Northrop High School - Bear Tracks Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Backwards Prom Rocks Northrop On Friday, March 22, the Nor- throp Senior Class sponsored its third annual Morp in the Commons. Just in case there are people who don ' t know what a Morp is, here is an explanation. Morp is Prom spelled backwards, and the proce- dure follows that pattern. The girl asks the guy out and they dress in tacky clothes. Usually, they dine at cheap restaurants and then party amidst a glamorous setting of toi- let paper, trash cans, and garbage. This year ' s Morp was carefully planned by Senior class officers Maurice Nelson, Darryl Page, Shanta Springer, Dan Howe, and Tom Blacketor. According to Howe, the object was to make the whole affair totally trashy but nice to look at. The effect was exactly what they desired. The guests were exposed to lovely streamers of toilet paper cas- cading gracefully down on the lux- urious trashcan throne with gar- bage, boxes, and corn kernels all around it. The decorations were really awesome. The officers did a fantastic job stated senior Jim Lam- bert, who just happened to have fur- nished an extra special attraction to the atmosphere: a beautiful blonde mannequin who captured many a stare from the young men present. The music for the evening was provided by Unique Lighting and Sound. The dancers seemed to be having a fabulous time as they danced (and tripped) over pop cans, cups, and the usual assorted mess, to the driving sounds blaring from the group ' s system. At 9:30 the big event occured — the crowning of the Morp king. This year the court consisted of Tom Blacketor, Dan Howe, Maurice Nel- son, and Joe Penaloza. Penaloza cap- tured the coveted honor of being crowned the 1984 Morp King, by Darryl Page. Freshman Jenny Moliere steals a dance with her best friend ' s beau, sophomore Brian Jones. Clockwise from lower left on opposite page; Maurice Nelson, Dan Howe, Joe Penaloza, and Northrop dandy strut their stuff for the Morp Crowd. 24 Morp

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Northrop ' s 1985 Prom A Fantastic Success Senior Trevor Chobot and his dale, Deanna Lee, sophomore, gaze lovingly into each oth- er ' s eyes as they dance against a background of impatiens. Superintendent Bill C. Anthis and his wife Pat dance the night away m each other ' s arms. 0pp. Bottom; 198.5 Prom Court — Laurie Bordner and her escort Tim Claxton, Shanta Springer and her escort Derrick Westfield. prom queen Angie Balser and her escort Mike Phillips, Bethany Bohn and her escort Don Lee, Tammy Butts and her escort Rob John- ston. Dim lighting, dancing couples clothed in complimentary colors, live and recorded music, and an aura of excitement filled Walb Hall, Sat- urday May 18, when Northrop ' s 1985 Junior-Senior Prom finally ar- rived. The lUPU ballroom was filled, from nine to twelve p.m., with over 200 excited couples, whose months of worrying and waiting were final- ly over. The theme for the evening Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You, was not out of place, as this year ' s Prom queen, Angie Balser, began the queen ' s dance. Her court, consisting of Laurie Bordner, Tammy Butts, Beth Bohn and Shanta Springer, along with the re- maining Bruins and guests gradual- ly joined Angie and her date, Mike Phillips on the dance floor. One way to remember the evening will be through pictures. If one pic- ture is worth a thousand words, the pictures and memories will last for- ever as Watters Studio snapped shots of the evening ' s couples. Sophomore Deanna Lee, and her escort senior Trevor Chobot are just one couple who will never forget their night. We both thought that the evening was just fantastic. It was the most exciting night of my life. by Cathy Farrell 26 Prom