Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

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Seniors gradual: on a Sunday with a. class motto o-f We ere at our -tomorrows toy wh ait: we dream today The senior class of 1984 was a class of 101 students 20 of which were National Honor Society members. The class held their commencement ceremony on Sunday June 3, at 2 pm. The seniors had chosen red and white as the class colors, the red rose as the class flower, and as the motto, We create our tomorrows by what we dream today. The band performed the prelude and recessional for the ceremony. Sarah Kreick started the ceremony by leading the audience in the pledge of allegiance. The invocation was presented by Gary Siegenthaier. He was followed by Teresa Davidson who read poetry. The class motto reading was said by Lisa Bradley. Monica Flynn and Laura Berryhill presented their salutatory addresses. Just as Monica started her speech, the public address system failed so Monica had to deliver her speech without an amplifier. But all the same, she did a good job. A line from Monica's speech summed up the feelings of the seniors. Our class has shared many good times these last four years, but nothing will compare to our last year as seniors. Laura's speech was along the same theme as she explained, The past twelve years have just forced us to grow up. Freedom is just another change. Immediately following Monica's speech, the choir entertained everyone Just long enough for the public address system to be repaired in time for B'-ian Barklow to present the inspirational reading of a poem written by Kim Jacks. Nancy Ellis next introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Joseph Bain. Mr. Bain's speech was centered around the topic of change. In his speech, he said, For these young adults, the greatest obstacle they have is to deal with change and its implications. Throughout his speech, Mr. Bain stressed how new technology would change the graduates' lives and they would need to be able to move with the times. He received lengthy applause when he finished. Heidi Luckman then gave her valedictory address in which she stated, 1 want to thank all parents who loved us, were around to drive us where ever we needed to go, helped us when we needed it - and when we didn't - and for pushing us to be the best we could be. After Heidi's speech, the senior choir members sang We've Only Just Begun and when they finished, Valerie Short presented a poetry reading which was followed by an enjoyable slide presentation that was put together by Monica Flynn and the senior class. Superintendent Frances EE. Farthing presented the class and Coquille School Board Chairman Robert Wilson presented the diplomas to the eagerly-waiting seniors. The Reverend George Mackey delivered the benediction. These pages sponsored bv: Atlas City Cafe Barrow Drug Heidi luckaan delivers her valedictory reriarks. Addressing the audience at graduation is co-salutatorian Laura Berryhill. 26 Graduation

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Junior Float. Sophonore float. Freshman Float. Pan Raney, Sara Trathen, Verissa Rose, and Piper Quigley discuss the Freshmen Float. Senior Float. Float Building 25

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Sitting anxiously while waiting to receive their diplomas are Alma Hutson, Troy Dement, T uloodr mg, Dot Pan .on, Fot v Little, Tami Thompson, Tad Mattix, Teresa Davidsori, Dam Scoville, Jett Lavey, Dawns Hasel, Jessica Warren, ano Pam Still ion. The senior choir including Lisa Bradley, Lisa Bales, Dolores Miller, Dal Short, Kathi Leri, Diane Hedeen, second row) Karen Burris, Kelly Greene, Anjeanette Mitchell, Nancy Ellis, and Monica Flynn sing ] Sing the Body Electric accompanied by Sarah Kreick at the piano who was assisted by Molly Duncan, Jim Johnson, Cone Philley, Monica Flynn, and Rusty Carlson make their way through the archway during the procession. Graduation 27