Making memories by the beach

Jacob Piotrowski and Jessica Chin laugh as they follow the conga line.

BY KATELYN BUCHALTER

Editor in Chief

The senior prom took place on May 17 at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch. The scenic location of the venue provided a beautiful backdrop for an unforgettable evening.

The event took off with the usual “coketail” hour starting at 6pm, giving students plenty of time to take pictures and socialize before the sun set. “It was super nice, and I loved that you could take pictures with the beach in the background,” said senior Bella Aresta.

Students spent months organizing preparations and making plans for the memorable night. “To prepare for prom, I got my dress and accessories, made appointments to get my hair and nails done, booked a party bus and a house in the Poconos for the weekend, and coordinated the day with my friends and date,” expressed Sophia Paula.

Christopher Liberal, Nicholas Do, and Massimo Roco wave over a friend in the outdoor patio area.

Seniors enjoyed dancing the night away on the beach and spending time with friends. “My favorite part about prom was being able to get together with all my friends and see everybody,” said Joshua Grochowski.

Prom marks one of the last senior events of the year. “You only get a select amount chances to make core memories of high school,” added Seamus Tierney. “There’s no better time and place than attending prom with your partner and/or your dearest friends.”

Students crowned Eva Roman and Lucas Thomas as this year’s Prom King and Queen. “My favorite part of prom obviously has to be when they announced prom King and Queen,” said Roman. “After we slow-danced, and they transitioned the song into “Turn Down for What’, everyone ran into the middle of the dance floor and started jumping on the beat drop. It was so much fun to be in the middle dancing with everyone.”

Prom festivities ended at 10pm, but students didn’t let that diminish from prom weekend fun. “Me and my friends drove and spent the weekend in a cabin in the Poconos,” said Lucas Thomas.

Overall, students enjoyed spending time with friends and making a memorable evening. “It’s a huge part of senior year, and it’s good to see everybody together again before we all leave for college,” stated Grochowski.

Melanie Mc Gowan, Julia Testa, Sophia Gabilanes, Kennedy Rhodes, Vice Principal John Bill, Dr. Vincent Sasso, Alexa Agostino, Julia D’Andrea, Lauren D’Alessio, and Emily D’Alessio.
Jenna Zammar and Rayanne Ebuen
Megan Borsilli, Korey Dolisca, and Roland Dillon
Richard Vicari walks towards the ballroom entrance.
Micah Oliver, Chinako Onwudiwe, and Korey Dolisca chat during coke-tail hour.
Jared Ruderman, Alexander Paich, George Kyrifides, Matthew Velez, Aidan Kipper, Dr. Vincent Sasso, Jenna Ranelli, Sean Forrester, Maddie Widman, Jacob Lucash, and Robert Thompson.
Aubree Witherspoon and Xavier Buchanan serve themselves food from the buffet.
Isabella Ludovico and Justin Boisvert
Samantha Turchi, Camryn Smith, and Dominic Lapinski join the conga line.
Anusha Perinkolam
Lucas Vitale, Jacob Kok, Avery Person, and Aidan Naused dance in the conga line.
Kenneth Browne and Alexis Labetti sip their drinks and chat on the venue’s balcony.
Ethan Luna and Anilhan Durmus laugh and talk on the balcony during coke-tail hour.
Gracjan Trojanowski and Danica Lennon participate in the long conga line.
Adelina Canka and Brianna O’Hagan
Anthony Pluchino and Alexis Burgos dance together to the music.
Adrianna Blaszczak and Noah Balbuena walk back towards the venue from the outdoor patio.
Jessica Chin, Joseph Lanzafama, Isabella Manfredi, and Sydney Kirschner participate in a large conga line at prom.
Nicholas Do, Nathan Roman, Anthony Aversano, Chris Liberal, Frank Papeo, and Massimo Roco.
Reahna Hinds and Makayla Pugh dance together while music loudly plays.
Kailey Siegel
Anusha Perinkolam, Jash Prajapati, Saloni Gupta, Ashley Chow, Isabella Pelizza De La Cruz, and Malli Khokhal.
Kamila Omirzak and Malli Khokhal
Emma Dimartini and Denis Senyo use the computers to vote for prom king and queen.
Madison Garcia and Nate Sandler
Emily Vega and Jordan Connolly
Kailey Siegel and Ava Gardiner pose for a picture together.
Donovan Battle and Lillian Schumacher joke and laugh while walking outside.
Adriana Farese and Emma Sagi get their bags checked before entering prom.
Gabriella Dettloff, Christian Cavanagh, and Brandon Almendares walk to meet up with friends outside.
Faculty chaperones Kristen Celentano and Lisa Bill
Gavin Canzano and Jenna Magrino walk arm in arm to the outdoor patio area.
Matthew Barberio, Sydney Kirschner, Jessica Chin, and Joe Lanzafama
Alyssa Penn and Massimo Quagliariello
Jake Tenebruso, Lucas Endres, Adriana Farese, Emma Sagi, Alyssa Penn, and Massimo Quagliariello.
Keilani Warn and Josh Jumuad
Faculty chaperones Brittany Bennett and Jessica Hertman
Ideal Kokale and Matthew Spratford sit and talk in the main room at prom.
Lillian Schumacher and Donovan Battle enter the ballroom after checking in for prom.
Nada Mahmoud and Bridget Lutz check-in before entering prom.
Bridget Lutz and Matthew Graca walk towards their table in the main ball room.
Camryn Smith and Samantha Turchi
Fatima Velija checks in with her ticket at prom.
Alexa Saniel and Kristen Mazur
Jake Tenebruso and Emma Sagi
Madisen Tisdale, Milana Sherman, and Fatima Velija
Gavin Canzano, Julia Sroczynski, Kristen Mazur, Ashley Bannerman, Emily Stein, Julia Rowan, Angelina Iacobelli, Ava Szymkiewicz, Alexa Saniel, Alecia Noelle, and Jake Gervase.
Anika Dugal and Kimberly Tuazon dance to music on the dance floor.