Palmyra High School - Tillicum Yearbook (Palmyra, NJ)

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QHGNGW The gateway to Shangri-La-an oriental bridge covered with thousands of blossoms. The Prom chairmen Wayne Shaner, Barbara Hansel- man, Carolyn Bauer, Bill Sclight stand and admire the results of their committees work. Cproml n a formal danceg l1I1lO1' PIOIH the most. important social function of a class. Entering the gymnasium on the evening of May 22, 1964 was like entering another world. Imme- diately you were transported to the Oriental dream world of the perfect place, Shangri-La. From a little bridge covered with thousands of cherry blossoms, you stepped into a misting garden of beautiful cherry trees and fragrant roses. In a small portion of this garden stood a devotional Buddha while in another part a looming pogoda towered against a backdrop of the sacred Mount Fuji. Four mlatrn- moth scrolls hanging from the walls wished you peace, happiness and love. Later, in keeping with the Oriental atmosphere, a troop of Chinese dancers performed the ancient Lion Dance. Reigning as Prince and Princess are Wayne Shaner and Jill Salmonsen, and as King and Queen Jim Stow and Donna Thomas.

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.af I .sf Ruth Welker, anticipates the begin- ning of the Homecoming Parade. ,,..-annum-f Despite an overcast day, Diane McClain emerges radiant as our homecoming queen. I I ' fhom-kiim ingj, n. the event in which . alumni visit their school, taking part in - 3- A 'dl Tears of joy overcome Diane as she is crowned, special activities. Homecoming, an annual event at Palmyra, was held this year on the 26th of November. Homecoming is, as the name suggests, a time when all alumni are invited to return home to school and see the changes that have occurred in their absence and to meet former classmates. During the halftime of the football game, the crowning of the queen Diane McClain, took place, Cheryl Bradley and Ruth Welker were her Senior Attendants. That night Diane acted as queen of the dance, with Dante Mento and his Orchestra supplying the music. The queen's court, from the ranks of the underclassmen, Was composed of Sue Chadwell, a Junior, Marylou Schnitzius a Sophomore, and Susan Radovitch, a Freshman. The direction of Mr. John Tilmont and Libby Reynard Homecoming chairman, the work of the Homecoming Com mittee and co-operation of many others made this years Homecoming a truly auspicious event. 1 75 l

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5 Q 0 f ' 'Rx The music of Earl Harris and his orchestra set the mood for this perfect evening, which was high- lighted by the crowning of the Royal Court. Chosen to reign supreme over the couples: Jim Stow and Donna Thomas, and Wayne Shaner and Jill Sal- monsen. Cathy and Chick pay devotion to Buddha. The pagoda heightened the Oriental aura. It says 'Yankee go home'? 4,- ,Q 7 Q1 77