Held at the Wild Duck in Portglenone, the event brought together students, staff and invited guests for an evening of celebration.
It was attended by students from across Loughry Campus’ range of food education programmes, all coming together to enjoy one of the key highlights of the academic year.
The function room was filled with students dressed to impress, enjoying a night of dining, music and entertainment. The Students’ Union was particularly pleased to welcome a table of lecturers and members of campus management, whose presence enhanced the occasion and demonstrated their continued support for student life at Loughry Campus.
Students’ Union (SU) deputy president, Katie Givan, expressed pride in the hard work that went into planning the evening.
"The formal is one of the biggest highlights of the student calendar and seeing the hall full and everyone enjoying themselves made all the effort worthwhile. We are grateful to the CAFRE staff who joined us; it really shows the strong sense of community at Loughry.”
SU deputy president, Leah Montgomery, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of student engagement.
"Events like this bring our students together outside the classroom and help create lasting memories. The atmosphere tonight was fantastic, and we couldn’t be happier with how the evening turned out. Thank you to everyone who supported, attended and helped make the night special.”
9. Formal night out
Sarah Watten from Mosside is studying on the Foundation Degree in Food Innovation and Technology course at Loughry Campus and was accompanied to the formal by Jason McAleese. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT
10. Formal night out
Amy Calivn from Coleraine, who is studying on the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Food Technology and Nutrition course attended the Loughry Campus formal with her guest Tom Welsh. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT