Wayne High School - Sentry Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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• Semi-formal in February Second annual Ball held The second annual Sweetheart ' s Ball, sponsored by the Latin club and French club was held on Feb. 14 fronn 8-1 1 in the com- mons. The dance was held despite the fact that the teachers were in the midst of a work slow down due to the lack of a contract. The students and many parents, how- ever, managed to pull off a successful dance. The traditional pink, white and red were chosen again this year as the theme colors. The afternoon was spent decorating the commons by students and parents chaper- ones. A new touch was added this year by putting balloon trees around the dance floor. Carnations were donated by the cheerleaders to use as centerpieces. The court, consisting of six upper class- men and six under classmen, coronation ceremony. Jim Read and Elaine Reust were I really didn ' t expect too much from the dance, but the evening was one to remem- ber. crowned king and queen. Jeff Carsten, and All Nagal were crowned prince and prin- cess. The court then danced to the music of sounds one. It was great! said Prince Jeff Carsten, I really didn ' t expect too much from the dance, but in the long run the even- ing was one to remem- I ber. — - Students and adminis- trators had their doubts about this year ' s Sweethearts Ball, But everyone pulled to- gether and made it a great success. Tender moments were shared among most of the couples at the Sweetheart ' s Ball. Seeming to be in their own world, junior Paula Ruble and her date hold each other close. Taking time out to rest their tired feet from all the dancing, sophomores Rachel Brook, Denny Saylor, Sandy Newsome, and Carlos Ortiz converse among themselves. Refreshments were also available for the hungry couples. Decking out for the occasion, Brian McClellan and his date Jenny Miller sway to the pulsating mucis of Sounds Music. Sounds One is a favorite DJ for Waynes ' dances. SWEETHEARTS BALL

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C ' wzm Auction highlights festivities Didier ' s class won morning brea, Christmas came once again to Wayne, spreading holiday cheer throughout the school. The com- mons, hallways, main stair- way, and cafeteria were all draped in decorations to re- flect the spirit of the season. During this time of giving the annual Christmas Project was selected, and the money for Daybreak was collected. After two weeks of collecting funds, over $3000 was raised to help the organization. The money was presented during a school assembly that also featured the shaving of Dr. White ' s beard to help the cause. White ' s beard brought over $130. Mrs. Bartkiewicz was out with her straight edge and razor strap. Television stations were there to record the event. Many Wayne students couldn ' t wait to see them- selves on the 6 o ' clock news. Highlighting the fund drive was the Awe- Standingon the sidelines, watching the Awesome auction in action, Tina Gaunt and Tara Warfield pre fer to be bystanders rather than offering their services to an unkown master. Forced by bis master to sing a Christmas carol, Jon Bixier brings many laughs from his friends. My slave driver made me push candy across the lunch floor with my nose! some Auction sponsored by the Latin Club. Slaves were bought during lunch mods and forced to dress crazy, sing on lunch tables, or escort auctioneer Mr. Sawyer through the halls on a chariot. I was really em- barrassed, said Chris Such. My slave driver made me push candy across the lunch floor with my nose! All of the people who got into the Christmas spirit seemed to feel the reward of giving rather than receiv- ing. The student council members collected money during third period. They also had a raffle. They raffled off things such as toast- er ovens, gift certificates to restaurants, pens and pencils, radios, and groceries. Mr. Didier ' s class won the class donation. They were treated to orange juice and donuts. Dider and his class sold donuts every morn- ing for two weeks. 1 don ' t usually have time to eat breakfast, and it was really nice to grab a doughnut during that holiday sea- son, said Angle Doak. Merry i Showing off their attire their masters ordered ' hem to wear. Senior Mark Littleford, Holly Sprunger, .d Elaine Reust were enthusiastic in participating in 5 Slave auction CHRISTAVAS -

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Meat crowned as King Work slow down doesn ' t stop semi-formal. Teachers negotiations did not halt any Sweetheart ' s Ball preparations this year. Nominations for court, deco- rating, and cooking went on as planned. The 1987 court consisted of freshman Ali Nagel, and sophomores Kathy Stanc- zak, Stacy Sorg, Jeff Carsten, Don Klejnot, and Josh Forbing. The upperclassman were represented by juniors Trish Harring- ton, and Brian Hansen, and seniors, Jerry Barker, Jim Read, Kate Harrington, and Elaine Reust. Jeff Carsten and Ali Nagel were voted Prince and Princess respectively. And after hearing the many stu- dents cry Meat, Meat! Jim Read was crowned King and Elaine Reust was crow ned Queen. Comments Queen Elaine Reust, This honor makes my senior year more special. Dancing to one of the many slow dances, junior Lori Johnson, Joe Bowman, and Senior Cindy Embrey and her date move to the beat. Sounds One deliberately played a lot of slow songs to set a romantic mood for Valentine ' s Day. Glowing with their honors, the 1987 Sweethearts Ball royalty consisted of Princess Ali Nagel. Prince Jeff Carsten, King Jim Read, and Queen Elaine Reust. SWEETHEARTS BALL