2008 Woodie Awards
Students dance, masquerade at Junior/Senior
Bryan Mand
Issue date: 5/2/08 Section: News
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The theme for this year's banquet was a masquerade ball. According to SGA Junior Class President Katie Huff, who coordinated the dance, the committee sold 120 tickets at $22 each. Nine Milligan faculty and staff members also attended. Proceeds went toward meals, t-shirts commemorating the event and masks for the attendees.
"I thought that the Junior/Senior was quite a success," said Associate Professor of Communications Bruce Montgomery, who chaperoned the banquet with his wife Carol. "The attendance seemed good, in spite of several other things going on, such as the play, senior day for the baseball team, etc."
After arriving at the Meadowview Convention Center, the students were seated and served a three-course meal consisting of a salad, an entrée and a choice of apple cheesecake or chocolate cake for dessert.
"The food was really good along with the location, which I thought was quality," said sophomore Phil Wilson. "The people seemed extremely friendly and helpful."
When dinner was over, Assistant Professor of Bible Curtis Booher shared his Milligan memories and encouraged students, especially seniors, to enjoy their time at the school and cherish their memories from it. During his speech, he invited seniors Abby Dalton and Peter Harris to offer some of their favorite memories.
"I love just being able to hang out with my friends in a different setting than we are usually in," said Dalton. "I also enjoyed the dancing. It's always fun to just have fun and be silly."
As the night continued, Director of Campus Activities Jess Carter awarded senior superlatives. This was a chance to recognize seniors who had earned such titles as "the most changed since freshmen year," "the most likely to be on a dating show," "the biggest flirt" and "the most likely to be in Mark Fox's office."
After the speeches and senior superlatives were given out, the evening turned to non-stop dancing and music played by DJ Aaron.
"The DJ did pick a good selection of songs," Dalton said. "My favorites are always the throw backs or songs that have 'choreographed' dances to them, particularly the Cupid Shuffle."
However, seniors Lindsey Jones and Kristie Strand disagreed.
"I was upset that they played predominantly rap music," Jones said. "With that many people, you need a wider variety of music, like waltzes, swings and cha-chas, in addition to music you can freestyle, too."
"I was highly disappointed that the public high school that was having its prom there at the same time had cleaner music than the Christian college," said Strand. "I'm concerned for the example that's set."
Some students were not able to attend this year's formal, due to other plans and obligations, which included involvement with the Comedy of Errors, one-act festival and student films.
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John Roberts
posted 5/04/08 @ 5:34 PM CST
I was at this dance, and I saw the people whose quotes you placed in this article. I happen to know that they seemed quite happy and excited at the music selection that night. (Continued…)
Chris Drouin
posted 9/12/08 @ 11:07 PM CST
I was at this dance as well and there were songs I requested that were not played. Who are you? I have never heard of you before and no one can find you in any yearbooks, or even facebook. (Continued…)
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