Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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‘An island beckons with a melodious chorus of tropical bird songs backed by an orches- tra of rustling palms and waves lapping at a white sandy beach . a refuge.” Although this passage was taken from a travel brochure of exotic vacations, it seemed an accurate description of the 1982 Midlothian Junior-Senior Prom. Basing their efforts on the theme “Sail Tahiti,” the Prom Committee transformed the starkness of the Midlo gym into a lush “island paradise. ” Indeed, the entrance to the dance, characterized by all the splendor of an island welcome, brought looks of disbelief from A Memorable surprised seniors who just “couldn’t believe” it was the gym. Each arriving couple crossed a flower-covered bridge to the door of the building. Once inside, the sights and sounds aroused thoughts of “Fantasy Island,” revisited. Lights and streamers bathed the walls in the greens and blues of Carribbean waters. Native drums and music provided ap- propriate music for a transpor- tation into Tahiti. Even “na- tives” welcomed the new arri- vals, as sophomore servers in colorful dress presented each newcomer with a kiss and a flowery lei. (continued on page 27) Prom King and Queen Bill Watson and Liz Hodder enjoy their newly acquired status of royalty. Leading the figure, SCA President Stan Yukevich and Senior Class Chaplain Chris Lindsey begin forming an “82” in honor of the senior class. Tahitian Treat

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Covering the card tables, co-chairman Gail Pond rushes through last minute preparations. Setting Sail Work on the 1982 Junior- Senior Prom began weeks and even months before the desig- nated prom date of Saturday, April 24. The Prom Committee, led by Junior co-chairman Gail Pond and Mark Rinaldi, select- ed the theme “Sail Tahiti” for the dance. When that decision was made in December, prom plans began to roll. Sketches had to be made of the projected finished product. Many of the materials necessary to turn the gym into an “island retreat” had to be ordered from various companies, and that process be- gan in January. Much of the actual construc- tion was done in the final weeks and days before the prom. Preparing the island paradise, Maria Osborne and Diane Hartz cut shapes for a construction paper mural. “Palm trees” were made on April 3, and on April 5 the com- mittee began to sketch the mon- strous ocean scenes that cov- ered the walls of the gym. In the last few days before the dance, tables had to be moved, posters painted, and streamers hung. The process was speeded by the cooperation of many juniors with the committee. The result was, according to numerous teachers and dents, one of the most success- ful proms in recent Midlothian history. Said co-chairman Gail upon reflection on the massive organizational task, “It was a lot of hard work ... but well worth it in the end.” stu- Student Life Prom Prep 23

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A slow dance provides a romantic mo- ment for Lisa Taylor and John Samson. Representing the yearbook in the Prom figure, Joe Bishop and Liz Schultz pre- pare to “Sail Tahiti.” Student Life Prom Zo