Prom - A Night to Remember

Written By: Salma Tartoussieh

Photos By: Ms. Turnbull and Salma Tartoussieh

On May 27th, 2022, T.A Blakelock held its first prom since the beginning of the pandemic. All grade 12 students were invited to go to the Burlington Convention Centre to enjoy a fun night of dressing up and dancing with their friends.

Lizzie Sheehan, Mrs. McAllan, and Salma

Tartoussieh posing in front of an enchanted

forest arch.

Inside the Burlington Convention Centre, TAB's grade 12 students met in the emerald room. Ms. Sian and the Prom committee took their own time to decorate the room according to this year's chosen theme: enchanted forest. Not only had they decorated the prom venue, but they also sold the tickets, chose the food, found a DJ, and bought decorations.

At the start of prom, all students were ushered into the main foyer by the teachers. As people arrived, so did the compliments, boosting everyone's confidence! The overall atmosphere of prom was very welcoming.

As the last grade twelve students walked in, everyone began sitting down at their assigned tables and the food was served: pasta with chicken parmesan and a baked Alaska dessert.

Drew Lamont, Luke Mazzocato, Chloe Dries, Katie Logan, Maren Gilchrist, Heidi Courage, Julia Ellis, Cole Husar, and Naomi Whittington all enjoying their prom meal.

The DJ began playing music after the food was eaten and everyone started piling onto the dance floor. There were dance battles and a Congo line, followed by slow dancing with dates as the music softened.

The next day, a few grade 12s were asked to comment on prom 2022. Shiv Ranjit says he's "never complimented so many people in one night." He was so surprised at how amazing everyone looked when they dressed up.

Another student, Nevan Murtagh, exclaimed, "Prom was such a fun atmosphere to be in!" Others who were interviewed also said kind words about the decorations and how enjoyable the event was.

At the end of the day, it could be said that this prom was a major success! Not only did it serve as an excuse to dress up, but it was a night to celebrate all four years of high school: the friendships built, the school spirit, and bringing the entire graduating class together for the last time before graduation. Prom, along with the graduation ceremony, marks the last days of high school and the start of a new adventure for the graduates. ConGRADulations, class of 2022!

Below are some of the pictures taken that night:

Elliot Pilkey, Adam Charszewski, Hunter Buday, Kalina Pincoe, and Sami Toomeh

Hagar Elhelali, Eszter Reti, Dayana Tsyrenova, Samantha Gauer, Hannah Marini, Raghad Genina, Sapna Gill, Anastasia Ikonomovski, and Alexandra Grigoras

Jeffrey Lutz, Will Bowman, Collin Murray, Yizhen Chen, Will Blenkhorne, Ethan Chernitzky, Lucas Komljenovic, Gavin Lusby, and Nick McNevin

Bella Henderson, Jennifer Penman Herce, Micheal Vitale, and Andree Denomme

Krish Uppal, Shams Hadi, Trevor Wilush, Miles Bowen, Reece Holmes, and Patrick Meehan

Nevan Murtagh, Nate Lloyd-Davies, Sam Nissan, Mieka Theil, Nolan Grierson, Oscar Zielinski and Lukas Chocina

Amalo Adusei, Brandon Robson, Scott Parker, Tanner Davies, Conan Spruin,

and Scarlett Cleary

Josh Ford, Evan Head, Shane Truffen, Sophie Bernier, Anna Dickson, Dylan Eadie,

and Maria Molleda

Ms. Brookes, Mr. Alchesi, Ms. McAllan, Ms. Salerno, and Mrs. Barry photobombing

Viona Kouhi, Jenna Mackenzie, Anika Puri, and Madelaine Williams

Baz Hamilton, Percy Polimac, and Jenny Dillon

Cassie Lyons, Georgina Morgan, Jana Vukcevic, Hayden Gelsheimer, and Francois Aubin

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