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
7. Leeds West Academy
Year 11 prom-goers Dannilee Daniel and Melissa Coates. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
8. Leeds West Academy
Glamour, glamour, glamour. Pictured, from left, are Ellie Radfelder, Chloe McCurdie, Chloe Lucciarini, Chantelle O'Hanlon, Emily Priest, Beth Mitchell, Lauren Cutty and Hollie Hamblett. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
9. Leeds West Academy
All smiles for the camera. Prom guests, from left, are Ellie Radfelder, Chloe McCurdie, Chloe Lucciarini, Chantelle O'Hanlon, Emily Priest, Beth Mitchell, Lauren Cutty and Hollie Hamblett. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
10. Leeds West Academy
Dapper dons. Pictured, back row from left, are Callum Taylor, Kieran McGrath and Spencer Franklin. Middle row, from left, are Ben Pollard, Kristen Williams, Alex Lawson, Adam Atkinson. Front row, from left, are Corban Broadbelt, Lewis Smart, Luke Causebrook and Callum Surtees. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
11. Leeds West Academy
Megan Cromack and Jack Ellis enjoy the prom. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
12. Leeds West Academy
Memories to last a lifetime. Brittany Somers, left, and Megan Woodham. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley