Sandahl's story is not unique. Other girls in the group fess up to making a beeline for their prom dress as they evacuated their homes. Seniors Ben Helleckson and Bob Smette say they will attend the prom wearing tuxes. But Helleckson says that's NOT the case with all of his friends. Not everyone is entirely happy with the prom.
Some students feel it's too soon to ask chaperones to take time away from cleaning their own homes.
Some say the prom should have been held later this summer. And the prom night tradition of eating out will be slightly different this year. The majority of students agree that despite the disaster and regardless of the attire - they will try to make this one of the most elegant nights in their life. In Moorhead, I'm Hope Deutscher, Minnesota Public Radio. Return to Flood of 1997 .