Students raise funds with formal masque
An occasion for dancing and posing in finery, the event raised proceeds to benefit CALS student organizations and special projects.
Photo by Art Latham
It might have been a masked ball, but those in disguise didn’t hide the fun they were having.
“A good time was definitely had by all at the masquerade ball,” said Anne Porter, development director for CALS academic programs, one of the party’s sponsors. “They dressed to the nines: tux, corsages, evening dresses and all.”
About 150 elegantly turned out and splendidly masked students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Agri-Life Council, along with their guests, danced the night away on Feb. 13 in the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center at the JC Raulston Arboretum.
John Tart, council vice-president, deejayed tunes that ranged from Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road” to the Latino-influenced “chicken dance” to line dances like the “Cha Cha Slide.”
The event earned more than $3,000 net for the council, which includes two representatives from each College departmental club. Proceeds benefit CALS student organizations, Porter said. The funds raised will be distributed to the clubs represented by the Agri-Life Council and also used to support the end-of-year banquet and other special projects, as needed.
Porter added that Agri-Life President Becky Dodds, the other officers, and an event committee of Agri-Life members “did a wonderful job soliciting delicious and plentiful food and desserts, more than 40 really nice door prizes, and sponsors for the event.”
Callie McAdams, Agri-Life Council treasurer summed up student feelings about the night, when she said, “CALS does not have a formal event, so this could become that signature event to dress up and have a great party.”
The students also raised about $5,000 sponsorships and in-kind gifts, Porter said. Among the sponsors were CALS Academic Programs (Diamond); CALS Alumni and Friends Society (Gold); The North Carolina Agricultural Foundations (Gold); and Porter, Hale and Byrd Farms (Silver).
Food sponsors included Becky Dodds, Elizabeth Gray (club secretary), Beverly Mabe, Daniel Miller (club senate rep), Catherine Mitchell (club reporter), Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Rose Phillips, Dixie Porter and Anne Porter. Other sponsors included Kmart, Pearl Cafe, Red Hot and Blue, Western Lanes and the Village Draft House.
— Art Latham
Several students line up for a photo op to show off their masque creations.
Photo by Art Latham
Photo by Art Latham
About 150 elegantly turned out and splendidly masked students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Agri-Life Council, along with their guests, danced the night away on Feb. 13 in the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center at the JC Raulston Arboretum.
John Tart, council vice-president, deejayed tunes that ranged from Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road” to the Latino-influenced “chicken dance” to line dances like the “Cha Cha Slide.”
The event earned more than $3,000 net for the council, which includes two representatives from each College departmental club. Proceeds benefit CALS student organizations, Porter said. The funds raised will be distributed to the clubs represented by the Agri-Life Council and also used to support the end-of-year banquet and other special projects, as needed.
Porter added that Agri-Life President Becky Dodds, the other officers, and an event committee of Agri-Life members “did a wonderful job soliciting delicious and plentiful food and desserts, more than 40 really nice door prizes, and sponsors for the event.”
Callie McAdams, Agri-Life Council treasurer summed up student feelings about the night, when she said, “CALS does not have a formal event, so this could become that signature event to dress up and have a great party.”
The students also raised about $5,000 sponsorships and in-kind gifts, Porter said. Among the sponsors were CALS Academic Programs (Diamond); CALS Alumni and Friends Society (Gold); The North Carolina Agricultural Foundations (Gold); and Porter, Hale and Byrd Farms (Silver).
Food sponsors included Becky Dodds, Elizabeth Gray (club secretary), Beverly Mabe, Daniel Miller (club senate rep), Catherine Mitchell (club reporter), Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Rose Phillips, Dixie Porter and Anne Porter. Other sponsors included Kmart, Pearl Cafe, Red Hot and Blue, Western Lanes and the Village Draft House.
— Art Latham