Anderson High School - Afterthought Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Parents sad, but glad at graduation t 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 358 seniors graduated from L.C. Anderson High School. The event was held at Toney Burger Center, where there was standing room only. Parents inside were sad and relieved, while the graduates lining up outside were full of anticipation for the future. Graduation got underway with the L.C. Anderson High School Band playing Pomp and Circumstance, as nervous and excited graduates filed in. When all 358 graduates were seated, the opening prayer was given by Joe Carrell, director of music at Hyde Park Baptist Church. His prayer signaled for the graduates that the moment was real and not a dream. Exuberant after receiving his diploma, Darron Patterson gives a cheer. Salutatorian Winnie Wilmoth gives the welcoming speech to graduates and parents. With a big smile and a firm handshake, Suzanne Dixon receives her diploma. 24 Z Graduation The speeches presented by Salutatorian Winnie Wilmoth and Valedictorian Debbie Otto were quite impressive. Wilmoth spoke the message to live for the present and to thank every group that taught this message when they were grow- ing up. Otto addressed the graduating class in wishing them good luck in their future endeavors. After 'the speeches, the audience heard from Dr. John Ellis, superintendent of schools, and principal Ron Beauford. They both praised the graduates who had suc- cessfully completed 12 years of school. Ed Small, president of the Baord of Trustees, spoke a few short words, know- ing that the graduates were anxious to get their diplomas. . ,WW W..-.f-Amman .m..i,,,,,,,,,,,, -,.- The diplomas were awarded in reco time. As the graduates walked across tl stage there were big smiles of happine on most faces. As the last graduate, David Zern, walke across the stage, the audience prepared salute the graduates. However, ' everyone's surprise, including tl' graduates, he opened up his gown revea ing a shirt that said that's all folks. And indeed, this was the end of hig school and a start of a new beginning. Valedictorian Debbie Otto address- the graduates future. in wishing them a go: tfuaow. , ... ,u-at vi. ' fl ix ' g d

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Principal Ron Beauford introduces Reverend Robert Becker, who delivered the Baccalaureate message. Say cheese! Jeff Anderson spots the camera, while vice principal Roberto Perez looks on. ff V :I . 5-B W r . . ' X' g X While rushing to get in line, seniors hold on to their caps. With the sound of Pomp and Cir- cumstance, Eve Pina and Beth Prewitt file in. Q! S' Q 'Y

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lu!-A Editor of the Afterthought yearbook, Shelly Rowley receives her diploma from AISD board member Ed Small. Rowley planned to attend Baylor in the fall. Joining hands with the two girls on either sid of him, graduate Brett Panter and the other graduates join in singing the school song. 0----.....,....,,., While graduates, friends and relatives sing the school song, choir member Adam LaGrone leads the choir, as they lend their voices to the music. There were hundreds of smiles at the graduation ceremony, and graduates Betty Ellis, Marc Erck and Julie Davis use theirs to express their excitement. GRADUATION f 25