Parry McCluer High School - Parrimac Yearbook (Buena Vista, VA)

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A NIGHT BUBBLING in the background, the fountain has been sabotaged with Ivory dishwashing detergent. But Lem Byers and Pam Sandidge glide across the floor oblivious to the prank. SLOT MACHINES provide a back- ground as Hans Mohler, Carson Ir- vine, and Susie Hawes take a break. “TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT” is played as senior Blair Woodward and his date, Jamie Bradford, are pre- sented preceding the Senior Dedica- tion Dance. 24 Prom

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Pinte el IDNIGHT’ ° iy The final months of school passed quickly with a barrage of activities occupying everyone’s time. Almost every organization was involved in some springtime project. Dances continued to be a favorite activity of the students, with the traditional Sadie Hawkins’ dance breaking the accepted boy-asks-girl routine. Temporary vows were taken and couples were “married ‘til midnight.” Other traditional events in- cluded the BV Relays in which members of the track team par- ticipated, and the FBLA- sponsored Walkathon which raised funds for the March of Dimes. The Drama Club, continuing its annual practice, presented “The Swimmer” in One-Act Play Competition. The production was rated “Superior” in district and regional competition, and for the first time the school was repre- sented in the State Showcase of One-Act plays. The Band also remained active by participating in a Memorial Day salute honoring the deceased Servicemen. Other traditions were retained as the annual Awards Assembly was held featuring the presenta- tion of honors such as the “Good Guy Award”, citizenship medals, and athletic awards. Other organizations chose to end the year in ways that took them away from the immediate school area, as trips to Kings Dominion were enjoyed by mem- bers of the Biology classes and by members of the Monogram Club. HONORING THE DEAD, | the Marching Blues participate in Memorial Day Ceremonies held at the cemetery. CHARLOTTESVILLE was the final step as the Drama Club performs for the State Showcase of One-Act Plays. Tracey Armstrong, Stephan Moore, Keith Hickman, and Darrell Painter participate in the final production.

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ON THE TOWN After a year of bright, fiery colors and a non-traditional theme, the prom returned to a more elegant motif. The juniors selected “A Night on the Town” as the theme and transformed the gymnasium into a classy night club-casino. Weeks of preparation included designing and painting walls de- picting dancing girls, slot ma- chines, casino lounges, and cashier windows. The task of preparing the gym began Thursday afternoon and continued until midnight on Fri- day evening. Throughout the day on Friday, juniors were excused from classes to put up the ceiling, assemble the bard- stand, and set up the entrance. On Saturday paint-strewn jeans and shirts were thrown aside and evening gowns and tuxedos were donned. Twenty- fourth street was blocked off so curious onlookers would not interfere with traffic. Couples were greeted by a red carpet in the simulated lobby. Bellhops handed out scrolls as the guests entered. “The Pro- phets” from Fredericksburg pro- vided the music including the theme song, ‘“Tonight’s the Night” for the Senior Dedica- tion Dance. SKIPPING CLASS on Friday, Chris Irvine, a member of the ceiling com- mittee, helps to prepare the prom ceiling. AN EXTRA TOUCH, a flowered hat, completes the evening attire o f freshman Dee Meade, as she attends the prom with junior Timmy Chittum. THE CENTERPIECE for the prom, a fountain, is prepared by juniors Joe Henson, Nug Hickman, Chris Byles, Tammy Burch, Pinky Brantley, and Annie Cash. Prom 25