The Not So Great Gatsby Masquerade

Planned for Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 at 5:30 pm, the annual Grade 8 Dance was canceled after an insignificant response from the Grade 8 students. After only 14 tickets were sold, mostly out of pity for the Link Crew leaders, it was certain that this dance would not be a resounding success as was the last few years'. But, what caused this sudden apathy towards school events? The theme, the Great Gatsby Masquerade, was up to date, the decorations, colored gold and black, we're beautiful and classy and it wouldn't be reasonable to say it was too expensive to come with tickets of only $5 including food and masks. Some Grade 8 students say they have sports practices, others are more upfront, telling the Link Crew leaders they think it will been lame. All in all, let's hope Link Crew will have more success with their events in the future.

Aamenah Meghjee