Bentley High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Livonia, MI)

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- 2 .WU Ethel Savage tells the other members of the institution about Lily BelIe's picture which has appeared in the paper because other pranks in searching for the bonds. .,. At,w.,A My il asf'f f h 'i i to Lily Belle's pride is hurt when she discovers that her mother has been using her picture for dart practice. The cast takes its final bow to the thunder ot well-earned applause.

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fl ,KX f , f ,fff w if X -ir -2 03. f... ,A-, of . ,og - , 'N .. xii, - - --A-' 1, ,f Q the Junior Class presents Sayonara. Committees making the dance possible were decorations, Toni J a c k m a ng refreshments and cloakroom, Sue Clark and Joan Sudnik, publicity, John Blout and Gary Moore, tickets, Mar- garet Aratarig and programs, Carol Precobb. Al Hopper and the Blue Tones provided the music, playing many old-time favorites as well as a few fast selections. All too soon the band was playing the last dance, and couples agreed that the memora- ble prom was a huge success forthe juniors. 1? I f i.f,f1,....- ,-fW r 'i 'V f I 4,4 5 X ja' 7 fr' --M' l'i1 fb 4' . . 9 2. Many couples swirl through Japanese gardens to the lilting strains of AI Hopper and the Blue Tones. 4. X Sue Sinclair, Gail Lindsay and their dates take time off from dancing to chat about the wonderful time they are having. 37