William Mitchell High School - Apogee Explo Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Moonlight and Roses set the mood for lVlitchell's annual Sweetheart dance, held on lVlarch 1. With a backdrop of maroon and pink, the cafeteria was deco- rated with paper roses created by the hard-working social committee. The Grouse, a local band, provided music for the evening. During February the queen candidates were nomi- nated by the boys of the school. On February 28 the girls were presented to the student body in an assem- bly entitled the Sweetheart Game. Elections were held following the assembly, and the results were announced at the dance. The climax ot the evening was the crowning of the Sweetheart Queen, lVliss Sue Rowley. Her attendants were Liz i .. Canfield, Susan Todd, YoYo Ortiz, Patti Peckham, and Billy Jo Butler and Mike Devenyns clown during a break in the dancing. Diane Murphy. Moonlight and Roses Creates Romantic Atmosphere Students dance to the relaxing music provided by The Grouse, a local band, during the Sweetheart Dance held on Nlarch 1.

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Social committee member Yvonne Mason industriously works to com- plete decorations on the Sweetheart throne. Highlighting the evening was the crowning ot Sue Rowley as the 1969 Sweet- heart Queen by her escort Tim Aires. During the evening Nancy Schweda and Harold Smith take a relaxing minute to talk and listen to the music provided by the Grouse.

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Linda Alldredge Linda Alldredge was a member of Mitchell's pom- pon squad as a junior and served as head pompon girl in her senior year. She participated in Sing Out, emceed the Homecoming show both her junior and senior years, and performed in seven plays: four as a sophomore, two as a junior, and one as a senior. She was selected to participate in several city and out-of- state exchanges, including a trip to Las Vegas in her junior year. A member of Pep Club and of Speech Club for three years and of Drama Club for two years, Linda also served on the social and morale committees. Linda is interested in drama, speech, and the mountains. She plans to major in speech therapy at Colorado State College. Linda received superior ratings all three years in interpretation of poetry and drama and took second in state as a sophomore. As a result of her dedication and enthusiasm, Linda received the title of Marauder of the Month, went on to be chosen as one ofthe Out- tanding Teenagers of America, and was selected as one of Who's Who in American High Schools. Linda was also selected as one of the Christmas Queen at- tendants in her senior year and was chosen as a mem- ber of Prom Court. Active Larry Small spread his interests over a wide range. He served on student council as a junior and senior and occupied the post of senior class vice president in the second semester. As a sophomore athlete he was a diver for the Mitchell swim team. For all of his high school years, Larry was also an active participant on the gymnastics teams. Publicity and assemblies committees were helped by Larry, and he contributed to student morale by playing Mitch Marauder at football games and pep assemblies. In his senior year Larry became a directing mem- ber of Sing-Out Colorado Springs. Because of his out- standing academic achievements, he was chosen to be in National Honor Society for two consecutive years. Outside of his school life Larry was active in scout- ing and Junior Achievement. He also attended the Colorado Outward Bound School in the summer of 1968. In return for his hard work Larry was nominated to Prom Court and Who's Who in American High Schools. His future plans include attendance at Dart- mouth or Reed College to study for the ministry. He would also like to join the Peace Corps. Larry Small Student Body Recognizes in x xl .- . W fax' 'N x- Q A ' 1 1 'E ., ffg , N . x K5 ' N ' X' ' Q' .J Ak' t A X W 'gjsfrvfl i 'S . ' Q Ay . 4 is - s in M 'A K Semin 'W -.1 'sg 'X,'X,kib, 's',v0I A xg:'h,,fwf?f5y . A . 1 43- Q2 'i'f'Ut . t. 1 ,Fila 'fi 1 sk .swag I N Fw: 'Q Q if ' ' . ,- X W W v K S.. Y L.