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ODA unmasks fun at prom

The school's prom, themed masquerade, offered dancing, poker, a magician and other attractions.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 9:16 p.m. April 16, 2016
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Whether prom attendees preferred a quiet atmosphere of poker games, Tarot card readings or a quick round of shuffleboard, or wanted to dance to pop or hip hop music, the Out-of-Door Academy's event had something for everyone.

The school's prom, held April 16 at The Founders Club in Sarasota, was themed masquerade this year. Students played dress up by wearing masks, oversized sunglasses and feathery boas while having their photos taken.

Other students, such as Kate Patrice, never left the dance floor.

Patrice lip synced to most of the songs played throughout the night, while dancing with her group of friends who showed off their dance moves.

After the prom, students went back to the Lakewood Ranch high school for a post-prom celebration of games, music and other activities.

Alexa Kess and Rashona Banks laugh with friends while dancing.
Alexa Kess and Rashona Banks laugh with friends while dancing.
Carling Landede, Nam Hoang, Michael Donato, Todd Humphrey and McCabe Ballance show off their prom wear.
Carling Landede, Nam Hoang, Michael Donato, Todd Humphrey and McCabe Ballance show off their prom wear.
Myra Singh and Dana Saltz spend time with friends throughout the night.
Myra Singh and Dana Saltz spend time with friends throughout the night.
Toby
Toby "Circus" Valentine is following in his family's footsteps by performing tricks for a crowd. His family owned a clown college in Venice.
Taylor Royal and Sydney Avery are dates for prom.
Taylor Royal and Sydney Avery are dates for prom.
Allison Drzewucki cheers on Parke Phillips during a fast game of shuffleboard.
Allison Drzewucki cheers on Parke Phillips during a fast game of shuffleboard.
Lucas Machpod and Chloe Ruppert find a spot on the dance floor.
Lucas Machpod and Chloe Ruppert find a spot on the dance floor.
Greta Holland and Lacey Eaden attend prom with friends.
Greta Holland and Lacey Eaden attend prom with friends.
Sasha Brun-Wibaux, Maria Ross and Savannah Alario show off their dresses.
Sasha Brun-Wibaux, Maria Ross and Savannah Alario show off their dresses.
Sierra VanSuch and Tyler Wenger match for the occasion.
Sierra VanSuch and Tyler Wenger match for the occasion.
Peyton Vaughn, Hanna Colenan and Charlotte Dixon play with props.
Peyton Vaughn, Hanna Colenan and Charlotte Dixon play with props.
Jon Eichenbaum and Lauren Redington make their way to the dance floor.
Jon Eichenbaum and Lauren Redington make their way to the dance floor.
Kate Patrice convinces her friends to dance to the music.
Kate Patrice convinces her friends to dance to the music.
Garrett Luhman, Sydney Koffman, Chloe Militzer, Amber Bond and Izzy Eichenbaum attend the dance with friends and dates.
Garrett Luhman, Sydney Koffman, Chloe Militzer, Amber Bond and Izzy Eichenbaum attend the dance with friends and dates.
Anne Keen and Michael Donato dress for the masquerade theme.
Anne Keen and Michael Donato dress for the masquerade theme.
Jack Fenker brought a date from Sarasota High, Mary Richardson.
Jack Fenker brought a date from Sarasota High, Mary Richardson.

 

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