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Lakewood Ranch High celebrates homecoming

To culminate Spirit Week, the East County school hosted the City of Lights-themed Homecoming Dance Sept. 26.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 10:30 p.m. September 26, 2015
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As neon lights flashed across the walls of the gymnasium, Lakewood Ranch High School students danced and laughed with friends Sept. 26 at the annual Homecoming Dance. Themed City of Lights, the gym featured drawings of cities, such as New York City, and strings of lights throughout the hallway leading to the dance floor. Students sported high heels and sparkling dresses, and shiny black shoes and suits as the DJ played current pop and hip-hop music.

(I'll add text about spirit week once I get the yearbook photos tomorrow.)

Kalli Johnson, Jalyn Thompson, Cienna Davis and Mackenzie Brielmann sport similar  knee-length dark dresses.
Kalli Johnson, Jalyn Thompson, Cienna Davis and Mackenzie Brielmann sport similar knee-length dark dresses.
Friends Alexandria Seneck and Christian Marrero say cheese while waiting to enter the dance.
Friends Alexandria Seneck and Christian Marrero say cheese while waiting to enter the dance.
Isabella Yost and Katherine Minton show off their formal dresses.
Isabella Yost and Katherine Minton show off their formal dresses.
Martina Burzio, Jacob Krieg, Tori Liles and Alexis Laskey pose for a photo opp.
Martina Burzio, Jacob Krieg, Tori Liles and Alexis Laskey pose for a photo opp.
Arline Arreola, Ellie Johnson, Rori Malloy and Erin Eilers wear matching smiles.
Arline Arreola, Ellie Johnson, Rori Malloy and Erin Eilers wear matching smiles.
Colin Wilkes and Cheyenne Barber are dance dates.
Colin Wilkes and Cheyenne Barber are dance dates.
Gal pals Lauren Cohen, Savannah Turner and Samm Rials enjoy the music.
Gal pals Lauren Cohen, Savannah Turner and Samm Rials enjoy the music.
Students wave and clap their hands to the beat of the music.
Students wave and clap their hands to the beat of the music.
Hope Wilcox and Corinna Lunsford make their way to the dance floor.
Hope Wilcox and Corinna Lunsford make their way to the dance floor.
Kayla Bell and RaMonte Rome relax at a table with friends.
Kayla Bell and RaMonte Rome relax at a table with friends.
Kevin Mendel, Olivia Ogles and Elise Spiller wait in the hallway with friends before entering the main room.
Kevin Mendel, Olivia Ogles and Elise Spiller wait in the hallway with friends before entering the main room.
Bailey Dawn enjoys a minute with Sophomore Prince Roberto Rodriguez.
Bailey Dawn enjoys a minute with Sophomore Prince Roberto Rodriguez.
Jade Patterson and Victoria Kershner attend the event together and with friends.
Jade Patterson and Victoria Kershner attend the event together and with friends.
Teenage boys enjoy the music as much as the high school girls.
Teenage boys enjoy the music as much as the high school girls.
Caleb Duke, Donovan Thomas and Nick Jacobs  show off their formal wear.
Caleb Duke, Donovan Thomas and Nick Jacobs show off their formal wear.
The ladies unhook their heels before heading to the dance floor.
The ladies unhook their heels before heading to the dance floor.
Quentin Waid and Matt Marsh look for their friends on the dance floor.
Quentin Waid and Matt Marsh look for their friends on the dance floor.
Cora Brewer, Harley Anderson, Kristalynn Smith and Nathan Smith enjoy quiet(er) time with friends at a table.
Cora Brewer, Harley Anderson, Kristalynn Smith and Nathan Smith enjoy quiet(er) time with friends at a table.
Senior Prince Gabriel Overmyer shares a moment and smile with Senior Princess Claudia Sarria.
Senior Prince Gabriel Overmyer shares a moment and smile with Senior Princess Claudia Sarria.
Students enjoy dancing to the
Students enjoy dancing to the "Cha-Cha Slide."

 

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