Mexico High School - Mascot Yearbook (Mexico, MO)

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Magic of Mandala Sets Prom Theme Surrounded by japanese lanterns and huge gold- colored masks, couples at the junior-Senior Prom were mystified by the enchantment of Moonlite Mandalay . Cut-outs of Buddhas and other oriental figures covered the Armory walls, casting a spell over the dancers as they enjoyed the music of Paul lohnson's orchestra. A papier-mache elephant, a small fountain, and stately palms helped the guests feel they were indeed surrounded by an aura of the magic of Man- dalay. Mothers of juniors served soft drinks, ribbon sand- wiches, cookies, and a fruit medley. Preceding the prom, juniors and seniors attended a banquet in the cafeteria. Festivities begin with the Pre-Prom Banquet for Brenda Whitehead, Vicky Umstattd, Rex Rodenbaugh, Alan Bail, and Steve Hottcamp. fleftj Placing an oriental figure along the wall, Vicki Barnes hurries to meet the all-through deadline for decorations.

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Cold masks serve as conversation background for Cheryl Ross and Roger Lewis at a break between dances. fright! VVe could have danced all night are the thoughts of many Prom guests listening to the music of Paul johnson and his orchestra. Icenterl Donnis Littrell, Sallee Levingston, Brenda Strange, joe jones, Walter Pa- den, janet Furlow, and Chris Hinzman contemplate their selections at the Pre-Prom Banquet.

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Mexico High Gains 269 ew Alumni On May 18, the 269 graduating seniors of MHS marched reverently into Emmons Hall, marking the beginning ofthe'I969 graduation week. Preceding Rev. C. A. Trotter's Baccalaureate ser- mon urging the seniors to make the most out of the future, soloist David Crum and the Concert Choir's madrigal provided music. From the first strains of Pomp and Circumstance to the last stanzas of War March of the Priests both laughter and tears combined to form the mixed emotions of the graduating seniors on May 22. Dr. W. L. Tompkins, President of Missouri Valley College, delivered the Commencement address, journey into the Interior. Others participating in the Commencement exer- cises, held in the high school gymnasium were Rev. jeff Marsh who gave the invocation and benediction, L. Buford Thomas who introduced the speaker, Wil- liam E. Lowry, who presented the seniors, and Dr. Ben jolly who awarded each graduate his diploma. In conclusion, Lewis Melahn was named valedicto- rian with Karla Baker as salutatorian. Other honor students of the class of 1969 included Vicki Berger, Marsha Brandis, Lee Danser, Dianne Davis, judy Duggins, Gary Fennewald, and Wayne Peters. Thus ended the proudest moment in the life of every high school student, Commencement. With the confusion of graduation, miscellaneous items lie in dis- orderly array on the cafeteria tables during Commencement exer- cises. ,Qs of ...SQA- --..., . 491 155' s ... . ..'- f X S ll .,. iv i X , 1: 1-.. f 9 I r X 5 Both laughter and tears express Karla and Kathy Baker's emotion toward graduation. tAbove2 Solemn faces mark the beginning of the 7969 Commencement exercises. 38 Student Life