West Leyden High School - Shield Yearbook (Northlake, IL)

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Taking part in the dance especially for the queen and her court, Jim Mazzaro and Jami Small share in the romantic atmosphere, moving to the song ' Memories ' . Prom Queen and Princesses; Marina Lotze, Tony Leszczynski, Terri Lobe, Bill Matusek, Jan Purpura, Sam Perro, Jami Small, Jim Mazzaro, Denise Neuzil, Jim Partipillow. Displaying well-known soun d, a sound of the beat of rock and roll, ' Cook County Express ' kept the prom evening rolling on the evening of May twelfth. 209

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With the splendor of the evening just underway, George Lange and his date for the evening share in the magical night of May twelfth awaiting the festivities to follow. After the dance especially for the queen and her court, Jim Madison and his date glided on to the dance floor swaying to the music of Cook County Express. Feeling brand new You Make Me Feel Brand New had a new meaning for many couples who attended the 1978 Junior-Senior Prom. The dance was held Friday evening, May 12 at the elegant Carlisle in Lombard. Preceeding the dinner, ' Cook County Express ' performed popular songs while couples danced. The four princesses were announced: Denise Neuzil, Marina Lotze, Jami Small, and Teri Lobe. And then the long awaited introduction of the Queen, Janice Purpura, followed by a dance especially for the court and escorts. They danced to the song ' Memories ' as each couple slowly glided onto the dance floor to share in the splendor of an evening of memories to be cherished in the years ahead. After the announcement of prom queen and her court, queen Janice Purpura and Sam Perc lead the dance to a song selected just for the queen and her court. 208

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sharing in the traditionally exciting tossing of the hats into the air, Susan Culpepper and Theresa Hughes mirror the joy of the entire graduating class. As they graduate The long-awaited day arrived for the class of 1978. The date was June 7th. Parents, friends and staff members filled the field house to join in the celebration of this annual event — graduation. Following traditional ways, the evening began with an opening speech given by Gregory Novak. Superintendent Dr. David F. Byrne then welcomed the students and the guests, giving thanks to them for sharing in the celebration of this festive occasion. Class Valedictorian Theresa Hughes and Salutatorian Susan Culpepper shared commencement address honors. High school seniors, one by one, were slowly changed from students to high school graduates of 1978, carrying forever the memories of their years at West Leyden. Carrying with her the anticipation of graduation night, Linda Hoffman follows in procession to the familiar melody of ' Pomp and Circumstance. ' 210