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Braden River Middle School students bust a move

The eighth-graders held their annual dance Friday.


  • By Jessica Salmond
  • | 11:10 p.m. June 3, 2016
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Eighth-graders got to spend time with friends during the end-of-the-year dance Friday. 
Organized by teacher Jillene Bergeron, the dance's theme this year took attendees on a trip to Asia.
Returning by popular demand, the dance also had a room for students to check in personal belongings, including purses, jackets and shoes.

"The heels lasted about 45 minutes on average," said Kristin Saltzmann, the science teacher.

William Gonzalez gives his girlfriend Kate Walker a kiss on the cheek.
William Gonzalez gives his girlfriend Kate Walker a kiss on the cheek.
Alexis Hernandez brought flowers to Lissette Trejillo, who said he was her best friend.
Alexis Hernandez brought flowers to Lissette Trejillo, who said he was her best friend.
Some girls ditched their shoes for the dance floor.
Some girls ditched their shoes for the dance floor.
Teachers and faculty helped decorate and set up the dance.
Teachers and faculty helped decorate and set up the dance.
Morgan Hart and Eric Oliveros were crowned the princess and prince of the dance.
Morgan Hart and Eric Oliveros were crowned the princess and prince of the dance.
Josh Demurias, Sydney Brummett, Gemma Zapatha and Cory Swavely
Josh Demurias, Sydney Brummett, Gemma Zapatha and Cory Swavely
Emily Byrd snaps a photo for Miah Lowman and Taylor Harvey.
Emily Byrd snaps a photo for Miah Lowman and Taylor Harvey.
Nathan Wallis, Bryce Cummings and Aaron Potnar show off their moves.
Nathan Wallis, Bryce Cummings and Aaron Potnar show off their moves.
Sabah Sandhu and Sofia Turasz
Sabah Sandhu and Sofia Turasz
Jacqueline Tepetate, Ana Vazquez and Marina Herrera
Jacqueline Tepetate, Ana Vazquez and Marina Herrera
Miah Lowman, Christopher Holmes, Aubri Green, Kendrik Byakika and Brandon Barton
Miah Lowman, Christopher Holmes, Aubri Green, Kendrik Byakika and Brandon Barton
Grace Dunn, Taylor Ferber and Sophia Torlucci
Grace Dunn, Taylor Ferber and Sophia Torlucci
Morgan Kirlangitis shows off her corsage.
Morgan Kirlangitis shows off her corsage.
Desi Barfield, Heaven Bazo and Desi Hallifax
Desi Barfield, Heaven Bazo and Desi Hallifax

 

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