Belle Plaine High School - Tigerian Yearbook (Belle Plaine, MN)

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Sweetheart Dance Looking on in awe and amazement, Jim Stradcutter leans on Contemplating and comparing, he eagerly listens, the stage front, pondering the background of this band. Recently crowned, the new chapter sweetheart, Joyce Otto, dances to the music. Joyce Otto Selected FFA Chapter Sweetheart The annual Sweetheart dance, sponsored by the Future Farmers of America, was held on January 17, 1969. The highlight of the dance was the crowning of the new FFA Chapter Sweetheart. Selection of the girls for candidacy was done be- forehand, judgement coming from a statement that they submitted describing their desire to the throne. The FFA boys then secretly balloted. The results were revealed at intermission when retiring queen, Eileen Hanlon placed the jeweled crown on Joyce Otto. She also received a bouquet of red roses. Judy Morrison and Ruth Schommer completed the reigning court. Providing the music for the soc hop were popular recording stars. Assuming her duties and responsibilities, the new sweetheart will represent the Belle Plaine FFA Chapter of all FFA-sponsored events, social func- tions, and conventions. 17

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Sadie Hawkins GAA Breaks Tradition; End of Hawkins Royalty The Girls Athletic Association sponsored the annual Sad;e Hawkins dance, held on April 19, 1969. This dance provides all high school girls with their one opportunity to turnabout and a lc the boy of their choice. Tradition was broken when the GAA decided to no longer have a Hawkins king and queen. They retained the custom of Marryin' Sam and the wed- ding ceremony and rings. Appearing at intermis- sion, Marryin' Sam united the happy couples. The old elementary gym was decorated with straw and tissue paper. Completing the decor was the original costumes of those attending. Music was provided by the Blue Chip, who swung out in song for the enjoyment of all present. Those who took advantage of the situation will have many fond memories of the night, proving that turn- about is fair play. Right: John Ediger demonstrates to Annie Foqarty the art of tieing a tie. Below: Many Hawkins hillbillies sat around the bleachers, discussing the costumes.

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Prom Formally Dressed Dancers Explore “Grecian Gardens” Prom, the biggest social event of the year al- ways begins the same. There is always an empty gym, the problem of decorating that gym, and a class of imaginative juniors to solve that prob- lem. The juniors attempted this feat with eager expectations, minds and hands. After the long hours of planning, the even longer hours of deco- rating began. By May 17, the gym was no longer the drab, empty place it had been just three short days earlier. The dream became a reality: Grecian Gardens was splendidly portrayed by lovely white pillars encircled with ivy, an enchanting little fountain under an arch of scented flowers, and the walls were enhanced by white paper and ivy coverings. Delicate crepe paper gently dipped from the center of the ceiling to the walls, being regal enough to make any Greek God feel at home. Music for the evening was provided by the Soul Package. Intermission found senior class president, Barb Baumann, reading the Last Will and Testa- ment. Junior class president, Roger Bromaghim read the 1969 Class Prophecy. The 1969 Prom, Grecian Gardens, created many enjoyable and fun-filled memories for all attending. Ready to beqin the Grand March. John Balk and Annie Fogarty wait in line by vine-clad columns. Senior class president, Barb Baumann, and her escort, Joe Glynn, and junior class pres'dent. Roger Bromaghim, and his date, Shelly Weldon, lead the Granch March as it spirals around the gymnasium.