A Night with the Stars – MECA Students Enjoy Their First Senior/Junior Prom (Photo Gallery)
Image by Isaac Lichtman
The Yost Theatre marquee announces the great event to everyone who passes by.
Story by Isaac Lichtman and Abigail Vargas
May 24, 2022
The two Royal Monarchs, Violet Gallegos and Verenia Gonzalez, dance with their partners, Ian Lujan and Isabella Zepeda, atop the stage.
Image by Ms. BellRoyal Monarch, Violet Gallegos, dances with her consort, Ian Lujan, after being crowned.
Image by Ms. BellA landscape view of the Yosh Theatre as the Royal Monarchs are announced.
Image by Ms. BellThe moment Payton Zarceno announces Verenia Gonzalez’s victory as Prom Monarch; prom court Zoe Burrola, Adriana Sanabria, Violet Gallegos, Brianna Ha, and Arturo Escobar, along with ASB Adviser Tiffany Wilcox.
Image by Ms. BellRuben Barbero, Rene Luna, Kenneth Pham, Matthew Tseng and Jaytin Sampat enjoy the dance floor together, as Luna and Tseng share a laugh.
Image by Ms. BellDaniela Arreola dances on a platform as Matthew Tseng and Cassandra Meza enjoy the dance floor.
Image by Ms. BellJustin Mayoralgo dances and does flips surrounded by a ring of students including Brittany Ruvalcaba, Joseph Mayoralgo, Ulysses Carillo, and others.
Image by Ms. BellHannah Ramirez and Adrian Rodriguez share a dance.
Image by Ms. BellGeorge Acuna and Jacob Paredes dance together.
Image by Ms. BellDara Lopez belts out to the music as friend Lailoni Moreno dances on a platform.
Image by Ms. BellAdrian Espinosa and Braylon Ervin laugh together on the dance floor.
Image by Ms. BellTevin Perez, Eliza Vazquez, and Kaila Stephen dance on a platform together.
Image by Ms. BellPayton Zarceno and Katelyn Cherry enjoy the DJs choices on the dance floor.
Image by Ms. BellLailoni Moreno does the Cabbage Patch on a platform as her friends dance around her.
Image by Ms. BellStudents danced to mostly 90s and 00s music.
Image by Ms. BellDavid Ramos and his date share a moment on the dance floor.
Image by Ms. BellBrittany Gutierrez and her date enjoy their night, singing and dancing together.
Image by Ms. BellKayla Sanchez wears her sunglasses at night while dancing the night away!
Image by Ms. BellKaila Stephen and Tevin Perez cut a rug on a platform.
Image by Ms. BellConfetti cannons go off throughout the night as the classes of ’22 and ’23 dance the night away.
Image by Ms. BellBrittany Ruvalcaba and Angy Tucker enjoy a dance together.
Image by Ms. BellIsabella Zepeda dances on a platform surrounded by laughing friends, Dara Lopez and Lailoni Moreno and others.
Image by Ms. BellMarcus Minor looks up to Breanne Soriano, Mya Hoil, and Montse Morales a they dance on a platform.
Image by Ms. BellA wardrobe malfunction makes Cat Estrada laugh while dancing with teachers, Lauren Yao and Elizabeth Hoffman.
Image by Ms. BellStudents throw their hands up in the air sometimes, saying Ay-Oh, it’s Prom 2022!
Image by Ms. BellTevin Perez and Royal Monarch Verenia Gonzalez send some love to the camera as they dance on a platform.
Image by Ms. BellSo much confetti!
Image by Isaac LichtmanStudents sing and dance together at prom.
Image by Isaac LichtmanAsrar Mohamed dances with Montse Morales on a platform.
Image by Isaac LichtmanBrittany Gutierrez, along with her date, sit and laugh with David Ramos.
Image by Isaac LichtmanMECA’s 2022 Royal Monarchs are applauded by the audience, as the prom courts, Zoe Burrola, Adriana Sanabria, Brianna Ha, and Arturo Escobar, look on.
Image by Isaac LichtmanDaniela Arreola and Emely Estrada dance together, surrounded by other dancing pairs.
Image by Isaac LichtmanConfetti all around as students dance together.
Image by Isaac LichtmanKatelyn Cherry, Anisa Oza, and Payton Zarceno take pictures at a photo booth.
Image by Isaac LichtmanRoyal Monarch Verenia Gonzalez and Isabella Zepeda dance on a platform.
Image by Ms. BellThe Yost Theatre marquee announces the great event to everyone who passes by.
Image by Isaac LichtmanAdrian Espinosa and his date for the evening check in.
Image by Isaac LichtmanThe dance floor remained crowded for most of the night as everyone gyrated.
Image by Abigail VargasStudents dancing and throwing confetti.
Image by Abigail VargasMaureen Smith looked gorgeous with her black dress, brown coat and white flower corsage.
Image by Abigail VargasKaila Stephen arriving in style on the red carpet.
Image by Abigail VargasGianna Ngo and Braylon Ervin walk the red carpet to check in at prom.
Image by Abigail VargasLana Liev and her date George Acuna walk the red carpet.
Image by Abigail VargasJordan Alvarado and Payton Zarceno walk the red carpet together.
Image by Abigail VargasLJ Patt enjoys a lemonade as he watches other students dancing.
Image by Abigail VargasStudents danced together on the floor and platforms spread around.
Image by Abigail VargasStudents danced to a DJ with strobe lights.
Image by Abigail VargasAdriana Sanabria, Jordan Alvarado and Payton Zarceno stand together at a tabletop, enjoying the ice cold water and lemonade provided.
Image by Abigail VargasLana Liev poses in the style of a 40s bombshell.
Image by Abigail VargasRoyal Monarchs Verenia Gonzalez and Violet Gallegos pose after being crowned.
Image by Abigail VargasVerenia Gonzalez is crowned as a Royal Monarch by ASB Adviser Tiffany Wilcox.
Image by Abigail VargasThe 2022 Prom Court waits with bated breath for the announcement of the Royal Monarchs.
Image by Abigail VargasLJ Patt looks strapping in his tuxedo as his date Montse Morales has her bagged checked.
Image by Abigail VargasYost Theatre was beautifully decorated for the night with the stars.
Image by Abigail VargasNatasha Wong and Montse Morales share a laugh before entering the theatre.
Image by Abigail VargasPayton Zarceno, looking like the host of the Oscars, announces the Royal Monarchs.
Image by Abigail Vargas