First Day Monday, August 15th
Shen-Val-Lore The Student Voice of Shenandoah Valley Academy
March 6, 2020
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Volume 89, Edition 3
Upcoming Events March 6
End of 3rd Term
8
Sunday School
11-23
Argentina Music/Mission Tour
12-23
Spring Break
April 2
AU Visit
2-4 Potomac Elementary School Music Festival 5
Girls’ and Boys’ Club Banquet Sophie Hintz
A This year’s theme for the Girls’ and Boys’ Club Banquet was “The Groove.” Choosing this theme meant dressing in bright 80’s style clothing. Many girls teased their hair up high, put it in ponytails, or used eccentric hair accessories. For the guys, most of them stuck to doing their normal hairstyle but a few sprayed neon hairspray onto their heads. Because it was a girls ask guys banquet, the girls walked over in groups to the boys’ dorm to pick up their dates. All of the students and chaperones loaded the buses, making their way toward Funky’s Skate Center in Harrisonburg. Upon arrival, each person who chose to skate was given a pair of rollerskates, or roller-
blades if that was their choice. The skating was very fun. Although it was obvious that people were falling, they got up with a smiles on their faces, continuing their laps around the rink. The venue for the banquet offered games, food, and other activities. Around the rink were colorful patterned walls which turned out to be great for pictures. People who chose not to skate played pool or sat in booths while watching the others skate and fall. A few people said that their highlights for this banquet were dancing with their friends, watching others fall while skating, and hanging out with their friends. The music that was played was fun to skate to and matched the theme of the banquet.
After a while of skating, pizza, drinks, and ice cream were offered to all attendees. Eventually the food was digested and the skating races and number games began. First up were the boys. Out of the five who participated, Danny Baires, a Junior, swept the floor, double lapping a few other competitors. His swift movements and agility, along with good balance and practice, made it look easy for him to leave the others in the dust. The other races took place and then the number game began. Everyone went out on the floor to participate, but only a few won. The prizes for the races and number game were Walmart gift cards. The skating continued.
Near the end of the evening, the DJ put on a slow song and, making Shenandoah Valley Academy history, couples were allowed to hold hands without being put on social probation. This event was many people’s favorite moment during the outing. Before leaving, popular songs such as the “Cupid Shuffle,” the “Cha Cha Slide,” the “Macarena,” the “Twist,” and the iconic “Y.M.C.A” were played. Finally, the buses were loaded and attendees headed back to the school and dorms. Overall, this banquet was very well planned and enjoyable. From watching Danny slide around the rink, to laughing with friends when they fell, to eating yummy
food, the night included many entertainment options that anyone could enjoy. Everyone was happy with the theme and was able to easily find outfits from their closets without having to go out and spend tons of money. Since it was an activity instead of a formal banquet, more people came out to this event than to the Student Association Banquet and Junior-Senior Banquet. The student body is thankful to the Girls’ and Boys’ Club officers and staff who helped make this banquet so much fun and low stress.
6-10
ACT / Junior-Senior Banquet Week of Prayer
13
Sophmore Field Trip
16
Senior Tree Planting
17-18
Alumni Weekend
19
School Picnic
22-26 Homeleave 30
US History Tour
MAY 1-4
US History Tour
5
AP Calculus Exam
6
AP English Exam
8 ROK International Vespers 9 14-15
Table of Contents 1 Girls’ and Boys’ Club Banquet 2 NHS Induction and Principal’s Brunch 3 Spiritual Retreat / Relgion Field Trip 4 ROK Vespers / Fayetteville Trip
5 Candlelight Concert / WAU Band/Strings Festival 6 Andrews Tournament 7 Faculty Family Night / Government Field Trip
Final Music Concerts Senior Exams
15
Baptisms
16
Best of Everything
17-20
Senior Class Trip
19-20
Final Exams
22 Consecration 23
Baccalaureate / Class Night
24 Class Night