Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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Mr. Thomas Kennedy (middle left) directs the bond in Fanfare and Processional as the graduates march onto the field. Tassels are turned while confetti flies as it is announced that the Class of 1977 is now graduated. Vickey Kasch, Lexa Schmidt, Teresa Schelfo, and Marilyn Kalshan, (below) march to the beat of the band as they enter the football field. A -. Clyde Zeek (far left) addresses graduates and guests at the ninety-fifth annual commencement exercises held at CPHS. After three years at CPHS, Jim Wayman (left) receives his long-awaited diploma from superintendent of schools, Mr. Ray Rogers. Mrs. Darren Paquin (above) checks Larry Lodovisi ' s name for the last time before he enters the football field, while Ed Kacmar and Mike John- « i A ..

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Stadium is site of graduation For the first time in four years, the weather permitted graduation exer¬ cises to be held outdoors in the foot¬ ball stadium. For the occasion, each graduate was given five tickets for family and friends, and they were allowed to ask for more, if needed. This was the first time this method had been used, but there was still a stand¬ ing room only crowd. Mr. Clyde Zeek, former principal at Taft Junior High School, was the speaker for the evening. His message, titled “Have a Nice Day,” encour¬ aged graduates to make the most of their lives. When Mr. Ray Rogers finally announced that the class had gradu¬ ated, everything from frisbees to con¬ fetti flew through the air. Many mem¬ ories of high school days and thoughts of what the future would hold had gone through the graduates’ minds during the evening, but when they turned their tassels, they just wanted to celebrate their present accomplishment. 1 Li LIT L I i Graduates wait in line along the track (above) for com¬ mencement exercises to begin. Greg Mount, Bill Tolley, Rodney Grove, and Marina Pachovas (middle) look over the program for graduation. The members of the Class of ' 77 listen to the words of Mr. Clyde Zeek (top left) and patiently wait to turn their tassels. 26

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New businesses draw visitors to Crown Point With the addition of several new businesses to Crown Point, the num¬ ber of visitors increased. Many people from Crown Point found they did not have to go out of town to find enter¬ tainment. Three new restaurants were opened this year. The Bon Appetit was the first to open its doors to the area. Its authentic French food and elegant dining was a first for Crown Point. SOB’s Speakeasy was the first of several attractions surrounding the theme of John Dillinger’s stay in the old Lake County Jail. This restaurant was built in the jail with everything from a secret entrance to gangster waitresses to give the feeling of a real speakeasy. Other plans for the jail include a Dillinger Museum and a the¬ atre featuring the Cell Block Players. The opening of Burger Chef added the convenience of fast food to Crown Point. When the Main Street Emporium, a mini-mall with an old fashioned theme, opened, it brought much attention to Crown Point because it had the only shop in the entire Mid¬ west that sold Power Pyramids. These pyramids are said to have the power to, among other things, keep meat fresh, sharpen razor blades, and keep plants and people healthy. The Roller Crown Rink was another entertainment attraction added to Crown Point. People of all ages found it a place to relax and have good, clean fun. Mr. Paul Georgas (above) speaks at the dedication of the new addition to CPHS, while Mr. Ray Rogers, superin¬ tendent of schools, and Mr. Glenn Bothwell and Mr. Ger¬ ald Keddington, school board members, listen.