East Mecklenberg High School - East Wind Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Shangri-La” Is Theme Libby Lefevers and her escort, Tom DuMontier, are greet¬ ed by Miss Kiker, Junior Class advisor. For the evening of April 29th, Park Center was trans¬ formed into a “Shangri-La,” carrying out the Oriental theme of the 1965-66 Junior-Senior Prom. The Loonis McGlohon Orchestra provided music for dancing and ac¬ companied several members of “The Newcomers” show while they performed. High point of the evening was the traditional Grand March, the presentation of East’s VIP’s and their dates. After their introduction, they dance to the theme song, “Shangri-La.” Decorations were in an Oriental flavor. Focal point was the stage back-drop with the familiar Far East sights—the pagoda and rickshaw. As midnight ap¬ proached, nearly one thousand people left “Shangri-La” for parties in private homes or restaurants, and the prom was merely a memory. Couples around the dance floor take their seats to watch those taking part in the spotlight dance. After-the-prom parties are a topic of much discussion for everyone, especially these couples. 26

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Clubs Sponsor Two Holiday Dances Mr. Santa Claus, David Liles, receives a congratulatory kiss from Jill Shope. Two holiday dances, the Christmas dance and the Sweetheart dance, were club sponsored events this year. The three language clubs joined in giving the Christmas dance. A new attraction was the election of a Mr. Santa Claus to preside at the dance. David Liles be¬ came East’s first Santa. The beautifully decorated cafe¬ teria sported mistletoe and was the scene of dancing to the music of the Satans. Another title was given at the Sweetheart dance, sponsored by the Beta Club. Miss Libby Lefevers was the 1967 Sweetheart Queen. Together with her court of Therese Frtizboger, Barbara Babenco, Cynthia Merritt, and Amy Arrendelf, Libby reigned at the dance. The Di¬ amonds provided lively music for dancing. Couples dance dreamily in the festooned cafeteria. Sweetheart Queen Libby Lefevers and her court Therese Fritzboger, Cynthia Merritt, Barbara Babenco, and Amy Arrendell stand ready to receive admiring applause. Kay Boyte and John Braxton help themselves to the red Christmas punch served by Mrs. Carriker. 25

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of 1966 Junior-Senior Prom Woody Woodfin, Anne Burckhardt, Ross Francis, and June Smith cross the bridge into Shangri- La” for a long awaited evening as the prom begins. The traditional grand march begins as the celebrities and As they gather for refreshments, students find an opportunity to greet old their dates hear their names announced. friends and to make new ones. 27