Rocket Reporter Enchantment Under the Sea

Moon Valley High School Rocket Reporter Enchantment Under the Sea Moon Valley High School l 3625 W. Cactus Rd. l Phoenix, AZ 85029 l Volume 45 Issue 7 l April 2010 Editor-in-Chief Matt Longdon Prom goes “Under the Sea” Adviser Melanie Allen Reporters Karina Aleman T’dessa Allen Martin Alvarez Xavier Andrade Jessica Bender Felicia Clark Samantha Deane Alexandria Hunter Arian Kellwood Amy Madanat Kyersten Marx Danny Mehmedi Photo by: Karina Aleman Ali Miles Students work hard constructing “Under the Sea” decorations Dylan Owens at Junior Brittney Bowyer’s house. Modesty Perdue top of the list amongst the committee Katie Powell theme for this year. Since the room member. Alex Ramirez Photo by: Karina Aleman they rented for the The theme is something different -un Joe Ramos Directions are key to success! Students read instructions to bet- Prom had the color like the traditional themes that have Jasmine Ray ter grasp how to assemble Prom decorations. blue everywhere in- been used in past years. Haley Rice cluding the carpets, “This year we wanted it to be dif- Chris Romero they had to pick a ferent, something elegant and formal Tincy Simon Tincy Simon theme that went with the colors. that could be remembered for years to Karson Smith “The rooms dictate the theme,” come,” Kauffman said. Candace Tarvin Sports Ediror Kauffman informed. According to Junior Kristina Perrin, Red was an option, but would clash the committee found a lot of decora- In 2006, the upperclassmen experi- MVHS Administration with the room so any theme that in- tions that would definitely make this enced Rendezvous ‘A Paris, in 2008 Ve- year’s Prom fabulous. Michael Fowler, principal volved the color red was definitely out gas Night and last year –Dreams of the of question. In addition, with the room being so Edwardo Lopez, ast. principal Orient. This year is Enchantment Under “It would look like school spirit,” big, the decorations would definitely Jason Latham, ast. principal the Sea. Kauffman stated. stand out unlike in a small room where Craig Mussi, ast. principal According to Anne Kauffman, junior The other choice they had to elimi- they would get swallowed. Purpose class sponsor, this year’s decorations nate was After Glow because it included To the people going to prom, Kauff- The purpose of The Rocket include a sunken ship, an anchor and putting glitter in the room which meant man said to look carefully at the deco- Reporter is to objectively report many details that would definitely pro- that the cleaning expense would go up. rations because they ordered a lot more important issues on the campus vide an image of being “under the sea.” Another choice was the Black Tie Af- decorations than previous Proms. and surrounding community. This Of course, Kauffman added with a fair which had a black and white color “Every year prom is a little different publication serves as a student chuckle, that the “details” are not go- theme and according to Kauffman get- and this year with the rooms being so ing to be like Little Mermaid or Finding forum for student expression and ting decorations would be extremely big, I hope the student body will like it,” Nemo. Kauffman revealed. follows standards established by hard. Prom committee members, who It was “lets look for something else,” the U.S. Supreme Court. started meeting in November, looked Kauffman explained and in the end they through magazines to find a perfect chose the theme which was still in the Editorial Policy Unsigned editorials represent the consensus of the student Convention Center rescues Prom editorial board and the newspaper staff. Signed editorial columns Ali Miles The theme is Enchantment under the South and then take a left onto the represent an individual’s view. Sea. ramp. The opinions expressed in Reporter Since the size of the room is so big 3. Take the exit 200A to merge onto The Rocket Reporter are not and the wall colors are blue, white and I-10 east, and make an exit on 145 silver, most of the Prom Committee be- for 7th street. necessarily views of the adviser, Prom will be a night to remember for juniors and seniors at the Phoenix Con- lieves it to be great. 4. When getting to the fork, keep administration or the Glendale vention Center downtown at 150 North “The theme colors are blue, white, right and follow signs for 7th street Union High School District. 5th Street. silver and just a bunch of ocean colors,” South and merge onto North 7th Letter Policy The Phoenix Convention Center was Junior Danielle McClung said. street. The Rocket Reporter welcomes chosen at last minute. The Prom Committee hopes that 5. Turn right at East Washington brief letters written to the editors. “It’s in beautiful downtown Phoenix Prom night of 2010 is a dance students Street and turn right at North 5th All letters must be signed, but and the building is huge,” Kim Fisher, will remember as an incredible night in street. names will be withheld by Prom sponsor, said. their high school years. 6. Look for the Phoenix Convention request. We reserve the right to Chase Tower was the original loca- Center on the left. Directions from MVHS: st tion, but due to financial issues, it was 7. Parking for the event is at North 1 edit all letters and no letter which 1. If starting at the location of MVHS, is obscene or libelous will be cancelled. Street and east Monroe Stree “It worked out good because it just so head east on West Cactus Road and Bring money for parking, which will published. go towards North 35th Avenue. happens that the place blends in with cost $12 or you can park away from the 2. Turn right at North Black Canyon the colors of our theme,” Junior Chelsea center and walk. Black said. Highway, look for signs on I-17 1 Males Going or Not Going to Prom Avoid possible Be picture Prom disasters perfect Going Candace Tarvin 41% Not Going Ad Manager 59% On the night of Prom, you put on your dress and maybe you notice that your dress is an inch too long, or that your dress is wrinkly and crumpled. According to divavillage.com, these common problems can be fixed. “To avoid a dress that is as wrinkled as a day old newspaper, Females Going or Not Going to don’t forget to steam it right before you wear it. You can have Prom your mom or a friend help you steam it using a traditional steamer or even your clothes iron (just use the steam function Photo by Matt Longdon on the iron). This will leave your dress perfectly smooth and These are some of the products that girls leave you looking perfect for Prom,” the website stated. will be using to prepare for Prom. “If a too-long hemline is a last minute concern, you can fix Not it quick by using double stick tape. A good double stick tape Jessica Bender Going will keep your hemline from dragging you down throughout Going 43% the night; try the double stick strips…” divavillage.com said. Reporter 57% The website recommended using double stick tape from Hol- lywood Fashion Tape. In order to be prepared for any Prom emergency, divavil- Prom is supposed to be a night you lage.com said to be sure to include these things in your purse: will never forget, and of course you breath mints, perfume, safety pins/ sewing kit, compact mir- want it to be picture perfect! So smile ror, tampons, stain remover, toothpicks/ floss and your cell for the camera, because after you take Males: Prom is Important or phone. these beauty tips, you’re going to look Unimportant Prom is not just for the girls. Guys need to be ready for beyond fabulous. anything, too. Hair styles can be from flat, to high According to teens.lovetoknow.com, if you aren’t renting a volume. Pr om is car or limo, be sure the car you will use is clean and gassed up “Most girls, including myself, for prom Not before picking up your date. prefer to curl their hair, put it in a bun, Important Teens.lovetoknow.com also suggested that you be polite to or to just do an up-do with a hair ac- 32% your date at all times. Prom is a great opportunity to be a cessory,” sophomore Chandi Bohnen- gentleman: open doors for her, pull out her chair, and offer kamp said. “For nails matching acrylic Pr om is her your coat if it is chilly. nails in the same color as your dress Important If you are having photos taken at the Prom, according to [are a must].” 68% prom-night.com, “most photographers will take checks with Senior Chelsea Durham feels that proper ID, or credit cards.” makeup can complete the look depend- “You family may want copies, so you need to calculate how ing on the style of the dress you wear. much it will cost,” the site stated. “If you are wearing a big or long dress Females: Prom is Important or Not “You may also consider taking informal shots of you and you shouldn’t wear too much makeup, Important your friends throughout the evening with your own camera. maybe just some eyeliner and lip gloss. On the other hand if you wear a short, Prom is These photos may turn out to be your favorite memories from your Prom night,” the site said. tight, or a dress with flow, then you Not If you follow these tips, you will have a disaster-free night.

Load more