Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Charm of “Blue Hawaii” captivated prom-goers Palm trees, native girls, trop- ical flowers— all blended in to set the atmosphere for Blue Hawaii,” the 1967 Prom. Dancing began to the music of Buddy Presner and his orchestra. Later that evening couples crowded near to see the crowning of Elaine Mitchell and Mike Schuttrow as Prom Queen and King. The Log was the night spot for the Post Prom. After dinner girls kicked off their heels as boys removed their coats and ties to dance to the more modern music of the Blue Nites. Four in the morning and the Post Prom was over. Some went out for breakfast while others went home for a quick rest before leaving for Warren Dunes for a cold but fun day at the beach. Newly crowned queen and king, Elaine Mitchell and Mike Schuttrow stand with their court Barb Konopasek, Maude Brede sen, David Walters and Craig Nagel. 29 Sigrid Hermansdotter, Chuck Sanger, Kathy Koselke, Kerry Pickett and Nancy Granack participated in the traditional Grand March.

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Waiting to be served cookies and punch by natives Sue Lohse and Debbie Derjan were Sue Kemp and Bob Suetic. 28

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Separating flowers to construct a garden and taping streamers across the gym kept GAA members busy hours before the dance. Gym transformed into “Oriental Enchantment ” After dancing to the romantic music of the “Strangers Barb Konopasek, Judy Govert, Dallas Dorsey and Dean Carrico rested for a few minutes. Work began Friday after school as GAA members set forth to change the bare gym into an oriental atmosphere for the 1967 annual GAA turnabout. Saturday found girls coming and going between hair appointments and dress fittings to complete decorating for the evening to come. Girls soon returned with their dates as couples entering under a flowered trellis received their first impression of an “Oriental Enchantment.” Blue and green streamers led up to the stage where pictures were taken under a pale green pagoda on a rock-lined walkway. Music, slow and fast— waltzes and rock ' n roll— both were played by the “Strangers” while couples enjoyed dancing and talking with others. 30