Lyman High School - Eagles Flight Yearbook (Lyman, WY)

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Prom preparation sparks controversy but the how gee on 'cIt was a great night, prom went by too fast. e didn't have much sup- port, at first, so the prom committee justchose the theme, said Junior Dana Verci- mak. The junior class experi- enced controversy and indecision for weeks until a theme for the 1988 Junior Prom was selected. Junior Class President Jill Birch appointed Junior Betsy Weldon as prom committee chairman. Weldon, with the committee, chose You're My An gel, a song by Aerosmith, for the theme. We had to just pick a theme because nobody had any good ideas, said Weldon. Junior class meetings for sev- eral months were devoted to deco- ration planning and financial de- cisions. Betsy got an idea of what everyone wanted and she worked it into our budget, noted Vercimak. The class chose to use apark scene with a large entry into the gymnasium. With the help of Graphics Art Instructor Cary Cox, the class coordinated decorations. Vercimak said, Mr. Cox helped us decide what decorations would look good and the other particu- larsf' Juniors selected a red heart- shaped entry made by students in the shop classes. Others painted donated aspen trees white to line the white fencing that sur- rounded the dance floor. A large river scene hung from a backdrop used in The King and I musical performance a week earlier. Several juniors participated in - Student Life Prom the decorating stages of the prom. We started on Monday and ev- eryone was willing to work and helpg our advisors were even will- ing to go to Utah to get supplies, said Vercimak. We had a lot of help putting it up. The juniors met on various eve- nings for two weeks before prom to practice the floorshow. Chore- ographer Lisa Bluemel and hus- band Darren taught the juniors Inspection. As each junior couple, like Annette Isom, and Eric Sharp, is announced for the floorshow, the partners take their places and wait for others . and their dance partners the steps to the traditional promenade. Everyone leamed the dance fast and it went well, said Vercimak. The 1988 Junior Prom came together on May 6. Weldon said, There was so much to do and I was sure it wouldn't get done. Juniors said they were pleased with the success of the endeavor. Prom was a lot of work but it turned out better than planned, noted Vercimak. Weldon noted, It was a great nightg prom went by too fast? Tammy Hicks

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Q 99 'sn' -,. 2 Prom panorama. Couples enter the prom ballroom through a hear-shaped tunnel. Sophomore Marlea Haws and Junior Wayne Santhuff survey the evening sights. Dance break. After refreshing themselves in the commons, Seniors Vicki Anson and Dennis Johnson watch other couples get their pictures taken by the photographer. 19 Bottoms up. Fine dining is a traditional part of prom. In Lhis case, Sophomore Eric Giles has no choice but take the liquid refreshment offered by Sophomore Traci Platls. I Savoring the moment. Every girl's dream is to be swept off her feet at prom. The magic of the night works as Junior Terry Wood entertains Sophomore Kun Heltz. Student Life I Junior Prom

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Evening surprise. Chosen by junior class popular vote with girls voting for Blind date. Only having seen a picture of her king and boys voting for queen, Deena date, Sophomore Stephanie Purcell is set up Morrctti and Bryan Searle reign over the for prom with Junior Charlie Bluemel from prom. Sandy, Utah, by his cousin Jeff Bluemel. Q A . 1 Y i X X Hungry eyes. As the music plays on, Exchange Student Anna Dufva enjoys her first prom in the U.S. with Senior Robert Plans. St dentL'fe I I u Prom