Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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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

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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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Proud of the prom success, co-chairman Gail Pond gives a relieved smile because the hard work is all over. 26 Student Life Prom Prom figure chairman, Ernie Tai, dis- cusses the figure representatives with drill team member Jane Boyer. Waiting in the wings, the girls prepare to set the figure “82” in motion.