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Wonderland and Casinos at Halloween Dances on Both Coasts
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November 3, 2022
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As October wound to its end, the trees in New England — and even some in California — have gone from bright green to rich red and yellow. Autumn has come to Thomas Aquinas College, and to celebrate its coming, the sophomore classes on both coasts hosted Halloween dances over the weekend for their fellow students, featuring the ever-popular costume contest!
In New England, the sophomores decided to go more sweet than spooky with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme, transforming Bl. Frassati Student Center into a whimsical wonderland with cards on the walls, multicolored balloons and streamers hung from the balcony, and tables set with candy-filled teacups. As the dance began, costumed characters flooded the dance floor, greeting each other and laughing as they recognized each other’s costumes.
The costume contest was up first on the agenda. Students paraded around the floor and were eliminated one by one, until the final few groups remained. “Most Effort” was given to a group who went as the Scooby Doo gang (Mystery Machine and all!), “Best Duo” to Man With the Yellow Hat and Curious George, “Most Original Group” to several students dressed as their tutors, while “Best Overall” went to an impeccably recreated Wesley from The Princess Bride.
Photos: New England Halloween Dance
In California, the sophomores transformed the Fritz B. Burns Auditorium in St. Cecilia Hall according to their “casino” theme. Shining spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs dangled above the floor, streamers filled doorways, and other glamorous décor filled the spaces, suiting the evening’s entertainment, a raucous parody of the film Ocean’s Eleven.
Of course, the greatest excitement was the costume contest. As in New England, students paraded around the dance floor decked out in all manner of attire for the judges to evaluate. The list of winning costumes was eclectic, indeed: Edna Mode of The Incredibles, an unfortunate weatherman caught in a storm, a frighteningly accurate Post Malone, Marge and Homer of The Simpsons, Shrek and Fiona of Shrek, as well as character ensembles from Breaking Bad and Despicable Me — not to mention a band of international Communists!
On both coasts, the dancing began in earnest soon after the costume contest, Communists waltzing with weathermen and “tutors” swinging with the denizens of the Mystery Machine. It was an evening of zany fun that lasted well into the night!
