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Moments of Junior Banquet 2024

Emily Zheng and Harrison Zhu • May 27, 2024
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On Thursday May 23, the 2024 Junior Banquet took place on the Skyline Princess. Juniors enjoyed a night of dancing bonding with their peers and taking photos together.

Below is a slideshow of photos The Classic photographers took of the event

 

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Emily is a Sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. She likes to hang out with her friends in her free time, read romance books, and watch dystopian movies.
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