Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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Romantic tunes enchant prom-goers “A Many Splendored Thing” was the theme chosen for Whiting High's 1967 Junior-Senior prom. The long-awaited event was held at the Scherwood Country Club in Schererville, Indiana on May 12, 1967 from 9:00 P.M. until 4:00 A.M. The prom couples began the evening with pre-prom parties and picture-taking. As the couples arrived, the first part of their evening was spent dancing to the music of the Norm Rogers Orchestra. The Grand March was organized by Norm Rogers and led by Linda Warren, junior class president, Tom Greskovich, senior class president, and the other junior and senior class officers. Country style spring chicken and roast sirloin of beef were the two main dishes offered for the hungry prom-goers. As the meal was served buffet style, there was also a variety of side dishes. A nationally renowned sound effects man, Wes Harrison, provided the entertainment for the evening. He captivated the audiences' attention by illustrating stories with the use of his “sound effects.” A post-prom party was held from 1:00 A.M. until 4:00 A.M. A well known rock-and-roll band. The Gents, played music geared to the younger sets’ taste. FACULTY MEMBER, Mr. John Toth, and his wife glide smoothly along the dance floor amidst the prom-goers. THE CLOCK STRIKES TWELVE and the dancing couples flock to buffet tables decked with plates of appetizing foods. 21

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LEADING THE GRAND MARCH are senior class president Tom Grcskovich with his date, Margie Tkach, and junior class president Linda Warren with her escort. Bill Gorman. , m f GAILY-DECORATED TABLES and friendly small talk romanticize the atmosphere at the 1967 Junior-Senior Prom. PROM COUPLES, directed by a member of the orchestra, participate in the Grand March. 20

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SENIORS BEGIN THE SHORT WALK to the raised platform where their diplomas await them. Banquet, graduation, class night highlight last year The last formal gathering exclusively for the seniors was the Senior Banquet. This was held on April 7, 1967 at Condes Restaurant. After a dinner of chicken and beef, the seniors danced until 11:00 P.M. to the music of the Shades of Green. Class night activities were held on June 5, 1967 in the Memorial Gymnasium. Amidst girls dressed in formals and boys with boutonnieres, the class history, class will, and class prophecy were read. As the class poem was read and class song sung, they realized that only two days remained until graduation. Graduation day, June 7, 1967, loomed bright and sunny. The commencement address was delivered by Benjamin C. Willis, noted educator, after which the diplomas were handed out by school board president, Joseph Hapak. One hundred and one seniors marched out to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance climaxing their four year high school career. SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT, Mr. Joseph Hapak. distributes diplomas to graduating seniors. 22