Sparkly Dresses and Handsome Tuxes, Add Your Prom Photos Here!

It's a memory in the making, so share your Stow-Munroe Falls High School prom and after prom photos with the community!

You know you want to share off your fancy duds with everyone. The Stow-Munroe Falls High School prom and after prom are Saturday. Attached are some photos from last year's prom, please help Patch update its collection! Photos that are added from 2012 will be featured on the homepage! Click here for all the details you need to know before you go May 12, 2012.

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What You Need to Know Before You Go to the Prom

Here's the Who, What, Where and When for the 2012 Stow-Munroe Falls High School Promenade.

It's prom season once again. It's time for high school seniors to put on their dancing shoes, fancy dresses and suits and hit the town. Here's what you need to know before you go: WHERE: The Kent State Ballroom WHEN: May 12 from 9 p.m. to midnight THEME: Old Time Hollywood TICKETS: $20 for Stow-Munroe Falls Seniors, $25 for others. Tickets are on sale until May 11.  COLORS: Red, black and gold COURT: Will be announced at 10:15 p.m. DATES: The district does not have any rules against homosexual couples. There is a form that must be filled out if a student is bringing a date from outside of the Stow-Munroe Falls High School and someone may bring a date that is 20-years-old with an approved guest form. AFTER PROM: The theme is Amazing Race to…

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Volunteers are Busy Preparing for 'Amazing Race' After Prom May 12

The theme this year is the Amazing Race to Cities Around the World. Senior parent, Christine Ries, is the artistic director of the decorating crew who is doing a bang-up job of creating her vision.

Donate Gently Used Formal Dresses to Make Prom Special for Everyone

The Akron YMCA and the East Market Street Church of God are accepting donations of dresses, accessories and other items that make prom night special.

Prom season is fast approaching, but not everyone can afford to make it as special as it should be. Here's how you can help: The Akron YMCA Teen Leaders Club is partnering with the East Market Street Church of God to help young girls unable to buy their dream dress and accessories get them for free. Donate your gently used dresses, accessories and shoes from now until Feb. 29 at any Akron YMCA location. “When the Teen Leaders heard that East Market Street Church of God was collecting dresses to help local teen girls have an opportunity to attend a formal dance, they immediately came and told me they wanted to help,” said Jennifer Pfeister, teen coordinator at the Lake Anna YMCA. “This is exactly what being a Teen Leader is all about.” On …

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Viewfinder: 2011 Stow-Munroe Falls High School Prom

A look at those in the grand march at the high school May 21 ... and a look at the dresses!

Prom was May 21 from 9 p.m. to midnight at St. Joseph's Family Center in Akron. After-prom was at the Stow-Munroe Falls High School. Have photos of the prom you'd like to share? Upload them to this story or send a copy to Stow Patch Editor Amanda.Harnocz@patch.com.

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Seniors to Make Prom Promise Friday

A drunk driving car accident will be simulated Friday morning at the high school for prom promise.

Students at the Stow-Munroe Falls High School will be witness to what could happen if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol on prom night May 21. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. students will attend a mock funeral service with a visiting minister. Then, a simulated car crash in the gravel parking lot will take place with a possible helicopter landing, said Amanda Murray, student council advisor. Following the demonstration outside, stuents will have a mock court trial. The trial has been developed by Teacher John Moyer's AP government class, said Murray. Following the simulation, there will be a visiting speaker to talk about similar personal events and how it affected their lives. The seniors will be dismissed from this event to their …

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Mom Knows Best

Prom is Just Around the Corner

Prom at the Stow-Munroe Falls High School is May 21.

It’s the time of year for elegant dresses, corsages, boutonnières and tuxedos. It’s prom season. As May 21 quickly approaches, I can’t help but be reminded of my own high school prom days. There’s excitement in the air and many things to do. Not to mention, for parents, it’s fleeting time with their teenager which is elapsing faster each day. Soon enough, high school seniors will be leaving for college, finding employment and in many cases moving out of the house. Prom is a time to savor during the final days of high school. Stow-Munroe Falls High School Senior Class Advisor Elaine Sayre said girls start looking for prom dresses almost immediately after homecoming in the fall.  “Many girls have already purchased their dresses for this year…

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