Roosevelt High School - Roundup Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Prom’s ‘illusions’ are grand “Grand Illusions” was the theme for the 1979 Senior Prom. This momentous dance took place at the Drake Olmstead Center May 12, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Olmstead Center was im- aginatively decorated by members of the senior board under the supervi- sion of Mrs. Betty Hyde, senior ad- visor. Balloons, mirrors, and Right: Barb Fehrs, Jeff Brooks, John Witmer, and Jane Lynch pose for the photographer before dancing to the next number. Below: Vicki Van Verth and Kellie Doyle seem to be having a good time. Lower right: Something amusing attracts the attention of Kim Dempewolf and her date. streamers were used to carry out the theme. As couples walked in, they were handed mirrors in a blue case with the words “Grand Illusions” as a souvenir from the dance. Handsome couples dressed in black tuxedos and long as well as mid-calf dresses moved to the music of the band, “Cocoa.” Music ranged from slow dance songs by the Commodores to the disco beat of Donna Summer. John Roberts was the official photographer at the prom, and smil- ing couples kept his shutter clicking. After the dance, the fun was by no means over. The majority went to parties in various homes to celebrate the remainder of the night. 12

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TOGA . . . Students attired in togas graced the tables at the annual senior breakfast, May 18. At 7 a.m. the ma- jority of the senior class had arrived, draped in colorful sheets of different patterns and shades. Co-chairpersons Marla Dille and Lisa Lindstrom succeeded in creating a Greek atmosphere, and carrying out TOGA , . . the theme “Toga” throughout the cafeteria. Hungry Greeks formed long lines, waiting not for “nectar and am- brosia” but for a typical American breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee cake, fruit cup, and breakfast beverages. While everyone was enjoying the TOGA . . . meal. President Emily Matthews and Vice-President Barney Fie read wills and prophecies that had been written by seniors about their classmates. After listening to live music provided by a student band, seniors proceeded to the auditorium for line of march practice. Upper left: Senior Greek Goddesses mingle at the Toga breakfast. Left: Doug Worman and Carole Whitmore seem to be enjoying themselves while listening to the band. Above: Bill Koehn and his friend sing at breakfast.

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their dancing ability. Lower left: Jeff Sanders, Susan Worley, Marcia Campbell, and Pete Wolf chat during the band ' s break. A fun evening spent in a variety of ways 13