Insight into the Spring Banquet, “Once Upon a Time”

      Spring Banquet is a long standing tradition and has been an integral part of the Eastern experience for years. With the stress and strain of the college experience, it is a good kind of relief that students need now and again.

      Every school year, the Student Activities Board (SAB) comes together to create new and fun events for the students on campus—such as the ice skating event and coffee house. The Spring Banquet is included in that list. Each year, they come together to work out what it takes to put together the event. Each dance is given a theme that adds a flare to the night.

      “The theme is determined based on the location that is chosen for Spring Banquet. For instance, last year when we went to the Penn Museum we decided on an around the world theme because the museum itself has artifacts from around the world. SAB decides collectively on the theme each year, but it typically is chosen with consideration of the Spring Banquet location,” Krista Barnett, a Student Life Programming Coordinator said.

      There is not any one person in particular who is in charge of putting together the banquet, but everyone in SAB works together to build a nice night for all students.

      “It is the perfect way to take a break from school. Where me and my friends can get together and make new memories. It is also a good excuse to go shopping for a new dress. The food is usually really good and they always have cute places to take pictures. I really enjoy dancing all night and just making it a special day with my friends,” student Kaitlynn Shorb said.

     The Spring Banquet is a fantastic event that helps many students relax as finals are starting.

      The ambiance is always refreshing and it is a nice escape from the mundane. At Spring Banquet, the students enjoy fellowshipping with one another as they dine on delicious, catered food. As the night goes on, students flood the dance floor and have a good time. With professional photographers ready with a photo booth filled with festive props and hats, it is the perfect recipe  for a night full of laughs and memories. This year’s theme is “Once upon a time.” I am excited to hear the stories and memories people have made.