Dancers attended the 2012 JS Promenade

A prom, short for promenade, is a formal (black tie) dance, or gathering of high school students. It is typically held near the end of the senior year. It figures greatly in popular culture and is a major event among high school students. High school juniors attending the prom may call it Junior Prom while high school seniors may call it Senior Prom. In practice this may be a combined junior/senior dance. At prom, a Prom Queen and Prom King, Miss Junior, Mr. Junior, Miss Senior and Mr. Senior may be revealed. These are honorary titles awarded to students chosen in a selection of stand-out beauties and glamor during the night.