Students fitted with dresses, suits, and the occasional pair of ski-goggles rolled into a transformed dining hall. On Friday, February 6th, Bishop’s Associate Student Body (ASB), brought skiing celebrations to sunny San Diego this year, through Bishop’s annual winter formal dance. This year’s designated theme: Aprés Ski. Glistening lights hung wall to wall, a smores station suitable for camping to the right, and a dance floor overflowing with students to the left. Everyone was dancing their heart out as the DJ cued up song after song. Here’s what our Knights were up to on the slopes!
Shortly after the dance began, students took over the dance floor, covering it from end to end. Bobbing up and down with the beat of the music, students sang along with the songs the entire night, pouring their hearts out into each song. Some of the crowd’s favorites were “Low” by Flo Rida and Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go”. When students finally needed a break, tables and food stations offered a perfect place to relax. Evelyn Fu (‘29) explained, “The food bar was a subtle detail adding to the environment around.” (Bex Keller-Carroll)A few times, students formed a circle on the dance floor, offering a spotlight for anyone wanting to steal the show. Throughout the night, many students, like Alex Serhan (‘29), put their fears aside and even breakdanced on the floor, causing a buzz of approval from the crowd. (Bex Keller-Carroll)Lukas Kapicka (‘27) took this year’s theme to heart. A few students were seen with ski masks, but he was the only one with a pair of skis. When Lukas entered the dance floor, in costume, students cheered and celebrated his commitment. Throughout the night, several times, Lukas’s skies were held high above the dance floor for the entire room to see. (Bex Keller-Carroll)The DJ recognized that for many, a break was needed between the upbeat songs. Sometimes, he would offer students calmer music, so they could recharge if need be. But quickly after, he’d go back to his typical enthusiastic soundtrack. West Meisel (‘29) loved how “the DJ was really involved, and added to the atmosphere.” (Bex Keller-Carroll)The two small, dimly lit stove fires were put to good use. Students combined graham crackers and Hershey’s chocolate to make delicious s’mores. On the right, Brady Le (‘29) delicately perfects his smores’ consistency. Students learned that these electric fires burnt s’mores faster than any campfire they’ve ever used. Evelyn loved “the creativity ASB used in all of their decorations,” smores’ bar included. (Bex Keller-Carroll)Near the dance floor, the word ski was stationed in bright light bulb lettering. Every little, carefully crafted detail added to this year’s theme, and an irreplaceable environment. Students recognized the effort ASB put in this year’s winter formal. Kiran Pelley (‘28) said, “All the decorations are wonderful, and it feels really cozy.” (Bex Keller-Carroll)
This year’s Winter Formal theme added an exciting new twist to Bishop’s annual event. The DJ’s selective song-choices planning, ASB’s decorations and commitment, and all the enthusiastic students and teacher chaperones who came, came together to make an unforgettable 2026 Bishop’s Winter Formal.
Bex is a freshman and is a first-year staff writer on The Tower. He entered Bishop’s in 6th grade and has loved every science class he has taken at Bishop’s. Bex’s second home is at Coast Volleyball Club, where he can be found nearly every day. Bex has played middle school volleyball all three years and is eager to play high school volleyball as the spring season approaches. On long breaks, Bex travels to Alaska, where he enjoys the company of his mom’s side of the family. He is excited to explore every aspect of journalism that the class offers and eager to see his final work published.
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