Whitko High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Pierceton, IN)

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A NIGHT IN PARADISE Above—King and Queen Mike Kline and Debbie Reid get a photo taken before the royal dance to “Al- most Paradise.’’ Far left—Mr. Suave and Debonair junior David Schneider shows his J.C. Penny | smile. It looks like David was having a truly great time. Right—Dancing to the theme song for the royal dance is Princess Michelle Thomas and Prince Steve Espinoza. The two temporarily broke away from their dates for the royal occasion. fter crossing a bridge into Whit- ko’s gym on May 9, students entered a world decorated as a paradise is- land with volcanos and tropical huts. Prom goers could walk on a sandy beach complete with shells or sit near a fountain sur- rounded by palm trees. A Tuxes and tea length dresses ranging from me- tallic red to soft pastels were a usual combination for attire. At first couples seemed shy about dancing, but finally everyone seemed to relax and enjoy themselves. Anything from romantic music to that “Old Time Rock and Roll,” and tender whispers to hearty laughter could be heard. At 10:15 the crowd was si- lenced and the 1987 prom princess, prince, king and queen were crowned. Prin- cess Michelle Thomas and Prince Steve Espinoza joined King Mike Kline and Queen Debbie Reid in a special romantic dance to the song ‘‘Almost Para- dise.” Just as the dancers were starting to get the spirit, the clock struck eleven. People exited to prepare for the after-prom. The gym was quiet, like the calm before the storm. After-prom, a Hawaiian beach party, would start at midnight ... Kids wearing jams, tank tops and leis were doing anything from dancing to playing beach ball. Junior Kevin Archer summed up his evening when he said, ‘““My favorite part was when everyone used a palm tree to limbo.” MAGAZINE 9

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Junior southern belle Dede Hostetler and her handsome escort senior Al Gilson prepare to walk across the bridge ahead to paradise. Right— ‘Hey, where’s your tick- et?” Sophomore Jenny Gilson helped at the afterprom. The sophomores took care of the service and mainte- nance of both proms during the even- ing and morning. Below— “Yeah, take my picture!”” Senior Mark Koontz dances around for the camera and his date who was from a different school. Above—Very classy juniors Jim Juillerat and date Robin Collier catch a breath of fresh air in the com- mons. Right—Senior Delaine Due and junior Chad Collier show their decorated backs. Several couples dressed alike for the after-prom, but Chad and Delaine painted carica- tures of themselves on matching shirts. 8 PROM

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DIAPERS TO DIPLOMAS earbooks histori- | page takes you back fur- cally have been a | ther than just a simple means for looking glimpse at their last year in back into the past. After | high school, though. Come spending thirteen long back into the past, into a years in the educational time before school, before system the seniors on this | studying. Here is a look at page have graduated. This | seniors as children. Top—“Really dig them boots!” Don and Al Gilson, four feet shorter and still trying to decide which is which. Above—Beth Sherrard poses with Dad’s boonie hat and asks if she can go fishing too. Center— One small step for Denise, one giant step for woman- kind. Denise Nolte prepares for blast-off. Below Left—Entered in the Cutie Contest this cutie poses as Tinkerbell. And who else could this cutie be besides Debbie Reid. Below Middle—A raucus rocker even at this early age, Rich Lysaght proudly displays his first guitar. Rich grew to be an accomplished musician. Below Right—“Look at those dimples.” Delaine Due proudly displays her Raggedy Ann doll. Even now, we often see Delaine carrying her doll to school. 10 SENIORS CHRISTMAS