Port Huron High School - Student Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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Sharing an intimate moment, Tom Sheibly and his date dance to their own rhythm. After graduating Tom entered the army. Engrossed in their own thoughts these couples dance the night away. The Prom was held on June 6, 1987. SMACK!! Debby Harmer gives her date a big kiss. Debby was wearing one of the ever- popular wrist corsages. Holding up her dress, Debbie Cripps climbs out of the limousine while the chauffeur holds the door. Robin Mollan waited on the sidewalk. Chatting with some other couples, Paul Harris and Laurie Huff are seated at one of the side tables. Paul was a ’86 graduate of PHHS. 1 1

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I i Prom Gets the Gowns, tuxedos, corsages, and limousines were a few of the main ingre- dients that mixed together to create the perfect ‘piece of cake’ for the Prom for the class of 1987. The Prom was held on June 6, 1987 at the St. Clair County Community College. Couples be-bopped to the strains of sweet music played by D.J. Jack DiGuiseppe. Others gathered to await their moment before the cam- era for that perfect memory — the picture. Before Prom, expensive restaurants were invaded by couples to have dinner before dancing the night away. To dine at some restaurants, such as Charlie’s or the River Crab, the prom couples had to make reservations for that special dinner. After dinner the next stop was to the dance. There were many means of transportation. In search of the fanciest vehicles possible, students borrowed family cars, vans, or rented limousines. One aspect about Prom that students liked was dressing up and getting com- pliments. Fashion conscious female dancers dressed for a splendid night on the town in evening finery. The search for the dress took many girls weeks. As Mickey Morris said, “I loved all the dresses and getting compliments on my dress. Prom is one of the many highlights during the four years of high school; however, it can be a costly tradition. Couples spent up to $275 for the evening. Seniors deserve Prom, stat- ed Lester Killion. Going to expensive restaurants, dressing in formals and re- ceiving compliments are just various reasons why we still keep Prom as a tradition. Eye

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Celebrating the Green by the Big Reds Wearing green apparel to celebrate the Irish holiday, students participated in St. Patrick’s Day. It all started at 12:00 noon in Pine Manuevering her flag skillfully, Melissa Collins kept in step with other flag members. Melissa was a sophomore. Grove Park. The Big Red Marching Machine stepped in time to the beat of selected songs performed by the B.R.M.M. and Northern for the occa- sion through the streets of Port Hu- ron. They ended at the Times Herald building with the last sounds of BRMM’s London Derry Air fading to memory. Next, back at school, many of the students dressed in several shades of green and registered to get points for their class. During their lunch, students went to the Student Activities Center and signed their name after Mr. Burgess approved of, or joked about, their apparel. The points earned went to- ward a picnic for the homeroom with the most points. The day ended with a St. Patrick’s Day dance in the celebration of the day. Mike Mullins played the popular songs and some traditional Irish mu- sic as well. Counting the evening’s proceeds, Mr. Burgess directed Student Council through June ’87. Mr. Burgess won the Social Studies Educator award, also. Talking in between songs, Bubba Bush and Kelly Durham show their enthusiasm. Bubba was also a hockey player. Slowing down from the night’s activities, Helga Hoffman and John Roth dance to a popular slow song. Helga was in Honors Band and the Big Red Marchine Machine. 12 St. Patrick’s Dance