1/69Marsden State High School year 12 boys had a night on the town at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for the 2023 formal dinner. Pictures: Stephen Archer
Glamour like the red carpet: 80+ photos as sporting powerhouse school farewells Year 12s
There were 500 guests, including 90 staff and members of the school leadership team when Marsden State High School Year 12 students held their formal at the Brisbane Convention Centre. Brisbane band The Vybez kept the crowd entertained before a magical mystery tour was attended by 190 students with activities that ended about 7am.
2/69Dressed for a night of fun ... Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrated their academic achievements at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
3/69A night to remember ... Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrated their academic achievements at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
4/69The ‘wow’ factor. The students paid tribute to their cultural heritage ... Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrated their academic achievements at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
5/69Dressed for a formal occasion: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
6/69Girls gather for a night to remember: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
7/69Everyone had fun with music from a band: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
8/69Colourful and cultural: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
9/69Students paid tribute to their cultural heritage: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
10/69Glamour and suits: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
11/69Black tie and waistcoats added to the formal atmosphere: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
12/69A splash of red and style: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
13/69Dinner with friends: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
14/69Sequins and sparkles: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
15/69Formal ties: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
16/69Belle of the ball: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
17/69A splash of colour and style: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
18/69Style setters: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
19/69Fun and colour: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
20/69Ready to take to the dance floor: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
21/69Having fun: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
22/69Dressed for a formal occasion: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
23/69Smiles and styles: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
24/69These two friends showed their chic style: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
25/69Black is back: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
26/69Suits and ties were par for the course: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
27/69Dazzling in blue: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
28/69Watching the crowd: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
29/69Cheeky girls: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
30/69A night to remember: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
31/69Full-length gowns were part of the glamour: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
32/69Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
33/69Trio of fashions: Dressed for a formal occasion: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
34/69More fun: Dressed for a formal occasion. Pictures: Stephen Archer
35/69Making a statement: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
36/69The year 12 crowd: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
37/69Formal fun: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
38/69Colours of the rainbow: Dresses were sleek and sparkly.
39/69Dressed up for a night to remember.
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41/69Looking sharp: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
42/69Boys from the year: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
43/69Cultural attire: Dressed for a formal occasion: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
44/69Time to dress up: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
45/69An action-packed night: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
46/69Two beauties dressed for a formal occasion: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
47/69Everyone enjoyed the celebratory night: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
48/69The music kept the crowd dancing: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
49/69Chic and svelte: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
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51/69Captured on film: A night to remember: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
52/69Tiaras and high fashion: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
53/69Silk and ties made these outfits stand out.
54/69Smiles between friends: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
55/69A final dinner before the year’s end: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
56/69Dressed for a formal occasion: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
57/69Dressed for a formal occasion: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
58/69Amazing gowns dazzled the crowd.
59/69Hundreds made the dinner a night to remember.
60/69Dressed for a formal occasion: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
61/69Photos to keep:Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
62/69Colourful attire made it a glamorous night.
63/69Lots of fun for the entire class:Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
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65/69Friends from all subjects made it a night to remember: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
66/69An event to remember: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
67/69Tiaras and diamonds: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
68/69Girls showing their style:Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
69/69Boys making their mark: Marsden State High School year 12 students celebrate their final year of secondary school with a formal dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Pictures: Stephen Archer
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