Glitz, glamour, and smiles at Tewksbury Promenade

For Americans everywhere, prom is the beginning of the end for high school seniors. The tests are done, the grades are in, and seniors get together for one final, emotional dance.

Tewksbury Memorial High School's traditional "Promenade before the Prom" gave families of graduating students the chance to celebrate part of the night with their sons and daughters.

"Time flies by," said Scott Middleton whose son, Scott, is graduating this Friday. "Now, here he is a senior going off to prom."

Students, two by two, showed up at the school in bright blues, reds, and yellows. Girls were dressed to the nines, and the boys matched their dates in sharp suits. The students were filled with emotions as cameras caught every moment before the buses and limos pulled up to take prom-goers away for the last dance.

"It's bittersweet, this is the last time we're all gonna be together in senior prom," said Johnny Digiorgio.