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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Prom Shopping on a Shoestring, for Boys and Girls

Sage in Summit has gently-used prom attire

There's no limit to the amount of money that promgoers (or their parents) can spend if they choose. However, a local resale shop hopes to save local students money on the most of prom must-haves, the dress and the tux. SAGE Resale Shop, located at 31B Chatham Road in Summit, is  featuring prom dresses and tuxes at discounted prices beginning on May 4.  In addition, through May 2, Morris Animal Inn in Morristown, NJ, is helping to collect prom attire and accessories to support SAGE in its efforts to provide those less fortunate with prom attire at a lower cost.   “We are hopeful that we will have a wide variety and sizeable collection of prom attire,” stated Rose Rittweger, Manager at the SAGE Resale Shop.  “Additionally, we are glad that …

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Scenes from Midnight Madness

Graduating seniors went to Funplex in East Hanover overnight on Tuesday.

After graduation on Tuesday, almost 400 CHS seniors regrouped at the school at 10 p.m. for Midnight Madness, the annual drug- and alcohol-free post-graduation party at a secret location, organized by parents. Students were bused to this year’s destination—Funplex on Route 10 in East Hanover, which has arcade games and pool tables, though the organizers also brought a hypnotist, caricaturist, fortune teller and a photo center. “There’s a lot of anticipation because it’s a secret for our kids,” said co-organizer Carrie Steinbauer, who added that parent volunteers, generous donations and fundraisers like flocking made the event possible. Students returned to the school at 5:30 a.m., and while Midnight Madness came on the tails of graduation …

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

PHOTOS: CHS Pre-Prom Party

Over students gather for photos before boarding their party bus for West Paterson.

A large group of students gathered at the home of graduating senior Mallory Sheer on Monday evening to take photos and pin corsages before boarding their party bus for Westmount Country Club in West Paterson.

Monday, June 22, 2009

PHOTOS: Prom Styling at Anthony Garubo

Afterschool primping at Anthony Garubo in Maplewood.

Anthony Garubo Salon in Maplewood is normally closed on Mondays, but they opened today to help Columbia High School students get ready for prom. Pictured are four seniors at their 2 p.m. appointment getting hair and makeup done. Editor's note: I was at Anthony Garubo exactly nine years ago doing the same.

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