Photos: Roxborough High prom at the Sheraton Society Hill
Despite the rain and tornado warning, students from Roxborough High School arrived at the Sheraton Society Hill in style for their prom on Friday night. Check out these photos of the special event from NewsWorks photographer Bas Slabbers.
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