Naperville Central will host prom at The Matrix Club for the first time on Saturday, April 26.
The Matrix Club is an event venue that opened in August 2023.
“It’s updated, it’s fresh, it’s modern, and we just wanted to try something new,” said Jessica Freed, co-sponsor of Junior Class Council, who organizes prom.
Central staff first became aware of The Matrix Club three years ago, prior to when it opened.
“It’s new, fun, innovative. Just to give it a change from the typical ballrooms that we’ve been at before,” Samantha Szopinski, Dean of Student Activities, said.
Since its opening, The Matrix Club has rapidly risen in popularity.
“It has become super popular with local high schools and even non-local schools like Wheaton,” Freed said.
The Matrix Club is also in Naperville, located on Route 59, making it closer than the previous location.
“There are additional areas to pick up drinks and things like that,” Szopinski said. “I think it’s actually one of the big things that I’m really excited about for everyone.”
Prom venues are booked years in advance, and Central usually stays at a venue for 2-3 years. Central’s prom was held last year at Abbington Distinctive Banquets.
“We have a contract this year and next year with The Matrix Club,” Szopinski said.