Anderson High School - Indian Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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'54 Promers Enchanted By Southern Bel es The fragrance of magnolia trees filled the crisp evening air. Listening closely one could hear the faint trickle of water from glistening fountains. In the background an enchanting colonial mansion with snow white pillars could be seen through spreading cypress trees. This picturesque scene was set in an atmos- phere of gardens with overhanging Spanish moss and wrought iron benches. To these unique surroundings came charming couples to dance to the captivating music of Clyde Trask and his orchestra at the 1954 junior Prom. uSouthern Serenadev was the theme of the biggest and most elaborate dance of the year which was given by the hard working juniors on May 28 in the Eagles, Ballroom. Though the decorations were very beaut- iful, the most impressive sight of the whole evening was the crowning of the prom queen, Ioan Lowry, whoo was chosen by the junior fellows to reign over the KSouthern Serenade? Adding that final touch of beauty to a most successful prom were Ioan's attendants, Anita Hughes and Darline Blackwell. Lovely joan Lowry, Queen of the Southern Serenadaf' is pictured to the left. Below are the 1954 prom attendants, Darline Black well and Anita Hughes, whose beauty enhance the colonial atomsp'1ere which was used as this yearis dance theme.

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All good things must come to an end. So it is with a high school career. The refrains of i'Pomp and Circumstancev began to take on new meaning as we seniors finally realized that graduation was very close at hand. Senior VVeek and all its gaiety provided a perfect climax to our four busy years at AHS. This week, which was chock full of exciting The Senior Talent Show committee worked long and hard to bring us their interpretation of an opening night at the Tropicana nightclub. Practicing a chorus line step the committee chairmen and sub-chairmen are K. Gwynn, chor- us, F. Wright, lighting, M. Ross and B. Cumberland, co- chairmen, S. Wagner, scenery, L. Crouse, props. Not pic- tured are L. Retherford, script, P. Green, prophecy, S. Highbaugh, will. ' .. Dressed appropriately these suspicious look- ing characters had a great deal to do with the success of the Hobo Party. The bums are as follows: Top row-D. Bannon and L. mittee chairmen, B. Bell, D. Myers, K. Mc- Cullough and J. Knotts. Not pictured are C. Gentry, E. Burton, D. Wellington, F. New- man, B. Jones, C. Welcher, J. Tipton, P. Pheanis, B. Hakes, D. Couch, A. Pancol, J. lnlhle, J. Mass and S. Bunbalough. activities, began with the Hobo Party. Replac- ing last yearps Circus Party, this event was staged at the Y.M.C.A. gym with Keith Syl- vester providing the music. At the Senior Tal- ent Show everyone was invited to the official opening of the Tropicana Clubf, one of An- dersonis newest night spots. Do you prefer your eggs sunny side up or once over lightly? inquire the chef and his smiling assistants. These apron clad seniors were in charge of the Senior Brunch which was highlighted by the musical entertainment of Clarie Nunn. Members of this committee are: stand- ing-K. Zurmuehlen, I. Hager, C. Wood and N. Howard, co-chairman. Sitting-C. Schofield, co-chairman, and A. Pakes. Stewart, co-chairmen. Bottom row-Sub-com-