Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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Junior students got down to intricate Taking the firsl slep jnlo lhe prom's details while preparing props for romantic atmosphere are Valerie CHINATOWN. May and her date. An oriental ice sculpture decorated the refreshment table where Stephanie Roth and Bernadette Cortas served prom goers. A bit of laughter was a common sight as Katie Homan, Susan Best, Cnris Teall, and Heather Schenk reveal. 26 Prom

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Although Carin Wilcox seems intent on determining how many calories there are in her brownie, Michelle Pontius thinks of something not so serious.

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'Welcome to Chinatown' greeting received by all Though the day seemed to drag on for the most part, students still found that they ended up with just enough time to make last minute preparations. The weekend of May 9th promised to be a two- day occasion of fun and excitement as the ECHS junior class officers decided upon CHINATOWN as the theme for the 1980-81 prom. Because the prom did not start until 9:00, many restaurants were visited by prom goers. Popular dining spots included Arthur's, Michael's, Holly's Landing and The Loft. After dinner, ECHS juniors and seniors, accompanied by their dates, headed toward ECHS where this year's prom was scheduled to take place. As couples walked through the door, they were directed to the student center by appointed sophomore slaves garbed in oriental costuming. Gigantic murals, lanterns, kites, and a lot of hard work transformed the student center and the cafeteria into CHINATOWN. Main colors of the night were blue, red, and orange. When couples decided to head on over to the music, they found that in order to enter they must cross a bridge which overlooked a moonlit pond equipped with floating lotus flowers and real goldfish. At the end of this romantic stroll, twosomes were greeted. Welcome to CHINATOWN, said the slaves as they handed the girls a small booklet in remembrance of the evening. Boys were seen wearing tuxedoes with some even sporting top hats, white gloves, and canes. On the arm of every guy one saw girls dressed in beautiful gowns of all colors and styles. Though the music supplied by Spokane won't be all that memorable, it wasn't bad. In keeping with the theme of the prom, refreshments offered were of an oriental nature. Amid the endless supply of fortune cookies, punch, fresh fruit, and wontons, one couldn't help but notice the centerpiece, which happened to be a four foot ice sculpture. The carving, formed in the shape of a Kabuki dancer, was created and donated by Michael Ress. At 11:00 the lights came to life and a Karate demonstration by Randy's Gym was provided for the guests' entertainment. As the clock reached midnight, lights blazed and the magic of CHINATOWN began to slowly fade away with each departing couple. Prom 27