On Saturday, May 10, juniors and seniors at Marathon High School will choose their Prom Queen and King during A Night Under the Stars. Already selected by a survey of their peers, this year’s court is full of plenty of jokers, senior class sponsor Rob Driscoll told the Weekly, and that should make for some tight competition.
“It’s a shame we don’t give out a Prom Court Jester award, because THAT would be a close race,” he said.
Before the royalty got glammed up in their best black-tie attire, we paid a visit to Marathon High School to learn their favorite memories over the years at MHS, and why they think they earned the nod in 2025.
Photos by ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly
Leonardo Mendez
Favorite Marathon memory: Winning the first district championship in baseball at Marathon High School in 46 years.
Nominated because: I’m just a chill guy.
Mason Thornton
Favorite Marathon memory: Pitching against Ransom Everglades three times my senior year, and beating them every single time.
Nominated because: People felt bad that I lost Homecoming King, so that’s why I got nominated for prom.
Traes Neathery
Favorite Marathon memory: Grad Bash – traveling to Universal Studios in Orlando and staying in the park all night.
Nominated because: I’m as handsome as it gets.
Astro Gonzalez
Favorite Marathon memory: Being able to do my first-ever pull-up in the lunch room. The Navy was here, and nobody thought I could do it. I did one, and they all cheered for me. Couldn’t do two.
Nominated because: I’ve always got a good outfit on.
Angie Figaro
Favorite Marathon memory: Riding the Hulk at Grad Bash and my friend Jamie fainted.
Nominated because: People think I’m funny.
Samantha Schofield
Favorite Marathon memory: All the Homecoming float-building, especially this year when we made a life-sized Woody from “Toy Story.”
Nominated because: My sister texted me and said “I’m making all my friends put you down.” I ended up on the court because everyone just started putting my name down from our friend group.
Zyan Wiggins
Favorite Marathon memory: Working on musical productions.
Nominated because: I put myself down as a joke. And now I have to commit.
Haley Price
Favorite Marathon memory: Cheering under Friday Night Lights.
Nominated because: People say I talk a lot.
Ella Dunn
Favorite Marathon memory: The Sea Perch Project I was a part of in sixth grade with Mr. Driscoll. He was a brand-new teacher at the time, and we almost set two fires and got to test out projects at the Founders Park pool.
Nominated because: I didn’t actually run for Prom Queen, but I’m so excited I was nominated because it’s one of my last hurrahs before I graduate.
Adrien Holdinga
Favorite Marathon memory: Running in the state meet during cross country my senior year.
Nominated because: People know I have a pink suit.
