Hinsdale South High School - Vespa Yearbook (Darien, IL)

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On June 9th the seniors finally got a chance to enjoy a day of school — no classes, the Senior Breakfast, and the Senior Awards Assembly. Highlighting the senior breakfast was an exciting Senior Slide Show which summed up the past 4 years at Hinsdale South. The recipients of the coveted Senior Awards were also an- nounced. After the breakfast, seniors and the rest of the student body, faculty and parents proceeded to the gym for the Awards Assembly. There, those sen- iors who received scholarships, hon- ors, or school awards were recog- nized. Afterwards, underclassmen mobbed the gym floor to bid farewell to their senior friends. Finally, the long-awaited date of graduation. Amid the usual pomp and circumstance, Sandy Plasek spoke for the class of ’85. Of course, the gradu- ates could not resist testing their free- dom, and concluded the ceremony by tossing balloons — and their graduation caps — into the air. As they reflect upon memories of past years, the Class of '85 awaits their diplomas. Before graduating, Lisa Piekarski makes some final adjustments on Diane Hartz's gown. Senior ladies make sure that they are first to receive a hearty meal from the cafe.

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A Night of Romance Taffeta dresses and tuxedos emerging from Cadillac limousines parked along Michigan Avenue ... Minstrels strolling among happy couples during dinner — these are a few of the nostalgic scenes from the 1985 senior prom at the Knicker- bocker Hotel in Chicago. Everyone throughly enjoyed the magi- cal evening downtown at this renowned hotel. After a dinner of chicken, with chocolate mousse for dessert, couples hit the lighted dance floor and watched videos on large 9X11 television screens. With the end of the dance, couples headed off to post-prom activities. Whether off to Geneva, or at home sim- ply to recuperate, the 1985 Prom was a memorable occasion for all. Jumping the gun, Sheri Lynch dishes out an early dessert to her escort, Bob Anderson. In the mist of all the flurry, Linda Waszkiewicz and her date steal away for a private moment. The evening fills with reflections as Iris Smith and Bob Nurczyk look through the memoir book. 8 PROM

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Twilight “Magic” Trumpet in hand, John Chudoba marches to the opening beat of the drums as the parade begins. With smiles of confidence, D.E. members show off their decorated masterpiece. People of all ages lined the streets of Hins- brook at 6:00 on Friday, September 26 in order to see Hinsdale South's annual Homecoming Parade. The parade, whose theme was “Mag- ic,” was led by the Hornet Marching Band and Hornet Honeys. Next the decorated club cars drove by with their catchy, “magical” slo- gans predicting the defeat of Crane High School. One of the event’s highlights included ♦he appearance of the Royal Float; Queen Donna DeFiore and her attendants smiled from a beautiful float. One major difference between 1985’s pa- rade and those of past years was the elimina- tion of the competitive class floats. Instead, each class displayed a creative banner in the parade dealing with the theme of “Magic.” The Underclassmen proudly carried their elaborate signs throughout the parade; the seniors, on the other hand, displayed an emp- ty banner! Why? It had disappeared. They claimed that it was “Magic.” That certainly was creative ingenuity at its best! The parade set the stage for a truly magical evening. HOMECOMING COURT Dressed in classically styled suits, the Homecoming Court displays elegance and poise. 10 HOMECOMING PARADE