Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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if 'Uvun,... FINDING THE CARPETED AREA OF THE DANCE ROOM LESS CROWDED, Lise Sveen moves to the beat of the band. The Senior Prom, unlike other years, offered a buffet along with refresh- ments for the guests. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. EXHALJSTION SET IN WHILE Junior Stacey Van Hoy gives Brian Till a back rub at the Senior Prom. With continual music provided by TKO and Za Zoo Pits some prom goers tired easily. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. SLOW DANCING BRINGS SMILES to Senior Russel Hank- ing and Westchester Junior Susan Williams. Photo by Tom Freireich. Senior Prom ' 83

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, I No more proms Wrapping ii up hrough the wee hours of the night. they toiled. hands fumbling with the slimy stems and delicate blooms. Exhausted. they finished about 3 a.m.. then woke up early that morn- ing at 6:30 to deliver the carnations at school. These were the dedicated. thejuniors motivated by the dream of a dazzling senior prom which they would be able to afford one year later. Thus. on Saturday May I3. the prof- its from the carnation sales were uti- lized to host a dream come true - the Senior Prom at the Imperial Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. For most. the work spent pushing magazine sales as sophomores and car- nations asjuniors was worth the effort. Regal in her splendor. The Hyatt served as a satisfactory stage for 337 couples, about 25 teachers and admin- istrators. and two bands. The prom. fathered by Senior Princi- pal Dr. James Carthel. was centered around the theme Looks Like We Made itf, Because of the room's elegance no decorations except a huge mustang carved out of ice and centerpieces for the tables were necessary. Divided into two dance floors on opposite sides were bands TKO and Zazu Pitz played alternating one hour periods. the Imperial Ballroom was dotted with tables ladened with such hors d'oeuvres as 800 Texas Metballs. 82 Senior Prom - l000 fried fantail shrimp with cocktail sauce. and 400 Danish Quiche Lor- raine. Reactions were favorable. Class President Stuart Newberg said. I thought it was great. It was the best for- mal dance I've ever been to. Linda Gall commented. I just had a blast. I thought the bands were good. The only thing I minded was that there was music all night. You couldn't talk to anyone. The other extreme would have been breaks every minute though. Dr. Carthel himself enjoyed the eve- ning. I can't remember being able to be relaxed and enjoy a prom as much as I did. There was a minimum of WITH A LOOK OF CONTENTNIENT ON HIS FACE, Senior Keith Fite rests comfortably on Junior Leslie Shrorcl's shoulder at the Senior Prorn. With dinner before and parties after the prom, prom night could be exhausting. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. drunkeness. Everythingjust worked out so smoothly, he added. It was the first time that I've ever worn a tux in my life. he concluded with a laugh. Expenses totaled about S7250 spent for the prom which was subtracted from the total of ticket sales at S7 a couple and from class projects -total- ingSlO,l89.-30- fmfkioelfi v FORNIALLY ATTIRED Senior Leslie Lancaster and Renee Cuenod dance at Senior Prom. The prom was held at the Hyatt Regency with the theme Looks Like We Made lt. Photo by Trent Rosenthal.

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hroughout the year. the success of the Football Team was just com- mon knowledge to most students. If one wanted to know how the Volley- ball, Basketball, or Tennis Teams were fairing, a quick glance in the Anvil would be a reliable source. But for any hard working student, rewards were showered in one night in a parent-and family-filled auditorium. May 9 served as the annual Awards Night ceremony, in which teachers honored outstanding students in all grades and courses. 155 students in all received awards. Probably one of the most anticipated announcements of the night was not that of an awarded student, but com- mending a teacher. The annual Jess Anthony Award, voted by seniors for the most outstanding teacher. was given to Biology teacher Mrs. Karen Schofeld. Principal Mr. Wayne Schaper began the commendations with a speech rec- ognizing the achievements in all fields throughout the year. Freshman awards were then presented. Kyra Buchko received a French II award while Julie Burrows earned the Physical Education and Typing awards. Janet Chenevert took Geometry IK and Biology IK awards. Donald Colt- rin, honored as Most Outstanding Freshman Boy. also received a Geome- try IK award in addition to an English 84 ' Awards Night Rosenthal. VOTED AS OUTSTANDING GIRL AND BOY of the Sophomroe class are Jane Dozier and Scott Calvin. Photo by Trent OUTSTANDING SENIORS are Tennis Team member Jennifer Kraft and HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT WINNERS include: BOTTOM ROW: Karen Rathgeber, Stacy Lewis, Andree Joubert, Kathy Leach, Karen Provenzano. SECOND ROW: Janet Green- IK award. Geometry IK and American History awards were presented to Brad Dalton, while Kelley Didion and David Easley won second and third places, respec- tively in the Optimist International Oratorical Contest. Janet Greenberg received an Ameri- can History and an English award. Scott Hubka also was given an English award, as well as a Geometry IK award. Physical Science awards were pre- sented to Daisuke Ichikawa and John Larkins. John also received second place in the Optimist International Oratorical Contest. Allison Leach, Stacy Lewis, and Lynn Mandell received English IK awards. Stacy was also given an Ameri- can History award, while Lynn was honored for Algebra IK and Typing. Kevin Morgan won first place in the Optimist International Oratorical Con- test, and Karen Rathgaber was awarded an American History award. Kermit Snelson received awards in English IK, Biology IK. and German II. Kenji Sunada was awarded a Gen- eral Drafting honor. To end the Freshman achievements. Kim Thompson received a Spanish II award in addition to being named Most Outstanding Freshman Girl. Chrissy Burnley opened the Sopho- more awards by receiving five honors. Confirmed on page 86 National Honor Society President Tom Schomburg. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. burg, Mike Whitty, George Caflisch, Ellito Stot- ler, Scott Krieger. TOP ROW: Brad Dalton, Jay Gross, John Eubank. Photo by Trent Rosenthal. JUNIORS ELECTED Carrie Ramsey and Boyd Brigman as out standing classmates. Both were honored at Awards Night May 9 Photo by Trent Rosenthal.