Candidates
Our 2026 Fiesta Topeka Candidates
Joselinee Morales Aquino
My name is Joselinee Morales Aquino and I am the daughter of Marcial Morales and Amalia Aquino. I am 18 years old and currently a senior at Topeka High School, where I will be graduating this May. In my free time I like to go on runs, and spend time with my family and friends. I decided to run for fiesta queen because this tradition has always been meaningful to me. From a young age, I helped my sister, Princess Lorena 2016, and my brother, King Neftaly 2017, with their food sales. Being part of those experiences at just 8 years old inspired me to one day participate myself, not only to enjoy it, but to give back to my community. My faith has always been a very important part of my life. I have been a part of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for as long as I can remember, and it has helped shape my values and who I am as a person. Helping Holy Family Catholic school is important as well because I think education is important and I hope to continue my studies in college this fall and build a strong future for myself. I am truly honored to be part of this beautiful tradition. I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my family, my faith, and my community, and I invite everyone to come together, enjoy the food, and support this wonderful tradition.
Gabriela Elizabeth Gonzalez
My name is Gabriela Elizabeth Gonzalez, I’m 18 years old, and I will be a Topeka High School graduate this year. I’m the daughter of Margarita Gonzalez who has always supported me in all that I do and has gone through so much to give me and my siblings the opportunities I have today. She took me to Our Lady Of Guadalupe ever since I was a baby, and introduced me to her faith which continued to be my own. I graduated from Washburn Tech’s EMR program and I’m studying to get my EMT certification in the Fall 2026. After that I plan to attend a college to become a paramedic. Helping others either by administering medication, talking to others to find a problem or a solution, or simply just by being there can help people. Which I hope to do with my life. I’ve decided to run for Fiesta Queen to give back to the church which has seen me grow. My older siblings, Jossy and Jose Ruiz Esparza, who were princess and prince back in 2006 and 2008 also encouraged me. I’m so grateful to have my family’s support within all this.