     thumb|decorating for prom, students and student advisers put finishing touches on a ballroom at a banquet hall. in the united states, and increasingly in the united kingdom and canada, prom (short for promenade) is a semi-formal (black tie) dance or gathering of high school students. this event is typically held near the end of the senior year (i.e., the last year of high school). prom figures greatly in popular culture and is a major event among high school students. high school juniors attending the prom may call it "junior prom" while high-school seniors may call it "senior prom" or "senior ball". in practice, this event may be a combined junior/senior dance. at prom, a prom queen and prom king may be revealed. these are honorary titles awarded to students elected in a school-wide vote prior to the prom, and seniors are usually awarded these titles. juniors may also be honored, but would be called "prom prince" or "prom princess." other students may be honored with inclusion in a "prom court." the selection method for prom court is similar to that of homecoming queen/princess, king, and court. inclusion in a prom court may be a reflection of popularity of those students elected and their level of participation in school activities, such as clubs or sports. the prom queen and prom king may be given crowns to wear. members of the prom court may be given sashes to wear and photographed together.http://glendalehigh.com/images09/prom-court-img_7356.jpg |ac
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