Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School Prom attendees, junior Owen Koester and his date Miss Avery smile while promenading down Lincoln’s Main Street last Saturday evening as part of the grand march/walk-in. G-R school board member Doug Rowe (not pictured) announced the names of each of the attendees as they exited their cars ahead of the one block stroll to AmVet Hall. PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON AND RUBY F. MCALLISTER

LINCOLN – It was ‘A Night to Remember’ for many area high school students last Saturday in Lincoln as Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School celebrated Prom 2024 by attendees making their way down Main Street as part of the traditional grand march/walk-in ceremony.

Battling both the wind and chilly conditions, attendees promenaded exactly one block through the downtown – starting at roughly Lincoln Street before pausing for yearbook photos and then entering AmVet Hall which had been decked out in the style of a Hollywood premiere complete with a red carpet.

Prior to the walk-in, prom attendees paraded around town several times in their vehicles which spanned the decades and included everything from an International Scout to new farm trucks to classic cars.

Earlier that afternoon, G-R’s beloved ‘Grandma Janet’ – aka retired educator Janet Schildroth – along with members of the Class of 2025 welcomed the public to AmVet Hall from 3:30-5 p.m. to view this year’s prom decorations.

The hall was decorated in high end gold, silver, and black to go along with the Hollywood theme. Details included clapperboards, miniature Oscar statues, and even a Candy Bar featuring plenty of Reese’s pieces among other candies.

Gladbrook-Reinbeck senior Jada Blohm and her date Sam Burkhart pause for photos while strolling down Lincoln’s Main Street last Saturday evening during the grand march/walk-in. PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON AND RUBY F. MCALLISTER

Many of this season’s prom dresses are sleeveless and feature open backs with plunging necklines and side slits – styles that weren’t exactly conducive to the overcast, cold and windy weather on Saturday in Iowa. Nevertheless, G-R’s 2024 prom attendees looked fabulous and every bit befitting the 2024 theme.

Senior Alex Rogers, left, and sophomore Jayla Hemann pose for a yearbook photo on Lincoln’s Main Street last Saturday while sporting matching, white sweetheart shades during Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School’s Prom 2024 grand march/walk-in. PHOTO COURTESY OF G-R SCHOOLS

Gladbrook-Reinbeck senior Jonas Kristensen, left, escorts junior Sophia Schweppe down Lincoln’s Main Street as part of the Prom 2024 grand march/walk-in held last Saturday evening. PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON AND RUBY F. MCALLISTER

Senior Madison Resendez, left, and sophomore Hudson Clark make their way down Lincoln’s Main Street last Saturday evening during Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School’s Prom 2024 grand march/walk-in. PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON AND RUBY F. MCALLISTER

PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON AND RUBY F. MCALLISTER

PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON AND RUBY F. MCALLISTER

PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON AND RUBY F. MCALLISTER

PHOTO BY SOREN M. PETERSON AND RUBY F. MCALLISTER