Having only heard from I've only heard from one person anonymously that didn't like the change at prom this year, I thought I'd share the positive comments I've received as well:
"Father Hollowell, I've been meaning to thank you for what you did
for our Prom this year. I have never liked dances these days because of
the "grinding" and "twerking" , and people look down upon you if you
aren't doing it. It is basically a peer-pressure thing and I absolutely
hate it. For once I actually had a good time at a dance knowing I wasn't
going to get pressured into something I didn't want to do all thanks to
you."
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"I am among the many who applaud what you have done here at Ritter’s
prom, even though I did not attend. Grinding is something that makes me
extremely uncomfortable when watching, and I tried it once at a dance
and it was terrifying. I do not agree with my peers who say, “ We need
to experience, to make mistakes.” I have made mistakes, yes, but they
weren’t necessary to my learning, in the least. My hope is that everyone
can learn to have a little faith, and a little trust."
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"Hi Father Hollowell! I just wanted to thank you for the new dancing
policy at the Ritter Prom. I know a lot of students are against it,
but I've spoken with many who support you. The world could use more
priests like you. Thank you for continuing to fight for human self
respect and dignity!"
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"It was actually more fun."
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"Father, I have to be honest, I thought this was going to be lame, but it was actually way better than last year."
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"Can you come to Roncalli?"
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"It was wayyyyy more enjoyable!"
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"Thanks, I just want you to know we don't all like dancing like that. It's actually kind of hard to dance when someone next to you is basically having sex."
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"Thanks, Father, I think it was always one of those peer pressure things, and we just needed someone to tell us to stop."
Father -
ReplyDeleteAs a Catholic college student, it's great to hear that you are trying to clean up the Catholic highschool scene. In your earlier post, you mentioned teaching the kids how to dance and how to behave at a formal dance. I happen to attend Christendom College in Front Royal, VA, where thank heavens we do know how to dance swing, ballroom, and contra. We have weekly meetings of a club for each type of dance, where two or three students who are experienced in dance will teach. I can also corroborate that it is much more fun to dance with a good band than just canned music! Even though we do play only decent songs at the dances here. Dancing here is a well-loved social activity - an atmosphere I wish could be shared and promoted in both colleges and high schools.
Congratulations on your efforts and I wish you luck with the coming challenges.
-Rebecca
Good job!
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