Joliet West High School - Alpha Omega Yearbook (Joliet, IL)

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ANNOUNCING INTRODUCTION OF NDCC Three lone couples walk silhouetted against the huge American flag which overlooks a peaceful garden scene. complete with a wishing well. The theme for the l965 NDCC Military Ball at Joliet Township West was, Let Freedom Ring . True to military custom, all committees, from decorations to coat check, were selected months in advance so that work would proceed in an orderly manner. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Mike Shuler. assisted by Cadet Major Terry Severson, served as the general chairmen of the ball in charge of seeing that all committees were co- ordinated to insure a dance beyond comparison. Cadet officers Lieutenant Colonel Morris Maitland, Major Keith Sweetwood, Captain Philip Kouchoukos, Captain Tom Gruenwald, Captain Joseph Trizna. Captain Bill Genda, Captain David Barns, and Captain Bruce MacQueen lead the grand march accompanied by their dates. The grand march is the highlight of the evening as the ROTC officers form the traditional honor arch of sabres through which the Battalion Sponsor leads the march. 135

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ADVANCED GIRLS, CHORUS: HGIRLS' NIGHT OUTM P-APTQ Jerri Lovati strings streamers to decorate the west wall of the cafeteria. Travel posters scattered at intervals help portray the Parisian effect. 134 Homework and exams are unheard of. as the plays on. Holiday in Paris was the theme of the semi-formal dance presented by the Advanced Girls' Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Roy Johnson, This now popular dance is sure to become an annual affair at J.T. West. The ever popular grand march proceeds undaunt- ed hy any obstacle. l ,,,., ,Q!flgm1.53'U 'f band 5? ll tis til 'S it its it T s ini :ig tt l Z, f ti., in fl it l ,l 1 lu li t ' 1 The picture backdrop begins to take shape as preparations draw to a close, vs'i?i The Advanced Girls' Chorus officers stand with their dates: Terry Severson Karen Kozma. President: Jim Howerton: Linda Jahnke. Vice-President: Ken Pomeroyg Sue Arnold. Treasurer: Gail Honiotes. Secretary: Emil Petrusi Linda Swanson, Social Chairman: and Bob Travers.

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can tx, tttg l ' ' ' was , 136 ' , w,-.' The Roy Gordon Orchestra serenaded the traditional formal affair from the ship's bridge . At eleven bells, the ship's horn sounded and smoke poured from the stack. Portholes and signal flags completed the nautical scene. The annual Junior-Senior Prom is the highlight of the school social calendar. The Juniors, under the supervision of the counselors, plan and decorate the Prom as a final gift to the graduating Seniors. The Junior Class Officers begin their selection of Prom committee chairmen late in December. Sue Sharp and Craig McKeown were the General Chairmen of the Prom of '64, The General Chairmen organize and co- ordinate the individual committees under their super- vision. After months of planning, the Prom is finally assem- bled the Friday of the dance. The Juniors are able to 'fditchi' legally and escape from their classrooms for one short day to decorate. The Prom gradually takes shape as the decoration crews labor late into the afternoon. The many hours of debating, planning, arguing, and, at last, decorating draw to a close as the dance finally begins. Two palm trees and a grass shack composed the tropical island scene that could be viewed from the ship's deck . Bon Voyage Bids Farewell to ll x' V.,,, The Dutch scene in the East hall was an interesting place to stop for conversation. A Windmill with revolving blades and a tulip garden were surrounded by a white picket fence.