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

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During the course of the re- hearsals, I had gotten a chance to meet several new people. There is no such thing as the joy of competition. My experi- ence of the pageant was one of a close network and a lot of fun. -Marion Humphrey For me?I: Tiffany Landers congratulates Amy Hart with red roses. 16 CARROUSEL ,4 ayzrmzra Safran de of September twenty- Ooz sixth, thirty-six of East Q9 ,gs Meclds most beautiful Q40 women displayed their all-out best to compete for the lICarrousel Princess title. As they walked the aisle, with their escorts proudly by their side, they were intro- duced by Dave Marcus and Brownie Rogers. They entered the stage in their Sunday dress and introduced them- selves to the audience and the judges by telling them a little about their plans for the future. Next came the casual wear segment. This openly revealed each girls true personality as they strutted out in their any day, anyway outfits. The final segment brought a murmur to the crowd and a tear to each parents' eye as each contestant came out in their glam- orous evening gowns. At the closing of the formal wear seg- ment, the judges had the pain-staking job of narrowing it down to the top ten finalists. Those ten responded to a pop question, and from that the five finalists were chosen. As anxiety and happiness filled the air, Marcus and Rogers announced the win- ners. Fourth runner-up: Amy Hart, third runner-up: Brennan Pastor, second run- ner-up: Courtney Dickinson, first run- ner-up: Debbie Daumit. As the last fina- list was left standing, Amy Benzenhoefer was named our new lICarrousel Prin- cess. Pastor shared her experience as a Carrousel contestant by saying, vCar- rousel was an exciting night, but so frightening. I really thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown on stage. Overall, I had a great time, it was a lot of fun. V.. J alll.. A pretty picture: The Carrousel contestants give the crowd one last look before the night comes to a close.

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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

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And the winner is . .. : Amy Benzenhoefer is announced our new '87f'88 'Carrousel Princess. Queen for a day: Carrousel Princess, Amy Benzenhoefer, gives us her winning srnile. Surfer Barbie: Marti Beck walks across the stage in search of her lost Ken. Strut that sluff!: Angela Wilson proudly models her outfit in the casual wear segment. gh l Bribery will get you nowhere: The professional judges vote strictly on perfor- mance and appearance. CARROUSEL 17