East Gaston High School - Imprimis Yearbook (Mount Holly, NC)

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Inside of the Radisson Hotel, Amy Nixon, Kim Overman and Kelly Walls enter the prom. Great expectations build as the evening begins. Fred Astaire perhaps? John Black pauses to model the clas- sic top hat and cane. Heather Horton Senior 'Alt was worth every bit of the preparation. Couples take a break to spend some time talking. Eric Craig and his guest sample the re- freshments that were provided. I Having a great time! Nichele Traylor dances the night away. Students weren't the only ones kicking up their heels, Mr. Ratchford enjoys a dance with his wife.

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I wish our high school years could last forever LaShawn Huff JfJh-x ..l.:.n.J GIF Jwliuilmgj Qi .rl -2l1.63l'L!. Students Vote LaShawn Huff As Homecoming Queen 1987. The climax of the Home- Jming game is always the ioment that name of the ew Homecoming Queen is nnounced. For the year 987, this exciting moment elongs to LaShawn Huff. llt was a complete shock. replied LaShawn when asked about her feelings upon hearing her name an- nounced. LaShawn was chosen by her fellow students out of fourteen other candidates. X40- iloments after receiving the iappy news, Lashawn Huff LaShawn takes time out to share the moment with her fel- low cheerleaders. As she greets the crowd in a white corvette, LaShawn ex- Jauses for a picture with her es- presses overwhelming joy. fort, Tommy Huff.

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Q-I L li -S 1 ,D - 1 J- 1 y ,Q , I' I I r l ..Qsl... QIQIY .rrJ -I an East Gaston Dances The Night Away At The Radisson Hotel In Charlotte. On the night of May 8, 1987, the students ascended the escalator from the luxu- rious lobby of the Radisson Hotel to the ballroom which was magically trans- formed into the Stairway to Heaven for East Gaston Juniors and Seniors and their guests. The theme and decorations were coordinat- ed by Mr. Scruggs, Mr. Loftis and members of the Junior class. Hours were spent on picking out gowns and tux- edos, making dinner reser- vations and taking care of all of these Hlast minute details. Female dress ranged from Cinderella Southern Bell to Manhat- tan sequined glamour. Guys wore black tuxs with coor- dinated cumberbund or matching colored tuxs. Din- ner reservations were at some of Charlotte's fancier restaurants such as Slug's Thirtieth Edition, The Drawbridge and others. Many couples and groups of friends arrived in rented limousines with chauffers. Hlt was worth every bit of the preparation, stated Heather Horton. The Fantastic Shakers entertained with beach mu- sic and some of the top for- ty hits of the day. All who attended cherished the eve- ning spent with either friends or that Usomeone special. Claxton Graham is contem- plating asking that special someone for the next dance. The Fantastic Shakers provided great dancing music for the 1987 Jr.-Sr. Prom. These people look special and act special for this very special night. -i '-., ., ' ti I l