OFHS Prom Extra: Patch Walks the Red Carpet with Prom-Goers

Technically, there was no red carpet lining the hallway into the Field Museum Friday, May 13.

But thefrom Oak Forest High School strutted out of the cold, damp evening into prom with all the glitz and glamour of the Gatsby era.

The students could have passed for celebrities, with dames in dresses that flowed down to the ground, or full and bustled. Some gents went with pin stripes (black tux or white), with accents of their own like a cane to punctuate their swagger into the venue.

With the start of their long-awaited "Night at the Gatsby's" just a half hour away, Patch pulled aside a few prom guests, for a quick chat about their pre-prom excitement.

And we're dying to know: where did she find that dress?

*Special thanks to Jim Traut, brother of Patch Editor Lauren Traut, for manning the camera during the interviews. Heels make the quick switch from anchor to camerawoman difficult, and I appreciate your help!