Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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SINGING OUT. Adding to the dignified atmosphere is the A Cappeila Choir conducted by Mr. Shellhammer. The Seniors are highlighted, in their white graduation gowns, against the background of the underclassmen in their regular gowns 10 Graduation

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PROUD MOMENT. Senior Class President Craig Koteles receives a congratulatory hand shake from School Board member Mr. St John as he receives his diploma IT’S OVER. With a cheerful smile Lorraine Horrua is congratulated by School Board members and the Senior Gass Adviser as she recleves her diploma Our merry-go-round stops here Holding Graduation at the Front Row had a more professional atmosphere, stated Senior Class co-adviser, Barbara Holloway. On June 6, 1981, 449 students stepped across the stage at the Front Row Theatre, starting a new tradition. Kathi Kainsinger had been chosen among five finalists to be the student speaker, along with Dave Santoli, chosen by top honor students. A Cappella choir member Jenny Morri- son commented, “There was a special closeness experienced by everyone.” She added, “It was nice to feel so close to the graduates as we sang in choir.” Another choir member, Laura Borcz commented, Commencement was well organized and smooth—no hesitation and no rowdiness. Another new tradition was the change from valedictorians to the cum laude sys- tem. much like the system in college. In this way more students were recognized. The cumulative grade point average over the four years of high school determined the rank students obtained. Students with a 4.0 plus grade point average received summa cum laude; 3.9- 3.999, magna cum laude; 3.8-3.899, cum laude; and awarding the Principal's Award to those with a 3.5-3.799 cumula- tive grade point average. Graduate Ron Bate commented, ‘‘It was more convenient holding commence- ment at the Front Row. Most people live in driving distance, and don’t have to wor- ry about getting lost.” Junior Donna Dvo- rak added, “I liked it much better; with the revolving stage it was much easier to see everything and everyone.” According to Senior co-adviser Bill Fudge, My overall impression was that commencement was more dignified —a way that it should be.” Barbara Holloway concluded, Being at the Front Row was like a big family gathering.” COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS. Before the distri- bution of the diploma. School Board President, Mr St John gives an inspirational talk to the graduating class. VALEDICTORIAN SPEAKER. Kathi Kainsinger addresses her classmates and guests about her twelve years of schooling and what may lay ahead in the future for the 1981 graduates Graduation 11