Forest Park High School - Tracer Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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Friends and guests mingle and dance to music provided by the “Christopher Robin.” L Star-Studded Prom Provides Unforgettable, Duane Meyer, acting as master of ceremonies, reads senior wills during a break in the evening’s activities. Voted as queen and king of the prom by the junior class, Mary Alice Helming and Alvin Hoppenjans begin their reign. 16

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Hilarious Three-Act Farce-Comedy “Love is too much trouble!” This was first said by Joe Burke (Steve Meyer) and then by Pinky Hamilton (John Potter). It was the theme of Forest Park’s first play. The Drama Club was the sponsor of this amusing three-act farce-comedy. Due to the acting ability of the stu- dents performing, the play was a suc- cess. Director Carolyn Cook also had a lot to do with the resulting hit. The setting of the play was a small college hangout, the Elite Tearoom, affectionately called the Poison Pot by the students of Ivy Gates College. Joe Burke and Pingatore Hamilton were two college men with problems. With the help of egghead Oggy Mc- Closky (Steve Oser) they caused mass confusion. The innocent proprietor of the Poison Pot, Toasty (Becky Begle), and her waitress, Connie Ashton (Sheila Buechler), wanted nothing to do with any of the plots and schemes and other goings-on. Sugar Lou Jackson (Judy Ebert), Shirley Bradford (Elaine Zink), Ebb (Elaine Becher), and Flo (Debbie Zink) were the campus belles and the cause of much heartache. To add to all the chaos, the presi- dent of Ivy Gates, Dr. Pillsy (Tom Kip- penbrock), and the Dean of Women, Miss Ross (Donna Seufert), paid a few unexpected visits right in the middle of everything. Monica Bates (Rhonda Gilmore) and her mother, Mrs. J. Worthington Bates (Brenda Barth), add a little excitement to an already hectic scene. Cliff Howard (A1 Kluem- per) came out of the whole thing with only a slight chill. But in spite of all events, everything turned out for the better. UPPER RIGHT: Oggy McClosky (Steve Oser) hesitates before agreeing to go along with another of Pinky Hamilton’s (John Potter) schemes. LOWER RIGHT: Pinky Hamilton compliments Connie Ashton (Sheila Buechler) on her fine coffee. 15

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“A Star We’ll Remember” was the theme chosen by the juniors for the 1972 Junior-Senior Prom. A lot of hard work went into the making of what the juniors hoped would be a memorable experience. The prom, held at the St. Anthony Community Center, will indeed be long re- membered. Upon entering through a flower-covered walkway, the students and their guests immediately noticed the star- studded navy crepe paper completely covering the expan- sive ceiling. Candlelight and music by the “Christopher Robin” set the scene for a lovely evening. Despite a few mishaps, such as sagging crepe paper and a shortage of punch, both students and faculty talked and danced the evening away. King Alvin Hoppenjans and Queen Mary Alice Helming were crowned and reigned throughout the evening. During a lighter moment class wills were read. Bowling at Hunter’s Bowl in Huntingburg and various parties and breakfasts kept the students and faculty out until the wee hours of the morning. Straggling home after an unforgettable night, everyone was glad to get a few hours of rest before looking ahead to the inevitable school days. Memorable Evening ABOVE: Barbara Snyder and Terry Englert look in on the goldfish which inhabit the bubbling fountain at the Junior- Senior Prom. Sinking crepe paper may be a disappointment to some, but to others it just brings fun and something to get together to talk about. LEFT: The faculty good-natured- ly participates in the senior wills. Mr. Tyring has just in- herited a pruning shears and a possible victim. 17