On December 5th 2014, the BYU-Hawaii Student Association (BYUHSA) will be hosting the annual Fall Formal at the Polynesian Cultural Center for the students at BYUH. Unlike Fall Balls of the past, the Fall Formal will be closer to campus to encourage higher attendance from students with work and school conflicts.BYUHSA President Marc Gardner a senior from Australia serving as BYUHSA President, said that this dance will be different than dances in the past because of its location. “We want it to be accessible for everyone. Having it located at the PCC will accommodate students’ work schedules.” It will also be easier for those students who do not have ways to travel. “The cost is lower than dances in the past because it is located at the PCC.” Gardner added. The Fall Formal ticket price for a couple’s dinner and dance is $45. A couple ticket to just the dance is $20. The ticket prices for a single entry to the dance is $15. A ticket for a single entry to the dance and the dinner has not been decided yet, to encourage students to bring a date.Victoria Featherson a freshmen from Arkansas majoring in ICS said that big events, especially ones that involve a date, are really exciting on campus. “Whenever a bigger event comes around and everyone is going, it puts a certain energy in the air,” Featherson said. Paul Bacera, a junior from Guam majoring in business marketing, recounts enjoying past dances hosted by BYUHSA particularly because of the food and the atmosphere of the dance. Bacera said he is most looking forward to the excuse to dress nicely and the possibility of the dance being a very romantic night. “I like having an excuse to dress really flashy and nice. I’ve got to let everyone see my swag. It’s a really important thing to me. I like going to dances because they can serve to be a very romantic night to share with a significant other.”Featherson said she is excited to go to the dance with all the new friends she has made this semester. However, she said her greatest hope for the Fall Formal is to have great food. “Please let there be some fantastic catering. After what seems like endless cafeteria food and Seven Brothers I would just love something different. I’m still going to go and have fun dancing, but if there is great food, then that would be like the cherry on top of a great night.” The Fall Formal theme is still undecided but it is semi-formal attire.
Writer: Kaitlin Broyles ~ Multimedia Journalist
