Bucyrus High School - Bucyrian Yearbook (Bucyrus, OH)

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RIGHT: The white brick fireplace provided an ideal setting for picture-taking, Rita Powers' and Ron VanHouten's expressions indicate their enjoyment ofthe occasion. BELOW: A.F.S. student Rich Martin displays his champion ping- pongform. BELOW: Formally dressed couples danced to music provided by the Larry DeGrange dance band. ?s BELOW: Entering the auditorium visitors viewed the exterior ofa stately southern mansion.

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gi, Congratulating Rich Ziegler on his fine recitation of a poem concerning Ken and Sher's qualifications, is Donis, The Judge , Slaughter, who de- clared them the best candidates. The Student Council elections this year filled the students with excitement, anx- iety, and a competitive spirit. It also filled the halls of B.H.S. with hundreds of signs and the auditorium with bushels of confetti. At the election assembly, students seeking class offices and those running for Student Council representative were presented to the student body. Ken Vaughn and his run- ning mate, Sherry Frey, along with the team of Arlie Woodrum and Rose Smith delivered campaign speeches. Voting took place in the auditorium during noon hours. The hard- fought battle resulted in the election of Ken Vaughn and Sherry Frey as President and Vice-President of Bucyrus High School Student Council for 1968-69. A chorus line of Junior boys per formed for the student body. af' J The theme song for Arlie and Rose was presented by the Disraeli Gears, composed of Doug Schnabel, Terry Cross, Gary Auck, and Bill Crockett. 21

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Juniors Transform Gym lnto Southern Ballroom Dedication, imagination, and hours of hard work on the part of the Juniors resulted in an effective Southern atmosphere which car- ried out beautifully their theme, Southern Plantation. Juniors and Seniors ascended white stairways to reach the porch of the mansion. White pillars which stood out from the white brick wall supported a balcony. Through the doors, the couples entered a magnificent ballroom furnished with tables, chairs, paintings, sofas, statues and two crys- tal chandeliers. Following the 8:00-11:00 formal dance, Seniors were honored at a buffet dinner in Carlisle Gym. Buses left at 1:00 to take the students to the Gallon Civic Center for the all-night party. There, Juniors, Seniors, and invited guests enjoyed swimming, pool, ping-pong, and dancing to music by the 4 O'clock Bal- loon. LEFT: As the evening wore on, the Juniors and Seniors engaged in less strenuous activities. A tired Tim Ridge enjoys a friendly game of poker with Jeff Morris. i LEFT: Pool was a popular pastime at the post-prom party. Ron Widman con- centrates on a combination shot.