<p>I haven’t heard of any coat-and-tie/party dress social events, with the possible exception of of the many, many costume parties (which seem to be really popular throughout the year), in which case it was possibly cross-dressing coat-and-tie/party dress wearing.
Or not…I just hear about the parties, and see the some of the pictures second hand. </p>
<p>Whatever the origin of the “Odd Quad” name, it’s certainly no longer true that it’s a haven for nerds and geeks. There were a wide range of types during the 2003-04 year, including athletes (the current varsity quarterback, and my daughter, among others.)</p>