Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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The Old South scenery in ihc background helped set the romantic mood for Martin Cordero and Jennifer Anderson as they share a slow dance. Todd Thornton gets ready to move this tree once again. Following tradition. the junior class arranged for all the prom decorations. Before returning to the dance floor, Alison Barth encourages her date. Mike Raphael, to sample some of the prom refreshments. 20 Student Life

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V'V A romantic dinner at the Harmoma (iardens enables Dolly Levi (Nora Carter) to convince Horace Vandcrgcldcr (Scott Stevenson) that she is the suitable second wife he has been searching for. In order to stand out on stage, Dec Dairow applies eye make-up amidst the backstage chaos. Audiences, however, saw a more organised cast and responded with standing ovations. Tamara Lusher and Pete Chnstophersen perfect their dance routine. A professional choreographer worked closely with the cast throughout the production Student Life 19

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‘O h hell,” Scarlet ted. “You can’t just avc me!” Luckily, carlct was able to find nother date before thp jmor-Scnior Prom on lay 10. Using the temc of a Southern lomancc. the junior lass organ-izcrs ransformed the lobby Ho an old Southern lantalion. Graceful willow trees domed the lobby area rhcrc couples enjoyed ffreshments of punch, rosh fruit, and cheeses, aside the gym. which trved as the dance loor. couples rocked to Lines provided by the lusic King. I Although the prom Ifficially extended fom nine to one. most U @ SOUT ERN ROMANCE people didn't arrive until eleven, preferring to be fashionably late. But once they arrived, couples socialized, danced, or had their pictures taken by a professional photographer. White flower trellises greeted students as they entered the lobby. Crossing over a wooden bridge, the couples saw the plantation mansion to their left and to their right, a pic- turesque garden typical of the Old South, with moss hanging from the trees and real flowers strung along the staircase. Following the dance, many attended the PTO-sponsored after-prom-party at the Olen-tangy Indoor Tennis Club. Other couples chose to attend private p ics in the Columbus area The junior class worked for two weeks before the dance to make decorations. A committee organized the students' efforts. Chenc Masdea, the overall chairperson, and Beth Stevenson, in charge of decorations, were responsible for most of the work, according to faculty advisor Joan Scott To help fund the prom, the junior class participated in the traditional magazine drive. As always, their goal was to break last year's sales record — and they did Committee member David Kncr was in charge of the clean-u, on Sunday morning Kevin Kagmano uics a second to tuck some money into his coat pocket while his date Missy Moore leans over to discuss after prom plans with Suzi Brunner Many couples attended this year's PTO sponsored after-prom-party at the Olcntangy Indoor Tennis Club Finding the perfect viewing point from which to watch the door. Todd Pedersen and Missy Ferguson wait for their friends to arrive Student Life 21