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

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School board member Leslie Milby (top left) con¬ gratulates Kim Westerhout on receiving her diploma. Rich Riddle and Dan Paitsell (top) wait in the hall before lining up for the processional. Salutatorian Susan McMichael (middle far left) leads the graduating class of 1983 in the pledge of allegiance. Kelly Pfister and Kerry Santacaterina (middle left) show their excitement after being graduated. Valedictorian Nick Connon (above) gives an enlightening speech during the graduation ceremony. A group of graduates (left) anxiously wait for Mr. Charles Bigler to officially graduate the class of 1983. Graduation—23

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Graduation night marks a beginning The 101st annual commencement was held on May 27 at 8 p.m. Due to incle¬ ment weather, the ceremony was held once again in the gymasium. About 7:30 p.m. students began to line up in the hallways to prepare for the processional. The 449 seniors then marched down the aisle to the traditional “Pomp and Cir¬ cumstance.” Salutatorian Susan McMichael led the pledge of allegiance and followed with the invocation. Tim Lewis, senior class president, welcomed the seniors, friends, and families to the 1983 graduation. The baccalaureate message, “Fresh Every Morning,” was given by Reverend R. Donald Weaver of the First United Methodist Church. The valedictory messages were given by the co¬ valedictorians Mary Christofolis, Nick Connon, and Andrea Wagonblast. The senior choir members performed “Party Blessing” which was conducted by Mr. Michael Wade. Mr. Ken Brist, principal, then read the names of the graduates as they ner¬ vously walked across the stage to receive their diplomas from the school board members. After all the graduates receiv¬ ed their diplomas, Mr. Charles Bigler, superintendent, asked the class of 1983 to stand. As tension and anxiety grew, the graduates moved their tassels from the left side to the right as Mr. Bigler announced “The Class of 1983 is now graduated.” Shouts of joy, tears, and hugs came from the graduates as they realized their days in high school were over. Co-valedictorians (top) Mary Christofolis, Nick Connon, Andrea Wagonblast, and salutatorian Susan McMichael step to the music of “Pomp and Circumstance” as they head for the stage at graduation. Jill Madajczyk (middle right) smiles as she receives her diploma from school board secretary Mr. Byron Hubbard. Mary Christofolis (middle far right) entertains the graduates with her valedictory message. The senior choir members (right) sing the tradi¬ tional “Party Blessing” song to their fellow classmates. 22—Graduation

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Andrea Wagonblast (top) gives her valedictory message “Being Yourself’ at the 1983 graduation. Stacy Alberts, Rhonda Alger, Debbie Burns, and Kathy Cain (top right) lead the processional down the aisle. A group of senior men (above) adjust their caps and tassels before entering the building to line up. Rhonda Maxwell (middle right) hugs a classmate after being officially graduated. Pete Blanco, Greg Blech, Mark Bosetti, and Nick Bradash (right) listen intently during the invocation. 24—Graduation