Plattsmouth High School - Plattonian Yearbook (Plattsmouth, NE)

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Parents, Community Join Forces To Promote Party fter Prom The Plattsmouth community wanted to do something different after prom this year — something that would grab the attention of the entire student body. Work began last winter on the idea of having an After Prom Party.” This idea was started to help promote an alcohol-free evening, juniors Missy McCormick and Brian Bresnahan, class officers, attended a seminar that helped give the idea a boost. The theme of the party was Las Ve- gas night. Games, food, an auction and also a live band were provided. The party lasted from midnight to 6 a.m. The only requirement for students was that anyone who left would not be readmitted. By handing out a stack of money to each student as he arrived, the partici- pants were able to play the games that were included. These ranged from black jack, poker, chuck-a-luck, ring toss, craps and even-or-odd. With the money won, students could bid at the auction of prizes at the end of the evening. The most popular game seemed to be poker. Tickets were free. Students were asked to sign up in the Guidance Of- fice. It was stressed that students did not need a date or have to attend the prom dance in order to attend the after-prom events. Plattsmouth merchants supported the event by donating money, bal- loons, posters, food, prizes and long, hard work. Everyone seemed to agree that it was a success. Plenty of refresh- ments were provided for students in- cluding pizza, chips, sundaes, pop and breakfast. When the post-prom party was in- troduced, students were not quite sure how it turn out and if anyone would attend. The first impression that most students had was that they would be locked up in a strange building with no way out. This proved to be false. Sen- ior Vice President Kevin Dasher said, I liked the after-prom party. It was fun and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Sophomore Cindy Toman's claim to fame that night was that she turned out to be one of the richest people at the party. Brian Bresnahan commented, After-prom was great! Everyone liked the games and it was an exciting even- ing. This was the first year for the party and from the look of things, it won’t be the last. Estimates figured that 85% of the junior and senior classes showed up for the event. Like most of the students at after-prom. Ju- niors Kim Nolting and Tammi Morris changed into more comfortable clothes before attending. Sophomore Kelly Ogle and Junior Spencer Pohlmeier wait for the winning hand at the black jack table. 29

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Sophomores were also invited to the after- prom party. Jeane Litle is shown. The after-prom party consisted of many casi- no type games. Brian Beckman, senior, is shown here playing one of the more popular ones — black jack. All prom and after-prom photos were provided courtesy of Ric Carl- son of Plattsmouth Photography.

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A stage was set up on the south side of the gym and the seniors lined up to receive their diplomas. Gary Kipp. Mary Moorehead. Brad Krauth. Mindy Iwersen and Lee Lshywonis are pictured. Junior stewards escorted ihe seniors into the gym. This group included Debbie Cunningham. Laura Ranney. Mary Hula and Tammy Stidham. For the 3 p.m. ceremonies, the seniors began gathering around 2. Mike Green waits in the second- floor hallway. Wendi Rice, Kelly Gansemer, Kari Fogal and Denice Eaton reminisce while waiting to line up. 31