With an exciting theme, nicely-dressed guests, and colorful masks to go around, the Saint Xavier Council (SXC) sponsored a Masquerade Ball in the Butler Reception Room on Nov. 21, 2014.
Students showed up looking their best for a night of food, dancing, and fun.
Senior Yamileth Martinez, the Director of Special Activities with the SXC, explains her inspiration for the Masquerade Ball.
While thinking of an event to host, she says that “I knew I wanted to have a dance on campus, and I needed a fun theme that we hadn’t had before, so that’s how I came up with the idea. I really just wanted people to have some fun right before finals.”
The evening began with the arrival of the guests to the Butler Reception Room. The ladies were dressed up in beautiful dresses and the men in distinguished suits and ties.
Signing up prior to the evening, guests were given a ticket, and a mask to wear at the dance. Though masks were provided for the event, some people brought their own, adding to the variety seen throughout the night.
Many of the masks brought to the dance were very fancy; with students taking notice to the detailed designs, one of the most interesting of masks seen that night was a fox mask, the owner of this mask seemed to dance to every song that was played and enjoyed his time at the ball.
Martinez explains that it took her and the SXC Programming Branch about two months to plan the ball. They had to reserve the Butler Hall, plan out what types of food they would have, and order decorations and masks.
Other important features of the evening included the DJ and the “Mocktail” server. While taking a break from dancing, students enjoyed sipping on these non-alcoholic Pina Coladas and Strawberry Daiquiris.
Also during their dancing breaks, guests took many pictures with each other to remember their time at the Masquerade Ball.
With both residents and commuters in attendance, Martinez was especially happy with the turnout of commuters. She comments that “I loved that people were so excited about the theme. I was amazed that people went home after classes and then came back that Friday night, dressed up and ready to have fun!”
With students letting loose and having a good time, the night progressed into a successful evening.
With students enjoying all features of the dance, it seemed to meet expectations for both those who were in attendance and those who planned the event.
Martinez expresses her opinion that “The event was a success! I was very happy with the turnout.”
She also hopes that the Masquerade Ball makes its appearance on Saint Xavier’s campus for many future years to come.
Her hope is that “people had fun and the ball becomes a new tradition!”
Julie Gardner
News Correspondent
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