Lakes High School - Legend Yearbook (Lakewood, WA)

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l L 1. Laura Amblad is filled with emo- tion as she takes next year's reign. 2. Laura shares her happiness while making a speech. 3. Patty Hun ter. 4. Kathy Genske. 5. Denise Rigell. 6. Laura is crowned Daffodil Princess of 1982 by last year's princess, Lori Murray. 7. The irls relax a bit as Barber Shop Suartet entertains them. 8. Wendy Werner. 9. Mrs. jor- dan asks Patty Hunter an impromp- tu question during competition. 10. Saying farewell, Lori Murray makes her final speech as 1981 -82's princess.

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The Mem or1 es of a Pr1n cess E he theme for this year's Daffodil selec- tion, Golden Memories, will certain- ly prove true for Patty Hunter, Kathy Genske, Denise Rigell, and Wendy Werner, but especially for Laura Amblad. The contestants competed on the basis of their charm, poise, overall appearance, the answers they gave to certain im- promptu questions, and the content of their speeches. Laura used a poem by Robert Frost for her oration. Years from now, when Laura opens up her yearbook and sees pictures from the night of November 14, she will again feel the emotion she felt that night, a dash of pride, not enough, however, to overcome her innate modesty and overwhelming joy. Even the voices of the Barber Shop Quartet will come back to her. Said Laura of the even t, I felt so excited and surpris- ed when they first said my name. After the shock of being chosen had worn off I felt honored because all of the candidates were really well qualified. All my life I've seen people being chosen for things like this and now it's happened to me! Adding, It's like a dream come true. This evening will truly be one of her most special golden memories. 30

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1983 Afro-American Princess By Sudi Roberts Y After several days of deliberation, the ballots were tallied and Gail Alex- ander emerged as Lakes High School's 1982-83 Afro- American princess. Gail, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alexander, was a member of her church youth group and Afro-American Club. She also performed with Studio Choir and has par- ticipated in the Tacoma Youth Symphony. Concerning her future, Gail said that she planned to attend the University of Washington and major in business. A career in business manage- ment was her goal. The faculty nominated nine girls as likely candidates for princess. The Afro-American Club then voted and made the final decision. The other nominees were Sonya Cook, Donna Daniels, Delphi Fowler, Gail Harrell, Patty Hunter, Vaughnetta jenkins, Lydia Reeves and Eleanor Thomas. I'm still in a daze, said Gail. I'm nervous because it's a big responsibility. I just don't want to let anyone down. In order to compete in the pageant, each contestant was required to be a high school senior, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, prepare and deliver a speech on the pageant thme, Save the Children and make a talent presen ta tion. The Afro-Queen was later to be selected on the basis of ap- pearance, poise, personality, speaking ability and talent presentation. A panel of judges made up of seven per- sons knowledgeable in black history and the fine arts would make the selection. Y . 1 The winner of the pagear would then receive a S106 scholarship. During her reigi the queen would atten various community functior and promote the Afro American Club. Gail said sh felt that the club was very in portant. The purpose of tl club is to learn more abou black culture. It also serves a develop black education i society, she said. With only one month le until the Afro-Pageant, whic was held on Mar. 26, Gail ha many activities to attend. H preparation included audl tions, dance rehearsals, class on personal development ar a photo session. The first of a multitude functions was an orientatio. reception given to host t contestants, the parents al the judges, and to explain tl Afro-Pageant program.