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2017 Hartsburg - Emden Prom
Lincoln Daily News May 2, 2017
Hartsburg-Emden Prom “Perfect” despite
gray skies and threatening weather
The 2017 Hartsburg-Emden Prom activities
officially kicked off Saturday afternoon in
the school’s gymnasium as gray skies and
threatening weather loomed outside. However,
nothing can dampen the spirits of gorgeous
high school students on Prom Day.
The Grand March began at 4:30 p.m. in
the history-filled gym under the theme
“Enchanted Forest.” Couples made their
way from the stage to the center spotlight for
photo opportunities while a selection of songs
played in the background. Among those songs
were “Seven Years” by Lukas Graham and
“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac. A new Ed
Sheeran song was also featured.
The Hartem Prom Court Royalty for 2017:
Queen - Alexus Buckles
King - Brady Wolpert
Princess - Talia Andrade
Prince - Joe Garcia
Following the Grand March the prom goers
hung around the gym a while for pictures
with family and friends who had braved the
severe weather and ventured out to see them
all dressed to the nines. Just before exiting the
gym there may have been a brief power outage
as the lights kept flickering off and on, but
just like they say in show business, the show
must go on. Off to the prom they go.
The prom was held at the Community House
in Emden. A dinner featuring steak and
chicken was served at 6:30 p.m. followed by
dancing until 10:30 p.m.
A Post-prom was held at the Emden Grade
School from 12:00 a.m.
until 3:00 a.m. The
students enjoyed snacks,
games and prizes at Post-
prom. A hypnotist also
put on a great show for
the kids there, according
to Kassie Eskew’s mom,
Kim.
Despite the rainy weather,
the day could be summed
up in that new Ed Sheeran
song from his latest
CD, Divide. The song
coincidentally was played
at the Grand March and it is “Perfect.” The
lyrics to the song are beautiful and inspiring,
just like those amazing young adults who
attended the 2017 Hartsburg-Emden Prom.
By Teena Lowery