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Junior Prom

Junior Prom was one of the most festive affairs held annually by the University of Buffalo. During the event, the Prom Queen, chosen through a popular election, was crowned. Bison Head then tapped new members from the Junior men of the University who were outstanding during the year. Provided that the dance was a success, the Board of Managers Scholarship was awarded to a Junior or a Senior who had been active in extra curricular activities. It was customary to procure a big-name band for the occasion.

-- from the 1948-1949 Student Handbook

The 1945 Junior Prom Committee posing for the Buffalonian.

Dancing, c. 1950s

Band, 1937

Dancing at the Junior Prom


1943 Junior prom announcement


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