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GALLERY: UM's Foresters' Ball always a good time

Jessica Danielson dances around a wooden pole to earn a bowl of chili as her friends take pictures 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015. Upon entering the Switchback Cafe, attendants were greeted with a sign that read "ride the pole to get a bowl!"
Jessica Danielson dances around a wooden pole to earn a bowl of chili as her friends take pictures 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015. Upon entering the Switchback Cafe, attendants were greeted with a sign that read "ride the pole to get a bowl!"
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Charles Early gets his hair shaved into a mohawk at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
Charles Early gets his hair shaved into a mohawk at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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Ben Dager (middle) tests the limits of his uniform while working the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
Ben Dager (middle) tests the limits of his uniform while working the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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Larry Bauer tosses his partner Jessica Henrekin in the air at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
Larry Bauer tosses his partner Jessica Henrekin in the air at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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Lauren Heiser signs her marriage license to Smokey the bear at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
Lauren Heiser signs her marriage license to Smokey the bear at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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The UM Forestry club filled the Schreiber Gymnasium with a full log town, including a cafe, chapel, barber shop and jail.
The UM Forestry club filled the Schreiber Gymnasium with a full log town, including a cafe, chapel, barber shop and jail.
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The can-can girls put on a show for ball goers at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
The can-can girls put on a show for ball goers at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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The can-can girls steal the spotlight halfway through the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
The can-can girls steal the spotlight halfway through the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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Members of the foresters club show off their swing dancing skills halfway through the night with a choreographed dance at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
Members of the foresters club show off their swing dancing skills halfway through the night with a choreographed dance at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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Catie Henderson ends the game of giant Jenga she was playing with her friends at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
Catie Henderson ends the game of giant Jenga she was playing with her friends at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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An attendant dances with Woodsy the owl at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015. Woodsy roamed the ball with his partner Smokey the Bear all evening.
An attendant dances with Woodsy the owl at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015. Woodsy roamed the ball with his partner Smokey the Bear all evening.
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Colin Maher dips his partner, Alyssa Hands, at the end of a song at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015. Led Stetson provided entertainment for the evening.
Colin Maher dips his partner, Alyssa Hands, at the end of a song at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015. Led Stetson provided entertainment for the evening.
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An attendant shares a cell in the Jake Brake Jail with Woodsy the Owl and Smokey the bear at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
An attendant shares a cell in the Jake Brake Jail with Woodsy the Owl and Smokey the bear at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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Rocky Gardipee and Kate Page sign their marriage license inside the St. Grapple chapel at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
Rocky Gardipee and Kate Page sign their marriage license inside the St. Grapple chapel at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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Kate Page puts a ring on her boyfriend, Rocky Gardipee's finger after being wed at the St. Grapple chapel at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
Kate Page puts a ring on her boyfriend, Rocky Gardipee's finger after being wed at the St. Grapple chapel at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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Kate Page and Rocky Gardipee kiss after being wed in the St. Grapple chapel at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
Kate Page and Rocky Gardipee kiss after being wed in the St. Grapple chapel at the 99th annual Foresters Ball in the Schreiber Gymnasium at the University of Montana on Feb. 6, 2015.
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