Here at Washington College, we like to celebrate George Washington's birthday in style, Old Hollywood style that is. Saturday, February 25, students celebrated George Washington's 285th birthday at the 53rd annual Birthday Ball held in the Johnson Fitness Center. The whole school dressed up in beautiful gowns and suits as our president Mrs. Sheila Bair addressed the college with her new hair. Since the school raised over $100,000 President Bair agreed to dye her hair a pretty mix of maroon and black, which she debuted last night.
Everyone looked gorgeous and dapper last night at the event in their old Hollywood glamour. The event was so wonderful they even incorporated the iconic Hollywood sign.
In previous years, girls wore short dresses rather than gowns. However, several people agreed that they wanted to go back to the old traditions of Birthday Ball. For years girls had worn gorgeous, long gowns whereas they would wear shorter dresses at homecoming in the fall. As someone who had her first birthday ball this year, I loved wearing my long gown which gave me an excuse to wear my beloved prom dress again.
The night itself was full of fun, dancing, red carpet entrances, flashing lights and so many wonderful memories. This was my first ever Birthday Ball and I can say it was amazing, I had so much fun it was incredible.
