Oceanside High School seniors lit up the runway during the annual Dawn Delirium Fashion Show, a spirited community event that raises school’s post-prom celebration.
Held at the high school on Feb. 26, the show featured 175 senior models who strutted across the stage in tuxedos and gowns before an enthusiastic audience of family, friends and community members.
Proceeds from the event will support Dawn Delirium, the school’s post-prom party designed to provide a safe, drug- and alcohol-free environment for graduating seniors and their guests The celebration is free of charge and open to every member of the senior class and their guest. The fashion show plays a critical role in ensuring the post-prom’s success each year.
The fashion show was chaired by Jennifer Zoffinger, Vicky Stornello, Tiffinie Hemsley and Tara Stromer. They were joined by members of the 2026 Dawn Delirium Committee: Rosemarie Auleta, Tara Brasch, Laura Lisi, Kim Moran and Sandie Schoell.
All Oceanside PTA units donated raffle baskets for the evening, and numerous local businesses contributed goods and services to help raise additional funds. Daren Snider of Snider’s Formal Wear in Oceanside once again donated tuxedos for all models and staff members who needed one for the show.
While many senior girls wore their own gowns or borrowed dresses from friends and family, organizers also offered access to hundreds of dresses that have been donated to the high school over the years.
Principal Brendon Mitchell returned as emcee, guiding the evening with enthusiasm. Teacher Julianne Kur assisted as seamstress, helping students with alterations, while teacher Frank Rugolo served as DJ. Teacher Tracy Busk and her students filmed the show.
Organizers said the highlight of the night is always the seniors themselves — celebrating their final year together, creating lasting memories and showing appreciation for the parents and volunteers who work behind the scenes to make the event possible.
