Potomac High School - Prowler Yearbook (Dumfries, VA)

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Swinging Like other couples, Tabitha Dove and Jeff Clarke discovered that dancing was great fun. Cinderella ’86 Instead of a pumpkin carriage, Cin¬ derella came in a limo. Instead of a white lace dress, she wor black la- mee. Instead of living a fairy tale, Cin¬ derella went modern. Prom 86 ' s theme came from a sone title. However, many of the students considered Stairway to Heaven a classic Led Zeppelin song unlike the more romantic songs that are often used as prom themes. Couples were even spotted swaying to it in secluded corners of the Springfield Hilton ballroom. Another change in tradition was the formal wear. Electric blue, jet black, gold lamee, and leopard skin designs replaced fluffy pastel dresses. The ba¬ sic black tux was replaced with white, blue, and light grey and bow ties to match the dresses. A few guys ap¬ peared in top hats carrying canes. Chauffered Limousines were the classiest way to arrive at the big event. Couples who ventured to rent limos could spend over a hundred dollars for the evening. The limos carried them to dinner at restaurants like Carnegie ' s in D.C. or Blackey ' s in Springfield. At the prom, the band Oz livened the mood by playing a varied reper¬ toire of songs for the multitulde of dancing feet. 1 just thought everyone was acting just as pretty as they looked, com¬ mented Mrs. Dial, one of the teachers who helped chaperone the festivities. The prom patrons ' feelings were simi¬ lar. Thanks to the sponsorship of Mr. Paul Szymonski and Ms. Charlotte Stultz, Gina Gumbar ' s efforts as chair¬ person and the dedication of the prom committee, most of the stu¬ dents agreed it was a great success. Well, maybe not everyone . . . My cummberbund kept falling off when 1 danced, said Lito Cabading. Riding in a limousine added a touch of class to the evening for Andy Yentsch and Katie Hernandez. Happiness is. All dressed up! Being with your friends. Michelle Boyd and Cae¬ sar Benavidas take a break from the dance floor to enjoy refreshments. Sporting a classic white tuxedo Trip ' ' Ralph Carder looked dapper in his top hat. He also carried a cane. Prom 9 M -

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8 Prom Prom Royalty Facial expressions say more than words. Mr. Ferrebee congratulates Corey Puckett and Stacy Talbot, the new Prom King and Queen. Picture Perfect Being positioned for a portrait isn ' t as easy as it looks. Rob Willis and Geralyn McLernan are in need of a bit of assistance for the right pose.

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Salutations Salutatorian Laura Best reminisces the past four years with classmates before they receive their diplomas. Opportunities Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy, who assist¬ ed in saving President Ronald Reagan from an assasin ' s bullet, speaks to graduates about op¬ portunities for their future. Future Hopes Speaking for his classmates, Valeditorian Brian Singstock expresses optimism for their hopes for the future and bids farewell to Potomac. Waiting Front row members of the class of ' 86 stand proudly waiting as the remainder of the group files into the stadium. 0 Graduation