April Clark has never been asked to a school dance. The Esperanza High student was sitting in the cafeteria when she was left stunned.
While having lunch and minding her own business suddenly another student, Sean Boots, showed up with a giant sign.
The pink banner said: “April, it would be sweet if you went to HC [homecoming] with me.” The entire cafeteria roared with applause — just like when Adrian Alonzo "promposed" to Cesyli Prieto.
“I’m getting other people texting me from other schools. Everybody is talking about it,” said Sean's sister Ally. The video now has over 9 million views — it's just guaranteed to make you smile.
Sean and April are both involved in the Special Olympics and have the same classes at school together. Both students have Down syndrome, and while they've experienced some issues (April has undergone two heart surgeries), there is clearly no shortage of joy in their lives.
After all, April was nominated to be on the homecoming court.
“It says a lot about the kids at Esperanza and how far acceptance has come with Down syndrome,” said Michelle Boots, Sean’s mother.
“I want him to experience what everyone does, and I love that it’s April and that they’re good friends,” Ally said.
Only time will tell if April will win homecoming queen, but I think we can all agree that she's winning already.
Watch the touching invitation below, and please SHARE if this made your heart melt a little!
