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2021 Semi Formals!

    This week my sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), had their annual semi formal. What our semi formal usually consists of is a nice dinner, superlatives and lots of pictures. Due to COVID-19 last year, we weren't able to safely host this event. It was a real bummer, as it's a looked forward to event. Semi formal is an excuse to dress up and enjoy being with your sisters. Typically, we host this event on campus in the Bear Cave, however, we decided to change things up and have it at The Inn. We were skeptical at first since we have never had it there, but it turned out great! Our theme this year was "Dripping in Luxury," so we had red, silver, gold and black decorations with lots of pearls and diamonds covering the room. 
    The Inn catered the entire event and even had all the tables set up for us. All we had to do was set our centerpieces up. While it was a little chilly last night, everyone braced the breeze and came out for the event. The dinner served was chicken parmesan, salad, broccoli cheddar soup, bread sticks and cannolis for dessert. After dinner was over it was time for the superlatives. Some of the superlatives we include are best smile, best dressed, biggest flirt, most changed and best fam. We even make some superlatives for the dates a few of the sisters. These superlatives include most whipped, cutest couple, fun uncle and future stay-at-home dad. It was nice getting everyone involved and seeing all of the fun awards given. After superlatives, the night started to end with more pictures. Being Signs chairperson, I made the backdrop for the photos. Trying to incorporate the theme, I made the banner very classy and simple with red and gold. Everyone loved the banner and took plenty of pictures with it, which made me happy. I can't wait for our next formal in the spring and hope it's just as good as this formal was. By the time spring rolls around the weather will be nicer for everyone to enjoy.
    While I sadly didn't win any superlatives this time around, my "twin" in my ZTA fam and I agree there should've been an award for best twins. By the way, we are the only set of twins in our sorority, so we thought it would be funny to have an award dedicated to us. All in all, the night was great and it was nice to just dress up and get away from schoolwork. I wonder what the next formal's theme will be, any guesses?

Until next time XOXO,

Hallie 
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  1. L.WallsNovember 10, 2021 at 5:24 PM

    Hallie, the semi formals seem to fun to go too and enjoy especially since school is almost to an end. You look so pretty in your picture! By the way chicken parmesan seems like it was taste amazing!

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  2. Sydney VanderbiltNovember 10, 2021 at 8:21 PM

    Hallie, semi formals are very fun! My sorority was able to have one at the end of last year but unfortunately have not had one yet this year. I really enjoy that you and your twin want to have an award. I have the only set of twins in Alpha Xi and would think it would be funny if they had this award for them!

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