Washington High School - Brainonian Yearbook (Brainerd, MN)

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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.

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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-

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Honor Graduates are, BACK ROW: D. Bednar, D. Swear- ingen, K. Hubbard, G. Meyer, D. Erickson, P. Houle, T. Weinhandl, J. Ebert, D. Rogosheske, I. Lackner, J. Short, ridge. FRONT ROW: H. Dubbs, D. Schiel, D. Gartner, C. Kellett, N. Smith, D. Piggott, G. Lound, P. Speed, D. Jelacie M. Langer. ‘“! Would Rather Have Honor Than Honors!”’ Fourteen students were named as the 1962 Honor Graduates of Distinction, and twenty-one others were named as Honor Graduates. Those students maintaining a “B” average or bet- ter throughout their three years of high school were the Honor Graduates. Honor Graduates were recog- nized for their hard work and achievement through- out their high school careers. Honor graduates with distinction STANDING are: A. Graves, R. Gartner, R. Wolt, L. Gray, D. Erickson, T. McCollough, J. Bedard. SEATED are: P. Anderson, R. Keppers, E. Lovestead, R. Scrimshaw, M. Cockrell, K. Hautala, K. Hohman. Students ranking in the top four per cent of the senior class were named as Honor Graduates of Dis- tinction. This is the third year the school has named Honor Graduates of Distinction instead of a vale- dictorian arid a salutatorian. Recognized for their superior ability and a scholastic achievement, these students had the responsibility of planning the grad- uation exercises. Karen Aase concentrates on an entertaining number for the honor graduates.