Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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Midnight moves. Minutes after the microphone failed during her acceptance speech, prom queen Julie Kunkel is still smiling as her escort Joe Capone leads her into a dip during the coro- nation dance. Mechanical mishap. Besides the microphone fail- ing, the camera Julie loaned her parents, Mr and Mrs. Paul Kunkel, broke during coronation and was not fixed by the end of the coronation dance. PROM 12

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Congratulations. While other seniors search for relatives in the crowd, Vikki Matusz receives a big hug from family-friend Doug Ellis. In anticipation. The Class of 1979 relaxes in their seats while waiting for their respective row cap- tains to lead them through the exercises. Near the end. As the distribution of diplomas continues Cydney Stewart accepts her's from school board member Woodrow Shipley. GRADUATION

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The band [Mew It Despite the rain the 1979 prom on May 25 was well organized and pre- sented no problems to the junior class, according to Steve Herbik, master of ceremonies. The evening began at 8:00 in the Brookridge Party Center. Couples ar- rived as the Sabers performed Look- ing for a Dream ' the theme for the dance. Queen Julie Kunkel entered, es- corted by Joe Capone. I knew it would be one of the best nights of my life, and it was, she later said. Other couples expressed the same thoughts as memories came back to them. With the lights dimmed and the band playing 'Feelings' the garter dance was a romantic moment of the evening, recalled Gaylynn Guthrie. The traditional garter dance usually took place during an announced song. The escort knelt on one knee provid- ing a seat for his date. Then he re- moved a garter from her right knee. But in 1979 the band forgot to an- nounce it beforehand. Many couples were dancing with friends. They had to rush across the floor to their dates. Some had trouble getting the garters off and one or two escorts were look- ing at the wrong leg. It was a bit con- fusing but leant humor to prom. During coronation Grace DeFrancisco and Alison McRitchie, the attendants, stood by as 1978's queen, Lorri Kozar, crowned Julie. At post prom, in the BHS cafeteria. Rapscallion kept the music going until 2:30 when the couples went to break- fast or home for some much needed rest. Not quite nght. Senior morning announcer Bob Nunes adjusts his vest for more comfort while dancing Most escorts considered tuxedos a rare, uncomfortable outfit. It's still there. Los Angeles Angels' draftee. Bob Zelinski, who was a junior at Bowling Green University, checks to see where Bemie Russo placed her garter. No unyrds needed. While the rest of their table is on the dancefloor Marge Koebler and her escort Carl Chmielewski share a few tender moments. PROM 13