Representative Elect Kevin Tracy:

Before I begin, I would like to quickly address why I did not attend the Prom. There were several factors that lead me to the decision. The first is that I would rather go to only one prom and then it would be all that more special when I look back on it 20 years from now. Another reason is that there is a Sophomore girl I have became rather keen of this year and going with someone other than her really would have spoiled my time.  The other reason is that there was a money factor.  Did you know that it is cheaper to fly to Nebraska and back for a couple than it is to go to prom? From what I hear, a trip Nebraska via Southwest Airlines would have been more special too.

I am not condemning the Prom itself. I am simply condemning the music played at the prom.  I did not attend the prom and all my knowledge of the goings on there this year are completely based on attending members of my staff. I would like to thank my good friend, Rob Morgan, for bringing this to my attention.

There are two categories for school dances.  Sock Hops, as we know, are the closest we get to wild parties. Then there are the formal dances for couples. Where girls go out of their way to get ready and guys are wearing ties. There is a distinct difference between the two, and the DJs have to realize that.

Minister Morgan described the Prom more as a ghetto. As far as I am aware, that was not the theme.  This music is acceptable at a Sock Hop, though I find the music disturbing, I will not complain about it at the Sock Hops. However, this is exactly what should not be played at formal dances, and most defiantly not the Prom.

Next school year, when I take office, I will do everything in my power to rid formal dances of this 'ghetto music.' I hope that my friends in the Student Government will help me.  I have several undeveloped ideas as to ending it. Some of them will be less popular that others without a doubt, but all of them will be better than another Prom Night with excessive 'ghetto music'.

Let me remind you that I am not trying to stop this music all together.  I am simply saying that where there are dances where students come as couples, with dates, there is no need for the 'ghetto music.' I doubt I will be able to rid all of the couples' dances of this music, it is enjoyed by a large number of students. But I do think that they would rather have more slow songs than a 'ghetto prom.'