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Junior Prom: A Night to Remember

Nishka Singh, Staff Writer • May 20, 2026

Prowl editors, Lilliana Girouard and Jane Carty, pose for a photo at prom.

Lilliana Girouard
SWHS juniors, Tanvi Mishra, Erin Fang, Pranathi Matcha and Aanya Shah, pose for a selfie on the dance floor.

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SWHS students, Caleb Statz, Tristen Hamby, Jocelyn Veilleux, Aubrey Pugrab, Graiden McGinn, and Cameron McConnell pose for photos before prom. (photo courtesy of Jocelyn Veilleux)

Jocelyn Veilleux
Students socializing outside the Hartford Marriott Downtown ballroom, where appetizers and desserts were available throughout the night.

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SWHS junior, Isabella Laguardia and date Jared Macaluso pose for a photo before the prom. (photo courtesy of Isabella Laguardia)
A friend group poses for photos in Hartford’s Bushnell Park. (photo courtesy of Anushka Praveenkumar)
SWHS students pose for photos at West Hartford’s Elizabeth Park Conservancy.

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Students socialize on the dance floor at the 2026 junior prom.

Jane Carty
Class of 2027 officers and advisors, Mrs. Caless, Rishi Murali, Abigail Ambooken, Jane Carty, Yohan Varghese, and Mr. D’Amato at prom.

Jane Carty
Complimentary dessert table accessible to attendees of the junior prom.

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On Friday, May 15th, students from the Class of 2027 came together at the Downtown Hartford Marriott to celebrate one of the most memorable events of their high school experience: junior prom.

Students arrived dressed in elegant gowns and suits, many with bouquets, corsages, or boutonnières. From the moment students entered the venue, it was clear that this was going to be a very special experience for everyone in attendance.

The venue was beautifully decorated, with custom centerpieces designed for the event by a local flower shop. Students were able to socialize with each other beyond the dance floor, with a photobooth station open to all students, as well as couches, tables, desserts, and drink stations.

The banquet tables and dance floor were located within the ballroom. Attendees had access to the dinner buffet at 7:00, and once the dinner service ended, overhead lights shut off and neon lights turned on, setting the scene for an energetic evening. The DJ played a mix of popular songs throughout the evening, even featuring songs from different languages, including Hindi, Spanish and English, so there was something for everyone.

Prom gave students the opportunity to relax with their friends, serving as a well deserved break after AP exams. For many students, the event was an important milestone in their high school experience, creating memories that will last long after the school year ends.

SWHS junior, Erin Fang, shared that her favorite part of the evening was the dancing. “I really enjoyed dancing as a group with my friends on the dance floor. The photographer also took a lot of candid pictures of us while dancing, which was fun,” said Fang.

As the night came to an end, students slowly made their way out of the venue, taking with them the photos and memories of the evening. This year’s junior prom gave students a chance to celebrate their high school experience, and enjoy a memorable night with their friends and classmates.

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About the Contributors

Nishka Singh, Staff Writer

Nishka Singh is a Staff Writer for The Bobcat Prowl, where she covers multiple topics related to students in SWHS. Nishka enjoys writing opinion pieces, and voicing different perspectives regarding several issues. Outside of school, Nishka is an active member of many clubs at SWHS, and an avid figure skater. In the future, Nishka hopes to attend university, and pursue a career in the medical field.

Lilliana Girouard, Web Editor

Lilliana Girouard is the Web Editor for The Bobcat Prowl. This is her third year in journalism and her first year as an editor. She’s on the swim team at the high school and swims outside of school as well. In her free time, she likes to read, spend time with friends, and travel. After high school, she wants to attend college and pursue a career in the medical field.

Jane Carty, Copy Editor

Jane Carty is the Copy Editor for The Bobcat Prowl. She reviews articles prior to publication and ensures grammatical and factual accuracy among the Prowl’s content. She is a junior and this will be her second year working for the Bobcat Prowl. She is a member of student leadership including class office and student council. Jane runs for the girls cross country team in the fall and dances competitively year round. In her free time she enjoys reading, baking, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.