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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Bright Lights Promises The Junior-Senior Prom, Bright Lights and Promises, was on May 16, 1987, at the Atkinson Hotel. The prom this year had many odded feoiures. Condid pictures of the students were being token during the prom. A video disc jockey provided en- tertainment for the dance. While the band was not performing, records akmg with vkieos were being played. Students couU watch tlwmseh es on the screen dancing to the musk. Ms. Lewis said, i think the things that mode the 1987 prom most unique were the two forms of enter- tainment, the video and the live band. Afterwards, Prom-goers changed from their dresses and tuxedos and headed to the S.S. Decatur. Junior Denise Stropes commented, The decorations were very nice. The post prom entered around a cruise theme. Mudi work went into putting the prom together. Mony DC stu- dents said May 16 was an evening never to be forgotten. Junior Rob LeBeau said, I had a nice time and I ' m looking forward to next year ' s prom. Centerpieces occent eodi table. As a switdi, the prom gkisses were changed to a different style. Seniors Michelle Couch and Cheryl Cosselmon donee to the beat. Live entertoinment was provided. A speciol aura surrounds Junior Amy Wolfer and Freshman Chad Jester. As they dance to the ihsms song, Take My Breath Away. • ' : ' ctele Arnes and her escort, alumni V donee at the Junior-Senior ! at the Atkinson Hotel. 8 Prom