Published February 17. 2022 06:22AM
By LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
The auditorium at Parkland High School was packed Feb. 12 with fans of the Mr. Parkland competition.
Returning after a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event, the 25th anniversary of the contest, was especially enjoyable for contestants and fans alike.
Ten seniors started the evening with an opening group dance followed by the swimsuit contest.
Next was the talent contest with each young man showing his unique skill.
Following the talent contest, it was time for the formal wear presentation and the individual dances.
C.E. Roth Formal Wear provided all the apparel for both the contestants and their escorts.
This year’s Mr. Parkland is Jared Sussman. First runner-up is Noah Rode, and second runner up is Priyanshu Dey.
Class of 2022 Advisor Sarah Yenser crowned Sussman.
Celebrity judges included Andre Williams, former NFL running back and owner of AW Selvedge Denim; Landon Annoni, TikToker and fashion archivist; WFMZ 69 TV anchor Melanie Falcon and Joe Sibilia, The Joe Piscopo Show producer.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Mr. Parkland 2022 judges for this year's contest included Landon Annoni, Class of 2017 celebrity fashion archivist; Joe Sibilia, Class of 2014, The Joe Piscopo Show producer; Andre Williams, Class of 2010, veteran of the NFL; and Melanie Falcon; WFMZ 69 News anchor.
Wesley Englebert and escort Makayla Brunnabend show their special style during the formal wear presentation.
An energetic Jared Sussman and escort Natasha Tretter show their unique style.
Priyanshu Dey and escort Alena Attieh make smooth moves during the formal wear presentation.
Michael Glick and escort Kyla Groller are in sync during the formal wear presentation at the Mr. Parkland contest.
Escort Teddie Maner and Ollie Stroup mix it up during the formal wear presentation.
Noah Rode and escort Kami Corba show off their moves during the formal wear presentation.
Making a unique entrance are Shlok Dholakia and “passenger” Rishika Rohatgi, his escort for the evening.
Jamian Roman and escort Dayanara Juarez show off their successful stage presentation.
Marcus Shin and escort Brenna Pelizzoni give an exciting show while on stage.
Wesley Englebert's talents: guitar, logging and lacrosse were on display during the talent competition.
Jared Sussman sang a heartfelt song during the talent competition of the Mr. Parkland contest on Feb. 12.
