Trey Moses , a Kentucky high school student who has committed to Ball State next year , surprised Ellie Meredith during her P.E . class on Thursday . The two were sitting in the back of the classroom when Moses asked if she was interested in playing basketball at Ball State and then proceeded to ask about his future plans for her. Like it 's 1989 ' - a reference to an album by Taylor Swift , Ellie 's favorite singer . She accepted and is now looking forward to going dress shopping . Moses works with teenagers with developmental disabilities through a volunteer program in Louisville .
Trey Moses , a Kentucky high school student who has committed to Ball State next year , surprised Ellie Meredith during her P.E . class on Thursday . He asked her to prom with flowers and a sign reading : 'Let 's Party Like it 's 1989 ' - a reference to an album by Taylor Swift , Ellie 's favorite singer . She accepted and is now looking forward to going dress shopping . Moses works with teenagers with developmental disabilities through a volunteer program in Louisville .