Highmore High School - Hisodak Yearbook (Highmore, SD)

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SENIOR BREAKFAST UMW SERVES TRADITION The sixteen members of the senior class gathered at the Wesley Hall of the United Methodist Church on Thursday. May 21. to enjoy a break- fast prepared by the United Method- ist Women and served by several of the seniors' mothers. Scrambled eggs and ham. rolls, juice, and coffee made up the meal which was served to the the seniors along with Mrs. Suhn. Mr. John Biegler. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Marku- son. Michelle Markuson and Rever- end and Mrs. Mark Holland. The seniors' class colors of red. white, and silver and the class motto were used in the decoration of the base- The invocation and benediction were given by Reverend Mark Hol- land. Michelle Markuson provided the entertaiment by singing several moving songs. She was accompanied by Mrs. Jan Holland on the piano. Superintendent John Biegler and Principal Gary Markuson gave the seniors some worthwhile advice. This was followed by a remember when session where members of the class recalled certain memorable occasions. The seniors were dismissed to go to graduation practice and pick up their report cards at the school. With the exception of graduation, this was the last time in high school the seniors of 1987 were together as a whole class. ABOVE LEFT: Michelle Markuson sings with the accompaniment of Jan Holland. ABOVE: These five seniors. Doug Hinkle. Jon Vilhauer. John Mewres. Tom Durfee. and Dar- rel Hinkle, seem to be waiting for something to eat at the Senior Breakfast. LEFT: Superintendent John Biegler shares some words of wisdom while LeAnn Suhn and Reverend Mark Holland try to grasp the meaning of his message. SENIOR BREAKFAST 25

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BACCALAUREATE MINISTERS ADDRESS SENIORS Baccalaureate service was held for sage, given by Reverend Ron Brug- the 1987 graduating senior class on ger. instructed the students to pur May 17 at our Savior Lutheran sue their goals and to dream their Church. dreams. Providing the invocation was Rever- During the presentation of the end Jim Sumner, followed by scrip- graduating seniors, members of the ture readings by seniors Jon Vil- class presented a red rose to a mem hauer. Jackie Neuharth. Darin Lar- ber of their family to show their ap- son. Brian Ardry. and Jill Pekarek. preciation. The Highmore High School chorus performed two musical selections Reverend Mark Holland closed the entitled. Today Is Yours and Mine , service with the benediction, and Your Lord, My Lord”. The mes- ABOVE RIGHT: Brian Ardry solemnly reads his scripture piece. ABOVE: Darin Larson. John Metres. Jenny Nemec. Becky Nemec. Justin Runestad. and Jon Vilhauer listen attentively to the message. RIGHT: Torfc Cowan is caught catnapping dur- ing services. FAR RIGHT: Is that all? . Tom Durfee seems to be saying. 34 BACCALAUREATE

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GRADUATION HASSLE FOR TASSEL The graduating senior» of 1987 sur- vived the four-year high school has- sle and on May 24. 1987 at 2:00 p.m. were rewarded with an '87 tassel. A small class of only sixteen members graduated from Highmore High School this year. Friends and family gathered in the Hyde County Memo- rial Auditorium for the commence- ment exercises. The stage was deco- rated with the class colors of red. white, and silver. The east wall of the auditorium displayed the classes motto: If you can imagine it. you can achieve it: if you can dream it. you can become it.” Leading the processional of seniors was Jackie Dittman. junior class president. The girls wore white gowns and caps and carried long- stemmed red roses. The young men wore red caps and gowns with white rose boutonnieres. Pastor Roger Day gave the invoca- tion. after which the high school chorus performed. Claim A Dream. Following the musical se- lection. Superintendent John J. Biegler presented the Mason Ser- vice To Others scholarships. These scholarships, in the amount of $100 each, are given in memory of Don and Irene Mason. This years recipi- ents were Heather VanDenBerg and Rebecca Nemec. Superintendent Biegler introduced the guest speaker. Sister Carol Quinn, who is the Director of Ad- ministration at Presentation College. Aberdeen. South Dakota. Ms. Quinn's address encouraged the seniors to get out and give life all you can.” She added a personal touch to her speech by talking about each senior and incorporating her knowledge and acquaintances of Highmore into her speech. Principal Gary Markuson presented the seniors of the class of 1987 as they received their diplomas from Mr. James Faulstich. president of the Hyde County School Board. The sen- iors then turned their tassels and found their high school days behind them and their futures just before them. The high school chorus sang an- other selection entitled. We Must Say Goodbye. Justin Runestad and Marilynn Hoffland sang a duet. Farewell Song.” and Jill Pekarek. the classes’ valedictorian, recited a poem that she dedicated to the sen- iors called. Always Have A Dream. by Amanda Bradley. Pastor Roger Day gave the benedic- tion. After the benediction, the sen- iors returned to the front of the stage and in one graceful movement threw their caps into the air in a brief mo- ment of joy. The seniors formed a reception line for friends and family wishing to congratulate the gradu- ates. 26 GRADUATION