- April 4, 2025
Seniors Kaitlyn Harper, Ryan Garrison, Tyler Woodin and Ali Thomas say it feels great to be at prom.
Photo by Liz RamosSenior Grayson Guevara and Briana Bird can't wait for more people to hit the dance floor so they can join in on the fun.
Photo by Liz RamosJuniors Savanna White, Jonna Denny and Kati-Collins look forward to spending time with friends at prom.
Photo by Liz RamosJuniors Connor Meyer and Sydney Julien are excited to dance the night away.
Photo by Liz RamosJuniors Alex Vaillancourt, Kieran Dean and Nikolai Sabou grab props to take a memorable photo.
Photo by Liz RamosSeniors Nick Misuar and Tyler Howald, juniors Brooke Harris and Alex Vaillancourt and sophomore Makenna Elliott have fun together at prom.
Photo by Liz RamosStudents throw their hands up in the air and jump to the beat.
Photo by Liz RamosStudents have fun dancing.
Photo by Liz RamosStudents show off their moves on the dance floor.
Photo by Liz RamosLakewood Ranch High students pack the dance floor during the prom.
Photo by Liz RamosSeniors Abigail Cackowski-Schnell and Ayana Rivera have fun at prom.
Photo by Liz RamosSeniors Yasmeen Soares and Stephanie Freisz are well dressed for the occasion.
Photo by Liz RamosSeniors Valeria Erazo and Muda Osman show off their style at the prom.
Photo by Liz RamosSenior Madilyn Gemme dances to "Cotton-Eyed Joe."
Photo by Liz RamosSeniors Darcey Bullas, Kate Tuchman and Eden Gibbs are thrilled to be at prom. Tuchman says her senior prom is bittersweet.
Photo by Liz RamosSenior Skylar Cox is crowned prom queen by junior Sophia D'Orazio.
Photo by Liz RamosSeniors Jaithan Phillips and Skylar Cox are named prom king and queen.
Photo by Liz RamosSeniors Skylar Cox and Jaithan Phillips have their first dance as prom queen and king to "Don't Stop Believin'."
Photo by Liz RamosTony Lenchinsky, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, echoed the thoughts of many of his classmates at the Senior Prom.
"It feels like we finally made it," he said.
The celebration took place at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.
"After everything we've had to put up with, it's nice to celebrate and be with all my friends in one place," Lenchinsky said. "It's magical."
Some students said the prom also is a bittersweet time.
"Prom, to me, is the last time before graduation that I get to be with all my friends before going off to college," senior Kate Tuchman said. "I like saying 'hi' to everyone and seeing what dresses everyone is wearing."