River View High crowns prom royalty

Nathan Adams and Savannah Babcock named king and queen at Lake Park event

Published April 20, 2026 - 2:50 p.m. Modified April 23, 2026 - 2:47 p.m.

Prom king and queen in formal wear with a celebratory backdrop. — River View High School held its prom on April 18 at Lake Park. The theme was The Great Gatsby Gala. Prom king and queen were Nathan Adams and Savannah Babcock.

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