The tradition began life in America but became huge on these shores in the 90s as school leavers turned on the style for the glitz and glamour of prom night.
This year’s Prom season is almost upon us and it can often bring up nostalgia for those of us who experienced the end-of-school party years, or even decades, ago.
So Your Chad has delved into the archives from the last decade or so to bring up some fond memories of proms gone by.

1. Meden School
Meden School's year 11 prom at Mansfield Civic Centre in 2010. Photo: Roger Grayson


3. Dukeries, Ollerton
Dukeries prom from 2011. Pictured, from left, are Tiffany Proffitt, Shanice Bend, Emma Broughton and Beth Revell. Photo: Anne Shelley

4. Samworth Church Academy
Samworth Church Academy prom at Rufford Park Golf Club in 2011. Pictured are Jacob Newton, Craig Gudelajtis, Shannon King, Daniel Egginton, Chelsea Phillips, Liam Gudelajtis and Jake Rumfitt. Photo: Anne Shelley