Gamble the night away at President’s Ball

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Gamble the night away at President’s Ball
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Brush up on your blackjack skills and perfect your poker face — the Student Activities Board will host President’s Ball this Saturday, Feb. 13 in the Searle Center, with the theme “Casino Night.”

The festivities will begin at 9 p.m. and go until midnight. Upon arrival, guests will be given a set of poker chips to use at the 39 different game tables. Students can use chips at various tables and cash them in at the end of the night for a chance to win big ticket prizes, some of which include a TV, a George Foreman grill, local gift cards, many appliances, and more.

“There will be live music,” Zane Mabry, director of student activities said. “The Hillsdale College Big Band will be playing for most of the evening.” 

In addition to live jazz music, there will be plenty of appetizers, themed desserts, and mocktails for guests to enjoy. 

Junior Luciya Katcher, SAB big events team leader, said the dress code is “black tie and semi-formal.”

“This includes long dresses or nice cocktail dresses, to match the gala-like atmosphere of the event.” Katcher said. 

Katcher said the inspiration for a Casino Night theme came from the desire to host a classy event that allowed people to socially distance. While the team wanted to keep the integrity of the classic President’s Ball, they slightly modified the event to suit COVID-19 regulations. 

“The Students Activities Board has a mission to promote the social aspect of people’s college experience, without compromising their health,”  Katcher said. 

Mabry confirmed that SAB and the Student Activities Office are asking people to wear masks and are doing all they can to ensure social distancing at the event. 

Students can learn more about the event at the SAB table in the union this week, where pamphlets detailing game rules and more information will be handed out.