Social Outcasts Shine at Geek Prom April 13, 2002 • If you sat out your high school prom in social misery, now's your chance to shine. In Duluth, Minn., a prom is held for "geeks of all shapes and sizes." Dressing as a Star Trek character is highly recommended, as is the drink of choice -- the pocket protector. Social Outcasts Shine at Geek Prom Listen · 3:36 3:36 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1141685/141685" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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For Prom, Taffeta Is Out, Duct Tape Is In May 7, 2001 • An essential of modern life becomes prom garb. Two teens from Richland, W.V., make a tuxedo, dress and accessories -- including bow tie, top hat and tiara -- out of duct tape. The outfits took 25 hours to make. For Prom, Taffeta Is Out, Duct Tape Is In Audio will be available later today.
Need a Prom Date? Try eBay March 21, 2005 • Stu Hemesath is taking Rachel Kay to her senior prom. That wouldn't be big news outside certain high school circles in Cedar Falls, Iowa -- except Rachel had the winning bid for Stu on eBay: $29.95. The price doesn't cover the limo and flowers. It's a good deal, if Stu's description of himself as a popular wrestler is accurate. Need a Prom Date? Try eBay Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4544500/4544501" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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How About a Date with that Danish? April 25, 1991 • Extraordinary measures are sometimes required to get a date for the prom. When three New Jersey girls find themselves without dates, they decide to go public, advertising their availability on the daily specials board at a bakery where they work. Prom bakery Audio for this story is unavailable.
Opinion Slate's Dispatches: Undercover at a High School Prom June 18, 2004 • Twenty-something writer David Amsden goes the extra mile when investigating America's obsession with youth for the online magazine Slate -- he goes undercover at a high school senior prom, with a 17-year-old young woman as his date. And he swears it's more absurd than titillating. Slate's Dispatches: Undercover at a High School Prom Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1964231/1964232" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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