Ballroom dancing, Coffman fun

Dancing and Ballrooms were super popular.

The ballroom was a huge social event for the students from 1900 to 1945. Dance crazes spread through the school and would be a part of every event, even when there was no music.

The events of the era

Homecoming

There was the bonfire and the pep fest led students in dancing and energy before the game

The monthly Balls

The Ballrooms for hotels and Coffman were put to use by students eager to dance and have fun. Popular dances revolved around partners and dates, encouraging coed mingling at these huge social events.

The biggest event of the balls was the serviceman dance party- It was the social event of the season. The ball had its own royalty crowned and hosted many students to dance the bunny hop and snake, popular dances at the time. And was packed full of cadets and servicemen, for which the party was named 

Coffman was a social space

Coffman allowed students to go on group dates and enjoy Coffman fun day. Coffman fun day was an event that gave access to all the activities in Coffman for free. Drinks, pool, bowling among other things were free and kept Coffman busy with student activity. Coffman also hosted Christmas and holiday events.

But Coffman wasn’t the only place to host social events