SEC Prom 2014

There was plenty of tail feather shaking and rug cutting at the 8^th annual South East Consortium formal last Saturday night.

Participants arrived dressed to the nines for a Vegas themed evening at Bronxville High School. The gala was hosted by the energetic and outgoing Bronxville Youth Council led by staff advisor David Russert.

“It’s a fantastic night, one our students look forward to every year,” said Russert as he manned one of the game tables Saturday night.

As party goers trickled in the dance floor filled up with twisting feet, shaking hips and pumping arms to the familiar styles of DJ Mike. The party was truly under way when Chris Horan arrived quickly dancing into a shirt saturating sweat.

The ambiance was electrifying with palm trees, Vegas themed decorations, an ever- changing DJ booth and Vegas gambling chips strewn across tables. Besides the windows on the walls one would think you were on the floor of Ceasar’s.

Dancing can build up quite an appetite but that was easily solved thank to Mamaroneck Village Pizza and Pasta who catered the event. Attendees had a smorgasbord of food to choose from including two types of pasta, salad and chicken marsala.

Shortly after dinner and after a little more dancing it was time for the main event of the evening. One that was eagerly anticipated by all; the crowning of the prom King, Queen, Prince and Princess.

Maggie Stone and Chris Horan grabbed the princess and prince spot respectively. Approaching the stage to applause the two were visibly ecstatic with joy.  Both stood side by side as they were crowned.

There was a collective hush in anticipation of what was coming next, the crowning of the king and queen.  Mark Siragusa was named Prom King. Mark seemed triumphant in his victory as he walked up to the microphone, pumping his fist and grinning ear to ear.

Prom Queen? Marci Mehler! A woman who has been vying for the honor for years. Tears erupted from her eyes as the Tiara was placed on her head. The only words she was able to get were “thank you, thank you.” It was a very moving moment and there was hardly a dry eye in the gymnasium because of it.

The night ended with cake, more dancing and warm feelings towards one another. The South East Consortium prom has become something everyone looks forward to during the year. It’s a night to get dressed up, dance with friends and have some laughs. 

Check out another article written about our Prom night: Phil Reisman: At long last, Marci is crowned prom queen