Democracy Dies in Darkness

The prom that covid’s Class of 2020 should’ve had

The Class of 2020 missed major milestones. Four years later, these college seniors decided they deserved a do-over.

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Columnist
May 13, 2024 at 4:42 p.m. EDT
College seniors crowd the Grand Ballroom at University of Maryland at College Park for a prom to make up for the one they missed in 2020. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post)
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The dresses were organza, sequined, sparkly, flowy and sleek. The suits were tailored, modern and sharp. The DJ went late as high heels were kicked off and the dancing continued.

Prom 2024 was in full swing, and all seemed pretty normal.

And that was exactly what the college seniors had been longing for — normal.