River Forest High School - Ingot Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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“Camelot” entices couples at RF prom “Camelot” delighted approx- imately 100 couples who at- tended the annual junior-senior prom at the Marquette Park Pavilion in Miller. A miniature castle provided the main floor centerpiece, and medieval flags decorated the walls. Table centerpieces con- sisted of a candle and sword arrangement. Souveniers of the prom in- cluded miniature class rings for the girls and ’70 gold tie tacs for the boys. The Johnny Rogers Orches- tra provided musical entertain- ment during the evening. Cindy Thomas and Jerry Stilley were crowned king and queen of the prom. The post prom, which was held at the Red Lantern Inn in Beverly Shores, featured both dining and dancing from 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. The Lincoln Park Zoo provided popular music for dancing. The Ladies Auxiliary of New Chicago chaperoned the event. Most prom goers spent the day after the prom at Turkey Run enjoying picnics, and horseback riding. Above — Senior Debbie Warren and her date Bill Choate examine their prom favors. 22

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Opposite, Top — Students pose for a group picture. Far Left — John Lira takes a break with his ball and chain. Opposite Bottom — Petra Kovacevic and Donna Carter portray their “Mardi Gras” role. Left — Three of RF’s Hollywood Monsters take their place behind the gate. Below — One of the main parts of the dance was dancing to the music of Listen.” Students don costumes for mardi gras dance A Mardi Gras Dance was held at River Forest for the first time since 1963. Costumes, ranging from little girls and Jack and Jills-in-the-box to jail- birds and monsters from the deep, helped to decorate the gym for the occasion. Petra Kovacevic, as Dracula, and Rich Nehring, as a colonial gentleman, were awarded al- bums for the best costumes at the dance. The costumes were judged by faculty members. “Listen,” a pop band from Gary, provided the music for the dance. 21

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Left — Seniors Cindy Thomas and Jerry Stilley, prom royalty, appear to be enjoying their “reign.” Below Left — Prom couples dance to the music of the Johnny Rogers Orchestra. The balcony at the Pavilion provides these couples with an aerial view of the dance floor.