Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

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Mr. Street demonstrates his stylon to Dick, Michael, Willie and Annabelle. Seniors Present Play to Packed House TWO'S A CROWD Cast of Characters Pat Maxwell...............................Jan Funk Dick Maxwell.........................Gary Gallagher Dot Maxwell..........................Mary Hinton Willie Peabody..............................Alan Fay Mamie.......................................Margaret Poling Mrs. Maxwell is packing in preparation for her trip Mary Poling to Aunt Kate’s with Dot, Pat and Mamie looking Wilbur Street............................Glen Kitson Michael Street....................................Gus Wall Emily Maxwell............................Sue Fisher Albert Wilson............................Irvin Foran Annabelle Wilson..............................Melinda Marker Hortense Wilson..........................Abbie Morris Doctor Webster..........................Bob Carpenter Bill Thompkins...................................Mike Cody First Little Girl..............................Marcia Doenitz Second Little Girl..............................Doris Jamison Lady Tourist...................................Marsha Stanton Student directors, Sue Hillard and Fran Harshbarger, arrange the window seat seconds before the curtain rises on the 1964 Senior Play. 24

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In a Wonderland by Night CHARLENE ALBLINGER-Attendant FRAN HARSHBARGER-Attendant MARY HINTON-Attendant LOWELL BENTLEY-Escort GLEN KITSON-Escort ROGER MOERY-Escort The excitement and anticipation of the 1963 Homecoming got into full swing on Thursday, October 17, with a snake dance and bonfire which proved to be roaring successes. The following afternoon a lively Homecoming parade escorted the five queen candidates through town, as the crowds along the streets cheered and took pictures. At the exciting game that evening, the new football scoreboard was officially initiated with a Homecoming victory over the Rajahs of Atwood. At 9:30 the music of Danny Beck's orchestra floated through the big gymnasium. This was the first time that the dance had been held in the big gym. The music was started early for the enjoyment of the people who were eagerly awaiting their new queen. Finally the lights were dimmed and the coronation march was played as the four lovely attendants walked down the long white isle to their seats in the court. Next, came Mark Wilkinson carrying the white satin pillow on which the crown rested. Then, as the crowd cheered, Her Majesty Sharon Hendrix, followed by her train bearers, Julie Wall and Susie Hendrix, walked to her throne where she was officially crowned queen of 1963 Homecoming.

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Juniors Host Seniors in Neptune’s Realm When the seniors arrived at the small gymnasium on the evening of May 2, they were greeted at the door by four charming mermaids, dressed in emerald-green floor length formals, and three handsome sailors. Upon entering, they found the gym had been transformed through the artful work of the juniors into a Fantasy of the Sea. Fish of all colors and shapes swam beneath rolling waves of blue and gray. A large pink octopus sat on the stage clasping a treasure chest in its tentacles. A beautiful perfumed fountain in the middle of the ocean floor gave a special luster to the watery depth. In one corner of the sea was a large white oyster shell containing a crystal pearl and smaller pearls which had the faculty's initials printed on them. A special treat of shrimp cocktail was served as the first course of the lavish banquet. After dinner, King Neptune and his court splashed in to entertain their guests. Shortly following the prom banquet, Danny Beck and his orchestra filled the world of fantasy with dreamy dancing music. 25