Franklin High School - Almanack Yearbook (Livonia, MI)

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i 2 5 4 E 3 That's where the boys were! Listening to soul music by The Solo Society. Music was iust what the dancers needed for their casual olfair. But the volume was iust 'foo much for the sensitive ears of Mark Slis, the photographer's son. Q. ' ig. M ' s:X,.- J M'4'2v-f Knees fashionably bent in Cl new twist, Dawn Mueller, Danna Jones, and Kathy Thompson soled their way across the floor lleftl snapping their fingers to make sure no beat was missed.

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Holly Borcleau may have been looking for an elusive male, or maybe checking on styles. The males were few. Styles worn were numerous, styles danced monotonous soul line. Casual 'Tliose Were the Days' ripples Sophomore calendar Those Were the Days the signs posted around the halls said, in announcing the annual Sophomore Dance. And maybe they were. But to the casual observer it looked like any other hour dance after a game: no decorations, casual clothes instead of dressy ones. The 'Fabric of modern memories was fashioned into bermudas with knee socks, or new bell bottoms. The Solo Society provided soul music, with a heavy beat and plenty of volume, for dancing in the North Cafeteria 8-ll. In the end, it was a memorable February 8 happening. vlibqm ll ' , V X

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Following some interesting speculation, Dogpatchers determined the identity of a fellow rustic. Was it Poncho Villa? Frito Bandito? The girls weren't telling. Proud of his winning corsage, Doug Sutton displayed nonchalance despite the admiration of Bonnie Buckingham, Chris Estland, Gayle Greenwald. Donning dotty Dogpatch duds, casual kids convene Take two parts jean, patches Cot a variety of colorsj, burlap, straw hats, and army boots, and add to it an assortment of vegetables and fruits. Use your own discretion. With a rhythmic motion, blend ingre- dients with music performed by Sue Kern and her band. Finally, fold in some 800 Franklin and Churchill students, perferably those slightly ripe after two months of school. Place mixture in a well-decorated gym. And the result? A wildly successful Sadie Hawkins! The traditional recipe was given some interesting variations by the Junior Class, sponsor ot the dance. Rhinestone rings replaced pipe cleaners to seal the knots made by Marryin' Sams Wayne Florida, Jim Kosteva, and Dave Faulkner. Another deviation from the norm occurred when two couples iSheila Stearns and Scott Fobbe, and Jim Kosteva and Carol Foleyl were chosen as the yegr's Best Costume winners. Gayle Greenwald and Fritzi Hyde were Daisy Maes, Jeff Kind Lil' Abner. .sit