Generally school dances are something to look forward to. Gathering together with friends, getting ready, taking pictures, and then attending the dance has become a cultural norm in American high schools. Although after this year’s Homecoming students began to vocalize their opinion on the recent dances at Central Kitsap High School.

“I was just really disappointed at Homecoming this year. Especially after getting super excited and preparing for weeks,” stated Junior Ericka Perry.

After Homecoming, rumor broke out among students that instead of going to Tolo there was going to be a student led dance called “Anti-Tolo”. 

“Honestly the last couple dances haven’t been up to par and I feel the students  thought that creating an anti-tolo would allow them to have fun and for their voice to be heard.” stated Perry.

Recently the biggest concerns with the school dances have been the regulations on music and dancing. Now with the heavier enforcements of rules on music and dancing students have been rebelling and looking for a way to express their concerns and opinions to the ASB.

“I would rather attend an Anti-Tolo then the school lead dance,” stated Central Kitsap High School student Sky Calentine.

“It would be nice to be able to listen to unfiltered music and dance without ridiculously strict rules.” stated Calentine.

Contrary to the student’s optimism Senior Susannah views Anti-Tolo differently.

“I really do understand the student’s concerns and requests, but I feel if they were really motivated to make a change they would get involved in ASB,” stated Senior Susannha Terry.

Terry then described the logistics of creating a successful dance and stated that “Creating an Anti-Tolo sounds more glamorous than it actually is. It really is a lot of  work planning a dance and I don’t think the students planning it realize that.”

Students still expressed their doubts and concerns for the upcoming dance and many stated that they weren’t going to attend Tolo. Student’s stated that “ I would rather hang out with my friends. I just don’t want to spend money for another chance just to be kicked out and disappointed again”.

Terry stated “I really don’t think as many people are going to get kicked out. The new DJ system will be more welcoming and not allow students to congregate in the middle. Also the sound system should be better as well so the quality of the music should increase which will improve the overall atmosphere.”

Throughout the duration of interviews the overall opinion towards Tolo was pessimistic and negative. On the other hand students appeared to be in favor of Anti-Tolo, but were skeptical if the student body could execute creating the dance.

“I really am trying to see the positive of both. I like the idea of having an Anti-Tolo, but as the date becomes closer no plans have appeared to be made. Also I’m trying to believe that Tolo is going to be fun, but I am trying not to get to excited because we were kind of let down after Homecoming.” stated senior Logan Field.