St Marys High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (St Marys, WV)

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Taking a quick break between songs are Ron Miller, Roberta Clovis. Becky Ferguson, and John Steele. During the evening’s dinner Mark Cunning- ham, Kyra Hall and Pat Nicholson take a min- ute to smile for the camera. Junior Senior Prom 29

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‘The best of times’ To the band, Roadwork , The Best of Times” may not have been the most prominent musical score of the century, but to the 250 St. Mar- ians present, the 1981 prom, with the theme “The Best of Times , was a memorable experience. A parcel of food and drink, $5,000 in expenses, and a break in tradi- tion, helped to form the gala thrown May 25 by the junior class. Since the early 1970’s, proms were traditionally held in the school gym or on on a riverboat. After hold- ing this year’s prom 20 miles away at the Hotel Layfette in Marietta, the tradition was shattered. Lasting from 6:30 p.m. to mid- night, the prom consisted of two parts. First, a formal dinner at the Hotel, then from eight until midnight, dancing to the beat of Roadwork . During the dance Jody Cox and Chuck Wright were crowned 1981 prom Queen and King. After being announced as this year's Prom Queen Jody Cox and her escort Scott Jay start off a slow dance. 28 Junior Senior Prom

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Johnna Fitzpatrick pins the banner on Prom King Chuck Wright. Paul Bowie, Patty Kincaid, Sheila Beaver, Richard Steele. Bill Parks and Becky Taylor spend a few minutes together while waiting for the prom to get underway. 30 Junior Senior Prom