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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

CLASS BOND. A group of juniors in the same Human Physiology class pose together in their prom outfits (Submitted photo from Luwam Mebrahtu).

Prom fashion sees new trends and old norms

Zahir Hassan, RubicOnline May 13, 2025
Juniors Lucia Gonzalez and Johnny Rog explain their thought process behind their prom outfits and general trends for the annual dance.
GREEN GODDESS. Junior Wafa Naqvi's prom outfit features a sparkly green lehenga, which is a traditional Pakistani skirt with a matching cropped shirt. This look is one-of-a-kind and Naqvi plans to re-wear it for future special events to get the most out of the beautiful, handmade lehenga.

Silk and sparkles: where to shop for prom attire

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline May 11, 2023
From thrifting to online shopping, there are numerous ways to make prom attire fit budgetary and stylistic needs.
DRESSED TO THE NINES. Juniors and seniors wear their most elegant gowns and suits for prom in the spring, like the seniors pictured here from 2021. There are many other great ways to find these dazzling outfits besides purchasing, such as thrifting or renting from organizations like Pass Down the Gown.

Save the Earth and the bank with alternative prom attire options

Siri Pattison, RubicOnline April 19, 2022
Finding an outfit for prom often means an expensive purchase and a one-time wear. How can this practice be made more sustainable?
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