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<div style="max-width:650px;text-align:left;color:#000;font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:25px;"></lj-raw>Students enter through the north doors of the gym, and are greeted with the trappings of a Victorian Christmas party in giant form. There's a painted wall hanging depicting a massive tree, and multiple wooden boxes made to look like giant presents. Students can go over to the first photo op amongst the massive fake presents with the larger than life tree in the background. Tables and chairs are organized in this area, where red carpet squares hide the gym's wooden floor.

Further in, the dance transforms into a winter wonderland, with new wall hangings depicting a snowy castle. The fog machines are at work again, doing their best to hide that this is, in fact, a gym. The dance floor is lit with dreamy blue lights, and for the first few hours plays upbeat music. Later in the evening, the tempo drops for some romantic slow dances. Student Council rented a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrA4lgesh4A">snow machine</a>, which rains down dry foam on the dancers.

On the far south side, you "enter" the icy palace, with some blue carpet squares covering the floor this time. There are couches (draped in white fabric) to rest on, and a series of white fake trees. This area is cozier and quieter if you're looking for privacy. There's also a second photo op. This one is a series of wooden cut outs that look like a white sleigh being pulled by white horses. When you sit on the bench, it looks like you and your friends are going on a sleigh ride through the moderately convincing snow!

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<li>The dance starts at 7:00 PM and goes until midnight! Student Council started setting things up that afternoon, and it was quite a production. Shop helped with the construction of the plywood decorations.</li>
<li>There's a lot of treats and drinks available, as well as a veggie tray. Vegan cupcakes are present.</li>
<li>There are two photo op areas! The photos taken will be displayed in the school later so long as no one's flipping off the camera.</li>
<li>At 10:00 PM, the White Elephant exchange begins, and after the chaos of stealing and swapping gifts...</li>
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 <ul><li>Liam receives a <a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81t81HfANOL._SY679_.jpg" target="_blank">boyfriend pillow</a> in a pillowcase tied with a red ribbon.</li>
<li>Kodi receives a <A href="https://i.imgur.com/hmcHRsO.jpg" target="_blank">Singamaling</a>, wrapped in a brown paper bag and duct taped closed.</li>
<li>Cecilia receives snail mucus face mask (pack of 10). In a sparkly silver gift bag with blue tissue paper.</li>
<li>Russ receives a <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/UDYD7VMLS/bobs-egg-cup?optionId=40664057&li=marketplace" target="_blank">3D Printed Egg Cup</a>. In a perfectly sized, bright green box mysteriously labeled "11".</li>
<li>Sully receives 3 x <a href="https://www.pokemoncenter.com/wcsstore/PokemonCatalogAssetStore/images/catalog/products/P4094PC/164-80345/P4094PC_164-80345_01_full.jpg" target="_blank">Pokemon Sun-Moon Ultra Prism Booster Packs</a> in a sparkly pink bag.</li>
<li>CC receives a <a href="https://i.etsystatic.com/6612544/r/il/9e77ff/776491974/il_fullxfull.776491974_hvh1.jpg" target="_blank">poo emoji cross stitch</a>, wrapped in a plain brown paper bag, tied up with some lightly used rope.</li>
<li>Slade receives this delightful <a href="http://a.co/d/eKyfvrd" target="_blank">dad belly fanny pack</a> is still in the Amazon box with a bow stuck on top.</li>
<li>Venus receives a somewhat haunting <a href="https://media.phillyvoice.com/media/images/Santa_Gritty_.width-704.jpg" target="_blank">Gritty tree ornament</a>. They forgot to wrap it until last minute so it's folded inside a 7-11 bag. There's a pre-made ribbon bow on top. Merry Holidays.</li>
<li>Flint receives an <a href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/73/31/9f/73319f4c096a49d52135caf5900367d2.jpg" target="_blank">octofurby</a> wrapped in approximately 10 layers of newspaper and one layer of <a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81jAGk9bRtL._SY550_.jpg" target="_blank">Batman Christmas wrapping paper</a>.</li>
<li>Noah receives a <a href="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4vQAAOSw-0xYPFrC/s-l300.jpg" target="_blank">three foot tall nutcracker</a> (imagine its paint is chipping off) found by the curb. It's wrapped it in tin foil. </li>
<li>Emma receives <a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/images/items/26000/26011_1_640px.jpg" target="_blank">banned book socks</a>, wrapped neatly in black and silver Christmas paper.</li>
<li>Merry receives <a href="https://i.redd.it/jsjnfbvydfxz.jpg" target="_blank">Absolut vodka bottle</a> covered in reversible sequins. Sadly, it's empty.</li>
<li>Marty receives an <a href="https://i.imgur.com/QauHE94.jpg" target="_blank">EMF meter</a>, old, no batteries, wrapped in plain brown paper.</li>
<li>Neal receives a giant <a href="https://i.imgur.com/gtUkofq.jpg" target="_blank">three feet tall secondhand dragon</a> with a pink bow around its neck.</li>
<li>Zinnia receives a <a href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/62/54/a8/6254a8e75ba4dd366d0096cbbcd82c62.jpg" target="_blank">cardboard shark party hat</a> filled to the brim with circus peanuts, presented in a red and green gift bag.</li>
<li>Pearl receives a <a href="https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/wpimages/images/images1/360/0113/15/360_567d6a7c778217aefa1c094d94b4aec8.jpg" target="_blank">taxidermy mouse</a> in an unassuming cardboard box.</li>
<li>Gregory receives an envelope with a slip of paper that reads ‘One salsa lesson with Martin Geary’</li></ul>
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» <a href="">Before the dance</a>: Get ready ans find your date! The dance is about to start!

» <a href="">refreshments</a>: Alongside the tables and giant fake presents, there's a spread of cookies, slices of cake, a vegetable tray and punch or water.

» <a href="">the dance floor</a>: A snowy wonderland with romantic mood lighting. Fake snow falls from above, but the snow machine is a little loud if you're trying to dance right next to it.

» <a href="">the palace</a>: A place to catch your breath or canoodle.

» <a href="">pose for a photo</a>: You can pose among the massive (fake) presents, or in the beautful (fake) sleigh!

» <a href="">white elephant</a>: What magical gifts did you receive?

» <a href="">end of the night</a>: After a long, enjoyable night, it's time to head back. Tomorrow means most of the student body is leaving for the holidays, so say goodbye!

» <a href="">OOC - Discussion</a>

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