Life and Traditions of Old Virginia: OldDom_020

Thomas Howard, left, looks on as Patrick Greco, right, plays bocce ball before a college ball at the University of Virginia on Saturday August 31, 2013 in Charlottesville, VA. The University of Virginia has a tradition of members of the student body dressing up for game day. The tradition is called, {quote}guys in ties, girls in pearls{quote}. (Photo by Matt McClain/ The Washington Post)

Thomas Howard, left, looks on as Patrick Greco, right, plays bocce ball before a college ball at the University of Virginia on Saturday August 31, 2013 in Charlottesville, VA. The University of Virginia has a tradition of members of the student body dressing up for game day. The tradition is called, "guys in ties, girls in pearls". (Photo by Matt McClain/ The Washington Post)