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

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Centennial marks graduation of ’82 As the class of ’82, the 100th graduating class of Crown Point High School prepared to walk into the gym¬ nasium, tension and excitement filled the air. After 30 minutes the 405 graduates finally reached their seats. Salutatorian James Cuffia led the pledge of allegiance and gave the invocation. Next senior class president Bill Lewis gave the welcome. Reverend Robert E. Eversull gave the baccalaureate message, “Get Off The Chaise Lounge.” Students were honored to have a special guest speaker, former Governor of Indiana, Otis R. Bowen M.D. His ad¬ dress was “Don’t Be Afraid to Begin.” Students nervously walked across the stage to receive their diplomas as Mr. Ken Brist, principal, read their names. To commemorate the 100th graduating class, the students were given a gift of a centennial poem, “100 Years Have Come To Pass,” from Crown Point’s own poet laureate Charles Swisher. The graduates also received a commemorative medal. Finally, the moment of being official¬ ly graduated came as Dr. Phillip McDaniel hesitated and kept the class in suspense. When the students began to get rowdy, Dr. Phillip McDaniel finally decided to graduate the class, and the gymnasium was Filled with screams of joy. 26—Graduation

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Precious Memories linger in thoughts “Precious Memories” the 1982 prom theme, was appropriately chosen because many precious memories will remain in the thoughts of all who at¬ tended the dance. Friday night, April 23, an astounding 206 couples arrived at the formal occa¬ sion dressed in tuxedos and lacy evening gowns. Couples began the evening by sharing a delicious ham and chicken dinner. Later couples danced to the sound of Pawnz, a band who played everything from fast beat, popular rock to slow¬ p aced tunes. The king and queen candidates for prom had been previously selected at a special class meeting. At this meeting ten king and queen candidates were chosen. Their names were put on ballots and distributed to seniors in govern¬ ment and economics classes. The seniors then voted for one king and queen. Mrs. Donna Moser, prom sponsor, counted the votes. The girl who received the most votes was the queen, and the boy with the most votes was the king. The court consisted of the three runners-up in each category. The win¬ ners’ names were put in a sealed envelope and kept secret until the night of prom. Much to the delight of the crowd, Karen McMichael was crowned queen and Phil Wichowsky king. Keep¬ ing with tradition, the royal couple then danced to the theme song “Precious and Few”. Saturday, enthusiastic prom goers awoke sleepy-eyed to travel to various places. Some went to Indiana University for the “Little 500” bicycle race, to Chicago, and others traveled to Turkey Run to hike, canoe, and picnic. Prom queen candidates (top) stand eagerly awaiting the announcement of the 1982 Prom Queen. Queen candidates are Arlene Halsted, Missy Lehner, Karen McMichael and Julie Tobias. Karen McMichael and Phil Wichowsky (middle left) smile happily on being chosen Prom Queen and King. Pete Blanco and Doug Fleming (middle right) relax and enjoy the excitement of the evening. Prom King candidates (bottom) await the an¬ nouncing of the king. Candidates were Ron Ros- pond, Eli Kvachkoff, Dan Johnson, and Phil Wichowsky. Prom—25

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Former Governor of Indiana, Otis R. Bowen (op¬ posite top left) delivers his address “Don’t Be Afraid To Begin.” Mr. Ken Brist (opposite top right) reads the stu¬ dents’ names as they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. With a nervous look on her face, Kathy Thompson (opposite middle left) waits to walk across the stage to receive her diploma. Kirstain Benjamin (opposite middle right) looks into the bleachers as she walks to her chair. Co-Valedictorians Tom Yagelski and Eric Ber¬ man, Salutatorian Jamie Cuffia and sen ior class president Bill Lewis (opposite bottom) walk up the aisle to the stage during graduation. Sharon Brumbaugh (top left) waits to walk out of the gymnasium after the ceremony. Carol Hennon (top middle) happily walks back to her seat after receiving her diploma. Allison Arkinstall (top right) shows excitement as Dr. Phillip McDaniel announces the class official¬ ly graduated. Steve Howell (middle left) waits nervously to walk across the stage to receive his diploma. Jim Bloede (middle right) waits for Dr. Phillip McDaniel to graduate the class of 1982. With much apprehension Jill Borem and Melinda Braithwaite (bottom) walk to their seat at the beginning of the ceremony. Graduation—27