Early 1900's Ball For 2011 – 2012

It is time for our Annual Costume Ball! The theme this year is an Early 1900's Ball. Characters should have been old enough in 1929 to attend a ball.

There are a few guidelines for your character selection. They are as follows:

Any historical figure from 1900 - 1929.

Character must be at least 15 years old in 1929.

Must have some ties to America.

Each Character must be submitted for approval and will be awarded on a first come basis. Please submit at least three characters in case your first choice is already taken.

Submit character request to theball@worldviewclasses.com. The characters will be awarded based on the order they appear in the mail box.

Who is invited?

 The guest list is limited to all students currently enrolled in World View Classes, and associate classes, alumni of the Classes. Parents are also welcome and encouraged to attend, but remember the costume!

 The Assignment:

 Each student will research and recreate an historical figure from the early 1900's fulfilling the requirements given above. All students will write a 5 paragraph biography due the week of January 9, 2012. The outline of the biography is as follows:

Paragraph 1
Introduce your character. Describe the person that your biography is about. Tell what this person is most famous for.

Paragraph 2
Give your character's background, such as:
date and place of birth
hardships
education
childhood
family
influences in their life
other important information

Paragraph 3
Give details about the most special achievement or achievements that makes this person important in American History. If your character is not specifically from America, explain what ties them to this country.

Paragraph 4
Explain the effect of their life and accomplishments on others, for example their family, hometown, our country, or even the world!

Paragraph 5
Conclusion -- Give the date and place of death. Include a summary statement about your character. Include a statement about why you were drawn to this character.

Some students will not be able to attend due to conflicts in their schedules. Those students are still required to research a character and write the biography.  Alumni and parents attending the Ball are asked to conform to the guidelines of the characters, but will not be required to turn in a written assignment.

Date, Time and Place:

 Friday, February 3, 2012 from 5:30 – 11:00 P.M. at Christ Fellowship Church [formerly McKinney Fellowship Bible Church], located at 2801 Orchid Dr., McKinney, TX 75070.

Cost: The evening will consist of dinner, period dancing, and prizes for costumes. Dinner will be catered by Sonny Bryan's BBQ. Tickets are $ 45.00 per person, and will be on sale January 2, 2012.

Guest Lists:  See who is coming to the Ball

Music to Practice the Ball Dances

Costumes:

Since all of our guests will be wearing period costumes, we look forward to seeing a wide variety of characters represented at the Ball.  Below are some of the costume shops in the area.

These are local shops where costumes can be purchased and/or rented.

DALLAS COSTUME SHOPPE, INC.
3905 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75226
214-428-4613
Tuesday-Friday (noon-5:30pm)
Saturday (10:00am-1:00pm)
www.dcshoppe.com

DALLAS VINTAGE SHOP
1855 N. Central Expressway
Plano, TX 75075
972-422-7256
Monday - Saturday (10:00 am - 7:00 pm)
www.dallasvintageshop.com

COSTUME WORLD
13621 Inwood Rd.
Dallas, TX 75244
Telephone: 800-772-9931 FAX: 972-934-0214
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm
www.costumeworld.com

OVER THE TOP COSTUME SHOPPE formerly (ODYSSEY THEATRICAL COSTUMES)
280 Commerce Street, Suite 245
Southlake, Texas 76092
817-416-0063
www.overthetopcostumes.com

ROSE COSTUMES
5800 135 N. Suite 508
Denton, TX 76207
940-566-1917
Monday - Saturday (10am - 6pm)
www.rosecostumes.com

COSTUMES BY DUSTY
324 Exchange Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
817-548-5767
FAX: 817-277-8889
www.costumesbydusty.com