Norwin High School - Pennon Yearbook (Irwin, PA)

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20 Prom A city skyline serves as the back- ground for the couple pictures, Ryan Dunlap and Melanie Gettemy, Mike Paat and Erika Lemke, Heather Petrak and Mike Ehman. Ties That Bind he Big Apple, Times Square, A Knight on Broadway. Norwin,s prom with its elegant formal at- tire and spirited atmosphere ri- valed any Broadway happening. Davoli's was transformed into a star-speckled festive site for the 1987 Junior-Senior Prom. A city skyline provided the backdrop for pictures. A sumptious buffet overflowing with an assortment of entrees and desserts was served midway through a night of dancing. With the dance floor filled to capacity, Jahm provid- ed many hours of music. '-S, it ...xr As Jahm provides the music, couples fill the dance floor to capacity, Lace, bows, pearls, flowers all compli- ment the fashionable gowns of Kelly Neel, Jodi Frishof, Dianne Kelon, Joslyn Winnie, Luann Staigvil, Jill Gigliotti, Me- lanie Gettemy, Erika Lemke, and Diane Hirst. i il ' f B 3 4. USh2fSi Debra Constantine, Tina De- Ushers: Nicholas Colinear, Ken Cardiff, Zorzi, Candie Day, Kendra Mathias, Jason Ribar, Michael Unnone, Steven Heather Carrick, Jenn Boch Marchand, Ron Wiesner r fl

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hat! Who would ever go back to school over Christmas vacation? Two hundred seventy-one cou- ples did just this on December 26 from 7 - 10:30 p.m. for the annual Sno-Ball. Sponsored by the Letterwinners, this annual holiday event was held as a fund raiser for various club projects. Decorated with traditional holiday colored streamers of red and green and multi-colored lights, the cafeteria was trans- formed into a winter wonder- land. The misty lights of a Christ- mas tree in the courtyard added an extra festive touch. A live group, The Band Elite, situated by what is normally the lunch line doors, provided the musical entertainment. Snacks and bev- erages were also included to stave off hunger until most cou- ples departed and visited vari- ous places for a late night snack. In the weeks prior to the cele- bration, the seniors elected Sno- Ball king and queen candidates. As the couples arrived, ballots were distributed and the final voting took place. At approxi- mately 9:30 p.m. the long await- ed results were announced. Cho- sen as king and queen were Traci Costantino and Lee Moffatt. Relgnlng as the 1987-1988 Sno-Ball king and queen, Lee Moffatt and Traci Costantino walk to center stage for the crowning. MW! Refreshments and conversations with other couples help Leslie Defalco and Rob Dingeldein pass the time as they wait for the next slow dance. Sno Ball 19

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Tracey Topper and Lisa Petrak Throughout life we all meet hundreds of people in and out of school. Many of these people we have completely forgotten or perhaps we wish to forget. Many are still faces we see everyday but have very little to do with. A small select few however, we have close contact with on a dai- ly basis and would not want to live without them. These are our friends. Some are our best friends. However, not everyone can have friends forever. In fact, very few have friends more than a short time. People change as they growg their interests be- come different and their friend- ships dissolve leaving more memories. A few of Norwin's se- niors this year, though, not only have memories, but their friend- ships still remain as well. These friendships have lasted since perhaps before first grade. The lucky ones who are able to claim this are: Tracey Topper and Lisa Petrak, Paula Vorkapich and Heather Doyle, Matt Com- mon and Troy Funk, and Steph- anie Whalen and Cathy Mugnano. Tracey and Lisa first met at CCD before starting school. When the first nervous day of first grade began, Lisa recog- nized Tracey and decided to re- introduce herself. They've been friends ever since, Both believe that because of Lisa's friendli- ness, they got off to such a great start. The trust in each other is what has kept the friendship strong. The two often go to Hills to walk around or to Rax for dinner on Fridays just to get to- since eighth grade, Tracey and Lisa have made plans to get an apartment together until mar- riage. Whenever they're at the mall, they like to pick out things to decorate it with. Although they're uncertain if they'll attend the same college, it's definitely something they'd like to do. Meeting on the first day of kindergarten at Larimer Elemen- tary, Troy and Matt became friends sitting on the school bus together. Although separated in sixth grade, going to the same school and living only minutes away from each other has kept this friendship going for so many years. The two enjoy riding mo- torcycles together when they can find the time. Troy says, We like to go riding because Troy Funk and Matt Common gether and talk. This is especial- ly enjoyable because their class schedules keep them separated most of the day. One of Tra- cey's fondest memories is when we went to Slippery Rock without our parents for a week. We did all kinds of wild things and met a lot of fun peo- ple. It was just a great weekf, As for Lisa, she recalls their first night at Tingles. 'fWe danced a lot and met a bunch of people. It was probably so memorable be- cause we had always said, tWe have to go up to Tingles.' When we finally did, it was neat. Ever Heather Doyle and Paula Vorkapich you always find some new hill to climb or trail to follow and you shows up and it seems that I'm the only one of his friends that goes. Well I guess what I'm say- ing is that l'll go through any- thing to help him out and I know hefd probably do the same for me. Cathy and Stephanie met in kindergarten at Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School. The two girls have a lot in common because they grew up together and go everywhere together. They really enjoy going out and having a good time socializing or shopping. Although the future is not quite certain, Cathy feels shefll probably move away while Stephanie may go to school af- ter graduating from Norwin, One thing though, they plan to remain friends far into the future. Paula and Heather met in kindergarten at Hartford Heights Elementary School. During the past thirteen years, theyfve been through everything from Brownies to the Senior Prom. Playing piano, tennis, and working at Kennywood in the summer are just a few of the things both girls enjoy. They also go to football games, the mall, the movies, and study calculus together in their spare time. Heather comments that, Paula and I have been friends since kindergarten and it won't end with high school. We plan to Stephanie Whalen and Cathy Mugnano can't really get tired of it. Al- though some things can easily break a good friendship, Matt tells us that, In fourth grade we were talking after school about wrestling and how to do a drop- kick, I tried to explain it. Then he tried one, broke his arm and didn't even cry. Every year around Matt's birthday, says Troy, we get a bad snowstorm and usually he has a little party for his family and a few friends, Well, every year his family room together at Penn State next year. Although not all of us have had our friends as long as these eight members of the Class of '88, certainly we each have one significant friendship thatfs just as special as this. Hopefully through class reunions and other get-togethers, this senior class will still have people who can claim being friends since first grade. Friends 21