Formal a success, except for bathroom incident

by Meghan Merkel assistant perspectives editor

To those who become easily bored with the tedious routines of stale college life, a solution was provided in the form of an elegant evening far enough away yet still in driving distance. Students had the opportunity to don a different attire on March 11, 2000, unlike the jeans and Abercrombie sweater nights.

The majority of students who attended the spring formal on March 11 had an enjoyable time.

The soon-to-be graduating seniors took advantage of the complimentary dinner before dancing and celebrating the night away.

The theme was "We've Got Tonight," dedicated to the seniors approaching the end of their beloved Cabrini days. Months of preparation from the sophomore class board seemed to be paying off.

However, around lO p.m., the success unraveled as Bridget Baxter, coordinator of student activities, was informed that the door of a bathroom stall had been broken off in the men's restroom.

"I couldn't believe someone would actually rip the stall door off, but I was proven wrong," Baxter stated.

Officials at the Hilton immediately linked the crime to a guest (or guests) at the formal.

The damages didn't stop there. It was reported that beer cans were left in the plants and in the elevators. Certain hotel rooms had to be cleared due to noise violations. And yes, like any traditional Cabrini weekend night, there was a fire alarm.

"It is really unfortunate because most likely the Hilton will not allow us back after these incidents." Baxter continued. The estimated damages are over $200.

For those who did not take part in the vandalism, the night went The spring formal at the Valley Forge stuwithout a hitch. "The formal pro- dents a chance to dress up, dance and simply get out for the vided an opportunity for us to evening. have a good time with our friends was just a fre'>hman attending • while reflecting on our year~ these dances," Costello comhere at Cabrini," senior Joe El- mented. liott said. When the clock struck l a.m., Senior Linda Costello could the Cabrini coaches puJled up to footed Cinderc l.,, s~·trlht>• 1 for their shoes. With the exception of beer cans and missing doors, th night ended nestled in the seniors' minds of special memonot agree more. "We couldn't be- escort the students back to nes. lieve that it was our last formal. It school. Pictures were taken, seemed like y~ars. ~0 1 wl).enJl - good-byes were made and bare-