Anti-Prom, or Morp (prom backwards), is a protest against the school’s official prom.

Many students participate in anti-prom for a variety of reasons. They don’t agree with the strict rules the school has for prom, including that of alcohol consumption. Often students believe that if they throw their own party, then they cannot get in trouble for drinking.

Some students want a smaller, more intimate get together with close friends. At smaller parties, they can have a different selection of music and can avoid the large price tag that accompanies a prom. While some students think that prommis worth the money, others only see the disadvantages: •tickets that range from $50- $80 a piece

•dresses that cost a minimum of $200

•renting or buying tuxes

•buying new shoes

•renting a limo or party bus •the traditional expensive dinner right before prom.

Some students just don’t see the need to spend $600 for one night.

“I don’t want to go to prom because I don’t want to have to wear some expensive dress I’ll only wear once, uncomfortable heels, tons of makeup and get my hair done all for one night. I’d rather stay home and have a movie night with friends or even go out and see a movie and have din- ner,” Indra Bradley, junior said.

Many attend anti-prom because the stress of having a date, being dateless, or being rejected could cause some people to be embarrassed. Others want to express their lifestyles without being judged on what they wear, how they look, or their sexuality.

Many freshman and sophomores are known to throw parties the day of prom as they aren’t able to attend prom unless they go with a junior or senior.

“I feel like prom should be available for everyone because if we all go to the same school then we should all have the same rights. Since I cannot attend prom I would either go to the beach or go to a party” freshman, Kate McDuffy said.