While Solanco High School seniors and their guests are attending prom at Deerfield in Newark, Del., their parents and other volunteers will be finishing up the final touches to post prom and opening the venue to the public for an open house.
Prom will be held on Saturday, May 18, and post prom will take place at the high school, 585 Solanco Road, Quarryville, from 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. on Sunday, May 19. The public is invited to tour the setup from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 18.
The organizers hope that walking through the venue will inspire awe in community members and get them excited about future post proms.
"Most people who have never seen post prom are stunned," related 2019 post prom committee treasurer Lesley Shaw.
The committee has gone to great lengths to create an attractive event that Solanco seniors will want to attend rather than going to private parties.
"The two highest risk nights for teens are after prom and graduation," said co-chair Christine Schneider. "The purpose of post prom is to provide a free, safe, substance-free, and fun venue for seniors and their guests, including those who do not attend the prom."
Schneider noted that programs will be distributed to those who attend the open house, and everyone who has contributed to the event will be listed in the programs.
"Post prom would not happen without countless volunteers, parents, and local businesses," Schneider remarked. "Their support is so critical."
The post prom committee has created a highly detailed plan for post prom, beginning with a secret theme and the transformation of significant portions of the school building.
"So much of it is the 'wow' - the decorations are such a huge part of the experience," said co-chair Lorrie Yaletchko.
A wide variety of activities have also been scheduled. The gymnasium will be filled with giant inflatables. There will be games of all sorts, crafts, entertainment, and a whole lot of food.
"This is their last hurrah before graduation," Schneider said. "The highlight of the night is at 2:30 a.m., when all seniors attending the prize ceremony are eligible to receive a prize. Plus, the more the seniors participate, the more chances they will have to win a grand prize such as a $250 gift card, a laptop computer, or a kayak."
Post prom is made possible through the volunteer and fundraising efforts of senior parents, family members, local businesses, and the community. Although several fundraisers were held, the post prom committee is still accepting cash and prize donations. Additionally, as the committee has three 40-foot trailer loads of items to load into the school and set up, volunteers are welcome to assist. Setup will take place on Friday, May 17, from 3 to 11 p.m. For more information, readers may email Shaw at lshaw@akerley.net, call Schneider at 717-940-0976, or visit http://www.solancopostprom.org.
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