‘Paris’ beckons Alvirne students after midterms

Alvirne High School’s semiformal dance was held Jan. 26 with the theme “Promenade in Paris,” and it was definitely a magical night. What by day was an ordinary gymnasium – which only hours before the dance played host to sweating athletes – was transformed into a night in a different town, with fairy lights strewn about everywhere, an Eiffel Tower in the middle of the gym, the Arc de Triomphe set at the side with lights for pictures and a Parisian version  of Alvirne’s Checkers restaurant  set up with food from Uno’s Restaurant. The decorations were so beautiful, in fact, that there is speculation around the school that they may be used during Alvirne’s annual Multicultural Fair for the  ever-popular France booth. It was a chance to see everyone looking like royalty, the boys in their suits and ties and the girls barely balancing on their 4-inch heels. Nevertheless, the heels were kicked off and the ties were loosened, and it was a raging success overall. Junior Gurbir Kalsi was the disc jockey and kept the music going at all times. There was always a large crowd on the dance floor enjoying themselves while the rest were mingling, taking pictures and eating. Kalsi has been the DJ for other Alvirne dances, and everyone agrees he is better than “anyone they could ever hire.” The dance lasted from 7-11 p.m., but when it was over and the decorations were being broken down – which only took about an hour and a half – Alvirne kids continued their nights out by rendezvousing at various diners and establishments such as Friendly’s or IHOP, both of which are common Alvirne  hangouts. For many people, Jan.