Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

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A Spanish Courtyard Creates Couples enjoy the Spanish decorations as they parade around the gym. “Una Noche De Romance,” or “An Evening of Romance,” was a most fitting climax to the high school social season. As was suggested by the Spanish theme, the couples in attendance were ushered into a setting of twinkling stars and dangling pinatas by sophomore servers dressed as Spanish peasants. Adding to the gaiety of the atmosphere were Spanish guitars and sombreros, donkeys and an old fashioned Spanish veranda where the orchestra was. The couples danced in all graciousness to the Spanish music. On the balcony, many relaxed for a moment to enjoy the refreshments and to marvel at the breath-taking decor of the dance floor, which was set up as a Spanish courtyard. The Prom was headed by co-chairmen Darrell Pierce and Dave Drake. Committee chairmen were: Alice Montgomery, decorations; Karen Klein, invitations; Brenda Furman, refreshments and sophomore servers; and Doug Johnson, sophomore servers. The Prom was planned by the Junior class months in advance and preparations were carried on not only by the committee chairmen themselves but also by a great number of interested classmates. It was through this zealous preparation that the beautiful “Evening of Romance,” was brought about. Couples enter the gym transformed into a Spanish Courtyard. 20

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Deepens Mood 7 like to be in America! The gangs practice the dance hall sequence. The rival gangs unite for the sad procession. The Jets and Sharks ready to rumble. 19

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a Romantic Setting Faculty members ask, “Can these people really be the students that we teach every day?” Mr. Gary Kilborn and Steve Watt experiment with decorations. Superintendent Robert Boyce leads the prom-goers into the traditional grand march. 21