By: Libby Sanchez
From the very beginning of my junior year, it was apparent that Mrs. Breiten was on the verge of something amazing for what would soon be my senior prom. I witnessed firsthand as she bounced ideas off of her students, taking everything into consideration, and then slowly began putting things into place. She took time and preparation to make sure our senior prom was one to remember. The year-long preparation does not go unnoticed, and the Class of 2023’s last prom is forever memorable thanks to her.
Taking place at the Botanical Gardens should have been the first hint that it would be beautiful. Flowers still in bloom during spring, there was no bad place to take a picture at this venue. Combine the floral scenery with the theme “Enchanted Forest,” and you’re getting one of the most memorable nights of your life. The weather made everyone skeptical, but thankfully it avoided our area entirely and we were even lucky to have an amazing sunset to begin our evening. With snacks and beverages available for everyone, I can’t remember a single unhappy person.
For seniors, prom is something we look forward to the most. We’ve looked forward to this moment since we grew up watching it happen in the movies. We went from 8th grade gala, to the real deal; s. So it’s something not taken lightly, some even going as far as taking the whole week before to prep. Grace Keylich got her hair colored for prom a week before the date. Slayde Huggins drove to Dallas to find her perfect dress. Jaelyn Morales panicked for weeks because she ordered online and wasn’t sure it would be in on time. Riley Clyatt wore the same exact dress her mother wore at her senior prom. Like I said, this event is not taken lightly and expectations are set high. This year’s prom overachieved those expectations by a long shot. With less than 40 days till graduation, us seniors are holding onto every moment before we go our separate ways from the people we’ve grown up with for almost our entire lives. A bittersweet night for many, but definitely one made memorable for the Class of 2023. 
Most Athletic Boy : Jayce Krauskopf
Most Athletic Girl : Sadie McAda
Biggest Flirt Boy : Layne Dowdy
Biggest Flirt Girl : Brylee Miller
Most Musical Boy : Matthew Smith
Most Musical Girl : Michaela Anguiano
Class Clown Boy : Ayden Parker
Class Clown Girl : Trinity Garcia
Best Artist Boy : Toby Bird
Best Artist Girl : Angel Tucker
Best Case of Senioritis Boy : Giancarlo Garcia
Best Case of Senioritis Girl : Raylin Castillo
Best Bromance : Connor Lopez & Dylan Vaughn
Besties : Sadie McAda & Brooke Rankin
Couple That Never Was : Connor Lopez & Maria Huezo
Best Personality Boy : Timothy Klein
Best Personality Girl : Emery Gillespie
Most Spirited Boy : Tanner Hollis
Most Spirited Girl : Libby Sanchez
Most Dramatic Boy : Matthew Smith
Most Dramatic Girl : Riley Porter
Best Style Boy : Devon Clark
Best Style Girl : Yolanda Miranda
Best Hair Boy : Riley Mills
Best Hair Girl : Angel Tucker
Most Handsome : Riley Mills
Most Beautiful : Brooke Rankin
Best Physique Boy : Timothy Klein
Best Physique Girl : Angel Tucker
Most Transformed Boy : Bennack Conroy
Most Transformed Girl : Jazmin Bernal
Prettiest Eyes Boy : Cian Martinez
Prettiest Eyes Girl : Victoria Urbanczyk
Best Smile Boy : RJ Marquez
Best Smile Girls : Illeana Ochoa
Cutest Couple : Donovan Alaniz & Desiree Duran
Kindest Boy : Sergio Banda
Kindest Girl : Emma Poorboy
Mr. PHS : Timothy Klein
Ms. PHS : Victoria Urbanczyk
King & Queen : Donavan Alaniz & Desiree Duran