University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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Filing into the Kibbie Dome, members of the Class of 1985 move in to take their seats during the initial ceremonies. Before receiving their diplo- mas at individual college ceremonies, graduates con- gregated into the Dome to hear the commencement ad- dress. (Photo by M. Kimber- ling) The bright realization that one is finally graduating could be blinding at times. And for joe Carpenter, an American studies graduate, Vuarnet sunglasses cut down on the glare of reality. (Photo by M. Kimberling) Capturing the golden moment, Guy Connolly focuses his camera on his daughter Karen and her two friends Barbara Rahe and Carol Woolum (Photo by M. Kimberling)

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stage. Step by step, closer and closer we each came to ending our college undergraduate careers. And then the mo- ment of truth was upon us Each of us stood at the edge of the stage. We walked forward. handed the card with our name printed on it to a robed in- dividual who proceeded to read our name aloud, Each of us stepped across the stage shook hands with a professor from our school (it was always nice if it was a pro- fessor we knew) while a blinding flash pop- ped before us Next we staggered off the stage. regain- ed our seat and it was over. Ultimately the masters and doctoral candidates received their degrees and the ceremoies came to an end. That was it. Your were now a college graduate € old line The most senior of the seniors participating at graduation was 69-year-old Georgette Amos, Amos received a stan- ding ovation from the crowd and graduates by earning a 4.00 GPA in history during her college career, (Photo by M. Kimberling) For those fortunate enough to have friends or relatives in attendance, post ceremonial pictures and good-bye hugs were a must. But before leaving. we were forced to turn in our grad robe. We each had the option to keep the mortar board and were also offered the chance to pur- chase pictures of us receiving our diploma (we now understood the reason behind the blinding flash), Each of us could even place an order for a Gem yearbook. That was it. Our collegiate pasts were now a memory and our professional futures loomed ahead. But whereas the future was yet to come, we all could look back on our college days. They were fun, they were sad, they were anxious, they glad. They were a time we would not soon forget. Frank Hill (1) Some students Invite their parents to attend graduation. But few students have a parent participating in the ceremonies, But Louise Biggs and her daughter Cathy prov- ed graduating could be a fami- ly affair. (Photo by H. Moore} 42-8 Graduation

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With the intramural softball season beginning in late March, catcher Joel Horton and Scott James get in a little pre-season practice. Horton and James were both third-year law students and despite the unusual fleld condiditons, james nevertheless, rapped out a hit. (Photo by T. Frates) The record snowfall In Moscow made for trecherous sidewalks, srs Pe driving condi- tions and a lot of fun; provided every student had a sled. The numerous hills on the UI campus made sledding all the more enjoyable. (Photo by T. Frates) This unique kind of snowmobile was used sparing- ly during the winter. Slick roads and icy sidewalks limited the effectiveness of bicycles during the winter. (Photo by P. Lauro) Some students called it God's dandruff. others called it a mess, but regardless of one's point of view, walking from class to class in the fluffy white stuff was sometimes dif- ficult at best. (Photo by P. Lauro)