And, on Friday night, escorted by her proud father Mario Gardea, Gonzalez was presented at halftime of the Coronado-Pebble Hills football game in the traditional ceremonies.
“I am still so excited,” Gonzalez said Saturday. “Yes, I was very nervous when they were announcing the court Friday afternoon. And then I was just so happy; so happy.”
Samantha Gonzalez was born with Down syndrome but she has never let it stop her in her joyous journey through this life. She is who she is.