Masquerade! Every Face a Different Shade

This past Saturday was the Masquerade Ball! Which was mostly fun and very, very pretty. The official parties here at St. John’s are thrown by the Waltz Committee, Reality and the Student Events and Alumni Offices. I have been a part of Waltz Committee since freshman year, when I discovered the marvels of swing dancing and the terrors of organizing parties. All parties are split between swing dance and pop/hip-hop music and take place in the Great Hall, our multi-use lecture hall/performance space/dance and movie hall. This particular party was a Reality fundraiser, which meant a change from the usual ‘come on in!’ with an entry fee. Masks were provided with admission and I am certainly keeping mine. The decorations in the Great Hall were very impressive and perfectly complimented the dress code of formal black and white. The first hour was swing music and the dance floor was full! It is difficult to dance in a mask, since your peripheral vision completely disappears, but everyone managed quite well. There were delicious refreshments in the Common Room, including champagne for those of age who were so inclined, and plenty of chairs for people to sit and chat. The best part about this dance was seeing everyone dressed to the nines with outrageous masks. I have decided that my new goal in life is to become so cool that I too may wear a white suit and a white top hat, following the example of one particularly dapper guest. The next party will be color-themed as well and promises to be just as spectacular.