Check Out Obama's Adorable Prom Pic

By Kristine Gutierrez  |  May 23, 2013 | 3:10pm
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After last week’s hellish scandal week, President Barack Obama could use a little PR break. What’s this? Photos of a young Barry at his prom have unearthed and Michelle was not his date? Is that infidelity? Does this mean impeachment? IS HE WEARING MARIJUANA AROUND HIS NECK? Nope, this photo is just sweet and innocent.

Oh Mr. President, look how happy you were at such a simple time when the greatest concern that could possibly bother you was the size of your fro, the breasts on your date and the awkwardness of the slow dance.

One of Barry’s high school friends, Kelli Allman (second to the left) just shared this gem from senior prom with Time, and it’s beyond adorable. It features Barry’s BFF, Greg Orme (the other dude in the photo) and Barry’s date that night, Megan Hughes. Apparently the double date duo sipped on some champagne before prom, did a Socialist ritual at prom (I kid, I kid) and attended an after-party like any other high school kids.

Allman also shared a photo of her yearbook, which has an even sweeter note from the future President. If you want to get the full experience, just let your eyes wonder at this picture. But if Barry’s handwriting is too handsome for you to handle, here’s what he says:

Kelli,
It has been so nice getting to know you this year. You are extremely sweet and foxy, I don’t know why Greg would want to spend any time with me at all! You really deserve better than clowns like us; you even laugh at my jokes! I hope we can keep in touch this summer, even though Greg will be gone. Call me up, and I’ll buy you lunch sometimes ###-####. Anyways, good luck in everything you do, and stay happy.
Your Friend,
Love <3
Barry Obama

Excuse me while I have a heart attack from 1. the perfect grammar (and great use of a semicolon); 2. his gentleman ways; 3. how cool he was/is.

TIME Exclusive: President Obama’s 1979 Prom Photos [Time]

Image via Time.

 
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