Vaiden Whitley High School - Shield Yearbook (Wendell, NC)

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With faces mirroring a multitude of sentiments, Seniors and friends participate in Commencement Exercises. ° TESTO OND: coe. CMa ane ne Is there among you tonight a scientist, a governor... ?'' propounds Mr. Charles Dunn. rriving at the apex of her high school career, Susan Thomas registers lelighted satisfaction. Ly,

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Commencement speakers challenge Semors. On Sunday afternoon, May 31, 1970, the Reverend Albert Fisher, Goldsboro District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church, challenged the Seniors to take full advantage of their own personal uniqueness and, using this, to make their greatest pos- sible contribution to mankind. Preceding the message, the Vocal Ensemble sang © Mag- num Mysterium and Call to Remem- brance. ” Mr. Charles Dunn, Director of the State Bureau of Investigation, addressed the Senior Class on Monday evening, June 1. Urging the members to look upon graduation Waste preparation, he encouraged them to utilize the knowledge they have gained to make this a better world. Special music was rendered by the Whitley Chorus and Band under the direction of Mr. Charles Burt. Following the presentation of the Senior Class by Mr. Stan- ley Dail, Principal; Mr. C. Sidney Williams, Chairman of the Advisory Council, presented diplomas to the one hundred and seventy- nine graduates. Thoughtful, silent graduates file out to face an uncertain future a audience stands to pay tribute. To create a commencement atmosphere, Mr. Burt leads To t hine ownself be true. . . thou canst not then t the band in the playing of the stately march, ''Pomp and false to any man, ' the Reverend Albert Fisher remin Circumstance. Baccalaureate audience.

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Homeconung begets nostalgic memories. HOMECOMING COURT: Debra Mizzelle, Micky Pace, Debnam, Lorenza Dunn, Carolyn Crews, Nathan Hodge, Barry Perry, Angelene Evans, Michael Hinton, Patricia Melba Strickland, Tim Conoley, Brenda Dunn, Melvin McCullers, David Harris, Vicki Chamblee, Larry Liles, Lee, Lu Ann Blackwood, Jackie Williams, Clarice Dunn, Sheryl Davis, Joe Ann Todd, Randy Greene, Patricia Rodney Vick. To complement the Warrior setting, Student Council members Setting the pace for halftime, the Whitley Band cheerfully anchor blue and white crepe paper rope for the Home- strikes up a spirited version of ''Solid Soul. coming Dance. 18