Towson’s Most Eligible 2015

The streamers have been strung, the lights set to dim and the music ready to play, all that is missing is your partner. Yet never fear, The Towerlight is here to help you find that special someone to spend Valentine’s Day with. So don your fanciest dress or swankiest suit, throw on your dancing shoes and get ready to bust a move at this year’s Towson’s Most Eligible masquerade ball.

Josephine Hill, Sophomore, Mass Communications Major:

How would you decorate your mask for the ball? Burgundy with black lace and gold chain embellishments.

What dance move must your partner be able to do at the ball? No particular dance move. My partner should just know how to work his body. Be able to groove with the music and dance with me without having to be on me.

What is your preferred method of transportation to the ball? A sleek car or my own boat “Lady Josephine.”

What snacks would you be munching on at the ball? Coconut macaroons, fresh cantaloupe and lil’ cocktail wieners in honey barbecue sauce.

Would you be royalty on the dance floor, or would you stick to the sidelines? I am the Queen of the floor! My dancing captivates every being in my presence. My engulfment in the dance experience radiates from my soul.

What would be your dance floor anthem? Oooo so many options. “The Anthem” by Pitbull or “I’m the Ish (Remix)” by DJ Class, Lil Jon and Kanye gets me hype. “Where have you been” by Rihanna is a great song for me to get into character with. “Electric Lady” by Janelle Monae is my theme song for life.

Do you bail out early, or are you the last one to leave the party? Always the last to leave. I came out to have a good time so why would I rush to go home? Home is going nowhere, but the night is young and fleeting oh so quickly.

After the ball, where do you head for the after-party? Somewhere with water, fireworks or a garden.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Love at first conversation is much more my style.

Sam Martin, Junior, Theatre Studies and History Major:

How would you decorate your mask for the ball? Somethin foxy. 😉

What dance move must your partner be able to do at the ball? Foxtrot.

What is your preferred method of transportation to the ball? Hovercraft.

Would you be royalty on the dance floor, or would you stick to the sidelines? I wouldn’t be king of the dance floor, but I’d be your prince. 😉

What snacks would you be munching on at the ball? A bag of nacho doritos.

What is your drink of choice? Pint of Guinness.

What would be your dance floor anthem? Mama by Alabama Shakes.

After the ball, where do you head for the after-party? Kent House, definitely!

Janet Carlson, Junior, English Secondary Education Major:

How would you decorate your mask for the ball? Sequincey and glittery like my homegirl Ke$ha.

What dance move must your partner be able to do at the ball? The sprinkler and the shopping cart are under appreciated art forms.

What is your preferred method of transportation to the ball? Roller blades.

What is your drink of choice? Slurpees! Lots and lots of Slurpees. Never ending Slurpees. Slurpees.

What would be your dance floor anthem? “C’Mon” by Ke$ha because I don’t wanna think about what’s gonna be after this I wanna just live right now!

Do you bail out early, or are you the last one to leave the party? Well I gotta dip out for some Taco Bell at some point.

Do you believe in love at first sight? I believe we gotta make the most of the night like we’re gonna die young.

Leah Strauss, Junior, Early Childhood & Special Education Major:

How would you decorate your mask for the ball? I would decorate it in giraffe print with some horns on the side.

What snacks would you be munching on at the ball? I would munch on whatever food is provided because a lady never says no to food but preferably pizza.

What is your preferred method of transportation to the ball? Since there are no giraffes in this area, I suppose a car with four wheels would be appropriate and suitable.

Would you be royalty on the dance floor, or would you stick to the sidelines? I would be the first one on the dance floor and the last to leave.

After the ball, where do you head for the after-party? The police station because I’ll be arrested for my killer dance moves.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Yes, I have looked in a mirror many times.

Do you bail out early, or are you the last one to leave the party? I will stay until the lights go out and the janitor comes in with with a broom to sweep up all of the confetti and walk away as “Don’t You Forget About Me” plays in the background.

Tim Kinsella, Senior, Physical Education Major:

How would you decorate your mask for the ball? Like nothing else you have ever seen.

What dance move must your partner be able to do at the ball? The Wobble.

What is your preferred method of transportation to the ball? Limo.

What snacks would you be munching on at the ball? Anything.

Would you be royalty on the dance floor, or would you stick to the sidelines? I would be royal so I would be asked to play baseball for Kansas City.

What is your drink of choice? Sweet Tea.

What would be your dance floor anthem? “Dance, Dance” by Fall Out Boy.

Do you bail out early, or are you the last one to leave the party? Depends on how good of a time my partner is showing me.

After the ball, where do you head for the after-party? Usually I head to bed.

Do you believe in love at first sight? No, but I also believe rules can be broken.

Greta van Veldhuisen, Junior, Art and Design Major:

How would you decorate your mask for the ball? Masks represent an ancestral spirit or supernatural being, so mine would look like a cat.

What dance move must your partner be able to do at the ball? Honestly if you can dance half-decent that’s pretty cool.

What snacks would you be munching on at the ball? Cheez-Its. Or just cheese. Specifically gouda.

Would you be royalty on the dance floor, or would you stick to the sidelines? I would be the Beyoncé of any club. Me and Blue Ivy will wreck. Sike, I try.

What is your drink of choice? Blue Moon or water.

What would be your dance floor anthem? Pledge of Allegiance.

Do you bail out early, or are you the last one to leave the party? I’ll probably stay an uncomfortably long time.

After the ball, where do you head for the after-party? My apartment. I’ll make everyone green bean casserole.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Only on Tinder.

Associate Editor