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Moffat County prom provides magical night

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Andy Bockelman

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Moffat County students dance during the prom Saturday, April 27.
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With a theme evoking an enchanting fairy tale experience, Moffat County High School’s annual spring formal event provided memorable moments galore.

MCHS prom took place Saturday night as students donned their gowns and tuxedos for an evening of entertainment.

Following the Grand March presentation at the school, prom-goers headed to the Center of Craig for “Tangled in the Memories,” a night inspired by the Disney film “Tangled,” with decorations like paper lanterns, boats, flowers and vines similar to the adventures of fairy tale princess Rapunzel.

With prom changing venues year by year, junior class adviser Allie Feezell said she liked the location as a two-story building and its location in town.

“I wanted it to be downtown, and having it here, people could explore some of the local businesses or get something to eat before it,” Feezell said.

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As an MCHS art teacher, Feezell also took pride in creating a worthy atmosphere.

“I figured we could treat it like an art installation and make it look really cool.”

Isaac Reyes-Duarte and Olivia Cordova were among the junior prom committee.

“Putting this all together was really fun, we really liked the theme, and I think everybody likes all these decorations,” Cordova said.

Prom royalty announced at the end of the night included more names than usual, as two ties were announced: juniors Gavin Barrett and Wyatt Tucker both won Prom Prince, and seniors Zeke Alcantar and Evan Beaver both took flowered crowns to share Prom King.

Junior Fantasia Jowell was shocked when her name was announced as Prom Princess.

“It was kind of nerve-wracking standing up there with people I didn’t even know, but it’s been really fun dancing with friends and being at my first prom,” Jowell said.

While Jowell was unaware she was even in the running for the honor, senior Mara Beckett was hoping heavily for the tiara and couldn’t help celebrating when it came to be.

“I really wanted to win, and I was very nervous about it,” Beckett said. “I always wanted to be Prom Queen, and this was the cherry on top of my night.”

Moffat County’s Jordis White and Logan Bickford strike a pose at the Prom Grand March.
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Moffat County’s Aron Aguilar, Zaylan Kirby, Evan Beaver, Ian Hafey and Zeke Alcantar get goofy during the Prom Grand March.
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Moffat County’s Wyatt Tucker and Fantasia Jowell are named Prom Prince and Prom Princess.
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Moffat County’s Gracie Cox and Junior Welch pose during the prom.
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Students pose during the prom.
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