Niantic Harristown High School - Echo Yearbook (Niantic, IL)

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FIRST ROW G. Epperson, D. Arnold, J. Trusner, M. Arnold, B. Dunnaway, N. Hawkins, D. Ramsey, J. Ubbenga, M Zienkosky. Maulding, S. Parish, B. Rigsby, S. Stahl, A. Wade, N. Brix. SECOND THIRD ROW J. Jones, J. Speasl, J. Conaway, H. Brannock, B. ROW: B. Mueller, D. Delaney, C. Riley, D. Embry, J. Fluegge, C. Byers, R. Lane, B. Koonce, R. Robinson, D. Hedenberg. Commencement Commencement exercises for the class of 1963 were held Wed- nesday, May 29, at eight o'clock in the new high school gymnasium. After the invocation by Rev. Patenaude, Joe Speasl, president of the Senior Class, gave the welcoming address. Norma Jean Hawkins' and Bob Mueller's vocal solos, and the Senior instrumental ensemble were the student performances of the evening. First honor student addresses were given by Mary Zienkosky, Sue Parish, Judy Fluegge and Ray Robin- son, who also received the First Honor Student Awards. The Second Honor Student Award was presented to Jim Jones. The Noma Spelling Award was presented to Connie Riley, Anna Wade, and Jim Jones. Certificates of Merit were given to those Seniors who had one perfect paper. Ray Robinson received the Noma Arithmetic Award. Judy Fluegge, Sue Parish, and Jim Jones received the Class Musician Award and Norma Jean Hawkins received the Chorus Award. 1 Dare You Awards were presented to Mary Zienkosky and Ray Robin- son. Ray also received the Student Council Award. Mr. Gardner presented the Class of '63 to Mr. Carl Dunn, president of the Board of Education. Mr. Dunn then presented diplomas to the 31 members of the Senior Class of 1963. Benediction was given by Rev. Tournear. 24 Jim Jones, Second Honor Student.

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Some Enchanted Evening A canopy of pink and white crepe paper greeted the Seniors of '63, the faculty, and the board of education on April 27 as they were guests of honor at the annual Junior- Senior Prom sponsored by the Junior class. Pink and white walls decorated the ballroom of the Decatur Elks Club as big pink tissue balls and glittery pink stars hung from the cloud-like ceiling. The gala event seemed to be truly Some Enchanted Evening as engraved hearts and initialed tie-tacks awaited the senior guests. Featured on the banquet menu were baked steak, tossed salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and butter, sherbet and beverages. When everyone had completed his meal, Ron Chamberlain, the Master of Ceremonies, welcomed the guests of honor and introduced Ann Travis, who presented the toast to the seniors. Joe Speasl responded to Ann's toast and Ron introduced Jim Jones who read the Senior Class History. Nancy Brox presented the Class Will and Dan Heden- berg read the Class Prophecy. After an intermission of an hour, during which time dates were met, Bill Cellini’s band aroused dancing spirits and continued to keep the pace of the dance in stride with everyone's feelings. During intermission. Bob Koonce and Judy Fluegge were crowned King and Queen of the Junior-Senior Prom of 1963. The dancing finally came to a halt at 12 and everyone left to change clothes for the after-prom party still in store. At 1 a.m. the group met at the Pershing Bowl where they bowled, played cards, and ate. With all these memories neatly tucked in their minds, all went home for a day of rest, with the feeling of having truly experienced Some Enchanted Evening.” Queen Judy Fluegge and King Bob Koonce being crowned by Ron Chamberlain. Compliments o ROTZ INSURANCE AGENCY Niantic, Illinois. iLLINI

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Mrs. Smith presenting Chorus Award to Norma Hawkins. Mr. Dunscomb presenting Class Musician Award to Judy Fluegge, Sue Parish, and Jim Jones. Mr. Angus presenting Student Council Award to Ray Robinson. Ray Robinson, Judy Fluegge, Sue Parish, Mary Zienkosky, First Honor Students. Mr. Hickey presenting NOMA Spelling Award to Judy Fluegge.