Decatur Central High School - Hawkeye Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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First Road to Success Paved by Graduation On June fourth, the class of 1987 faced one lost success in a list of many: grad- uation. A beautiful sunset set the scene as 290 seniors walked onto the football field to Pomp and Circumstance. Anticipation of the future filled the minds of some seniors. Sadness of leaving a place that had become a part of seniors ' lives filled the hearts of many. Many of the items on the program were performed by members of the graduating class. Michelle Couch gave the invocation. Stephanie Randall presented the welcome, Cheryl Casselman led the changing of the Led by Cheryl Casselman, seniors take port in the troditional turning of the tassels. The last minutes before the procession to the football field were filled with little details as shown here by Doreilo McAllister and Danielle Sdodine. tassels, and Todd Walker gave the bene- diction. Valedictorian and salutatorian speeches, given by Paula Raines and Cheryl Regan respectively, were also a part of the ceremony. Tears and cheers came from the friends and families of the graduates as diplomas were presented. Once the diplomas had been received and the tassels changed, there remained one thing left to do: toss the caps into the air. This became a new tradition and the evening became a memory to the class of 1987. Graduation

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Senior Delynn Harper, Junior Kristie Kinman, Seniors Ami Rink and Charlotte Hill take a break before the ckiss competition begins. This was the first year for DC to hold class games as port of Spirit Week. Standing in line to ride the Vortex, senior Laura Redman woits with anticipation. Several seniors stated that the Vortex was the best ride ot Kings Iskind. Getting ready to ride the Beast, Seniors Larry Kelley and Brian Harshman wait in line at Kings Iskind. The senior Kings Island trip was on September 13. Ring Ring. . . Goes the Bell Talking in ttie halls, grabbing books out of the locker, and heading for tliat favorite class — all these things created the typical day. Students learned more than just required courses. Social re- lationships also were a part of students ' lives at DC. One student stated, i like the five-minute passing period because I im able to find out all the latest news m my friends. Students also enjoyed participating in after-school activities. I like running cross country because it is like a family sport. Everyone knows each other and they depend on each other for support and to win, commented junior Letta Neely. All these things show how DC students . . . Rise Above The Rest! Student life divider 5

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