James E Taylor High School - Stampede Yearbook (Katy, TX)

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In May 1, the first graduating class James E. Taylor High School ebrated their first prom. It was given he luxurious Emerald Ballroom at Shamrock Hilton Hotel downtown. lany of the seniors, along with their as spent a few hours getting ready the prom. After they were ready both parents had taken enough ures, they were ready to leave for ier and then the prom. Many went uch places as Tony's, Vargo's and iriel's. fter a luscious dinner which was emely expensive also, seniors ar- d at the prom. As they entered the 'oom, they could see a large crowd allow classmates. At the door they 2 greeted by Mr. McMeans and Mr. Mrs. Atkinson. ight after walking in the door ors were rushed over to have pic- s taken. Once all the initial rush mmf! was over, the good times began. ln the ballroom one could sit and con- verse with friends. However, when the band, the Voices, began to play everyone was up and dancing. When the prom ended at about 1 a.m., many seniors headed for champagne breakfasts and then to the beach. But what it all comes down to is that the first prom was a total success. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Senior Kim Daniels and her date junior Maury Hammond, along with senior Mark Thomas and sophomore Anita Alberger, enjoy watching everyone at the prom. Senior Marion Magill and sophomore Steve Atkinson eye all the food available while Steve's parents look on. Bbert Aultman seems to enjoy slow dancing with his date. Billy Wright, junior, enjoys dancing to the beat of the Voices at the prom. The dance floor was the most crowded place at the prom. Seniors Barry Barentine, Dan Devane, and Steve Bertamini pose for a picture before entering the prom. It seems as if senior Sarah Brown has lost her date amidst the crowded dance floor.

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...WeAreTrue... 1. Valedictorian Susan Gilcrease prepares to deliver her speech to the class of 1982. 2. Senior Dan Cox, a salutatorian, delivers his speech to the graduating class. 3. Salutatorian Anna Baronowski prepares to deliver her speech to the graduating seniors. 4. Euel Pierce speaks to the seniors before beginning the ceremony of handing out diplomas. 5. Senior Trudy Graves speaks during the graduation ceremonies. 6. Seniors loved clowning around before the ceremonies began. 7. Senior Kim Clanton poses after receiving her diploma. 8. Senior Robyn Dennis is happy about graduating, yet Dan Devane looks solemn. 9. Senior Neilah Ghonima hugs a fellow classmate in a farewell gesture. 10. Senior Kelli Reese couldn't find a better place to put her program as she fixed her hair before the ceremony began. 11. Senior Joe Budnik can't believe that he finally has received his diploma.