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Burdekin Catholic High School pair Boston Bramwell and Jayel Gibson were crowned Beau and Belle Photo credit: Hayden Menso Photography
More than 280 Burdekin high schoolers hit the runway at last Friday’s Home Hill Harvest Festival Students’ Ball, where Burdekin Catholic High School pair Boston Bramwell and Jayel Gibson were crowned Beau and Belle, respectively.
Hundreds waited outside Burdekin Memorial Hall to greet the glammed-up Year 10-12 students, each making a red carpet entrance before taking their seats for the evening’s formalities.
Headlining proceedings was an awards ceremony, which acknowledged several students for their standout participation on the night.
Bramwell and Gibson were joined by Beau and Belle runners-up Chase Power and Riley Sartori, while Max Kelly and Holly James were named Best-Dressed Couple.
Matt Pappalardo and Erin Palmer were named Mr Swagger and Ms Sass, respectively.
Event coordinator Sharyn Woods said this year’s competition was particularly competitive.
“I spoke to one of the judges—she went, ‘oh my god, that was the most difficult thing I've ever done. I just couldn’t choose,’” she said.
Students also enjoyed a meal donated by local businesses before this year’s Harvest Festival Queens took to the stage for a formal address. Brisbane-based entertainer DJ Dello provided the night’s music.
Ms Woods said the event received many positive reviews, praising the conduct of participating students.
“It was such a good night. The students were so well-behaved, which was a credit to all the schools,” she said.
“It was a great opportunity for them to just relax and have a good time before exams.”
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