Rockville High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Rockville, IN)

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--e Memories e- --g JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM.1950 One would never have recognized the beautiful ballroom in which the prom was held last May as the new gymnasium if he hadn't known it before. The playing floor had been separated from the bleachers by thousands of multi-colored crepe paper strips. At the west end of the gym was a wishing well in which many coins were thrown by the dancers with the hopes of having their wishes fulfilled. Among the other decorations were punch tables, at which Marilyn Neet and Jeannie Gallatin served, and two beautiful archwavs. A white background with the numerals 1950 em- bedded in blue were behind Bill Riedel's Orchestra at the east end of the ballroom. The dancing floor was set apart from the rest of the room by a white picket fence of which many flowers were entwined. The big moment of the prom, the crowning of the queen, finally arrived. Jessie ?ultz was crowned Queen of the 1950 Prom bv Carleton Butler, junior class vice-presidentr Her attendants were Donna Patricia Hiatt and Lois Jean Hartman. After her coronation the queen and her escort led the Grand Marcha Before the dance a fine banquet served by the Eastern Star was held at the Masowic Hall. The theme of the dinner, Hitch Vovr Wagon to a Star , was illustrated by suitable decorations and favors. Dick Habine acted as Master of Ceremonies and Joan Britton, president of the junior class, gave the wel- coming speech. The response was given by Fred Eldridge, president of the senior class. Later Jerry Welch read the 1950 Class Will, and Leon Bowman gave the propher. There is no question as to the success of the prom. Although much time and effort went into the preparation for this big event, the juniors considered it time well spent. Again they wish to express their appreciation to Mr. Adams, Mr. Holmes, and the numerous ee make the 1950 prom the -26- '

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e... Memories e-- SOPHOMORE CLASS President...............Doris Cooper Vice-president..........Tom McMurtry Secretary..........Dorothy Dickerson Treasurerooooooooc-o-eooooDaVid Todd The class has been very active in extra-curricular activities. All the girls of the class joined h-Teens and a few of the boys entered Hi-Y, F.F.A., and the Rifle Club. Fourteen members are in chorus and fifteen in band. Many of the latter group participated in the solo and ensemble contests. Four students entered the geomefry and Latin contests and Robert Lee took part in the Oratorical Contest. , t In the realm of sports, the class of '53 has shown much promise. Two .h , boys were on the varsity basketball squad and'eight members played on the B I. team. Seeen were members of the football squai. ' . i . c... . r f. A ' . At the Halloween Festival the 01653 made money by selling ple, cake, I a chili, and hot chocolate, white. their skit merited fourth place. They presented a one-act play for the Christmas program. The sophomore class wishes to thank Mr. Williams for being their sponsor this year. -30-