Spring formal cancelled before Spring Week begins
Spring Week, starting April 6, will be a week that students can celebrate the changing of the seasons.
“It allows students to get outside and relieve their stress during the last few weeks of school,” said Cara Petrone, junior forensic science major and student activities board vice president.
An event featured during the week is a picnic dinner on Tuesday, April 8, from 5-7 p.m. in Johnson Commons with an appearance by an a cappella group, Blue Jupiter. The New York City group’s music is comprised of pop lead vocals, a jazzy cappella harmony and funky beat boxing that has bestowed them recognition from across the country.
Some of the ensemble’s notable works include the role as the voices of the Oreo cookie commercials, performing with Livingston Taylor on Oprah and working with celebrities like former American Idol judge, Randy Jackson. Some of the groups other clients include Microsoft, the Food Network, Nokia and the American Red Cross.
Food, including hamburgers and hotdogs, will be available for those in attendance.
Festivities will continue on Friday, April 11, but not in the way originally planned.
Due to lack of student interest, the Spring Formal at the Lakeside Party Center in Fayette County was canceled, according to Pat Bristor, associate dean of students.
In place of this event, the Student Activities Board will host a Spring Fling April 11 in Johnson Commons from 6-8 p.m.
Bristor stated in an email to students that the event will include music, a karaoke contest, air brush t-shirts, Kan-Jam, corn hole and fresh-squeezed lemonade.
According to Bristor, students who already regsitered for the event should visit the Office of Student Services to receive their refund.
Those who signed up were surprised by the announcement today, but have full confidence in Bristor and the rest of the SAB to come through in putting together the Spring Fling.
“For me, [the cancellation] was out of the blue,” said Russ Schneider, resident director of Thayer Hall, who was signed up to attend the formal with his wife.
“There was a student come up today to sign up, so [the cancellation] seemed a little early, but Pat [Bristor] knows what she’s doing.”
Altogether, students involved with the week’s celebration are absorbed with excitement as the days wind down to the event according to Provost. For her, this is the first year handling both homecoming and spring week.
Prior to the conclusion of the week, campus clubs and organizations will be able to turn in their Easter Buddy Baskets.
“They’re put together by the clubs and organizations,” said Ryan Smith, junior biblical and ministry studies major and student activities board music director, Ryan Smith.
“Then they’re given to students in public schools for parents who can’t afford them.”
Baskets turned in will feature various treats and trinkets for children. All baskets can be dropped off in Student Services anytime between 12 and 1 p.m., on Friday April 11.