Beall High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Frostburg, MD)

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Fcelm From dawn to dusk, they primped and • checked each detail. It was the day of IjOOCI I the prom, and they felt like royalty. Everyone wanted to look his best. Most of the female prom-goers jumped into their bathing suits by 10:00 a.m. to catch a fast tan in the backyard. WKGO blasted over the radio while the guys busied themselves washing the car, picking up the flowers, or borrowing Uncle Tom's shoes. My hair looks a mess.” “I can’t find my pearl earrings. “Do you know who borrowed them?” chattered the girls with their best friends over the telephone. They rushed out to Drug Fair to pick up eye shadow or to buy some fingernail polish. Too soon, the sun set and beaming mothers helped their daughters into gowns, tying bows and hooking bustles. Proud fathers straight- ened their sons' ruffles, cuffs, and cumberbuns. Following the picture-taking ritual for both sets of parents, most couples feasted at the Lane Center buffet. Others ate at Warn- ers, Gehaufs, or Al’s. When the Chinese Bandits sounded out the beat, couples hit the dance floor. As the theme Through the Years played, steps slowed down to a shuffle. By after-prom time, everyone had kicked off his high heels or dinner jacket and had slipped into a pair of Lees and a T-shirt. The sounds of Full Steam Eddie shook the walls of the Maplehurst ballroom. Revellers gam- bled in the Jaycee's casino or soaked up the moonlight on the balcony. When it was over, each person had his own special memories. The night touched every- one with a little magic. AFTER FINISHING a full-course meal. Larry Beal picks up a piece of strawberry shortcake for his date Kelly May. The ice sculpture. 82. decorated the dessert table. TWISTING AND TURNING. Rhonda McKenzie talks Jay Jenkins into letting loose on the dance floor. Jenkins fig- ured the evening cost him $95. Photo by Ruhl's PROM

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HAND-MADE BLAZERS, skirts, and vests stitched by the senior high home economics classes were entered in competition for the first time in the annual art show. First place winner. Joni Brode. spent the second semester working on her award-winning quilted blazer. FOR A FINALE. Kim Buskirk goes front and center to accept the applause from the student body. The ensemble gave a repeat performance at the close of the sports award assembly. r TO HELP WELCOME Moms and Dads with a little brighter hel- lo.” ninth graders Trey Flippen and Jim Jefferies spend their fifth period art class hanging flowers on the fence. SPRING FESTIVAL

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READY TO BOOGIE. Prom-goers wait in the lobby of the Lane Center for the doors to open. One hundred fifteen couples attend- ed the gala-event. STARTING WITH ATOSSED SALAD. Shawn Barmoy works his way through the pre-prom dinner. The buffet was included with the $10.00 prom registration fee. Seniors paid for their meals via the class treasury. PROM