Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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uniors step closer to seniorhood Celebrations of a year completed d the nearing of summer took any forms, and one way students ew studies were ending was the olding of the junior Prom. Held in the Texas Room of the Club Friday, April 24, about couples were there to party and have a fun evening. Decorated to suit the theme of Step Closer , a step was even at the door to represent the of seniorhood for the juniors. The decorations were really ex- said junior Class President Epps. They were done by McBride, our Class secretary, she really did a great job. Supplying the music for the danc- g couples was the band Sky King. We originally were supposed to ve the band Firewater, but unfor- nately their equipment had been len, so they were replaced by Sky 'ng, explained junior Principal Mr. mes McDonald. Adding to the excitement of the ght was the crowning of a prom ng and queen. Out of six nominees, ree girls and three guys, Karen An- eoli and Mark Elkins were owned. Karen and Mark then shared a slow dance in their honor. Being crowned prom queen was such an honor, said Karen. It was a great addition to the night! Another added attraction was a slide show held during one of the band's breaks. There were slides cap- turing special moments of juniors during the year. The slides were humorous, said junior Cary Cox. There were some great pictures. For some the evening ended at 12 p.m. when the prom was over, but for others, the night land weekendj had just begun. We rented a beach house and spent the weekend there with a few other couples, said junior Wayne Andrews. Six of us went up to Brad Lynch's lakehouse at Livingston and just played and skied all weekend, said junior Sandy Alfeld. Whatever was done to top off the weekend, the prom was certainly the highlight of it all. I think just about everyone that went had a good time, said junior Becky Camel. It was the start to a greatweekendf' 1-if by Susan McBride cussion of World Politics passes over junior hy Sorsby as her date, junior Howard itz Hall leads in slow dancing at the junior m. Photo by jim Tomforde. yrd Skynyrd sets the atmosphere at the as Room of the Houston Club during the ior Prom. Couples slow dance to the Nee- in the Eye. Photo by jim Tomforde. Music provided by Sky King enabled juniors Sandy Alfeld, Susan McBride, Paul Varga and Brad Lynch to dance the night away at the junior Prom, April 24. Photo by jim Tomforde. Adorned in a pants suit, junior Alyson George displays the trend toward wearing less formal formal wear. junior Mike Harger dances with her at the junior Prom. Photo by jim Tomforde. .f2 Q jr. Prom O 47

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WT- . 'Wild' prom finalizes senior year Figures swayed gently to the soft music in the dimly lit room. The girl glanced up from her partner's arms as they circled the dance floor. Her thoughts moved to the years she had spent with the other people that also moved around. What a way to end four years, she sighed, with the senior prom. Not only did seniors dance and have a good time at the May 1 prom, but they also recognized that it was another step towards freedom. Every time I think or have thought about 'Senior Prom,' the end of school is always there with it, said Senior Susie Prince. With the appropriate theme of Born to be Wild, seniors could demonstrate the truth in that reputa- tion. Outrageously shaped sunglasses and dancing on each other's shoulders were a few of the amusing anecdotes the soon to be graduates Decked out in formal attire, Senior Cissy Besbron jams to prom entertainment provided by I.R. Brass and Windjammer. Photo by john Morrison. Adorned with a fuzzy fan and a classic tophat, Senior Shaun Rupert relaxes with Seniors David Hillman and Ioe Bogar at a dinner before the prom. Photo by Taylor Stout. displayed. , However, the highlight of the even- ing came when Mark Dorfman and Brad Dunn pulled off their pants and uncovered some brightly colored Hawaiian shorts. We wanted to leave our mark behind. said Dorfman. Although everyone departed at 1, the night was not over. Parties of seniors flocked to breakfasts, quiet romantic spots, and the beach or other faraway places. Several other couples and I went to the beach, swam in the surf, and laid in the dunes, said Senior Kyra Buchko. i'My date and I went to a breakfast and then had champagne in my backyard, said Senior Craig? Turner. Whatever the after-prom plans, leaving the dance had sentimental emotions. Strains of Devo's 'Whip It' faded away as the bandleader cried, OK folkes, that's it. The girl looked back briefly as she thought, It's just the beginning. W by Lisa Mason Bird imitations were prevalent at the Senior Prom. Senior Sonja Stadsvold invents a new dance as she floats to the sounds of Windjam- mer. The prom was held at the Astro Village Hotel. Photo by john Morrison. Sr. Prom O49