Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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Swimming, bowling, dancing, roller skating, food ... Movies, moonlight cruises, Video games, and volleyball Where could you go to do all these things for free? The Chemical Free Graduation Party. St. Mary's County was the first county in the state of Maryland to hold such a party. It was sponsored by the State's Attorney and County Commissioners for the four county high school's senior classes Without the help from Mrs. Florence Ballengee and Corporal Simms, Chopticon's party would never have been such a well organized and planned party. They contributed many long hours to our special occasion. The party started a half-hour after graduation. All students had to ride the bus. The seniors and their guests had to sign a contract agreeing to arrive at the party chemical free, and stay chemical free throughout the night. All the graduates and their guests realized they could party without drugs and alcohol and have a lot more fun. The Chemical Free Graduation Party helped to make the class of 84's graduation night truly a night to remember.

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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!

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Head's Up! Kevin Montgomery plays volleyball in the pool Come on Baby! I )avid Bartxxir hopes tor a strike AWH I'm not going to make it. loe Wood takes the plunge I thought I'd never get a set of wheels! Mike Sparks takes a sharp turn on the turtles CHEMICAL FREE GRADUATION PARTY 63