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

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A festive celebration with class and much formal tradition, the .IuniorfSenior Prom of 1987 was a success with all the guests. 14 PROM Ca fe af the Orient started arriving at the T986-1987 lunior!Senior S to Prom, they saw before 'Q 'N them the Charlotte Con- vention Center. From the outside, it looked no dif- ferent than any other time they had seen the building, However, once the couples stepped through the door, the magic of the night overtook them, and they saw that the Convention Center had been beautifully transformed into an Oriental Wonderland. The theme, liSayonara, had been perfectly represented down to the last detail. Everything was adorned with a touch of Oriental beauty. The table set- tings, the overhead decorations, the food, and the picture backgrounds all showed the wonderful influence of the cultures in the Orient. According to Mrs. Barbara Nichols, she and Mrs. Linda Mayfield were put in charge, but they were merely super- visors. lill Owen, the Prom Chairper- son, divided all of the volunteers and organized them into committees for the specific prom needs. The ideas and plans Q ev 'oz 'se Qu og Rock and Roll: The band Borneo is seen en- tertaining the large Prom crowd during their hit packed set. were thought of and carried out by these committees. It was their dedica- tion and hard work that brought about the success of last year's prom. Another important aspect of the prom that went mostly unnoticed was the work done by the Sophomore At- tendants. Dressed in black and white, they added a classy touch to the prom ceremonies. They provided many need- ed services, such as greeting guests, serving food, handing out souvenirs, and taking down the decorations after ev- eryone had left. Amy McCarter related her experience as a Sophomore Atten- dant saying that she 'lreally had a great time, even though there was some working involved, It was just an enjoy- able atmosphere to be in. They were truly needed to make the prom as nice as it was. The evening went smoothly and ev- eryone enjoyed themselves, whether dancing to the music played by the band, Borneo, or just casually con- versing with their friends and dates. The crowd had thinned out by midnight when everyone moved on to their late night plans. The prom was over, but thanks to the hard work of many peo- ple, the couples that attended would live with memories of a fantastic even- ing.

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i H1 i 5-ziiiljlf We 'f' j :lash those pearly whites!: Courtney Dickinson and her majestic entou- age are singing the East alma mater with pride. And the winner is . . . : Kelly Cutts, Erika Crawford, and Becky Branner wait anxiously to hear the results. Three's a crowd?!: Cam Ferguson tries desperately to break in while Sally Dunn and Lowell Gates dance. Gee Dad, you're a real swell guy!: Marti Beck shows her affection toward her dad. Designing women.: Brennan Pastor, Amy Moore, and Muffin Mclntyre show off their formals. HOMECOMING 13

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Smile: Seniors Lee Carawan and Holly Orr take time out of their busy Prom evening to pose for a picture. Precious Moments: These Couples get in one last dance before the end of the 1986-1987 luniorfSenior Prom. Picture Perfect: Prom gave everyone a chance to look their best. iv i rv Take a break: Some sophomore attendants take a rest Relax: This couple converses leisurely by one ofthe beautiful tables found at last years Prom. from their ever present duties. PROM 15