Tucker County High School - Tu Endi Wei Yearbook (Hambleton, WV)

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A TIME TO SMILE, A TIME TO CRY During the last week of school for the seniors’, things that seemed routine for four years suddenly felt different. The last walk down the long, narrow, crowded hallways, the last glance at a favorite teacher, the last book to turn in, and even the last lunch provoked mixed feelings of joyful anticipation and sentimentality. But when the day of commencement arrived a since of unity prevailed. Graduation began at 7:30 p.m. on June 1, 1987 at the TCHS gymnasium. Upon entering the tunnel leading to the floor prior to graduation, hugs and kisses and tears were getting their last chances to SAD smiles are expressed on the faces of Robert Falls and Jamie Fansler as they finally realize that their school years are over and they will have to face the real world soon. sneak in. When 7:30 p.m. approached, the procession of graduates took their seats and senior class president, J.D. Drake, addressed the audience. Following the ceremony, the graduates were on their way to parties with their friends and families where they celebrated and had a good time. After all the celebrating had ended and the pace slowed down, perhaps students felt different or detached or maybe just the same as before or elated and free, but all had one special night to look back on. The time to smile had ended, and it was a time to cry as the Class of '87 became history. WE'VE finally made it! Throwing their hats in the air, members of the Class of '87 rejoice on their last night at T.C.H.S.

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CO-VALEDICTORIANS, Lori Knotts and Susan Ketterman, are all smiles on graduation night while Principal Eldon Harper congratulates salutatorian Deanna Carr on a fine job. LAST minute preparations. Sonya Brown gives Deanna Carr a few words of confidence and a helpful hand before the commencement exercises as Chelsa Cale looks on. THEY’VE got what it takes. J.D. Drake and Michael Parsons are recognized by Mrs. John Cooper and Mr. Dewey WHfong for their appointments to the Air Force Academy and West Point. This is the first time in twenty-one years that a person from Tucker County has been appointed. 26 STUDENT LIFE - GRADUATION

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A TIME TO SMILE A TIME TO CRY The time had came to say good-bye “Good-bye Brenda. “Good- bye Cristy. “Keep in touch will you?” You bet I will. Take care of yourself and if you ever need me you where I'll be.” “Good luck Bren. You too Cris. For many, those words brought a lot of tears. The tears fell quickly from everyone’s eyes on graduation night. For many it was the last that they would see each other until their class reunion. Memories of the past arose and settled and many more were added as the evening came to a close. Were the tears joyous ones or were they painful ones? “It’s hard not to cry because you don’t know when you’ll ever get the chance to be with these friends again,’’ quoted one senior. As the tears fell and hugs were given, thoughts raced through the graduating class's minds of “Well, I made it! I really made it. No more writer's cramp from Mrs. Roy, no detention from Mrs. Warner, no more crowded halls and no more school lunches. Yep, I made it. Now what do I do?” Some decided for college while some remained unsure. But whichever they chose, let’s hope they succeed. The time had come to say good-bye but only on the outside. On the inside time had just begun. SHAKING Principal Eldon Harper's hand as he receives his diploma, Scott Bolyard remembers the times he spent in Mr. Harper's office over the year and can't resist a grin. HIGH STEPPIN Lori DiBacco is all smiles as she receives her diploma and recalls the times she's had at TCHS. 28 STUDENT LIFE - GRADUATION