Argentine High School - Mustang Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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Mrs. Maxwell and Mr. Houghton check Pat Banion's collar before baccalaureate. Caps are replaced and aisles fill with seniors at the baccalaureate recessional. Seniors’ busy final day climaxed by graduation Mr. Channell presents the graduating class to the Board of Ed- ucation member. Mixed emotions are felt as memories flash through seniors’ minds. On Sunday, May 14, baccalaureate service was held, with Reverend Clarence Oldfield, Argentine Baptist Church, as the speaker. He challenged seniors to be constructively nonconformist. The 163 graduating seniors, parents, and friends filled the gymnasium on Friday, May 19, to receive and to view the presentation of diplomas from Board of Education member Mr. Robert Fothergill. Seniors realize the end of their high school careers when they hear Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance at the graduation processional. 19

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Bob Fabian, senior president, passed the traditional shovel to Karen Kent, junior president. Bob Tucker. Jim Clayton, and Greg House read the last will of the class of 1967. The senior class enjoyed breakfast the morning of graduation. Cathy Horner and Nikki Pope enjoyed the rolls and table gossip. Nine senior mothers prepared a hearty breakfast. May 19, 1967 was the last day seniors were in the halls of AHS. The day began early as they en- joyed a breakfast of fruit cocktail, ham, rolls, milk, and juice at 8:00. Then students listened to the proph- ecy and were herded into the gym for graduation practice. At approximately 10:30 Mr. Channell released exuberant seniors from school to return that evening for the final pomp and circumstance. Baccalaureate ushered in senior week With only a few hours of school left, the seniors on the auditorium steps.

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Jeanette Wheeler addresses the students about their personal responsibility. “Modern Youth was the topic of Diane Lewis’ speech. Russell Winkler speaks about the social responsibility of the graduating class. Congratulations, challenges, and tears marked seniors’ farewell With a contagious smile. Jose Mendez proudly accepts his diploma from Mr. Fothergill and Dr. Pluckcr. After the processional and national anthem, graduates and friends remained standing for the invocation by Reverend Dearl Blake, Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, and for the response by the Argentine Concert Choir. Choir members sang the religious hymns “The Last Words of David” and “Onward Ye Peoples, which was followed by the orchestra’s performance of Mozart’s “Temple Scene. Senior speakers Diane Lewis, Jeanette Wheeler, and Russell Winkler addressed the graduating class, reminding them of the responsibilities they have as young adults. After Principal W. R. Channel! had presented the graduating class to the Board of Education, Dr. Orvin L. Plucker, superintendent, responded and introduced Mr. Robert A. Fothergill. member of the Board of Education, who presented the diplomas. The final Alma Mater was sung by the graduating class, and the orchestra played the recessional “Coronation March” as commencement exercises were completed and graduating seniors of 1967 left the gymnasium. Mike Amayo discovers that graduation is also a time for receiving gifts. Proud parents are seen throughout the gymnasium. Linda Croy realizes that it was the end of many unforgettable activities.