Hinkley High School - Contrails Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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Area High Schools Participate In Mid-Year On January 21, 1980, a group of ten Hinkley seniors along with thirty-six other students from Central, Gateway, and the Adult Education classes. gradu- ated at the mid-year commencement ex- ercises at Central High School. The in- vocation was given by Hinkley senior Debra Gay Taylor. Dr. Patrick Grippe and Doyle K. Seawright, the President of the Board of Education, presented the ten students with their diplomas. The address was given by Central senior Nancy Ally- son Walker and the benediction was by Gateway's Mary Beth Timko. Joseph S. Flierl. principal of Central. presented the class for acceptance by John G. Stuart, Superintendent of the Aurora Public Schools. The graduating seniors were Sissi Ann Adair. Linda Chrispina Alfaro, Sherri Lynn Boness, Debbie Griego, Theresa Mary Kivilighn, David Lee Sowa, Rich- ard Charles Stewart, Carmen Jane Stief, Debra Gay Taylor. and David Charles Trujillo. Adult Education student receives diploma from Mr. Doyle Seawright. l30 Academics Graduation ,. I Hinkley graduates listen to speeches. Mr. Doyle Seawright. Dr. Patrick Grippe. and Debra Taylor prepare for the invocation. Students from Central, Hinkley, Gateway, and Adult Education High Schools participate in Mid-Year Graduation.

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ocational Center Offers Specialized Training The main purpose ol' the Vocational Technical Center was to help students to prepare to enter various jobs and profes- sions. The Vo-Tech Center was one ofthe seven in the state of Colorado. Students from seven school districts were hussed in from other areas as far away Bennett. During the day there were about 950 high school students attending the center in addition to about 450 adult students. People attending received the same train- ing ol'l'crcd at various community col- leges. There were forty-seven different programs offered: all of which provided training for outside careers in a special- ized area. At the end ol' the class each stu- dent attending classes received a certiti- '931'il'--4Ki--u-X. -V .2 ' ' k M, cate stating completion oil the course and 'U . 'ui -43 5 nr' t' -,.. -vqnv ' 4'-J s 1 ' L ...se-Www 47 lx' '- 'NWN 5- - C 4 A X ,N - Z.. o ks ,,,.. an 1 .Q-.0 how mtlny hours he l'lLlLl received. The Aurora Technical Center serves many different communities. I Linda Delgado gives a professional manicure. l32 Academics Much equipment and machinery help to make a successful program. S A student tests the different types of equipment,