by Julianne Maxwell ’13

As news hit the halls of Sherwood that prom definitely will be on a boat this year and that prices have increased to $115, rumors began to spread. Students huffed over the price and puffed over talk that there would only be a limited number of 300 attendees. Some began to kick up a fuss because they heard dates had to be Sherwood seniors only.  However, these and other rumors proved false.

Senior class president Nikki Steiner attempted to clear up any confusion with an announcement on March 13 at the end of eighth period. She dispelled rumors and also explained that ticket sales are priced higher than usual due to the luxuries seniors receive. Also, Steiner pointedly noted that every senior can go to prom and bring whoever they would like. Even with the attempts to separate fact from fiction, some seniors still complain about the cost.

“We thought a higher ticket price would be okay because it is less expensive to go to one big prom than going to prom two years in a row,” said Steiner. The luxurious boat venue is different from previous years in a hotel ballroom and because seniors only get one official prom since there was not junior prom last year, the more expensive venue seemed reasonable. The ticket cost includes dinner, drinks and entertainment by 2 DJs. There also will be transportation provided from Longwood to the boat.

Steiner is confused about the backlash from some seniors. “When we sampled lunch spots last year asking if $100 for prom tickets prices on a boat were reasonable, every group was willing to go,” she said. Seniors concerned about the cost have begun thinking about compromises with dates. Some have mentioned idea of girls paying for the dinner portion of the ticket and guys paying for the rest.