Oh semi-formal! Where underclassmen and upperclassmen alike mingle in a pool of sweat to the beat of school dance classics. What could be better? Here are the highlights and takeaways from the LIT evening at the Phipps Conservatory:
The Digital Camera Game Was On Fire
I saw more digital cameras at semi-formal than people dancing. This was the best year for semi on Instagram. Everybody’s posts were aesthetic masterpieces inspired by the indie side of TikTok with their slightly grainy, slightly out-of-focus, and slightly red-eyed (not in that way guys!!!) pictures. Thank you 2010 for the best cameras in the world!
THEY PLAYED RICH BABY DADDY?!?!?!?
From the shocked looks on our teachers’ faces when Sexyy Red said, “Let that ******* breathe,” to our immaculate children’s choir we produced during this song, this was my personal favorite of the evening. #don’tcanceltheDJ #handsonmyknees #gobears
The Charcuterie Board
Obviously, Winchester Thurston, a fine private school, needs a fine selection of foods at any event. The charcuterie board, with its 5 different types of meat, vegetables I’ve never seen before, and cheeses from France not Wisconsin, achieved this utmost standard. Lemonade and iced tea were also available for the students’ comforts…and rights. If students were feeling really classy they could channel their inner country club and make themselves an Arnold Palmer. These delicacies, when coupled with glass plates and cups make our message to any visitor apparent: we party with grace.
Jumping Was the Official Dance Move of Night
Dancing Queen? Jump! Rich Baby Daddy? Jump! Party in the U.S.A? Jump! The Spins? JUMP JUMP JUMP!!!! I’m surprised that the floor didn’t collapse and that the fish were alive when I left (except I did see someone stick a finger in their tank…). I think we may need to learn some new moves before prom.
Failed Dance Circles
Semi was full of dance circles. Nearly every song warranted a dance circle. But only a few brave souls ventured into the countless circles to put their entire reputation and future and chances of getting into college and being loved (duh) on the line. I don’t know if this says something about our insatiable desire to fit in and be loved or about our lack of confidence in dancing, but whatever it is, next year let’s dance like nobody’s watching, baby!
The Classic Mosh Pit
Ahhhh, classic!! What is a school dance without a mosh pit where people lose toenails? Something about the adrenaline that comes with knowing that you might break a toe or have some sweaty rando touch your butt is just so exhilarating that it makes any song worth dancing to.
Semi-formal was a blast. Some could even say it was, “Lit, Crazy, Movie.” I say, Go Bears! I can’t wait for next year…
