Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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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

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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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Bearcats “Pave the Panthers” TRIUMPHANT ENTRANCE. Chauffeur Fred Muivii drives the 1981 Homecoming Queen. Mane M.ickm and her escort Mike Madden into the stadi um during half time celebrations BABY-CAT. The varsity cheering squa own baby bearcat this year Cheerleader Sherrae Adams' little sister Marshay. affectionately called Pumpkin, helped cheer our bearcats on to any victo- ries GO CATS! Cheering our team on to victory against the Euclid Panthers at Homecoming is varsity cheerleader Karen La amch It must have helped. Bedford won the game 6-3. PLAYER DOWN. Senior Bearcat Warren Culpepper down, but not out of the Homecoming game yet Even though my knee still hurt I want ed to score and win Homecoming.” said Warren He returned to see more action that same quarter As the annual Homecoming Parade moved up Columbus Road the juniors could be seen frantically applying finishing touches to their float. The parade wound its way from Moody to the stadium. The winner of the float competition was an- nounced when the parade arrived at the high school. The Bearcat Band was the victor with “Pave The Panthers”. A major change in the Homecoming events this year was a cutback in festivi- ties during Spirit Week . Twins Day, 50’s Day, and Western Day were elimi- nated; and the only festivity that re- mained was Green and White Day. When asked why the activities weren’t better promoted this year, junior Sherrae Adams responded. “The activities weren’t pro- moted because of the four-day weekend and the involvement around the actual game.” The highlight of the night was the game itself. “The first half of the game we couldn’t concentrate well, but, we got our act together by the second half.” replied Bearcat Calvin Mackell. Their concentra- tion paid off as the Bearcats defeated the Euclid Panthers 6-3. The Panthers arrived without a victory to their record not knowing they would be leaving the same way — giving the Bearcats their 2nd straight Homecoming victory. As Friday night arrived, the girl who would reign over Homecoming was finally announced. Jill Spevak. Mitress of Cere- monies. excitedly exclaimed, The 1981 Homecoming Queen is . . Marie Mackris!” “Before the announcement, I was really nervous, but after I found out 1 had won. 1 felt relieved that it was all over.” exclaimed Marie. Varsity B elected Maria Natali, Brenda Robinson, and Daneen Ciganko as attendants. 12 Homecoming