Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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This was a night to remember tor Burbridge and many Students Schmidt reign F inally! Saturday evening. May 10 had arrived. Days were counted down for this special occasion. It was a time for trading in jeans and sweatshirts for gowns and tuxes, get- ting a haircut, going on crash diets and daily trips to the tanning salon. It was time to give up going out to the movies to save money and start bargaining with dad for the use of his car for the evening. Meetings were held before and after school to plan the decorations, music and scheduling A Night To Remem- ber. It was prom time. Prom was a very special night because I spent it with a very special person, said sophomore Sharon Owczarzak. Some students spent prom night with their boyfriend or girlfriend, but many just went as friends. Last year ' s prom was a blast be- cause I had a great date! said sopho- more Maryjane Grubach. Prom also involves a bit of tradition. The following Sunday, couples gather at state parks, amusement parks, or even another state for the day. Juniors Greg Burbridge and Amy Schmidt reigned over the gallent even- ing as prom King and Queen with a court of Jeff Ritter, Julianne Rowe, Jeff Hamilton, Anne Hoffman, Mark Halver- son, Linda Gabrys, Todd Zaicow and Kir§ Volpe. ”1 was in total shock! I was just happy to be on court. I didn ' t realize it until I woke up the next morning and knew it wasn ' t a dream. It was the greatest thing that ever happened to me, said senior Greg Burbridge. Prom was held on May 10 at Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Ortho- dox Cathedral Helenic Cultural center • in Merrillville. Entertainment for the evening was provided by New Release as the stu- dents danced the night away. Turquoise pink and white were the colors with the orchid as the flower. The theme A Night To Remember was devised from Loverboy ' s This Could Be The Night the song for the evening. Since last year ' s prom was my first it was really fun! The band and people were great and everyone looked so nice! Partying the day after was the best part! said sophomore Jayme Bu- dack. “I had a great time at prom last year! It was fun seeing everyone all dressed up. I ' m really glad I went! said sopho- more Kendra Davis. Open wide! Seniors Dave UdcNtz and Heidi Wor- osz enjoy a friendly prom dinner together Dinner is Just one of the many highlights of a great prom night. As prom night progressed, the crowns for prom Queen and King were handed down to Juniors Amy Schmidt and Greg Burbridge They danced to the song This Could Be The Night Prom-86—

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Seniors Bob Lavin, David Ruiz. Jerry Tomasic, and Keith Horvath boogie to the beat on stage. They entertained other floor dancers while the band took a break. Senior Nancy Pirau and her date receive a prom booklet while their tickets get checked at the door. They look forward to a fun-filled night of dancing. —Prom-86

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Rain can’t keep Party the seniors from atmosphere leaving G.H.S. grabs students J une 1, the day the class of 1986 had waited for since kindergarten had finally arrived. Graduation, which symbolizes that fi- nal step into the adult world, may to some people be the most important part of their high school career. The class of 1986 held their gradu- ation inside the varsity gym because of the weather. It ' s unfortunate that we had to move inside because of the wind, but otherwise, commencement went very well. said Principal Sam Cox. The honor of the title valedictorian was given to three seniors with a per- fect 4.0 grade point average. These students included Anne Wiltfong, Mark Anderson and Dave Imboden. Senior Debbie Tumbula earned the title of sa- lutatorian. The one thing that ' s most looked for- ward to, besides graduation and being out of school itself, are grad parties. Some ex-students couple up with oth- ers and have a combined party while others remain solo. Halls and homes are decorated, food and snacks are pre- pared, and people are invited. Usually graduation parties last into the middle of the summer and are always a suc- cess. There are many joys and fears that go along with graduation. The joy to be finally out of school. To some it means no more getting up early, stay- ing up late, rushing to classes or cram- ming for tests. To others it ' s scary going out into the adult world and having to be responsible. Many different paths are taken after graduation. For some, college is auto- matically the next step. Others will go to a trade school or may enlist in one of the armed forces. Then there are those who have had enough with high school and end it there. But whatever path they take, it will be a big decision for everyone. I miss last years senior class— they were so much fun and they were so rowdy! said sophomore Sharon Owc- zarzak. Even though they were on the verge of graduating, their rowdiness still prevailed when some beachballs ap- peared among the restless seniors and were tossed around! After the diplomas were distributed and the tassels were advanced, it was time for these seniors to take that giant step into the adult world where the fu- ture may have many surprises in store for all of them. Yeah they were a really, really neat group of kids! said sophomore Mary Jane Grubach. How would you like to have to play in the band on graduation day ? Many seniors like Kevin Miller played for their last time during the commence- ment activities. Speaking in front of her graduating class. Vale- dictorian Anne Wiltfong gives her speech and advice to her peers. Anne was one of the three valedictorians of the class of ' 86. — Graduatbn— 86