DeKalb High School - Saber Yearbook (Waterloo, IN)

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“Almost Paradise’ is how many will describe May 9, 1987. The Junior-Se- nior Prom lived up to its theme by giv- ing 180 couples an unforgettable night. Junior Class members worked until late Friday night transforming the middle school commons into a pink and silver paradise. Each table had a silver rose, wine glasses, and memory books for each couple to keep. The Grand March started at 8:00, during which each couple walked through an archway decorated with Starting their evening in a romantic way, Dirk McKown and Holly Morton make their way to the prom in a horse and carriage. Prom Is ‘Almost Paradise’ pink and silver balloons and streamers as they were announced to the many onlookers. The Royal Court consisted of Pam DePew and Bo Baxter, Gary Richards and Kelly Brown, Pam Witmer and Chris Straw, and Heather Sarbacker and Troy Hess. Being named King and Queen were Mike Cochran and Tricia Sutton. The couples danced to music played by the sound system “Music King.” Lat- er in the evening, it was time for the garter dance. At the door, each girl had Selected by members of the junior and senior class as king and queen of the prom were Mike Cochran and Tricia Sutton, right. As smoke rolls out onto the floor, couples dance to the romantic music that was provided by the sound system’’Music King.” received a black and red garter. When their dates took it off their leg, the girl had to put in on the guy, usually on the arm. Before and after the prom was almost as much fun as the prom itself. Many started by eating out at a nice restau- rant. Aferwards, there were late movies in Auburn and Ft. Wayne, bowling, and parties. Some went to Cedar Point the next day. The prom was an enjoyable evening for all — a night that was ‘Al- most Paradise.” 28 PROM

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Mayor Shinn (John MacDonald) tells the mem- bers of the school board about the two guys who stayed on the mat for 31 2 hours without moving a muscle. The mayor’s daughter Zaneeta Shinn (Holly Morton) kicks up her heels and dances in the gymnasium to the tune of “Shipoopi.” Marian the Librarian (Pam Witmer) sings “My White Knight” as she thinks about her possible future with Harold Hill. As Marian and her mother Mrs. Paroo (Tonya Miller) look on, Amaryllis Joy Kroemer) talks to Winthrop (Matt Keller) about his lisp. 27 THE MUSIC MAN

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Missy Hedderig and Tom Michael take their turn walking through the arch during the Grand March. A lot of work went into transforming the middle school commons into ‘‘Almost Paradise.” Here, Lori Dennison, Natalie Reynolds, Amy Vose, and Traci Schlosser work on the arch. Deciding to be different than all the other cou- Showing off their true personalities, Jeff Horst- ples, Jodie Rowan and Jeff Gibson wore alike tux- — man and Duane Worman pose for a picture in edos, complete with top hats and canes. their Hawaiian tuxedos and shades. Having their picture taken so they can remem- ber the night forever, Randy Jackemeyer and Lisa Fritz smile for the photographer. 29 PROM