Sofia Rivas and Felipe Rocha win Prom Queen and King by Kayla Grant
At this year’s prom, the spotlight shined brightly on seniors Sofia Rivas and Felipe Rocha, who were crowned prom queen and king. For both, the experience was deeply meaningful and emotional. Rivas , who had long dreamed of living out a classic American high school moment, shared that “It felt really good to live part of the American dream I had wished for” said Rivas. Rocha on the other hand, admitted to being nervous about the nomination, but was encouraged by his girlfriend, Rivas, to participate. Rocha expressed, "I did it because my girlfriend convinced me to do it, so I really wanted to be prom king with my queen”. Their shared experience reflects not just a milestone but a special memory that they built together.
The moment their names were called was electric. Rivas described her reaction to this exciting moment, "I was surprised and euphoric”. As she was crowned by Mrs. Friday the emotions filled her body with "joy, fear and proudness” filled her heart said Rivas. Rocha also recalled being “very happy, excited and a little bit nervous" as he stood beside his queen during crowing said Rocha. The celebration continue beyond the stage with the couples heading out with friends and family to commemorate the night. Despite being in another state hours before Rivas said she had no time to prepare, but still “enjoyed it” capping the night off with dinner and celebration.
Both queen and king gave advice for the future prom hopefuls, emphasizing preparation and connections. Their winning strategy: QR codes. “Direct QR codes. Be READY to pull them out,” Rivas advised and Rocha agreed adding the importance of having one “so people could directly vote. For both, this experience left a huge mark on their high school memories. Rocha called it “one of the best experiences throughout my high school years,” and Rivas declared that “this memory will be engraved in my skull” this prom winning isn't just a crown to them it was a celebration of love friendship and unforgettable senior year moments