Once a year, the entire upper
school is invited to a very much anticipated semiformal dance. It features
stressed ladies trying to decide which dress they look fantastic in, stressed
guys praying that the girls they ask to the dance will say that magic "yes"
word, stressed teachers not looking forward to chaperoning the dance, stressed
everyone. It's quite a big deal , but don't let me make you think it's all about
stress. Although this winter formal dance is not unique to our school, the class
with which students carry themselves is. Mr. Schellhas does a truly brilliant
job of enforcing rules in a fun and yet serious way. The same goes for
guidelines regarding semi. And not only that, but dresses are beautiful, suits
are starched and neat, and people are happy. The more profound part of me thinks
that it is a chance for the entire upper school to attend one huge event and to
create a stronger sense of community. But, of course, the profound part of me
does not like to pop up for long. Semi is also about friends to see each other
at their finest, and to taking glorious photos. However the students feel about
semi, I hope that they are able to overlook the anxiety over finding the perfect
dress and perfect date and enjoy it. After all, it only happens once a year.
- Lauren W.
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