On May 17th, 2025, juniors were able to dance the night away at Bronx Science’s annual Junior Prom, held at the Crystal Ballroom at Terrace on the Park. The venue sparkled with spotlights and chandelier lights, setting the scene for an unforgettable evening. From elegant gowns to fancy suits, students showed off their best outfits, capturing the moment with countless selfies and videos. Starting the night off with a menu of buffet food, students enjoyed an array of options including pepper steak, fried rice, penne alla Vodka, chicken francaise, and more. Beside the buffet section, a drink station kept students refreshed as they enjoyed the music. A popular photo station provided a spot for students to take portraits and group photos throughout the night. As the DJ played a mix of popular songs, students began to fill the dance floor, kicking off the evening’s festivities. The social event, marking a significant milestone for Bronx Science juniors, provided an opportunity to unwind after an academically rigorous school year.
Highlights From Junior Prom on Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Capturing the magic of Bronx Science’s annual Junior Prom event.
About the Contributors
Sofia Fernandez, Staff Reporter
Sofia Fernandez is a Copy Chief and Chief Graphic Designer for ‘The Observatory’ yearbook. She is also a Staff Reporter for ‘The Science Survey’ newspaper. Sofia believes that journalistic writing allows us to take on new and diverse perspectives. She finds this type of writing appealing and informative because it educates the reader in a creative and engaging way, while also highlighting the writer’s overall message. Photography really speaks to her heart since it allows her to capture a moment and cherish it as time goes on. She isn’t afraid to take new photos of things that she finds to be interesting. Whether it is photography or journalism, both fields allow her to demonstrate her own creative skills and that’s what she loves about them. Outside of school, Sofia pursues a variety of hobbies. These include listening to music, playing sports such as soccer and badminton for fun, working on graphic design, taking photographs, and watching television shows and movies. One of her favorite movies is Coraline because it is surrounded by conceptual fan theories and contains a great level of suspense, all of which is supported by its visual elements. In the future, Sofia plans on integrating her writing, graphic design, and photography skills by studying film and marketing in college.
Kathryn Wu, Staff Reporter
Kathryn Wu is a Graphic Designer and Copy Chief for ‘The Observatory’ yearbook. She is also a Staff Reporter for ‘The Science Survey.’ Kathryn finds journalistic writing to be very expressive and enjoys how she can learn a lot about many different types of people through each of their unique stories. In addition to writing, Kathryn finds journalistic photography to be an amazing medium that captures stories visually. Kathryn is known to be very artsy and creative. Outside of school, you can find her spending most of her free time watching K-dramas, learning K-pop choreography, and singing karaoke with friends. Kathryn’s plans for the future aren’t set in stone and she is currently unsure of a specific career path. However, she would love to have a future career in a business or artistic field whether that is architecture, digital marketing, or some sort of graphic design.
Christina Kantlis, Staff Reporter
Christina Kantlis is a Spotlight Editor for ‘The Science Survey.’ In addition to writing her own journalistic articles, Christina is responsible for editing all Spotlight articles, ensuring that they maintain the standards of quality journalism. Christina was drawn to journalism by a deep passion for storytelling and a natural talent for writing. Throughout her life, she has embraced writing as a means to explore different perspectives and convey meaningful narratives. In addition to writing, Christina believes that photography plays a crucial role in storytelling. She aims to capture images that enhance understanding and evoke emotions related to the subjects she covers. Outside of school, Christina is an avid sports player, with a particular love for basketball. She has been playing for nearly a decade, competing locally and statewide. In college, Christina plans to study psychology while continuing to pursue her passion for journalism. She aspires to not only become a successful psychologist, but a dedicated journalist.