Written by Aja Griffin//Photo provided by Zeta Rho
Last weekend, clubs hosted a variety of events, from a silent disco to a throwback prom to ice skating, each bringing its own unique atmosphere and experiences. Whether through dancing, skating or reliving high school prom, the functions provided students with an opportunity to connect, relax and make lasting memories.
Phi Kappa Delta hosted a silent disco on March 1, an event where attendees wore wireless headphones playing different music channels.
“It was super fun and successful, we got a lot of positive feedback from the event!” sophomore Allie Laverty, Phi Kappa Delta activities director said. “Planning any event requires a lot of communication on behalf of the officers, and this one was no exception.”
Laverty said the club ordered headsets, secured a location and provided snacks.
“This was a pretty simple event as functions go,” Laverty said. “Setup and teardown was a little tedious, but it was easy.”
One of the highlights of the night was watching people sing along without realizing how loud—or off-key—they sounded.
“Part of the fun of a silent disco function is to occasionally take your headphones off and listen to people singing their hearts out in otherwise silence—haha,” Laverty said. “It’s a toss-up between ‘Rasputin’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as to which song was most entertaining.”
For Zeta Rho, the weekend’s festivities took on a nostalgic theme with a throwback prom. The event, also held March 1, took place in Garner Gym and featured snacks, music and the crowning of a prom king and queen.
“Our favorite memory was getting to see everyone’s throwback dresses and crowning our prom king and queen in front of everyone! And also the chocolate fountain!” senior Ivy Henderson, Zeta Rho activities director said.
Henderson said the theme made the event especially fun for members.
“It was hilarious seeing the old-school prom dresses people found,” she said. “Some people went all out with their outfits, and it made for a really fun night.”
Ju Go Ju opted for a more active outing, taking members ice skating.
“Our club’s function this semester was ice-skating, and what went into planning it was communicating with the venue months prior to the event in order to set a date and time that would work for everyone,” junior Kaylie Dyniewski, Ju Go Ju activities director said. “We also had to determine pricing and how much a ticket would cost per person.”
Her favorite memory was watching members try to skate, as many of them had little experience.
“It was entertaining,” Dyniewski said. “A lot of us didn’t really know how to ice skate, so there were plenty of funny moments.”
Beyond the fun, club functions serve a greater purpose in fostering friendships and creating shared experiences.
“Functions uniquely foster club unity and maintain friendships by creating spaces to have fun with the people you chose,” Laverty said. “It’s easy to plan activities for a club that likes each other. We’re ready to have a good time simply because we’re together, and activities are an organized way of getting together.”
Henderson said the opportunity to invite dates adds another layer to club bonding.
“Functions are a great way for club members to get to meet new people and make new friends,” Henderson said. “It’s also a great way to spend time with one another and take a break from a busy academic schedule.”
Dyniewski said these events create lasting moments for members.
“It gives everyone an opportunity to just have a fun night together,” Dyniewski said. “Functions allow members to make memories and grow closer as a club. It fosters new relationships and strengthens existing ones.”
The events last weekend continued the tradition of club functions bringing students together for a night of fun and camaraderie.
