May 22, 2019 at 06:59AM
Grace Long, a senior at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning High School, got the surprise of a lifetime when she took home the title of prom queen Saturday night.
"I felt like I was stepping into Cinderella. It's always been one of my dreams," she told WSVN.
Her dream came true thanks to her classmates. She received the crown after receiving the majority of the vote.
"I made posters for everyone to vote for me," she said.
And those posters paid off. Now, she can add prom royalty to her resume.
Grace has Down syndrome, but that hasn't stopped her from making the most out of her high school experience.
"I ride horses, and I also do swimming. I'm a great dancer. I'm a cheerleader," she said.
She showed off those moves Saturday night, taking a spin around the dance floor with the prom king and the school resource officer.
Of course, it was back to business as usual during school Monday.
However, thanks to modern technology and social media, Grace can relive the magical night anytime she wants.
"It feels nice having that beautiful moment, and I want to share it with all my friends," she said.
Grace Long, a senior at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning High School, got the surprise of a lifetime when she took home the title of prom queen Saturday night.
"I felt like I was stepping into Cinderella. It's always been one of my dreams," she told WSVN.
Her dream came true thanks to her classmates. She received the crown after receiving the majority of the vote.
"I made posters for everyone to vote for me," she said.
And those posters paid off. Now, she can add prom royalty to her resume.
Grace has Down syndrome, but that hasn't stopped her from making the most out of her high school experience.
"I ride horses, and I also do swimming. I'm a great dancer. I'm a cheerleader," she said.
She showed off those moves Saturday night, taking a spin around the dance floor with the prom king and the school resource officer.
Of course, it was back to business as usual during school Monday.
However, thanks to modern technology and social media, Grace can relive the magical night anytime she wants.
"It feels nice having that beautiful moment, and I want to share it with all my friends," she said.