The Griffon News

The Non Traditional Student Association and the Western Activities Council sponsored the Retro Ball Sept. 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Blum Union, room 218-219.

It was a ‘70s and ‘80s theme and almost everyone showed up wearing fashions from those decades.
From bell-bottom jeans to groovy sunglasses and of course, the John Travolta look from “Saturday Night Fever.” There was a contest for the best dressed and Sarah Spiers was the big winner taking home a $25.00 gas card.

DJ Stephan Kollitz set the mood with some booty-shaking music and kept the disco balls rolling and flashing. There was a lot of food like little smokies, rice crispy treats, chex mix, served with a choice of lemonade or tea. Jolly conversations filled the room. Laughter over the music echoed down the halls of Blum.
NTSA is responsible for certain activities that benefit others in need, especially around Christmas and Thanksgiving, but this activity was just for fun.

Amanda Daly is president of the NTSA and came dressed like a flower child.

“We thought this activity would be a lot of fun and prove to be a good time,” Daly said.

Many non-traditional students have children and this was a chance for them to plan ahead and get out for some adult fun time.

Deanna Sedlock, vice president of the NTSA, explained that even the kids had fun at daycare while the parents were away.

“All the kids in daycare have their own planned activities and they get a snack,” Sedlock said. “We can relax and have fun knowing they are safe.”

The NTSA sold raffle tickets and the lucky winners will receive a refurbished ‘70s style bicycle. Those winners will be announced at the spaghetti dinner on Oct. 10, which is another activity sponsored by NTSA. There are still tickets available and any student at Missouri Western can purchase them.

There were many little things to set the mood and establish the theme. Heather Hughes is treasurer of NTSA and explained all the groovy and dyn-o-mite gifts floating around.

“We have a disco floor going along with all the disco balls with flashing colors, we have mood rings and yo-yos,” Hughes said. “We are having a blast!”

Everyone was invited to attend the Retro Ball; it was not limited to non-traditional students. Robin Wormsley, secretary of the NTSA, enthusiastically expressed this idea.

“The entire student body of MWSU was invited to come and we had a good turn out,” Wormsley said.
The theme for this event was originally Elaine Richey’s idea. Richey was president of the NTSA last year.
Everything went smooth and all students should be aware of the activities the NTSA sponsors. There is a lot of fun and prizes to be had. They know how to keep it clean without sacrificing the fun.

Do not miss an opportunity to get to know some cool people and party with the NTSA.

The NTSA is not all about older students and they welcome anyone to attend their activities. The Retro Ball was an event looking back in time. For some it brings back memories, for others it could be an explanation of growth and change. Even the older students at Western are growing and changing. With that said, “Peace out!”