Prom Fashion Show: Highlight Reel!
- thomasrepass
- May 13
- 3 min read
Blacksburg High School’s annual Fashion Show took center stage on March 28, turning the auditorium into a runway of dazzling dresses, dapper tuxedos, and the kind of energy that only comes from a school wide event where students willingly twerk in formal wear.
This year’s theme, Voulez Vous, inspired by Mamma Mia, set the tone for a lively, theatrical experience. The show featured 27 models: 18 girls and 9 guys, strutting down the makeshift runway in outfits sourced from local boutique, Chantilly Lace, and BHS’s own collection. Whilst the girls changed dresses during intermission, the guys stuck with the same suits throughout, proving once and for all that formal wear equality is a myth.
Each model pair took to the stage with flair, performing a small skit, dance, or pose before hitting their short lived solo moment. From playful fake shootouts to dramatic twirls and, yes, even twerking, the creativity truly was truly limitless. The audience gasped at the stunning dresses, each shimmering under the bright stage lights, and the confidence radiating from the models made the whole show feel larger than life. “The show shattered my expectations, and I absolutely loved the dresses and set!” said Hrishil Dhanak (12), summing up the audience’s excitement.
The event wasn’t really just about prom dresses--it was a full fledged production. Organized by the Fashion Marketing and Advanced Fashion Marketing classes, the show was a collaborative effort involving multiple student groups. Cosmetology students worked their magic on hair and makeup, tech students ran lights and sound, and culinary students helped provide a show-stopping halftime segment, supplying three wedding cakes for the fiercely competitive eating contest.
Ms. Flad, the fashion marketing teacher, expressed pride in the students’ efforts, writing in an email, "I am so proud of how hard the students have worked."
The cake eating competition was an unexpected highlight, with Benji (11) narrowly beating Bentley (9) in a high stakes sugar showdown. Bentley’s entry was quite possibly the best part; sprinting down the aisle and leaping onto stage with a height only an Olympic competitor would reach. After initially being asked to leave the stage, the crowd booed until he was allowed to compete instead of the 2nd picked student. Talk about a real underdog story. Even Mr. Roberson (History teacher) joined in on the fun, stepping up to take on the challenge alongside the students, making the contest even more hilarious and unforgettable.
Hosting the event were Natalie Edwards (12) and Beckett Socha (12), who kept the energy high with their humor and charisma. From hyping up the crowd to seamlessly handling transitions, they played a major role in making the night flow smoothly. Natalie, laughing and glancing at Beckett, joked, “If there was anything I could change? I would make it so Beckett isn't in the show.” Their banter and chemistry on stage added an extra layer of entertainment to the show.
Even the school principals got in on the fun, taking the stage for a choreographed dance to Dancing Queen by ABBA. The girls rocking bright green pants and white shirts, they put on a performance that no one saw coming, but I promise everyone will remember.
Rut Thoren (12), one of the models, summed it up best: “This show was an experience of a lifetime, something I’ll never forget.”
“The show was beautiful, amazing, stupendous,” said fellow model, Jude Hitzelberger (12). “Despite setbacks, we managed to pull off a spectacular show and had a lot of fun rehearsing.”
For students looking to snag a free prom dress, the BHS dress collection is available!
Anyone interested can email Ms. Flad to set up a fitting, no questions asked. Every year, around 20 students leave the show not just entertained, but with a prom dress in hand.
At its core, the BHS Fashion Show is about more than just clothing. It’s about community, creativity, and letting students have their moment to shine. Whether they walked the runway, devoured cake in record time, or just cheered from the audience, everyone played a part in making this year’s show one to remember.
Written by Asher Mercier
Photography by Miles Johnson
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