THE WINTER dance, or Snowball as we call it here at Granger, is a time to celebrate the colder months and their traditions while welcoming the new year. But this year’s dance was as cold and desolate as the snow-covered mountaintops. Here’s a review of Granger’s 2025 Snowball — I went so you didn’t have to.

The turnout was as small as a GHS classroom, with only 25-35 people in attendance [50-100 according to a student officer]. This number, compared to last year’s Homecoming dance, was quite a drop-off. Those who did attend the Snowball came in with low energy and an overall negative vibe. Usually, people jumping and dancing take over the floor, but it seemed as though only dust covered the Snowball floor. 

Previous years’ Snowballs had snacks, water, photo opportunities, and good music. This year’s school fee changes resulted in no snacks, no water, a small photobooth, and overplayed music. The DJ certainly lacked effort in getting the crowd excited. Much of the music felt repetitive, with overrated songs and too few Latin music selections. Many dances before this have included a few Latin music genres to enjoy. The only Latin song played at this year’s Snowball was “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi.

 Despite the lacking elements of the dance, many Lancers showed up in style. Big white satin dresses, dark blue dresses, and nicely tailored suits were popular on the dance floor. Surprisingly, only a few Lancers showed up in jeans or in less-than-formal attire. Even though the decorations lacked style, Lancers truly did not.

The decorations for the dance were simply not ‘it’ — meaning they literally were not there. Drab white tablecloths adorned with a centerpiece seemingly from a dollar store, and fairy lights strung upon railings in the Commons were the only decorations. In previous years, the Snowball dance floor was decked out with winter-themed decor, but this year’s decorations left no one feeling the holiday spirit.