Washington High School - Brainonian Yearbook (Brainerd, MN)

Page 22 text:

Jan Clark entertains the group. Lovely decorations provide a pictur- esque background for the dancers. for dancing. ‘“Rustle of Spring’ Thrills The “Night Owls” from Little Falls provide music ee Couples r ealize that their big evening has finally arrived as they dance on the gym floor. Lovely dresses, balmy weather, beautiful decora- tions, and enjoyable music all high-lighted the 1962 Junior-Senior Prom. “Rustle of Spring,” the prom theme, was carried out through the decorations and music. The prom was held on May 4 in the gym which was decorated by the juniors. Beginning the night’s activities was the Grand March. Kristi Anderson, president of the junior class, and Wayne Haaland, senior class president, led the march. The promenade gave spectators the chance to view the lovely dresses and handsome suits of the couples. Following the Grand March was the program. Kristi Anderson served as mistress of ceremonies and introduced the performers. John Erickson en-

Page 21 text:

Senior Tea Promotes Friendship A beautiful spring day provided proper atmosphere for the annual senior tea, held on May 15. Much preparation and planning went into the tea. Junior hostesses and serv- ers were chosen and instructed in their duties, and junior mothers were called upon to prepare refreshments for the event. Violet and pearl was the color scheme decorating the tea table, accented with a centerpiece of chrysanthemums, the class flower. As the honored guests arrived, Paul Akre furnished the background music on the piano. Kristi Anderson, junior class president, acted as mistress of ceremonies for the program. Barbara Peterson, accompanied by Karen Aase, entertained the group with a clarinet solo. A girls’ triple trio, composed of Susan Peterson, Judy Rice, Jeannie Brehmer, Sheri Christiansen, and Jeanne Frederick, sang a couple of numbers. Kay McCleod accompanied the trio. i Bruce Tollefson entertained with a vocal solo. A humorous » | reading was given by Carla Andersen. | After the program, seniors and their mothers followed ¢ } the junior hostesses through the tea line. Acting as hostesses were Georgia Benson, Jean Brittany, Mardee Fieldman, Kay Kunde, Kathy Houle, and Pam Sundberg. Miss Ann Povaiba was the general chairman of the event . | and was assisted by junior mothers. Carla Anderson entertains the guests humorous reading. Seniors and their mothers enjoy listening to the after- noon’s program. The guests proceed through the tea line, finding it hard to decide among the many delicious refreshments.

Page 23 text:

tertained the couples with a piano solo, “Rustle of Spring,” theme song of the evening. Trudy Enlund played a flute solo, ““The Whistler and His Dog.” Jan Clark entertained the group by singing, “The Nearness of You.” After the program the couples enjoyed dancing to the music of the “Night Owls” from Little Falls. The ' group were aided throughout the evening by sophomore servers. Serving as chaperones for the dance were Mr. and Mrs. James Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Engebretson, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hautala, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Schaefer. After much dancing and fun, students concluded their night with memories of dreamy music, enjoyable pro- gram, and lovely flowers, which molded a truly wonderful evening. Ilsa Lackner, foreign student from Austria, and Brad Martinson, proceed through the Grand March. Couples take time out from their dancing to relax and talk awhile.