Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy a prom date in Paris
Hyatt Regency in Sarasota creates a very French atmosphere for Lakewood Ranch High students.
By
Andrew Atkins
| 8:10 a.m. April 7, 2019
East County
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It was a romantic night in Paris, right here in Florida.
Approximately 600 students attended the Lakewood Ranch High School prom at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota April 5. The theme was "A Night in the City of Lights."
The hotel foyer had a two-story Eiffel Tower replica and mini Eiffel Towers lit up and flashed on the registration tables.
Food filled the ballroom, and there was no shortage of decorations or bass-heavy beats rippling through the air.
Sure, it might not have felt exactly like Paris. But the magic of the evening let the students pretend — just for a night.
Ali Aoudi and Molly Lofthouse, both Lakewood Ranch High juniors, enjoyed a quick trip to the Eiffel Tower.
Ayoub Aoudi, who graduated last year, was the guest of Lakewood Ranch High senior Maritza Gonzalez.
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Jennifer Sanchez and Jose Guerra arrive for their big night.
Senior Brianna Martin stopped at a table to vote for the Prom Queen and King.
Prom guests were greeted by a two-story Eiffel Tower replica at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.
Braden River senior Austin Webb attended alongside Jess Husel, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School.
Junior Kyra Rouse, senior Nick Josephson, senior Gavin Pavkovich, and junior Hana Tomik were all smiles as they walked into their prom.
Lakewood Ranch High junior Kelly Walker and Braden River sophomore Lucas Warner arrive at the Hyatt.
Juniors Brittney Ta and Sydney Bui make a big entrance at the Hyatt.
Excited students head to their prom.
Student staff members worked diligently to get the students signed in and on to the festivities.
Juniors Mariette Tomlinson and Sasha Krill were ready to dance.
Senior Pauline Tarver's look rivaled that of a princess.
After dinner, the students headed to the dance floor.
Senior Brandon Plimley and junior Ellie Wietecha may have arrived an hour past the start time, but the party was only just getting started.
The photo booth turned out to be quite the hit as students waited in line for their turn.
The heavy use of blue lights captured the feeling of night while glimmering white lights felt like street lights and stars.
