Logan High School - Aerial Yearbook (Logan, OH)

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Paradise Island provided the entertainment at this year's prom. Here the band warms up for their next set. Prom 2 The Year of the Dragon came to life during the 1988 Prom. Here is one of the many wonderful stained glass windows to help represent the Oriental Theme. StyLJB Getting pictures taken is a tradition at the prom. Here, Heather Bond and Mike VanBibber pose in front of the Oriental- Styled background.

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Year of the Dragon The 1988 Junior Senior Prom was set in an Oriental Motif. The Junior Class converted the Logan Armory into an atmosphere full of enchantment. The 3-dimensional Pagoda was the entrance into an Asian courtyard filled with Oriental- styled decorations. The red, black, and gold colors accented the spectacular stained glass windows on the walls of the courtyard. A bridge crossing over an exotic pool of water was featured at the entrance. The Pagoda housed a built-in bar, where non-alcoholic beverages were once again served by the Sophomore bartenders. Couples enjoyed dancing to slow and fast music provided by Paradise Island, a Columbus based band. Juniors Nick Maniskas and Avein Saaty were crowned Prince and Princess, while Matt Shaw and Christine Gay were the King and Queen of the Oriental Enchantment on May 21, 1988. Following the Prom, the parents of the Junior and Senior Class members sponsored a post prom. “Dog Tags” were given away upon entrance to remember the festive event. Oriental Parasols and Fortune Cookies were used for the table decorations. Steve Frazier, from 92XFM in Columbus, provided entertainment to make the event an enormous success. After the post prom, the parents sponsored a free breakfast at the Moose Lodge. A memorable event that will long be remembered was created through the time, money, and hard work of the Junior Class and parents of the Junior and Senior Class members, as they made The Year of the Dragon come to life through the Oriental Enchantment. They should be commended on their outstanding creation. Stepping outside to catch her breath after fast dancing is Senior Wendy Brown. 26 Wiona Altic A 3-dimensional pagoda was the entrance to the Oriental Courtyard for the 1988 Prom. Sophomore bartenders Nicole Castle and Ryan Gabriel are whipping up some of the exotic drinks served at the prom.

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There Comes a Time On Friday, May 27, 1988, three hundred and one graduating seniors took their last journey down the stadium steps as students of Logan High School. The commencement took place in perfect weather conditions at the Bill Sauer Field. The LHS band provided the music for the graduation exercises. The traditional ‘‘Pomp and Circumstance” and “March Pontifical” were played for the processional and recessional, respectively. Also, an arousing rendition of the “Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire” was played as the senior request song. Co-Valedictorians Jenny Ireton, Tracy Noble, Matt Sharb, and Lori Vorhees participated in the ceremonies. Matt welcomed everyone to the Commencement Exercises. Matt stated, “It is you, Mom and Dad, to whom we owe the greatest thanks.” Jenny presented the class address as she spoke of the significance of the high school diploma. She said, “This isn’t just an ordinary piece of paper, it symbolizes many hours of studying and learning, through which we have acquired the knowledge to succeed.” Tracy Noble gave the class farewell,closing with, “Though the time has come to say farewell, we still have the memories to cherish in our hearts.” The invocation and benediction was given by Lori Vorhees. The guest speaker for the evening was Dr. David Maze, father of Brian Maze, a member of the Class of 1988. Maze spoke of gaining freedom and responsibilities. He concluded his speech by saying, “Your freedom awaits you as you accept the responsibility we confer upon you. May you live the balance of your lives with an abundance of freedom and responsibility.” The class motto, There comes a time in our lives when we must take flight and try our wings,” will indeed inspire the freedom and responsibility Dr. Maze spoke of. It is time for the Class of 1988 to take that first flight and try their own wings as they ‘fly’ into adulthood. 28 Wiona Altic