A practical guide: How to sneak into prom (and not get caught)

Annika Emadi, Reporter • May 1, 2026

Prom: arguably the biggest night of your high school career. Everyone deserves to have the ideal prom experience at least once. The ringing sound that lives in your ears for a few hours from the ground-shaking bass of the DJ’s selection, the uneasy nausea as a product of the poorly-cooked food, and the toe-crushing moshpit of sweat-filled suits and floor-length dresses. Ah, what a night. Obviously, you cannot miss out on this twice-in-a-lifetime experience, so you go to the ticket booth, only to see that it is $110 for one ticket?! I mean, that is absurd, right? Forget the ticket; it is time to take matters into your own hands. For this very occasion, I have compiled three foolproof ways to sneak into prom.

First, the 007 method. Though it may require the most advanced equipment, the 007 method is sure to awaken your inner James Bond. Starting strong, camouflage clothing is a must so that any vicious chaperones are blind to the heist; Hollister has some very trendy camouflage pieces right now. As somersaults carry you throughout the crowded line of students socializing, you must distract the ticket-checker by targeting their weakness: distraction. Knock something off their table so they must look down to pick it up, giving yourself the perfect opportunity to roll by.

Second, the DoorDash method. This ironclad technique is sure to work in the most convincing manner possible. First, order DoorDash using the location of the venue so that it looks like a student ordered it. Then, get into a believable outfit with a hat large enough to cover your face to avoid recognition, but small enough to remain out of suspicion. Lastly, tell one of the security staff that someone ordered DoorDash and that you must deliver it by hand in order to gain the proof of receipt. If they give any trouble, run away as fast as you can; it is a failed attempt, accept defeat.

Lastly, if worst comes to worst, you can try the most common tactic: trying to hide in plain sight. Dressing on theme as if you belonged there and bought a ticket all by yourself. Once you reach the counter, hide behind friends, maybe even duck a bit to cover yourself as much as possible, and sneak in with them the second they get released.

And remember, if at first you do not succeed, cry, cry again until they let you in.

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Annika Emadi, Reporter

Annika Emadi (stuffed animal collector and master chef) is a freshman at Claremont High School and is excited for her first year on the Wolfpacket as a Reporter. English assignments, the Wolfpacket, the Cookie Jar Club at CHS, and writing at home have all helped Emadi form a passion for literature. She writes fiction stories in her free time and adores realistic fiction and rom-com novels. Emadi also has a passion for food and has fond memories of learning to cook with her mother. After school, Emadi finds joy in her recreational volleyball league and volleyball clinics. Though she has little time, she always finds a moment for her pets. Her two dogs and her cat have given her a strong love for animals. In fact, she collects stuffed animals, and she is particularly proud of her giant teddy bear. Emadi is ready to join the Wolfpacket staff this year and share her stories!