Collin's Senior Prom June 1, 2013
I wanted to share some (probably too many) photos of Collin's Senior Prom with you.
Collin's evening began on a very hot night (June in Upstate NY - who would have guessed?). We took a few quick pics at home before we left for the events. Our Hibiscus bushes are in bloom right now and they made a nice backdrop for Prom photos!
Doesn't he look handsome?
Mom and Collin
Dad even got in one photo!
Before we gathered for the Red Carpet walk, we took some candid photos of Collin's date, Tate, who is an absolute sweetheart, and his buddies waiting for the festivities to begin.
Tate and Collin
There is a tradition at Seton to have a "Red Carpet" walk before Prom at Rec Park in Binghamton a block over from Seton. It was more like "Red Plastic Runner" - but, we won't quibble. It is a nice tradition for everyone to come and see the Seniors in their last public event before graduation. It is the beginning of the letting go of the High School experience and a time for the kids to cement bonds of friendship before they part for college. It is a bit of a sentimental time for kids and parents and community alike.
Don't they look nice together?
Are they looking a bit nervous to you, too?
Ben blowing bubbles at the couples as they wait to walk the runway!
After the "Red Carpet", everyone seemed to take a collective sigh and relax a bit. The kids all dressed up in tuxes and long dresses looked like they were beginning to wilt in the heat - but took some time for photos with friends before they left for the next leg of their (very long - all night long, in fact) journey.
Collin and his buddies
Collin and Tate are both looking relaxed
Tony, Trung and Collin with dates
The whole gang - dates included!
Tate and Collin make a cute couple
The Guys
Ben and his buddy, AP
Collin couldn't resist trying on Ryan's top hat - made him awfully tall looking!
Collin and AP - track (Throwing) buddies
The boys of Collin's Senior Class - Seton 2013
Collin and Tate were chauffeured by Tate's Grandpa in his '67 Mustang - classic!
Wheels to the Prom which was at Binghamton Country Club
My favorite picture of the evening!
From here, Collin went to Prom, which began with a Mass for the Seniors, then dinner and dancing. They came back to Seton about 12:30 and began the Post-Prom Party, put on by the parents, which lasted until 5:30am. There were games, a bus full of video games, a bull-ride, a massage therapist - each kid could have 1 - food, prizes, but no sleeping! This party keeps the kids together and assures we don't lose anyone to drunk drivers - complete with Breathalyzers on Prom night!
After breakfast and swimming with his buddies, Collin came home about noon the next day, thoroughly exhausted and ready for a shower and bed for a few hours. He said he had an awesome time!
