A selection of articles from the February 23, 1989 issue of Washington and Lee's Ring-tum Phi. These articles explain the details of that year's Fancy Dress: An Evening on the Orient Express, including decor, theme, musical guests, venue, and activities. Perspectives are also provided from each gender and class year about Fancy Dress as a whole, all of which are generally positive. Betsy Griffin covers the emergence of Live Drive, a transportation service on campus and the increase of women on the SAB to 21 female members and a female chairman.
A selection of articles from the March 3, 1988 issue of Washington and Lee's Ring-tum Phi. These articles detail the 1988 Fancy Dress controversy between the Student Activities Board and Minority Student Association. Perspectives from both sides are provided, some calling for a boycott of the ball and some opposing the MSA president's sentiments against the event's theme.
A selection of articles from the February 25, 1988 issue of Washington and Lee's Ring-tum Phi. These articles explain the details of that year's Fancy Dress: Reconciliation Ball, including decor, theme, musical guests, venue, and activities. Perspectives are also given from each gender and grade level about Fancy Dress as a whole, all of which are generally positive. There is also an addition of faculty memories, recalling pass themes, dates, costumes, responsibilities, and musical guests. Lastly, there is a twenty question and answer with the Fancy Dress chairman that reveals financial details of Fancy Dress and explains the thought process behind that year's controversial theme.
An article from the March 5, 1987 issue of Washington and Lee's Ring-tum Phi. This article addresses the social stigma on campus around acquiring a Fancy Dress date but concludes that as a whole, Fancy Dress weekend is a joyous time at W&L.
A selection of articles from the February 26, 1987 issue of Washington and Lee's Ring-tum Phi. These articles explain the details of that year's Fancy Dress Ball: The Dark Continent, including decor, theme logistics, musical guest, venue, and attractions. Marshall Boswell gives a brief history of Fancy Dress as a whole and Steven Pockrass emphasizes the resurgence of an anti-coed sentiment on campus, especially in relation to the Fancy Dress bids. The presence of 19 women on the SAB working with all male directors is also indicated.
An article from the April 3, 1986 issue of Washington and Lee's Ring-tum Phi. This article reports the financial loss endured by the SAB from that year's Fancy Dress ball. This article also gives insight into the SAB's drink regulation methods as a charade put on for the ABC Board.
A selection of articles from the February 27, 1986 issue of Washington and Lee's Ring-tum Phi. These articles explain the details of that year's Fancy Dress Ball: A Night in Rio, including decor, theme logistics, musical guests, venue layout, and activities. John Kalitka gives a brief explanation of the historical and cultural significance of Carnaval in Rio. Peter Boatner gives insight into the financial organization of Fancy Dress, indicating the expected costs. Additionally, the integration of eight women into the Student Activities Board is indicated.
A selection of articles taken from the February 28, 1985 issue of Washington and Lee's Ring-tum Phi. These articles explain the details of that years Fancy Dress Ball, including decor, theme logistics, musical guests, venue layout, and dress code. An article also gives insight into the organization and cost of Fancy Dress. Another article also describes local dance classes that were attended by W&L students in preparation for Fancy Dress.
Photo from the Calyx 1989 of six W&L students during the 1989 Fancy Dress. All of the men are in tuxedos except one who is wearing a gray school crewneck sweater.
Photograph of W&L's 1988 Fancy Dress: Reconciliation Ball venue. The photo includes decorated trees, an archway, a ceiling decor fixture, and a carriage.
A photo of W&L's 1988 Fancy Dress decor featuring the backdrop of a market, a house, and a store. A ladder stands in front of the backdrop. The words "FISH MARKET" are above the storefront.
Cartoon made for W&L's 1987 Fancy Dress: The Dark Continent. Included in the cartoon is a straw hut with the W&L trident above the doorway, palm trees, a basket, and sticks with heads on them next to the structure. "The Dark Continent" is written on a small tree next to the hut with a sign that reads "Black Tie" and the phrase "F.D. '87" underneath it.
Drawing of two people in jester costumes on the street in between a banner next to them that reads "Welcome to Rio de Janeiro" and the word "Carnaval" in large letters. Made for W&L's 1986 Fancy Dress: A Night in Rio.
Cartoon made for W&L's 1986 Fancy Dress theme: A Night in Rio. Clowns and jesters are featured in front of a large house party surrounded by hills and palm trees. The signature dog and mouse duo is featured as well dressed in formal clothes, holding glasses of champagne.
A cartoon made for W&L's 1984 Fancy Dress: Lost Cities of Gold found in the Calyx. Traditional Aztec imagery is showcased, along with a signature bunny and dog duo celebrating.
Pictured is Atlanta Rhythm Section, playing at Fancy Dress in 1982, printed in black and white in the Calyx 1982. Students are listening in the background.
Pictured is students standing under the 74th Annual Fancy Dress sign, printed black and white in the Calyx 1981. The theme for this year was "on Broadway."
