When Joel Alvarez of Satellite High School was selected
by his peers to model for Prom Guide, he knew it would be a
memorable event. He is wearing a prom tuxedo by Calvin Klein.
Gracing the cover with Joel is Jessica Vasquez of Peace & Diversity Academy from in New York.
Her prom dress has been provided by Terani Couture, prom shoes by Sizzle Shoes / Coloriffics, and her makeup created by celebrity makeup artist Lazarus. Prom Guide had a chance to chat with Joel at the photo shoot.
Prom Guide: Where did you first hear about the Prom Guide
teen model search contest & scholarship?
Joel Alvarez: In the 2007 magazine issue I got from
another school.
Magazine: On a scale of 1-10 how psyched are you for
the prom?
Cover Model: 10
Magazine: Is this your first experience in modeling?
Cover Model: Yes.
Magazine: Do you have a spa/salon day planned with your
friends to do your hair or make-up?
Cover Model: No.
Magazine: So, very important question, which designer are
you wearing?
Cover Model: I don’t know yet.
Magazine: Have you already got a date for the prom, or are
you going with a group from class?
Cover Model: No
PMagazine: Other than class, how do you like to spend your
time in school?
Cover Model: Conversations with friends.
Magazine: How would you say that you show “love” to
your school?
By going to school on time and on schedule.
Magazine: When you’re not in school, where do you spend
most of your time?
Cover Model: Clubs, restaurants and my house.
Magazine: What are you and your friends doing right after
the prom?
Cover Model: Yes, have a party somewhere, maybe my house
Magazine: If you could have your pick of a “dream date,”
name the celebrity or star you would ask.
Cover Model: Kat Deluna.
Magazine: Graduation is upon you, do you have plans for
college or work?
Cover Model: Yes, definitely.
Magazine: If you had a time-machine and could teleport
to the future 20 years, imagine and describe what
you’re doing.
Cover Model: I’m a hotel manager/model, working very hard
for my money!
