Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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unds from leremiah are vocalized by lead singer andguitarist Steven Reed, Tanger limmy Morris takes one last glance before he and Mary Dement part on living to the music ofZebra, Peter Schleider rocks with the rhythm. The evening theme of Dreams is acted out by Doug McFarland and Marla Till. Left: Leslie Elkins gives Steve Smith a big bear hug. Far left: Remembering the past in pictures, Shelley Stoleroftl Valerie Smith and Daryl Schroeder view the special display provided by the journalism Department. SENIOR PROM -85

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Victor Blaine and Ross Davis keep a firm grip on Susan Coal. Seniors 'd ream' of the future Daquiri parties and expensive dinners led to the long awaited Senior Prom. Seniors rented rooms and invited couples for champagne parties. Dinner locations varied from restaurants such as Vargo's, Charlie's 517 and Daddy's Money to dinner parties at girls' homes. Entering the Grand Ballroom of the Shamrock Hilton Hotel on May 14, students received silver programs and viewed pictures of classmates from previous years. Red and white helium filled balloons tied to the chairs completed the theme of the evening, Dreams The prom began with the disco music of Zebra. Jeremiah followed with extra sounds from Peter Frampton, joe Walsh and the Doobie Brothers. Teachers and administrators acted as chaperones for this dance but seemed to enjoy it as much as the students. Principal Wayne Schaper was much in demand and spent enough time on the dance floor to make his muscles ache the next day. During the course of the evening, Ross Davis and Steve Howard presented a gold penknife to Senior President Steve Smith. A collection had been started two weeks prior to the prom in appreciation of Smith's hard work as class officer for three years. Champagne breakfasts and other parties were the next stop for the students. For those who could stay awake, Galveston provided the conclusion of the evening. Victor Blaine believed it to be the highlight of his school year. After weeks of anxious waiting for the big night, Sandy Fromberg said, It seemed like a dream because it lasted such a short time.

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Confusion and celebration Finding a date to the prom, paying the fee for cap and gown, sending graduation announcements and then writing thank you notes for gifts were just a few of the things that made up the last confusing weeks of high school for seniors. Approaching graduation was almost forgotten as seniors rushed to pay incredible library fines, recover lost books or decide what school to have their final transcripts sent. The constant threat of possibly having to take finals spurred students fo show up on time to class every day. Teas, brunches and dinner parties given for girls in honor of their graduation, stole time from the girls, while boys spent time planning for Round-up, the big senior get together the day before graduation. During the last week of senior classes, a graduation practice was called. Seniors found their own transportation to the Spring Branch Community Coliseum by 8 a.m. Principal Wayne Schaper directed the rehearsal by giving simplified instructions to the rowdy group. David Lapin said of the rehearsal, lt was weird going through graduation practice because we all knew that our high school days would soon be overf' School continued on as normal until May 20, the last full day of classes for seniors. Although many seniors were to take finals the next day it didnft seem to hinder any parties that night. Caught up in the excitement of the day Karen Baker said, l'm so glad it's almost over, lt feels so good to be gettin'outf' Accepting his diploma, David Lapin shakes Principal Wayne Schape-r's hand in gratitude. 86-GRADUATION The final rows ofgraduates arise to accept their diplomas. Leading the 7976 graduating class in the opening pledge of allegience are Mr. W L. Davis, Mr. john P. Holloway, Mr. Wade Pogue and Mr. Nolan Morgan. Below: Seniors practice filing out of the stadium into the collseum. ,saw