Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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Congratulations. While other seniors search for relatives in the crowd, Vikki Matusz receives a big hug from family-friend Doug Ellis. In anticipation. The Class of 1979 relaxes in their seats while waiting for their respective row cap- tains to lead them through the exercises. Near the end. As the distribution of diplomas continues Cydney Stewart accepts her's from school board member Woodrow Shipley. GRADUATION

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(Something (Someth How do you spell relief? I think most of us now spell it GRADU- ATION ' Uretta Russell's witty speech started a new tradition at the com- mencement exercises on June 5, 1979. She had been chosen for her oratorical ability from among five finalists to serve as the only student speaker be- sides valedictorian Dave McCray. In past ceremonies, parents and friends had little or no discretion in taking pictures, often walking on stage interrupting the speakers and diploma distribution. Last year the stage and pit areas were roped off and four staff members successfully kept the audi- ence from crashing through the ropes. 5,000 people had to be interested and entertained at Blossom Music Cen- ter by senior advisor Mr. Fudge (his I WAS NERVOUS ALL DAY LONG.. BILL FUDGE first year organizing the day). It was a lot of work and worry, he said, but well worth it. Needless to say I was nervous all day, hoping the new ideas would be accepted. The traditional part of the day came as A Cappella Choir sang The Lord Bless You . Debby Gorenc, a junior choir member then, recalls It was hard believing a whole year had gone by and so many friends would no longer share the stage with us. Many senior girls cried, some boys sighed, and when Andy Zolata, alpha- betically the last of 529 seniors, had re- ceived his diploma the twelve years they had spent in school offically came to an end. They were then alumni of 1979. New idea. Senior speaker Uretta Russell delivers the tradition- setting speech that she and Mrs. Kathleen Ferrone, senior advisor, co-wrote. An ending. After graduation ceremonies Lisa Lippitt, Jackie Bell, Regina Williams, and the other seniors leave the pavillion to celebrate. GRADUATION 10

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Midnight moves. Minutes after the microphone failed during her acceptance speech, prom queen Julie Kunkel is still smiling as her escort Joe Capone leads her into a dip during the coro- nation dance. Mechanical mishap. Besides the microphone fail- ing, the camera Julie loaned her parents, Mr and Mrs. Paul Kunkel, broke during coronation and was not fixed by the end of the coronation dance. PROM 12