Mercer County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Harrodsburg, KY)

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Everyone says that a little help from a friend is always appreciated and this was no excep- tion as Monica Yavarone zips Karen Goodlett The hours and minutes until the prom were counted not only by those students who were seniors, but also by the juniors, especially those on the prom committee. The gymnasium was turned into a beautiful room, so the seniors could remember it forever. For the first year, in a long time, the prom was held in the gymnasium. The committee put in many hours to get the prom together. It took months to prepare such an ex- citing event. Some of the jobs the committee did ranged from making refreshments, ordering decorations, to actually creating a wonder world. Not only did the prom commit- tee get ready, but also those that were going to the prom. Those who drove had to shine their cars for that special someone. Flowers and tuxes had to be picked up. Then it was time to get ready. Karen Godlett said, “It probably takes two hours to get ready. Miss Elizabeth Sale has been into her prom dress. Monica wore a solid black dress while Karen wore a black dress with specks of shiny blue. working with the proms for six years. When Miss Sale was asked why she liked to work as the prom sponsor she responded, “It's something that stu- dents get interested in and get excit- ed about. Also I enjoy seeing differ- ent groups interact in order to get their goals accomplished. Those stu- dents that made the prom come alive are as follows: The junior class officers and Mark Bell, Ray Caton, Mary Collier, Laura Connelly, Ray Cornish, Kim Goodman, Leanne Har- din, Jamie Hendren, Tina Jackson, Patrice Lozier, Spencer Tatum, Paula Thompson, and Tony Vandivier. So as the time got closer to the prom, the students became more excited. The juniors were excited be- cause they knew it was almost their time to be seniors, only one year of high school left. The seniors were ex- cited because they knew that this was almost the last social event that the school would give them. It had to be perfect, with all the excitement in the air. While working on her hair, Sharon Roark thinks about the great time she and her date will have at the prom. Excitement in the Air Pre-Prom 25

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With the prom growing closer by the minutes. Patrice Lozier shows her enthusiasm while blowing up balloons. Even with the many tasks Tony Vandivler has. Following in his father's footsteps as a builder, he takes the time to fix the one bow that is out David Mobley constructs the gazebo which of place. rated as the main attraction at the prom.

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Dancing In Smiling faces, teary eyes, and slow dances all played a large part in the excitement of the illustrious prom. Colorful lights flashed while mu- sic played loudly and clearly. Couples laughed and talked with their friends, yet some couples began to quarrel over matters unknown as the night rolled away. Couples smiled gallantly as photographers from Coffman stu- dios created a lasting memory of their special night. Overall every person who at- tended the exhilirating prom was ex- tremely pleased by the Junior class' work throughout all areas of the prom. When asked what she thought Dreamland of the prom's total look and feel, Crystel Arnold responded by saying, I thought the decorations, music, lights, and dancing all showed a real excitement that made everybody just have to get up and dance. Ev- erybody looked so great in formals, and tuxes, and they all seemed to have a wild time!” Slowly, the evening drew to a close and couples began to leave. Prom King Glenn Logue and Queen Rebecca Collins accepted their crowns to rule the remaining hours of prom night. Couples danced into dreamland as music became si- lence. Happily Angelia Taylor pays the fee to com- memorate the Junior-Senior prom night with el- egant portraits from Coffman's Studio. Dancing in step to the rock and roll beat. Prom King Glenn Logue and Queen Rebecca Col- lins smile laughingly to the crowd. Among the beautiful decorations, gorgeous evening gowns, handsome tuxedos, exciting faces, and penetrating sound with lights flash- ing. Sharon Roark and Lee Heathman gaze longingly into each other's eyes as the night of the prom comes to an end. 26 Prom