Prairie Heights Community High School - Galaxy Yearbook (Lagrange, IN)

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Enchantment Fills Evening One believed they must be stepping into the fairyland of Cinderella as they entered upon the 1969 Sweetheart Dance. The soft glowing lights of the candles flickered gently upon the pink and velvet cupids floating about the room. And many a couple left their hopes known to the often used wishing well. The night glowed with happiness for those present, but an air of excitement surrounded the evening. During the weeks students had been voting by pennies for their favorite king and queen candidate. Many whispered consultations were held over the ballot boxes as students tried to decide who was ahead. Finally as the last votes had been counted it was time for the presentation of the new king and queen. Jill VanWagner and Ralph Wilson, senior candidates, were announced as the proud owners of the title 1969 Sweetheart King and Queen . Content with the royalty chosen for this year, the ball came to an end. The Queen and Her Court. FROXT ROW: JoAnn VanWagner, freshman; Dawn Merriman, sophomore; Jill VanWagner, senior; Linda Spillner, junior. BACK ROW: Doug Borden, Knisely, sophomore; Ralph Wilson, senior; 14 Student Life

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ifchttl ,rit NAkiNu The seniors displa ed their bubbling spirit with the winning float. Defeet the Ma earned them the rotating trophy along with a check for the class treasury. Panther back Levilz streaked across the field for a touchdown. Co-captains. Craig Siders and Rich Earnsberger. present Pan with an autographed football, roses, and a kiss. Pam Young accepts her crown from last year ' s radiant queen. Bobbie Keves.

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An array of ecstasy filled the evening as couples found their way Only a Penny A Wish was asked of couples as they danced to the wrought iron bench and dark red velvet cushion. and wished and dreamed the night away. March oj Dimes Allen Captures Crown, Acclaims Royal Title Miss Cynthia Allen, 17 year old blue- eyed daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Allen of R. l Pleasant Lake, Indiana, captured the title of Miss March of Dimes for Prairie Heights High School. During the annual March of Dimes dance at the armory in Angola. Cindy was be- stowed with a lovely rose corsage. As representing our school she presented the amount of S91 to the March of Dimes Fund. A blanket collection was well con- tributed to at the Eastside-Prairie Heights Basketball game and contribu- tions were made by students in March of Dimes Folders. Other candidates for Queen were: Connie Hicks, junior: Char- lotte Sobasky, sophomore; and Carol Beer, freshman. Students voted with coins in boxes provided by the candidates. This money was also used to meet our March of Dimes goal. Congratulations. Cindy and may your reign be memorable. Student Life 15