Homestead High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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ot just Another Saturday Night Forever Like a Rose. You might think this is just another song. But it has more meaning than that. lt was the theme for the 1981 Junior-Senior Prom. And for the first time it was held at the Embassy Theatre. White tablecloths, red rib- bons and blooming arrange- ments of red roses made the atmosphere very classy. Com- mented prom chairperson Kathy Matthews: The com- mittee did a great job, I was really pleased with their ef- forts. And junior Tom Kit- tredge replied, I was really impressed when I walked into the Embassyg I had no idea it would look like that! The evening began by pos- ing for picture-happy mom and dad. Being dragged across your front yard in a for- mal or tux was really a hassle. Next it was off to an elegant restaurant. The Takaoka, Mountain Jack's, The Sum- mit Club and The Wharf were all popular eating places for this special evening out. Upon arrival to the Embas- sy, freshmen dressed in tails acted as doormen. Once in- Look at this! Senior Linda Funk and her escort John Pilkington vote for the 1981 prom queen. Dance to the music! Junior Russ Mur- phy and sophomore Julie Miller dance to one of the songs by Amethyst . lfpffm -ll side, comments such as, Sharp tux or You look so pretty. could be heard all over. No one could believe these were the same students who came to school in jeans. Music provided by the band Amethyst kept everyone dancing to soft rock, jazz, country and ballroom tunes. Even Mr. Jim Manak and Mr. Mike Fitsko couIdn't keep off the dance floor all evening. The coronation of the queen was an exciting moment for all, especially for the seven junior nominees, Lisat Shoppell, Mary Jo Koch, Jana Martin, Lori Gladieux, Angie Castaldi, Laura Finch and Sherri Krider. Chosen by her classmates, Prom Queen Sherri Krider and her court took to the dance floor with their escorts for the court's dance. But the excitement didn't stop there. The after prom, held at Shiloh Reception Hall, let everyone relax alittle. Stu- dents danced to the music of Stryder . Some may have still been going strong after this, and continued on to breakfast at a restaurant or a person's house. But when this was all over, everyone returned home with memories that will keep Forever Like a Rose . ! You can't vote for yourself! Deciding on who to vote for, juniors Marina Holt- voigt and Rick Burke got ready to cast their ballots. Don't look down! Up on the balcony, seniors Dave Ashby and Marita Avila discuss the night's activities. X 4

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All blue and gold. Waiting for that Justwhat friends are for. Joy Henley special moment, all 242 graduates helps out Sharon Karbach before cur- stand during the invocation. tain time. Ai 'BSL Soon to be H Qfaduale. Cheryl Great speech! Salutatorian Paul Kit- KfeiS accepts her IOFIQ awaited diplo- taka addresses the class with memo- ma from Mr. John Popp. ries. Don't let a page go by! Reading the seniors' last words , seniors Mike Sandler and John Hanselman stop eating at the senior breakfast to read senior wills. I: Grad2u2atlon :I 3 3 1 9 i X1 z, 6 v i