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Cape prom brings smiles and memories

700 enjoy an evening of dancing and fun
The Cape students danced the night away at the junior/senior prom May 13 at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
May 16, 2023

A little rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of the Cape Henlopen High School student body as they held their senior/junior prom May 13 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.

The theme was Festival Fun and was inspired by music festivals such as Firefly and Coachella. The event included jugglers, food, glowing glasses and sparkly tambourines.

Carly Miller of Styled events planned the decorations that perfectly matched the vibe of the theme: LED light tunnel at the entrance; a sequined step-and-repeat wall; live trees with fairy lights and lanterns; a ceiling design with lights, tropical greenery, disco balls and ribbon chandeliers; and a silent disco room. DJ Jimmy Snead of First Class Sound provided music for both the main dance area as well as the very popular silent disco room.

Two entertainers from Starfire Entertainment captivated students as they waited in line to check in and later gave several LED light performances on the stage behind the DJ. Chick-Fil-A and Philly Pretzel Factory donated light refreshments, and a donut wall provided dessert. Class of 2024 Co-Advisors Lindsay Williamson and Mary Garvert worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this year’s prom. 

“Despite the pouring rain that ultimately canceled promenade, the evening was a huge success,” said Garvert. “Students seemed to truly enjoy themselves and they loved the different unique components of this year’s prom, such as the entertainers, the step-and-repeat wall, the LED light-up sunglasses and tambourines, and the silent disco room.”   

 

Cape Prom King Colby Smith, left, and Queen Crystal Hendricks.
Ready to make a grand entrance are (l-r) LJ Reese, Olivia Burrows, Nick Crews, Kayla Kline, Jayde Kabino and RT Reese.
Seniors Tatum Friend, left, and Thomas Gibbs walk through the tunnel of lights entering the event.
Ava Dolan, left, attended the event with Mason “Little Tony” Mendez.
Striking a pose as they enter the event are (l-r) Drew Zimmerman, Lulu Rishko and Odin Potemski.
Friends posing for the camera are (l-r) Brayen Stevenson, Charles Poole and Kevin Lewandowski.
Showing off their secret agent pose are friends (l-r) Ella Portman, Abbie Stubbs and Jasmine Piper.
Janiya Hinton, left, and Timiah Jackson walk into the prom.
Alex Shives, left, and Lauralee Mobius pose at the entrance.
Crutches didn’t hinder Brian Fleming and his date Natalie Derrickson.
Sophia Zych, left, and Morgan Dawson pose for a picture.
Trey Quinones is documenting the dancing on his phone with Jocelyn Fisher.
Gabriel Dornes, left, attends the prom with Liam Mack.
Avery Ritchey, left, and Ella Ruppert sashay into the prom.
Kayleigh Mault, left, and Rosemary Waples are ready to dance.
Kahla Lorah, left, and Autumn Criscos enter the convention hall.
Robert Reese-Hengel, left, and Myla Ray are dressed to the nines.
Cousins Bryce Persia, left, and Jay’Lyn Slater pose for a family picture.
Getting together for a picture while on a break from dancing are (l-r) Talan Stephens, Samantha Tanner, Kali Pennington and Connor Kugelmann.
Dancing to the beat are (l-r) Odin Potemski and Alex and Daniel Shives.
The theme was Festival Fun, which included jugglers, food, glowing glasses and sparkly tambourines.
Casanyah Parker-Upshur sashays into the prom in her long dress.
Chloe Wood, right, poses with her date Adam Mudri.
Gavin Woodyard-Wideman, left, and Trey Quinones are sharp-dressed men.
The dance floor was hopping.
A beach ball was a hit with the dancers.
Briana Milnamow, left, and Hayden Wheeler make their entrance into the festival.
Owen Steele, left, and Evie Hogan are looking good at the prom.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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