The annual Gatsby Celebration took place in the cafeteria yesterday. After reading “The Great Gatsby” and completing a project over the novel, the junior class dressed up as characters from the 20s and recreated a party from the era.

“I enjoyed dressing the part along with my junior peers and the live jazz music topped it all off,” junior Damien Hamilton said. “I had such a good time that the end of the party came sooner than I imagined.”

The party included student-made decorations, a best-dressed competition, photo booths, drinks and snacks that were introduced in the 20s, a jazz band performance, an art competition and individual performances. The event acted for many juniors as a celebration that they made it through the hardest year of high school.

“The Gatsby party was a fun way to close out our year in English,” junior Caleb LeGrand said. “Hearing the jazz band play and just getting to [be] with friends allowed for a nice break from rigorous courses.”

As this affair has occurred for many years, it has become a rite of passage for upperclassmen.

“I thought the Gatsby Party was a ton of fun,” junior Kristen Clayton said. “I’ve been looking forward to it since freshman year, and I wish we would have had a longer celebration, but it was great while it lasted.”