Dyer Central High School - Echo Yearbook (Dyer, IN)

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Enjoying an evening of laughter and dancing are Barbara Hall and her escort Paul Ladd. Silver Bells ' was the theme of this year ' s Christmas dance. Sponsored by the Y-Teens- for¬ merly the Sunshine Society--this girl-ask-boy af¬ fair is the highlight of tlhe holiday season. The Y-Teens spent all of Saturday morning and after¬ noon transforming the gym and foyer into a winter wonderland for the dance on the evening of December 15. A snow-frosted sleigh drawn by two golden reindeer awaited the girl chosen Queen--junior Janet Stromquist. Enliven - 17 -

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Homecoming-first big social event of the year-starts off with a parade through Dyer. After winding its way through the streets of the town, the parade ends at the football field. Here the winning floats are selected. The evening is climaxed by a rally and a bon¬ fire. The following evening the big game is played. This year Dyer lost to Gavit, 0-6. Im¬ mediately afterward, the Homecoming semi- formal dance is held, at which the King and Queen are crowned. These events combine to make the two exciting days of Homecoming among the busiest and happiest of the school year. Seasonal Dances Standing before the blazing bonfire are cheerleaders Kathy Boyer and Barbara Hall. First place went to Mr. Mygrants jun¬ ior homeroom float, Let ' s Plant Those Gladsi When decorating the gym, the best place to begin is at the top. Homecoming King and Queen, seniors Larry Robinson and Gail Ross, were crowned at the dance by Dick Rakoczy, president of the Lettermen s Club, and Dayle Toth, cap¬ tain of the Varsity cheerleaders. Other candidates were Rayette Stefanski and Randy Ferguson, juniors; Nancy Boyd and Paul Karczewski, sophomores; and Sandy Roe and Tom Mygrants, freshmen.

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Waiting expectantly for the announcement of who are to be Prince and Princess of the prom are candidates Marion Gloser, Jim Bricker, Mary Helderman, Tom Brusch, Kathy Boyer, Larry Robinson, Gail Ross, Shirley Hoover, Phil Govert, and Bob Crider. A shadowy avenue, illuminated by the glow of a solitary lamppost. . .a quiet sidewalk cafe. . . signposts bearing famous French names. . flick¬ ering candlelight at a table for two. a sky sprinkled with a million shimmering stars. . .music drifting from a bandstand in the park. . a flowery, cart overflowing with a profusion of color... the Eiffel Tower in the distance . . .an ancient stone fountain, weathered by the winds and storms of ages... an evening of enchantment Under Paris Skies. Prince Tom Brusch and Princess Mary Helderman relax for a moment in the midst of an exciting evening. While walking through the park, Doyne Cole and Cindy Breitzke paused to gaze into the old stone fountain.