Word: formal
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Appropriately, this elegant affair of Eliot's was raising money for an even more elegant affair, the Fete, Eliot's upscale spring formal. The proceeds of Kirkland's auction, however, were going to benefit HAND functions. And while I'm sure Eliot's HAND is every bit as successful as Kirkland's, and Kirklanders would enjoy the refinement of the Fete as much or as little as Eliot residents, I am still amused by the persisting house character that was evident that Thursday night...
...Monterey Bay, local shopping malls and other area attractions are extremely common, but again, you'll need a car or to know someone who has one. For those not so lucky, Palo Alto offers little more than upscale cafes and restaurants to take your date to before a semi-formal or swing party...
...over the p.a. system reminds students of the importance of Lent, and tells them to pray to "the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit." And all students, Roman Catholic or not, must participate in Catholic prayer. "We're very up front about the fact that we have a formal religion class every day," says Sister Anne Maline, Metro Catholic's principal. "We pray every day, over the p.a. system and in church, and we ask the parents to sign a contract allowing...
...DESMOND TUTU and KATIE COURIC, raise money for Democrats--and no doubt fuel more speculation about her plans. Despite intriguing little gestures like the Long Island wine that was served at the official dinner for China's Zhu Rongji, the First Lady isn't expected to give a formal inkling of her decision on the New York Senate race until June. But her advisers say that the more she thinks about it--egged on in private by the Campaigner in Chief--the more she likes the idea. She's unfazed by polls showing her lead shrinking in a hypothetical match...
Weekends. In college, given the absence of the aforementioned formal scholastic schedule, the weekends can sometimes blend into the rest of the week. There's no respect for the sanctity of the Lord's days, and instead of watching the third round of the Buick Open, you may actually find yourself being productive. So, while you still have the choice, do nothing on the weekends. "Lounge, lounge, lounge," should be your mantra...