Batesville High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Batesville, IN)

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ki Commencement . . . Finale of Commencement marked the end of a successful four year's study at Batesville High School for the Seniors of 1962. On Friday night, May 25, they became the fifty-second class to graduate from B.H.S. The sixty-one graduates had completed all requirements for graduation and were now eligible to receive their diplom as. They entered the high school gymnasium wearing their blue and white robes and carrying red roses, and approached the stage. Across the stage was their motto, Not at the Top, But Climbing, in letters of red and silver. Father Stephen Schneider gave the invocation and benediction. Beverly Spencer sang I'll Walk With God. The Sen- iors' oration theme was Freedom. Charles Albers spoke on Democracy and Freedom. He was followed by Mellonne Miller whose subject was Privileges and Responsibilities, and James Stein who orated on Vigilance--Our Heritage. Susie Steinkamp com- pleted the oration with ''The Price of Freedom. The class song, Climb Every Mountain, was sung by the Seniors. Principal John Frushour presented the class and, after delivering a short message, declared them graduated from Batesville High School. Seniors C. Albers, S. Steinkamp, J. Stein, and M. Miller speak to class and guests of the values of Freedom.

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Baccalaureate services marked the beginning of the end for the Seniors of 1962. On Sunday, May 20, parents and friends of the Seniors assembled in Westwood auditorium. The graduates entered to the strains of Pomp and Cir- cumstance,' ’ played by the high school band, and took their seats near the stage. They listened earnestly to the Baccalaureate message delivered by Rev. Charles Myers of the Methodist church. Seniors listen attentively to Rev. Myers Baccalaureate . . . Graduates unite to absorb the address given by Rev. Myers. Rev. Myers spoke to the Seniors of the values of education and religion in our lives. His sermon was entitled What in Heaven's Name Are You Doing? He stressed the importance of the Seniors’ next steps in life and emphasized the need for individuals to serve others. His mes- sage was thought-provoking to both Seniors and guests. fd. Contributing to the baccalaureate serv- ice were the voices of the Chant En- semble. They sang Holy Lord God and 'O Sing Unto the Lord. For Senior Chant Ensemble members this was the last time to sing with the group.

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ia = r y qt IN | : . HOME TEAM | ; j —? M ) T — Ae the School Year Superintendent Charles Swain presented the diplomas of graduation to the Class of '62. He praised the class for its educational accomplishments. Mr. Swain also stressed that although high school learning had ended, the graduates should continue to learn throughout their lives. ALMA MATER High School life for us is ending, And it's time to part With memories of Batesville High School, Always in our heart. Friendship here will last forever; This we know is true. But now it's time to say good-by From the Class of '62. ne ere ls ll Visitors After all diplomas had been presented, the graduates performed the final ritual of com- mencement: turning of the tassels. They sang the ''Alma Mater ’ and marched out of the gym, while the high school band played Pomp and Circumstance.