Coming Of Age

noun a formal dance, especially one held for a high school or college class at the end of the academic year

• The prom is a formal event held at the end of the school year.
• Are you going to the prom with anyone special?
• I heard the prom is gonna be lit this year!
• Attending the prom symbolizes the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter.

noun a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life, especially birth, puberty, marriage, and death

• The graduation ceremony is considered a rite of passage for students transitioning into adulthood.
• Turning 21 and legally being able to drink is seen as a rite of passage for many young adults.
• Getting your driver's license is a rite of passage for teenagers.
• Overcoming a difficult challenge can be a rite of passage in one's personal growth.