<p>Current Smithies on CC have mentioned wearing costumes to Convocation. So, are costumes based on house colors or some kind of house theme? And if it's the latter, how do we find out what it is? I just need a little guidance...I want to get something crazy and fun to wear but I'm not sure what everyone else wears.</p>
<p>It's a theme decided by the house. Some houses have the same themes every year, and others change. You'll find out the theme either from a letter sent by your HONS before school starts, or after you arrive at Smith. It's nothing to stress out about, though. Convocation is definitely anything goes and many people adapt the theme to their own comfort level. You'll have plenty of time to plan your outfit later. And in many cases, you'll already own what you need and there won't be any shopping neccessary. For example, I think Ziskind tapes Zs to their shirts and Lawrence wears black (because Sylvia Plath attempted suicide there).</p>
<p>Also, as you will discover upon arrival at Smith, the point of convocation isn't exactly to wear anything in particular....... ;-)</p>
<p>Ummm...yeah.</p>
<p>agreed... when I told a guy at Cornell last night about Smith's convocation, he asked when it will be held this year! :)</p>
<p>O.K., now here's the conversation I've been waiting for...GULP!</p>
<p>Two words BJM8: Duct. Tape. Duct Tape and Nothin else :-)</p>
<p>O.K., that just sounds like it hurts! Hmmm....let me use my imagination as to where they put the duct tape?!?</p>
<p>Over the ducts. Of course.</p>
<p>"But viaduct?"</p>
<p>"Vi not?"</p>
<p>That was bad.</p>
<p>HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.</p>
<p>I think bad jokes are funny.</p>
<p>saran wrap too!</p>
<p>Every house has a theme for their costumes, usually relating to the overall theme of the year's Convocation. The HONS know the theme, but don't tell everyone until shortly before hand.
Some houses always have the same theme, with one of the Quad houses dressing up as Playboy Bunnies, another house coming in duct tape and saran wrap, and Ziskind (my house) coming in white t-shirts with "Z" on them in electrical tape.
Seniors wear a hat (usually handmade) that frequently relates somehow to their major - though not always! Hats have included C'thulu hats (that devour the wearer's head), flowered hats, stacks of books shrinkwrapped together, flowerpots (with flowers!), models of chemicals or proteins, googly eyes on stalks, models of rocks, and pretty much everything in between.</p>
<p>Welcome to CC Estelwen. Convocation sounds like a great way to kick off the year.</p>