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'''Easters''' was a legendary [[University of Virginia]] party lasting from Monday through Saturday following Easter Sunday | '''Easters''' was a legendary [[University of Virginia]] party lasting from Monday through Saturday following Easter Sunday that was once named the "best party in America" by Playboy Magazine.<ref name=risefall /> The last Easters took place in 1982. | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
Easters began in the late 19th century, at least as far back as 1898, as a week long event involving formal dances and athletic games. It was one of the University's "Big Weekends," including Openings and Midwinters. With Thomas Jefferson's birthday falling on April 13, it also served as a chance to celebrate UVa's founder. In the early years, Easters was "pledged," meaning that attending students promised under the honor code to not imbibe alcohol. That would not last.<ref name=traditions>{{cite web|title="All the Hoos in Hooville": Traditions|url=http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/exhibits/hoos/traditions.html|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=1999|accessdate=January 26, 2012}}</ref> | Easters began in the late 19th century, at least as far back as 1898, as a week long event involving formal dances and athletic games. It was one of the University's "Big Weekends," including Openings and Midwinters. With [[Thomas Jefferson]]'s birthday falling on April 13, it also served as a chance to celebrate UVa's founder. In the early years, Easters was "pledged," meaning that attending students promised under the honor code to not imbibe alcohol. That would not last.<ref name=traditions>{{cite web|title="All the Hoos in Hooville": Traditions|url=http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/exhibits/hoos/traditions.html|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=1999|accessdate=January 26, 2012}}</ref> | ||
The week-long series of dances gradually transitioned to events focused on the [[Rugby Road]] area. In 1939, students voted to skip spring break because it landed on the same week as Easters.<ref name=risefall>{{cite web|title=1982: The Rise and Fall of Easters|url=http://uvamagazine.org/retrospect/article/1982_the_rise_and_fall_of_easters/|author=|work=|publisher=University of Virginia Magazine|location=|publishdate=Spring, 2011|accessdate=January 26, 2012}}</ref> Until the 1950s, though, the week maintained a sense of order and decorum. | The week-long series of dances gradually transitioned to events focused on the [[Rugby Road]] area. In 1939, students voted to skip spring break because it landed on the same week as Easters.<ref name=risefall>{{cite web|title=1982: The Rise and Fall of Easters|url=http://uvamagazine.org/retrospect/article/1982_the_rise_and_fall_of_easters/|author=|work=|publisher=University of Virginia Magazine|location=|publishdate=Spring, 2011|accessdate=January 26, 2012}}</ref> Until the 1950s, though, the week maintained a sense of order and decorum. | ||
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By the 1970s, Easters had taken its final form. The [[Madison Bowl]] was turned into a giant mud pit via rain and water hoses. In 1976, 15,000 people packed the Mad Bowl and the surrounding area. However, University administrators began to worry about the impact of visiting students and townspeople on the parties and the fallout on the University's reputation. The Mad Bowl portion of the weekend was moved after 1976. Finally, administrators ended the event altogether after the spring of 1982.<ref name=risefall /> | By the 1970s, Easters had taken its final form. The [[Madison Bowl]] was turned into a giant mud pit via rain and water hoses. In 1976, 15,000 people packed the Mad Bowl and the surrounding area. However, University administrators began to worry about the impact of visiting students and townspeople on the parties and the fallout on the University's reputation. The Mad Bowl portion of the weekend was moved after 1976. Finally, administrators ended the event altogether after the spring of 1982.<ref name=risefall /> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
It is said that the end of Easters prompted the evolution of [[ | It is said that the end of Easters prompted the evolution of [[Foxfield]] into a booze-soaked party for UVa students. | ||
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Easters was a legendary University of Virginia party lasting from Monday through Saturday following Easter Sunday that was once named the "best party in America" by Playboy Magazine.[1] The last Easters took place in 1982.
Origins
Easters began in the late 19th century, at least as far back as 1898, as a week long event involving formal dances and athletic games. It was one of the University's "Big Weekends," including Openings and Midwinters. With Thomas Jefferson's birthday falling on April 13, it also served as a chance to celebrate UVa's founder. In the early years, Easters was "pledged," meaning that attending students promised under the honor code to not imbibe alcohol. That would not last.[2]
The week-long series of dances gradually transitioned to events focused on the Rugby Road area. In 1939, students voted to skip spring break because it landed on the same week as Easters.[1] Until the 1950s, though, the week maintained a sense of order and decorum.
"Best Party in America"
By the 1970s, Easters had taken its final form. The Madison Bowl was turned into a giant mud pit via rain and water hoses. In 1976, 15,000 people packed the Mad Bowl and the surrounding area. However, University administrators began to worry about the impact of visiting students and townspeople on the parties and the fallout on the University's reputation. The Mad Bowl portion of the weekend was moved after 1976. Finally, administrators ended the event altogether after the spring of 1982.[1]
Legacy
It is said that the end of Easters prompted the evolution of Foxfield into a booze-soaked party for UVa students.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Web. 1982: The Rise and Fall of Easters, University of Virginia Magazine, Spring, 2011, retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ↑ Web. "All the Hoos in Hooville": Traditions, 1999, retrieved January 26, 2012.