Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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With guitar in hand, Debbie Bartrum sings a song written by Peter, Paul and Mary. Griffith , Highland Quill and Scroll Numbers ranging from Simon and Garfunkel to Henry Mancini were performed by Ball State University Singers while appearing at Griffith Auditorium. As an effort to further pleasant relations between the communities. Highland and Griffith Quill and Scroll chapters sponsored the Singers ' concerts in April and November. Upon arriving at the auditorium that afternoon, the visitors were greeted by students and treated to dinner by welcoming families before their evening performance. Accompanying themselves with guitars, banjos and bass fiddles members displayed their versatility as they presented a 90-minute production to an audience of over 800. Backstage, Singers, under the direction of Mr. Larry Boye, practice a few of the various numbers to be performed before the curtain rises. 24

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Princesses, magic wands set mood for ‘Fairyland Fantasy’ Taking their positions proudly as 1968 Prom King and Queen are Cindy Brasel and Marty Kus. Upon entering into a land of make believe, couples attending the 1968 Prom, Fairyland Fantasy were greeted by princesses who distributed magical wands to all. For the first time, the memorable event was in the school gym as it was transformed into a wonderland filled with fictional characters and settings. Highlighting the evening was the announcement of the new Prom King and Queen as Marty Kus and Cindy Brasel accepted the newly- acquired position with honor and joy. Buddy Pressner and his orchestra provided the music as prom-goers danced from 8—11 p.m. Vogels was the scene for Post Prom. After eating, music by the Wilshires inspired energetic dancing until 4 a.m. A rainy, but fun-filled day at the beach followed. Couples returned, tired and worn out, but with thoughts in their minds of a weekend that will long be remembered.

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Chapters sponsor Ball State University Singers Performing before an audience of nearly 800, Ball State University Singers return for a second annual show. Good Ole Mountain Dew, a folk song done by the 36— member group, demonstrates the variety used in its program. At the start of the two— hour show, the Singers, who have performed throughout the state, become acquainted with the audience by introducing themselves humorously in sets of two. 25