Limestone Community High School - Amulet Yearbook (Bartonville, IL)

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The juniors and seniors and their escorts rocked to the tunes of the band Ravenwood at Wildlife Prai- rie Park on April 30. Last year's king and queen of prom, Angie Hess and Mike Schmitt prepare to pass their crowns on to Brian Grubb and An- drea Dunn.

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NEW RESPONSIBILITIES Involvement was a key word for LCHS students. Often stereotyped as being inter- ested only in loud music, in partying, in driving too fast, or not being interested in studying or academic achievement. LCHS stu- dents destroyed that image by GETTING INVOLVED. Students of the eighties, while carrying heavier aca- demic loads as new state re- quirements for entrance to universities increased, not only attended school but also could be found in in- creasing numbers working in local businesses. But that heavy academic load or 30- 40 hours of work weekly didn’t stop teens from taking on added responsibilities in school, church, or commu- nity. Key Club members carved pumpkins for residents of a local nursing home. Student Council members organized a food basket distribution for needy people. At Christmas student in- volvement was evident at the annual Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner as home ec students, members of quantity foods classes, key club members, student council members, and other student volunteers brought joy by preparing food, make table decorations and party favors, to serve food, to reg- ister guests, and to serve as hostesses. During the North Central As- sociation evaluation held in April, and as the self-evalua- tion process began in the spring of 1987. students sat on committees which scruti- nized aspects of the school, such as school interaction with community, philoso- phy. objectives, student ac- tivities. or unique programs. Six students sat as members of the Curriculum Commit- tee. a body of administra- tion. faculty, parents, and students which governed course offerings. Students enriched the lives of the community through marching band, concert choir, jazz band, musical productions such as Annie or All That Jazz or the annual spectacular Madrigal Dinner and provided lasting memories. Student involvement was not always tied to school as students quietly went about the business of involvement in organizations such as Civil Air Patrol. Young Life. Teens Need Teens. SADD. Teens Encounter Christ. Boy Scouts, or acting as volun- teer firemen. Senior Robin Adkins performs a balancing act as she hands pack- aged food to Student Council mem- bers working to prepare Thanksgiv- ing baskets. Above, Jeff Hordesky presents commemorative awards to visiting North Central evaluation team members Dr. Mary Ann Lynn and Dr. Ron Laymon. Student Life 17

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A surprised Andrea Dunn smiles lovingly at her date Brian Grubb. The long-lasting couple arc crowned king and queen of prom. Patty Ncglcy. Randy Lampman, Mi- chael Luster, Chad Batterham, and Chrissy Little wait anxiously to en- ter the ballroom for Magical Memories. “Magical Memories” Matt Foiles and Shannon Davis share a special moment as they dance to Ravenwood’s version of Lady Down on Love by Alabama. Left — Court: Buffy Vlslck, Mi- chelle Shoreack, Jennifer Erxle- ben, Lisa Warner, Andrea Dunn, Brian Grubb. Andrew Hageman, Clint Tyler, Toby Taylor, and Matt Foiles. Every year students vote on a theme for the Junior Prom. This year the theme Limestone students chose was Magical Memories. After the event, everyone agreed that this was a suit- able choice. Last year’s prom, plagued by heat and cramped space, didn't hold a candle to this year's dance. The juniors put hours of planning toward the evening and it definitely paid off. Magical Memo- ries” took place at the main banquet hall of Wildlife Prai- rie Park. Everybody was just amazed at how nice the place really was. I knew it was perfect the first time I saw it, said Toby Taylor, junior class president. The banquet hall gave guests a chance to stroll through the park, have a seat outdoors, or even lounge on the obser- vation deck and look at the full moon. The setting was beautiful and just one factor in the making of a great prom. This year the junior class decided to hire a live band rather than a D.J., and the decision was appreciat- ed by all. We had the mon- ey to hire a band this year, and we just thought it was a traditional thing to do. It went over nicely said junior class spokesperson Kim Beiber. The band. Raven- wood. featured Limestone graduate Michelle Grubb as lead vocalist and played a pleasing mix of Top 40 and country music. Needless to say. Ravenwood kept high spirits all evening. Prom-goers were treated to a full table of appetizers ranging from cheesy little finger sandwiches to fresh fruit kabobs. Also a lovely punch fountain flowed throughout the evening. Most couples were not inter- ested in eating as many of them had just come from a restaurant. Formally-clad students could be spotted in eating establishments such as Carnegie’s. Jumer's. Stephanie and even Pizza Hut. A few couples enjoyed the romantic atmosphere of the banquet hall and had their meal at Wildlife Prairie. The highlight of the evening came when junior Valeri Saupe. a member of the Prom committee, ap- proached the microphone and announced that it was time to crown the 1988 Prom king and queen. Every- one gathered around the dance floor as each nominee was announced. A hush fell in the hall as Val prepared to announce the king and queen. The silence was short-lived, however, be- cause the entire crowd be- gan cheering when it was re- vealed that the 1988 royalty was Brian Grubb and Andrea Dunn. Brian’s sister Michelle dedicated the song Alone by Heart, and in a tender moment she hugged Brian and Andrea, congratulating them both. Prom 1988 was certainly a night worth remembering. Beautiful surroundings, good music, and good friends, and even a couple of friendly clowns, helped in the cre- ation of truly Magical Mem- ories. Prom 19