Pulling Off A Successful Winter Formal
PHOTO COURTESY OF Grace Burger, ASB members are also responsible for planning many of Millikan’s football events
January 27, 2022
For the past few months, Millikan’s ASB executive board has been hard at work planning this year’s Winter Formal! Last year’s dance was canceled when schools went virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year the ASB executive board is dedicated to ensuring that the Winter Formal goes off without a hitch. The venue has been changed several times to abide by California’s COVID guidelines and mandates. As of now, the event is planned for February 12 at Club X at the Honda Center.
Anyone interested in attending the Winter Formal must fill out a contract, which students can print off the Millikan website or pick up a blank copy from the ASB room. After turning those contracts into the ASB room, students can purchase tickets from the banker and ASB room for $110. Students from any grade level at Millikan are welcome to attend.
“We’re really excited to host Winter Formal again,” said PEACE senior Isabelle Clark (she was elected as Co-ASB President during last December´s election). “We missed being able to do school events on this scale.”
Clark has been a part of the ASB board since her junior year. She, along with her fellow board members, including the ASB treasurer, QUEST Senior Raquel Gass, have spent the last few months getting ready for Winter Formal. Both students say that it’s been difficult to plan school events that abide by California´s COVID precautions. The new venue for Winter Formal, Club X, was specifically chosen because it provided an outdoor space in accordance with COVID guidelines. Many other changes, such as an additional DJ outside and mask mandates for all attendees have been made.
“It’s been hard making all of these accommodations, but I think it’s absolutely worth it,” said Clark.
“Millikan always puts on some of the best Winter Formals,” said Gass. “It’s still going to be an incredible dance no matter what and I hope that everyone can attend.”
Genesis Perez • Feb 6, 2022 at 6:57 pm
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 27, 2022), Rebecca Wilson and a Staff Reporter wrote an article titled “Pulling Off A Successful Winter Formal” The article follows Millikan’s ASB Executive Board and their process of planning for the Winter Formal. This writing is important because it helps students that may have questions or promotes those who haven’t bought their ticket. I also like that the article has ASB members’ perspectives and experiences throughout the preparations; we can see that planners faced some struggles but throughout the process, they were excited to enjoy the final result. The text mentions that the venue for the formal had to be changed several times in order to abide by COVID guidelines. I wanted to know how the planners felt when the incident first happened and how they think this year’s formal is going to play out with COVID restrictions. Millikan has not had many large-scale social events like this one so I’m looking forward to seeing how the night plays out. The text also mentions the mandatory contracts students must fill out which reminds me of the mix-up that happened a few days ago with some of the contracts needing to be returned. Despite all the complications, I sincerely hope the event goes well.
Ethan Kalliomaa • Feb 1, 2022 at 4:01 pm
February 1st, 2022
Dear Corydon Editor,
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 27, 2022), Rebecca Wilson ( staff member ) wrote an article titled “Pulling Off a Successful Winter Formal” The article mentions that this year’s Winter Formal is going to be very exciting. I am very pleased, knowing that I am able to attend this year’s school public event. Ever Since my freshman year at Millikan, along with getting habituated by the surroundings of high school and learning many hard-working projects and tests, attending the winter formal along with my friend during that evening was amazing. Unfortunately, when the Coronavirus impacted the school, I was very distraught. The pandemic led to the conclusion that my sophomore year would be in quarantine, including the cancellations of many exciting public school events, such as the Winter formal that year. Knowing well from this article that the event of the winter formal is on the way is very cheerful news. It is exciting for all of us that are going to attend. I would also like to say, thank you to everybody from the school administration that is working hard to make sure this event is successful. From the venue plans to the activities that are awaiting ahead during this year’s winter formal, we have a lot to look forward to.
Sincerely,
Ethan Kalliomaa, Grade 11
julia • Feb 1, 2022 at 3:58 pm
February 1, 2022
Dear Corydon Editor,
In Issue 4/2022(published January 27,2022 Rebbeca Wilson wrote an article titled “Pulling off a successful winter formal.” The article mentions what is expected for formal and all the mandates that are put in place to follow covid guidelines. Like suggesting wearing a mask and changing the location. But I do have a few questions: how do you know everyone will wear a mask? Because at school not everyone seems to have them on which continues to spread covid. This letter is very informational on how to buy tickets and shows how excited everyone is for hosting this event. There have been many changes happening from the original plan for the formal and so many people were confused. But, will there be masks provided there or do people have to bring their own, do we show proof of vaccination to not have to wear a mask or does everyone have too. Also, what kind of food will be there. I never knew that there would be all class levels able to attend. Now I understand how hard and long it takes to plan and throw these events. Thank you so much for providing this information to all Millikan students.
Sincerely,
Julia Walton, Grade 11
Josephine Bowman • Feb 1, 2022 at 12:07 pm
In issue 4/2022 (published January 27, 2022), Rebecca Wilson wrote an article titled “Pulling Off A Successful Winter Formal”. The article brings up how challenging it has been for members of ASB to pull off an amazing formal, to make up for missing last years, while still following all COVID protocols. The venue has been changed three times so far, but is currently being planned to be held in Orange County, in the Honda Center at Club X. In the article, it says that all attendees will be required to wear face coverings, which I hope doesn’t become an issue. I think it was also mentioned that all attendees must be vaccinated, or show proof of a negative covid test from two days before the event. Lots of people are very excited about the event, especially this year’s juniors, who most of us didn’t attend the 2020 Winter Formal. Other than Homecoming, this will be most of our first high school dance. I am very positive ASB will be able to pull off making the dance memorable, and have it make up for the missed dances from the past year.
Isabella Harper • Jan 31, 2022 at 12:07 pm
In issue 4/2022 (Published January 27, 2022), Rebecca Wilson wrote an article titled “Pulling off a Successful Winter Formal”. This article mentions that our venue for the winter formal has been changed many times because of new covid protocols. But with all the changes they have made they say it’s for the better and is going to make the night even better. Prior to this article, I had no idea that we had to change the venue multiple times. Also, I had no idea that Millikan always puts on the best winter formals. I have never really thought too much about what goes on behind the scenes of a dance. It surprised me that they have been working on this for the past few months. I do have some questions though, are we going to have to wear our masks the whole time while we are at the dance? Is there going to be a limit on how many students can attend the winter formal? Is the dance going to provide food and drinks or is that not allowed because of the covid protocols? I’m glad I now kinda understand all the work that students have been putting into the dance just to make it special for us.
Sincerely,
Isabella Harper, Grade 11
Lucy Bruechert • Jan 31, 2022 at 10:34 am
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 27, 2022), Rebecca Wilson wrote an article titled “Pulling Off A Successful Winter Formal.” The article mentions that even despite Los Angeles’s new COVID-19 restrictions, Millikan’s annual Winter Formal will still be making a comeback this year! Wilson walks through each of the steps to get a ticket, making it seem like a piece of cake for any student who’s interested. As someone who is excited to attend the formal, the layout of instructions is very helpful to secure a spot. Wilson also goes to ASB (Millikan’s student council and event planners), to talk to some of the student leaders who are making formal possible. Isabelle Clarke (Co-President) and Requel Gass (Treasurer) explain how excited they are to have secured this event for the student body. A question I have is, will masks only be mandated indoors or outdoors as well? I think much of the student body is wondering how safe it will be and worried because of the recent Omicron breakout. Thank you so much for providing light to the amazing students who are producing this dance and I can’t wait to attend!