Winchester Community High School - Golden Era Yearbook (Winchester, IN)

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Credits Build Toward Prom The couples were present. The commons which had been institutional, was now a fantasy land, and the juniors were as proud as they could be. The stage was set for the '85 Prom, A Night In Heaven. Juniors created this beauty, but not in one night. Even the last night anxious, hard-working juniors toiled nine hours setting up for the night ahead of them. Long before set-up time though, the real work began. As early as one's sophomore year a class dreamt of its special night. They started by acquiring a small fee for doing clean-up duty after the previous year's Prom. The following Fall there were class meetings attended, class activities participated in, class dues paid, concessions worked at, and pizzas sold. All this was done in hopes they could raise enough money for Prom, and that they would acquire enough points for work credit. Juniors were given a set amount of credits for any project or work sessions in which they participated. Credits accumulated over the years. At the end, if a student lacked the full credits he found himself paying $2.00 for each point missing. If enthusiasm grew extremely as spring rolled around, then students were still getting those last minute credits. Compliments from the seniors and faculty made the year of hustle and bustle a small price to pay for a 'shocking' Prom. LEFT PAGE: Julie Stuckey served as Homecoming princess in '84 TOP: Bret Farmer, Patty Schweiser, Tracy Smithson, Sponsor Brueckheimer and Sponsor Hawley were among those who helped raise $1200 at concessions. LEFT: Charity Chalfant shows triumph felt by junior girls winning tug of war. 13

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Mark Keever, Todd Keys, Tammy Keys, A.J. Lasley, Robert Lawrence, David Law-son, Brenda Lovell Ron Lyons, Kevin Mallory, Todd Manning, Todd Marker, John Marquess, Rich McCoy, Crystal McCoy Sherri McDavid, Mary Ann McCoy, Jeff McKissack, Rob Moles, Mia Moon, Rick Mosier, Brent Nephew. Jonna Nordloh, Kathy Norton, Brian Oz-bun, Melissa Phenis, Doug Phistner, Tracy Rawlings, Shane Rheinhart Anita Riley, Geoff Rittenhouse, Tino Roberts Ron Rook, Marlena Sanders, Tracy Sayers Patty Schweiser, Judy Sells, Cari Shaw Craig Sherwood, Terri Shipley, Shane Simmons James Slusher, Kamela Smart, Bert Smiley, Chris Smiley, Tammy Smith, Greg Sommer, Danny Speed Danny Stephens, Tim Steveson, Cindy Stil-well, Julie Stuckey, Laura Study, Angela Suarez, Jill Symons Dean Thomas, Andrea Walters, Tom Watkins, Merri Williams, Robert Wolfe, Daniel Yoder, Jane Zell 12

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A Night In Heaven 'A Night In Heaven' was the 1984-85 Prom theme, and it described the evening perfectly. The juniors worked hard Friday night for almost twelve hours. And by Saturday night, the work showed. The walls were decorated with pink and lavender background to which was added a lighted castle. Clouds hung from the ceiling with silver balloons floating around the dance floor. Music was provided by 'Sounds Unlimited'. As a special event, the 225 guests saw the crowning of the traditional prom queen and the first ever prom king in WC history. These honors went to Dawn Bergmann and Drew Penrod. Their loyal court was comprised of Angie Keys, Tina Miranda, Chris Williams, and Kyle Bush. At the after-prom junior parents served fruit trays, sandwiches, vegetable trays, and ice cream sundaes. For decorations clever cotton candy centerpieces graced the tables. The evening wound down with more music, merchant door prizes, and prom paddles. The feature gifts were a man's and woman's wristwatch from Webb's jewelers. ABOVE: Two couples are grouped at each table like Tony Green, Julie Stuckey, Kelli Widdefield, and A.J. Lasley here. Lesley, as president, was ultimately responsible for the junior prom. RIGHT: Cari Shaw gets first in line for the junior mothers buffet. 14