Partying Through the Years

IV Collier, Opinions Editor

March 12, 2026

Through changing decade,trends, and styles, Creek’s party scene has always been a constant. Yet despite a persisting culture, no two party experiences are the same

Andrei Machado

Q: What were parties like when you attended Creek?

’80s – “We didn’t have phones so we would go to the McDonalds… and that’s how everyone would find out where the biggest parties were.” – 1992 graduate, Kerry Moyer

’90s- “We had friends that lived in Glenmore Country Club… [and] they would go take the golf cart out on the golf course at two in the morning.” – 2001 graduate, D. Duman

’00s- “[Themed parties] were usually hosted at someones house… some students started a DJ business and would play music at parties.” – 2002 graduate, Becky Simon

’10s- “I was in high school when Juul vaping became a big thing… you could buy nicotine or tobacco products when you were eighteen.” – 2017 graduate, Maxwell Tidyman

Q: What are the top artists, dance moves, and most popular dance moves?

’80s-

Artists: Michael Jackson and Madonna

Dance Moves: The moonwalk created by Michael Jackson

Fashion: Lycra Power Suits and the ‘Americana’ look

’90s-

Artists: Backstreet Boys and Nirvana

Dance Moves: The Macerana created by The Bayside Boys

Fashion: The ‘laid back’ look, slip dresses, and button-ups

’00s-

Artists: Britney Spears, Eminem, Coldplay

Dance Moves: Krumping created in South Central Los Angeles