Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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The 1978 Sweetheart Ball Queen and her court: Mark Harringer, Pam Bartoroni, Kathy Houla- han. Len Stusek, Chris D'Amico, Jen Genutis, Lou Kunkle, Queen Karen Tomondy, Bob Barrett, 1977 Queen Sherry Howard, Larry Kunkle, Jessica Wchrum, Mark Vadaj, and Karen Barr. “Why isn’t anyone dancing?'’ exclaims Mary Alder to her date Jim Jones during the corona tion ceremonies at the Sweetheart Ball.

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 I want to make this perfectly clear”, says Presi- dent Vinnie Sisson as he addresses the audience of the VICA queen ceremony. Front row left to right: Donetta Bowen, Kathy Churak, Joyce Miller, Queen Debbie Hocevar, Judy Riddles, and Tammy Brickman. Second row escorts: Dave Shalashnow, Vinnie Sisson, Dan Campese, Joe Dashko, Rich Ulanowski, Kevin Hovan. Back Row: Kathy Young, Bill Money, Kathy Beba, and Lou Geis. As Mr. Hemphill watches, 1978-79 VICA Queen Debbie Hocevar takes a break from the VICA activities. Who’s your hairdresser? Tim White, Kevin Hovan, and Tammy Brickman enjoy the festivi- ties after the VICA Queen ceremony. ft;' v beN AZ

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QOMANCING Soft lights and warm hearts add to the pleasure of the frosty February evening Those who walked through two feet of snow and ice and dared to brave two de- gree below zero temperatures were amply rewarded as the BUS cafeteria was trans- formed into Cupid’s Paradise. A huge ten foot heart, multicolored lights, red and white streamers, mini hearts, and of course, Cupid himself, adorned the walls and ceil- ings of an ordinary lunch room. Add a touch of music and the magic called the Sweetheart Ball emerged. “We're All Alone”, the theme of the dance, seemed inappropriate, since the usually poorly attended festivity enjoyed perhaps its largest attendance in recent history. As the snow continued to lay a white sparkling carpet outside, the cou- ples inside gingerly danced across the tloor waiting for the big moment. At last, the time had arrived, and the coronation of Karen Tomondy was in pro- cess. Sherry Howard, the 1977 Sweetheart Queen, tearfully but ever so gently relin- quished her crown to 1978's Queen Karen, as the crowd silently watched from their seats. The court, comprised of Senior at- tendants Karen Barr, Jen Genutis, and Kathy Houlahan, Junior attendant Jessie Wehrum, and Sophomore attendant Pam Bartoroni danced to the theme song “We’re Ml Mone . This fun Filled event not only fostered many happy memories but also served as a well deserved social break during the frigid midwinter months. Student Life 19