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

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Mr. Ken Brist, principal, (left) presents graduate Pam Ruggeri to the audience. Lynn Followell (below) opens the evening ceremony with the invocation. Rev. William Kooienga (middle left) congratulates the students, faculty, and parents. Mr. William Kimble (middle right) advises students not to step on a treadmill in life. Randy Shirey (above) receives his diploma from Mr. Leslie Milby as Mr. Vic Dykiel looks on. During the opening procession (left) graduates remain standing as others marched to their seats. January Graduation—19

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$m mv mmmwm Speakers urge mid-year grads to continue learning The Eighth Annual Mid-Year Commencement began with a prelude concert by members of the Crown Point High School orchestra under the direction of Mr. James Deal. As the audience stood and all eyes turned to the auditorium doors, the 80 graduates marched down the center aisle to the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance. To begin the ceremony, Lynn Followell, graduate, gave the invocation. Then, Tom Lewis, senior class president, presented the class welcome. Rev. William Kooienga of the First Christian Reformed Church gave the Baccalaureate message. Rev. Kooienga congratulated the students, faculty, and parents. Commenting that graduation was a crossroad of life, he said the graduates should continue to learn and grow in wisdom but not necessarily through further education. The commencement address was given by Mr. William Kimble, at Crown Point High School. Mr. Kimble encouraged the graduates to step forward, stand tall, and assert themselves. He reflected that this graduation was a happy and triumphant evening, belonging to the graduates. Mr. Kimble advised the students to be careful and not step on a treadmill in life. Mr. Ken Brist, principal of Crown Point High School, presented the class of 1981 as the graduates received their diplomas from school board members Mr. Charles Harrison and Mr. Leslie Milby. After all the graduates were seated. Dr. Phillip McDaniel, superintendent of the Crown Point Community Schools, pronounced the class of 1981 graduates. The graduates placed their tassels on the right-hand side of their caps in recognition. To conclude the ceremony, Richard Wichowsky, graduate, gave the benediction. Mrs. Jan Austgen (below) assists Lori Devine with her graduation cap and gown before the ceremony. Richard Wichowsky (above) gives the benediction After graduation, Susie Surprise (above) poses for in conclusion to the evening’s ceremony. a picture in the auditorium lobby. 18—January Graduation

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mwmmue Boosters revive Valentine Dance An old tradition was revived during the school year of 1981. This tradition was to have a sweetheart dance on Valentine’s Day. The last traditional dance was held at Crown Point eighteen years ago. This dance was brought back by the Booster ■Club in hopes that it would again be an annual event at the high school. With these hopes, many decorations were made with members of Art and Booster Club helping each other. Six foot murals, made especially for the dance, had the popular theme of “Love is . ..” painted on them. A lovable couple was on them also. Cupids and hearts decorated the walls to add to the romantic spirit of the dance. The Valentine Day theme was empha¬ sized by the centerpieces on each of the tables. These centerpieces consisted of white, fluffy cotton surrounding red cups filled with candy hearts. Heart-shaped programs were given to each couple attending the Valentine Dance. The theme, “Say You’ll be Mine,’’ complimented the Valentine decor. Music provided by the band Flyte, ranged from ballads to hard rock. For the sixty-four couples attending, the Valentine Dance with its romantic atmosphere was special. Eddie Eaton and Debbie Metsch (opposite page top right) boogie to the sounds of Flyte. Couples (opposite page top left) enjoy themselves at the dance. Steve Schlobohm and Caroline Connet (top) typify the mood at the Valentine Dance. Val Streicher (middle) snuggles up to her date Alan Larking. John Dinning (right) with date Sheila Dwyer and Kevin Peek with date Dawd Schutz take a much- needed break after dancing. Sam McCord and Natalie Retailleau (far right) dance the night away on Valentine’s Day. 20—Valentines