Lake Highlands High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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p Whether boogying to the beat, swaying to the music, or kicking to the Cotton-Eyed Joe, it was Favorites At The Hilton The air was filled with anticipation and excitement as couples arrived at the Statler Hilton for the annual Favorites Ball, which was held on Saturday, February 7, at 9:00. The dance was held upstairs in the Grand Ballroom, accented with elaborate chandeliers. Besides the main dance floor, there was an additional one which reduced crowding. At the back of the ballroom, punch, eggrolls, barbequed weiners, fruit, and cookies were served. The disc jockey was Ron McCalister who played music to suit everyone's taste. Couples began arriving at the dance at 9:00 and danced l Q I, ra Q W it A'-'-Y ww 4 1 4... -A..-g.. r,-rf V.. Asc. T., until 11:00 when the presentation of the winners began. The Student Council officers announced the winners. Sophomore Favorites were Kelly Handy and Bobby Kinder. The Junior Favorites were Barri Lynn Eubanks and Todd Savell. Penny Haddock and Danny Howell were voted Senior Favorites. Morgan Davis and Patty Wonder were voted Most Talented. Stephanie Grosz and Anthony Abraham were voted Most Likely to Succeed. Most Congenial winners were Joanie Jordan and Dan Mayer. Most Beautiful and Continued on P. 25 12 ...,,,..:.a-., J A -- At the conclusion of the awards, all the winners in each category gathered on stage to congratulate eachother. Admlring the ice carving, sophomore Bobby Henry and Carey Scales, try to decide which of the many hors d'oevres to choose. All the food was catered by the Hilton staff. Flashing his winning smile , senior Morgan Davis hugs Patti Wonder after being voted Most Talented. Both students were very active in the drama department at LH. Snacldng at the back of the ballroom, juniors Tony Lucio and Paul Alexander taste the eggrolls. Students all agreed the snacks were scrumptious.

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At the GSL Barn Dance, students kicker danced to the music of a disc jockey. This dance was different from the others because the girls invited the guys to the dance. The dance was held in Wylie, Texas near Lake Lavon. During the GSL Barn Dance, sophomores Beth Williams and Mike Marsh slow dance to kicker music played by a disc jockey. Enjoying themselves were seniors Amber Lozano, Robert Hobbs, Lori Marsh, and David Ziegler enjoy themselves at Favorites. At the Favorites Dance pictures were taken of interested couples. Seniors Scott MacPhee and Shelia Stiegelmar wait to have their pictures taken while Cindy Jeffers and Steve Potrykus have just finished their posing. A lot of people went to a lot of dances for a lot of different reasons, but all year long it was the Themes That Brought 'Em Lake Highlands students enjoyed themselves at the approximate 13 dances. Victory dances, sponsored classes, clubs, and others were held after both football and basketball games. The cost of each dance was 51.50 and participation in the theme of that week lowered it to 51.00. A sponsor of a victory dance earned as much as 5200. The Girl's Service League held their annual barn dance in Wylie, Texas. The members were required to do at least two service projects to attend the dance. For a change, girls asked guys and many different types of entertainment were available. Besides the usual country and western music provided by a disc-jockey, there was food and other types of refreshments provided at the dance. Pool tables were also provided for added entertainment. We had to work to be able to go but it was a lot of fun, commented sophomore Beverly Ward. On the Friday of Homecoming week, the semi- formal Homecoming Dance' was held in the cafeteria. The girls wore knee length dresses and boys wore suits. Many students and alumni attended the dance on October 17. The Downtown Hilton off Commerce Street was the sight of the 1981 Favorites Dance. During the dance, class favorites were revealed. The dance was held in the Ballroom. A Disc-jockey was provided for the music. The variety of dances offered to LH students in the 1980-81 school year were successful and were supported by everyone. S.Hill

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