Madison East High School - Tower Tales Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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Wayne Novy, Donna Miller, Jol1nP1aar, and Donna Cmchick were among the many who 'hook time out to rest their weary feet and enjoy the pleasant at- mosphere provided by the colorful banner and the huge cart of carnations, a la Paris. The sidewalk cafe was an Open and friendly SPOI, where many dancers stopped for some refreshing punch. Waiting to be served are Mr. and Mrs Horwitz, .Toe Berg, and Dan Milsted. graciously and speedily sketched the picture of many couples. Little wonder that the decora- tions committee worked through spring vacation and right on up until April 2-lth to bring forth such amazing and memorable results. Ars Bob Leysen's Combo played, all couples participated in a Grand March lead by the junior and Senior Class Officers. Soon the strains of our theme song, April Love , were heard. The junio-r Class President, Pete Moran, with his date, Mary Evans, danced a few measures be- fore all other couples joined them. To the many stuidents who attended, it will be an evening long remembered ! Bob Le sen's Combo turned Hawaiian for a series , y , . of dances. Perhaps the most popular tempo was that of the waltz. However, the evening wou1dn't have been complete without a few jazz numbers, Couplers .shown below are a flew pf the many who waited in line- to have their IHC- tures sketched. tGibbs Murray, editor of Tower Tales of '57, was the agreeable and effective aI'tist.J -17-

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rr The Class Officers leading the march: First Row: Paul Haakenson, Karen Kehlg Pete Moran, Mary Evans: Mary Bliese, Le-Ster Nesbitg Barb Hoppe, and Dave Heisig. Second Row: Rollie Ripp, Pat Friedlandg Paul Radl, Sharon Pirklg Louise Nuesse, Bill Mueller: Ann Nelson, and Webb Spraevtz. SPRING PARTY An Enchanting April Evening in Paris! Boys clad in handsome tuxedos and girls beautifully attired in their favorite formals danced to the tingling music of Bob Ley- sen's Combo on the evening of April 25th in the East High Gym. The atmosphere was that off Parisg the celebrated event. our Spring Dance, The very beautiful and original' decorations were the subject of much conversa- fhe Grand March are the -Tu11i0r tion and were extremely pleasant to view. Points of special in- terest were: the Eiffel Tower. a Parisian skyline, a sidewalk cafe where punch was served, the Flower cart of carnations near the park. the Moulon Rouge Cafe, a theater marquee, and the art gallery, where Gibbs Murray, Leading the dancing after Class Pnesident, Pete Moran, and his date, Mary Evans. Decorations added that extra touch to the wonderful evening. Pat Fried- land and Sharon Pirkl are shown putting last minute touches on the decorations, as Pete Moran and Mary Evans survey the work approv- ingly. -16-

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The Senior class chose Channel '58 for the title of the Senior Class Mixer so the seniors could become TV person- alities for a night. Part of the fun was provvided by a ferocious gorilla, who scared most of the girl: hv coming up be- hind them. In the fore- gvolund are Gorgeous George fPeter Clarkj, as a Sultan CAndy Mc- Farlandj, Robin Hood fSteve Sandersl, The Forward Look CKathy Jolhnsonb, Petter Plan fLi1'mda Williamsj, and fE14OlC'llOllS glovrilla CJOTIII Dominij. SENIOR MIXER: Channel '58 The Mixer was held Friday, April 18, from 8:00 to ll:00. Variety in costumes included everyone from the small-fry heroes to the take- offs on the TV commercials. The celebrities participated in such games as charades and pic- a-number, and danced to the stroll, polka, jitter bug, and waltz. Taking a sip of punch before a scheduled duel, are the two Zorros john Domini and Tim Powers. Standing by are Fred Mackie, and Phil' Graham, fRichaFd Diamond, Private Eyej. Channel '58'f was just the start of the many Senior activities. De lil black boys ane' Bill Mueller, Jerry Nickles, Webb Spraetz, Frank Parim, and! John Moore. fAdditiomnal picitures and copy page 851 18- J