Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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The theme was “Memories: The Way We Were. a song performed by Barbra Streisand in the movie of the same name and the lighting soft for the 1978 Prom. On May 5, couples arrived at the Serbian Hall for an evening of dancing, eating, and talking. Though the originally scheduled band did not appear. “Night Magic” provided music for the guests. The evening high¬ lights included a slide presentation with pictures of the past years, and the crown¬ ing of Prom Queen Rose Cowan and Prom King Ke nt Carpenter. Red and white dominated the color scheme and the large dance floor, which was framed by a white picket fence. The fence also appeared in the background for the pictures. The Prom committee began prepara¬ tions in January, carefully cutting costs to have more money for decorations. The whole dance proved to be successful and a good time was had by all. Garence Cunningham, Linda Dugger. Sue Fischer and her date (above left) enjoy watching other cou¬ ples bump and hustle to the fast dance. Couples (top) filled the dance floor for hours moving to the music of “Night Magic.” Juniors Kathy Snyder and Jeff Rattray (above) slow dance while Jeff displays a gar¬ ter on his arm. Principal Paul Georgas and his daughter Grace (left) enjoy dancing. Due to the can¬ cellation of the scheduled band, entertainment was provided by the group “Night Magic (opposite top center). King ana queen candidates Scott Reid and Janice Kacmar (opposite top right) dance to the theme song, “Memories: The Way We Were. King candidate Tim Gergely and queen candidate Linda Bugno (opposite center left) enjoy the music at the prom. Prom Queen Rose Cowan and Prom King Kent Carpenter (opposite center) dance their first royal dance after being crowned at the 1978 Prom. Queen candidate Debbie Wirtz and king candidate Scott White (opposite center right) dance together after the coronation. George Hess, Jenny Piper, Theresa Weaver, and Mike Czaja (right) relax after B dinner. Meg Golden and Dave Thomas (far right) I spend a quite moment together at the prom. 24 — Prom

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Filled with pre-Commencement jitters and clutching roses. Carla Miller and Mary Louviere (left) embrace before lining up to march out to the audito¬ rium. Mid-year Commencement speaker Mr. John J. Birdcell (below left). Vice-President Dean of IVY Tech, tells January graduates about the many jobs for trained people available in Northwest In diana. Lori Stiff (below) carefully holds her graduation gown as she enters CPHS for the last time as a stu¬ dent. The Fifth Annual Mid-year Com¬ mencement began with a prelude concert by the Crown Point High School Sym¬ phony Band, under the direction of Mr. Randy Koehler. Then, an expectant hush fell over the audience as the band began playing the familiar “Pomp and Circumstance.” All rose to greet the Mid-year graduating class of 1978 as they solemnly marched across the auditorium stage to their seats. The Invocation was delivered by Pam Antcliff. and Scott White President of the senior class, issued the class welcome. Scott said that the parents were the most esteemed guests present, as their support during the school years was invaluable. This Mid-year Commencement had an added feature: Baccalaureate. A Bacca¬ laureate service has always been held in June, but 1978 was the first year one was held at mid-year. The Rev. John R. Lepke of the St. John United Church of Christ in Crown Point delivered the Baccalaureate Message. He told the graduates that although they had been told what they should do all through school, he was going to give them “One Last ‘Should.’ ” Rev. Lepke urged the graduates to accept themselves, giving them a mirror as a graduation gift. He told the graduates to look in the mirror every day, not to judge themselves, but to learn to like and accept themselves as they are. School Board members Mrs. Joyce Ber¬ man and Mr. John Sorbello and Superin¬ tendent Mr. Ray Rogers presented diplo¬ mas to the class. A roar swelled through the auditorium as Principal Mr. Paul Georgas pronounced the mid-year class of ’78 graduated. January Graduation — 23

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