Senior citizens from the Hicksville community recently enjoyed music, dancing, food and retro-era ambiance at the annual Senior Citizen Prom at Hicksville High School. Hosted by the high school’s student government and National Honor Society, the event allowed 75 seniors to kick back, mingle with old and new friends over lunch and enjoy the music they danced to in their youth. The students served at the buffet stations, sold raffle tickets and danced with the seniors. A DJ played music from a variety of genres including ragtime, swing, country and early rock ‘n’ roll.
With low lighting setting the mood, the gymnasium was decorated to resemble the roaring 1920s, complete with period scenery of classic cars and dancing flappers. Tables adorned with floral centerpieces surrounded the dance floor. The students worked under the guidance of government club adviser Robert Mosz and Assistant Principal Robin Leek.
— From the Hicksville School District
