Centerville High School - Elkonian Yearbook (Centerville, OH)

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As she waits to receive her diploma from the West Unit Principal, Mr. Jim Van Tine, Diane Carselle brushes her hair away from her eyes, while other classmates, Jana Catchpool and Vickie Cavanaugh, watch. Annually, seniors made wills to express their feelings on their four years at high school. Following the Recognition Assembly, Linda Cowman, Kathy Neufang, and Laura Wainwright scan the final issue of Pursuit SX. ad Hnsigj, Startled by the sudden flash of the camera, Senior Patti McAllister turns her attention away from the speaker. Traditionally, the boys wore black caps while girls wore gold. A Bicentennial Commencement Not only students received awards at the Recognition Assembly, but a few teachers did also. Senior Vice President Eric Sepp presents Mr. Don Justice, senior class ad- viser, with a Conn guitar and case as a thank you for working with the class. fter twelve years of education, graduation brought the '76 seniors to the realization that they were now on their own, with a drastic change before them. What next? For some, the year had ended with only fond memories of their accom- plishments, yet others were headed to college or work. An assembly was held in June to recognize students who had earned special honors in different fields. Diane Edge and Warren Ljungren were named Valedic- torlan and Salutatorian out of over 600 students. In athletics, Seniors Kent Bruggeman and Chuck Delaney were co-recipients of the Sonny Unger Award, given to the most outstanding senior football play- ers. Rick Dipert and Steve Crichton each received full scholarships to Northwestern University from the ROTC. Ken Walcott also received S900 to Ohio State University for his achievements in gymnastics. Not only seniors, but underclassmen also received special awards. Fifteen students from each grade level received VIP Awards for their contribution and interest in the school. For the first time, a junior, Laura Parks was awarded the Sue Dunn Award. This was traditionally presented to a senior athlete for her accomplishments in sports. 13 Graduation

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l 1 12 Graduation 0 'X zz? f Seniors of 1976 were special in the sense that their graduation fell in the year of the nation's birthday. With hands folded, a '76 graduate quietly awaits the start of the afternoorrs commencement ceremonies. 51 ,tw E 4 1 w. it ir i ,. 7 'Q X 5- A j '-2 f 5 At the end of tour years of work, gra uate Warren Ljungren achieved his goal a the '76 Salutatorian with a 4.1 overall ver- age. He was also a co-captain of the fo tball team and catcher on the baseball tam.

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S eason 'SKlCkOffS STARTING 5 ' -:...-'- 1 2' 2 Although there was a variety of rides at the Ox Roast, the wilder rides such as the Zipper and the Scrambler were the most popular. Emily Talen and Jett Heitcamp take a quick glance at the camera before their car jerks back in the other direction. 1 4 Ox Roast Carrying out her final duty, Sherry Peter- son, the 1976 Coed Captain, presents Krista Virgilio, the 1977 captain, with the whistle, retiring her position and making Krista's duty official. This act was traditionally done after the Ox Roast show. ummer just wouldn't be summer in Centerville without the annual Ox Fioast and Holiday at Home Parade. Year after year thousands of r dents have watched and participated in these festivg The Ox Roast, sponsored by the Centerville Lion Club, kicked off the summer on June 17, 18, and 19 Rides, games and plenty of food were all a part of the three-day event, The New Purpose Singers, The Colonial Cordsmen, Elktonians, Jazz Band and Coeds all provided entertainment nightly. The soccer team, Bobby Soccers and Fire Department offered ad ditional help in the parking lot and food tents. For the second time, the Lions Club also lined up a pa- rade for Saturday morning and provided free rides ior handicapped children in the area. The Labor Day Holiday at Home parade was a sure sign of su mmer's end. This year over 190 entries depicted the theme, Let Freedom Ring, 42 of which were floats, the largest amount ever. Chosen to be one of tour Holiday at Home princesses, graduate Amy Burnap represented Centerville in the Queen's Court. The cheerleaders, band, Coeds and Bobby SET cers also'participated in the 1.4 mile long parade. Due to the limited amount of monies this year, there was a possibility the parade would no longer continue. In September, the Holiday at Home Com- mittee setup a fund with the hope that there would be enough contributions to support another parade. X A il. s a ole Other