Hammond High School - Dunes Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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PLPPLE RAIN For the second year in a row, it rained on prom night. Despite the rain everyone managed to look their best. Even though rumors said that there wasn ' t going to be any prom, it was proven to be wrong. The class of 85 already had the hall rented out before the start of school. They had half of the deposit down for the band and hall. The Junior class was successful at organizing and getting thoughts together. The big event took place at Wicker Park Social on May 25th, 1984. There was a long buffet of good food, everyone seemed to enjoy it. After everyone finished stuffing their faces, came pictures. The pictures were taken by Allen. Allen had a special surprise package that he had spent $1,000.00 on. The terrace background was cancelled due to rain. Finally, the moment was getting near of who was to be announced King and Queen, and the Grand March. The court was as follows: 4th runner-up, Amanda Brown and Danny Dillard, 3rd: Sonia De Jesus and Richie Sanders, 2nd: Tracy Vert and Sam Burnett, 1st runner-up: Julie Griffith and Jim Kitchell. 1984 Prom Queen was Betty Jo Belmont and King was Ray Pettit. It was some coincident that they came to prom as a couple! There was excellent music by the band Pawnz. The band was accompanied by last year ' s band teacher Mr. Sutton. Together they created very nice music. Everyone danced the night away. Mr. Strater, along with many other teachers who attended the prom danced most of the night. Before the end of the night, came the traditional taking off of the garter. The big thing this year was that the guys brought their chix in Rolls Royce, Limousines, and Cadillacs. Some just had to borrow their parents car. The new fashion this year was a tuxedo with tennis shoes and dresses with the look of the 50 ' s. After prom activities were going to parties or fancy restaurants. The next day prom goers went to Turkey Run, or Great America. May 25th, 1984 surely was a night to remember.

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THE WILE LIFE Hammond High students brought new meaning to the word VWDcats at the start of the new school year. The untamed cats came out of hibernation in September to tear up the school with unleashed spirit, and with good reason; Football games, raft races, hayrides, pep rallies, toga parties, new friends and old ones are all things to twist and shout about. High school is the time for our GE-GE- GENERATION. so don ' t let those memories F-F-FADE AWAY. And if your homework starts to BREAK YOU DOWN GO CRAZY! .It ' s your life and you can do what you want. So TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE, along with the seniors, because you know they ' ll PARTY LIKE IT ' S 1985!