The FCHS leadership team is excited to announce this year’s annual Spring Formal to be hosted May 9 at Wolf Lakes. The evening will encompass dazzling decor straight out of the 1920s, creating an extravagant night in Gatsby’s garden. Starting at 6 p.m., this event will include games, music and all kinds of fun.
Tickets will be available for an early bird price of $85, starting April 7. This price will be raised an additional $5, equating to $90 per ticket.
Divided into four committees, the leadership team takes on their individual responsibilities, to ensure a successful night for all.
Committees include:
- Advertisement
- Food and Favors
- Entertainment
- Decor
As an adviser for a second year, Leadership teacher Hope Villines bubbles with excitement for this upcoming evening.
“The weather should be amazing and the location at Wolf Lakes is going to be great,” Villines said. “I am also excited about the theme, “A Night in Gatsby‘s Garden,” and all of the entertainment that the leadership class has planned. It’s going to be an awesome night!”
Leadership hopes to take the student body by surprise this year by hosting a plethora of chance-related games, including poker, black jack and craps. Adding an incentive for the winners, the person with the most chips at the end of the night will receive a $100 gift card. Second place will be receive a $75 gift card and third will win a $25 gift card. In addition to games, student leadership invites all to the center floor, encouraging dancing with music run by a familiar DJ.
The 1925 novel and later film-adapted story, “The Great Gatsby” follows a young Nick Caraway and his experience in the roaring city of New York during the 1920s. During his adventures, Nick meets the mysterious and ambiguous character of Jay Gatsby. Known for his immense wealth and over the top parties, Gatsby’s home became a memorizing and enchanting venue of life.
FC Leadership hopes to encapsulate the vitality of Gatsby’s courtyard, welcoming all high school students to participate in the night’s activities.
Senior Caleb Iest joined the entertainment committee, hoping to make his last formal the biggest and best one yet.
“This final formal is going to be special because it is at a new location than the last formals that I have attended,” Iest said. “Being able to choose Wolf Lakes in Leadership as our location was super exciting because I have been wanting to go there for all of high school, and now that dream is coming true as a senior.”
Along with table games each class will be responsible for creating a trailer, shortened version, or reimagining of a well known movie. Restricted to seven to 10 minutes, the possibilities are endless. This annual occurrence known as NOTS or Night of the Stars will be presented during the evening. Each class movie will be scored and graded by a panel of judges for the chance to win awards.
Junior Austin Kinzle starred as Flynn Ryder during the class of 2026’s adaptation of Tangled his freshman year. Working alongside his friends, Kinzle helped put together an unforgettable finished product.
“I am very glad I did it my freshman year, it brought me out of my comfort zone and gave me a lot of memorable moments,” Kinzle said. “I hope this year we can improve on creating an authentic movie that has our own spin on it.”
Provided by Wolf Lakes, a buffet-style dinner will begin at 7 p.m. This includes tri-tip, rolls and salad. Following dinner, a choice of ice cream and cookies will be available for dessert. Additionally, a crepe bar, charcuterie board, and wrapped chocolates will be available for all guests, adding to the decadent atmosphere.
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