Tolo, Winter Dance, and Snow-Lo are just some of the names that Prep’s annual winter dance has taken on.
Last year it was the winter dance filled with a hot cocoa bar, Santa pictures, and spike ball. But, after a small turnout mostly of underclassmen last year, ASB committed themselves to making this year’s Winter Dance better than ever with lots to attract students of all grade levels.
This year, ASB revamped Snow-Lo with a snow machine, bouncy castles, ice cream, and a photo booth.
In 2022, the student body had high hopes for Prep’s annual winter dance but was disappointed with the end result. Sophomore Nora Crisera remembered the excitement leading up to the dance and the hope that she had for the Winter Formal. Sadly, she believed that that dance did not live up to its expectations. “I had a lot of hope and excitement for the dance, but when I got there, it wasn’t what I expected.”
Despite the hot cocoa table and Santa photos, something about the dance was missing. One was the upperclassmen. Last year’s main attendance group was comprised mainly of freshmen with a few sophomores and few juniors or seniors. Specifically at Prep, upperclassmen bring tons of energy to dances. “I think that upperclassmen at Prep bring a lot of the energy and fun because we help start the dancing and set the example of what happens at Prep dances for the underclassmen,” said Junior Emma Gunter. By having upperclassmen attend dances, freshmen know what happens at dances and how to follow along.
So, what was different this year? Mrs. Lovejoy said that ASB had loads of fun planning activities including a snow globe, a bouncy castle, Santa photos, and a snow machine for the entryway. There was also free Ben and Jerry’s ice cream for all who attended.
But different options for activities is not the only change. In years past, the Winter Dance has been formal attire,
but this year, ASB decided to switch things up, to accommodate what the student body wants. Based on student votes, this year’s theme was Twin Day, opening up the attire to more possibilities compared to past years. Students brought guests from other schools, and dates were not required with many students twinning in groups of up to four or five.
This year, Lovejoy said that ASB really tried to listen to student voices and opinions to give the dance as much appeal as possible. With every addition, Lovejoy and ASB are proud of what has been accomplished to make this year the best yet.
