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

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sct ikSIs- § § Awards presented to senior class at annual assembly, first banquet Tina Pelton (above) is congratulated for receiving the Student Council award and scholarship from Student Council sponsor Mr. Mark Callison. Sherri Lear receives a certificate for a $250 scholarship from Gerri Beckman, president, Psi lota Xi Sorority. Dawn Rollensen (center) lights her candle from the torch at the National Honor Society induction, as president Judy Keddington looks on. Salutatorian Dee Michaelis (left) accepts a trophy from Mr. Paul Georgas as co-valedictorians Judy Wagonblast and Judy Keddington receive congratulations from the senior class. Newly inducted National Honor Soci¬ ety members (opposite top) receive their membership cards from Judy Keddington and Judy Wagonblast. Scott White extends his congratulations to Ed Fischer (opposite center left) for receiving the Best Dressed Guy Award at the senior banquet. Mrs. Sandra Badylak (opposite center right) thanks the seniors for sending her a dozen roses, a gift, and a $25 gift certificate from the store of her choice. Mrs. Badylak was the head sponsor of the senior class and became a great friend and helper to many seniors. Senior girls (opposite right) are amazed of the variety of food prepared for the buffet dinner. Seniors (opposite far right) enjoyed the evening by discoing to the music of “Passage. 26 — Senior Awards

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One of the events at the end of the school year most seniors look forward to and enjoy is the Senior Awards assembly. It is a time when the senior class can get together and honor their fellow class members for four years of hard work and achievement. Many athletic awards were presented at the assembly. Melinda Hill received the Outstanding Girl Athlete Award. In addi¬ tion, Melinda became the first girl at Crown Point High School to receive a Let- terman’s blanket. She had earned seven varsity letters. Melinda also received the David Gergely Memorial Scholarship Award. Brad Rowe received the Out¬ standing Boy Athlete Award. Academic achievement was also rewarded. Valedictorians Judy Kedding- ton and Judy Wagonblast and Salutato- rian Dee Michaelis all received trophies. The valedictorians were given thesauruses by Mrs. Camille Wainwright. President of the American Association of University Women and CPHS chemistry teacher. Over eighty seniors were awarded honor¬ ary or monetary Hoosier Scholarships. Students inducted into National Honor Society were also recognized for their aca¬ demic work. Local clubs were also on hand to honor the seniors. Nevenka Biljan received an $850 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club. Judy Keddington and Brad Rowe received honorary pins from the Ameri¬ can Legion. A new end-of-year event was also held last year—The Senior Banquet. The entire senior class got together at Great Oaks After Four Club for a chicken and beef banquet. Tickets to the event on Sunday. May 21. cost $5.50. There was plenty of entertainment at the banquet. “Passage” provided music for dancing. Awards were given for the Most Spirited Senior. Best Couple. Best Dressed Senior, and others. The Senior Banquet was a perfect- way for the Class of 1978 to get together for one last time before graduating. Senior Awards — 27