Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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9. , M, ,,,. . L ,W , K R Vx A ,vfx ,Ll. ' t If g? Jia Q 'gli-if affix ' f. .a n t an wv-we vwtt. ' 'f By Shelley Stoleroff n the beginning, it was the frenzied rush through post-game traffic to get to the party. Later, as the year simmered down, smaller, private parties became prevalent among Memorial's socialites. The dozens of people who earlier enjoyed cafe- teria dances and post-game celebrations found it difficult to find a well-publicized open party to attend. The parties they did enjoy fell into four categor- ies: Senior parties, open parties, cafeteria dances, and closed parties. I liked the closed Senior parties better because not as many under- classmen showed up. said Junior Pat Convery. Though Pat might have been right sometimes, it was generally true that underclassmen represented a significant number of Senior party-goers. Senior parties could easily have been related to the regular open parties, because the majority of those parties were thrown by seniors. There is less rivalry about parties when you're a sophomore because when you're a freshman you're always try- ing too hard to get acquainted with the upperclass- men in order to go to their parties. It's like a status symbol. said Sophomore Laurie Ralph. The parties last year, the big parties that is, needed more bands, better music, said Senior Ken Durkee. Also open to all grades were the cafeteria dances sponsored for various occasions. f'The parties thrown in the cafeteria were pretty good except that they were always over too soon. It seemed like once you got there, you only had an hour or two to dance. said Senior Claire Kelley. I thought the disco music in the cafeteria was better than a band. I'd like to see that every now and then, said Junior Kendall Lucas. Good music did play an important part in the outcome of a closed party's success. There wer- en't enough parties last year. The closed parties were better because more effort was put into them - especially when it came to good music, said Junior Anne Pilati. , Senior Allison Anderson said, Last year's closed parties were definitely better than the big open ones because those private parties did and always will induce more of a feeling of camarade- rie and closeness. You just canit get that at a big- Continued on page 64 MUSIC FLOATS DOWN TO DANCERS as the band Lucky plays at Val Morrow's and Nancy Ghormley's party. The down- stairs of VaI's house was cleared of furniture to provide enough room for the dancers. Lucky played popular songs all night. Photo by Tom Freireich. AS S8tJ PRODUCTIONS PROVIDE A SLOW RECORDING TO DANCE TO, Juniors Brown Cathell and Laurie Gyarmarthy share a moment at the Spirit Party in the cafeteria. The Key club sponsored the party. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. PING PONGING TO THE SOUNDS OF LUCKY, John Landa and Leland Putterman party hearty at Val Morrow and Nancy GhormeIy's November party. Photo by Tom Freireich. SENIORS LIS SCOTT AND BETSY HOWELL converse. The band Lucky provided entertainment for some while others played basketball, pingpong, and pool. Photo by Tom Freir- eich. Gel togethers 63

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RT he RT ALTHOUGH HER HAIR IS DRAPING OVER THE POOL TABLE, it does not hinder Senior Renee Brown's aim. Shooting pool was one of many activities at Senior Val Morrow's party in November. Photo by Tom Freireich. OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, Jennifer Broussard, Laura Groppe, and Judy King mingle at a local Wrangler Party. Popular parties held by Wranglers were attended by students of all grades. Photo by Tom Freireich. AT JUNIOR BROOK WlLSON'S SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY PARTY, Andree Joubert, Rebecca Watts, Craig Keener, Paige Davidson, and Babara Reilly dance to the music. Photo by Tom Freireich. 62 Gel Iogelhers

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RT he RT C onrinued from page 63 ger, open party. Those are mainly for socializing and getting blownf' .What makes a good party? Senior Ellen Bartell, an avid party-giver herself, relayed a few of her own tips. fMost of her com- ments refer to the closed costume party she gave at the Petroleum Club on October 29.5 Having the costumes was . . . well, itis like everybody surprises you with their elaborate and original costumes. They went all out because they knew it would be an all out party. It was important having it at the Petroleum Club, a place where people our age don't usually get to go. We served good wine and there was good music. Few under- classmen were there. Small, private parties with a theme flike holi- day partiesj are the best, said Ellen. Big parties are fun and interesting but restrictive, because you're either forced to stay indoors or outdoors. I usually feel amused and abused at those partiesf' she said. - 30 - TED OSSENFORT, Jeff Pittman, Roby Mayer and their dates, Tara Quigly, Vicki Dimana, and Cherie Chapman enjoy a cos- tume party given by Ellen Bartell at the Petroleum Club on October 29. Photo by Andy Mears. THE CAFETERIA PROVIDES PLENTY OF ROOM for Sopho- mores Jeff Degarln and Kathy Lenders to rock to at the 1977-78 Victory Dance. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. DOMINATING THE CLUB SCENE, Steamboat Springs emerged as one of the city's hottest talent showcases. The club presents high spirits nightly and an array of diverse entertainment. Photo by Darryl Yee. BENNET BLOCKER HELPS HIMSELF TO A DRINK at a Steamboat Springs party given by Linda Daley, Bonnie Bunaway, Laura alleri, and Jennifer Connelly. Photo by Darryl Yee. Get logelhers