Sayreville War Memorial High School - Quo Vadis Yearbook (Parlin, NJ)

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Would you believe she ate the whole thing? Senior CLASS Chauffered limos, girls in the latest style gowns, guys in tuxes, waiters and waitresses serving horsd'oevrs in the lounge . . . was it a Rockefeller reunion? No! It was the Senior Prom. The guests were the Sayreville stu- dents, who were transformed into one of the classiest groups to hit the Somerset Hilton. As the evening progressed, formality diminished as the excitement escalated on the dance floor. The couples Danced the Night Away and only stopped for aching feet and dinner. All was not frenzy and excitement, however. Adding a touch of tenderness to the evening, Joanne Zarick sang and Bunnie Thomas serenaded the couples. As the lyrics touched everyone's hearts, the couples swayed to the bittersweet music. When the music ended and the evening had come to a close, everyone agreed it had been a very spe- cial event. For them, the prom marked the beginning of the end of their senior year. At the senior prom. Ruth Anne Fleming, Tom Lasko. Butch Hoover, and Sue Kraivec share a festive dance t Delighted with their roses and the company of their dates. Lisa Heimel and Carolyn Butitta smile with pleasure In a quiet moment, Brian Stollar and Debbie Emma check their program to see what the rest of the evening holds in store for them.

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ENCHANTED CAFETERIA? Girls just want to have fun! It was time to pull off the fad- ed jeans and concert T-shirts and slip into flowing pastel evening gowns and sharp tux- edos. The brisk evening wind announced it was early May- Prom Time. For some, the Junior Prom- was the first formal occassion they had ever attended; the jitters most people felt the night before made THAT per- fectly clear. After meeting all the parents and taking rolls of pictures, it was time to head for the High School cafeteria. Along the way, visions of greasy cafete- ria food and backless metal chairs almost made many cou- ples turn away. How could they use the cafeteria for such an important event? Nonetheless, everyone bravely marched through the doors. INCREDIBLE!!!! What hap- pened to the broken metal chairs? Where were green, yel- low, and blue murals on the walls? They were nowhere to be seen. By some form of mag- ic, the casual cafeteria was transformed into an elegant ballroom. The room radiated in silver and purple pastels. The table settings reflected the soft light which came from nowhere and music enchanted the senses. Young couples danced in the romantic setting as the hours flew by. The time to leave had arrived. Good-night kisses were exchanged under a moonlit sky. Monday morning it was back to jeans and T-shirts, back to the lunch-time cafeteria. Look- ing around after that magical evening, it was difficult to be- lieve that any of it had actually happened. But the memories are there, and memories are proof enough........ Moved by the magic of the prom, Andrea Vail and her date gaze off into the stars. As the band played Open Arms”, Kathy Palmer and Anthony Vella share a tender moment. 28 JUNIOR PROM

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We Made It!! A brilliant blue sky greeted the members of the class of '84 as they gathered at Memorial Stadium on June 20. There, the seniors were honored for their efforts and achievements during their school years. Before the diplomas were presented, salutatorian Jeff Hollender reflected on the past twelve years and presented the graduating class with sound ad- vice for the future. Valedictorian Matthew Bauer urged his classmates not to be afraid of the future but seize the day with confidence and pride. Bringing a moment of humor to the ceremony. Reverend Anne Roth presented the class with a worn and tattered running shoe. When the laughter died down, her message was a serious one: Take a step into the future. While the speeches emphasized the future, Lisa Cooney reminded the graduates of the past when she sang Memory. The band also added to the occasion with a lively rendition of the Liberty Bell March. After the presentation of awards and diplomas, the new graduates flooded off the field to join their proud families. The feeling in the air was very clear: SCHOOL IS OUT! With the burst of energy, Joni Mayer, Fred Deiker, and Sherri Twardy enjoy a pre- graduation celebration. After graduation. Jimmy Bartkowitz and Donna Dell share a tender The Valedictory is delivered by Matt Bauer moment 30 GRADUATION