Louisville at Sea

Louisville at Sea

Valeria Ruiz ’25

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On April 11, Louisville students set sail with Crespi for prom 2025, taking a FantaSea Yacht from Marina

del Rey, which provided a unique experience on the water. With four levels to explore, unforgettable

ocean views and music echoing across the decks, the prom experience broke away from traditional norms

for something a little more adventurous.

From the beginning of the night to the last song, the third deck - the place to be - vibrated with music and

energy. A mixture of songs of throwback hits, modern pop and rap kept the crowd in high spirits. The

floor turned into a blur of dancing, laughter and camera flashes.

“The third floor was packed, everyone was dancing and singing the lyrics,” explained Lilli Farrar ’25. “I

didn’t expect it to be that fun, honestly. It felt good to just let go for a night.”

And when a throwback classic hit the speakers, the crowd lit up.

“When ‘Gangnam Style’ came on, everyone lost it,” said Lily Rodriguez ’25. “It’s one of those songs we

all grew up with, and it just brought everyone together.”

For those who needed a break, the fourth floor offered a quiet escape. With an open-air view of the marina

and soft wind cutting through the music below, it gave students a chance to cool off and take in the

scenery.

“When I first heard it was on a yacht, I didn’t know what to expect,” shared Alexa Burr ’25. “But it ended

up feeling really special. The view from the top deck was so nice and it made the whole night feel

different.”

The dinner menu featured chicken parmesan, salad, pasta and bread rolls, followed by cookies and

brownies for dessert with a display of Shirley Temples to give the drink station a nostalgic touch.

“I thought the food was good,” Burr added. “Nothing crazy, but it hit the spot. I definitely went back for

another brownie.”

As the night progressed, Louisville students danced, posed for photos, and leaned into the feeling of

celebrating senior year in such a unique setting.

“I liked seeing everyone dressed up and happy,” said Zoe Phillipson ’25. “It was one of those nights

where you could actually feel that senior year is ending.”

When the boat finally pulled back to the dock, students with tired feet and wind-tangled hair stepped off

the yacht knowing they’d just closed a chapter, with the ocean just beneath them and graduation straight

ahead.