Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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A New York Fantasy The Junior-Senior Prom of 1981 was centered around a theme of “New York Fantasy.’ Featuring the music of ‘‘Union Pacific,” some 200 couples, most of them dressed in the traditional senior white, danced, laughed, and visited with their friends from 8:00 until 12:00. The figure, including ranking representatives from each school organization, started the event at 8:30. After the figure, the announcement of king and queen was made with Joe Pierce as king and Connie Boehling as queen. Then the dancing started with the rock music of ‘‘Union Pacific’’ and the evening slowly wound down at 12:00. Afterwards were the traditional parties, dinners, and breakfasts, but the obvious high- light of the evening was the prom produced by the hardworking juniors. Top right: Dena Hylton thinks her date is so hand- some. Middle left: Renee Shelton dances the night away. Middle right: Sarah Watson gets by with a little help from her firends. Right: The 1981 Sopho- more Servers. 22 Student Life Prom

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Junior class members Joanne Gerow, Lisa Black, Kim Massie, and Kathy White discuss preparations for the prom. (left) Prom co-chair- man Lisa Rinaldi prepares to spread newspa- pers before the painting begins. QHNSUHRFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY VIRGINIA Prom Prep With rising prices, the members of the junior class had their work cut out for them when they began to make prepara- tions for the prom. Co-chairmen Lisa Rin- aldi and Janice McElwee led the junior class in designing, painting, and decorat- ing for the May 9th event. Centered around a theme of ‘“‘A New York Fanta- sy,’ prom settings had to be provided for the enjoyment of 200 couples. All material used in the construction also had to be fireproofed under the watchful eyes of the Chesterfield fire marshall. In addition, a hugh parachute had to be precariously attached to the gym ceiling. As is traditional every year, tired junior class members spent the last week be- fore the event missing classes and much — needed rest in order to finish final preparations for the Junior-Senior Prom of 1981. (above) Linda Phillips mixes some fire-proof- ing chemicals for Will Shingleton, under the watchful eyes of chairman Lisa Rinaldi. (far left) Janice McElwee tries to hide among the ferns. (left) Kathy White gets the job done. Student Life Prom Prep 21

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Top left: Connie Boehling and Joe Pierce dance as Prom King and Queen. Top right: Mr. Poates enjoys the prom. Middle left: Tia Cochran hams it up at the prom. Middle right; Beth Strode and Jack Spencer swirl across the dance floor. Lower left: Everyone dances to ‘‘Union Pacific.” Student Life Prom 23