Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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W ALKING THROUGH THE PRO- CESSION with dignity are Kathy Alig and Stacey Manos. S ENIORS pledge allegiance to the flag as they are led by Jenni Phillips. 22 Commencement 333 begin new life omp and Circumstance was the first thing 333 graduating seniors heard as they began the ceremony that could be the beginning to a whole new life. “Success is not a matter of chance but a matter of choice’’ was the motto for the class of ’86 . This thought had begun to sink in as they went through the commencement exercise. “Success doesn’t come to those who sit around and wait for it to walk up the front steps and ring the doorbell,’’ said speaker Susan Summers. She added later, “Il wasn’t ner- vous. | just wanted to try and express some words of wisdom.”’ Words of appreciation were given by Principal Robert Million, who thanked the class for making a joint effort with him to have a successful year. Andrea Welty presented the class gift, a data display message board, which will be a welcomed addition to the Student Center. After the diplomas were handed out and Mr. Million recognized the grads, a roar of relief came from the field. As | they departed, there was hope that they realized ‘‘achieve- ment of the past can be a lesson for the future,’’ a quote from graduation speaker Lara Henninge.

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R ESTING FOR A SPELL, Jill Lee is amused at getting her picture taken as date Greg Mann looks on. T HE BENCHES provide a resting place for the weary couple of Alan Hunsberger and Rissi Forgey. E NJOYING THE EVENING with laughter are Steve Brown and Donna Weed. L EAFING THROUGH the memory book are this prom couple. It’s he music became louder and the excitement mounted as couples flowed through the doors of the Elks and squeezed too many bodies on one dance floor. Katie McKenna and Theresa Thomas agreed that ‘‘the breakfast was more fun because people were more comfortable. You can be more relaxed and go wild.” Eggs, bacon, and donuts were consumed mostly by the guys as the girls tried to separate balloon bunches to take as souveniers. For those who wished to dance the night away, the breakfast lasted till 4 in the morning. However, most chose to come and go, staying only an hour or so. Thanks to a group of parents, a bus trip to Cedar Point was organized and at 6:30 Sunday morning three buses departed Central, not to return until 10:30 the same night. ‘‘Cedar Point was a lot of fun. The rain didn’t even bother us much,” said Anne King about the day-after activities. For those who felt they could stay awake, their cars took off for Great America, downtown Chicago, or Saugatuck, Michigan. As his car pulled up to her door, two tired teens said their good-byes and the weekend had come to an end. John Nagy explained why one weekend could be so special: “You get to be with someone you really want to be with for thir- ty hours straight.” Prom 21

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AND MEMBERS continue t SHOWING OVERWHELM- Bnet ipompmand mCi | ING JOY is Barb Larkin as cumstance” as necessary. | she moves to her choir position. S ENIORS STAND as they wait for everyone to reach their assigned seats. S OLEMNLY, Bob Anis joins W Mi aaa SINGS: hee “America the Beautiful.”’ in the processional. Commencement