Students celebrate in style at banquet

This past Sunday, the Campion students wore glittering gowns, sharp suits, and unique masks for the annual SA banquet held at the Brighton Adventist Church fellowship hall. The students had the opportunity to be escorted by their dates to the masquerade ball-themed event where they enjoyed dinner, entertainment, and photos. 

Live piano music by Pastor Leandro Bizama set the ambiance to start the evening. After that, Mabel Cabandon and Janelle Anggormas performed the song, “Too Good to Say Goodbye” by Bruno Mars. Anggormas, freshman, elaborated, “I was nervous at first for my performance but after I felt like I did well and was glad I did it. With this being my first banquet I had fun. It was a good opportunity for me to get to know my date better.”

The couples dating game was a highlight of the activities provided. Three different couples were brought up in front and they each had to take off their shoes. Then Carlos Santana, chaplain, would ask questions such as “Who’s the most likely to _?” and they would have to guess by raising the shoe of the person who best fit the description. It was entertaining for Ekenna Nwankwo, Senior SA president, who expressed, “My favorite part of the night was the couples game. It was funny because you were surprised by some of the answers. You got to see everyone’s differences and the roles they played in their relationships.”

The students got a variety of food throughout the night. They started with fresh-baked bread and following was squash soup. Beforehand they got to choose their main course with the options being: mediterranean vegetable quiche, spinach stripple quiche, and lentil pot pie. Lastly, they ended the night with their choice of dessert: Mille-feuille, apple compote crepe, or chocolate mousse. 

Jack Jordan, junior and SA Activities Director, elaborated, “The night was fun and I really enjoyed the food. I got to try the lentil pot pie and the chocolate mousse which I was excited about.”

Throughout the night, the students voted for the best duo, best mask, best dressed girl, and best dressed boy. The winners were announced at the end; Shawn Fergurson and Olivia Arizola got best duo, Anya Francis won both best dressed girl and best mask, and Aaron Oster got best dressed boy. Afterwards, the students had some free time to hangout with friends and take pictures in front of the booths that were decorated with vines and lights. 

Catie Fairfield, Student News Team

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