Gar Field High School - Indian Echoes Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

Page 26 text:

Venice by Starlight was the theme of the 1 973 Junior-Senior Prom. For the junior class things got off to a slow start, but the prom ended up quite a big success. It was held May 1 9 at the Marumsco Creek Park Community Center. Admission to the prom was $3 for junior couples and senior couples were admitted free. In February the junior class held a card sale to raise money for the prom. It wasn ' t quite as successful as expected but it still brought in some money. Other prom fund raising projects by the Class of ' 74 were the Male Beauty Contest and the Junior Class Variety Show. At first there was a lot of conflict between juniors on what the theme would be and finally Venice by Starlight was decided on. The entertainment for this occasion was by the Starlights, a well known band from the Woodbridge area. Many committees were set up within the junior class to take care of all the things that had to be done to get ready for the prom. The president of the junior class, Julie Wilson, was in charge of the whole prom in addition to being head of the entertainment committee and decoration committee. The refreshments were handled by Patti Case. Toni Nocifora took care of invitations. There was a change in tradition concerning the invitations at the 1973 prom. Instead of the traditional white or light blue with gold lettering they were purple with black lettering, far from being very traditional. Memory books were given out and in charge of this committee was Annie Cummings. Sponsors of the junior class were Miss Turner, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Woods, and Mr. Davis. The community center is not very large. A lot of students did attend the prom and as a result there weren ' t enough seats for everybody and because of the lack of seats many girls ended up sitting on their date ' s laps. Eventhough it was quite a bit crowded, the 1973 Junior- Senior Prom turned out to be a most enjoyable and memorable evening for everyone. 04 MJ2 StaxLicjfit G-F students having dinner at Hogate ' s. Jim Freidy helps his date on with her coat. % 22 Student Life

Page 25 text:

73 SGC CANDIDATES SPEAK; RACE RELATIONS BEGIN The first of many meetings to come for the Race Relations Council. Lilo Frank, presidential candidate. Mr. Cox opens the SGC assembly. Rossie Alston presents his speech to the students. With the school year coming to an end, certain matters concerning the upcoming year needed tending to Business wise, the SGC elections were at hand. Officers were partaking in their final major duty, the final assembly for the school year, their final meeting during their office to introduce the SGC candidates. Sara Cogan, former President of the Student Government, was not present. Barry Beadle presided over the meeting. Seth Brown and Lilo Frank were presented as the presidential candidates, this being their second time for they competed in Jr. High for SCA president. Next in line, the vice presidential candidates, Joy Raftellis, Sandy Schultz, and Rossie Alston were presented followed by Cathy Aldrich, unopposed for secretary. Candidates for Sgt. at Arms were Lydia Ferran, Mark McGowen, and Denise Crone. The presentation was concluded by the speeches of Tina Woods (Richard Clark spoke for Tina since she was away) and Craig Mosher for the Office of COMSTAC. The second half of the assembly was devoted to the Race Relations Council, formed to help ease the tensions which may arise within our school. In the fall of 1973, this council was to take its place among the many councils, committees, and clubs which make up Gar-Field Senior High School. Student Life 21

Page 27 text:

Sally McDonald and Jeannie Williams put finishing touches on mural, while Toni Nocifora and Annie Cummings help raise the ceiling. a Venetian mural adds atmosphere to the evening The Starlights ' Lee Stoffregen, Tom Ansink, Tim Powers, and Ray Elliott. Student Life 23