North Branch High School - Bronconian Yearbook (North Branch, MI)

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Prom — April 30, 1983, the night you have always dreamed of. Spending many hours dressing up for your date and staying out later than the usual curfew. The theme this year was “Through the Years” and approximately ninety-five couples enjoyed the evening of dancing at the Deerfield Hall, where refreshments were served and old pictures of their high school years were hung to bring back many memories. At 8:00 the dance began, Threshold” set the romantic mood of many memorial events that will be remembered by each student, none more than the glitter and sparkle of prom night. Mystery and romance filled the air as they danced to the music of “D.J. Steve Carter”. The only sadness in the night was knowing how the theme brought back many memories of “Through the Years”. From the look in the eyes of the Seniors, it was no doubt the ultimate event of their four years at North Branch and the 82-83 prom memories will remain always in the hearts of those who attended.

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Tour 83 — An Unforgettable Experience The band tour schedule was as fol- lows: Wednesday, April 20 — The band departed from North Branch and traveled twelve hours on Mitch- ell bus lines until arriving at Meyersdale, Pennsylvania where they stayed with host families. Thursday, April 21 — The band performed a concert for the Meyers- dale School students. After the con- cert, they traveled three hours to Washington, D.C. and did sightsee- ing on their own. Many visited the White House, Washington Monu- ment, Smithsonian Institute, and the Air Space Museum. After sightsee- ing they traveled to Woodbridge, Virginia and stayed with host fam- ilies. Friday, April 22 — In the morning the band performed a concert and then traveled to John Yancey’s Quality Inn Motel in Williamsburg, Virginia. Some went sightseeing at Old Williamsburg. Saturday, April 23 — Departed for Yorktown High School where the National Competition was held. After both bands performed, they went to Busch Gardens for the day. The awards ceremony was also held at Busch Gardens in the evening. The Windensemble received tro- phies in two areas for first division rating, and overall outstanding in- strumental group. The Concert Band also received two trophies for a first division rating and best in class. The Windensemble has now captured their fourth win at Nationals and second for the Concert Band. After the ceremonies, they departed for Virginia Beach and stayed at How- ard Johnsons. Sunday, April 24 — They spent the day relaxing, shopping and sight- seeing Virginia Beach. Monday, April 25 — They arrived safely in North Branch with no trou- ble along the way. It was a long eighteen hours of being on a bus, al- though many of them found ways to pass time by. Above Mr. Bennett conducts the Concert Band in another rousing performance Below We load for another trip Across top — The group poses with their trophies Below Mr. Sutton gets us to do our best. Brian, Bill and Todd tune up before a performance. 24