Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Pcwtdttb U lefliug fon, P um 86 Meg Bcalrtl On a May evening with stars in their eyes and dates on their arms, students entered the school for An Evening in Paradise. Seven hundred students attended the 1986 Junior-Senior Prom, the first prom held at the school since 1969. Many students objected to the location change (from Memorial Auditorium) at first, but changed their minds realizing this meant more money could be spent on the decorations and the band. Students typically began their evening with dinner at Spartanburg's finer restaurants. Tonya Belue and her date doubled as did many couples. Claude Taylor and his date opted for a more private dinner for two. Other couples waited until after the dance to eat dinner. Some, like Kim Young, even attended after-Prom breakfasts at friends' houses. Couples spent anywhere from thirty minutes to three hours at the actual dance. The time was spent talking with friends, getting pictures taken, and dancing to the sounds of Threshold. Opinions of the band varied. Tonya said it was fair. Johnny Howard said they were OK, I just didn't like their selection of music. The Junior Class sponsored the event by spending a total of $4634.62. Ju- John Wolfe nior members of SAC brainstormed to select the theme, and then went through various books to decide on the decorations. The decision to hold the dance in the cafeteria was becausethe newly remodeled room was bigger than the auditorium, was rent-free, and there was no parking fee. Juniors, with the help of faculty members, worked for more than a week on decorations. The Junior-Senior Prom was an important occasion in students' lives. Susan Thompson said, The Prom is a special event because it's reserved just for Juniors and Seniors and their dates. Kim said, It's fun to go and see who's with who. For Seniors, the Prom marked the last big high school event before graduation. John Wolfe ▲ 1986 was the first year that the Junior-Senior Prom was held in the new cafeteria. Meredith Thomason and her date thoroughly enjoyed their evening in paradise in the transformed lunchroom. prom 86 9

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Members of the Classes of '86 and ► '87 and their dates do a line dance to the tunes of Threshold. The music ranged from slow tunes to top 40 hits. Teachers helped out at the Junior-Senior Prom by chaperoning. Mrs. Jima Sparks and Mrs. Linda Painter converse with Souvanalak Sou-vannaphong and Tharin Pich. ▼ Beth McClure John Wolfe a The change in location from Me morial Auditorium worried some students, but '86 Prom goers were very impressed with the over all effect created by the decorations. Girls and guys express them- ► selves through the different styles of their Prom attire. The traditional gowns with taffeta, lace, and sequins, and tuxedos with cumber-bunds were still popular. John Wolfe John Wolfe 8 prom 86 a Prom is a special time since couples can to know each other well whether they are dating seriously or just good friends. Ted Hamilton and Karen Wilburn enjoy their night.

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After years of study. Julie Wagner was presented the Valedictory | Award. She gives a few words to = fellow students, parents, and 2, guests during the Graduation ceremony. Being a leader is not simple, yet ► Amelia Gauthier accepted the challenge. At the Honors Day assembly she received the Anchor Club's award for outstanding service. 10 honors graduation a Junior Ushers made the presentations of plaques and awards to Seniors at Honors Day. Members of SAC were recognized for their service.