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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With a “La Vita è Bella” theme, Notre Dame Academy held its senior prom in the heart of Italy Thursday night at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bloomfield.
In Nicotra’s Ballroom, life was certainly “beautiful” as it was decked out with flowers, lemons and even a mini Vespa. With an opening speech from principal Meaghan O’Brien and blessing from Sr. Christa Gesztesi, over 150 guests took to the floor to dance the night away.
Notre Dame Academy was extremely thankful to its vendors, particularly Esquared for the music, MGM Guernera Brothers for providing live music during cocktail hour, Langdon Florist for the centerpieces on each table, Batter Up Bakery for providing fresh cannolis and Hope Floats for the balloon art and backdrop for making the night possible.
Grand entrance
Despite a steady downfall of rain between 6:30 and 7:15, that didn’t stop the Gators and their guests from showing up in style. From party buses to white limos, the Grymes Hill school was dressed to impress with the ladies sporting elegant and lavish gowns while the gents looked dapper in matching suits and tuxedos.
Best dressed
While there were three main contenders for the title, it was ultimately Isabella Gramegna and Justin Chi who won “Best Dressed.” Dressed for the theme and standing out from the crowd, Gramegna wore a white and light blue floral dress adorned with ruffles with a bouquet to match. Her date, Chi, wore a grey suit with a matching floral bowtie to Gramegna’s ensemble.
Isabella Gramegna and Justin Chi won the coveted title of "Best Dressed," with Gramegna dressing on theme with a white and light blue floral dress and Chi with a grey suit and matching floral bowtie. (Annie DeBiase for the Advance/SILive.com)(Annie DeBiase for the Advance/SILive.com)
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Prom schedule
Thursday, May 8
Thursday, May 15
Wednesday, May 21
Thursday, May 22
Notre Dame Academy
Friday, May 23
G.R.A.C.E. Foundation
Lavelle Preparatory/New Ventures/Nicotra Early College charter schools
Wednesday, May 28
McKee High School
Thursday, May 29
Moore Catholic High School
Friday, May 30
Port Richmond High School
Great Kills High School
Monday, June 2
St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School
Tuesday, June 3
CSI High School
Wednesday, June 4
Gaynor McCown High School
Hungerford School
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Staten Island
Friday, June 6
Susan Wagner High School
Saturday, June 7
Staten Island Academy
Wednesday, June 11
St. Joseph Hill Academy
Bishop Patrick V. Ahern High School
Thursday, June 12
Curtis High School
Friday, June 13
New Dorp High School
South Richmond High School
Junior proms
Wednesday, May 21
St. Joseph Hill Academy
Thursday, May 22
St. Peter’s Boys High School
Saturday, May 31
Monsignor Farrell High School
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