April 27, 2023
By Alexandra Lourenço
Staff Writer
This year’s prom will take place on May 4 at the Tides Estate in North Haledon. With prom just one week away, juniors share what they are most looking forward to about the big event:
“I am excited to dress up with all of my friends and have a fun time with everyone.”
– Gabriella Auteri
“The thing I am looking forward to the most is attending a formal event with the people in my life. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
– Thomas Hiel
“I’m looking forward to going to New York City [after prom] with all of my friends.”
– Shane Keeler
“I’m looking forward to hanging out with my friends.”
– Jake Kuenzle
“I’m looking forward to [getting] to spend a lot of time with my friends and listen to good music, and I’m excited to see what everyone is going to wear.”
– Olivia Oliveira
“I have been looking forward to prom probably my whole high school career…. I remember going to my cousin’s [for photos] in the park. The whole atmosphere has always been cool to me.”
– Michael Rizzo
“I’m most looking forward to seeing all the hard work the Prom Committee has been putting in. We have been picking out decorations and ideas for a while now, and I cannot wait to see it all together. I’m excited to see the DJ and the venue.”
– Julia Tozduman
“I am looking forward to being able to be with all of my friends and just have a good time all together…. Just getting to share that experience with them is going to be great.”
– Maya Wachlaczenko
PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRA LOURENÇO