Woonsocket High School - Redmen Yearbook (Woonsocket, SD)

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 Graduation Graduation is an end, but also a beginning The start of all the dreams That every graduate is spinning. Graduation is sighs and laughter Mingled liberally with tears, Lingering memories of one's sharing Lite with classmates through the years. Graduation is conclusion of one big phase of work and fun, A milestone passed, New things begun. Graduation is excitement, speeches, farewells and applause, diplomas and a mortarboard . . . The gate to pathways unexplored. And as the future's promise beams It's time to reach for higher dreams! I Valedictorian, Debra Bollinger gives the farewell speech on behalf of the Class of '74. Honor students for the Class of '74 included: LEFT TO RIGHT: Dennis Ohlrogge, Patty Weber, Ed Murtha, Debbie Bies Hibbard, Debbie Reider, Mary Sue Bissell, Debra Bollinger, Judy Dankey, Jim Parker, and Corwyn Tiede. Honor students had to maintain a 3. 3 accumulative grade point over their four high school years. 18

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Representative Duaine Swenson, Woonsocket. A study of state government was Government Day '74. On January 26, the seniore of WHS traveled by bus to Pierre to witness state govern- ment in action. In Pierre, they toured the capitol, watched the Senate in session, met with Governor Kneip, and lunched at the Fal- con Cafe with Rep. Duaine Swenson and a lobbyist who explained how bills are passed. Superintendent William Jiricek and government instructor Jens Andree accompanied the group. Governor of S. D. Richard Kneip Freedom enables us to become our true selves Some of the boys pause for a Coke break. Tim Roti and Paul Kub rented this cart to peddle on Skip Day. Skip Day A time for fun, games and relaxation was Skip Day '74. On Friday, April 26, the seniors met in Mitchell, S. D. to cele- brate their day off school. The seniors did everything from bowling to roller skating to swinging in Hitchcock Park to make this day one to remember. Patty Weber slides in Hitch- cock Park. Life is an endless horizon— Stretching from here to eternity.

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Class of ’74 Donald Futrell of Nettleton College in Sioux Falls gives the commencement address to the 33 seniors and their friends and relatives. Mr. Futrell spoke on success in life. If you do noth- ing, see nothing, or hear noth- ing . . . you will never fail. You must take the chance to succeed for we learn by trial and error. Salutatorian Debbie Reider welcomes the friends and relatives to Commencement '74. The doorways of graduation are closed behind the Class of '74. They are now alumni of WHS. On Thursday, May 16 at 8 p. m., 33 seniors marched into the National Guard Armory to receive their diplomas and hear last- minute instructions about life. The Dzie award, given annually to the boy and girl with the highest grades in their senior year, was given to Patty Weber and Jim Parker. Mary Sue Bissell received the Anna Hollister loan which must be paid back after gradu- ation from college. Jim Parker was presented a special citation by the United States Air Force. Jim will receive full tuition and fees plus $100 a month throughout col- lege. Graduation '74 will live forever etched in our memories. 19