North Gaston High School - Noga Yearbook (Dallas, NC)

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prices, and choose the band. Choosing the band took the longest to get done. The prom steering committee went to the Charlotte Civic Center twice to hear bands. This year they chose 'SXenon. They played a lot of good songs. Melissa was very pleased with the way everything turned out. Some juniors had a lot to say about the prom. Leslie Jenkins said. ul really enjoyed Eyeing out the sophomores at the Homecoming Dance. 5 being in Charlotte. lt was so elegant and it sui- ted my taste. Phyllis Clemmer seemed to feel the same way. I thought the band was great. It was so exciting. l thought it was a lot Slow songs really bring two people closer together. lo f better than being in the cafeteria. There were many people who felt the prom was bet- ter away from school. such as Gene Crowly, lt was better than last year because I liked it being in Charlotte. Melanie Scarborough and Jack Ledford both said they had a great time and they hope it's as good their senior year. Friends enjoy being together at the Homecoming Dance. Students at the prom were formal but free about getting down on the dance lloor. Tawfledfnfd and Nancy Cvittens seem to be dancing the night away. Student Life 1 23

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From Funk to Formal There are several dances held during the school year. Two of the most important ones are the Homecoming dance and the prom. Getting pictures back reminded everyone how exciting prom night was. Traveling to Charlotte really made May 3 a night on the townf' People, different colors of styles and tuxedos, and beautiful gowns filled the dance floor at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. Planning the magical night was a hard, but successful accomplishment for the prom steering committee. This was the first year in six years that the prom has been outside of the school. Melissa Smith, Junior class vice- president, worked hard to get her job done. Everyone on the committee pitched in and helped as much as possible. Carla Abemathy really handled the money with great patience. The prom steering committee had a lot of work to do before the prom. First of all, they Sherry Hope and Jesse James seem to be enjoying each other's company at the prom. 22 I Student Life had to make sure there was enough money to people at the Radisson and figure out the have the prom in Charlotte before discussing finances for the room They had to plan the it with and getting approval from Mr refreshments order the napkins order in Costner. The committee had to meet with the vitations set up the pictures figure out ticket The prom steering committee, Amy Maier, Melissa Smith, Leslie Jenkins, Tonya Friday, Jack Ledford, Todd Anderson, Sharon Wright, Sharon Anthony, Karen Anthony, Roslyn Ervin, Carla Abemathy, Joey Watts really made the prom a big success.

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Places To Go There really aren't a lot of places to go in Gastonia on the weekends, but some students make the best of what.it has to offer. The most popular hangouts are McDonalds, Eastddge Mall, and Dimmen- sions. Some altematives for students are for them to go to parties or to Charlotte. Most students who work on the weekends miss out on school games and just about every- thing else but the parties. Brooke Halk stated, 6 'I work on the weekends, but sometimes I ride to Franklin or go to McDonalds,, ' Mike Muskelly, who works at Hannais Cafeteria, added, I never have time to do anything except play football and work. ' ' Thea Propst said, ' 'I go to the mall to shop with friends on the week- ends. ' ' Jeff Rogers just ' 'hangs around with friends. Halk Muskelly dglmlnnill,qq.l1asdqn Q ride the train at Time-Out. Greg Bivens watches cars cruise Franklin at McDonalds. Propst Rogers 24 X Student Life