Beall High School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Frostburg, MD)

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Top of the class Congratulating Joe Stevens for his musical and academic achievements, Mr. Preaskorn gives a firm hand- shake of approval. Joe, along with many other graduates, was an- nounced for special recognition. Togetherness As the time grew near for the gradu- ates to arrive, chorus members hur- riedly took their places. Since there were so many people and not enough risers, it was a tight squeeze, Stephanie Davies said. Hesitant but eager Knowing that she is next to receive her diploma, Patti Frost, awaits her name to be announced. I was really anxious, but at the same time I was nervous, commented Patti. I was afraid that I would fall or slip in front of the crowd. Read the Fine Print Vie

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Impatient waiting The end of school included baccalau- reate and graduation practices for se- niors. Jerry Crosby waits for the rest of his class to arrive as he thinks about his afternoon agenda. A sing-a-long As members of the ensemble finish a song, they look out in the crowd to see the students reaction. They performed six song selections plus a dance. Eleven, twelve, thirteen ... Students at the senior pizza party hold their breath as John Cooke places the last can on the Coke tower. Ten cans constituted the bet, but he exceeded the limit. Photo finish Putting the finishing touches on the end of the school year pro- duction, the ensemble end their final song. Due to renovation the production was a combination end-of-the-year and moving-up ceremony End of School 15l

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Major plans While watching her sister, Jill, accept herdiploma, Beth Nelson daydreams of her own graduation. Even though this will be my last year. I'm going to make it the best, claimed Beth. A TT'fNC, N £ Zt £S Red eyes. Headaches. Tired bodies. These physical ail- ments belonged to those who attended the graduation practice and students who had been to the party the night before at Tammy Win- ner's home. The body and mind were fatigued but spirit and nervousness clearly were noticeable. At 9 am, 151 seniors dragged themselves into the gymnasium at Frostburg State College for graduation practice. Tension could be seen in their eyes. To relieve the anxiety, seniors sang Happy Birthday to Dave Young. Each time Dave's Waiting in line Before it was their turn, Inger Ar- stad, Cindi Atkinson, and Steve Baer casually look for friends and rela- tives in the audience. Inger was the foreign exchange student from Nor- way. name was called everyone began to sing. The seniors who would never reveal their middle names finally 'fessed up. Some chuckled at the names of Melton, Brook, and Dorsey. Others tried to hide their can- dy apple red faces. Soon the tension ended. Graduates that needed reas- suring found out that it was all over. They clutched their diplopmas in hand and hugged their friends. After- wards the audience rushed from their seats to congratu- late the proudest alumni of Beall High. Graduation 17