Building Bridges Through Music (BBTM) hosted the ‘Starry Night’ Prom For Senior Citizens at the Palette Function Room, located at 16A City Hall Square.
BBTM Co-Founder and Artistic Programs Director Doreen Murray and her mother, BBTM Co-Founder and her mother, Executive Director Virginia Peacock-Makkers, welcomed the many guests to the prom.
The guests enjoyed a festive evening of dining and dancing.
The co-founders and leaders of the Building Bridges Through Music program, Virginia Peacock Makkers, left, and her daughter, Doreen Murray.Daniel Sullivan, Yeona, and her mother, Diana.Well-attired are students Giovanni Rodriguez, Jayrea Lara, and Dreson Vilarson.Marketing and Communications Coordinator Julia Toler, Associate Director Tina Baker, and student Emma Reynoso.City Council President Coco Alinsug, Artistic Director Doreen Murray, BBT Board Member Brenda Womack, Associate Director Tina Baker, and Executive Director Virginia Peacock-Makkers.Prom guests Larry Fava, Adelle Abdallah, Mel Prenovitz, Donna Crown, Fred Chase, Linda Katz, and Dave Smith.Juta Strimaitis, Edward R. Mahoney, Marty Stanton, Eileen Stanton, and Zion Baptist Church Senior Pastor Layle McCellon-Rivers.Layle McCellon-Rivers and her son, Isaiah Ransome.BBT parent Beatrice Rodriguez, BBT Head Teacher Tourine Porter, and Associate Director Tina Baker helping out at the buffet dinner-serving table.Seated are guests Maria Law, Nancy Sumares, and John Sumares. Standing are Ted Law, Francesca Nicolos, and Richard Sciwoski.Enjoying a dance are Doug and Mary Woodruff.Enjoying a dance are Adelle Abdallah and Gary Nelson.Among the guests enjoying the prom are Annie Jackson, Denise Washington, Diane Murray, Monica Matthews, Christine Caldwell, Donna Murray, Blessing Edionloe, and Adrienne Burton.
