East Mecklenberg High School - East Wind Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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.ie wa 0,-n,8ll-t The day that all students look forward to with joy and reservation was finally here. Ending twelve long years of work and happy times, graduation brought tears and cries of joy Senior Eagles were ready to leave the nest and fly towards new hori- ZOIIS. As the sun rose on june 7, 1985, the finishing preparations for graduation were made. The empty bleachers would soon be filled with parents and friends full of anticipation and sad- ness. I couldn't believe my sister was graduating! exclaimed Traci Knight. In the middle of the field, empty chairs waited for the proud seniors to fill them for the last time as students of East Mecklenburg. As seniors and their parents arrived, excitement filled the air. This was it: Graduation. At the beginning chorus of Pomp and Circumstance, a hush fell over the stands. Clad in their caps and gowns, seniors progressed with dignity I was bursting with pride at the sight of my youngest son walking towards the end of his high school years, said the mother of one of the graduates. Their minds wandered over the past few months. Ordering an- nouncements and caps and gowns seemed like only yesterday The past twelve years of school that seemed to have passed so slowly were now only an instant's memory Taking their seats, the ceremony began. Inspiring the graduation class and those present was guest speaker Thomas Moore, singer-musician. He encouraged seniors to follow their dreams and told them that they could make a difference in the world. His speech was moving, and his words of wisdom were good advice to the '85 28 Graduation graduates, commented Kim Boker. Ending his speech, he had everyone join hands and sing We are the World , for these graduates were the world of tomorrow When it was time for diplomas, se- niors walked across the stage to receive them with a sense of achievement and satisfaction. As they held it in their hands, a glimmer of sadness crossed their faces. Their high school days were over. N 0 longer would they Walk down the crowded halls or fight with lockers that would not open. They would be leaving for jobs, for colleges, and for new lives. In the final moments of the ceremo- ny seniors raised their hands in the Eagle salute and sang the Alma Mater. Hitting the final notes, the graduates threw their caps into the air with whoops and laughter. Then turning teary-eyed to their friends for one last hug, the stands descended on the se- niors with congratulations. I was so happy for my sister, but I was crying because I knew she would be leaving home soon, replied Traci. Slowly the field became empty as the graduating class made their way home and to the beach. Their high school days at East Meck would not be forgotten, though. They would always be remembered in their hearts. The class of '85 may be gone, but their memories of East Mecklen- burg will last forever.

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