Garfield County High School - Yampah Yearbook (Glenwood Springs, CO)

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Christmas Formai Seven lovely Christmas trees funished the holiday background for the annual Christmas formal held December ZZ at the Grade School Auditorium. The first feature of the evening was the Grand March, led by Alyce McGuirk, chosen Snow Queen by a vote of the G. C. H. S. Student Body. Mary . Pat Mullen and Virginia Lee Wood, other candidates for Snow Queen were the maids-in-waiting. During the Grand March, attractive dance programs were handed to each person. Inexpensive, mirth-provoking gifts supplied by the students were given to the merry-makers by the Snow Queen. At intermission punch and cookies were served. About fifty couples enjoyed the music of the Ruby DeBeque orchestra which was very thoughtfully donated by Mr. A. W. Bigum. Latin Banquet ' The Latin ll class held their' annual Roman Banquet, February 15, in the Home Economics Room at the High School. Dressed in togas the Latin students and their guests ate by candlelight. The table was decorated with green streamers and place cards were in the form of scrolls. Slaves'f chosen from the Latin l class, furnished entertainment with songs and several special requests made by their Roman Masters. The menu was as follows: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad, Hot Rolls, Olives and Pickles, Ice Cream and Cookies. BMW 3 . Effeiem. Guw- ' avg rip? mia-wlwf W. 0-vV Q!tJ.- fa... .I T fgfuafu,

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Skirt and Sweater Dance y The annual Skirt and Sweater Dance was held in the G. C. H. S. gymnasium from 8:30 to 11:30, the night of September 8. Music was furnished by the nick- elodeon, and refreshments were served by the Mothers' Club. During the course of the evening came the Freshman Grand March led by Barbara Lee Noren and Paul Amichaux. Pos!-Game Dances On September 29, October 6, October 20, and November 3, following football garr es with Palisade, Craig, Rifle, and Steamboat respectively, post-game dances were held in the High School gym. Different classes took turns providing refresh- ments, and the Mothers' Club supervised. At several of the dances different games, such as chess, checkers, table tennis, and Chinese checkers were available for those who wanted them. Band Carnival Friday, November 17, the Grade School Auditorium opened its doors to ap- proximately five hundred people, all band carnival enthusiasts. At 8:00 P. M. the gaiety started with the presentation of three brief burlesques and a group of sec- ond graders singing Home Cn the Range. The Publicity Club, sponsored by Mrs. Stapp, snatched top honors and a 55.00 award for their three-act mystery comedy, The Diamond Necklace. Wild Nell and Goldilocks, the Door , presented by the Dramatic Club and sponsored by Miss Thullen, were awarded second and third prizes respectively. The second grade harmonizers, under the direction of Miss Elkins, were awarded an honorable mention. Immediately after the program, the numerous booths were opened, each competing for the crowd's ticket money. Thevmost popular places were the keno, candy, and cake booths. About 11:00 P. M. most of the booths ran out of prizes, so they were closed and a jitney dance started in full swing. At 12:00 P. M. the music stopped and the few stragglers departed for home after an evening of wonderful entertain- ment. This year's carnival was the most successful ever staged. Sadie Hawkins' Dance Hillbillies and their feminine escorts sported overalls and short skirts at the Sadie Hawkins' dance, sponsored by the Student Council, Friday, December 1, at the High School gym. Usually well-groomed lads were scarcely recognizable in patched trousers, loud shirts, and heavy boots, fair lassies danced with gay aban- don in their bare feet. Very noticeable were the vegetable corsages ornamenting the boys' shoulders. A feature of the evening was the Virginia Reel, with music furnished by lohn Shultz.

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