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Glitz, glamour for Sarasota High School Prom

Sarasota High School hosts prom with a theme inspired by "The Great Gatsby."


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 9:35 p.m. May 14, 2016
  • Sarasota
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Sarasota High School brought back the roaring 1920s with a “The Great Gatsby” theme for prom Saturday night at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

Subtle nods to the era of glitz and glamour were noted even in the crowns for the prom king and queen. 

Seniors Tyesha Brown and Luke Wright were crowned prom queen and king, respectively. After the couple took their first dance they were joined by the rest of the students initiating the dancing portion of the evening. 

LaRon Harris and Amy Saunders share a dance.
LaRon Harris and Amy Saunders share a dance.
Amber Kerry, Lillie Zaccagnino, Ryan Kauk, Philopateer
Amber Kerry, Lillie Zaccagnino, Ryan Kauk, Philopateer "Philo" Rizkalla and Dylan Wemheuer
Claire Mizen-Halperin, Ally Merrill and Sarah Mizen-Halperin
Claire Mizen-Halperin, Ally Merrill and Sarah Mizen-Halperin
The theme for the evening was also reflected in the crown and tiara for the prom king and queen.
The theme for the evening was also reflected in the crown and tiara for the prom king and queen.
Debby Abt, brothers Andrew and Phillip Eisenmann and Faith Raynew
Debby Abt, brothers Andrew and Phillip Eisenmann and Faith Raynew
Harrison Brock, Kali Karcher, Maximo Der Borhossian, Lucelia Nelles and Andy Clark
Harrison Brock, Kali Karcher, Maximo Der Borhossian, Lucelia Nelles and Andy Clark
Isaiah Priester and Joshua Booker
Isaiah Priester and Joshua Booker
Jasmine Foxx and Sharina Ortiz
Jasmine Foxx and Sharina Ortiz
The dance floor at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota had the initials for Sarasota High School spelled out.
The dance floor at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota had the initials for Sarasota High School spelled out.
Friends Nick Bilotta, Bria Miller, Patrick Tugawin, Sierra Pitts, Hannah Stallings and Lauren Targaszewski goof around in the photo booth.
Friends Nick Bilotta, Bria Miller, Patrick Tugawin, Sierra Pitts, Hannah Stallings and Lauren Targaszewski goof around in the photo booth.
Parker Betts and Lauren Dubbs
Parker Betts and Lauren Dubbs
The prom court with Ryan Jenkins, Amy Saunders, Jacob Pilz, Tyesha Brown, Claire Goodman, Luke Wright, Emily Gerkin and Alex Dechiara.
The prom court with Ryan Jenkins, Amy Saunders, Jacob Pilz, Tyesha Brown, Claire Goodman, Luke Wright, Emily Gerkin and Alex Dechiara.
Tyesha Brown and Luke Wright were crowned prom queen and king.
Tyesha Brown and Luke Wright were crowned prom queen and king.
Richard DelBosque and Linda Chau
Richard DelBosque and Linda Chau
The theme for the evening was
The theme for the evening was "The Great Gatsby."
Faith Raynew and Phillip Eisenmann
Faith Raynew and Phillip Eisenmann

 

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