ell "revival" was the right term to use about this party. With everyone expecting a slow summer and everyone going cruising, a bright pulse of energy revived the Club and brought the people out. Paul & Hedy Berman created a breakout party that kept people dancing and grooving until late into the night. With decorations that resembled an old High School Gym all dolled up for a prom and a DJ with lights, music, games, prizes and a fog machine, the old CRYC dining room resembled nothing less than a discotheque.

People swarmed out of the woodwork, members and guests looking for a good time. First, they entered the bar area and found a real Philadelphian smorgasbord. We had Philly Cheese steaks, Philly Fries, and pigs in the blanket. People talked, ate and generally caroused with a Rock Concert Tour a la Woodstock on the big screen. Everyone was so excited that they seemed distracted when the Dick Clark American Bandstand theme filled the air. As they walked into the ballroom they were assaulted by great music, great decorations and a real exciting atmosphere.

I have never been in the Club for a party and seen this many people swinging to the beat. Both young an old were stirred by the pounding rhythms of the 50's, 60's and 70's. Everyone was swinging and swaying to the beat and the dance floor was covered with people. After occasional breaks for dinner, the party really heated up. We had contests with hoola hoops, and everyone got into the act. We had an Air Guitar contest that made you wonder if these people ever had any inhibitions. There were prizes for everyone: Rock & Roll CDs to commemorate their participation and skill.

Then the DJ turned up the heat and the fog machine and two giant conga lines formed up around the dancers and wormed their way around the room. By now everyone was going and the place was jumping in one of the best sleeper parties of the year. Dessert was also in accordance with the American Bandstand era with ice cream sodas and root beer floats for all.

I would, personally, like to thank Ruth and Ron Roman, Judy Honorowski, and Kathryn and Gary Rudolph and all the others who showed up and made this party a success. A special thank you goes to Michael Sandbrook our Catering Director for going out of his way to make this party a success. I hope this party can become an annual affair on par with our other great parties so that those who missed this chance will have an opportunity to join us next time.