Prairie View prom offers spectacle and a night to remember

Baily Hughes and Ethan Holler arrive for the walk-in in an antique pickup in contrasting outfits that reflect the school's green, black and white colors. (Photos by Billy Roudybush, Journal contributor)

More than 200 parents, grandparents, siblings and friends gathered in front of the Prairie View Performing Arts Center to watch dozens of students dressed in their finest walk in to the PVHS 2026 prom.

Unlike recent years, it wasn't cold or raining. In fact, the mild spring evening was perfect even though rain clouds threatened to the west. But the wind. The wind returned again this year, and while as strong in past years, it still played havoc.

Despite that, however, the crowd of well-wishers weren't disappointed as youth, beautiful dresses and carefully coordinated ties and coats made the event one to remember.

Maci Britz and Carter Browning pose for photos at the walk-in.

Jacklyn Mincher and Cole Sharrow battle the wind as they stroll down the red carpet.

After arriving in their Mustang chariot, Amaris Murillo and Delanie Fox glide down the red carpet toward the bank of photographers.

Prairie View doesn't select prom royalty, but didn't stop the young fan club of Parker Schwarz and Laramie Stevens from making their own choices.

With the walk-in done, the prom party was under way with socializing, above, and taking to the dance floor, below.

More photos from the walk-in. Click on a photo for the full-size image.