Our Time
The Register Star asked two teenagers, one from Belvidere North, and one from Rockford’s East High, to share their joys, their worries, and their dreams about prom, graduation and more as key moments in their lives come and go. |
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Add comment May 20th, 2008
With three days to go, I ran around Rockford last night getting everything i would need to all of the people filtering in and out of the house. I started thinking about how crazy this was getting and how much stuff we were buying… It’s a lot to take in when trying to help the parents get ready for everybody and everything .. Still a few things on the list, but those are a quick WalMart trip!! 
Have a great day!
–Matt
Add comment May 18th, 2008
Last night was prom. It was ok, I’ve been to better dances, but that isn’t the point. Prom isn’t about music or about the decorations, it’s about seeing your high school friends and hanging out with them for what will be one of the last times. It’s about coming together and having a good time. Here are some pictures =)
- Sarah
Add comment May 16th, 2008
Tomorrow is prom! exciting! I left school today at 12:30 and went to decorate. That was a lot of fun. Well, until I electrocuted myself. That wasn’t too fun. Prom is going to look amazing, I’m glad I decided to help decorate. I finally talked my mom into letting us go to JMK Nippons for dinner. We made reservations last night. I ordered his flower today, I’m a little late, I know. We’re taking pictures at Rock Cut tomorrow, thats where we went last year and the pictures turned out beautiful. I just can’t wait! Prom means schools almost over! Only 3 more days after prom! YES! I will update with prom pictures =)
- Sarah
Add comment May 11th, 2008
…and its all done. No more dances. Senior Prom was great! It was just as I expected..I took quite a few pictures that night, some of which turned out, others well, lets call it operators error.At one time we couldn’t figure out why my camera wasn’t working until we realized that it was on video mode. We felt pretty cool after that !! We had it at Cliffbreakers, everything included. Amazing! The night started out slow going waiting for food and drinks, but as soon as 8:05 p.m. hit, it was rock and roll time! I had a lot of fun hanging out and being with my friends for one last dance and probably one of the last times that I see them…
Now with prom out of the way, next thing is graduation!!!! I’ve got three days left of school and a little over a week until the commencement and the party!! Its all coming to an end so fast though.. Not enough time it seems like for the last minute plans that I have while still a high school student.
–Matt
Add comment May 8th, 2008
So, we have food covered…(must eb the new tradition for all to eat where prom is at), but the next question is where to get the flower? I live in Belvidere.. There’s the Flower Bin, Barr’s, Potting Shed. … etc. Where is the best? Anyone is particular? I’ve been trying to think.. And what shoudl be in the flower? Rhinestones? Or just beads? I guess last year I left it up to the employee to do what she thought was best, and then paid… maybe i should just do that this year! Random though! Two days!!!
–Matt
1 comment May 5th, 2008
The question on most peoples mind when it comes to prom is where do we go for dinner? Thats a very good question. I don’t exactly have the answer for that. My boyfriend and I have been thinking of about a million places to go for dinner and we can’t decide on one. Do we go somewhere that will have a lot of people or not? To begin with we wanted to go to JMK, but my mom told me no, because she didn’t want me to smell like smoke, so that one is out. We thought about Linos, Olive Garden,Giovanis,Di Giovanis, and a ton more, but we have no idea where we will go. Where to go? Does anyone have any better ideas? I didn’t think dinner would be such a huge deal.
- Sarah
1 comment May 1st, 2008
I finally have a group! To begin with I thought going solo seemed pretty cool. I mean who doesn’t want to be alone with their date? But going with a group is tons of fun! I didn’t think I would have a group, until yesterday that is. On the bus my friend asked if I wanted to be in her group of about six. I said sure! Now we just need to decide where we are going to go for dinner….Hmmmm. I’m so excited for prom now! I just can’t wait!
- Sarah
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