Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College (MAC) senior students celebrated a Midnight Masquerade for their formal event at the Lake Wānaka Centre on Saturday night (July 19).

“The MAC formal was a night to remember, with students lighting up the evening in a celebration filled with smiles, laughter, dancing, and countless photo moments,” Simone Handtschoewercker, MAC English teacher and teacher in charge of the formal this year, told the Wānaka App.

She said the event “transformed the Lake Wānaka Centre into a scene of elegance and mystery”. 

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to the parents, staff, and local community vendors whose support made the night such a success,” Simone said. 

The event’s theme was Midnight Masquerade. PHOTO: Oscar Searle/Creative Wave Media

“Their contributions helped create a magical evening our students will treasure."

Suppliers for the event included tables donated for hire by Wheels at Wānaka and Allan Dippie, catering by Raspberry Creek, lighting by Entertainment Solutions, and photography by Gravity Events and Oscar Searle.

The organisers also thanked Queenstown Lakes District Council and the Lake Wānaka Centre, Sub Alpine Security, and New World Wānaka.

Dancing and photo opportunities were a highlight. PHOTO: Oscar Searle/Creative Wave Media

It was “a magical evening” for the senior students, said teacher-in-charge Simone Handtschoewercker. PHOTO: Oscar Searle/Creative Wave Media