It's time to dig out that old prom dress and dust off the tux. More importantly, strap on your dancing shoes because Saturday, Jan. 14, the Minerva Houses will sponsor their first Winter Ball at College Park Hall.
The dance begins at 9 p.m. — and not to worry, all of you who've been saddled with mor etha one left foot. There are free dance lessons at 8.
All students, faculty and staff who are members of a Minerva are welcome to attend. Attire can be anything from jacket to tuxedo, skirt to ball gown.
The Minerva Ball Committee, an energetic bunch of students, faculty and Director of Student Activities Matt Milless, has created an event with a little something for everyone.
The ball will feature music that spans generations and cultures, played by student disc jockeys; performances by student dance groups; and refreshments.
Door prizes include an iPod Nano and gift certificates to Proctor's Theater and local restaurants.
“The Winter Ball will be a great way for faculty, students and staff members to come together and have some fun,” said Carol Weisse, professor of psychology and a committee member representing Wold House, who was instrumental in planning the event.
“It's also a good way to spark some excitement among those who have been working hard to build the college's new house system,” she said.