Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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-V “I Now Pronounce You - GRADUATED At 7:30 P.M., Friday, May 27, Central’s class of 1988 walked down the track at Rice Field to the rhythm of “Pomp and Circumstance”. Senior band member Mark Yohn directed the band until all graduates were seated in front of the stadium. To begin the program, Steve Noffsinger con- ducted the band in “The Star Spangled Banner” followed by Brad Greenawalt who lead the Pledge of Allegience. Dave Koerting gave the invocation. After another performance by the band, Class Speakers Andy Keyse and Monica Method shared their thoughts of what it means to graduate and the transition from the twelfth grade to life after high school. The Concert Chior performed “Master of Hu- man Destinies” which preceded the presentation of the class gift. It was presented to Mr. Million by Anne Holdeman and Dave Heilman. Graduates who had upheld a 3.0 grade point average were asked to stand and were honored; then 3.5, and finally the top ten academic seniors were left standing for the applause. Six exchange students were recognized along with the Academic Scholarship Recipients and then Superintendent Dr. Frederick Bechtold made the Acceptance of the Class speech. When his time came, Senior Class President Ed Wickert called the class of ’88 to order. Assistant Principal Joyce Carver along with Vice Principal Robert Minichillo read the names of the graduates as the Board of School Trustees presented them with their diplomas. Then, moments before Jim Williams lead the band in the final song, the long worked for and awaited moment came. Excitement was in the air as Mr. Million spoke his words to the 381 seniors: “I pronounce you graduated!” Best of luck for the class of 1988. ANDREW KEYSE gives his commencement speech on the “Doors of Change.” COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER, Monica Method gives her speech on “Entry Into Individuality.” GRADUATION 21

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The cafeteria and hallways don’t magically transform in- to faraway places over- night. Many hours are spent making decora- tions and putting them up. Patterns have to be traced, cut out, and put together. Hundreds of reflectors have to be made. Centerpieces have to be put together. Paintings have to be painted, not to mention the background for pic- tures. The ceiling of the stu- dent center undergoes transformation about a week before the prom. Streamers, ribbons, pa- per, etc. cover the lights, giving the student center an illuminating glow. On the day before the prom, students may get out of study halls, art classes, and any other classes the teachers let them out of, to help dec- orate the cafeteria. All the paintings have to be hung, streamers have to be placed on the entries to the cafeteria, and the reflectors have to be hung from the ceiling. The walls of the hall- ways are covered next. Then comes the hanging of the picture back- ground. On the day of the prom, the final touches are added. Plants are placed, the cakes are brought in, and the memory books are set out. Now, the stage is set! Decorators Set the Stage PREPARING TO DECORATE, Julie Hagedorn, Julie DeGrofT, and Angie Sova, set the decorations for the cafeteria on the table. MAKING REFECTORS are Kyrstn Kopke, Anne Holdeman, LariAnne Rowe, and Jason Stout. 20 PRE-PROM

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22 GRADUATION