Making of the Meteor Masquerade

Last year, Hammond hosted its prom at the Ndoki Lodge at the Riverbanks Zoo This year’s venue, the Founder’s Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium, was much larger As many of the juniors and seniors bring underclassmen or students from other schools, the Founder’s Zone gave more breathing room for the large group. There was room for a dance floor, many tables to eat, two buffets, and a dessert bar prepared by sophomores Caroline Butler and Ali Dorrington. The Founder’s Zone also gave an overview of the stadium, which proved a great backdrop for pictures

Every year before prom, students gather at someone’s house to take pictures. Though the weather forecast forebode rain, no downpour ruined junior pictures at the home of Robert and May Malanuk or senior pictures at the home of Alexander Garside.

History teacher Lizzy Culler '03 historically has led the prom committee This year, math teacher Hannah Cochran hosted prom meetings and helped to plan. Next year, science teacher Lauren Jackson will head the prom committee.

The theme this year was Midnight Meteor Masquerade, as the Lyrid meteor shower, which boasts the Thatcher comet, happened to be the same weekend Stars, moons, meteors, and purple streamers decorated the room. Though most students don’t plan their outfits according to the theme, some sported masks and dark apparel

During prom, students enjoyed music by a DJ and a dinner catered by Southern Way Catering