Westbury High School - Wing and Spur Yearbook (Westbury, NY)

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Sadie Hawkins Dance Dogpatch, U.S.A., home of Lil' Abner and Daisy Mae, was the scene of the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance, held on November 13, 1965. The dance, sponsored by the Senior Class, was unique: girls invited the boys, mock marriages with pipe-cleaner rings and marriage certificates were performed by Senior Class President Don Johanson, and our victorious football, soccer, cross-country, and tennis teams were honored. Couples danced to the music of Steve Carr and enjoyed the refreshments, cakes decorated with a dragon to celebrate our successes. For just a dime William Smith and Sandra Lyons receive a genuine pipe cleaner wedding band and a certificate of marriage from Karen Rothfeld and Martin Racanelli. Be my man, says Irene Webber to Ronald Furcht as Sadie Hawkins Day officially begins. In the traditional smiling, handclasped pose of the bride and groom, Kevin James and Geraldine Weathers are wed at the mock marriage ceremony. Anthony Hodges, Su- san Elliott, and Bruce Burnett succumb to the irresistible, finger- snapping beat of the music. When the bond takes a break, it's time to relax, chat, and enjoy the cake and cold drinks.

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ft ft[ • Ring Dance Small tables with checked cloths, wine bottles, and candles helped trans- form a usually crowded, bustling lobby into an elegant Cafe a Paris on May 8, 1965 for the annual Ring Dance. Seventy-five couples danced to the music of the Downbeats and enjoyed the refreshments served. The dance was even more than the highlight of the Junior social season. Walking through the large replica of the school ring to receive the per- sonally initialed ring from Mr. Kickham was the thrill of the evening; that Senior status seemed almost a reality. Everyone looks happy as he enjoys the night of the Ring Dance. While Barry Chontrelle announces the name of the next recipient, Tonia Bell happily accepts her ring from Mr. Kickham. Proudly, Barry Chantrelle accepts his senior ring from Mr. Kickham. Rosemary Ellerby and Bob De Stefan demonstrate that the jerk is becoming a craze. Before leaving the Junior Ring Dance, Jeff Stevens and Paula Jacobs smile as they think back on the wonderful evening.

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Outstanding seniors King and Queen of '66, Gene Devine and Jane Ward, ore crowned by class president, Don Johanson and vice president, Barbara Anderson. King and Queen Dance in each of 15 areas Royalty graced Westbury High School on January 8, 1966, with the coronation of King Gene De- vine and Queen Jane Ward by class president, Don Johanson, and vice president, Barbara Anderson. The names of the royal couple, who had been chosen by the stu- dent body, were announced for the first time at the dance, as were the names of the twenty-eight members of the Court who had been elected by the Senior Class. Sponsored by the Seniors, t h e dance was held in the lobby. Re- freshments were served, and the Missing Links provided the music for the evening. After working up a thirst, Paul Dannecker and Karen Haber wait patiently for punch being served by Charliese Drakeford. Amid the broad smiles of their Court, Queen Jane Ward and King Gene Devine cut the first slice of cake. 24 As the time approaches for the announcement of the King, Queen, ond Court, students amuse themselves by trying to predict the outcome.