Pioneer High School - Conestoga Yearbook (Royal Center, IN)

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 Stairway to Heaven was the theme for the Sweethearts Ball, sponsored by the Sunshine Society. Susan Anderson, selected by the attending couples from a court of six lovely ladies, reigned as queen for the evening. The Cavaliers, a group including the Talents of Pioneer's own Mr. Stimmel, provided the musical entertainment. The dance, twice postponed because of band problems and the coal strike, was finally held in a beautifully- decorated cafeteria. a Sweetheart Couples dance to the music of The Cavaliers , b S. Layer helps decorate for the dance, c Parents served as chaperones for the evening, d Susan Anderson, Queen, e Darei congratulates Susan with roses, f The servers are T. Rhody and M. Cummins, g The Cavaliers , h The Sweetheart Ball SSS comm, consisted of B. Gerlach, K. Kiser, J. Kistler and D. Craw, i Ellen Williams, A. Bonnell, and K. Martin enjoyed each others company, j Songs played by the cavaliers are of great variety, k Bill and Ellen share a special closeness during a slow dance. Stairway to Heaven

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The Pioneer High School students presented the musical Hello Dolly'' on April 21st and 22nd. Both nights were sold out and received standing ovations. A performance was also given April 19th for a special audience including people from Longcliff, the Cass County Home, the Cass County Children's Home, and Chase Manor. Hard work, long hours, and skillful casting by co-directors Patty Jo Cahalan and Carol Jo Gumz contributed to the success of the musical. Mrs. Bonsett directed the exquisite artwork, and Mr. Stimmel directed the clever construction and manipulation of props. Mrs. Rusk donated her time and sewing talents while Mrs. Courtice handled the ticket sales. Mrs. Bryant helped with the make-up and organization backstage. d a Dolly (A. Taylor) tries to match-make T. Myers and S. McClain. b A policeman places Horace Vandergelder (J. Keiser) under arrest, c Horace Vandergelder, Cornelius (S. Cosgray), Barnaby (R. Caudle), and customers sing It Takes a Woman. d Dolly shows the audience the Judge's (G. Houston) beacon. e Horace Vandergelder refuses to let his niece Ermengarde (J. Powlen) marry an artist, f Dolly leads the waiters in a soft shoe dance.