Dance the Night Away
The Annual John Curtis Sweetheart Dance
By: Kate Curtis
The Annual John Curtis Sweetheart Dance
By: Kate Curtis
Every year the John Curtis student council has put on a spectacular Sweetheart Dance using Valentine's red and pink themes. The dance features that years’ “Sweetheart Court.” The tradition is so special because it’s unique and specific to John Curtis Christian School. The Student Council members, sponsor Kelsey Eutsler, teacher Marissa Guillie, and many other leaders put in effort that made this year's dance happen! It was definitely one to remember. A fun night filled with laughter, new memories, and the theme of love. There is no doubt of the love and family-like atmosphere Curtis has. The Sweetheart Dance is just one of the many things that makes John Curtis, John Curtis. The 2025 Sweetheart Dance was a big hit and students truly “danced the night away!”
Miley Percle and Leigha Carter
Freshmen with their dates.
Students dancing to "Walk it Out."
Cecilia Eutsler dancing.
Gracey Hebert and Brynn Godfrey
Juniors Emily Ingraham, Maddy and Kenzie Gandolfo
Seniors Caroline Mathias and Bailey Bradley.
Freshman Ken Sirinanuwut, Paige and Natalie Guedry
Freshmen and their dates
Junior Bailey Couret and her date
Sweetheart Court
Each year at the annual Sweetheart Dance, the year's Sweetheart Court is announced. Often it's just a simple calling out of names, or reading from a list. This year the court collectively decided they wanted to switch it up. Instead of just calling out names, each maid and their escort performed a handshake and creative pose, unique from one another. Each handshake ended with the perfect photo-op to capture the moment.
Yasmin Curtis and Autrail Manning
Kate Curtis and her date
Caroline Naccari and Luke Martinez
Lily LeCron and Caden Battard
Madison Gandolfo and her date
Avery Curtis and Avery Benton
Kinsley McInnis and Craig Connor
Lily Volz and her date
Love is in the Air
The theme of February exudes LOVE. Take a look at our cutest couples at the 2025 Sweetheart Dance.
Craig Connor and Kinsley McInnis
Lily Volz and her date
Hailey Hartman and Bryce Lee
Brianna Cedillo and Jack Corcoran
~The Great Debate~
The controversial conversation. Why is it customary for high schoolers to wear corsages, boutonnieres or bring bouquets to dances? Well, it started way back in ancient Greece. Originally, brides over 500 years ago wore corsages to deflect odor from bad hygiene, and repel evil spirits and bad luck. Starting around the 16th century, grooms started to participate in the customary action. Males began wearing corsages, or how we call them today, boutonnieres. Flowers gradually became more accepted and people started to wear them at formal events: dances, funerals, weddings, etc. As science and the world's understanding advanced, hygiene became a less severe problem. Corsages were no longer needed as a perfume, and eventually became a common standard. As the trend of corsages moved west, they were often used in the process of courtship. It was courtesy and expected for men to gift a corsage to their date, especially for a dance. In the 19th century, because proper courting rules were always in conversation, the common placement of a woman's corsage changed. The usual placement was on a womans sleeve, or dress strap. Over the years fashion trends changed and the woman's typical dress strap became to thin to pin a corsage. That is why we know use wrist corsages. As for the men, the boutonniere placement stayed the same and is still placed on the lapel of a man's suit. (Blanchard.) Now that the popularity of flowers used at formal events has grown, we've seen the introduction of more bouquets. Some groups reason corsages are more practical on your wrist, while others believe the bigger bouquet is cuter. Is bigger better?
Another topic in question is the semi formal attire at the dance. At times the male fashion industry can be very traditional and rarely have as drastic changes as the female industry. One significant way high school teens switch up their outfits deals with one of the most overlooked key aspects, shoes. One big controversy is whether sneakers or dress shoes are better. In 2022, according to NPD Group, "sales of traditional dress shoes in both men’s and women’s fashion have seen double-digit percentage growth." At the time loafers, dress shoes, heels and other elegant shoewear rose in popularity. Now at dances we see more dunks, designer shoes, and sneakers. What do you prefer?
Share your thoughts by voting in the poll below.
Bouquets VS Corsages
Sneakers OR Dress Shoes