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The force is strong with Riverview prom

Riverview High School hosts prom with "A Galaxy Far Far Away" theme.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 9:08 p.m. May 7, 2016
  • Sarasota
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In a galaxy far, far away—or the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Sarasota—Riverview High School students danced beneath thousands of stars projected on the ceiling Saturday evening. 

The theme for prom this year was “In A Galaxy Far Far Away.” Some students stayed true to the theme incorporating Princess Leia’s iconic side buns. While others accessorized with a Jedi’s favorite weapon, the lightsaber. 

Caleb Pryor, Cyanne Doyle, Gabrielle Nutter and Olivia Neal duel with lightsabers during the
Caleb Pryor, Cyanne Doyle, Gabrielle Nutter and Olivia Neal duel with lightsabers during the "A Galaxy Far Far Away" prom.
Students Chase Causey and Michaela Fox incorporated the theme by bringing lightsabers.
Students Chase Causey and Michaela Fox incorporated the theme by bringing lightsabers.
Brittany Clark and Kaitlin Chapman
Brittany Clark and Kaitlin Chapman
Felicia Fonte, Vanessa Herrera and Abby Slaughbaugh
Felicia Fonte, Vanessa Herrera and Abby Slaughbaugh
Suzanne Struther, Rylee Wilson and Clay Linthicum
Suzanne Struther, Rylee Wilson and Clay Linthicum
Rylee Wilson and Clay Linthicum
Rylee Wilson and Clay Linthicum
Tony James and Alexis Derosiers
Tony James and Alexis Derosiers
The galactic theme carried into the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Sarasota with stars projected around the room.
The galactic theme carried into the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Sarasota with stars projected around the room.
Michael Zappardo and Karina Izquierdo make their way to the dance floor.
Michael Zappardo and Karina Izquierdo make their way to the dance floor.
Chase Dinkins and Lily Capierseno
Chase Dinkins and Lily Capierseno
Students hit the dance floor for the Riverview High School Prom.
Students hit the dance floor for the Riverview High School Prom.
Molly Gray, Cindy Zahnd, Gabriela Codina and Anthony Perley
Molly Gray, Cindy Zahnd, Gabriela Codina and Anthony Perley
Dominic Caldwell, Jilly Scott, Hunter Brown, Alivia Nolan, Jack Schemmel and Abby Maglich
Dominic Caldwell, Jilly Scott, Hunter Brown, Alivia Nolan, Jack Schemmel and Abby Maglich
Felipe Rojas and Marcella Yukniewicz
Felipe Rojas and Marcella Yukniewicz
Joe Le, Laurel De Luca, Daniel Lavarello and Sophia Mancuso
Joe Le, Laurel De Luca, Daniel Lavarello and Sophia Mancuso

 

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