by Michelle Nhi Nguyen, Staff Writer/Photographer
Fountain Valley High School’s Grad Night plans for a night of food, prizes, and entertainment have convinced many seniors to attend, but its cost and restricting rules leave the remaining students hesitant to go.
Grad Night, which will be held on school campus after graduation on June 8 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., costs $110 to attend. It also requires that no student bring their cellphone, or leave prior to 5 a.m. except in the case of an emergency, where the graduate may be released to the parent or guardian listed on the “Consent and Release” form only.
Several FVHS seniors are left torn between wanting to protect their wallets and cell phone usage and wanting to have a good time out with friends.
“I think [Grad Night] would be a great time with friends as a final goodbye, but I’m a little worried about not being by my phone and the fact that it is more than $100,” said Anthony Cort, a senior. “I could go to Disneyland for that price!”
Other students are unaffected by these aspects and have no second thoughts in attending.
“There’s something special about attending an event that’s created just for you,” said Jessica Dang (‘16). “Not being able to use your phone is a good thing since our generation is constantly looking at the screens.”
Grad Night’s promise to have grandiose food and entertainment, which include an In-N-Out truck, an 110-foot Bounce House/Slide/Obstacle Course, carnival and arcade games and over $20,000 in prize giveaways. are some of the several reasons some seniors are set on attending.
“There’s an In-N-Out truck! Honestly that sold me,” Christopher Meyer (‘16) said.
Some students, although unsure about their plans for the night, know that it will mark the end of one and the beginning of another chapter of their lives
“I’m still iffy on attending Grad Night. All I know is it’ll be one of the last nights that [the entire] 2016 class is together before everyone leaves for college, ” Joshua Sinocruz (‘16) said.
Overall, Grad Night has the majority of seniors reminiscing their long high school careers. Those who are attending are excited to spend one last school night with their high school friends, while those who are unsure of attending are aware that the final chapter of their high school career is closing.
“This will be a night to celebrate the end of a short period on our lives with the class of 2016. [It’s our] last chance to bond and have fun with everyone from our class, whether we are close to them or not,” Meyer said.
