Helena Wilk and Anthony Venella Before the Yorkship School Prom (1958)
Photo Courtesy Anthony Venella
"It was a clear warm night as I was getting myself ready for our special Grammer School Prom. Many of us spent 9 years within this school, kindergarten through 8th grade. So with Helena Wilk's corsage in my hand I walked down North Collings Road, past our school, then cut across the commons to Helena's home on New Merrimac Road. Of course her entire family was around for the typical photographs and survey of her date. I felt a little self-conscious while walking to her home. But once I got there and then proceeded to walk to our auditorium for our prom, I felt relaxed. Everyone thought I would be a worse wall flower than the usual since I was a very quiet person. But Helena and I surprised everyone by doing 36 dance numbers in a row. I believe we had a garden theme for our prom, but do not remember the name." Anthony Venella
The next day Helena's family invited Anthony to go the home of Helena's aunt outside Fairview.
The Day After, Home of Helena's Aunt (Outside Fairview)
Photo Courtesy Anthony Venella
The Day After, Helena in a Field (1958)
Photo Courtesy Anthony Venella
"Helena on our outting the day after the prom, exploring the meadows of wild flowers and a ruin -- Helena a sort of shy girl, with a heart as beautiful as herself." Prom date Anthony Venella (April 2006). Both Helena and Anthony graduated from Yorkship School in 1958.
The Day After, Visiting a Field (1958)
Photo Courtesy Anthony Venella
The Day After, Visiting a Ruin (1958)
Photo Courtesy Anthony Venella
The Day After, Visiting a Ruin (1958)
Photo Courtesy Anthony Venella