At around 8:30 pm, after the dance had started and students finished arriving, the real fun began. The commons had been completely transformed, though this didn’t last - by the end of the night, a wild crowd had swept through and torn down everything. The only thing left glowing after this dance were the freshmen. But fortunately, ASB outdid themselves with the decorations for this year’s first dance. The room had just the right ambiance for a rave…or neon dance - dark, glowing, and pulsing with music. Cupcakes, candy, and cookies were presented on a table, much to the satisfaction of the dancers. Though told to wear white and neon, the students arrived dressed in a wide variety of outfits. Jeans and white tees were heavily favored, but some chose to come in suits and formal dresses. Though it’s clear these well-dressed students looked fantastic, ASB’s message about casual attire didn’t actually happen. It’s true - most students were concerned about what to wear, afraid of dressing up or down too much. Certainly for the next school dance, we’re all expecting a clear, straightforward answer on our question of what to wear.
Many freshmen reported this as a fantastic first high school dance, not having much to compare it to. The upperclassmen certainly enjoyed having a capable DJ for the first time in many dances. The music had a good beat, and the dance floor was filled by enthusiastic underclassmen. The upperclassmen, specifically some of the few seniors attending, seemed to find untangling glow stick necklaces more entertaining than the event itself. Though this certainly wasn’t a dance many seniors spent their Friday night at, the ones who did attend were impressed by the freshmen and sophomore excitement. After all, we upperclassmen have prom to look forward to, right? And a brand new location! Well…maybe…depending on what ASB decides to do this year. I guess we’ll wait on that one.
Photos by Sarah Olson