Grab your dancing shoes and put on your prettiest outfit—it’s time for the fourth annual Fall Ball! Diverting a bit from your usual SAFE event, this year’s Fall Ball is student-driven. Under the leadership of Mrs. Jenny Hall, the Events Coordinating class has taken on the monumental task of planning and preparing for the dance.
The students began their preparations by voting on themes, the theme this year being “Swan Lake.” They then designed tickets and took turns during lunch selling them to raise the money needed to put the event on. Each week in class, they discussed their plans for what the food was going to be, what the decorations were going to look like, and what kind of music was going to be played. The students involved also had to keep in mind their budget for the event, and they even discussed past experiences, seeing what could be improved upon and what their fellow students seemed to particularly enjoy about each past Fall Ball. “It’s been really enjoyable to watch the students in my class come together and plan this event out.” Mrs. Hall said when asked for her thoughts.
Now onto the nitty-gritty of the actual event. Mr. Charles Hall is expected to reprise his role as DJ this year. Song requests can be made, but they must come from the binder of pre-approved songs and be shown to the D.J. before they can be played. When asked for elaboration, Mrs. Hall commented, “I wanted to create a way for students to be able to request songs but in a way that the D.J. doesn’t have to worry about whether or not it is okay.” A multitude of dance-worthy music is going to be played so students can really let loose and show off their groovy moves. If you are less of a casual dancer, don’t worry—they’re still going to play the classics, such as “Footloose” and the “Cupid Shuffle.” Also, if any of the young ladies are feeling particularly confident, there will even be a girls’ choice dance sometime during the evening.
As this is a formal/semi-formal dance, there is a dress code in place: dresses for the ladies, and khaki pants, button-up shirts, sports coats, or suits for the gentlemen. Nothing too short or revealing will be permitted, and no flip-flops, blue jeans, t-shirts, or baseball caps either. A lot of work has been put into this event, so the utmost respect for the decorations, facility, and fellow students is expected. All in all, it’s going to be a magical night, so come on your best behavior and be ready to have fun. Make sure you’ve got your ticket and grab your friends to be at Westminster Presbyterian Church on October 25th at 7:00 PM.
