Watseka High School - Watchekee Yearbook (Watseka, IL)

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unior'Semor Prom On May 7, 1954, the annual junior-senior banquet and prom was held. The theme of the affair was Stardust.', Decorations in the gym were carried out appropriately. From the center of the gym floor, a large three dimensional star hung with search lights shining on it. A false ceiling and walls were made with blue crepe paper streamers sprinkled with stars. The punch table was white with two large blue stars on it. Silver Stardust was found everywhere. After the banquet, Bill Fox, the junior class president, gave a welcoming speech to the seniors, joe Quick, the senior class president, then gave the response. Music was furnished by Ray Pearl and his orchestra, featuring a girl vocalist, for dreamy dancing until one. Around 12:35 balloons were let down and with the tearing down of the decorations, another prom was ended. E881

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rising Mary Ellen Prater and Pete Ferrero reigned as king and queen of the Homecoming Dance, held on October 29. The music was by Tod Howard. Candy Cane Lane was the setting of the GAA Christmas Dance. Dick Bouchard and his orchestra from Champaign furnished the music. Tod Howard played for the annual Valentine Dance splonsored by the Broad- caster Staif. The beautifully decorated gym was in the t eme of Deep in My Heart' l90l