Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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Do I have to go through those names again! lames Quade and Tommy Pyles during graduation Mr Chakales and senior class Advisor Mr Guy practice make last minute preparations before graduation After the long week of graduation practices, the day we had been waiting for was finally here. At the last practice we found ourselves with many mixed feelings about graduation. You know, I really liked Chopticon, but I can't wait to get out of here but I don’t want to leave my friends . But the one thing we did know about graduation was that it was ours and we were going to make it the best commencement CHS had ever seen. The Seniors were to report to their homerooms by 6:15 p.m. The ceremony would be held outside in the football stadium. As we met in our homerooms many questions arose in our minds. Would I slip on the platform ... Would they forget my name and what happens after graduation? ... Next time's for real! kmmy Quade, Robert Raley and Ricky Blair discuss future plans after graduation practice GRADUATION 59

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The seniors lined up in their caps and gowns standing proud, ready to take that final walk down the hill. Friends and family filled the stadium waiting with anticipation. And then it began. The audience burst into applause as 262 seniors began their march during the processional per- formed by the band. The seniors and the audience stood for the invocation performed by the Rev. R. Runkles and the salute to the flag which was led by the SCA President Pete O'Connor. Following the National Anthem Mr. Chakales gave his congratulations to the class of '84. Remarks were then heard from Heather Appel, Class President, Becky Barth, Salutatorian and Dana Reil- ly, Valedictorian. Finally the moment arrived ... Time for each senior to walk across the plat- form and receive that long awaited diploma. Presentation of diplomas complete. Heather led the seniors in the turning of the tassels. The Alma Mater was sung and the Benediction was then given by the Rev. A. E. O'Connor. Marching up the hill, no longer students, but CHS alumni, the graduates were greeted by friends and family. The graduates then let out all their joy and sorrow. Hugging, kissing, crying, and even jumping up and down. Realization then hit that whatever graduation was supposed to be, or how it was supposed to be performed, it was theirs. And theirs was truly the Best! GRADUATION 61 Dina Reilly, Valedictorian - It's not what you have, it s the kind of person you are that counts and the people that like you for what or whom you are. are your friends Heather Appel, Senior Class President — Mrs Glaser. Mr Guy. you never let us down, you truly turned our lives around Becky Barth, Salutatorian - Know yourself and you can conquer anything. Graduation '84 The Best!