WI-PA-HI-SC Class of 1959, was made available to us by George Fisher. Thanks for sharing!
 
 

     This year, the Juniors certainly outdid themselves in transforming the gymnasium into an oriental dreamland for the 1959 Junior-Senior Prom, which over 400 people attended.
     The theme of the Prom was "Oriental Gardens," and the decorations carried this theme out beautifully. The folded-up bleachers were completely hidden by expertly placed asparagus fern, flowers, and small lights. The low ceiling of crape paper was pink and blue. Imitation trees were placed in the four corners of the gym and in the center. Japanese lanterns hung on these trees. A huge gong hung at the entrance of the bym. The band, Paul Kramm's, played against a backdrop of oriental scenes. The center
  piece was truly a work of art. It consisted of a real lilhy pond with trees and laterns around it. A bridge crossed the middle of the pond. It was here that the pictures of couples were taken by Howard T. Powell, photographer.
     Covered bridge tables were set up on both sides of the gym for couples to sit at. Even the cafeteria where the refreshments were served, were decorated with dragons on the wall, and other oriental objects.
     Congratulations to the Junior Class are certainly in order for presenting such a wonderful Prom in honor of the Senior Class of 1959. It is one thing we all will always remember.

 

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