2004 Miracle Yearbook

c-mitnick ent.ok Timeless Candles spilled light onto white tablecloths and rosebuds floating in glass bowls of water. An Eiffel tower glowed overastopOed clock,awoodenfootbridge, and a bench. Behind it all, a night sky sparkled with electric stars. The2004JuniorSeniorBanquet'stheme was "Timeless"—committee members encouraged participants to pause for a moment away from finals, stress, and rushing schedules to reflect on their years at college and the"Paris"evening.Held at theNorthernKentuckyConvention Center, the evening boasted a swing band,though Dr.Simmsencouraged guests to constrain their movementstofoottappingratherthan hipswaying. Dinner included salads and rolls, beef andchicken,horseradish,mashedpotatoes, and mixed vegetables. Desserts were chocolate cake and berry-marbleized cheesecake. Theseniorvideotributeincludedpictures andinterviewswith variousstaffandfaculty members detailing their interaction with and opinions of the senior class. Drs. Bloomenstock,Wilfong,and Jenista were among those who commented on both their departments and the class in general. Followingtheshow,theseniorswereasked to stand and were presented with DVDsof the tribute. Tuxes, satin, corsages, and hairspray were allcaptured in the mostpopularevent of the evening: pictures. Couples and individualswanderedtheroomandhallways with their cameras,finding friends to pose with and exchange hugs. With graduation looming a week away, the night was especially poignant. The theme may have been"Timeless,"butallin attendancewere acutely aware ofthe time. Jonathan Coleman,Hannah Kowatch,Abby Fenton,and MarkYorgeylenjoythe banquet and each other's company. "Ilike the swing band!"exclaims juniorJen- niferPresley."Itcreatsagreatatmosphereand makes me wantto grab a partner and dance: even Carl Ruby wants to!" Matt Gumm, Julie Marshall, Stephanie O'Hara,and Kevin Brunnell lay aside their dinnerto pose for yetanother picture. 294 Spring