Port Jefferson school district held its 57th annual senior prom on Monday night. Parents had worked tirelessly to transform Earl L. Vandermeulen High School into Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory for the event, secretly painting sets and making dummies to surprise the Class of 2015.
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A senior steps out of a Mr. Softee ice cream truck on his way to the Willy Wonka-themed Port Jefferson prom. Photo by Elana Glowatz

An oompa-loompa helps an emcee announce the names of the Port Jefferson seniors as they roll up for prom. Photo by Elana Glowatz

The Ghostbusters give one couple a fun entry at the Willy Wonka-themed Port Jefferson prom. Photo by Elana Glowatz

The Port Jefferson Fire Department brings a couple in to the Willy Wonka-themed Port Jefferson prom. Photo by Elana Glowatz

A couple is all smiles as they walk into the Willy Wonka-themed Port Jefferson prom. Photo by Elana Glowatz