As the school year comes to an end, seniors often look forward to traditions such as prom. Due to the risk of COVID-19, the typical packed dance cannot be executed for the class of 2021. However, Coppell High School has adapted prom to fit this unique year. 

On Saturday from 6 p.m to 9 p.m, CHS seniors are invited to attend the socially-distanced prom photoshoot in the arena at CHS. 

The CHS Student Council was not able to fundraise for prom as they normally do. Instead, they held a donation drive through SchoolPay, which began on Feb. 23 and is accepting donations until Saturday. 

“Students can expect to take their picture in a really nice setting,” CHS Student Council sponsor Jonathan Denton said. “There is also a dance area where they are welcome to hang out and enjoy that time together.” 

The idea is centered around a photo booth that still allows for distance and mask-wearing. Food and drink will not be provided. 

“[Prom] is a part of a senior’s graduation experience,” Denton said. “It would really be a missed opportunity to not give kids that chance of [prom].” 

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