Sock Hop Fun

By Debra Friedman, photos by Darrell Holdaway

Sock hops immediately bring to mind the 1950s when music was innocent and dancing was frenzied. How many know the origin of “sock hops”? During the 50s, people were not allowed to wear shoes with black soles in the gym due to potential damage to the floors. So, teens removed their shoes and danced for hours in their socks. Apparently, the composition of gym floors has changed since then.

For the first time, the Social Committee brought us a sock hop on March 25. Many guests wore period-appropriate clothing. There was an abundance of poodle skirts, Pink Lady jackets, and neck scarves for women. The men wore letterman jackets, rolled up jeans, and white T-shirts, sans the Marlboros in the sleeves.

The food was simple – chips with dips, popcorn, and Tootsie Rolls. The highlight was the root beer floats that were available in endless supply. The décor was impressive. The tables were adorned with record albums, plastic LPs, and

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