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
37. Guiseley School
Students Aaron Branner, Lorissa Souch, Kate Jevans and Georgia Ramsey. | Anna Gowthorpe Photo: Anna Gowthorpe
38. Guiseley School
Victoria Clay, Peter Erskin, Leanna Smith and Annan Hawkes. | Anna Gowthorpe Photo: Anna Gowthorpe
39. Guiseley School
Will Deacon, George Rostron and Baily Hargreaves. | Anna Gowthorpe Photo: Anna Gowthorpe
40. Guiseley School
Kiah Sissons, Megan Popple, Katie Dawson and Kiernan Glide. | Anna Gowthorpe Photo: Anna Gowthorpe
41. Brighouse High School
Year 11 prom students from Brighouse High School arrived at the Holiday Inn in Clifton on a tractor trailer in May 2011. | YPN Photo: YPN
