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Marjory Stoneman Douglas seniors attended prom, and the photos are beautiful

Prom is an important night in every teen's life, but for seniors at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the event served as an immensely hopeful celebration and a night to remember those lost.

On Saturday, months after a mass shooting killed 17 members of the Parkland, Florida school community on Feb 14., students came together to attend their senior prom, and honor the four seniors killed in the attack.

Many students, including well-known activists like Emma Gonzalez, David Hogg, and Delaney Tarr, shared photos of the big night, creative promposals, and touching tributes to fallen friends. Get some tissues, because the celebration was utterly beautiful.

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Using the hashtag #msdprom18, students gave the world a look at their night of togetherness and displays of immense strength.

Gonzalez, who recently joined Instagram, shared photos of herself with her parents and close friends like David Hogg.

I’m late w pics as always but prom was Incredible the DJ was Amazing and everyone looked so Beautiful

A post shared by Emma González (@emmawise18) on May 7, 2018 at 4:33am PDT

Delaney Tarr also shared snapshots from the night, captioning one post, "Last night was the only (and best) way to say goodbye to MSD. Love y’all."

A post shared by Delaney Tarr (@delaneytarr) on May 6, 2018 at 9:04am PDT

And another student, Dillon McCooty, reportedly escorted the girlfriend of his best friend Joaquin Oliver — who was killed in the shooting — to the prom in his honor.

Parkland students are off to Stoneman Douglas prom tonight! Joaquin Oliver’s best friend, Dillon McCooty, is taking Joaquin’s girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez to prom, in honor of his friend. ❤️ RIP Guac#ParklandStrong #MSDStrong #ChangeTheRef pic.twitter.com/Fgh1R2t9fx

— 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕡𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕖 𝕎𝕒𝕤𝕙 (@WashNews) May 5, 2018

The social media hashtags were filled with photographs of creative promposals, as well as photos and videos from the prom.

A post shared by Delaney Tarr (@delaneytarr) on May 4, 2018 at 1:51pm PDT

@saraedwards_ is going to have a s(mashing) time with her date‼️

A post shared by MSD Promposals (@msdpromposals2018) on Apr 4, 2018 at 2:38pm PDT

IHOP everyone has a great time at #msdprom18 ! 🥞

A post shared by MSD Promposals (@msdpromposals2018) on May 2, 2018 at 7:05am PDT

Cheesin’ for #msdprom18 🍕💛

A post shared by MSD Promposals (@msdpromposals2018) on Apr 21, 2018 at 2:59pm PDT

Therapy dog Junior supports #msdprom18 #therapydog #humanebroward #prom2018 #msdstudentsstrong #msdstrong #parklandstrong #douglasstrong #showyourlove #dogsofmsd #msdpromposals2018 #happiness @msdpromposals2018 @dogsofmsd

A post shared by Animal Assisted Therapy - HSBC (@aathsbroward) on Apr 23, 2018 at 1:43pm PDT

#msdprom18

A post shared by Alexandra🌬 (@charlie_vx) on May 5, 2018 at 7:15pm PDT

Prom: The Sequel #msdprom18

A post shared by Lauren Newman (@lauren_newman1) on May 6, 2018 at 2:55pm PDT

The setup at #msdprom18 was simply amazing, it looks like a paradise!

A post shared by Monica Molina Photography (@monicamolinaphotography) on May 5, 2018 at 11:17pm PDT

Could upload the full clip but here’s the best part from the whole night! #msdprom18 #msdprom #msdstrong #prom #promnight #ivanconation

A post shared by Dj Ivanco (@ivancoofficial) on May 6, 2018 at 2:57pm PDT

#msdprom18 pic.twitter.com/ZiIY2EOTHe

— Principal Thompson (@PrincipalMSD) May 6, 2018

The prom was held at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, which covered the cost of the event. Decorations, food, and DJ services were also donated by vendors, according to NBC News. A "Beautifully Strong Douglas Prom Makeover Event" was also held prior to the prom, so students could get their hair and makeup done for free by a team of professionals.

So proud to be a part of an amazing team of artists with the biggest hearts #beautifullystrong #msdstrong #msdprom18 #maccosmetics #thesouthbeast

A post shared by Gina G. (@msginamac) on May 5, 2018 at 6:35pm PDT

Principal Thompson tweeted throughout the night, sharing photos of the venue where decorations like an inspiring "MSD STRONG" ice sculpture can be seen.

Great job by the Senior Class Board to putting on a great Prom! pic.twitter.com/phU2wkNiUK

— Principal Thompson (@PrincipalMSD) May 6, 2018

Thank you to Jupiter Donuts for providing donut walls at Prom. Delicious. pic.twitter.com/sn2WbSTU51

— Principal Thompson (@PrincipalMSD) May 5, 2018

NBC also reports that a memorial room was set up with pictures of the six missing seniors. (In addition to the four seniors killed in the shooting, two others also died by suicide and illness.) Journals were dedicated to each student, giving prom-goers who visited the rooms an opportunity write heartfelt messages.

Keeping our Seniors who couldn’t be here in our hearts, we will always remember. #msdprom18 pic.twitter.com/4Ze1ZzJhgs

— Principal Thompson (@PrincipalMSD) May 6, 2018

The celebration reportedly included 17 seconds of silence to honor the 17 lives lost in the shooting, and symbolic butterflies were released into the sky later that night.

After a heartbreaking year filled with terrible loss and brave protesting, these students deserved a fun night with friends to celebrate their perseverance.

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