DeKalb High School - Saber Yearbook (Waterloo, IN)

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Prom Breaks Old Traditions Prom queen Jjn Ely and date, Chris Phillips, pose after their coronation with Prom king Jeff Norris and date, Susie Lenhard. Midway through the evening, magician Dick Stoner entertained with his startling magic tricks and witty remarks. Don DcWitt and Boots Butler seem to be en- joying their night at the Prom as Kclli Randlc relates a humorous story. Dancing included not only traditional slow dancing, but modern jiving as Becky Bower and Slan Mefford demonstrate. 28 Prom

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The Girls Glee Club, singing for pleasure and experience, demonstrate their musical ability at their Fine Arts Concert. To further inspire and enrich DeKalb students and outsiders, a performance of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra was held. Right: Tina Carnahan stares intensely at this hanging work of art, trying to figure out how those ropes were tied together. The annual Fine Arts Week at DHS reflects pride on the accomplishments of many in the school. The Sym- phonic and Concert Bands revealed their musical talent on Sunday after- noon. Then on Monday the Acappella Choir, Concert Choir, and the Girl ' s Glee Clubs were featured. During the week, the art show in the gym- nasium displayed individual and group displays of advanced art stu- dents. Drawing and painting, cera- mics, sculpture, and crafts were hand- somely shown off. The Auburn Com- munity Arts Council also sponsored a performance of the Michiana Bal- let Company and Fort Wayne Philhar- monic Orchestra Tuesday evening in the auditorium. Yes, fellow students, families, and the community all proudly viewed the accomplishments of these students during Fine Arts Week. But, perhaps these students themselves should be most proud. For they used their own creative touches. They worked long and hard to achieve the final effect. And they deserve all the reward. Fine Arts Week 27

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And as the night dances on, Dick Alexander ' s Townsmen band shares the magical beat and rhythm of A Time For Us. Junior class president George Brand appears to mingle well with the crowd as his date, Chris Chavez, watches with admiration. Couples, looking forward to an evening full of pleasant lasting memories, cross the en- chanted bridge into A Time For Us. Old traditions pushed aside and new ideas boldly tried characterized the 1976 Junior-Senior Prom. The theme, A Time For Us, truly be- came a time of beginning traditions and change, a night forever to remem- ber. A change in scenery, from the high school gymnasium and last year ' s A- C-D Museum, to the DeKalb Junior High School, was perhaps the most drastic. Though a few disliked this idea, the move proved a success. With the tiered floor, the dancing area was in view of all. Reserved tables with candle centerpieces stopped the dashing to grab a good seat. Another noticeable change was tuxedos were not required, which helped many guys in the pocketbook. Magician Dick Stoner provided entertainment during the middle of the evening, followed by the choosing of Prom queen and king, again a first at DeKalb. Planned after-prom activities were bowling, candlelight snacks at McDonalds, and breakfast at the Moose. And the dawn was brought in signalling an end to this evening full of memories and new traditions. Prom 29