Masquerade Ball

Our Ōtaki College ball, held on May 13, was definitely a night to remember! With the theme as Masquerade, attendees showed up with dazzling masks and awesome rides.

First up on the red carpet was our beloved school cat, Ed. Our guests were greeted on their way in by Principal, Matua Andy, and Ngā Kākākura, Hannah Thompson and Caleb Smith. After a brief pause for a photo under the balloon arch, attendees made their way through a sparkling tunnel and into the main attraction. The school hall was transformed into a brilliant ballroom with gold and white embellishments pulling it all together.

The photobooth was up and running, DJ Ra was playing crowd favourites, and the dance floor was full until the very end. Among our guests were Head Students from Paraparaumu College, Kāpiti College, Waiopehu College, and Horowhenua College.

Drinks were served by our lovely Year 10 waitresses, and our kitchen staff set out a brilliant supper that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Many thanks to Anne Hagan, Christine Ferron, Kirsten Heenan, Genna McAlpine, Shayla Puketapu, Jordan Thompson, and Karen Hamilton for their hard work with the food preparation.

As the night came to an end, the votes were in and results were as follows:

Year 13 Royalty - Hannah Thompson and Caleb Smith.

Year 12 Royalty - Boston Pollock and Spencer Martin

Best Dress - Neve Jarnell

Best Suit - Ollie Moyle

Sharpest Dressed - Sam Georgetti and Forest Glanville Hall

Best Ride - Skye Heenan and Tama P. with their shopping cart entry!

All in all, the 2023 Ōtaki College ball was a great success. Thanks to this year's Ball Committee for their efforts and mahi, thank you to all college staff that helped out on the night, and many thanks again to Anne Hagan for making this wonderful night possible.

Skye Heenan

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