Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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22 GRADUATION

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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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GETTING READY to take that long walk to their future, Tammy LEADING THE AUDIENCE and Youngquist and Jennifer Snyder seniors in the Pledge of Allegiance is make final adjustments to their class treasurer. Brad Greenawalt. gowns. THE SENIOR CLASS GIFT is presented to Mr. Million by Anne Holdcman and David Helman. STEVE NOFFSINGER directs the band for the final time during “The Star Spangled Banner.” THE CHOIR SINGS “Master of Human Destinies” in honor of the graduates. SHONDA MILLSAP'S SMILE reflects her happiness about her future. GRADUATION 23