St Josephs High School - HiWay Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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P ' cauon XO K On May 10, 1957, the class of ' 58 presented its Junior Prom amid the enchanting atmosphere of a Parisian Paradise. Upon arrival couples were met by a Garcon attired in a costume befit- ting the occasion. At the head of the stairs stood the Arc de Triumphe through which all guests passed upon entrance to the dance floor. On stage the Eiffel Tower rose high above the Mickey Isley orchestra which was providing the music. Descending into Cafe Continental, guests were escorted to tables covered by red and white checked tablecloths. In the center of each the flickering flames of the candles danced from their positions atop the champagne bottles. Tiny repli- cas of the Eiffel Tower enclosing perfume bottles served as favors. At eleven o ' clock the crowning of the king and queen took place. After being chosen, Paul Menucci and Nancy Tepe led every- one in the Grand March. Midnight came all too soon for the happy tourists as they regretfully took leave of a wonderful Parisian holiday. Susie Benko, Dennis Van Poppel, Judy Tennyson, and Mike Russo moke their grand appearance for the Parisian Paradise. Nancy Tepe is crowned Queen of the Prom by Class President, Tom Lower. A perfect setting for the Cafe Continental 16 The reigning King and Queen dance to the strains of Lo Vie en Rose.

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Ron Gerencher, first place winner of the Soph- omore division. Dave Deko and Archie Jeffers, second and third place v inners of the Sophomore division. In promoting interest in scholastic achievement, the members of the Sophomore and Freshman English classes participated in its second annual declamation contest. Before an assembly of both classes the selections given varied from humorous poetry to serious prose. The judges, chosen from the faculty, had some difficulty in eliminating all but three of the contest- ants. It was evident to all that the speakers, the elite of the oratorical circle, had spent much time and practice in their presentations. In the Sophomore division the final decision rested upon Ron Gerencher who gave a brilliant interpretation of Shakespeare ' s pro- logue to Richard III. His dramatic style and resonance clinched the title from his two close adversaries, Dave Deka and Archie Jeffers whose declamations were Chicago by Carl Sandburg and Long John Silver by John Masefield respectively. In the Freshman division, John Crowley ' s presentation of Tenny- son ' s Charge of the Light Brigade won the unanimous decision for first place. Tom Serge ' s convincing and comical presentation of The Cremation of Sam McGee followed in second place, with Robert Blackwood ' s delivery of Gunga Din by Rudyard Kipling in third place. John Crowley, first place winner of the Fresh- man division. Tom Serge and Robert Blackwood, second and third place winners of the Freshman division. 15

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The Seniors dancing by the light of their silvery lighthouse. Se Uo ' 8 zU Eleonor Cwiklinski presents a crown of flowers at the shrine of Mary. Dancing through the misty depths of a nautical kingdom, the Seniors and their dates spent an unfor- gettable evening from nine to twelve o ' clock on Friday, May 24, 1957. Providing the music for this gala event was Louise Hubbard and her band. The scene was set amidst multi-colored fish and sea nets. Comple- menting these decorations were favors of minute lighthouses, sail boats and sea shells which adorned each table. A treasure chest of precious jewels added a sparkling touch to the stage. Viewing the spectacle from her position overlooking the wishing pond was the statue of the Blessed Virgin, enclosed in a grotto of sea shells. The evening was climaxed by the coronation of the King and Queen. As the clock struck twelve the many Cinderellas and their princes regretfully took leave of the rapturous Nautical Nocturne. King Joe Simeri and Queen Eleanor Cwiklinski attracted much attention during the dance of the court. The highlight of aiiy Senior Boll, the coronation of the King and Queen. 17