FYI Ashland

College graduates wear some unique and impressive duds for their graduation ceremonies. Caps, gowns, tassels, and hoods all can be seen parading down the center aisle before making proud appearances at diploma presentations.

 

Graduation clothing, also known as academic dress, dates back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Clerical garb was standard dress for professors and scholars, as many students during medieval times made certain religious vows in addition to pursuing their educations. Today, faculty, graduates and alumni don such gowns during graduation ceremonies in a nod to tradition.

Prom season is approaching, leaving teenagers in a rush to find the perfect prom looks. Prom may be the first time many teens are required to wear formal attire, so the process of choosing what to wear come the big night can take time.

 

Guys attending the prom have a somewhat easier time when choosing a prom ensemble. Unlike the rows upon rows of party dresses and gowns girls have to choose from, gentlemen typically only choose between a suit or a tuxedo. But guys also must decide if they want their jackets and ties to match their dates' attire.

After months of planning and anticipation, many soon-to-be graduates would no doubt prefer prom night to last for more than one evening. Some students extend the revelry for a few days, turning prom into a full weekend of activities rather than a single night.

For high school students, excitement is in the air come the end of the school year. While graduation might be just over the horizon, prom is foremost on the minds of many students.

 

Many schools celebrate prom with a dance and dinner on campus or at a rented venue. Prom is a chance for students to socialize and reminisce before graduating from high school.