La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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Russ Reigns at' 'CMim Rogah’ ’ At 10:30 p.m., Marybeth Russ was crowned the 1978 LaPorte High School prom queen by crownbearer Andy Lemberis and also presented traditional long- stemmed red roses by Chris Kabe- lin. After being crowned, Mary Beth stood on a gazebo-like struc- ture in the center of the audito- rium. “Casino Royale was the theme of the prom. Prom-goers enjoyed the casino atmosphere of the auditorium, cards and tinsel chan- deliers. A rotating strobe light with crepe paper streamers helped to express the “Casino Royale” theme. Professional photographs were taken by Del Cook as “Three Penny Opera” provided music for prom couples. Other prom queen candidates were Chris Kramer, Pam Dear- durff, Marilyn Droege, Karen Rippy, Jacque Aaron and Marie Benjamin. Despite the rainy weather, 250 couples attended the prom and 210 celebrated Post-Prom at Embers restaurant where break- fast was served.

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1. Beth Krcilek, Randy Nicholson, Janet Anderson and Tom Hughes enjoy each other's company. 2. G.R. couples dance to the music provided by Pullman West. 3. Scott Anderson and Donna Luther find time to appreciate the decorations. 4. Ted Karnavas and Cory Thorson enjoy themselves at the G.R. Formal. 5. Julie Steigely and Belinda Berglund and their escorts Steve Attar and Glen Kuchel take a break during the three-hour formal. 6. Larry Lufkin and Pam Morgan attend the annual G.R. Formal. 27

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1. Sue Piotrowicz and Jim LaBerge become enhanced with the atmos phere. 2. Civic custodians help make the prom a success. 3. Linda Woods and her date share a secret. 4. Terri Johnson and Garry Bowers enjoy a slow dance. 5. Prom goers dance to the music provided by Three Penny Opera. 6. Prom Queen Marybeth Russ is congratulated by her escort, John Rogers. 7. Crown bearer Andy lemberis and flower girl Chris Kabelin enjoy their first dance together. 8. Three Penny Opera provides music for prom goers. 29