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

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browned King and Queen for the 1986 prom. Stairway to Heaven, were Mike Linder and Trisha Grimes. The king’s court consisted of Jeff Lynas, Morten Christensen, Shane Wolff, and Bill Yates. The queen’s court consisted of Leah Richwine, Anita Tcigstad, Kristi Fettig, and Angie Melvin. Student Life 25

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CLIMB OUR STAIRWAY For A Night In Heaven! Stairway to Heaven” was the theme for the Junior-Senior Prom which was held on May 17, 1986. Members of the junior class, along with Mrs. Austin, the junior class sponsor, worked extra hard to make this a memorable evening. The theme was carried out by turning the entrance hallway into a Stairway to heaven.” I never thought our cafetorium could look so nice. The juniors did a great job,” commented Lisa Knotts. Those who attended the prom elected Mike Linder as our 1986 Prom King and Tricia Grimes as our 1986 Prom Queen. Others vowing for the title were Leah Richwine, Anita Teigstad, Kristi Fettig, Angie Melvin, Morten Christensen, Jeff Lynas, Shane Wolff, and Bill Yates. After Prom was held at the Elks with all the pizza you could eat and a whole lot of dancing. Prom tickets were purchased for $10.00 a couple. 110 couples attended the prom this year. Memory books were sold for $4.00. Everyone who had pictures taken at the prom can find their picture in the book. Also light blue garders were being sold for the garder ceremony. I liked the idea of selling garders for the garder cere- Prom was expensive, but worth it” mony this year because everyone had the same kind,” remarked Elaine Nickles. The juniors did a spectacular job turning the E.C.H.S. cafetorium into an image of heaven. The 1986 Prom was one of the most beautiful proms held in the past few years. The students were so well behaved and seemed to enjoy the prom very much. The students and the surroundings made the 1986 Prom very special and a wonderful memory,” commented Mrs. Austin. Getting ready for the garder ceremony arc Teresa Mays, Tracy Anderson, Lisa Hubble, and Angela Higgins. Accompaning these girls are their dates John Richwine. Jamey Glass, Trent Hicks, and Brian Frazier. Getting very carried away at the prom are Cliff Hoskins and Demetri Pappas. These boys took time out from their dates to save a dance for each other. 24 Prom

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THE BEST OF TIMES, THE WOK ST OF TIMES Seniors Graduate! This year the class of 1986 saw 126 seniors graduate. This year Brian Howey served as valedictorian of the senior class. Matt Connor and Ann Thornberry tied for the honors of salutatorian. Three fine young ladies were chosen to speak at this years graduation. Kimberly Werline spoke about Our Greatest Years”, Tammy Burd-sall spoke on Friends,” and Angela Melvin chose to speak on Life after High School.” Officers for the senior class this year were: Steve Helpling, president, Jill Cham- High School was the best of times, but the future holds our greatest years.” Kimberly Werline pion, vice president, Christy Decker, secretary, and Ann Thornberry, treasurer. Some of the activities that the senior class has done throughout their high school years were float competitions during homecoming, selling projects, prom, decorating halls for sectional and homecoming, homecoming king and queen candidates, and prom king and queen candidates. Mrs. Paquin served as the class sponsor the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, while Mrs. Yates served as class sponsor the senior year. Congratulations seniors, and Good Luck in your future endeavors. Senior graduate Julie Ballinger smiles proudly os she receives her diploma from Superintendent Richard Merritt. The senior class of 1966 lets go of their balloons and does the changing of tassels os class Vice President, Jill Champion soys, 'Seniors! Graduates!