Daviess County High School - Echoes Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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Woshington Trip: H rewording experience for D.C. students Despite the cancellation of the Hu- manities trip to Washington, many DCHS students still took advantage of the op- portunities available to visit our nation's capitol. Many of these opportunities were granted through Presidential Classrooms, for juniors and seniors, and the Wash- ington Seminar, for any high school stu- dent interested in government and law. The Washington Seminar provided its participants with the opportunity to meet their national legislators, the Su- preme Court lustices and to tour the na- tion's capitol. Sophomore Liz Hall was the only DCHS student to attend this seminar. Highlights of her trip include a Broadway play, and a chance to see Congress in session. Along with these benefits, she also met with government personalities, government officials and students with career interests not unlike her own. Another Washington trip, available to juniors and seniors, is the Presidential Classroom. There were six different To travel from the House to the Senate, D.C. students rode the Congressional sub- way. They often rode alongside famous senators and congressmen such as Kennedy. classrooms held throughout the year, each providing participants with the op- portunity to meet with their state sena- tors and congressmen to discuss govern- mental affairs. Shelley Darrell, Karen Thomas, Becky McKay and Michelle Sweeney participat- ed in these classrooms and gained valu- able experience from into Washington. Miss Thomas stated more during her brief ton than she had ever learned in such a short period of time. 'lt was a very re- warding experience. The Smithsonian Art Gallery, the Cap- itol Building and Arlington National Cemetery proved to be main attractions in Washington. Despite their hectic schedules, participants in the Washington Seminar and Presidential Classrooms still found time to go site-seeing. As Liz Hall stated, l'Those who took advantage of this opportunity found that it was worth their effort, their excursions that she learned visit to Washing- The tour of the Capitol Building pro- vided one of the most exciting events for students visiting. Here they saw, on a first-hand basis, how governmental af- fairs are conducted. Washington Tripf33

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The exhibit of the First Ladies Dresses was one of the many attractions to view in the American History Mu- seum of the Smithsonian. Located in front of the White House is this statue of George Sherman on his horse facing North, as if re- turning from his march to the sea. On a free afternoon, Becky McKay chose to return to the Smithsonian Museum of Fine Arts. President Classroom participants had the opportunity, during their stay in Washington, to spend the day on Capitol Hill. They met with each of their representa- tives and senators. 32fWashington Trip

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Southern moonlight: 'Hn Evening ot Toro' H Tremendous Success The 1981-82 junior Senior prom took place on Saturday, April 24. lt was held at the Owensboro Sportscenter from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The junior class officers sponsored many fundraising events throughout the year to fund this event and for the first time, admission was free. This is a result of the magazine drive held near the be- ginning of the year. The l'Southern Moonlight theme was chosen and a recreation of the mansion Tara, from llGone With the Wind , was one of the main decorations. lt stood on wooden flats and was surrounded by columns, a bridge, a gazebo and a swing. Many of the decorations were pro- vided by the Art Department. Mr. Grimsley drew the picture of Tara on the front of the invitations and Mrs. Scifres designed the centerpieces. jenni- fer Bristow and Julie Hodge worked to- gether to design Tara. Susen Lambert was chosen as 1982 Prom Queen and Todd jones was cho- sen as King. Prom pictures, taken by Rex Denton, provided those who attended Prom with a remembrance of their 'Evening at Tara'. Holly Haight, junior class president, stated that the junior class put a lot of hours into planning, designing and con- structing for the big event. 'll feel good about the Prom this year, she stated, 'll'm sure all those who helped feel as if it was worth their effort. Midnight Flyer provided the musical entertainment for the Prom while l'Southern BeIles and l'Southern Gentle- men danced on the front lawn of Tara until midnight. Those who attended left feeling as if they truly spent lAn Evening at Tara'. Although there weren't as many post- Prom activities as there have been in the past, the Executive Inn, Briarpatch and Red Lobster, in Evansville, were still pop- ular places to dine before Prom. Midnight Flyer provided the musical enter- Susan l-Embed: l0dY ROYHL and Kim PQ' tainment for Southern Belles and 'lSouth+ 'els 'l0mlne95 f0l' Prom Queen al'lXl0U5lY ern Gentlemen to dance to. await to see who will be crowned. 34fProm -Q . is 1' f, ' ! if ff is atv, .