Garland High School - Owls Nest Yearbook (Garland, TX)

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Smiling from the success of the dance, Student Activities director Linda Bailey relaxes with a glass of punch. Pop Ball inners, Dance Highlight The Evenin T Student Council began the preparation for the dance. They ordered tables, can- dles, napkins, and all the other necessary decorations. This year's Popularity Ball will be one of the most ex- pensive ever, commented Student Council sponsor Linda Bailey. The decorat- ing for the dance was done on Friday, February 15. The final touches were added on Saturday morning. After all the weeks of hus- tling and rushing around buying dresses and renting tuxedos, the Popularity Ball, held on February 16, came a close. The only things le over were a few streame from nosegays, bits of sno from the scenery, and t memories that won't fa away as one of Garland's ri traditions. l Taking time out from the dance for punch and cookies, junior Matt Streger discusses the evening's events with his date, senior Robyn Grantham. Nominated for Most Talented, seniors Kim Murton and Kim May- field anxiously await the announce- ment of the winners. -.x, . , f 24! Student Life is A F, I-in r '72 V.. si? fs? Q - A Sze

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umber Of ominees And Guests Make For Standing Room 0111 As several limosines, sports cars and senior Fran- kie Noska's Mercedes Benz, gradually arrived at the back parking lot, there was an ar- ray of girls in frilly formal gowns escorted by their dates to the auditorium. There was a quiet hum in the bandhall as all of the nominees and their dates lined up for their part in the presentation. Once the pia- Jpon hearing the winner for Vlost Feminine, senior Edie Wil- iams, Terese Leuchner and Robyn Greer react to the announcement. nist began to play the soft, quiet music, the annual Pop- ularity Ball was under way. Beginning with the fresh- man nominees and ending with the seniors, each couple walked past the horse and sleigh on the snow covered stage. They descended down the stair to take their desig- nated seats among the crowd in the auditorium. 'AAs I was sitting in my seat I felt a little nervous each time a different name and catagory was announced, said Junior Wendy Reed who ' was selected Most Beautiful. After the long wait, the ti- tle of Mr. and Mrs. G.H.S. was awarded to seniors Larry Cannon and Lindee Nittler. With the conclusion of the ceremonies, the nominees and all other students walked to the cafeteria to en- joy A Sleigh Ride and the beautifully decorated cafete- ria. The week before the Ball, ballots were sent to all first period classes and students were asked to make their choices for each category. A week later, a select few re- ceived the special nominees invitations. F..-fe The master of ceremonies, Princi- pal Bob Price presents the Pop Ball nominees and their dates. Wearing his special sunglasses, junior Rick Phillips and date Tere sa Dobbs move to the music. Popularity BaIIfZ3

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