Cabrini’s annual spring formal took place on Friday, March 25 from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m in the mansion. This year’s theme was “Dancing through the Decades.” Tickets costs the same as last year: $10 for Cabrini students and $15 for guests
The dance, hosted by Campus Activities and Programming (CAP) Board was planned far in advance.
“It started over six months ago. We had to pick the date, reserve the room and meet with catering,” CAP Board secretary Anna Russo said. “Each person had to decide who was going to book what. Also with budgeting, we had to make sure we had enough money to put this on. Marketing started about three months ago to make sure we had enough students come out.”
The amount of effort put in, as well as the larger fee charged allowed for the formal to offer more than Cabrini’s other dances.
The caterers offered appetizers such as popcorn, mozzarella sticks, shrimp, chicken tenders and pigs in a blanket. They also offered cake pops and an ice cream bar for dessert.
The decades theme was seen in the decorations, which included references to songs and movies of the past. The props in the photo booth also contained references such as “all that and a bag of chips,” as well as emojis to incorporate a more modern twist. The theme also extended into the songs the DJ played. He played a lot of throwback songs, including “Don’t Stop Believing” and “Come on Eileen,” mixed in with modern day music such as “Shape of You” and “Shake It Off.” He played a variety of music, from Spanish songs to Aqua’s “Barbie Girl.”
Students and their guests got to dance and have fun with their friends.
“I love how at formal we can just unwind from all of the stress in college and just have a great time,” freshman educational studies major Polly Post said.
Despite differences from last year’s formal, students still enjoyed themselves.
“There were less people than last year, but I really enjoyed it,” sophomore psychology major Malachi Purnell said. “Also, the hours d’oeuvres were delicious.”
Attendees of the formal had the chance to meet new people and bond with classmates in a relaxed and entertaining setting.
“We can all come together as a family and really get to know each other and have a fun night out,” sophomore elementary ed and special ed major Selena Scialfia said
