1/56Maddie Davidson and Zak Springer ready for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
Formal flair: Mackay State High celebrates 2021 in style
Mackay State High School’s graduating class of 2021 added a touch of style, grace and celebration to the Botanic Gardens for a pre-dinner photo shoot. Check out the fashions and flair here.
2/56Declan Jang at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
3/56Dave Terry and Lilijana Quagliata-Newman at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
4/56Eloisa Villamayor in a stunning black dress for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
5/56Eloisa Villamayor in a stunning black dress for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
6/56Damon Bust at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
7/56Tamika Mietzel and Kimberley Mathew show off their dresses for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
8/56Chad Bacoto and Tayla Scriha were ready to celebrate the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
9/56Jed Theiber, Damon Bust and Douglas Swindells at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
10/56Twins Alivia and Krista Wakely can't wait to celebrate the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
11/56Tamika Mietzel and Kimberley Mathew show off their dresses for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
12/56Jed Theiber and Lexie Oosen at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
13/56Lexie Oosen ready for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
14/56Will Morgan and Gracie Jordan looked stunning for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
15/56Jennay Jiroch at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
16/56Karissa Giumelli with Blayd Downing and Douglas Swindells ready for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
17/56Blayd Downing and Douglas Swindells at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
18/56Ella Humphries and Karissa Giumelli posing for photos at Mackay Botanic Gardens before their Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
19/56Ben Jacobson and Brock Pitt ready for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photos: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
20/56Louise Stocks with her partner Lawrence Mangalinao for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
21/56Laynee Betridge at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
22/56Makayla Russell at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
23/56Cassandra Sangangbayan all dolled up for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photos: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
24/56Dave Terry and Isaac Wix were ready to celebrate at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
25/56Ryleigh Wotherspoon, Summer Jones and Amity Bugeja stood out in their stunning gowns for at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
26/56Jordan Plath, of MSHS, and Ned Middleton, of Moranbah SHS, attended the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
27/56Ryan Williams at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photos: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
28/56Tihema-Lily Goodwin at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photos: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
29/56Pushti Shah, Dan Asuncion and Marjill Galvan at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
30/56Grace Clarkson looked stunning for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photos: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
31/56Chelsea Bycroft couldn't wait for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
32/56Jamie-Lee Gutteridge was a guest at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
33/56Jessica Catchpole was all dressed up for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
34/56Ryleigh Wotherspoon, Summer Jones and Amity Bugeja stood out in their stunning gowns for at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
35/56Erin Westcott at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
36/56Emma Keller and Angus McKenzie dolled up for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
37/56Ryan Williams at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photos: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
38/56Kaitlin Scott wore and eye catching pink dress to at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
39/56Sofia Bulaong at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
40/56Hyrum Oliver was ready for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
41/56Laynee Betridge at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
42/56Jessica Austin at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
43/56Colby Threadgate was all smiles for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
44/56Ryleigh Wotherspoon, Summer Jones and Amity Bugeja stood out in their stunning gowns for at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
45/56Mackenzie Vessey couldn't wait to celebrate the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
46/56Holly Keates at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
47/56Cameron Archer and Cristina Taylor-Brett at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
48/56Jessica Catchpole was all dressed up for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
49/56Declan Jang, Hyrum Oliver and Antwone Jang at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
50/56Group shot of students ready for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa EkertEXCEPT THE GIRL ON THE END, SHE DID NOT GO TO THE FORMAL
51/56Mates Ben Jacobson, Brock Pitt and Ryan Williams at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photos: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
52/56Ella Anderson, Erin Westcott, Lee Hore and Chelsea Bycroft ready the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
53/56Louise Stocks with her partner Lawrence Mangalinao for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
54/56Jed Theiber, Damon Bust and Douglas Swindells at the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
55/56Declan Jang, Hyrum Oliver, Antwone Jang and Caleb Lourigan ready to celebrate the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
56/56Karissa Glumelli with Blayd Downing and Douglas Swindells ready for the Mackay State High School 2021 Year 12 formal, November 16, 2021. Photo: Tara Miko and Janessa Ekert
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