Burke High School - Burke Book Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Current Movie H1ghl1ghtS Prom Them The Peony Park Ballroom was the setting for the 1977 Burke Prom which was held on May 6, a warm spring evening. The theme of prom this year was A Star Is Born inspired by the current movie of that name. The room was decorated with silver stars and sketches of various movie person- alities which gave both sponsors and students who attended a feeling of nostalgia. Gail Hundhau- sen and Lee Wilkinson spearhead- ed the committee which planned the eventg the faculty sponsors were Mr. Rod Brakke, Mr. Stan Maliszewski, Mr. John Moore, and Ms. Cheryl Witham. 415 Couples chatted together during one of the many intermissions. C25 At the end of a dance many couples would buy cold drinks or pop corn and sit at one of the many tables which line the large ballroom. C31 Al Wilkinson and Pam Leitch swing to the popular tune Isn't She Lovelyn. Q43 Juniors Randy Belmont and Lori Underhill boogie down to Ridinl The Storm Out . Q51 Gail Kimble and her date from Westside entertain other couples with their delightful style. Q65 After working for many hours to decorate for the dance, Gail Hundhausen and Lee Wilkinson take time to enjoy themselves at the Prom. Q75 Dressed in a spring dotted swiss formal in navy blue, Laura Holmes dances with her date who wore a navy tuxedo, which complemented her costume. C81 Janet Gordon and her date from Roncalli dance to their song. C95 Paul Schenck and his date and Wendy Jensen and Bob Kullman enjoy dancing to the sound of Bittersweet . C103 The group Bittersweet performed various musical numbers as they entertained the couples at the Burke Prom.

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Burke Honors State The morning of March 15, 1977, the Burke High School students gathered in the Burke Gymnasium to honor the various athletes who had participated in winter sports. The enthusiasm ran high as the athletes marched into the gymnasiumg cheers and shouts punctuated the entrance of the Class A State Basketball Team as they marched in followed by Coach John Johnette. The school song began to echo through the gym and suddenly students everywhere gathered purses and books as they jumped to their feet to show their deep regard for these fine athletes who had finally brought the State Crown home to Burke. Basketball Champs 1-. .. . .. Tm. . 4. a..sg,.g A