Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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Entrances Prom Goers Miss Kaori Gardner is crowned 1972 Prom Queen by junior class president Tim Eaton as the formal part of the evening draws to a close. “Southern Rhapsody” was the prom theme chosen by the class of 1973. They worked until late hours in the night to create a southern atmosphere of beauty by May 19, the date for the 1972 Prom. Upon entering the ball room, the couples found themselves on the Mississippi River beside an old fashioned paddle boat. The Larry Mitchum Band was seated on the stage which was a plantation veranda decorated with flowers. As time progressed, the long awaited crowning of the 1972 Prom Queen neared. The queen candidates — Linda Sullivan, Cindy Tam, Kaori Gardner, Cindy Sizelove, and Susan Hobbs — were announced as they walked onto the pillard porch of a plantation home which was adorned with colorful flowers. Miss Kaori Gardner was announced as Queen. Refreshments were served by southern belles in a room with a colorful swamp scene accented by black lights. Memory pictures were taken in a setting of pastel flowers and candles. After the prom, the couples enjoyed an early morning snack and a dance at the Country Club. The transformation of the Elks Club into the ante-bellum South is complete, and prom goers find themselves surrounded by the beauty and glamour of another era as they dance away the evening.

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Anna Callaway has her head in the stars as she tapes streamers of crepe paper on the ceiling. Vickie Freund and Steve Stone enjoy talking with a friend at the prom. Many other couples Find prom night exciting and glamorous; the girls wear beautiful gowns, and the fellows are resplendent in tuxedos. Karen Brewer may have good reason to “see stars.” The decorations she is making will be suspended from the ceiling.

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Number 83, Senior Panther Andy Durm, attempts to evade a Highland tackier as he runs to gain yardage in the 1972 Homecoming game. Varsity cheerleaders Tracie Slayton. Bobbie Florea, Nancy Robertson, and Sheryl Wright ride in the Homecoming parade before cheering at the big game. A Homecoming Game On September 15, 1972 the second annual Homecoming Carnival kicked off the festivities of a joyous weekend for the Elwood Panthers. Many of the clubs and classes were represented. There was a great variety of attractions that everyone could take part in. They included a dunking booth, an egg throw, a cake walk, a dart throw, and many other activities. The next day at 1:00 the parade began. Creative and original floats were built by the classes, each one having a theme pertaining to Broadway shows or motion pictures. The Queen Candidates — Pam Clouser, Jackie Cyphers, Chris Hood, Vickie Huff, and Toni King — were presented to the parade crowd on a beautiful float constructed by the Junior Class. Drum majors Bill Kessinger and Keith Goodknight lead the Panther Band as it marches in the 1972 Homecoming parade. The majorettes and pom pom girls follow the drum majors. f During the clash between the Elwood Panthers and the Highland Scots, quarterback Billy Hocker fades back to pass in the second period of action. The 14