SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) – The Class of 2019 was determined to make their mark at Teen Times Prom Night and went all out to ensure that they are remembered. Teen Times hosted its 23rd annual Prom on Sunday night under the theme “Masquerade elegance” which featured extravagant Prom arrivals by senior students of the various high schools on St. Maarten.
What was once dominated by just limousines and other luxury cars, the arrival at Prom Night has evolved into an event in and of itself. On Sunday night students rolled up in the customary luxury cars and vans, but this was compliment with dancers, drummers, motorbikes, large African masks, paparazzi style entourages and more.
Once students began to arrive at Lotus Night Club, their presentation held up traffic slightly but drew the attention of several tourists who joined parents and friends as onlookers to the spectacle. “The arrivals at Prom are now a big part of the event. We even give a small cash prize for it so the students try to out-do eachother every year. It is something to see, amazing” Coordinator of Teen Times Rochelayne Rommy-Richardson said.
While the spectacle was ongoing downstairs, many other senior students of the Class of 2019 were already partying upstairs in Lotus for their Prom. Music was provided by MixMaster Pauly for the first part of the evening until the Prom’s official DJ, Cut Creator DJ Outkast arrived on a flight from a gig overseas. Outkast has been the official Prom DJ for well over a decade.
From there it was dancing and socializing the entire night for the students. Near midnight Teen Times selected its title holders for Prom Night 2019. Armani France was named as Prom King and the student with the best arrival at prom. Dorothy James was named Prom Queen, Kyle Fleming was name prom Prince, Craishauna Hendricks as Prom Princess, Patrick Salmon was named the best dressed guy and Giovanna Maietti as best dressed girl.
The awards were guided by MC King Rumer and presented by Ms. St. Maarten Senior carnival Queen D’Shnay Mathew York. The prizes were all presented by the TelEm Group of Companies who dinated smart phones and phone credit to the students.
“We had an amazing night again and it was all made possible by the students and their parents who went all out for this Masquerade Prom. The masks were stunning and their attitudes were all positive. They really brought the Prom Spirit,” Rommy-Richardson said.
She continued: “We also couldn’t do it without the kind hospitality of Manny and Fred of Lotus Night Club, DJ Outkast of course, the generosity of MP Frans Richardson and TelEm, Janique Coram and Tasana Aventurin and the company Just Creative who handled our décor this year and Bertaux “Mr. Rude” Fleming for his dependable service. Lastly to the members of Teen Times, this is a proud tradition for us, 23 years strong. I am very proud of all of them for maintaining a positive, clean fun event that St. Maarten can be proud of.”
Prom King Armina France also won for best arrival at Prom, complete with large masks and a folkloric drummer.
Students having themselves a great time at Teen Times Prom Night 2019.
Source: Souliga Newsday https://www.soualiganewsday.com/index.php/local/soualiga-newsday-top-stories/item/26206-extravagant-arrivals-stand-out-at-teen-times-prom-night-2019.html
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