Elmhurst High School - Anlibrum Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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' ' Portals of Fantasy prom remains in teens ' memories The Junior Prom is always one of the highhghts of high school, and the class of 1966 made sure that their prom was no exception. Portals of Fantasy will long be remembered as an enchanted evening. Starry-eyed couples began drifting in at nine o ' clock. Unbelievably, they entered the gymnasium which had been converted into a beautiful ballroom. Shades of pale pink formed a ceiling, and two portals formed the background for Ken Truman and The Trends, who provided the evenings music. The stage was transformed into a forest with a castle nestled among the trees. This design provided a perfect setting for the coronation of Queen Charlotte McKay and the presentation of her Court. All were attired in gowns of blue and the Queen wore white. A wonderful evening was brought to conclusion with the after prom party at Lighted Acres. A buffet lunch was served and teens danced to the tunes of The Epics. Weary and sleepy- eyed, they headed for home, each cherishing the memories of an unforgettable evening. Dancing to the music of Ken Truman and The Trends, couples assume a more sedate pace t han they normally do. To be chosen zs a member of the prom court is a dream of many girls. Ruling with graciousness, the members of the 1965 Junior Prom Court are Sharon Smith, Barbara Venis, Mary Ann Eickoff, Queen Charlotte McKay, Ginger Yergens, Susan Exner, and Dianne Abbott.

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PLOT The plot is undoubtedly the most essential part of a novel. Likewise, academics is the most important part of high school, and academics was truly the plot in which the characters of The New Elmhurst involved themselves. Although students did not limit themselves to studying only, they realized that their scholastic work was the key to becoming a more intelligent person, and that the knowledge which they gained would assist them in reaching the goals which they had set. Each Trojan accepted the fact that success which he hoped for would be obtained simply by hard work and perseverance. Elmhurst offered an extensive curriculum to prepare its students for the future, and new facilities made learning easier and more enjoyable. Physics and chem- istry pursuers had access to beautifully equipped labo- ratories. Girls interested in home economics learned the fundamentals of cooking and sewing amidst shiny new cabinets and appliances. Vocalists found that their tones sounded much more pleasing in the fresh choir room. The enlargement of the school library furnished a storehouse of knowledge which was readily available. With the opportunities which Elmhurst offered, the out- come of the plot of Trojan students was decided by only one person, the student himself.