By Claire Bourgeois
At 17 years old, Meghan Latini and boyfriend Brendan Higgins have found themselves with new accessories: a Crown and a sash that marks their big win of titles “Prom King and Queen” at Huntington High School in Long Island.
What is unique about this teenage fairytale? Both Meghan and Brendan were born with Down syndrome. For many, this genetic disorder provides a series of roadblocks that can stand in the way of carrying out a normal teenage life. However, as Meghan’s mother Marianne Latini says, this special couple continually defies expectations, “[Meghan] always reached heights that we didn’t know she would be able to.”
“ A lot of people were cheering for me, so I was pretty happy” said Meghan.
The award winning couple was clearly warmed by the acknowledgment and celebration from their peers, most of whom they’ve grown up with. The support for these two from their peers is an irreplaceable network of encouragement, something which has clearly allowed Meghan and Brendan to rise above being defined by their condition. As proud father Joe Latini says, “to get that kind of recognition from your peers, that is really something, and it felt great.”
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