Highmore High School - Hisodak Yearbook (Highmore, SD)

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Com m en cem en t Sunday Afternoon Ceremony A Change Of Pace Sunday afternoon, May 16, 1982, marked the day when thirty-seven seniors of High- more High School ended an- other chapter in their lives. “Pomp and Circumstance” was played by the high school band as Junior class President, Rob Hale, led the seniors in for one of the most important days of their lives. The stage was decorated in the class colors, light green and yellow. Spelled on the stage was the motto, “The future is inno- cent for we know not what it holds.” The girls carried long stem yellow roses and the boys wore yellow boutonnieres. Rev. A1 Cinnamon gave the invocation afetr which Supt. John Biegler introduced the guest speaker, Sen. Larry Pressler. Sen. Pressler chose to give his speech on the topic, “The Work Ethic.” Principal Roger Hansen in- troduced the class of ’82. The students received their diplo- mas from Phillip Kusser, Chairman of the school board. Max Wortman, a senior class member, wrote and sang the song, “Now Is The Time To Fly.” The song represented the feelings and challenges the classmates would meet in the future. The graduates stood, turned their tassels, and became alum- ni of HHS. Rev. Cinnamon closed the ceremony with the benediction. After the recessional, the graduates formed a receiving line to receive congratulations from family and friends. 16 Commencement

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Baccalaureate Ministers Plan Program A departure from past years, the baccalaureate service was admin- istered by the local ministerium. It was held in the Lutheran Church, rather than the audito- rium, on May 9, at 8:00. The processional and recession- al were played by Mr. Ben Oswalt on the trumpet, accompanied by Mrs. Jan Marks on the organ. Rev. Orland Sloat gave the invocation. Thea Johnson, Steve Vilhauer, Tigh Cowan, Karla Kerr, and Randy Houdek took part in the program. Pastor Edmund Youngquist gave the sermon, “A Gift of Life,” to the seniors. Music was provided by the high school choir, under the direction of Miss Lola Lee. The choir per- formed two numbers, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” and “Walk Along Beside Me Oh My Lord.” Rev. Hilmore Williams ended the evening with the benediction. ABOVE: Kevin Griese and Steve Vilhauer prepare to hang up their caps and gowns for another week. CENTER: The seniors file into their rows of pews before the baccalaureate service begins. LEFT: Doug Kroeplin, Karla Kerr, and Mary Jane Lusk discuss the happenings of the coming week. Baccalaureate 15

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OPPOSITE PAGE: ABOVE: Randy Houdek gives a grin of accomplishment after receiv- ing his diploma. he wrote for graduation. RIGHT: Mette Olson gives a friend a “thank-you hug.” BELOW: Honor students are: Jocelyn Gallagher, Denise Haiwick, Dona Stoley, Sarnie Dancey, Melanie Walton, Ke- vin Griese, Karen Beastrom, Twyla Mize. Mike Young- quist and Sheri Schuette. LEFT: The senior ensemble sings a song for their class- mates entitled, “Only The Heart May Know.” ABOVE: Jackie Mashek and Lisa Kutz walk out in the re- cessional, now members of the alumni of HHS. THIS PAGE: ABOVE LEFT: Max Wortman sings the song Commencement 17