Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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So this is what a diploma is really all about! Dale Anderson and Martha Armstrong wait for the tassel turning after receiving their diplomas Yeah. I’m cool and I’m a grad. Kirk Spalding cruises CHS hallways one last time as a senior On behalf of the senior class we would like to say thanks to the entire faculty of CHS. Alan Brookbank senior class president gives the dedication I’m here. I’ve got my cap and gown, now what’s next? Darlene Bannister arrives with the other 247 Seniors at about 6:0() pm They each went to homeroom classes to prepare for the big night ahead — graduation! Then in the gym. realization sinks in and most grads, like Darlene, experience mixed emotions sadness as well as joy. You have to look perfect for graduation. Sara Sapp and Tammy Ryce make last minute adjustments before their final walk in the gym CELEBRITIES GRADUATION

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Rain, 6c Away! Would the rain stop or not?? Would graduation be held on the foot ball field or in the gym?? Did you have enough inside tickets for your Aunt Harriet, who flew all the way from Hoboken, to attend if the com- mencement exercises were to be held inside?? By 11:00 AM on Friday. May 31. the announcement was made. The ground was too wet. and weather reports expected more thunderstorms. So, the class of 1985 would graduate in the gym. At 6:00 PM the parking lot was already filling up as parents and seniors streamed into the steamy school. Humidity was at an all time high as the gym was packed with family and well wishers. The overflow was permitted to view the ceremony from the much cooler cafeteria via closed circuit T.V. It didn t matter what the weather, whether the place was inside or out, this was graduation night for 247 Chopticon Seniors. And it was special. It was a night for hopes and dreams, and a few tears along with the joy. So, while each grad attended to her own thoughts, Mr. Chakales welcomed everyone to Chopticon’s twentieth commence- ment. As a part of tradition. Dr. Larry Lorton, our superintendent of schools, gave his greetings to the class. The two Salutatorians. Vicki Hill and Cindy Smith, spoke and so did Valedictorian Ronnie Repasi. But the big moment was after the certification of graduates when each senior was called to receive her diploma. That’s when we really saw the smiles and heard the cheers! One more symbol, the turning of the tassels, was led by Class Presi- dent Alan Brookbank. It was then official. The grads marched out to Chopticon’s traditional recessional. Climb Every Mountain. And as they walked out, they walked into the arms of parents, friends, and a whole world waiting to be conquered. Graduates Mark Hughes. Sonya Trimbath. Angela Thompkins. Brian Dean and Pam Thornburg express feelings about becoming CHS alumni We wondered yesterday, we seek today, and we will find tomorrow. Co- Salutatortan Victoria Louise Hill. Valedictorian Ronald Thomas Repasi and Co- Salutatorian Cynthia May Smith each have a turn at the podium r64 Celebrities Graduation

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Chemical-Free No Alcohol, No Drugs, Just Plenty of Fun All Night Long!! The second annual Project Graduation was a hit! Just as the party from the previous year. Project Graduation was a non-alcoholic, non- drug party given with the intention of having fun without the endanger- ment of chemicals. There were all sorts of things to do, not to mention an enormous amount of food. There was swimming, bowling, volleyball, basketball, rollerskating, and video games, just to name a few. And the best part of it all was the fact that you could stay out all night without having mom and dad home worrying about you. Jeff you’re gonna get sick lien Nguyen enjoys a submarine sandwich while chatting with a few faculty members. All people attending the party, including adults, had to sign a contract stating they would remain chemical free More, more . . . Jeff Woolsey stuffs his foce at the chemical-free party Tacos, sandwiches, all sorts of goodies were available to the grads throughout the night providing plenty of nourishment for the night's fun Celebrities Chemical Free Graduation Party