Students face the music on Prom Weekend

Prom Weekend kicked off on Friday, April 25 with an evening performance in Engelhard by Vanessa Carlton, the celebrated singer-songwriter best known for her Grammy-nominated 2002 single, A Thousand Miles. At St. Andrew's, the pop star is also known as the big sister of VI Former Edmund Carlton, who announced his sister's upcoming concert amidst cheers the previous afternoon. Ms. Carlton's set was serenely stripped down, showcasing the natural power of her voice and piano playing. The audience was enchanted, and a few bold students managed to obtain autographs after the show.

Vanessa Carlton performs in Eneglhard Hall.

Defying the more exclusive prom traditions of old, many St. Andreans celebrated prom in small friend groups as opposed to pairing up into couples. In groups and in pairs, prom-goers enjoyed dinner out on the town or cozily cooking in faculty appartments.

Returing from their dinner dates, students flooded into a tent on the front lawn where Urban Exchange, a New York City based band whose extensive and eminently danceable repertoire includes classic and contemporary hits, had begun their set. Laughter and cheers filled the tent as students grooved to the band's pulsing beats, and the dancers continued for hours, stopping only to refuel with mini-cupcakes and soda.

Fourth Formers form a dance circle.

Students rock out to Urban Exchange.