Stories of Teen Death Sandwich Prom Fashion Show

Assembly focuses on fashion, but send a message of keeping keeping safe during prom season.

Westlake High School’s Performing Arts Center was full of excitement Feb. 15. Senior girls, adorned in perfect hair, makeup and gorgeous prom gowns paired up with senior guys, equally resplendent in formal tuxedos. They entered as pairs, dancing their way through a festively stage while senior emcees Cara Murthy and Corbin Dunlap described the gowns, tuxes, and each senior model's post-graduation plans. Principal Mike Freeman hopes they are all alive to see those post-graduation plans come to fruition. Freeman knows that the deadliest time in young person’s life is the last 100 days of high school. He’s seen the number, the statistics and the devastation left behind after a teenager’s death…especially when drugs, alcohol and texting are …

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How Was Prom? Share Your Photos Here

Promgoers and parents, show off Westlake's pride!

The 411 on Westlake Prom 2012

Share your prom photos on Westlake Patch!

The Westlake High School prom will be held Saturday, May 19, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Here are some things promgoers (and their parents) should know: Are you or your teen going to the prom? Show off photos and videos in our Pics & Clips community scrapbook! Parents and other grown-ups, what was your prom like? Sequins or Gunne Sax? Share your photos and memories here. I'm showing mine, you show yours!

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Romantic Move Scores Student a Prom Date

Westlake High senior uses Emily's Rainbow Run to ask girlfriend to prom

Amanda Oswald said her boyfriend, Colton Buffington, is not one for big, romantic gestures. But he is, apparently, one for surprises. Buffington, a Westlake High senior, showed up at the finish line of Sunday's Emily's Rainbow Run, in which Oswald was running, with a bouquet of flowers and a sign that read, "Amanda ... Prom?" Oswald, also a Westlake senior, ran into Buffington's arms after crossing the finish line and seeing the sign. "He's such a good boyfriend," she said. The couple have been dating for two years. Buffington said he was nervous as he approached the Westlake High track, and brought along a friend for moral support. "This is the most public romantic thing I've ever done," he said. Now, they have a prom date to plan. …

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Get Out: Football, Live Music, Block Party and More!

This week has lots of fun events going on!

Summer’s not quite over yet but the kids are back in school and suddenly the days are going a lot slower (for the kids too). No fear, we still have a list of things to get you outdoors and enjoying the last couple weeks of warm weather! You’re still in that going-out mode and we know it! So read on to learn about some events that will combat the end of summer slump. MOVIES IN THE PARK: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S Where/When: Crocker Park/ Thursday, 9 p.m. Why go: Sounds like a romantic date! Come see this 1960s movie outside at Crocker Park. This is the last movie they’ll be showing in their “Movies in the Park” series, so if you haven’t been able to make it, this is your last chance! And who doesn’t love Audrey Hepburn? WESTLAKE VARSITY …

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Viewfinder: Westlake Prom is "A Night On The Town"

Over 350 seniors and their dates attended a night they'll never forget on Saturday.

Westlake students celebrated the end of their high school career at the InterContintental Hotel Saturday night. Over 350 students ate and dance the night away before heading to afterprom at the high school.

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Westlake High Prom Is 'A Night on the Town'

Students partied the night away downtown at the InterContintental on Saturday.

Over 350 students gathered at the InterContinental Hotel downtown Saturday to celebrate the end of their high school careers. Check back with Westlake Patch tomorrow for the full photo gallery!

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