BY MAILA SAGHIR
The annual Coast dance will be
held on Friday, Jan. 8, the first weekend after returning from winter break.
This year, the Coast Board’s new policy permits only 350 students to enter the
Harbor Pavilion in Mamaroneck.
Coast Board member, junior Conor
Joyce elaborated on the Board’s decision. “After talking to people in the
community as well as the fire department, we came to the decision that having
over 350 people in the dance at one time would be too hazardous,” he said. “The
last thing we want to do is put people’s lives at risk.”
Tickets will be sold at school on
a first-come first-serve basis for admittance to the dance. There are mixed
feelings toward the Coast this year.
Although freshman Melissa Merker
has never attended the dance, she said, “I’m a bit nervous, but at the same
time, I’m looking forward to it because all my friends have told me about how
awesome it is.”
Sophomore Gerry McMullin shared similar sentiments. “I didn’t
go to the Coast last year, but I heard it was a huge hit,” he said. “I am
borderline excited. I hope it’s not a buzz kill.”
The uniqueness of the Coast lies
in the fact that MHS brings students together from every grade for one night.
Junior Jared Loewenthal, said,
“Coast is really fun because you get to hang out with people you don’t normally
hang out with.”
Senior Gabby Barella agreed.
“Coast was really fun and has always been something I’ve looked forward to,”
she said. “It’s a great way for
the high school to interact, and I can’t wait for Janurary 8th,
2010.”
Tickets will be sold by Student
Council from Jan. 5 through Jan. 6 in the overpass.
