The school prom provides an opportunity for Year 11 pupils to let their hair down after a busy exam season and share fun and friendship before moving on to a new chapter in their lives. These wonderful photos from the YEP archive highlight proms to remember for a generation of students. Schools featured include Leeds West Academy, Co-op Academy Leeds, Guiseley School and Prince Henry’s in Otley. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 21 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds school proms
Enjoy these school prom memories. | Anna Gowthorpe Photo: Anna Gowthorpe
2. Leeds West Academy
Stepping out at the Year 11 prom held at the Holiday Inn at Tong in June 2015. Pictured, from left, are Beth Woods, Kian Goodsell, Janine Reid, organiser of the Prom, Luke Corrigan, Chloe Woods. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
3. Leeds West Academy
Magician Luke Howells with Year 11 prom guests Nathaniel Kellett and Emilie Jones in June 2015. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
4. Leeds West Academy
Pictured, from left , are Willow Kilvington, Abby Lund, Kaitlin Howes. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
5. Leeds West Academy
Year 11 prom guests, from left, are Megan Dargan, Millie McGrath, Tia Gibbon, back left to right, Kayleigh Wilcock, Kelsey Gibson, Hannah Goffin, Amy Stansfield. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
6. Leeds West Academy
Kylie Birdsall and Kieran Foster-Matthews enjoy the occasion. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley