Hall High School - Hall Light Yearbook (Spring Valley, IL)

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1. Gazing through her prom booklet, Ann Panizzi reads the poem dedicated to the senior class to Steve Reynolds. 2. Connie Scheinder and her date chat while waiting in line to have their prom picture taken. 3 3. The 1978 Prom Court; Front row: First runner up, Pam Podobinski; Queen, Julie Giacometti; King, John Matthews; Second runner up, Toni Claggett; Michele Freschi. Back row: Phil DeArcos, Bill Gaull, Bob Schnidt. 22 Prom

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Dance funds donated to American Heart Fund Red, white, and pink streamers adorned the Red Devil gym for the second time in two years. The Student Council sponsored the second annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday,Februaryl7. Couples entered the warm and friendly atmosphere, passing through a heart-shaped doorway. They were greeted by council members accepting tickets and handing out the red roses to sweethearts . Couples were found dancing to the fast and frilly music of Amber. The band used antics of fire and smoke similar to the rock group Kiss. Every couple made a trip through to nave their pictures taken upon a velvet and satin background. Lynn Schweickert and Joe Jab-lonski were announced as the King and Queen by Student Council Vice-President Debbie Lenhausen. All of the profits and student donations were given to the American Heart Fund. 1. Foreign exchange student, Leticia Nobre and her date Mike Rlva take time out from dancing at the refreshment stand. 2. Entering the dance through a heart-shaped doorway, couples are greeted by student council members. 3. After being crowned the royal sweethearts for 1978, Lynn Schweickert and Joe Jablonski dance a spotlight dance. Sweetheart Dance 21

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Junior Prom Held At Hotel Kaskaskia Saturday April 29 was a day of excitment for many. People could be found washing cars, picking up flowers, tuxs and decorating the Red Room at the Hotel Kaskaskia. The Junior Prom would be held that evening. The magic hour of 8 arrived too quickly for many. Couples entered the Red Room through the silver shimmering curtains. A buffet dinner was served to the young adults early in the evening while the band Breezin'1 played. Breaking with tradition, the King and Queen were announced before the dance. John Matthews reigned as King and Julie Giacometti as Queen. The coronation over, the band then held the party goers spellbound for three hours. The midnight hour arrived and the couples began to leave. The 1978 Prom How Deep Is Your Love became a glowing memory. Sunday again found couples together as they headed for their favorite picnic area. The day too soon, was over, only the memories and sovieners remained as a reminder of Prom '78. 1. The punch fountain was a popular place during the cource of the evening. Pam Podobinski offers Phil DeArcos a glass of punch. 2. Various couples help themselves to some'of the delicious food before a commencing evening of dancing. 3. Mark Covington discusses after the prom activities with his date Sue Filip-pini. Prom 23