St. Augustine Prep Prom Goes Outdoors

Class of 2021 Senior Prom Goes Outdoors On May 2, 2021, St. Augustine Prep held its Class of 2021 Prom outdoors at the center of the campus, with the students walking down the promenade as family snapped shots of the fashionable couples. After having to cancel the previous year’s prom due to the pandemic, the administration, and head of school Fr. Murray were determined to hold a prom for the current senior class. Due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions in New Jersey at the time of planning, the leadership team knew the prom would need to be brought outdoors to comply with the restriction of 200 guests. By the time of the actual date of prom, the restriction limit was moved to 500 for outdoor gatherings. Having the prom outdoors as well as on campus for the first time ever, brought new opportunities to the event. A promenade for parents and families to be able to see their sons announced and walk down the campus commons was a new feature. The reaction was positive for both students and parents alike. Senior David Kenny said, “I’ll never forget walking down the promenade and finally getting to relax and forget about COVID for … Continue reading St. Augustine Prep Prom Goes Outdoors