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'Gatsby' inspires ODA prom

The Out-of-Door Academy held prom Saturday, at The Lake Club.


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 1:52 p.m. April 26, 2015
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Students at The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated prom Saturday, at The Lake Club, with the  glitz and glamour theme of “The Great Gatsby.” Students enjoyed photos, casino-style games, dancing and other festivities. 

Christine Turner, Meg Phillips and Madison Shaw are seniors.
Christine Turner, Meg Phillips and Madison Shaw are seniors.
Matthew Garcia attends with senior Joie Eckhard.
Matthew Garcia attends with senior Joie Eckhard.
Senior Desmond Lindsay brings sophomore Greta Holland.
Senior Desmond Lindsay brings sophomore Greta Holland.
Bianca Tengerdy and Megan Jones enjoy their last prom.
Bianca Tengerdy and Megan Jones enjoy their last prom.
Amy Cutmore with Chris Poole and Tyler Wenger with Sierra VanSuch.
Amy Cutmore with Chris Poole and Tyler Wenger with Sierra VanSuch.
Marisa Bregg, Evan Murphy, Miller Condrack, Brandon Levitt and Rachael Kramer
Marisa Bregg, Evan Murphy, Miller Condrack, Brandon Levitt and Rachael Kramer
Sydney Avery, a junior, brings Taylor Royal.
Sydney Avery, a junior, brings Taylor Royal.
Noah Blumenthal and Katie Young chat as they have their caricature drawn.
Noah Blumenthal and Katie Young chat as they have their caricature drawn.
Junior Sydney Koffman with seniors Danielle Lombardo and Gianna Deramo.
Junior Sydney Koffman with seniors Danielle Lombardo and Gianna Deramo.
Parke Phillips with Karli Pearce and Todd Humphrey
Parke Phillips with Karli Pearce and Todd Humphrey
Seniors Jake Romine and Riley Doyle have fun.
Seniors Jake Romine and Riley Doyle have fun.
Jenna Bloch and Angus Martin are both seniors.
Jenna Bloch and Angus Martin are both seniors.
Will Harwell takes aim in a game of shuffleboard against friend Vaughn Garcia, right, as friend Zach Schandorf-Lartey, left, watches.
Will Harwell takes aim in a game of shuffleboard against friend Vaughn Garcia, right, as friend Zach Schandorf-Lartey, left, watches.
Dylan Goes and Sierra Dickerson
Dylan Goes and Sierra Dickerson
Nam Hoang eagerly hits the dance floor.
Nam Hoang eagerly hits the dance floor.
David Rosenthal and Robbie Kramer
David Rosenthal and Robbie Kramer

 

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