Wichita Heights High School - Talon Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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125 Commencement , I Commencement Exercises Mark Turning Point' Let me see the announcements! . . . Hey, your name card is different from mine . . . I need your picture to put in my memory book . . . I don't care if I havenit graduated yet, I'm still hanging my tassel from my rearview mirror! The first realizations of the impend- ing end of high school came with the April ll distribution of caps, gowns, announcements and other senior para- phernalia from Jostenis, ordered at the beginning of the year. Soon to be graduates, members of the Senior Class, savored their last days together as they awaited, both eagerly and reluc- tantly, the night of Commencement, May 30. The chatter of friends and relatives dropped to a hush as the Class of '78 filed into Henry Levitt Arena, boys in black caps and gowns, girls in red, and took their places before the stage. The traditional program began with the flag salute and invocation, given by Class President Mark Pharis and co-graduate Kelli Logan. After choral selections, and presentation and acceptance of the class, each senior's name was called as he or she walked across the stage to receive a diploma. Finally, the Alma Mater and benediction were heard, marking the end of seniorhood and the beginnings of careers. M L. MMM W 1. Unidentified senior class officer leaves his mark before graduation. 2. Ann Dey delivers her speech, Graduation-The Turning Point, as LaQuita Lugrand and Scott Jones look on. 3. Terry Doolin and Bruce Saunders turn their attention to Scott Jones as he gives his address. 4. The Class of '78 5. TOP SENIORS Sitting: Laura Guthrie, Stephanie Lisowski, John Chung. Standing: Kem Rucas, Brenda Greer, Kerry Wheatcroft, Diana Myers, Randy Sagerty, Kelly Luper.

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l24f Commencement ,, . We mf.:-ar :L ,, Hm,ft,1,,f in ,, , .,, , ,, . ff,-- a m m PROGRAM OVERTURE March Grandioso' Symphonic Band PROCESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance' FLAG SALUTE Mark Pharis INVOCATION Kelli Logan CHORAL SELECTIONS Concert Choir Gloria in Excelsis' Joseph Haydn Song of Moses John Ness Beck .5 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESSES Graduation - The Turning Point Ann Dey Pass With Pop Corn Scott Jones Be the Person You Were Meant to Be LaQuita Lugrand PRESENTATION OF CLASS Dr. Martin E. Smith ACCEPTANCE Mrs. Jo Brown PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS ALMA MATER BENEDICTION Anthony Turner RECESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance

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126 f Juniors For those in the Class of '79, who are returning to Heights next year, there are only 180 more school days to go. This year's group of juniors was one of determination and spirit. They start- ed off the year by winning the Spirit Stick at a number of pep assemblies and the Junior Class Council, spon- sored by Howard Pitler, captured first place in the Homecoming Float and Hall competition. To most juniors, the closing of the ,77-'78 school year brought new chal- lenges and responsibilities. Next year, they would be the leaders, and if they could hold on to the feelings and dreams they had, of really wanting to achieve a better school atmosphere, then the '78-'79 school year could promise to be something really special. I if ,d by fL, N,.,, t 1 W'-x ,,,. V , wfnzrunmivin JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing: Natalie Wallace, Vice-President, Sondra Hayes President, Nancy Dittmer, Secretary. Sitting: Jill Matthews, Treasurer. Anita Lusk finds that furry friends are fun. In this case, it's Thespian initiate, Paul Smith '78.