Seniors Lillian Ossowski and David Bay were elected by their peers to be prom king and queen during prom night. (Falcon News photo)
Elmira High School students who attended prom elected seniors David Bay and Lillian Ossowski to be king and queen.
Students arrived at the Ford Alumni Center at the University of Oregon on Saturday night for EHS’ annual prom.
Upon arrival, students selected among senior princes Bay, Ethan Bennett and Braxton Christofferson for prom king. The vote for prom queen was among senior princesses Ossowski, Shyanne Foust and Maritza Espinoza.
All senior royalty members were honored before the king and queen were announced. Evan Booth and Kiara Tierce were also honored as junior prince and princess.
EHS Leadership provided the opportunity for royalty to pick a walking and dancing partner.
When the king and queen were announced, they were given the first slow dance of the night. Bay chose to dance with junior Lea Baldree and Ossowski with junior Garrett Summers.
Bay said being elected prom king was a moment to remember.
“It was unexpected, amazing,” Bay told Falcon News. “I thought [prom] was great. It was fun. Me and my friends really enjoyed it.”
Ossowski she she was surprised that she was elected as prom queen.
“It was kind of a little honor, everyone recognizing me,” she said, “and feeling like a big part of the school.”
The prom queen was delighted to have the experience.
“It definitely added to the experience of my senior year,” Ossowksi said with a laugh. “With it happening the same week I qualified for State, it is just like another happy event that happened in high school.
“I have a little crown to remember it, which is kind of cool.”
Principal Cydney Vandercar and senior Gavin SnellSeniors David Bay and Lillian OssowskiEHS prom royalty prepares with their dates before the king and queen are announcedFrom left, junior Akela Buckland, senior Lilly Frank, their guests, and senior Madison BuckleyJuniors Haiden Boggs and Ray RubySenior Ethan Bennett and junior Kiara TierceSenior David Bay and junior Lea BaldreeFrom left, junior Zane Clemmer, senior Maritza Espinoza and junior Lindsey CordellProm royalty, from left: seniors Ethan Bennett, Braxton Christofferson, David Bay, Lillian Ossowski, Maritza Espinoza and Shyanne Foust, and junior Kiara TierceSeniors Johnathan Rhodes and Quinton BucklandEHS staff members, from left, Emmy Erwin, Michelle Nelson, Cydney Vandercar and Tessa SlagerOn the left, junior Lea Baldree and senior David Bay; on the right, junior Garrett Summers and senior Lillian OssowskiSenior Alicia Murdock with guestEHS staff members Ashley Haag and Mikaylah HammontreeJuniors JT Myers and Sophia StoutSeniors Lillian Ossowski and David BayEHS staff Members Emmy Erwin, Michelle Nelson, Mikaylah Hammontree, Joel Smith, Ashley Haag and Tessa SlagerSeniors Riley Weston, Caylee Farrar, Jade Jones, Austyn Woolcott and guestsSenior Alex Landis and staff member Tammy EutslerSeniors Lillian Ossowski and David BayJuniors Ariana Haag and Layla BurgessJunior Phoenix Miller and seniors Casi Carleton and Kelsey HempleSeniors Colton Leturno, Baylee Bryant, Keegan McBride and guestFrom left, senior Alicia Murdock, senior Kara Catmull, junior Liam McGuire, and guestFrom left, junior Jerron Hartley, sophomore Cassidy Valenzuela, senior Trinity Lawrence, sophomores Amelia Cushman and Sadie Sheppeard and junior Nasius EvensonJuniors Hannah Humphrey and Cailey EdenJuniors Sophia Stout and JT MyersEHS staff members Cody Brock and Joel SmithEHS guys taking a group photo on the patioFrom left, juniors Ricardo Cervantez, guest, Leidy Vazquez, guest and Jose EstradaFrom left, junior Jayden Breaux, senior Josiah Hartzell, senior Braxton Christofferson and junior guest Lexy RazFrom left, guest, junior Lea Baldree, sophomore Sadie Sheppeard and junior Nasius EvensonSenior Jade Jones and junior Owen Booth
