Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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‘Reflections’ prom theme; band Bittersweet appears “Reflections was the theme that adorned the annual Junior-Senior Prom. To set the mood of the theme couples danced under the cornace of a deep blue crepe paper sky. A crystal ball moon hung from the center and spread its light rays over the dancers. Around the outside of the reflections square were maniquins dressed in the memories from childhood to our high school days. The Junior Class spent many long hours preparing for Prom by raising money through bake sales and raffles. Their effort paid off for there was no need to charge admission for Prom. Rules for the spring dance were traditional with formal attire and no sophomores except with a junior or senior date. Couples were serenaded by the band Bittersweet, who performed on a huge stage at the head of the reflections square in the gym. i

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Art Festival reflects student talent, work ' ,.e aijnual Art Festival filled the school with results of hours of hard work by music, art and theatre students. Lasting from Tuesday, May 3, through Saturday, May 7, the test included theatre productions, art displays, bands, vocal groups and craft displays. Tuesday featured the Jazz Band and Dixieland Band concert with guest soloist Jim Burns. The art exhibits were displayed for the public Thursday evening in conjunction with the theatre production “A Visit To The Planet Of The Dumb Animals”. Entertainment was geared toward the student body Friday with the art exhibits left up during the school day and the New World Singers performing before school, Jazz Band and New World Singers entertaining during lunch periods and Sophomore Swing singing after school. Dixieland Band performed that evening and the Theatre II production “The Lion, The Witch And the Wardrobe was presented as a children’s matinee on Saturday at 1 p.m. As a student put it, “The entertainment on Friday was really nice. It came at a much needed time—the school year gets so long!” 5 Fine Arts Festival

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 1. Couples dance under crepe paper ceiling. 2. Prom theme Reflections glows before the dancers. 3. Dummies dressed up to represent the past. 4. Couples relax around tables in outer arms of the dance floor. 5. Couples dancing to the music. 6. Lead singer for Bittersweet.