The ROPE Rebellion

12 October 2011Cherrie K

Aviators, jeans, and a classy grin: that was the requirement for entry to Rope (Rogers – Hope) Open House on the 1st of October. The boys donned their swag—while the girls slipped into slinky leather jackets, all to fit Rope’s daring theme: Hollywood Rebels.

For one Saturday night in the year, each House in the Brentwood sphere can host a party (Open House) where both genders are allowed to mingle in the same building: this provides a chance for the entire school to experience the character of each House, and also to see the rooms of their friends who are in other Houses. Leading up to the Open House date, there is usually an entertaining video created by the House which advertises the event during Thursday’s Assembly.

Taking the honor as the first Open House of the year, the Rope Open House was, in every sense, a tremendous success. While leather jackets and bold patterned shirts seemed to be the norm, Libya protestors and an unexpected white bunny costume were also spotted roaming around both Houses of the Rope duplex. Notice boards in both houses were cleared and replaced with black paper splattered with glow-in-the-dark paint, illuminated by snazzy black lights. Instead of the quaint paintings which usually adorn both houses, there were graffiti slogans gleaming in the dimmed hallways, urging the passerby to “fight for your right to party” – and party they did.

Hope’s Common Room—transformed into a dance floor – was quaking with the frenzied energy of teenagers fist pumping to the thudding beats of Hope House’s Rosalind J; Rogers’ hallways were packed with people wolfing down chocolate bars and rushing in and out of several rooms, trying to find the dorm with the flashiest strobe lights. Music, food, fun, dancing, and the irresistible chance to walk on the wild side – Rope Open House had it all.

The Grade 12 Prefects of Rogers and Hope House, their respective House Parents, and their Duty Staff, all deserve a tremendous thank you for playing their part in throwing an unforgettable Open House.

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