Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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It's finally here! exclaimed Senior Annette Drowlette when asked how she felt about graduation. She echoed the sentiments of the 439 students in the graduating class of 1983. The ceremony, held at Front Row Theater for the third year in a row, Promise for took place on Iune seventh. The prac- tice session held earlier that day with row captains, ushers, and faculty members went well. Senior class advisor Mrs. Barbara Holloway stated, This was one of the best rehearsals we've ever had. The kids were espec- ially well behaved. Handing out programs, roses, and escorting the seniors to their seats were junior ushers and escorts select- ed by the counseling department. It was nice to see the seniors one last time and to learn the ropes for next year. commented usher Natalie Kranz. The solemn ceremony began with COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS. Senior Hope Pratt shares her thoughts with her fellow graduates at the ninety-seventh commencement of Bedford High School. FINAL CELEBRATION. Following tradition are Senior Chris Peters and Rhonda Baschko. Decorating cars and parading through the parking lot is one of the last acts of the senior class. 20 Groduotion the invocation presented by Reverend George Marshall, father of Senior Lisa Marshall. After welcoming remarks from Principal Charles Morelli and Superintendent Hagerty the program was turned over to the two keynote speakers, Tracy Lyn McWilliams and the Future Hope Marie Pratt. Both speakers spoke about new beginnings. Tracy reminisced about the past and the excitement of looking toward the fu- ture. Hope talked about the bitter- sweet moment that at the same time represents promise for the future. It was an exciting experience that will stay with me forever. said Hope. I believe my speech was meaningful and gave people something to take with them and remember. she add- ed. An enjoyable addition to this years ceremony was the performance of the Madrigal singers. The group asked to perform at graduation. Senior Tim Frick stated that, It was our last chance to perform together and the Benediction was very fitting for this occasion. W, ,,-KLM, thy , WN' . - 3, 'Hia M

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'ff' 4 WELL DESERVED, Receiving her diploma from school board member Iohn St. Iohn is graduating senior, Susan Akerly. Four hundred thirty-nine students followed her. FOND FAREWELL. Addressing the class of 1983 for the last time is high school principal N - N-N X? Q R .uf wwe' wk 'i f? n wwlu x Him. Mr. Charles Morelli. PROUD PARENT. Delivering the Invocation that began the third commencement to be held at Front Row Theater is Rev. Marshall, father of senior Lisa Marshall. Groduotion 21