St Josephs High School - HiWay Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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John Seckinger, John Spencer, and Hans We- ber are all smiles after their big night. Bill Anzelc and Hatashia Antkowiak wait for their awards as Brother Bob lines them up. f i Co-salutatorian Rex Jameson stands before a standing ovation after overwhelming the crowd. John Derwent and Mr. Rousey give a sly grin. Honors night 23

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A TIME FOR EXCELLEnCE Academic excellence has been a strong-point in the St. Joseph tradi- tion. Students work hard in the class- room and are rewarded on honors night for seniors, and honors day for underclassmen. Honors night was the first formal affair for seniors who had to suffer through the heat with their caps and gowns. The awards were incredible, especially for the top three members of the class. Rex Jameson, John Spencer, and Hans Weber found themselves standing in front of their classmates while receiv- ing a standing ovation for their ac- complishments. Mr. Rousey ' s award this year was given to Allen Casey for his dedication to St. Joseph ' s High. The underclass- men had their honors ceremony dur- ing school so the entire school could witness the hard work of those hon- ored. One St. Joseph student comment- ed, 1 really admire the kids who got their awards today. They never get any recognition and they deserve a lot of credit. Allen Casey proudly displays the principals award with Mr. Rousey. Before lining up, Beth Renaldi, Lisa Stigner, Sa- rah Jemielity, and Tammy Jenkins pose togeth- er. 1P W i 22 s«. ■

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UNTIL WE MEET AQAIM May the road rise to meet you; May the wind be always at your back; May the sun shine warm upon your face; May the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. After bringing many to tears, Mrs. nancy Fehlner used this old Irish blessing to bid farewell to the class of 1987 in her Commencement address. It continued the mixed feelings of happiness and sadness on May 21 and 22 as the seniors said their last goodbyes to St. Joe. Bishop D ' Arcy said the Baccalaure- ate Mass on May 21 at Sacred Heart Church, while Fr. Rybicki delivered the homily. Senior Kathy Webb said, It was a beautiful way to end four years. The mass ended with the sen- ior members of the choir singing Can- tate Domino. The fateful graduation was held on May 22 in the Athletic and Convoca- tion Center at Piotre Dame. Sr. Mary Ann Pajakowski delivered the invoca- tion, followed by the salutory address- es of Rex Jameson and John Spencer, Immediately after graduation, Tim Redden, Marge Loranger, and Sinane Qoulet look proud and happy. the valedictory address of Hans We- ber. All speakers had insightful and meaningful things to say. Rex said, Our lives make a difference. If we influence so much as one person, we live on in that person. If we can have this impact on just one other person, than our life is a success. Senior Lynne Kulesa, whose excitement was visible as she could hardly wait to walk across the stage, claimed that both her thoughts and her words to Fr. Rybicki as she shook his hand were, Yeah baby! I survived! On a more serious note she said, 1 was so happy and eager to move on in life. Silence fell as three honorary diplo- mas were awarded in memory of Re- cie Lonergan, Jeannie Fehlner, and Eric Dittrich. And all of a sudden it was over. As one departing senior put it, During those two days, which went so fast, 1 had mixed emotions of excitement, contentment, nervousness and sad- ness. But I was happy to be starting a new phase of life. Junior Melinda Aquino is excited for her broth- er Cesar, who just graduated. Although at first hesitant and unsure of when to throw the caps, the class of 87 wasn t going to let the traditional display of joy go undone.