Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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Lovers Sherry Ortiz and Kevin Wirt make every moment special throughout the evening. A smile on Debbie StahrKs face gives Al Bias some confidence during one of the slow dances. Watching the entertainment with a smile of satisfaction are Keith Wells and his date. Prom 29

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Rainy day dampens after prom festivities The prom breakfast facilities were donated by the Elks Lodge, although the breakfast itself and all the decorations were prepared by the Prom Committee, composed of ECHS parents, and other interested persons. Helium balloons covered the expanse of the ceiling while, below, students were dancing away to the sounds of AC DC, Devo, Pat Benetar, the Ramones and many others. The Disco Party Productions, Inc. put on a spectacular show using whistles, lights, confetti, and an excellent choice of music. The breakfast, originally scheduled to last from 1:00-4:00, was such a success that Mr. Dick Best and the committee announced that the fun would last another hour. Students and parents alike continued having a good time dancing, eating, and just having fun. Though Plan A activities scheduled for the next day included trips to the Dunes, Great America, and Cedar Point, heavy rain showers made couples consider Plan B. It allowed prom participants to visit such places as old Chicago and movie theatres. Dancers enjoyed the heavy tunes set down by Spolcane at the prom. 28 Prom

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Commencement '81 Anxious seniors nervously straighten collars and curls P or sure it's gonna rain and Northside will be I the place was a familiar phrase heard during the afternoon commencement practice. The skies were overcast and rainy all day with the sun only peeping out once or twice during rehearsal. The sight of wet chairs out on Rice Field only increases the intensity. To the joy of all tensely awaiting the 5:00 p.m. decision. Principal Al Bias went ahead with ceremonies at Rice Field. Although the night was cool and full of mosquitoes, the weather remained rain-free. The graduates began searching for their friends and their correct septs in the auditorium far before the scheduled 6:50 time. The girls seemed to be short of expert collar straighteners while the guys looked in the mirrors more than usual.