By Denise Bosquez |
Being nominated for Prince or Princess is exciting, but waiting to see if you have won King or Queen is even more exhilarating.
Brielle Morgan, a nominated princess started off her day unknowing of her status as queen, but woke up feeling more upbeat than on a usual school day.
“I was nervous, anxious, and just over all excited,” Morgan said.
Morgan kept a positive mindset whether or not she won .
“I wouldn’t have taken it personal [if I didn’t], but thought if I did win I would be extremely appreciative,” Morgan stated.
Dominic Rocha, King of this year’s homecoming, didn’t really expect to win.
“All my friends jumped up with joy and there was a lot of people who wanted photos so I felt important,” he said.
Though often students run on a ticket together, the voting is individual, and this year partners from different couples won.
Although their partners they were originally campaigning with did not win with them, Rocha and Morgan are friends and were happy for each other.
The rest of this year’s court consisted of Anthony Akessler and Brooke Redding as Freshman Earl and Lady, Sophomore Counts and Countesses were Tyrell Darden and Caila Stewart, and Noah Infante and Jasmine Grimaldo. The three Junior Dukes and Duchesses were Alex Yanez and Kenzie Young, Derik Murphy and Maris Spaulding, and Ben Kruse and April Ponce.
Baron and Baroness, representing the TR special Olympics, William Thompson and Jackie Bohn.
Thompson, 15′-16′ Baron, said he felt cool about the whole situation. “I felt like one of the most important people,” he said. “My Grandma and Grandpa were really excited.”
Baroness, Jackie Bohn, was also congratulated by family and friends for trying all her best to accomplish what she had done.
The groups were recognized at halftime of the homecoming game Sept. 25 and at the homecoming dance Sept. 26.