Bay High School - Bay Blue Yearbook (Bay Village, OH)

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Seniors Graduated With Ceremonial Pomp Though asserting an attitude that was full of trix , the graduating class of 1986 left in the traditional fashion. Beginn- ing the ceremonies. Bac- calaureate was held on Sunday featuring Congressman Ed Feighan as its key speaker. Graduate Allison Woodburn reminisced 'We had played in a state final soccer game earlier in the day in the biggest mud pit imagineable. Because I didn't want my car filthy, I made evryone strip down before get- ting in. We rushed all the way home sitting on plastic bags wearing nothing but blankets. I don't think I've ever gotten ready so fast in my life! Four days later, promenading to the tune of Pomp and Cir- cumstance , 261 graduating seniors filed into the commence- ment ceremony. Listening to fellow classmates,Emily Lauder- back and Tracy Williams, the graduates laughed and sometimes cried as they saw bits of their past school years in their speeches. Witnessing the graduation, junior Kelli Kitchen commented, It was so sad to see everyone receive their diplomas. I knew everyone was graduating and moving on, but the ceremony made it all seem so final. Later, the graduates attended After-Grad at the River Run Ra- quet Club. After a night of celebration, the party moved on to the school yard, setting up tents and kegs, and greeted the June July underclassmen returning to take final exams the next day. Summer Offered Students Escape from Routine Spring had sprung, now sum- mer's come. And did it ever! The last day of school, with a tropical temperature of 96 degrees foreshadowed the weather to come. Because of the sun, many students flocked to Huntington Beach. Amidst the blankets and radios, many students were found lathered with suntan oil capturing the Ohio rays. Senior Carolyn Fain remarked, After spending most of my summer in air conditioning, I decided I bet- ter grab a quick bronze look before my senior pictures, so off to the beach I went. Although most stayed home for the summer, family vaca- tions, summer camps, and A.F.S. foreign exchange trips claimed some. Only able to stand so much rest and relaxation, many were able to keep busy over the summer, either practicing for a fall sport, attending summer school, holding down a job, or working on the yearbook. Thus, the summer provided an escape for students, allowing them time to enjoy themselves without the pressures of school. POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE. With camera in hand, Mrs. Hebert con- gratulates her daughter, Heidi, after tne commencement ceremony. After spending the summer in Italy, Heidi continued her education at the Univer- sity of Michigan. SWINGIN' HIGH. Eagerly awaiting his ride on 'The Empire Express', sophomore Jim Perrine disobeys the rules and rocks the cart. This attraction was one of the favorites at Bay Days because of each car's ability to swing from side to side during the two minute ride. PROGRESS AT YOUR OWN RISK. With fear crossing his face, sophomore Pete Hanood peers into the doorway of the Haunted House at the Bay Days Fair. Inside, Pete encountered twisting doorways and trick mirrors. The Haunted House was disappointing though, lasting only two minutes.

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Deluca's Hosted Prom songs. I was surprised because they played so many requests. To the disappointment of many, only one slow song, Like A Rock, was performed. What was every senior talking about in May? that final, last dance that nad been in the minds of every student since they had entered the high school — prom. Whether it was who to go with, what to wear, or where to go the next day, converations about prom echoed throughout the hallways. Tickets for prom cost $20 and $10 extra for students taking dates from other classes or other schools. Extra expenses included buying flowers and dresses or renting tuxes. Many eirls had their hair cut or styled tne day of the dance. Junior Traci Hennings remarked, I had my hair done at a place on the eastside of Cleveland. My hairdresser was running behind schedule, and I didn't get home until a half hour before I was supposed to be picked up. The majority of couples arriv- ed at DeLuca's in limousines. Once there, couples chatted with friends briefly before sitting down to tables of ten for dinner. After a filling chicken dinner, couples then lined up to get their pictures taken. Like all dances, the lines were excessively long, and couples had to wait approx- imately 45 minutes to be photographed. Once pictures were taken, students neaded for the dance floor. The band Easy Street per- formed a variety of songs and encouraged crowd participation and requests. Sophomore Col- leen Gibbons said, I thought the band played a lot of really good Couples Traveled With Mickey Mouse To Hawaii Florida? California? Although students may have felt they were walking into the castle at Walt Disney World or Walt Disney Land, it was only the en- trance of the high school. Decorated by senior parents, not only the inside of the school, but also the outside carried out the theme Mickey Mouse goes to Hawaii. After being greeted at the door by Mickey Mouse, couples entered a hallway that had been transformed into a strip resembl- ing little shops from Disney World. Complete with a candy shop, senior parents served the couples cotton candy and ice cream cones. Junior Christy Lammi remarked, T thought the decorations were great. It didn't feel like we were at the high school-it looked really different! Inside the gym, tables were set up with games of blackjack. Prizes were given throughout the night to couples witn the most winnings. To complete the night, an early breakfast was served. Plastic sand buckets, balloons and small table favors decorated each table. Parents acted as waiters and waitresses and served every couple. Students remained at the nigh school until 4:30 a.m. ONE IN A MILLION. Demonstrating the latest dance steps, graduate Stephanie Karabostas dances to the music of Easy Street Because Stephanie's date was from another school, she had to pay an extra $10 for her ticket. Student Life C9

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JUNE 8 SUNDAY Wearing the traditional blue and white caps and gowns, the former seniors promenade out of com- mencement with diplomas in hand. Though the junior National Honor Society members ushered them in- to the gym, the graduates had no trouble finding their way out. Culminating the festivites, NHS spon- sored a reception for the students and their families in the cafeteria. After say- ing their farewells to the administration, the graduates proceeded on to the River Run Racquet Club for their after-grad party. After 12 years of school, I felt so relieved to finally be done with it all. I don't think I've ever celebrated so much in my life. Now, I have to look on to my future and think about moving to Rocky River and attending college in the fall. The only things I'll really miss about school are my friends and all the memories. ” -Taylor La whom - M. Zukowski With tears in her eyes, graduate Melinda Wichman hugs her classmate after the Bac- calaureate ceremony. This year, Congressman Ed Feighan spoke to the seniors on the advantages of positive thinking; he also suggested tips for a successful future. '7 think that the service was really touching. Even though the speaker was Methodist, his message was well received by everyone. It allowed me time to reflect on all of the changes we were going through. -Melinda Wichman JUNE 12 THURSDAY JULY 23 WEDNESDAY Debating on an outfit for the first day of school, freshman Erica Boarman gets some early shopping done. Most students fre- quented the local shopp- ing malls, though going downtown offered the most variety. After taking the bus to Public Square, Erica and her younger sibl- ings spent the day brows- ing through May Co. and Higbee’s, charging all of their purchases to their father’s Master Card. For lunch, the Boarmans stop- ped at the Terminal Tower concourse. Coming from St. Raphael’s where I had to wear a uniform, I really had no idea what to wear the first day. I asked my sister for help picking out my wardrobe. I started shop- ping in July so I could beat the August rush. -Erica Boarman - M. Waither Student Life