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Written by Jasmine Santos ~ Published April 8, 2024
On March 7, 2024, The Livingstone Range School Division’s first interscholastic dance took place at F.P. Walshe in Fort Macleod. The SnowBall aimed to bring the different schools together through an event filled with lively activities and opportunities to make new friends. From 6 - 9 pm, students and staff members from different schools gathered together and enjoyed tasty treats, upbeat music, fun games, and unforgettable memories. Excitement could be found in every corner and laughter was heard throughout the building.
📷 : Jasmine Santos
📷 : Jasmine Santos
The event was open to students in grades 9 - 12 with a limited number of tickets of 40 per school and a fee of $10. Transportation, food, and activities would all be provided along with the purchase of a ticket. The DJ was set up in the gymnasium where most of the students spent their time jamming to music and showing off their dance moves. Many other activities occurred during the SnowBall such as dance challenges and trends, prize giveaways, and a mascot dance-off. Prizes included school merch and items provided by sponsors. Just outside the gymnasium, food and drinks bordered the area. Sponsored treats such as popcorn, chips, cupcakes, cotton candy, and pop satisfied each student’s cravings. Fun lights and decorations were scattered for attendees to take perfect pictures and remember the event. This event did not only unify the different schools but brought them closer to each of their communities through the sponsors who helped support the dance as well. A special thanks goes out to all of them for helping make the SnowBall a success!
The dance concluded with everyone holding hands and forming a big circle in the gymnasium as they sang the last song together. The goal of having students connect through an uplifting activity was more than met. This event allowed Livingstone Leaders to gain more popularity and be recognized for their hard work. It also brought communities together as they saw the wonderful ideas of the youth. Students and staff from different divisions were united as they formed new friendships and shared unforgettable memories. The SnowBall definitely accomplished its goal of being a night to remember!
Want to know more about the SnowBall? Keep reading to learn about the process and inspiration behind the event!
~~ The following information is relayed from Livingstone Leaders executives and F.P. Walshe students, Daniel Choi and Cordelia Yip.
❄~The Inspiration
❄~The Inspiration
The Snowball was inspired by the first division-wide activity: Banana Split Day. This event involved all the schools competing for who could sell the most banana splits. Despite being a smaller event, it accomplished the same goal of uniting the schools. The idea of a Snowball stemmed from this event.
❄~The Process
Once the idea was sparked, many Livingstone Leaders meetings were held to brighten and maintain it. Despite knowing an event involving students from all LRSD schools would be difficult, the executives truly believed it would be worth it. Many topics had to be discussed as this was a big event and the first of its kind. All of the executives had to brainstorm on the location, safety, activities, and food to gain student interest and earn the trust of staff members. It took meetings almost every week for 2 - 3 months to solidify the plans. Coordination with each school was essential to making the event great.
“The whole executive team worked on organizing. That meant gathering sponsors, booking buses, and selling tickets. This is where we involved each school, which really made everything come together. The Livingstone Leaders teacher advisor from every school helped out, all the principals were starting to understand the idea, and numerous large and small businesses from every town supported us.”
- Cordelia Yip, F.P. Walshe student and Livingstone Leaders executive
📷 : Cordelia Yip
-- Overcoming Difficulties
-- Overcoming Difficulties
With every great idea comes difficulties. A few issues that occurred while planning for the event included setting a date with safe roads, gaining the trust of staff members, increasing sponsors and student interest, and security and safety. Out of these, problems related to security and trust were the more difficult ones to overcome. Because this event was the first of its kind in the Division’s history, executives had to alleviate many concerns. This was done through the use of a document listing every possible issue that could arise and a solution for each of them. Some solutions included having every student pre-approved by their principal before the dance, a formal dress code, and enough supervisors. After Livingstone Leaders addressed each issue one by one, they succeeded in gaining the trust of the staff. Through thoughtful planning, they were able to ensure as much security as possible without taking away the freedom or interest of the students attending. All of these adversities were overcome through the hard work and dedication of the Livingstone Leaders. A huge thanks goes out to them as this event would not be possible without their commitment.
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