Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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IF© I© te(nnl©lnn)[b©(f©(ol The Senior Banquet began with Rick Gwin welcoming the visitors. Everyone could feel the excitement in the air. The class of 1977 was about to have one of their last functions together. The first thing on the agenda was the invocation which was given by Russell Carroll. Then it was chow time . The fried chicken dinner was well prepared and very enjoyable. The most anticipated part of the night was the reading of the class wills, class history and class prophecy. The class prophecy was saved for last and was very entertaining. The evening ended with Mr. Parrow bidding the class farewell and wishing them good luck. It will be an evening to remember. 5. 1. President Rick Gwin greets all visitors. 2. Mr. Parrow gives welcomed advice. 3. Dawn Beamish reads class wills. 4. Valerie Aldrich presents class prophecy. 5. Jeff Curl gives class history. 6. Seniors enjoy meal. 15

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spbuin § c®MCH[ftir AifiL My§kP Afiidl M©ffd The 1977 Spring Concert, Arts and Crafts Fair began with a trumpet solo by Jeff Parker; it was called Trumpeter's Lullaby. Mr. Ward Nelson then directed the band in March Juno ' Light My Fire ' and Overture For Winds. A beautiful piano solo of Nadia's Theme was performed by Steve Osgood. Intermission gave students and parents a chance to see what the shop and art classes had been doing throughout the year. There were many outstanding exhibits to be seen. The VHS chorus also performed many enjoyable pieces, along with a pretty flute solo by Janice Hopkins. The concert ended with the band surprising their director with a surprise piece, How Can I Tell Her. 3. 1. The band starts the evening off by playing Light My Fire. 2. Janice Hopkins joins the chorus by playing her flute. 3. Steve Osgood plays his solo at the Spring Concert. 4. During intermission, the students and parents enjoy the art displays. 5. Everyone enjoys looking at their own art work. 14 5.

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Aim E(m(§[h©imtf(l dl ivdtfiiiiimf) M Aim iimdN§)imtf©dl [F@ff®§tf The theme of the 1977 Spring Prom was The Enchanted Forest.” The theme song Evergreen”, was played by the Lebanon Stage Band. At 10:00 p.m., the princesses were introduced, they were; Valerie Aldrich escorted by Jerry DeWitt, Judi Eide escorted by Brad Bellingham, Kathy Enneberg escorted by Chris Crowston and Shelley Wilcoxen escorted by Rick Curl. All the escorts were former graduates of Vernonia High School. Immediately after introduction of the court Shelley Wilcoxen was crowned queen. The prom was not only attended by students, but was also enjoyed by many parents, teachers and community members. The prom was beautifully decorated by the sophomore and junior class who spent much time, effort and money in making it a success. Princess Valerie and escort Jerry. 4 Princess Kathy and escort Kris. 16