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Decades After Discrimination, Southampton High School Alumni Reclaim Their Prom Night

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The Southampton High School class of 1978 had a prom party redo after some classmates faced discrimination 47 years ago. LINDSAY MORRIS

The Southampton High School class of 1978 had a prom party redo after some classmates faced discrimination 47 years ago. LINDSAY MORRIS

Shinnecock Tribal Member Ferdinand Lee III gets ready for a prom party redo after some members of the Southampton High School class of 1978 faced discrimination 47 years ago. LINDSAY MORRIS

Shinnecock Tribal Member Ferdinand Lee III gets ready for a prom party redo after some members of the Southampton High School class of 1978 faced discrimination 47 years ago. LINDSAY MORRIS

Avery Dennis Jr., a member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation, gets fitted for a tuxedo in anticipation of a prom party for the Southampton High School class of 1978. LINDSAY MORRIS

Avery Dennis Jr., a member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation, gets fitted for a tuxedo in anticipation of a prom party for the Southampton High School class of 1978. LINDSAY MORRIS

Dancing with the Southampton High School class of 1978. LINDSAY MORRIS

Dancing with the Southampton High School class of 1978. LINDSAY MORRIS

Denise Silva-Dennis is crowned the prom queen 47 years after her actual high school graduation. LINDSAY MORRIS

Denise Silva-Dennis is crowned the prom queen 47 years after her actual high school graduation. LINDSAY MORRIS

authorMichelle Trauring on Jul 18, 2025
Under the lights of 230 Elm, about 70 revelers donned their finest tuxes and dazzling gowns and danced the night away to their favorite music at their Southampton High School... more

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