Lake Oswego High School - Lakers Log Yearbook (Lake Oswego, OR)

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1988 Prom Leaves On the clear night of Saturday, May 7, 1988, the luminescent moon shone down on the Monarch hotel where this year's prom was held. Appropriately, the theme was Moonstruck. Prom 8:45 to 12:00 midnight, couples could come eat, socialize, and dance to this year's band. Rapture. Glamorous women and elegant men came decked out in their finest threads. Most wore the traditional dress and tuxedo, though some opted for some more unusual attire. As the Juniors started out the year with very few dollars, they blitzed the school with fresh, new fundraising ideas to raise money toward this year's prom. Early in the year, they sponsored a volleyball tournament and a dance with a live band called Here and Mow, with L.O. student. Arm in arm in the early evening.Jason Wood, Beth Flora, Ryan Schiff. and Staci Lawson smile before getting into their limousine and heading off to dinner. Bill Gross and Heather Harlow smile for mom one last time before getting prom underway. Friends (not dates) Jordan Bader and Kristi Gibson are happy to see each other on prom night. 26 Student Life With napkins to protect their fine clothes, Lance Guensch, Cathy McComb, Amy Simmons, and Mike Lovelady enjoy dinner at home before prom.

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Aliko Ban fixes her crown as she takes her seat as the new MayFete queen. court waltz, taught by Chuck Smith and Karen Regel. The big evening came, and the performances went off without a hitch .. except for the fact that Princess Aliko Ban had broken her arm the day before, forcing Ms. Regal to take her place during the waltz. The next day, Aliko received another big surprise. The student body had chosen her to be their next Mayfete Queen. As she was being crowned, Joelle Kramm commented If anyone has earned this honor, she has. In the past 4 years of high school, Aliko has touched so many lives that she deserves every stone in that crown. Queen Aliko reigned over the afternoon's festivities and celebrated with the rest of of her class as the seniors were announced the winners of Mayfete '88. Beth DeChaine excitedly glances at escort Jeff Perry as she is being crowned. DO COME TRUE PRINCESS AYAKO PRINCESS TERESE PRINCESS SARA MayFete 25

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Everyone Moonstruck Scott Cravens on drums. Next, the juniors ran the concession stand at the Johnny Limbo dance. In December, they tried something new by selling Christmas trees to the community. This year turned out to be a very profitable venture as they raised in excess of one thousand dollars on the trees. All of this money and a lot of hard work contributed to the fun and success of prom. Prom started early on in the evening when everyone first began getting ready, next came the time when one picked up or got picked up by their date. Parents got misty-eyed, recalling their prom and took what seemed like a thousand pictures. Then it was off to dinner where everyone ordered something they couldn't pronounce, but what they ate with delight. Prom dinner, it was off to the dance where the administrators and faculty smiled benevolently and everyone looked fantastic. Pink and silver balloons adorned the room and a buffet table with a beautiful ice sculpture of an anchor was set up in the back. Couples mingled, made small talk, and obviously, danced. After the dance, the night was still young. Curfew still wasn't until 3:00 or so, maybe the next morning. After prom activities included romantic walks, concerts, rented rooms, and parties. Whatever one did, it was most likely happy and fun. Michelle Murphy and Joe Martin show that they are enjoying themselves as they stop to admire the dazzling balloon arc that marked the entrance. George Washington (Sean Sterling) hugs fellow ASB member and prom date Meri Isom. The High Cost of Having Pun Although prom can be exciting and fun, it can also be quite costly. Depending on how you spend prom night, the evening as a whole can cost anywhere from $50-$1000 per couple. An average prom night, consisting of a bou-tonnier, a corsage, dinner, and apparel for two costs about $300. By adding or subtracting options you can increase or lower this price. A few chose to eat at home or even on the Senior Lawn. Some girls chose to wear their mother's prom dress from years past or bor- row from friends who went in previous years. Adding to the elegance, some couples chose to rent limousines, hotel rooms, buy professional pictures taken at the dance, or even wear tails, top hats, gloves, and carry a cane. The money spent didn't matter, regardless of how little or how much, when it came down to having a good time. As long as one was with someone fun, the evening was a success. Prom paraphernalia including a dress, boutonnicr. corsage, shoes, hose. cash, earrings, purse and a garter. Prom 27