Two hours later, it was back on.
Pfeiffer, whose daughter is a senior at Ephrata High School, had an inkling the cancellation announcement would come, as social gathering restrictions associated with COVID-19 have made it difficult for schools to plan a traditional prom. So, with the schoolâs blessing, she quickly finalized a reservation she had made at Clipper Magazine Stadium, home to the Lancaster Barnstormers baseball team and a popular destination for outdoor events during the COVID-19 pandemic, a month before.
Since then, the 45-year-old mother of four and a group of Ephrata parents have planned their own prom, following health and safety guidelines like wearing masks and social distancing when eating, with the school pitching in to sell tickets.