Lamar High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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Hours before the prom, lohn Obrecht and Fernando Devia pick up their dates' corsages. At the prom etiquette assembly, students were warned to order flowers early since flower shops would be busy with Mother's Day. Using the help of a professional, Tricia jackson has her make-up applied. This was an extra, in addition to the necessary dress, shoes and purses that were purchased. for the evening. i muh., Making sure everything fits, Mark Behrhorst tries on his tux at Gingiss Formal Wear with the help of Susan Day and sales lady. Guys picked up their tuxes the night before or the day of the prom. Copy and layout by Lauren Kemp 27 Keeping her appointment, Fran Gammon has her hair done at Daireds. Many girls had their hair French braided A., ff mi, f U 0 l 166003 Mex rsoioua uv 53

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Getting it As the prom grew nearer and nearer, seniors realized the many details needed to create such a ltBig Event. The Senior Class Council was in charge of the festivities. Meeting every other Wednesday, the group made plans for the big night. The first consideration was money. The magazines sale around Christmas time, however, solved the problem. The Senior Class made a 514,000 profit from the sales. ln addition, free prom tickets were given away to students who sold more than 12 tickets. Since the magazine sale was such a success, the class could afford to have its prom at th Hyatt Regency in Dallas on May 9. The next decision to be made was whether to have a band or a disc jockey at the prom. The class voted to have a band. In a second election, the Senior Class selected the group tlRockmaker. The closer the big night got, the more there was for students to do to prepare. all together There were tuxes to rent, dresses to buy and flowers to order. The class even voted on what would be served at the prom. On April 22 during Activity Period, a prom etiquette assembly was held to prepare seniors for their evening. Students were reminded how to get in and out of a car, which fork to use with what, and other proper ways to conduct themselves at such a formal occasion. In addition, different styles of tuxes, dresses and corsages were modeled by senior students at the assembly. The week of the prom, tickets were sold in the cafeteria for 54 a ticket. Seniors could also reserve tables for groups of five couples. Finally it was the ubig day. Tuxes and flowers were picked up. Girls kept their appointments at the salons and last-minute errands were run. A few hours before the prom, pre-prom parties were held, then everyone headed to Dallas for the big night they'd all been waiting for. Starting early, Amy Cloyd, Mary Bishop, Gloria Brady, and ludy Wangner relax at Amy's house the night before the prom. Several students had parties before the prom, however, most were held on Saturday night. se.. Lt. - is ll 26 Pre-Prom Modeling prom attire, Lynn Cole, Thad Pittman, Tammy Marshall, Bruce Stewart, Linda Atzert and Mark Bunch help display the different styles of tuxes, dresses and corsages. 1

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might l nememben It was 7 p.m. on May 9, and 670 students raced down the turnpike to the Hyatt Regency in Dallas. After months of work and anticipation, the prom had finally arrived. Couples entered the Grand Ballroom dressed in their finest clothes. Many of the girls' dresses were off the shoulders with full skirts resembling southem belles. Several guys wore tuxes with tails to match the southern style. Dinner was served beginning with a tossed salad. This was followed by Breast of Capon, wild rice, brocolli with cheese sauce, rolls and coffee or tea. For dessert students had chocolate mousse. After dinner, the chandeliers overhead dimmed and the band, Rockmaker, began to play. While many students danced, others stood in line to have pictures made. After the pictures students could relax. Many guys took off their jackets and placed their dates' garters on their sleeves. When Rockmaker played the punk rock song Whip It, the dance floor became crowded as students jumped up and down or pogoed to the music. Although the prom officially ended at midnight, most students didn't stop there. There were several parties that went on all night long. Some parties were at students' homes. Some rented hotel rooms and had parties there. Many even had breakfasts. It was apparent that the prom was a great success, According to sponsor Ms. Lavinia Atchley, The success was a result of the enthusiasm of the students throughout the year. Sponsor Mr. Holmes Brannon felt that it was the best we've had in the 10 years he had been at Lamar. 28 Prom from the tllnplke, students could see the Hyatt Regency. Through magazines sales around Christmas time, seniors were able to afford reserving the Grand Balcom. Alter dinner, Will Ross, Melanie Birchett, Glenna McClain and Roben Yarbrough are served their chocolate mousse. Each gil got to keep a yellow rose with a blue ribbon around it from the center piece on each table.