From Students to Stars – Matric Farewell Memories Captured Right
- Yolandi Botes
- Jun 12
- 4 min read
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In South Africa the matric dance (matric farewell) marks the end of high school, a milestone. It is celebrated with great fanfare, as students and families acknowledge the challenges of getting this far. One education charity notes the matric ball “marks the end of a long and arduous journey” and celebrates “the next step” in a student’s life. In fact, only about two‑thirds of South African students complete Grade 12, so those who make it to matric are especially celebrated.
Communities often extend resources so graduates can attend in style: families save for months to buy ballgowns, tuxedos and even limousines for the big night. Neighbours and relatives turn out on red carpets to cheer as matriculants in formal wear arrive, a “monumental moment” of pride.
The matric ball is “far more than just a school dance”, it represents all the commitments and hard work to date, and the decisive steps toward a better future. Even the chance to dress up and take photos is part of the celebration, making graduation photoshoots and keepsakes an important tradition.
Embedding these moments in pictures helps families remember the milestone. In Potchefstroom, like many South African towns, matric farewells bring friends and family together to honor the graduates. Students often arrange formal photoshoots and step onto limousines or mock red carpets for snapshots.
These images become lifelong reminders of completing this phase of life and entering adulthood. Providing fun, high-tech photo opportunities can make the day even more memorable.
SelfieBox North West: Capturing Matric Memories
SelfieBox North West (SelfieBox NW) is a Potchefstroom–based photo booth company that brings modern, interactive imaging to events. It offers a wide range of selfie stations and booths, from classic photo kiosks to video and 360° platforms, designed to make parties more fun and memorable.
SelfieBox NW’s photo booth experiences blend technology and fun: matrics can strike poses and instantly share creative photos. The company’s booths use AI‑powered filters and custom backdrops, so guests can become red-carpet icons or even comic‑book heroes for a moment. By combining high-tech photography with personalized themes, SelfieBox NW helps capture each matric dance’s unique spirit.
360° Spin Video Booths: These rotating platforms create dynamic videos from every angle. SelfieBox NW offers various spin setups (from small curved rigs to large aerial platforms) that let students dance and record lively clips. In low light the Infinity LED 360° booth even uses color-changing lights for dazzling effects.
AI-Powered Photo Booths: The latest SelfieBox NW booths use AI filters so every picture is creative. Teens can instantly transform into movie stars or fantasy characters, and a matching digital backdrop can tie in any matric theme.
Drone 360° Booth: In this setup a small drone with a camera flies around the guests, capturing a full 360° video without a platform. Students can jump and dance freely while the drone films; the result is an exciting aerial video perfect for sharing on social media.
Instant Social Sharing: Every SelfieBox station is built for fun online. Guests can print photos on the spot or send them via SMS and social apps. Features like animated GIFs, face‑morphing, hashtag printing and even lip‑sync karaoke booths keep everyone entertained and ready to share their matric moments online.
Retro Pod photo booths add a vintage flair to matric celebrations. SelfieBox NW’s wooden “Retro Pod” offers high‑quality prints with a nostalgic look, complete with old‑school flash and wireless printing, so students can instantly share or keep a classic keepsake.
Among its offerings, SelfieBox NW includes nostalgic Retro Pod booths (shown above) that look like antique cameras. These portable wooden booths produce high-quality prints with a vintage style; they even have a real flash and wireless printers so students can hold physical photos moments after snapping them. Whether graduates pose solo or in groups, the Retro Pod creates charming, old‑fashioned snapshots that complement the modern digital fun.
Another highlight is the Live Mosaic Wall. Throughout the evening, every photo taken by a guest is instantly added to a giant digital mosaic. The screen compiles individual selfies and group shots into one evolving collage, symbolizing how all the students’ memories fit together. By the end of the night the mosaic shows hundreds of images, a colorful digital keepsake of the entire matric class.
These interactive photo experiences fit the spirit of matric farewells perfectly. They let students and families play and pose with creativity, then immediately share or save the results. In Potchefstroom’s matric dances, SelfieBox NW’s booths become part of the entertainment – encouraging laughter, surprises and big smiles. In the words of their own brochure, “each product is thoughtfully designed to engage attendees, capture memories, and boost event engagement”.
In practice, this means Potchefstroom matrics can look back on their final school dance with vivid photos and videos, each one a reminder of that special night. By blending fun technology with the deep meaning of the matric dance, SelfieBox North West helps make these milestone celebrations even more unforgettable.
As students transition from teens to graduates, they gain not only memories of the night itself, but digital keepsakes, photos, GIFs and videos, that capture their achievement and their joy. SelfieBox NW’s interactive booths ensure that Potchefstroom’s matric farewells are remembered for years to come.
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