Changes are happening year round at Rocklin high and many traditions are being replaced such as the next upcoming dance the hoedown.

The reason we have never seen this before is because it is replacing the winter jig which usually takes place in December and is holiday themed. Our last dance of the semester now takes place in November instead.

The new dance is causing mixed feelings with the student body. According to the latest results from the November survey only 22.4% of Rocklin high students are planning to attend the hoedown. The other 59.2% are not attending and only 18.4% think they might go. These results are consistent with the fact that 79.9% of students would prefer a regular school dance rather than the hoedown.

There are many reasons that people are becoming upset at this new dance.  It won’t be like the winter jig, so students from prior years will have to adjust to this change.  On top of that all the music that will be played will only be country.

“It is going to be 100% country music.  The theme is all country including decorations,” said activity director Mr. John Thompson.

On top of that, the dance takes place on November 15th which is much earlier than usual (last year winter jig was on December 14th) which conflicts with football playoffs which are scheduled the same day as the hoedown. This causes a problem for football players, cheerleaders (not dance team) and fans who want to cheer on the team for the first playoff game at Vacaville high school.

Even though much of the school is conflicted about attending the new dance, there are still students who are getting into the spirit of the hoedown wholeheartedly.

“I am so excited I just need boots,” said Paulina Timokhin.

“Yes I’m going I’m going to wear my cowgirl hat,” said Danielle Weeks.

If you are free the 15th of November and are somewhat interested in country music and dancing, there is no harm in going to the dance. And if you are still unsure of whether you want to go or not just follow what junior Caleb Branderhorst is doing.

“I don’t like country music, but I like to have fun,” said Caleb.