St Ferdinand High School - Crusader Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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The ’71 Junior-Senior Prom was an evening of dancing, couples enjoy having a quiet moment or two in a night that music, fun, excitement, and, of course, memories. Here the ended too soon for everyone. ‘White Lace and Promises’—Prom Theme Candlelight, formals, tuxedos, soft music, and walls covered with crepe paper can add up to only one thing— a prom. The FHS Junior-Se- nior Prom, held at the American Legion, was truly one to remember. The juniors spent many long hours planning and decorating for the event. “White Lace and Promises” served as the theme. The music was pro- vided by the “Copperfields” from Louisville. Kristi Fritz sang the theme song, “We’ve Only Just Begun,” while King Pat Leuken and Queen Mary Gaesser were being crowned. Class prophecies were read during one of the less serious moments. For after-prom activities, a party and breakfast were given by the ju- niors at the Yellow Banks Recreation Center at Selvin. LEFT: Judy Ebert and date, Joe Mehling, begin their evening of fun and memories.

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 Connie Maxwell (Carolyn Weyer) listens as Betty Lou (Mary Gaesser) and Bernadine Smith (Lois Dilger) explain the appearance of the living room. What happened when a devoted father, with his family’s happiness and security in mind, received a let- ter by mistake that said his ances- tors were of questionable back- ground? Laughter was what hap- pened when the seniors put on the three-act comedy, “It’s Great to Be Crazy.” John Maxwell suddenly found his future collapsing. He imagined he was losing his mind and didn’t quite understand his daughter, Bet- ty Lou, who was writing poetry. Wilbur Maxwell and his bosom friend, Hercules Nelson, added to the confusion as they made chairs and pictures move and had maga- zines do the 100-yard dash. When theives stole S5000 from the company’s safe, things seemed hopeless; but thanks to the neigh- borhood policewoman, Clara Smith, the money was returned and the mysterious letter was found to be a mistake. Insanity Combine to Confuse in Senior Play Wilbur (Randy Nord) and his bosom pal, Hercules, (Pat Lueken) attempt to see into a not-so-bright future of unbelievable events. Betty Lou (Beverly Begle) keeps her conversa- tion alive with a series of “Oh yes, Bernadine.”

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ABOVE: Brenda Gehlhausen and her escort enjoy the music and dancing as they catch the memories of the evening. RIGHT: King Pat Lueken and Queen Mary Gaesser dance to the song dedicated to them. BELOW: Stu- dents, teachers, and guests meet on mutual ground, the dance floor, as the night of “White Lace and Promises” shines on.