Prom is a night for graduating seniors to celebrate their twelve plus years of school. It is one of the last few times that your class will get together and have a good time.

Be organized - Have a checklist of everything you need to get done for prom including your dress, activities before and after and who you are going with.

Buy your prom tickets early - Tickets do sometimes sell out for larger high schools, and prices tend to increase as the date of the dance.

Rent or buy an outfit ? Men you should decide if you rent a tux and girl, if you purchase a prom dress. Shop around to gauge the best prices for rental or purchase, and make sure you have plenty of time for any required alterations.

Ask a date - Consider a classmate you've had your eye on, or simply a special friend. Prom should be enjoyed with someone you care about, so choose your date accordingly.

Plan your pre-dance dinner ? Plan a dinner if needed well ahead of time. Prom night is a popular night for local restaurants, so reserve a table for you and your date at least a month prior to the event.

Reserve transportation - whether it be via limousine, party bus or use of your parents' car. Call local sedan/limo services as well as charter bus services to find the best rates. Consider sharing a limousine with two or three other couples. This will allow for a decadent atmosphere without forcing you to spend an exorbitant amount of money.

Buy camera - Buy a bunch of one time use cameras and pass them around to your friends. Set a goal to use every last picture before the night is through. Hopefully, you will want to remember this night forever.

Purchase a boutonniere or corsage for your date - Call local florists to order the arrangement based on your date's color scheme; boutonnieres and corsages should be picked up no sooner than one day prior to the dance, but you can order them ahead of time.

Be smart - Prom is a wonderful way to celebrate with your class but please don¡¯t make choices on prom night that you will regret later. Don¡¯t drink or use drugs as both impair your judgment, can hurt you and are illegal. You want this to be a night you can remember in a good way not a bad one.