“Hearing my name was such a thrilling moment. My nerves took over as my mom whispered for me to stop fidgeting and stand still. Seeing my mother’s proud look meant everything to me, making my special night even better with her presence. When they announced my name, I was in utter shock and felt a smile radiate across my face. The second wave of nerves hit when it was time for the King to be crowned… I had my fingers crossed hoping for Brycen’s name to be called. When he was announced, it felt so full-circle, going from two freshmen to standing there crowned together topped it off for me. I felt even luckier seeing my friends along with my sister clapping and cheering, reminding me how lucky I am to have such a great circle of people around me. It wasn’t just about the crown or the title, it was about recognizing all the laughs, memories, and hard work that shaped the last few years. It’s a moment I’ll carry with me forever, it was perfect.”

~ senior Lolita Lolaj