>>352 In junior high, there are many casual dances/parties. In high school there are three or four, and you usually have to dress up. Of course, younger kids usually go with a group of friends. High schoolers try to get dates, even if it's only a date for one night. But, many still go "solo" or "stag," and just hang out with friends the whole time. It's not even uncommon to go to the Prom with your friends and no date.
In case you were wondering, I never went to anything like that. It think I'm really akward at social events. : (
