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PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Prom


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 15, 2011
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Prom
Christian Lizardi, Melissa Malanczuk, Nicolle Zampella, Jordan Dusek, Tyler Marshall and Nicole Tira were the first group out on the dance floor.
Christian Lizardi, Melissa Malanczuk, Nicolle Zampella, Jordan Dusek, Tyler Marshall and Nicole Tira were the first group out on the dance floor.
Michael Sheppard and Marina Edwards had a blast at this year's Prom.
Michael Sheppard and Marina Edwards had a blast at this year's Prom.
Friends Marina Mercier and Kenzie Basilone couldn't wait to hit the dance floor.
Friends Marina Mercier and Kenzie Basilone couldn't wait to hit the dance floor.
Emily Melchior brought University of Central Florida student Allick Jordensen as her date.
Emily Melchior brought University of Central Florida student Allick Jordensen as her date.
Karla Gamboa, Kenzie Basilone, Marina Mercier, Lacey Moore and Amber Williams couldn't wait for Prom to get underway.
Karla Gamboa, Kenzie Basilone, Marina Mercier, Lacey Moore and Amber Williams couldn't wait for Prom to get underway.
Rachel Hassen enjoyed spending time with her boyfriend, Troy Gatling.
Rachel Hassen enjoyed spending time with her boyfriend, Troy Gatling.
Brianna Maxa attended Prom with fellow senior Connor Ray.
Brianna Maxa attended Prom with fellow senior Connor Ray.
Katie Lawlyes and Nathan Frantz share a special moment out on the dance floor.
Katie Lawlyes and Nathan Frantz share a special moment out on the dance floor.
Isaac Morales and Destiney Jones are both seniors this year.
Isaac Morales and Destiney Jones are both seniors this year.
Sophomore Nicole Neathery and seniors Katherine Pearson and Geoffrey Oles couldn't wait to start dancing.
Sophomore Nicole Neathery and seniors Katherine Pearson and Geoffrey Oles couldn't wait to start dancing.
Kayla McCarthy and Benjamin Caoili danced the night away.
Kayla McCarthy and Benjamin Caoili danced the night away.
Juniors Dimitri Ioakimides and Sommer Godshall enjoyed spending time together.
Juniors Dimitri Ioakimides and Sommer Godshall enjoyed spending time together.

 

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