Curtis High School - Yearbook (Staten Island, NY)

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ll ii PHUIVI November twenty-ninth was the hig nightl Crownup for a while, young couples in gala attire streamed into the boys' gymnasium, which had been magically transformed into an undersea paradise. Mermaids and fish of all sizes and colors, dangling from the ceiling, and seagreen crepe paper on the wall made the illusion complete. Girls in evening gowns and young men in tuxedoes, danced to the melodious music of the orchestra, while members of the faculty, resplendent in their formal attire, also enjoyed themselves immensely. The highlight of the prom was the grand march, led by our principal, Mr. Avent. During the evening, soft drinks and assorted cookies were served. When the last strains of music had ceased, and the hands of the clock pointed to twelve, the festive group left reluctantly, knowing that it would never forget that night of nights.

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SENIOR PARTIES of food was detected. Hefreshments were served by the mighty football team, who had had excellent experience in guarding. More dancing followed and then obstacle races took the spotlight. Laughter and shouting accompanied the participants. Vllin- ners were awarded baby prizes and then forgotten as the beatgone-two-three-kick claimed the audience. The Conga, as performed bythe entire body, provided much entertainment. As the line gradually diminished to the last strains of the music, jitterbugs uswungil out in true spirit, itil the tune of Home Sweet Home fnttingly put an encl to the merrymaking. One and all looked forward to the next Senior Party. The second Party, although not as good as its predecessor, was another event to be added to the Red Letter Days of the Senior Calendar. Two b y Two

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JUNE SENIUR PARTY The June Senior Party, held on Friday the thirteenth. had as its amusing and challenging theme. Good Luck . Black cats, often thought of in connection with Friday the thirteenth. decorated the walls of the boysi gym. Dominic Massa. permanent class treasurer and an ahle master of ceremonies, led the willing and fun-loving seniors in the dance elimination contest and in various games. Six of the more daring students en- tered the milk drinking contest, which was equally enjoyed hy the audience as well as the participants. A novel event was the grand march under the ladder. Of course, everyone joined the snake-like Conga chain until it completely encircled the gym. Swing and sweet records in a julie box provided the students with music for dancing. The famished seniors devoured the hot dogsu. sandwiches, and punch before the last call to come and get iti' was heard. The Good Luck party of the June graduating class was, for everyone who al- tended, a festive occasion.