Marietta High School Hosting Virtual Prom Saturday Night

MARIETTA, GA – While Marietta High School students had been looking forward to attending their Great Gatsby-themed prom in person Saturday night, the school is offering a social distancing-friendly alternative to help them celebrate at home.

The high school will be hosting a virtual "Roaring 20s" prom Saturday night from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Marietta High School alumnus DJ Ricky Moss will be at the high school – alone – streaming his set for all students to watch. He will be taking song requests through social media throughout his set.

Students are encouraged to get dressed up, organize virtual parties and take photos to be shared on Instagram with the hashtag #MHSVirutalProm.

While the prom is intended for high school juniors and seniors, the new virtual format will allow students of all ages to attend.

Marietta schools have been working to help their students through the transition to remote work in a variety of ways, including installing internet hotspots on a dozen buses that will park around town during the school week to help provide better internet access for students. MORE

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