Blue Ridge High School - Cresta Azul Yearbook (Lakeside, AZ)

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Drizzle cloesn't by Laura James Baccalaureate for the 1979 gradu- ating class took place on May 20 in the Blue Ridge cafetorium. Rush Boynton gave the invocation, which was fol- lowed by speeches given by Mr. Ken Sayer and Nlr. Alan Roush. Deanna Gullet gave the benediction. Graduation, which was scheduled to take place on the football field on Thursday, lVlay 24, was moved into it c If l 2 dismoy determined grciclucites the gym under a steady drizzle. The 91 graduates marched in as the Blue Ridge High Band played Pomp and Circumstancef' Peggy Grippin gave the invocation and Victor Applegate led the group in the Pledge of Alle- giance. The senior class then sang We've Only Just Begun while Deb- bie Roush accompanied on the piano. Co-valedictorian Clayton Lord spoke first and was followed by Ms. Judy Foster. Other speakers were co-vaIed- ictorian Debbie Roush, Nlr. Ferrell Fish, and salutatorian Terri Bittorf. Principal C. G. Little made the presen- tation of the class and members of the school board Clark Johnson and Nancy Buell presented the diplomas. The graduating class was then joined by the audience in the singing of the Alma Mater. Mitch Nlclnelly ended the ceremony with the benediction. 72 GRADUATION WK- 5 i ' Aga. 'l ' I

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Listen gives grcids evening 'ro reminisce obout by Kelly Yeager Reminiscing Juniors and Seniors attended the 1979 prom held on April 28th. The dance started at 8:30 and lasted until 12:30. Entertainment was provided by the Junior class and fea- tured the group Listen . The band played everything from rock to disco, and featured choreography which included Freak Out and Y.M.C.A. Crowned King and Queen to preside over the evening were Candy Mennes and David Carson. Attendants were Terri Hill, Kenny McCloud, Sherri Seitz, Warren Lee, Darlene Wallace, Hugh Allen, Kathy Wahlin, and Troy Marble. Decorations were crepe paper, stars, circles, and a fountain. Total cost of the whole event was 51300. Blue, silver, and white helped create a mood of Reminiscing which was the theme of prom. According to many Juniors and Sen' iors the dance was very successful. Everyone had a great time, stated Junior Hugh Allen. Page 71. 1. Robert Padilla, Kim Coleman, Tracy Flunion, and Russ Wright enjoy refreshments between dances. 2. Deanna Gullett and Mitch Mclnelly converse while the band takes a break. 3. Tara Lindsay and Joe Hochevar are fashion- ably dressed for the evening. 4. 1978 prom Queen Terri Bittorf and her date Victor Applegate dance to the music provided by Listen . X S ' 'x ,A siit -f r 2 . I if .li 3 4 PROM 71

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Tyan 3 i ! 5 1 5 3 5 , 551 . qw W' I ,ir , , Lf' ,ag6,:,,,w' , 1 r'wm...,,, . 2 3 Page 72. 1. Graduates sit down after receiving diplomas. 2. Debbie Roush and Lou Ann Smith talk between musical numbers while waiting for the ceremony to begin. , 3. Co-valedictorian Clayton Lord gives his speech to the listening audience. 4. Debbie Roush, the other co-valedictorian gives her speech. 5. Terri Bittorf, the salutatorian, gives her speech at graduation. Page 73. 1. Robin Boone, Shannon Storms, Gin- ger Moya, and Pam McGuire allay pregradua- tion nervousness. 2. Pat Riley recovers from his operation to walk down the aisle with Rita Little. 3. The class of 1979 has finally graduated. 4. Chad Hill nervously awaits the start of the graduation ceremony. GRADUATION 73 , f ii, f fe A i 1 Z QF? 14 +