Wayback Wednesday 9th grade prom
Last Thursday I shared 5 traits that I love about DH and one of them reminded of a special memory. The way the school district was setup some kids like myself did not get to go the Iaeger (pronounced like Yaeger) High School for their freshman year but instead spent that year at Bradshaw Junior High were I attended school from grade 5 through 9. In December 1976, I was in grade 9. The upper class as we were looked up received certain privileges. One was a Christmas prom. The downside was we couldn’t bring a date if they weren’t students already at the junior high. I was bummed. DH and I started going steady that September. I really wanted to be on his arm for my first school dance. He understood encouraging me to go and have a good time. In rural West Virginia there aren’t any malls or fancy dress shops for young girls to purchase or rent prom attire. Many of the girls, including myself choose to make long gowns in Home Economics that year. I’m not sure who took the picture but below I’m standing with some of my besties. Yep, that’s me the smallest gal on your left with the short hair. Next to me in order is: Zella, Veronica, and Kathy. Zel and I were good buds that year. Veronica and Kathy were not only my friends but second or third cousins.
No sooner after the camera flashed the band began playing. Oh, boy music! The first few notes grabbed my attention quickly. The opening of Grand Funk Railroad’s “We’re An American Band” is distinctive. I spun around discovering DH playing drums. I felt giddy stupid and honestly I couldn’t tell you what it’s like to be high but at that moment it was the closest thing I imagined it might feel like. There I was beaming brighter than the Christmas lights. After the song, he took a short break to join me on the floor. That’s when I learned he asked Tony if he could play with the band so he could surprise me. Now, ain’t that sweet? It made the evening almost magical and the best Christmas prom a young girl could ever hope for!
Can you think of something memorable from your first prom?
Here’s that memorable song that made me whirl around the dance floor.
What a wonderful way to move on to my next segment with Mary’s Weekly Song Challenge at JingleJangleJungle. This week’s prompts include, a TV show theme song, a coin, and a time of day. The first one came to mind easy, “The Love Boat theme”. That was a favorite of ours to watch in the late 70s through the early 80s. I couldn’t think of a coin song title. Songfacts didn’t have near the selection I had hoped for but when I spotted “Penny Lover” (Lionel Ritchie). Chicago was or is our favorite band from the 70s & 80s so the last song pick came to mind quickly, “25 or 6 to 4”. Just click play to enjoy my mini playlist. 😉
**NOTE this linky party is for WEEKLY SONG CHALLENGE**
Here are my responses to Joyce’s Wednesday Hodgepodge questions this week.
1. March 9th is National Get Over It Day…what’s something you need to ‘just get over already’? Currently, nothing effects me to where I just need to get over it. However, there’s a whole lot of individuals out there that really need to “just get over it already” in regards to the political/social hogwash.
2. Something you’re currently ‘over the moon’ about? This is another one that’s not totally relatable. Wait, this does apply to me. I’m ‘over the moon’ in love with DH! It baffles my mind how I’m more in love with this fella each day. How can the heart fill with that kind of love that’s immeasurable is beyond my comprehension but then maybe we aren’t meant to understand it all.
3. What’s something you’re ‘chewing over’ these days? (meaning-thinking over carefully) I mulled over whether or not to take part in the biggest blog fest in Blogosphere next month.
4. The last thing you cooked or ate that was overdone? Left over pizza. I heated it too long making the crust hard and dry. *sigh* If you like crunchy then this is definitely the way to go!
5. In celebration of hitting volume 411 in the weekly Hodgepodge, give us the 411 on something happening in your life in the next 30 days. Starting April 1st I’m hunkering down for my 8th year of A2Zing.
6. Insert your own random thought here. Some of the questions this week have worked well leading up to my random thoughts for today. As you now may know, I decided to toss my hat into the ring for another round of torturous fun next month in the A to Z Challenge. Yesterday, I shared my theme reveal, if you’re interested. The last two or three years, I normally leave everything else on the back burner to get my A2Z affairs in order but this time I’m going to do my best to keep up the pace with my regular blog routine. Usually, I like to begin all of this in late January or early February but I really thought I was going to sit this one out. We’ll see how well things go and if you’re rolling on the floor with laughter then don’t even tell me about it.
Have a wonderful day! X💋X💋, Cathy
I’m linking with these Wordless Wednesday Communities… Sandee, Natasha, Marie, & Wordless Wednesday!
23 Comments
Natasha
Gosh what a lovely little jaunt down memory lane, darling Cathy. And you look as sweet as a button, your pretty little flower!
This story made me grin ear to ear and it’s so heartening to know how much in love you guys were and continue to be. The sweetest tale I’ve heard in a long time. <3 Thank you for sharing with me on #WW. I did want to link up but didn’t have a song to offer.
I’m just so very happy to get yoir messages and emails and that makes my heart always soar.
Sending you and DH big love, and loads of happiness always. Stay safe, and all the very best for A-Z 2021.
Cathy Kennedy
Natasha,
I’m glad you enjoyed my walk down memory lane. There’s such sweetest in looking back in time but what’s even sweeter is the way we continue to feel for one another. I’m so blessed. The linky I borrowed from Mary’s site. She hosts the Weekly Song Challenge and it’s good for me to see instantly who’s joined the party. Whenever you want to play along, I know Mary would love it. It’s a great way to stay connected with others in Blogosphere on a low key note. Music is the language we all can understand. xx
-Eugenia
Love this post, Cathy! Your prom photo is so sweet! Thank you for sharing!😘
Thomas Anderson
Hi, Cathy!
I was expecting an Art Date with Rain post from you this week. Since there apparently isn’t one, I decided to comment on this post.
It’s easy to see why DH was attracted to you. You were a cutie in the 70s, and that picture from 9th grade is proof. The story of your 9th grade prom is indeed magical. I always appreciate reading the stories you tell about your budding romance with DH, how he made your eyes light up and how you knew right from the start that he was the one for you. It’s a tale ripped from a storybook, but you and DH actually experienced it and lived happily ever after. How lucky the two of you are!
I like your selections in the music challenge. I’d like to contribute the theme song from the hit TV series Psych – “I Know, You Know” by Friendly Indians, the cover of “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” recorded by Spanky And Our Gang, and “Midnight at the Oasis” by singer Maria Muldaur.
Happy Thursday to you, dear friend Cathy!
Cathy Kennedy
Tom,
I forgot to schedule my Thursday post but it’s now published. Sorry for the mix up in my routine. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts. I think the only song title you offered I know is “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”. I need to head over to YT to check out the other two. Thanks for playing along with this week’s challenge. Have a good day, my friend!
Mary
I did the AtoZ Challenge a couple of times, but I’m having a hard time remembering to do the Hodgepodge once a week! 🙂
Oh, and if you have an air fryer, it heats up pizza wonderfully! 🙂
Melanie Galliano
Sweet memories! The first school dance I went to was 8th grade “prom” in junior high. I wanted to go so bad because it was the big dance of the year only for 8th graders. I went with my friend and my dad drove us. When we got to the dance, my friend didn’t want to get out of the car! I have no idea why but she didn’t want to go in. It took a lot of coaxing but we did go in eventually and did a lot of sitting around talking to other friends! http://www.valeroni.com
John Holton
You’re second from the left, in what appears to be the light blue halter dress? Nice! Very ’70’s!
Birgit
First of all, I think it grand that you are so much in love with your husband, as he is with you I am sure, even after all these years. Many people have not had that gift so it is nice to read. I love your homemade gowns and I would have been sorely lacking since I only know how to sew on a button. You look so cute and it makes me think when I was in Grade 9…no boyfriend at all. I am fretting about ..well, dying when I am 66. Stupid, I know and my mom could always calm my fears and make me feel so much better…how I miss her. I am over the moon with my craft room, my animals and hubby…not necessarily in that order. I wanted to listen to your 3 picks but right from the start, I couldn’t listen to The Love Boat. I wish I could see reruns of this show because they got so many famous old actors including Greer Garson! Do you know that The Love Boat was the first American Show allowed to film in China? I think Jingle chose the same coin song which I like from Ritchie but I don’t recall the last choice and will have to find it on Youtube. I always think I will join again and then I chicken out.
15andmeowing
Sweet photo and memories. I am glad you will be participating in the A-Z, I enjoy your posts. XO
Carla TePaske
Hi,
I enjoyed your hodgepodge answers.. high fives to the way you answered number 1!!
csuhpat1
That is so cool. Nice pic. I was banned from my high school prom. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Sandee
What a lovely surprise. I hear you on loving someone more each day. We’re both lucky gals. Love the video. A fun one to dance to.
You’re most adorable too. Cute as a button.
Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Love and hugs, my friend. ♥
Cathy Kennedy
Sandee,
It baffles the mind how one’s love just keeps on growing, doesn’t it? 🙂
songbird1329
My 9th grade dance, we all wore long dresses/gowns. The “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zepplin. Good times.
Cathy Kennedy
Robin,
Every prom I went to in high school, the girls wore long dresses. I don’t think they do that all the time these days. I think wearing a long dress or any dress makes me feel extra special.
Kathe W.
Darling prom photo! Look at you! Very cute!
Mary B
Thanks for joining in again today, Cathy! There are a handful of coin songs out there. Sometimes I look in other places than songfacts to help when I get stumped. Penny Lover is a song that is etched in my memories forever, though.
Brian
That is such a fun memory, really!!! Believe it or not, back when I was in 8th grade a special gal showed up at a dance where my band was playing. We dated for 4.5 years and then got married and we still are.
allstarme
What is this Blog thing you speak of??
Cathy Kennedy
Ahh, I guess you’re asking about the blog fest, right? If so, then I’m talking about the April A to Z Challenge. You’ve done that over the years, haven’t you? Or, are you just pulling my leg? 😀
allstarme
No, I have seen it but never participated! And wouldn’t know the details on when to begin, etc.
Cathy Kennedy
There’s really nothing to the A-Z Challenge. Did you notice I now have on display the 2021 badge in my upper right side bar? You can click the image and it’ll take you to the A2Z site. Anyway, you can pick a theme or not to represent the 26 letters of the alphabet beginning April 1st. The community shares daily posts Monday-Saturday with Sundays off. In the past they’ve used a daily form for adding your direct link but I’m not sure yet how this will be handled. Regardless, if you’re looking to challenge yourself then this is an excellent event to do just that! 😉 I hope that helps.