Prom
From Omnictionary
In the United States and Canada a prom, short for promenade, is used to describe a formal dance held at the end of an academic year. In the United Kingdom, the term is more widely understood to be in reference to a season of classical concerts or "proms", which have been held between July and September since 1895, today run by the BBC. The British synonym for the North American event would be Valedictory Ball, Leavers' Ball, Leavers' Dinner or informally Leavers' Do.
Boys usually dress in black tie, sometimes with brightly colored cummerbunds or vests, though any sort of formal wear can be worn. Traditionally, girls gave boys matching boutonnieres to be worn on their tuxedos. Girls traditionally wear formal gowns or adorned with a corsage given to them by their date.
Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning of a prom King and Queen, and socializing.
Prom King and Queen
A Prom King & Queen are high school students, often seniors, who are elected to be traditional prom "royalty" at American High Schools. The honor is usually bestowed by fellow students casting votes and electing their king & queen from a set of nominated candidates called the Prom Court.
The practice of crowning a Prom King and Queen is uncommon in Britain, Canada, and Australia though widespread in the USA.
