PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZAgainst a stage backdrop of a balloon arch, Elbruz Atbakon kneels to simulate taking a cellphone photo of his partner, Emily Parra, during Whitehall High School’s annual prom fashion show Feb. 21. Atbakon chose a red paisley tuxedo with black vest and pants, while Parra chose a metallic gold dress as their prom wear designs. Sponsored by Zephyr Nation, the show featured fashion trends for this year’s upcoming high school prom season. Eighteen high school couples modeled prom fashions for an audience of students and parents with women’s dresses provided by Bridals by Sandra, Nazareth, and men’s tuxedos provided by C.E. Roth Formal Wear, Allentown. See additional photos on page A5.

In addition to their modeling duties, Justin Hussett and Emily Kern serve as the masters of ceremonies to announce each couple and describe their clothing selections in detail during Whitehall High School’s prom fashion show Feb. 21. Sponsored by Zephyr Nation, the show featured fashion trends for this year’s upcoming high school prom season. Eighteen high school couples modeled prom fashions for an audience of students and parents with women’s dresses provided by Bridals by Sandra of Nazareth and men’s tuxedos provided by C.E. Roth Formal Wear of Allentown.

Synthia Layous and Xavier Espaillat spray the stage with money while looking like “a million dollars” in their formal wear selections.

Enjoying their routine in the fashion show spotlight, Konnor Moyer sports a matching coat and bow tie, while partner Ava Kozak dazzles the audience with a sequin and beaded dress.

Maya Williams and Reed Felker are happy to model their formal attire.

A group of models gathers to display a brief overview of the popular fashion trends for the 2025 prom season. The goal of the fashion show is to connect local businesses who serve as vendors and the student body for prom season preparations.

This group of models displays only a portion of the wide range of formal wear available to their classmates when shopping for their clothing selections for the rapidly approaching prom season.

From left, parents Martin Donohue and Step Snyder join their daughter and model Sage Snyder and her modeling partner Adam Youwakim in congratulating them on their successful debut.