The din of the Stella Debut Banquet was positively deafening as Samantha entered the majestic hall.
Raucous peals of laughter collided with the constant clinking of glassware and utensils to create a cacophony of sound.
Under the dazzling glow of the crystal chandeliers, crowds of students mingled, their voices rising in pitch to be heard above the lively chatter.
Boisterous groups of young men, eager to impress, gestured wildly as they told embellished stories, their jokes and boasts punctuated by thunderous guffaws.
They clapped each other on the back, jostling for attention and status through their antics.
Clustered together, girls whispered behind delicate fans, their scheming eyes assessing potential connections that could elevate their social standing.
Their high-pitched giggles frequently erupted into squeals of feigned excitement.