I don't think I'm going to my High School Prom

[ceezy3000]

I've decided i'm not going to my senior prom. there are a multitude of reasons but what i'm wondering is if anyone here didn't go to their high school prom for any reason and if they regretted it or not.
So did you go or not go to prom?
did you regret it? did you enjoy it?

[jmann]

I did. But unfortunately I went with a girl :(. But I still had fun. You SHOULD go, this is the only chance you'll ever have. Just go with a group of friends, and be in a group photo. It will be fun. :)

[Rodimus Prime]

I did not go to mine and part of me always will regret not going and if I had it to do over I would of gone.

[MacsomJRR]

Just go to your stupid high school prom. Why in the heck would you not go?

I went to prom. Was is fantastic and awesome? No, but it was fun.

[jecapaga]

I did not go to mine and was a bit against the whole idea of it at the time. Now that I'm older I wish I had gone. Just for the experience I suppose. It's fairly popular as a teen to be negative against some mainstream stuff but once you're a working adult there are no proms.

[Prof.]

I didn't go to my HS Prom. It was a waste of money, imo. To this day, I don't regret not going.

[OutThere]

once you're a working adult there are no proms.

Exactly.

I never even considered not going...it was a lot of fun! Give it a chance, why not?

[MrM]

The only people at my school who didn't go to the prom were the really anti social kids. There is a spot for everyone at the prom. Go with friends, have fun.

[Koodauw]

I didn't go to my senior prom, never regretted it once. I think a bunch of us went to another outing instead, so it was still a good times with HS friends.

[kindablue09]

I went; the dance was meh. There was a crap load of drama around getting the group organized and it cost a bit more than I wanted to spend, but it was worth it. Personally, I felt like the best part was hanging with the group throughout the night and the following day.

I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Why? Its just one of those things.

[DrStrange]

you'll regret it.

[Sun Baked]

Do you mind if I skip your prom also?

Larry Flint still hasn't sent my Chester costume from last Halloween yet, so it wouldn't be any fun.

[bruinsrme]

my son was going to skip his but ended up going and had the time of his life

[Apple Ink]

Frankly it'll neither be the end of your World nor others. It's completely up to you.. I dragged myself to mine and looking back I can fairly say that I wouldnt have missed much if I didnt go.. but I didnt miss anything since I did go.

[it5five]

I didn't go to my senior prom, but I went to my girlfriends (I'm a year younger than her). But we only went because our high school held it at the Science Center, and the entire building was open to us (the prom was held after public hours), so we played with all of the exhibits the entire time. If it had been a "traditional" prom, I doubt either one of us would have wanted to go.

[Sun Baked]

I didn't go to my senior prom, but I went to my girlfriends (I'm a year younger than her). But we only went because our high school held it at the Science Center, and the entire building was open to us (the prom was held after public hours), so we played with all of the exhibits the entire time. If it had been a "traditional" prom, I doubt either one of us would have wanted to go.

I like some of those Science Center exhibits, some of the childrens ones are fun.

They did a free childrens science exhibit along with an Imax movie at the theater with some free retro arcade games, so that was as fun as the movie.

[it5five]

I like some of those Science Center exhibits, some of the childrens ones are fun.

They did a free childrens science exhibit along with an Imax movie at the theater with some free retro arcade games, so that was as fun as the movie.

Yeah, most of the Arizona Science Center is geared toward younger kids, but it was still a blast.

[steve2112]

I didn't go to mine . Not having a date played a big part of it, but I also didn't see a point in wasting all that money. I went to an anti-prom stag party. (Read- a bunch of guys with no dates :)) I didn't really feel I missed out on much.

[furcalchick]

go. i brought a friend that went to another school (my school allowed a student to invite someone from another high school) and it made it alot more interesting. made the prom alot more fun, as i would have been borderline if i had to go alone.

[sushi]

Go by yourself or with some friends, and have fun. :)

[aross99]

I didn't go and I wish I did. It's a once in a lifetime thing, and something that you shouldn't miss!

[kellen]

I went to my Junior one, but broke up with GF senior year so no date for me. Could have gone, but why spend 500 bucks or so on a friend?

If you don't care about it, its not a big deal. I don't care about not going and don't see the big deal.

[nobunaga209]

Experience alone is worth the trip IMO. Every so often when an old HS buddy brings it up we talk about Prom Nights' highs and low's. That being said, you don't wanna end up as one of those 40 year olds going to some lame local FM radio sponsored "Second Chance Prom". Here in Dallas KISS FM does one every year and it's for all the people that never went to theirs. :rolleyes:

[Dagless]

Definitely go, you'll regret it if you don't go. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but some day. Later that day we set s... :o (sorry I just always think of that line) but my point still stands. It might be a couple of months or years down the line. We don't have proms here, I think there was a dance but few people went.

You're at the end of school, enjoy it!

[Sdashiki]

I went to two proms.

My GF's, who was a year older and went to a different school.
And then next year she came to mine.

Eventhough I didnt know anyone at hers, it was worth going. A prom is a "right of passage" even for the loner/antisocial ones. Going and being the guy in all black who stares in the corner, is completely acceptable to all in attendance.

There is little excuse for missing your own prom.

[jessica.]

I regret not going to junior prom but I went to my senior prom and knew I would regret it if I had not. I had a stellar time, after parties were way more awesome than the prom itself.

[NC MacGuy]

Never having any friends in high school (or any other time in my life...) I didn't go. Matter of fact, I never went to a single dance in any school. Of course things may have been different had I not waited until I was 37 to go on my date. I don't think missing it ruined my pathetic life anymore than it already is.

Heck, if you know a few people to talk to, I say go.

[iBlue]

It'll probably crap but in a fun way. You should go.

I think that old saying "you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the things you did" applies nicely here.

[maflynn]

I didn't go to mine.
I'm in my 40s now and here's my take on it, I have to dig back and try to remember its been so long ;)

As I recall I did feel a bit bad during the build up and after the prom, as so many friends/classmates went. I can't say I regretted it, but I can say I missed out on an experience.

After high school, I hadn't given it much thought one way or another, now as I look back the only advice I can give is that if you don't care about some of the excitement that goes on, before/during/after then don't go. True it is a once in a lifetime experience but that doesn't mean you HAVE to do it. There are other once in a lifetime experiences that you may or may not want to do as you move on with your life. As I think about it, now in my 40s, I probably would not have done anything different had I chance to do it over, but that's me

[maflynn]

I don't think missing it ruined my pathetic life anymore than it already is..
You're not alone in the pathetic life department :D there's plenty of us.

[colourfastt]

Can't say I miss not going to mine. I can say I think that if I had gone I would have been completely miserable while there.

[theARNSKI]

Honestly, if any of those "multitude of reasons" aren't so much that they will prohibit you from going, I'd say go.

I didn't go to my junior and senior proms and looking back at it and seeing the pictures my friends had, I regret it.

I did go to my girlfriend's (still dating, as of today, 7 years and 3 months) junior/senior proms, but since at that time, her mom was not okay with our relationship and did not allow her to go. We're good now though. LOL.

But yeah, anyways, go.

[2056]

i didn't go to my prom. i don't regret it.
i spent my time hanging out with friends.

but if you have nothing else to do, why not?

[TuffLuffJimmy]

I didn't go to my HS Prom. It was a waste of money, imo. To this day, I don't regret not going.
... because it was so long about for you. :rolleyes:


I went to Prom. It was okay. Just rent a hotel for afterward, get hella drunk and do something with one of your friends you'll feel awkward about the next morning. That's how my proms have gone and I don't regret them at all.

[GimmeSlack12]

Go by yourself or with some friends, and have fun. :)

Dude, don't go by yourself. Awwwkward....

[TuffLuffJimmy]

Dude, don't go by yourself. Awwwkward....
If you don't have any friends then don't go. It's just awkward and sad to see people alone at prom. It will just ruin your night and make everyone feel weird around you.

[Prof.]

... because it was so long about for you. :rolleyes:
I'm sorry, I'll let you know in ten to twenty years if I regret going or not.:rolleyes:

[Eanair]

I didn't go to either of my high school proms (junior, senior) and didn't regret it at all. Instead, I hung out with friends and we played games and watched movies all night. To me, that was more fun than standing around at a prom crowded with lots of other students and having to yell over the music to have a conversation with my group of friends.

[TuffLuffJimmy]

I didn't go to either of my high school proms (junior, senior) and didn't regret it at all. Instead, I hung out with friends and we played games and watched movies all night. To me, that was more fun than standing around at a prom crowded with lots of other students and having to yell over the music to have a conversation with my group of friends.
You didn't go to prom, yet you know how it would have gone? Prom is about hanging out with your classmates, only this time everyone is really nice and dressed well. After prom is the fun part where you go party hopping and get laid.

[NC MacGuy]

Prom is about hanging out with your classmates, only this time everyone is really nice and dressed well. Afterward prom is the fun part where you go party hopping and get laid.

That's what it's all about? I know I didn't go, dressed like a hobo, probably got high & drunk and pleasured myself twice at a minimum - and saved some money.:p Seems like only yesterday.

[TuffLuffJimmy]

That's what it's all about? I know I didn't go, dressed like a hobo, probably got high & drunk and pleasured myself twice at a minimum - and saved some money.:p Seems like only yesterday.
time well spent for sure, but to me that just sounds like a Friday afternoon :p

[nick9191]

I went, pissed away money on a Limo and a tux. Completely 100% pointless.

[macdim]

Never really cared about going or not, but of course girls will always be very persuasive....

I went, had a blast, went with a girl who was dating another guy, have now been dating her 3 years.

Go to prom.

[abijnk]

I went to prom my junior year only. I think my mom had more fun getting me all dressed up in a ridiculous $500 dress than I had going to the thing...

[sushi]

Dude, don't go by yourself. Awwwkward....
Why?

Invariably you will see other folks you know and can hang out with them. If nothing else, enjoy the music and the other activities.

Could have gone, but why spend 500 bucks or so on a friend?
Why spend that much?

Crazy!

[Kyrahlynn]

I didn't go to my junior prom or senior ball... I do regret it, but mostly because I missed out on being able to share memories of it with people. Plus I helped make the video that was shown at senior ball :p But I don't regret not spending the money, plus dances really aren't my thing.

I say if you can afford it, go- nothing ventured, nothing gained, and there's really nothing to lose.

[dukebound85]

I didn't go to my HS Prom. It was a waste of money, imo. To this day, I don't regret not going.

but how far removed years wise are you from your prom?

if i recall, correct me if wrong, its like 1-2 years ago for you

[tayshon]

You should go, and have fun, I missed mine, wish I had a do over, I so would go.

[Eanair]

You didn't go to prom, yet you know how it would have gone? Prom is about hanging out with your classmates, only this time everyone is really nice and dressed well. After prom is the fun part where you go party hopping and get laid.

I heard how it went.

It was just like a crowded noisy school dance, except students were wearing fancier clothes.

In hindsight, I preferred my night with friends instead.

[italiano40]

i didn't go, prom is overrated and i don't worry you have plenty of time in college to go to dances and that other crap

[dukebound85]

i didn't go, prom is overrated and i don't worry you have plenty of time in college to go to dances and that other crap

unless you are in a frat/sorority, there are zero university sponsored dances from my experience

[yojitani]

I went to 'high school' (6th Form) in the UK and while they don't really have proms there, we did have a formal final year leaving party. I wasn't going to go for the same reasons mentioned earlier in the thread (I thrived on negativity at that time)but somehow ended up there on a party hop. I'm glad I did.

You should go. You never know what might happen.

[italiano40]

unless you are in a frat/sorority, there are zero university sponsored dances from my experience

my college actually had a lot of dances, they were crazy almost like clubs, with bust your a$$ security

[dsnort]

i didn't go, prom is overrated and i don't worry you have plenty of time in college to go to dances and that other crap

Absolutely false. High School prom is a life altering event, without which you will not even be allowed into college social events. (YMMV)

[Capt Underpants]

I reluctantly went my junior year, and did not enjoy it.

I skipped out my senior year.

It's not something I'll ever regret.

[Reventon]

I didn't go to my high school prom and I don't regret not going. To me, it seemed like a huge waste of money and my high school didn't really throw very good dances or parties. Also, while I wasn't a loner in school and had quite a bit of friends, I was far from being popular in school and didn't really know anyone that went. (Most of my friends also declined going to the prom). Besides, I still keep in touch with some of my high school friends and the parties and clubs I went to in college more than made up for me not going to my high school prom!

[Exegesis48]

You should go, and make it a point to enjoy yourself. I was planning on going stag to my high school prom, but a really awesome girl ended up asking me to take her instead. I was super psyched and thought it was going to be the greatest night of my life... needless to say, my high expectations were smashed when I caught my date making out with some other guy at the after party. I ended up leaving early and spent the rest of the night sulking by myself.

Honestly that one thing I regret is letting her ruin my night. If I could do it all over again I would make it a point to enjoy the night, no matter what everyone else is doing.

You should definitely go. Have fun. It really is a once in a lifetime opportunity. And don't worry about everyone else, do what makes you happy.