Magnificat High School - Magnifier Yearbook (Rocky River, OH)

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To assure thems elves that the magic is still there, sophomores Margie Vanco, Annette D’Arcy, and Samantha Ranker take a moment from the dance to check their reflections in the mirror. Warm, approv¬ ing smiles made the hours of preparation worthwhile. Photo by T. Lynch. For the tong awaited evenings , The Gym Dazzled Could this have been the same gymnasium where students suffered daily doing jumping jacks and push-ups? There was music, decora¬ tions, and dimmed lights. The gym had been transformed into a decorated dance floor. The 10th Annual Father-Daughter Dance generated enthusiasm, especially for the seniors. The Class of ’84 had more representatives at the dance and thus won $100 towards its Night-in-Blue goal. The Notables played big numbers such as the “Hokey Pokey” and the “Bunny Hop,’’ and everybody enjoyed “Dancing in the Night.” By January, the juniors and seniors were pros when it came to planning their own semi- formal. With all the planning, they didn’t ex¬ pect a hassle. However, when it came time to sell the bids, masses of people stood in line during their lunch mods to get bids that were very limited. Some students bought bids for friends who had classes. By mod 9, all the bids were sold out, and most people didn’t have a chance to buy them. The gym could only hold (continued on page 32) Dad smiles as daughter, Michelle Lamb, ’86, encourages him to try the latest dance steps. Daughters showed their fathers who their favorite dancing partners really were at the annual Father- Daughter Dance. Photo by Ripcho. DANCES 31

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A quick stop at the check-in table and Lee Gura, ’85, is set for an evening of dancing and romancing. Paren ts showed their interest in their daughters’ activities by volunteering to chaperone. Photo by Ripcho. To quench their thirst, junior Sue Harkins and Chris Margevicius SE ’86 stop at the refreshment table. The table was often frequented throughout the evening of junior-senior dance by energetic and thirsty dancers. Photo by Ripcho. Out for a spin on the dance floor, Kurt Fuerst, North Olmsted ’85, and Todd Musial, North Olmsted ’84, are unaware that their foolishness is being recorded. The dance brought out the best in some and the worst in others, but in the end it brought out the fun in all. Photo by Dawn Tarka. 30 DANCES

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The night has just begun and Mid-Park senior Bob Zawiski and junior Darlene Lupica are start¬ ing it off right by “dancing in a Winter Wonderland.” Winter Wonderland was the theme chosen by the juniors and seniors for their semi- formal. Photo by Ripcho. Pre-dance activities often include a night on the town, as shown by Denise Simeone ’86 and John McGowan, ’86, SI, who enjoy dinner at Don’s Riv¬ er City Cafe. Local restaurants were over¬ whelmed by a barrage of couples eager to begin the long-awaited evening. Photo by Dawn Tarka. The Gym Dazzled (continued from page 31) so many people, so to accomodate everyone, the cafeteria was available, and the 265 couples circulated between the cafeteria and the gymnasium. In the midst of the cold January weather, the theme of a “Winter Wonderland” was very ap¬ propriate. Pi ctures were taken beside a wintry evergreen or in front of a cozy fireplace. Stevie G’s provided the music, and the dancing and excitement minimized the cold. Stars and glitter decorated Sophomore Dance. The decorating committee transformed the gym into a world “Beyond the Silver Rainbow.” The time and effort really paid off when the gymnasium dazzled. The band’s name, Silhouette, reminded the 190 couples of the last dance of the night. The evening without a doubt lived up to the girls’ expecta¬ tions. But eventually all the decorations had to be taken down, the music had to end, and the dance floor again became a basketball court. — Beth Becker ‘ 32 DANCES