Graphic designed by Alyssa Foster and Ashley Novo-Gradac
No answer. 2%
It doesn’t matter to me. 40%
It’s a great idea; I’m excited! 51%
I don’t like it 6% What did you think of the winning theme?
“The only thing I would do differently if I were to plan prom is to make sure as many people as possible get to vote. I would also let students suggest themes. Either way, prom is mostly for the students and I think they should get a lot of involvement with it.” -Sara Ryburn
Not a good idea. 6%
I loved it! 37%
“I really liked the poll because it really felt like we had a voice in what goes on in this school.” -Morgan Markovich
I don’t really care. 37%
I’m not even going. 20%
What did you think of the poll to select the theme of prom?
PACKED SCHEDULE
By Jenna Espinoza
Prom is already busy enough, with hair appointments, make-up, pictures, dinner, plus extra hours in the morning to make sure you get enough beauty sleep. It’s pretty much an all day affair. To make things even more busy and stressful, there are many extracurricular state events happening that same day that many Prom-goers will also be attending.
The events include: -State Forensics -State Music -State Journalism Good luck to those attending these events, and have a great time at Prom!
Graphic designed by Emma Hall
Prom has been held at Sporting KC multiple times now, and although Sporting may seem like a great venue (and don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice place), it can get kind of old I would imagine. There are many places that Prom can be held. Many schools choose many unique places. But perhaps the best way to choose a venue that students would like, is to ask the students. To justify moving Prom, one must first have reasons why it isn’t good in the current spot. Besides the fact that it’s been held at Sporting before, a common consensus amongst new and old Promgoers is that there’s not enough room. It is agreed upon that there is not enough room on the dancefloor for everyone, and that it’s too cramped. In addition, many people aren’t happy with the fact that it’s usually rather hot. Other complaints include the
distance it takes to walk up to the stadium, and the parking. It’s wellknown that Sporting has no parking for the venue specifically. However, the students do like that it’s at the Legends. For one, the Legends are just down the road from BLHS itself. For another, they enjoy the venue itself. Most kids are just fine with it being at Sporting. Some students would argue that there’s plenty of space. Sporting KC has a huge facility, and it’s rather nice if they do say so themselves. That’s an arguments that’s going to have many sides and many reasons for each. In the future, many students have asked for a bigger, better place. Some have suggested a hotel ballroom. That’s a great idea, but costs could fluctuate greatly. In addition, most hotels don’t approve of loud noises. However, it’s definitely an idea.
The other main suggestion is the Sprint Center. Even though this idea may not be the same as the administrators’, the Sprint Center is huge and really, really expensive. If we even managed to get Prom moved there, it’d be way more expensive, and that means that the tickets would be way more expensive too. Though Sporting KC proves to be a fantastic and nice venue, it’s bound to get old soon. Not to say that we can never go back once we leave, but leaving means finding a new place. It can be promised that there will always be complaints, no matter where Prom is held. That being said, maybe students need a break from Sporting. There are plenty of venues to hold Prom at. In the future, we may return to the stadium. But for now, students wish for a new venue. Perhaps it’s in our future.
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AFTER PROM by Jenna Espinoza
How do many of you plan on spending Prom night once the dance has ended? Maybe some of you will do something fun like laser tag or bowling, while others of you may plan to spend it being irresponsible. Due to those who plan to be irresponsible, many schools have taken the initiative to host an “after-Prom” party. These parties
usually have some incentive to make students want to stay, like free food, a fun venue to have the party at, and some schools even refund Prom ticket money back to students if they stay for the whole dance and attend the after-Prom party. After-Prom is a great way to keep students away from drugs and alcohol, and also keeps them safe from those who may be driving
under the influence. A lot of students like the idea of after-Prom because you can still spend time with your friends and have a good time doing something other than drinking. Enjoy Prom and please be safe afterwards!
I Don’t Even Hair
The hairstyles these days seem to get more and more outlandish. perhaps the newest trend lie in this very infographic.
Woah, did not see those coming. Did you? well, if you said: “Yes, I did see that coming.” Then, you are a total liar and you don’t deserve the prom hair of the future.
Prom Playlist BY Mitchell Mikinski
by Jill Espinoza Bad Intentions by Dr. Dre:
This song starts off strong, with one of the sickest beats ever. It quickly follows with the phrase “You lookin’ good, all ten of ya”, which should become your mantra for the night. You do not want to say anything unflattering about anyone, because everyone will hate you. Trust me, from personal experience, make sure you limit everything you say to positivity. Listen to this the second you pick your date up to demonstrate your “Bad Intentions” for the night to her and her family.
You’ve finally recovered from your blunder and now it is time to “ignite the light and let it shine” and “own the night like the 4th of July”. There will be bright lights at this year’s City of Lights themed dance, so when “You’re a fireeeeework” you should fit in quite easily. You don’t want to be the guy at Prom who stands out by wearing a purple suit and feather hat, so blending in will be key to survival. Play this song to pump you up as you walk in to Prom. Leavin’ By Jesse McCartney:
The buttoned up part of prom is now
My Name Is by Eminem: Blast over. You have one of two options:
this while pulling up to the picture location. This is because you’ll need to say your name repeatedly to all of the different parents in the Prom group. In addition to that, it also is one of the Slim Shady’s greatest hits and a surefire way to bond with the others in your Prom group.
either take your date home or get ready to go to the after-Prom parties. Regardless, while you’re leaving the most formal part of the night, play this song as your party bus driver starts up the bus. Get Outta Your Mind By Lil Jon: You’re on your way to after-
Prom. For obvious reasons, you need to get outta your mind and get psyched point in the night you’re probably up for the amount of raging in store for ready to have fun after having to you tonight. If you aren’t insane before deal with her parents for pictures you listen to this song, then the deep and the introduction, but in addition and smooth bass certainly should make to being ready to have fun, it is you crazy. time for the most volatile point in the night: the dinner. The dinner is I Will Survive By Gloria where the game is won and lost. By Gaynor: Last night was a blur, and you really don’t remember much. playing this song, you symbolize Sunlight is shining down through the to your date that you need her to stick with you and stay on your side blinds on your face, blinding you while throughout the night, including the simultaneously making your already massive headache that much more point when you accidentally let it slip that yellow really isn’t your date’s grueling. As you slowly rise from one of your friend’s couches, remember: I best friend’s best color. Will Survive. I Will Survive. Lay All Your Love On Me by Mamma Mia Cast: At this
Amazing Grace by Harlem Gospel Choir: You messed up.
You messed up really bad. Maybe you said something offensive. Maybe it was an ill-timed joke. Perhaps you’re just a bad human being. Regardless, you need to be saved, so play this during the awkward silence on the ride to the dance following your blunder. Firework By Katy Perry:
Letter from the Editor As the school year comes to a close, memories are both made and remembered by students district-wide. From the hearty laughter of elementary school kids, with their Dora the Explorer backpacks and faces brimming with enthusiasm and creativity, all the way to the gaunt and sullen-faced seniors churning through their final quarter of schooling, summer is almost here and students can feel it, resulting in a feel-good mood that can’t help but force a bout of healthy reminiscing. At the Express we like to consider ourselves in the memory business too. We send reporters across Kansas, following the finest Bobcats and the stories that they carry with them. We believe in a truer, more natural, more human type of journalism with real stories of real high schoolers. The stories we tell capture the essence of the modern American high school experience. Come many, come all and experience all of the quality, integrity, and fairness of a professional paper with the comfort and folksiness of a small town scholastic publication at blhsnews.com. Warmly,
Be sure to visit blhsnews.com for all of the latest news stories happening in the Basehor-Linwood community!
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Mitchell Mikinski, Managing Editor
Newspaper staff left to right:
Clay Beebe, Mitchell Mikinski, Adviser Kristen Loney, Jenna Espinoza, Ashley NovoGradac, Adam Crouse, Calder Hollond, Jill Espinoza, Alyssa Foster, Kelsey Coleman, Ashley Hicklin, Erin McGowan, Emma Hall.