Courtney Hong
Living Assistant
Doors opened last weekend for various students to get a taste of Hawaii, Marina del Rey and an evening with the president — of Pepperdine, that is.
A Hawaiian tradition called Aloha Friday found its way to the Sandbar at 8 p.m., sponsored by the Hawaii Club.
The night was filled with plenty of free food, leis, jewelry making and Hawaiian and Tahitian dancing. “Toward the end, they had a dance competition,” said sophomore Carissa Marsh. “I got hauled up on stage. I didn’t want to go.” Marsh and her dance partner, who made it to the dance-off in the final round, took second place in the end. “I guess you could say that we lost,” Marsh said.
Over at the Marriott at Marina del Rey, the Delta Delta Delta formal, “Midnight Masquerade,” was underway in the California Ballroom, decorated Mardi Gras style with a color scheme of bright metallic colors and black. Masks were provided, sequined ones for women, and metallic ones for men. “It was exciting,” sophomore Mary Cahalan said. “Everyone was dancing. The highlight was when Rachel Thomsen was given the Sister of the Year award.”
For 15 to 20 seniors, Sunday evening was spent with President Benton, his wife Debbie, and some faculty members at Brock House during Senior Sunday, which happens monthly. After a generous dinner, everyone moves into the living room for fellowship and some praise songs. “We talk about things that are relevant to this point in our lives,” said senior Jen McMonigle. “It’s something that seniors should do. How many schools have a president that opens up his house? A lot of times, I get to see people I wouldn’t be able to interact with.”
11-18-04
