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PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Prom


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 12, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Prom
Junior Megan Harden dances with senior Alexis Brocious.
Junior Megan Harden dances with senior Alexis Brocious.
Japheth Francois, a senior, with friend Austin Henderson, a junior
Japheth Francois, a senior, with friend Austin Henderson, a junior
Tayler Shreve with Nic Arlandson
Tayler Shreve with Nic Arlandson
David Posada, Ashlee Paro, Victoria Berger, Summer Fulwood, Emilee Wells and Lindsey Abner
David Posada, Ashlee Paro, Victoria Berger, Summer Fulwood, Emilee Wells and Lindsey Abner
Anthony Pagano, Nikki Wiecek, Luciana Rvera and Brooke Conrad
Anthony Pagano, Nikki Wiecek, Luciana Rvera and Brooke Conrad
Shane Strutt and Jessica Villafane were on the Prom Court together.
Shane Strutt and Jessica Villafane were on the Prom Court together.
Rosbie Thompson with Asia Nguyen
Rosbie Thompson with Asia Nguyen
Luis Alvarabo and Carmen Gutierrez are both seniors.
Luis Alvarabo and Carmen Gutierrez are both seniors.
Staff members Sheila Bliss and Abi Schmitgen represented princesses.
Staff members Sheila Bliss and Abi Schmitgen represented princesses.
Graduate Chandler Fisher attended with senior Carley Mitchell.
Graduate Chandler Fisher attended with senior Carley Mitchell.
Taylor Phillips dances the
Taylor Phillips dances the "Cupid Shuffle."
Ivori Wilson with Michael Griffin
Ivori Wilson with Michael Griffin

 

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