Evan Chinn
Arm in arm,
Jonathan Lafferty (11) and Angelene Woo (12) sauntered down the street lined
with parents and students, all eager to see and photograph the dates. Various
couples stopped along the road to take a quick picture, showing off their best
smiles. Just minutes earlier, the Chapel heaved with high schoolers and
teachers, all eager to finally discover the theme for the night. As the shock
of the fake Star Wars’ theme
subsided, out walked two knights in shining armour, causing laughter, applause,
and surprised looks among the crowd. Indeed, it was apparent that JSB would be
a night to remember.
Upon arriving at
the hotel, guests were given a warm welcome and a glimpse into the room so many
hours of work had gone into. As seniors and sponsors strolled down the red
carpet, their names being called over the microphone in a very proper medieval
accent, photographer Jonathon Stephen captured some of the best pictures of the
night. With all seated comfortably inside the room, the decorations became the
primary focus of most. A huge, red dragon head, complete with claws and teeth,
lay in one corner. A detailed castle wall, one of the primary photo props of
the night, lay in another. As the guests soaked in their surroundings, junior
class president, Jarrod Chang (11), extended his welcome on behalf of the
junior class to the senior class members.
Throughout the
course of the night, guests were treated with music, food, and games. Old
English music resonated around the room for the majority of the night, while
crowds of people waited in line for food or chatted at their tables. The room
erupted in laughter as embarrassing photos of seniors filled the projector
screen. Juniors stood behind the podium to honor a senior with a short note of
kind words and encouragement for the future; afterwards, they knighted their
respective seniors and gifted them with a small sword. Between tributes and
slide shows for seniors and sponsors, various games were played, such as “Guess
Who”, foam sword fencing, and arm wrestling.
As
the night drew to a close, photography clasped the room in a vice-like grip.
People scrambling from one group photo to another skittered across the room.
Groups of friends huddled tightly together for pictures, while others searched
the room for their next picture partner. As worn out students and teachers
walked back to the buses and slumped in their seats, a wave of tiredness swept
over the buses. Some fell victim to sleep, while others lightly chatted to
their partner and reminisced over the unforgettable night they had just
experienced.
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