Saint Anthony Village High School - Villager Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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the arrival of pop concert time. A featured soloist at the concert, French horn player Gayle Sjoblom performs Concerto for Horn. It's Time, It's Time, It's Time, It's Time . . . Tension and anticipation mount as Bongo (Jeff Sowden) receives a glittering build-up from Fifi (Linda Wagner) prior to his perilous double flying back flip landing in a chair attempt. During a brief intermission, Mary Asmus, Mary Meister, and Cindy Rick-ett assist with the serving of coffee and doughnuts. 19

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The lowering of the brightly lighted sign and the opening strains of Cole Porter selections signal the start of the Pop Concert. Shocking the audience with their indecent exposure, John, Mark, and Steve revive memories of Skinny Dippers 1890. Folk singers Carol Sherman and Jeff Sowden philosophize on the topics of stamp-lickin', lunch toters, and hors d'oeuvres. It's time, it's time, it's time ... ! Yes, Pop Concert time had once again rolled around at VHS on the nights of April 30, May 1 and 2. In a program featuring pop tunes including Cole Porter numbers, selections from the hit musical SWEET CHARITY, and the award-winning Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, the band members displayed not only musical talents but their adeptness in many other fields. A return performance of the infamous An-dorian Philharmonic Wind Ensemble, original folk songs, and the world premier of Skinny Dippers 1890 were designed to tickle the audience's funny bone, while toe-tapping dance numbers and a free style acrobatic routine by State A.A.U. gymnastics champion Leslie Henry represented the more serious efforts of the group. As a result of the Pop Concert, the remaining financial needs for the band's summer trip to Atlantic City were met. Questioning band girls impatiently await

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Switching to a faster tempo are Cherie, Marsha, and the two Jims. As prom night 1970 gets under way, VHS couples await their formal announcement in the traditional Grand March. Come follow me.1 Rain Falls but Sun Shines 'Over the Rainbow' Untimely stormy weather provided no visible damper to the excitement and expectations of Prom night, May 9, as the gayly bedecked VHS couples entered the never-never land of Over the Rainbow in the Provincial Room of the Normandy Hotel. Following a formal introduction of the couples by joanne Monson and Cindy Durbahn in the Grand March, the unusual lively beat of the rock band The Youngsters provided the music for the remainder of the evening. Photographs taken by Bengtson Studios against a background of huge bright flowers and pressed corsages and boutonnieres later remained as tangible proof of the dreamlike evening. 20 Couples enjoy the various entertaining” aspects of prom.