Shelbyville High School - Squib Yearbook (Shelbyville, IN)

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' A 1960 PROM COURT-Janice Metz and Phil Lackey, Cindy Mullen and Doug Lackey, Trudy Haley and Ted Honey. 1960 PRONFS THEME WAS MHARBOR LIGHTSQQ Harbor Lights seemed to be an excellent choice for the theme of the 1960 Junior and Senior Prom, for the Paul Cross Gym was trans- formed into a waterside night club. Topping off the festive atmosphere, which made the dance a memorable occasion for all those who attended, was the Gary Miller Orchestra which provided music from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the night of May 13. Credit for the Prom itself went appropriately to the sponsors, the class officers, and members of the Prom committees -- all of whom contri- buted tremendously to its success. The high light of the dance was, of course, the crowning of the queen by the junior class pres- ident, Dick Schoelchg as a result, the night club patrons awaited the announcement of the selection of the queen with tense expectations. Cindy Mullen, one of the three candidates elected to the court by votes of the junior boys, was escorted by Doug Lackey. Cindy was a member of G. A. A. and of Home Economics Club, and an S. H. S. yell leader. The second yell leader on the court was Jan- ice Metz, whose date for the evening was Phil Lackey. Janice worked actively in Booster Club, G. A. A., Future Teachers Club, Forum, and Sunshine Society. Trudy Haley was escorted by Ted Honey, like the other girls on the court, Trudy also participated in extracurricular activities. Trudy has served as president of the Sopho- more Sunshine Society, secretary of G. A. A., and a member of Forum and of Booster Club. After the Prom, the upperclassmen scurried to the Elks Club for the annual Post-Prom Party, which was held until the wee hours of the morning. This party was planned, spon- sored, and organized by civic service clubs and sororities. In addition to entertainment, free food and soft drinks were provided for all. This was a fitting climax to a wonderful eve- ning. 19

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The Rockettes perform at the 1959 May Festival. The Festival Meant Hard Work Claudia Barnes and Vickey Beckley practice a dance rou- tine for the number, Thank Heaven, presented at the May Festival this year. F0122 This group of girls is practicing after school for the dance number to Take Me Along, which was presented at this year's May Festival. 18 ay jedfiuaf The traditional Arch Dance, in which twenty jun- ior girls participated, made an entrance way for the May Queen and her court. The Arch dancers were all dressed in white and carried arches which they had decorated. The Rockettes, another traditional group, made a spectacular presentation of formations to the audi- ence. Hard work and cooperation among the mem- bers of the chorus line contributed to the perfection of the dance. Many of the musical selections for the dance num- bers in this year's May Festival were from hit Broad- way shows which were later made into motion pic- tures. Miss Martha Darby, a dancing instructor from Indianapolis, coached the students who participated in these dances. The S. H. S. choir, under the direction of Martin Schulz, sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic as its feature number in the May Festival. The golden voices of the choir furnished the background music for the dance numbers of Gigi Cwhich was danced by Carmen Coers and Fred Thomasl, Take Me Along Cdanced by a group of girlsl, i'Thank Heaven Cdanced by an all girl groupl, and Gary, Indiana Cdanced by a group of three boys and three girlsb. Jan Scott, featured vocalist, began the evening by singing Diane and Tammy The Goldenaires, S. H. S.'s dance band, provided music for the traditional Arch Dance and for the formations of the Rockettes. The newly formed Shelbyette group gave their interpretation of the theme, Peter Gunn. Under the direction of Fritz Chesser, the marching band Went through several formations before ending with its traditional S, at which time the Shelby school song was played.

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A scene of the dance floor at the 1959 Junior-Senior Prom, Stairway to the Stars. 1959 Prom pictures were taken by John Simpson. Iuniors and Seniors Whirled Around A X . WY Janet Wagner, 1959 Junior-Senior Prom Queen. 20 1959 Hom On May 15, 1959, the Junior and Senior Prom was held in the midst of beautiful scenery, dim lights, and soft music provided by the Harold Turner Orchestra. The theme for the 1959 Prom was Stairway to the Stars. The tradi- tional ceremony and ethereal scenery made Prom night truly a 'inight to remember ! Over this grand event, the queen, Janet Wagner, presided with her attendants, Lynn Dellekamp and Martha Davisg the escorts were Harold Stewart, Jerry Andrews, and Wendell Aldridge. The queen was elected by the junior boys, and the announcement was made that night. The gym was truly a stairway to the stars , for the decoration commitee, headed by Steve ,,... .