Prom Tickets: $130. Dress: $400. Shoes: $30. Hair: $80. Nails: $30. Flowers: $30. Tuxedo: $120. Now imagine all that money going to waste because you neglected to follow a couple of simple rules. A night full of memories could be ended before it even begins. Prom will be held on May 14 starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 5 a.m. the following morning. The administration has laid down some ground rules to ensure that the night runs smoothly. "It’s a very classy event," said Mr. Delp. "We’re suggesting that you use appropriate d iscretion when selecting a gown." He and Dr. Staub said that dresses should not be see-through or revealing. They advise against anything that is inappropriately lowcut or that has an open midriff. The rules of the school dress code will not apply, but "we have the right to question any attire," said Mr. Delp . There is no set rule on what is or is not allowed. Any problems with a dress are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If a gown’s appropriateness is in question, Dr. Staub recommends bringing in a photo before the night of prom so that a solution can be reached. If a dress is too revealing, the girl could be forced to wear something to cover herself during Grand March, or in a severe case, could be sent home. "It’s not just a personal preference; there are parents and grandparents at Grand March," said Mr. Delp . “You just have to be responsible about it,” said junior Thomas Rasmussen. For guys, there are not as many attire problems. Contrary to the school dress code, hats are allowed to be worn. That means guys can break out their Abe-style top hats or five-gallon cowboy hats. The only items prohibited are chains and spurs on shoes, because these could snag someone’s dress or cause an injury. Dress code, though, is not the only thing the administration has concerns about. "We always worry about kids partying too much," said Dr. Staub. Once students arrive at the Marriot in Cranberry, they will be searched for anything that is not appropriate. "It’s not gonna be this major intensive strip search,” said Dr. Staub No one is permitted to leave the Mariott before 5 a.m. Saturday morning. If, for some reason, an attendee must leave, a parent or guardian must pick them up from the hotel. Alcohol is strictly prohibited at prom, and anyone who arrives under the influence will be forced to leave immediately. Since prom is a school function, disciplinary actions will follow the guidelines set forth in the student handbook regarding things such as weapons, fighting, and intoxication. Anyone planning to attend that does not currently go to Freedom has to meet with Dr. Staub prior to the prom. According to Dr. Staub, there have only been two issues in the past ten years that resulted in students being kicked out of prom. "I don’t anticipate any problems," said Dr. Staub.