Winter
Wonderland Gala was a huge success
Entertainment
Beat
The 3rd Annual
Winter Wonderland Gala held Friday night provided an opportunity
for all students and faculty of Appalachian State University to
have something to do. Beach music kings Chairmen of the Board provided
the entertainment.
Legends was
decorated with blue, white and silver balloons and the walls were
covered in blue and white stars. White tablecloths covered the typically
plain seating area and hors dÕoeuvres lined the far wall.
"Everyone
seemed to be having a good time. Everyone was dancing with a smile
on their face," said Rich Fulton, president of Appalachian
Popular Programming Society (A.P.P.S.).
A.P.P.S. was
a sponsor of the event along with The Appalachian, Appalachian Student
Ambassadors, Black Student Association, Student Government Association,
Campus Resident Student Association and WASU 90.5 The App.
With ticket
sales close to 425, Legends was packed with veteran shaggers and
quite a few students trying to learn the style of dancing. Students
and faculty alike were dressed in semiformal attire.
"I was
impressed with the way everyone looked, " said Appalachian
State University junior Charity Potts. "I had a really good
time just dancing and hanging out with my friends."
Advanced tickets
gave those who attended an incentive Ñ for each ticket, a buy-one-get-the-second-half-price
coupon was given for restaurants in both Boone and Blowing Rock.
Restaurant sponsors included Chetola Manor House, Makoto Japanese
Steakhouse, The Chop Haus, Riverwood, VanceÕs Main Street Cafe,
Red Onion Cafe, The Best Cellar and DanÕl Boone Inn.
"It was
such a deal to go out and pay less for dinner," said Potts.
The dancing was the highlight of the night though. Chairmen of the
Board (COTB)played shag hits like "I'd Rather be in Carolina,"
"Summer Love," and "Sexy Thing." The crowd went
wild went they played ÒCarolina GirlsÓ and "Shout."
COTB played
for the audience, facilitating requests and getting everyone involved
in singing. They even let a few people on stage to help with the
Funky Chicken dance.
COTB performed
until the end of the night with two separate encores, letting students,
faculty and guests dance the entire night.
As an attendee
of the event, I felt that the evening was a success. The university
outdoes itself with entertainment for the campus and area, whether
it be with a band in Legends or a performance in Farthing Auditorium.
What made the
Winter Wonderland Gala so great was that it offered a chance for
the entire student body to get dressed up and have a safe and fun
night for a reasonable price.
For those of
you who think that there is nothing to do in Boone, you are sorely
wrong. Friday night was a great opportunity to get out and have
some fun.
"I hope
the Winter Wonderland Gala continues to be a tradition for Appalachian,"
said Fulton. "It was a good night."
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