The March 13, 2020 dance has been CANCELLED due to COVID-19.

Check back for the new date!

Community Gala

2020

for LGBTQ+ and Straight Ally High School Students

A Night of Music, Food, Dancing, Entertainment, and Fun!

Date: CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19!

Please check back for updates

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: Woburn High School

88 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801

Attire: Dress as you feel most comfortable!

(Last year, students wore dresses, tuxes, button down shirts, jeans, skirts, slacks, whatever made them feel amazing!)

Ticket Cost: $20.00

Please see your GSA advisor or email Mrs. Pollard-Ramos if you need help paying for your ticket.

gpollardramos@woburnps.com

Students will be attending from the following high schools...

Billerica Memorial High School, Burlington High School,

Greater Lawrence Technical School, Littleton High School, Lowell High School,

Malden High School, Melrose High School, Minuteman Career and Technical High School,

North Reading High School , Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School,

Peabody High School, Reading Memorial High School, Shawsheen Valley Technical High School,

Stoneham High School, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, Winchester High School,

and Woburn Memorial High School!

Check out photos from the 2019 Community Gala here...

https://tinyurl.com/communitygala2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Community Gala (GSA Prom)?

For most high school students, prom night is a special time of sheer fun and memory making. However, for those teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning, prom night can be a source of anxiety. While their classmates are busy lining up the perfect outfit and date, LGBTQ+ students often worry about whether they will face discrimination or be harassed at the dance. As a result, some students choose to avoid the event altogether. This prom is an opportunity for approximately 300 LGBTQ+ and straight ally high school students to experience an important high school milestone in a safe and affirming environment. Students will be attending from Billerica Memorial High School, Burlington High School, Greater Lawrence Technical School, Littleton High School, Lowell High School, Malden High School, Melrose High School, Minuteman Career and Technical High School, North Reading High School , Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School, Peabody High School, Reading Memorial High School, Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, Stoneham High School, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, Winchester High School, and Woburn Memorial High School!

The Happenings

Enjoy a night of music, food, dancing, entertainment, and fun with about 300 LGBTQ+ and straight ally youth.

Who is Invited?

This event is open to LGBTQ+ and straight ally high school students from the high schools listed above, and more. If your high school is not on the list, please reach out or ask. Registration is required. Please check in with the staff member from your school that will be attending, to ensure that your permission form is complete in order to purchase a ticket. If you are unable to pay for your ticket, please speak to the staff member from your school or reach out to Gretchen Pollard-Ramos (gpollardramos@woburnps.com).

I want to attend the Community Gala (GSA Prom), but I am not out yet and I do not want my picture taken. Will photos be taken?

Yes, people will be taking photos of this magical night. However, if you wish to not have your photo taken, your photo will NOT be taken without your consent. There will be designated photo areas.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please reach out.

Gretchen Pollard-Ramos (gpollardramos@woburnps.com)