It is once again prom season: flowers are blooming, the sun is out, and seniors are ready to graduate. To help compensate for the constant flow of academic tasks flooding the lives of students in the final stretch of the school year, schools choose to host the largest dance of the year around this time. This indeed helps to uplift the spirits of students and staff alike. This year, GPHS chose the date of Sat., Apr. 25 to bring the local high school population back to life. As GPHS's third and final dance, the theme song of the Great Gatsby movie brought an elegant end to the school year. Prom was hosted in the GPHS Commons from 8-11 p.m. The ticket cost was $35 for singles and $60 for couples. 

2026 GPHS Prom attendee Riley Jetmore had a blast at prom. While she liked the theme of Great Gatsby, Riley wished that more students had dressed up to match the era. Her favorite part of the dance was the free photos, and she prefers going to dances with a group, so that “when you get lost or... people start leaving, you always have somebody to hang out with.” Jetmore likes that juniors and seniors have a dance dedicated to them because she believes that upperclassmen put a lot of effort into their schoolwork, and they deserve a celebration. Abby Hanson also appreciated this year’s prom theme, and she followed it. Her favorite part of prom is being with her friends. She, too, likes that juniors and seniors have a dance to themselves.