Kate Beesley, of West Seattle, and Steve Hensyel were crowned queen and king of the Rat City Prom under the mirror ball at Southgate Roller RInk last night- quite an honor, and a touching moment. This, on the king's 40th birthday.

"I threw this prom for my birthday to help raise money for the (White Center) food bank," said Hensyel. "Why not have a prom. A lot of people here never even went to their high school prom. I went to my high school prom in Vegas and was all awkward and uncomfortable. I figured we're comfortable enough with who we are now. We can actually have a good time with this."

"Steve and Christine (Spencer) have birthdays a week apart," said Beesley of his real partner. "Christine can't skate so I get to be queen. She abdicated her thrown."

The 61st Miss Seafair Queen, Kisa Nishimoto, a UW junior, was spotted quickly making the rounds on the rink. She came down from Edmonds with two friends.

"This is an authentic 80's dress," she said of her shiny red gown. "We thought it was a great event and fundraiser for the local food bank."

When asked his name, one of the more skilled skaters called himself "Superman". By the end of the night he ditched his cape and skated bare-chested.

Adding a festive touch, well-respected Seattle area fashion and event photographer of Burien, Rob of RJB Photo, was on hand to shoot prom couples and groups hamming it up.