Black Earth High School - Earthman Yearbook (Black Earth, WI)

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THE GRAND MARCH PUNCH BOWL .HRISTMAS BALL As we entered the Black Earth gymnasium on December 27th, 1946, we saw it had been glamorously transformed into a magnifi- cent ballroom. The light reflecting from a beautiful Christnaes tree in the center of the floor leontrasted. with the red and green crepe paper draped from pillar to pillar. Bells, wreaths, imitation snowdriits, and collnnades added to the attractive decorations. We noticed punch being served by some of the Freshman girls. An eye -cetching Christmas ldesign, which corresponded with the other decorations, covered the serving table. A candle shining m the back of the ballroom drew our attention to the lounge. As we entered through the archways we saw lumps with colored bulbs reflecting on the furniture. As the orchestra. Norm Kingsley, started to play the theme, White Christmas, the grand march proceeded from the archwnys of the lounge toward the beautifully lighted tree where President Betty Handel. who wore a formal of white satin and net, and her es- cort Michael Barman met and so led the march. The first couple was followed by the Vice President. Donald Bergum and his partner Mary Ann Bollig, the Treasurer. Lurlene end her partner Eugene Schultz, and the Secretary, Lorene Sale and her partner Alex Mie- ster. This group was followed by the high school pupils and elnnmi It was a very beautiful scene and will long be remembered. A medium sized crowd attended, 5.11 having an enjoyible time. The dancing ended at 12:00, and all went home.