San Gabriel Mission High School - Pioneer Yearbook (San Gabriel, CA)

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ali Wm: The plush atmosphere of the Sheraton West provided a dramatic scene for another unforgettable Senior Prom. The all too brief evening was enhanced by the romantic music of Bob Rogers who set the atmosphere that pre- vailed throughout the night. tv Climaxing the year's most important event, the seniors converse gaily at their prom. Senior class presidents, Ellen Gatz and Bill Reiss, proceed for the crowning at the Senior Prom. Entrancing music set the mood for an evening of festivity to be remembered for years to come. The long-awaited-for event will be a fond memory in the years to come and May 27 will remain the subiect of many conversations. The eve- ning was climaxed by the traditional crowning of the Blessed Virgin, ending a truly Jolie Nuit.

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7 dappwed an 794154 sophs show how. As you all know, anything can happen in Paris, and the Sopho- mores took their audiences across the Atlantic to prove it. Where else can row on row of mustached artists march in intricate forma- tions, and gay young mademoiselles dance happily through the streets. As shown in the skit, Parisian street cleaners don't even bother to sweep up dead bodies although they are very meticulous about the blood stains. Pretty parasols and the use of black light created a rally with the charm and gaiety exclusive to gay Paree. Yes, the sophs gave us a wonderful time and it all happened in Paris. Dancing dolls give us a taste of Paris in a picturesque Champs Elysees setting. Artists with a trench flair form a P for Paris. Laughter echoed through Mission as sophs put on a skit which could have happened only in Paris. Precise hand movements and colorful paraxols added to the dramatic effect of the sophomore rally. 209

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Amidst the French Colonial atmosphere of the Montebello Country Club, Mission juniors stepped into the sophisticated society, many of them for the first time. Elegantly dressed and elegantly m a n n e r e d, they danced the night away to the lilting music of Dick Anderson. K... . SL Lovely music and lovely ladies equal an enioyable evening. w Junior class presidents, Diane Benken and Joe Miano, ask our Lady's blessing after crowning her statue. Vt acicwted 7wte'zZcmfe Those pausing to catch their breath could stand and gaze past the ancient oaks surround- ing the club, down at the twink- ling lights of the city. The early morning hours found them en- joying Hollywood's night life until the Cinderellas had to be taken home to dream of their next prom. 3 x 'wzgsgf me amerenr errecls on impressionable young girls is aptly reflected in these enraptured faces