Laurens District 55 High School - Fifty Fiver Yearbook (Laurens, SC)

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As they take a break from danc- ing. Lynn McIntyre and Rick Matthews look out over the crowd from the stairway. Peggy McIntyre A Night in Heaven Preparing for the prom involved choosing the perfect date along with just the right dress or tux. It took time to make the right decision. That’s why students started thinking about the prom as early as January. Several weeks before the prom, a com- mittee began setting up to take care of decorations. After school each day, this committee would meet and prepare decorations for the event. Tickets cost $15.00 per couple. Couples received their tickets in homeroom the day before the prom. On the morning of May 2, 1987, Juniors and Seniors prepared them- selves to climb a “Stairway to Heaven” at the prom in commons that night. Throughout a day of nervous jitters, they took showers, curled hair, and put on dresses and tuxedos. To start out the eve- ning, most couples ate at some place special. Some had fancy meals fixed at home while others went out to eat. Some popular places included the Gray- stone, Teal Gardens, Stack's Pepper Mill, and Steak and Ale. After din- ner, most couples headed for the high school. The dance started at 8:00 PM. As students entered commons, they saw a pearly white bridge lead- ing into a room filled with decorations. White, silver, gold, blue, pink, and lavender metallic stream- ers hung around the out- side walls. Stars dangled from the ceiling. Even white balloons represent- ing clouds hung from the middle of commons. To bring out the theme, a spiral-like stairway as- cended the center pole of commons. Off the right side of commons, students found a table full of cookies, can- dies, and lime punch to help restore their energy. On the opposite side, a DJ from Ellisonic Sound played a wide variety of music — romantic to rock, country to soul. When the clock struck 12:00, it meant the end of a well-prepared event. But for juniors and seniors the memory of the one time they climbed the Stairway to Heaven remained. Dreamy decorations set Scott Franklin and Shannon Stroud in a world of their own as they dance to a slow song Usa Haupfear Many hours of hard work go into the decorations for the prom as Billy Joe Patterson and Lynn Stoddard hang balloons and streamers to make the ceiling in commons look like clouds. Covering the center pole in commons. Mrs. Jimmi Ann Muse works with white balloons and shiney streamers. Prom 9

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In line waiting for pictures to be taken. Lisa Holland and Marisha Woodruff discuss prom decorations and refresh- ments with friends. As they dance to the beat of the music. Stacey Wilson and Maxie Terry discuss dinner and the music lyrics. Peggy McIntyre On a short break from dancing, Jeannie Kanning and Adele Rankin take time to sample the With the lights dim and the music loud. Tracy Pryor and Eddie King dance to the beat. 8 Prom Lisa Maupfear

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Leigh Kirby Krisla Bragg On a relaxed day at the lake. Mark Bragg keeps his eye on the line and awaits for a fish to take the bait. Peggy McIntyre While spending an afternoon listening to his favorite music. Jai Ivey checks the album for the song order Decisions, decisions — Jody Mahon browses through Belk looking over the fall fashions. Peggy McIntyre 10 Private Time