Jackson High School - Osky Wow Yearbook (Jackson, OH)

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“COME SAIL AWAY” The night had come at last. It was time to don your tuxedo or formal and go with your favorite guy or gal to your Junior-Senior Prom. This year's Prom was held in the High School Auditorium on April 28, 1978 at 9:00 p.m. The theme for the dance was based on the Senior class song. Come Sail Away,” with the color scheme of blue and white stars and a sailboat as the center piece decoration effectively carrying out the theme of the dance. The music for the Prom was provided by a group from Lancaster called “Feelings. This group was no stranger to J.H.S. Proms, because they played at the Prom last year. Their selection of music ranged from the disco sounds of today, to the slow soft sounds of performers like Barry Manilow. to the bluegrass sounds of Waylon Jennings. To add to the excitement of the night, at approximately 11:00 p.m., “Come Sail Away” was played by Feelings, and a bag of balloons was dropped from the ceiling, to give the decorations a special look. The dance ended at midnight, and concluded one of the most memorable nights for the members of the classes of 78 and 79 and their guests. Above: Gary Roseberry. Tammy Ramey, Marilyn Underwood and her date give their tickets to Mr. Ervin before entering the Prom. Left: The band for the evening. Peelings from Lancaster. Ohio, perform a number that slows things down a bit. 26

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“Welcome to Disco ’78” was a welcome sight to all who entered the building. Greg Forsyth and Kim Conley draw closer as the music slows down. MUSIC, LIGHTS, DECORATIONS TURN MEMORIAL BUILDING INTO DISCO 78 The Memorial Building was the setting for the annual Stay-At-Home Party given for the Juniors and Seniors by their parents. The floor was transformed into a disco setting for the dance which was held from 12:00 to 4:00 AM. Music for the evening was provided by the group “Clockwork.” For a remembrance gift, each person entering the party was presented with a copy of the Senior Class song, “Come Sail Away.” The Stay-At-Home Party ended a busy but memorable night for the Junior-Senior Classes. The shimmering pillars and the flashing lights gave a disco feeling to the party. A parent anxiously awaits a customer at the much visited refreshment stand. 25

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JR-SR PROM 1978 Left: Couples relax from their dancing out on the patio and enjoy a Coke. Loner Left: As the music slows down once more, couples take to dancing under the stars. Loner Right: Senior President Debbie Walke and her escort Kent Smith, along with Junior President Sally Ousley and her date take a break from their duties to pose for a picture around the sailboat. 27