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

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Couples crowd the floor to dance to the sounds ol Risque. The music was good and loud, the energy high and the lights low for the senior prom on the evening of April 7. Photo by Ripcho. Thirst drives Meg Cutter, ’84, and Cleveland State sophomore Ed Glynn, to the bar for an innocent glass of Pepsi. The bar was a popular spot away from the frantic atmosphere of the dance floor. Photo by Ripcho. 34 PROMS

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Friends share in the excitement of the evening by exchanging gossip and making post-dance plans, as shown by sophomores Katie McKane and Wanda Tiernan. Photo by Dawn Tarka. Due to an evening of exertive dancing, Joe Francz, a freshman at Tri-C, finds it necessary to refasten the flowers of Karen Joyce, ’86. Quiet tables for two provided an oasis away from the commotion of the dance. Photo by Dawn Tarka. Dances offer an outlet of energy and talents, whether through dancing or by band imitation, as shown by Chris Rivera, ’86, SE, with date, Leslie Riga! ’86. Dances also gave the opportunity to express individuality, often to the chagrin of embar¬ rassed dates. Photo by T. Lynch. DANCES 33

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Afterprom added the finishing touches to a Memorable Evening Who could forget Prom 1984? (Except may¬ be Katie Bleakley ’85, who cut her foot at the dance and needed stitches!) Among things that could not be forgotten were the hoop skirts, lace gloves, hats (worn by both guys and girls), and senior Julie MacMillan’s date, who bore an extreme resemblance to the famed actor from Footloose, Kevin Bacon. Also the afterprom, sponsored by some generous parents, was un¬ usually crowded and fun. Both proms were well attended. At the Ju¬ nior Prom, held at Wagner’s Country Inn, the many couples danced to the sounds of Silhouette. “Moonlight and Roses” was the theme, and each couple kept a red silk rose fa¬ vor. The seniors celebrated their prom at the Marriott Inn and were completely entranced by the band Risque. Their theme was Van Bored with dancing, Ann Kramer and Kara Knisley take time to chat with a member of the band. Ris¬ que. The senior prom was held at the airport Marriott. Photo by Ripcho. Morrison’s immortal song, “Dancing in the Moonlight.” Afterprom was unusually popular. Each cou¬ ple was given 40 thousand dollars in play mon¬ ey to use for black jack, over and under, the auction and bingo games. One factor that made afterprom appealing was that those girls who did not attend the prom could attend afterprom. Many girls involved in either the St. Edward or St. Ignatius play had the opportuni¬ ty to take part in the afterprom. The evening passed too quickly, and many found themselves confronted with post-prom depression; however, it was completely unani¬ mous that prom provided many fond memories.! ] —Celestine Richards Not yet exhausted from the junior prom, Lisa Majeski and John Jeffers, ’86, SE, look for still more dancing and fun at afterprom. The afterprom was coordinated primarily by Mrs. Mary Ann Camp¬ bell. Photo by T. Lynch. PROMS 35