Kelso High School - Bagpipe Yearbook (Kelso, WA)

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People make Winter Ball successful A Winter's Romance set the scene for the annual Christmas ball held December 13, from 8 to 11:30 p.m. The dance, which 156 couples attended, was sponsored by the sophomore class. During the announcement of the court, colorful bal- loons and confetti showered over the crowd. Two huge Christmas trees, decorated with assorted ornaments, lights and real candy canes, added to the festivity of the holiday season. Sophomores worked with their advisor, Mr. Gary Hun- ziker to make the dance a success. Preparations began early so that the committees handling decorations, mu- sic, food and clean-up could get ready. Parents also helped out with refreshments and decorations. Bob Almos, owner of Murl Art Studio, took pictures of couples. The couples posed for their portraits on a white bench with snow covered trees in the background to capture the Christmas spirit. People seemed to enjoy music played by a disc jockey rather than a live band. A band can only play certain songs while a DI can play everyone's favorites. It made the dance more enjoyable, commented Denean Mackey. As couples entered the dance, they cast ballots for se- lection of Christmas court. After the votes were counted, the sophomore princess was announced as Penni Nave, the junior princess as Deann Crayne and the queen as Kari Croco. I can't believe it! was Kari's first thought. After a few moments Kari and her date danced on the floor in their honor. Couples soon joined them and the dance was complete. It's a great honor, Kari later said. 1-After the dance, seniors enjoy a float at Shari's restaurant. 2-Couples dance to the beat during a fast song. 3-After being crowned queen, Kari Croco shows her happiness. 4-Congratulating sophomore princess Penni Nave, Miss Paula Radich hands her flowers. 5-Balloons and con- fetti fall from the ceiling to make the night a magical memory for everyone. 6-With surprise and excitement, Deann Crayne is announced princess for the junior class. 7-As the evening comes to a close, couples converse with one another. 18 Christmas Ball

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Fifties theme makes tolo best ever Pink and black balloons with records on a string served as decorations for the annual girl-ask-boy dance April 3. About 110 couples attended the dance which French Club organized. The first week only 10 couples had signed up, so we were a little worried, but as usual on the last day everybody signed up, said Kathy Bliss. The tolo was handled by a group of the students in French Club. The committee chairmen were Tammie Coffee, refreshments, Marci Mathison, decorations, Mi- chelle Mabey, tickets, Trisha Larson, ticket sales, jeremy Curtis, publicity, Kathy Bliss and Mrs. Cathy McAlister were advisors in charge. The theme for the dance was Rock Back the Clock. Couples seemed to like this theme and dressed in rolled up Levis, t-shirts, leather jackets and high-tops for the guys and poodle skirts, scarfs, letterman sweaters and saddle shoes for the girls. Stephanie Stephenson and Todd Slind won the best dressed 1950's contest. To prepare for the dance, couples attended 1950's dance lessons in the gym Friday afterschool. Music was done by lohn Murphy of Z100. He played a variety of songs from the fifties to the newest sounds in music. I think Z100 made the dance a lot more fun because he was so funny, and he also played great mu- sic, commented Shannon Olin. During the dance, pictures were taken by Bob Almos of Murl Art. For the background, a baby blue '57 Thunder- bird was used for couples to sit in while getting their picture taken. Using the car made the dance much more exciting, said Michelle Berg. 1-Enjoying the night, Christina Wilson and Todd McDaniel take a break. 2-During the tolo, couples get some fresh air. 3-Having a good time, Don Edgecomb dances with his date. 4-At the tolo, couples dance to the sounds of contemporary music. S-Showing they know how to dance to fifties music, Bill Elliot and Kim Belter dance the night away. 20 Tolo KY' M! li! 0 klnfs H' ' 49: 'P- K g