Chugiak High School - Babiche Yearbook (Chugiak, AK)

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Spirit Exemplified By Class Of 1985 The graduating class of 1985 surpassed many past classes in a variety of ways. Their spirit and unity was exemplory, as Individuals stood out in sports, dance, choir, art, debate, drama, and academics, said Mrs. Sally Callaway. Academically they were the highest achievers in the school, she continued. The class of 1985 excelled in many inter-class competitions during their four years at Chugiak High School. Beginning with taking second place in the Homecoming Float and Wacko competitions as Freshmen to sweeping first place at Wacko competition as Sophomores to sponsoring the highest money-making dance in CHS history as Juniors, the class of 1985 reigned as the most spirited class ever, Into their senior year. The graduation ceremony began with the traditional playing of Pomp and Circumstance by the CHS Bands as 253 seniors slowly took their places. After the national anthem and the presentation of the flag by the NJROTC, the class sponser, Mrs. Sally Callaway, summarized the seniors ' Class Achievements. The senior ensemble, made up of graduating choir members, sang The Greatest Love of All. Next, as a trio, the valedictorians presented three intertwined speeches: The Gift of Our Parents, The Gift of Our Teachers, and These Gifts and Our Return Gifts. The class of 1985 left several presents to the school and following the valedictorians ' speeches, Tuck Bettin presented the school with pewter punch bowl sets and tiles numbered for every graduating class through 1985 to be later inlaid in the senior hall. Susan Lane fol- lowed with a solo entitled, Departure. The keynote speaker. Anchorage Mayor Tony Knowles, followed Susan and concluded the speeches. Principal, Mr. William Kuhl- mann, introduced the class of 1985. School Board Member, Mr. William Frick and Mr. Gerald Butts, Director of Voca- tional Education, accepted the graduates of Chugiak High. As Mr. Warren Hagman read the roll call, Mr. Kuhlmann presented the diplomas. Twenty-eight students were pre- sented with special awards for having achieved a grade- point average of 3.5 or better. Beth Chapman, Linda Ben- nett, and Chris Canterbury were the Valedictorians with averages of 4.0 and Kathy Hassell was the Salutatorian with a G.P.A. of 3.9. The graduation ceremony concluded after the benediction was given by Maria Weinhold and the CHS Band played Brighton Beach. The graduating class of 1985 was best summed up by Mrs. Sally Callaway. The spirit of ' 85 is like a summer breeze- fresh, exciting, energetic, warm. 282 Graduation

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OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP: Wondering if the speeches will ever end. Chris Carter waits anxiously for the roll call to begin. BOTTOM: Listening intently to the playing of the national anthem, Harry Ellis, Janna Endell, and Anna Estalilla anticipate the upcoming cere- mony. THIS PAGE: TOP LEFT: Watching the senior ensemble perform are Beth Chapman, Mayor Tony Knowles, and Linda Bennett. TOP RIGHT: Solemnly observing the pre- sentation of diplomas, Sylvia Hagel- berg awaits her turn. MIDDLE LEFT: Adjusting his graduation cap, Frank Lee prepares for his entrance into the gymnasium. MIDDLE RIGHT: Watch- ing for her cue to stand is Wendy Aron- son. BOTTOM: Expressing different feelings towards graduation are Lisa Allen, Debbie Aguirre, and Debbie Ad- ams. Graduation 283