Dunkerton High School - Raider Yearbook (Dunkerton, IA)

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Everything was rolling along smoothly until ... Ramada Inn workers went on strike. This aroused much excitement, many people said that they weren't going to prom at all if the strike persisted. Luckily. Ramada Inn settled their strike in February, and the last few weeks before prom went by smoothly. On April 25, 175 people dressed up in their best; either suits or tuxes and long dresses. The program started at 7:00 with Lori Salisbury giving the introduction and emceeing the entire program. Reverend Lan-ny Tuttle gave the invocation, Deanne Averhoff the response, followed by the guest speaker, Hal Pohlman, who entertained the audience with a stimulating speech. Then came Rich and Kim revealing a few of the generous wills to the Juniors, and Jeff and Teresa prophesizing what some of the seniors would be doing in twenty years. After that portion of the program, the meal was served, consisting of ham, baked potato, corn, salad, and ice cream. a. Once proclaimed Prince and Princess. Todd and Marnae pause a moment before beginning their royalty dance, b. Some of the faculty members gather in a group to revitalize their weary bones, c. Duty calls the Prince to crown his Princess, d The music of Out of the Blue' draws a number of people to the dance floor. 18 d

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a urnE ran us Prom was held on April 25, 1981 in the Penthouse of the Ramada Inn, but actually, prom started taking hold when the Junior class officers were elected in May, almost a year before Prom actually took place. The first step in planning prom was to find a place in which it would be held. Lori, Teresa, Jeff, and DeAnne took an afternoon off from school to look at the Penthouse. They decided it wasn't the greatest looking place but it had a good location and a lot of potential. The second step was to book a band. They couldn't find one for $500 in the spring, but after many phone calls, they contracted 'Out of the Blue.' After this they thought the biggest part was over and done with, but were they wrong! Next, came voting for colors which were maroon, dusty rose and white, and the theme which was 'A Time for Us.' The basis for the 1981 Prom was now secure. Then came the ordering of the memory books, napkins, placecards, invitations and favors which were roly-poly chrystal tumblers. The dividing up of the class was next, nine committees were formed, they were: King and Queen, Roll Prophecy and Scroll, Prophecy, Rose Arbor, Refreshment, Picture Setting, Head Table and Placecards, Invitations, and Centerpiece. a. a. A delightful expression enhances Nancy's face as King Brian crowns her Queen of the Prom. b. Prom holds something for everyone; for some it's a solemn moment watching the royalty dance, for others, it's a fun conversation with friends, c. Brian. Nancy, Todd and Marnae dance the traditional royalty dance, d. Just before crowning Nancy Haskin queen. King Brian Bainbridge hands her a long-stemmed rose. d c 17

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' g The band played from 9 till 12, taking a break at 10:00 for David Rathe to announce the chosen royalty. Chosen were: King — Brian Bainbridge, Queen — Nancy Haskin, Prince — Todd Musch, Princess — Marnae Wheat. The evening carries on with the band playing a variety of music. ” 'Out of the Blue' was very good, I was scared they’d be rotten,” recalls Junior class President Lori Salisbury. Then came a close to the night as people drifted out, either to go home, cruise, party, or just out for breakfast. e. Could it be that Mr. Pohlman is making fun of Mrs. Nichols' broken toe and funny orthopedic shoe? f. After wearing their wives out, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Wolf find two available ladies that'll dance with them. g. Early morning prom preparations finds Connie Marvin and DeAnne Russell making silk flower bouquets for the rose arbor, h. This crowd really gets into the swing of things dancing to the music of Out of the Blue.' i. Following Reverend Tuttle's invocation and Lori Salisbury's introduction, Deanne Averhoff gives her response, j. 'Out of the Blue' played from 9:00 to 12:00, varying their music from country to rock. 19