Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

Page 11 text:

Friday May 18, 1984 was a special night of enchantment ebbie Lane summed it up for most people, Seeing everyone dressed up sure was different.” Proms have always been an ex- citing and magical experience. All day long the halls were buzzing with the preparations for the prom. After noon the dis- missals began as girls headed to local hair stylists for just the right look to go with their gowns. Many would probably agree that finding a gown was tough. After long hours of frustra- tion and aggravation, I finally chose my prom gown from a rack of size 9, admitted Katie Walsh. With preparations complete, glass slipper time was closing in and pictures were endlessly snapped as proud mothers and fathers pleaded for one last picture in the living room. Corsages and boutonierres were pinned in preparation for the drive to Braintree’s castle, the Sheraton Tara. A medieval doorman added to the fantasy as the couples entered the ballroom. Tables were jammed in to accomodate the throngs of juniors wanting to participate in the event. Natalie Starkie’s analysis was a good reflec- tion of the mood, The feeling of togetherness and excitement of all the couples made it a night to remember.” Plenty of meals were left untouched as appe- tites were dulled by the nervousness of the par- ticipants. Some were distracted by a new feature at Braintree proms: films of the future and the past unreeled on the magic mirror. No one looked disappointed. Mark McCul- lough spoke for the majority. To me the prom has always signified the coming to a close of another school year. And what better way to spend it than with someone you like surrounded by friends.” With the tables cleared the dance floor filled up with exuberant juniors and the hours passed quickly. The grandeur of the setting and the stunning outfits of the participants made the evening a startling change from the usual hum- drum of a Braintree Friday. But just like a fairy tale you knew this had to be too good to be true, and that the end was near. The dance floor was mobbed. John Najjar was the only identifiable dancer in sight. Mr. Kendall didn ' t have a tux as sharp as Dan Smillies ' s and BHS grad David Howie ' s. Dave Doherty, Jennie McGee and Jennifer Mattes took a break from the crush in the baUtoom for a breath of fresh air in the corridor. Mike DeRosa ' s date, Christine Cutliff, had been getting in some early season sunbathing so she would look great in her prom gown with a gorgeous tan. The congestion in the ballroom made going without tie and jacket more comfortable for Bill Stanley as he accompanied Julie Ni- chols into the corridor for a coke. Whenever girls get togeth- er there is sure to be some talk. Eileen Magrath, Alison Colville, Sharon Birolini, Anne Hudson and Christine Petro compared notes before heading back in to the ballroom with their dates. School Life 7

Page 10 text:

6 School Life

Page 12 text:

' ijf: Which 6r)ded Vinch Too 0 ove it or hate it; the issue is prom food. With the price of the prom already very high there are two LW options. Raise the ticket price and get a more elaborate meal or cut the food and thus the price for the evening. Juniors who attended the prom were divided on the issue. Michelle Spadea was all in favor of eliminating the meal. I would rather pay less and skip the food, she said. Others felt differently. Julie Moscaritolo ad- mitted, The prom was worth it. I wouldn’t mind paying more. I really enjoyed being with my friends.” Rita Federico agreed. It was worth it, but I would pay more for a better meal. One thing no one disagreed about was that the evening ended too soon. The junior class left the magic of the Sheraton Tara behind for the round of parties and outings into the night and the next day. Too excited to eat, Lisa Lindsay, Lisa Kilgore, John Slauson and Tom Zanca sit with the wreckage of their dinner. Scott Mullin, Charlie Pappas, Chris Doodey and Suzanne Parker take a break from the commotion to pose for Cambridge Studios. Tom McLaughlin. Jim Conley, Chrissy Brodeur, Kim Shanley, Kathy Burke and Dawn Colburn were anxious to get back inside. 8 School Life