Danville High School - Tom Tom Yearbook (Danville, IN)

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Candy Cane Theme Sweetens', Evening. Snow Queen candidates were. Carla Honaker, fresh- man, Becky Poynter, sophomore, Jolin Barnett, junior, and Phyllis Underwood, senior. Queen Phyllis poses with her escort for photographers. The Christmas season, highlighted by the annual Christmas Dance, was indeed a happy time at DHS. Snow Queen, Phyllis Un- derwood, reigned over the dance which was held in the grid room. Candy Canes , the theme of the dance, was carried out in the gala decorations of red and white crepe paper. Also, two extra large candy canes located in the center of the floor formed the background for' the crowning of the queen. For this special night of December 21, the Lynn Jones' Band furnished the music to set our feet-a-dancing. The dance is sponsored jointly by the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y. 4 Couples enjoy refreshments and a chance to catch their breath between dances. fee ln order to vote tor Snow Queen each person had to pre- sent a wrapped gift for a needy child.

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Freshmen Welcomed To DHS Through Rainbow Portal Senior class president Steve Watson extends a cordial welcome to freshman class president Mike Barber. Entering through the rainbow portal, Sandy Joyce in- troduces Richard Huffman. Every color of the rainbow could be seen in the Washington Street Gymnasium, October l at the annual Freshman Recep- tion. Somewhere Over the Rainbow was the theme of this-the first formal dance of the year, All the colors of the rainbow were carried out in the crepe paper decora- tions and in the silver rainbow which, re- flecting colored lights, gave an illusion of rainbow hues. After ninety-two freshmen had been introduced by seniors and the welcome and acceptance speeches had been delivered, couples danced to the music of the Rich Carlson Band. Adding to the enjoyment of the eve- ning Pat Leavitt, senior, entertained with two impromptu songs. Freshmen and seniors enjoy an evening of dancing and entertainment.

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Girls Turn Tables On Boys At Sweetheart Dance Junior candidate, Steve Wilson, was crowned King of All Young Hearts by GAA persident, Judy Rodney, at the an- nual Sweetheart Dance, February 4, in the Washington Street Gymnasium. Other candidates were: Dave Parent, senior, Dwaine Otoupal, sophomore, Jake Frey, GAA candidate, and Doug Ledgerwood, freshman. Abstaining from the traditional red and white decorations, the dance floor was arrayed in dark blue and powder blue, GAA colors, with a large white heart trimmed in blue forming the background for the crowning. Lynn Jones's Band furnished the gala music for this memorable evening. Judy Rodney placed the crown on Steve's head as he stepped through a large crepe paper heart. Julia Thompson, iunior, and Jake Frey, senior, King Steve asked his date Penny Terry to hold his crown while danced the night away. he seated himself