SHS Prom Date Could Conflict with Playoff Schedules

Parents and athletes are upset about a revision of the timing of the Scarsdale High School Prom that may cause conflicts for student athletes who qualify for the post season.

The Scarsdale High School Prom is customarily held on the Thursday after Memorial Day, which this year is June 2, 2022. And that is the date that was printed on the community calendar.

However, this date was changed to May 19, 2022 this past fall and many did not note the change. The issue is that teams like girls lacrosse. girls softball, boys tennis, track and field and boys lacrosse are scheduled to hold playoffs on May 19 and 20. Student athletes may not be able to participate in pre-prom parties, the red carpet event or post-prom fun the following day.

Requests were sent to Principal Kenneth Bonamo to change the date and he explained that though the earlier prom date is "less than ideal," the school made every effort to come up with a new solution, but "they were not sucessful."

He said that the school initially tried to secure June 2 at the Glen Island Harbour Club but it was not available. They also sought other venues but found that many were already booked.

Other available dates conflicted with school testing and obligations for senior options.

Last the administration realized that if they did change the date, they might cause conflicts for other students and vendors and concluded that "no one date would work equally well for every member of the senior class and their families." Therefore they decided to remain with May 19, 2022.

Principal Bonamo hopes that postseason games can be scheduled in the earlier part of the day to allow seniors to enjoy the prom. This has been done in the past with cooperation from other teams.

So mark your calendars and cross your fingers. The SHS Senior Prom will be held on Thursday May 19, 2022 at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.