An unexpected announcement..

Weeks before the prom, we were already very busy practicing for it. We had practices in the afternoon under the supervision of Ms. Avergonzado and Ms. Empleo, sometimes Mdm. Gallo would also help supervise. Oftentimes, I feel lazy regarding the practices and thought that it was just a waste of time because I wasn’t that pretty much excited about the big event. But still we had to if not perfect it, make it almost perfect so that everything will run on smoothly on the big day.

During our practices, the teachers would make it a point that we will be able to finish practicing the whole thing. That is why sometimes, we would go home late. Our practice always starts with the Presentation of Seniors and Their Escorts. This is the time wherein we would walk on stage, then down the aisle with our pair. We had to smile and project while doing this. Next was the Invocation wherein we would just practice how Sheena, the one who would lead the prayer, would go up the stage. Next was the Welcome Address. We were told that we have to clap our hands every after speeches and presentations. So we also did that during practices. For the Junior’s Tribute, they would just practice going up the stage as well as their Prophecies and the Senior’s Legacies. They would not show it during practices of course. The Turnover Rites, Acceptance Speech, Giving of Tokens and Candle-Lighting Rite were all practiced also. The next thing to be practiced was the Proclamation and Coronation of the Royal Court. So that students would have an idea what to do if they will be nominated, Ms. Avergonzado would just call any name for practice. Unfortunately, my name was called for that practice. I could not do anything except to go up the stage. I was just calm and waited for the proclamation of the Prom Queen. My mood completely changed when I heard my name. I did not understand what I felt. I was mad and a bit shy, I had mixed emotions. After that practice, I became hot-tempered and I am pretty sure a lot noticed it. I know it was so stupid for me to act that way but I just couldn’t help it.

The day before the prom, we had our last practice at the venue. We practiced the same thing. But this time, we included practicing the fellowship song. Soon the proclamation and coronation of the royal court was next again. I was so nervous and I prayed that my name would not be called. I felt so unfortunate because my name was called again. And for the second time around, I was again proclaimed as the prom queen. The same thing happened. I began to become hot-tempered again but I was trying to calm myself. What triggered my temper was the royal dance. I’m sure many would wonder why I acted that way. The reason for that is too personal to tell. I was totally mad that time and I am pretty sure that people thought of me as “maldita”. But I don’t care, it was what I felt. That was one of the reasons why I did not have hopes of becoming the prom queen.

So it was already the big day. When the program started, everything went on fine. Finally, the proclamation and coronation of the royal court was next again. I was surprised when my name was called the third time around. Of course the thought that I was nominated flattered me but I was a bit nervous because it was my first time and I really had no idea what to do. During the proclamation of the Prom King, I kept on talking with the other Senior boys, who were also nominated, to be my partner in the dance. The proclamation for the Prom Queen was next; I just waited the emcee for the proclamation. I was completely shocked when I heard my name. I did not expect it. I was confused on what to do. When Dr. Ereno gave me the bouquet of flowers, I didn’t know how to hold it.

It was a fun night despite of the very few not so good things that happened. It was a night full of surprises, a night full of unexpected things.