The walls of HUB Heritage Hall shook with the music of the 1920s yesterday as local senior citizens' groups had a second chance at prom night at the Senior Citizen Prom, sponsored by Phi Mu sorority and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

"We loved doing it so much when it was a part of homecoming two years ago, and we felt like this was a great opportunity for the greek community to give something back," Nicole McKoin, Phi Mu president, said. "It's so much fun to be able to be here and see everyone all dressed up and wearing their pearls."

The three-hour prom, with The Great Gatsby as a theme, used to be a part of Penn State's homecoming celebration. It included light appetizers and drinks, a DJ and performances from the Penn State Singing Lions and Phi Mu Alpha, an all-male a cappella group.

"We love performing for any audience, but performing at an event like this is really fulfilling," said Chad Elder, president of the Singing Lions.

"They are so appreciative of what we do."

Elder said the group tailored its usual 90-minute performance to be a 30-minute montage of music from the 1950s and '60s.

After more than two hours of the twist, the jitterbug and a few spontaneous line dances, Carol Houtz and Edward Mostowicz were crowned prom king and queen.

Mike Stewart, president of Phi Gamma Delta, 319 N. Burrowes Road, said they plan on making the prom an annual event.

"I would definitely come back if they held it again," Eleanor Wrye, a Tyrone resident, said. "It's gotten smaller in the past few years, but they go through so much to make us feel welcome and to make sure we have a good time."

Dorothy Smith, also a Tyrone resident, agreed and said her favorite part of the afternoon is the music and the entertainment.

"This is my kind of music," she said, moving her shoulders to the beat. "And the entertainment is wonderful. I would come to see the Singing Lions even without all the dancing."

Jack Seidner, a State College resident, said this is his third year coming to the senior citizen prom.

"I used to dance every number a few years ago," Seidner said, smiling. "But I've slowed down since then."

Seidner said his favorite type of dance was the jitterbug, right before turning to ask his wife to dance.