Highland High School - Iris Yearbook (Highland, IL)

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‘“! think the prom was a lot better than than last year's. Every: body thought the new rules were going to be terrible, but they helped the prom to be a success.’’— Cindy Baumann, senior. “This was the first prom I’ve been fo, and ‘The Rose’ lived up to what a prom is supposed to be. it was great. ’—Fred Michael, junior.

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brom aces test After last year’s prom, “‘Hold On to Your Dreams,” the dreams of a future prom were close to lost. Problems with drinking and vandalism caused the HHS administration to take a closer look at whether or not there should be a prom for 1984. They decid. ed to give the juniors a chance. to prove that they could put on a problem-free prom. But a few pre- cautions were taken to make sure the kids kept in line. Faculty, class sponsers, and the administration established strict rules which included hiring an off- duty policeman, selling advance tickets only, and forbidding re-entering the hall after leaving. The juniors realized that this prom would decide the fate of future proms, so they did everything they could to make sure all went well- and it did. “The Rose” and the band Sceptor made the May 2 prom at the Knights of Columbus Hall a prom that will be long remembered. V3 28 Student Life v2 a See emg ee f y — 4 1 Because Sceptor specialized in rock music only, Connie Klaus and Lee McCoy performed the song “The Rose” to make the prom complete. V2 Finding that a prom required a lot of advance work, the ju niors use Shelly Gusch’s garage to construct the canopy. Y3 Junior Carl Steiner and his date Kathy Hogen find a slow dance is the only time to be alone. 44 Junior class sponser Ms. Cheryl Swafford discusses the prom turnout with Mr. John Heath. V5 The camera spots some “Wild Spanish Roses” as a few seniors sport their flowers in a rather different fashion. VY 6 The band Sceptor provided the music for the prom. 4 7 Sherri Hagler and her date John Schwarz are announced as they make their entrance.

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nnouncements. ‘‘Happy Birthday to. ... ' The day just couldn't begin without the announcements in- forming students and faculty of birthdays, upcoming events, team scores, outstanding achievements, tasty lunch menus, and the dreaded unexcused reports. The reading of the announcements also gives students a small break in first hour, maybe to get a few extra minutes of studying for that first hour test. oncerts. $9.50 is a lot of mone to spend for one ticket. But to concert lover it is worth it. That! not to mention a $10.00 T-shirt which is necessity to let the world know that yo were there. ‘‘You spend around te bucks a weekend anyway, and it's a id more fun to go out of town and- see good concert,’’ commented Sco S chuepbach. Styx, REO, Charlie Daniels, Hank Wi liams, Rush, Rainbow, and Pat Trave were the highlights this year. And judgin by the souvenier T-shirts, REO and Sty. proved to be the favorites. sel teeth—terms familiar to the kid with braces. They're painful, but most kids feel they're worth it. Michele Fornelli replied, “‘ don't get teased much, so the names don't bother me. | just can't wait to get this over with, though. ’ Below, Darla Rinderer finds it unavoidable to hide hers, but her smile shows that it doesn't bother her. So the next time you hear, “Hey, Brace face,” don't laugh because tin grins are in. B races. Railroad tracks, metal mouth, tin lets. ‘T'll have one apple. D No, make that one order of french fries. Well, make that two fries and a chocolate milkshake.'’ Major breakdowns often occur to one on a diet. From the pre-season wrestler to the girl struggling into her Calvins, there are as many diet- ers as there are diets. Dieters plan imaginative strategies in the war on fat. Whether it's Scarsdale or starvation, diets are definitely in. 30 student life