Elyria Public High School - Elyrian Yearbook (Elyria, OH)

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The Last Memorable Month of High School Begins H ff M I l :W 'ff H1- N-2-.,,I'.,. ' ,,.. 'M These decorations, placed in the cafeteria, certainly carried out the theme of the prom, which was Mardi Gras. The Grand March was the beginning of a wonderful, fun-filled, and romantic evening. They could have danced all night . . These seniors are enjoying the l962 Prom, their last dance together as a class. 18

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The Football Season. The crowning is a momentous occasion for the Queen. Ruthann is being crowned by former Queen Sally. Homecoming was a memorable event in the lives of the Queen and her Court. These girls were tense, tearful, and excited as they were announced, but they enjoyed every second. This was a golden opportunity and an honor which any girl would be thrilled to have had. Each year during Homeing Assembly we have a fun filled skit about our queen to be. The Queen and her court are posed for pictures with their escorts below. The Homeing Dance is sponsored by Student Council. This evening the boys have their chance to dance with the Queen and Court. 17

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with the Prom and Ends with Graduation. All too soon this glorious year is coming to an end. And highlighting it is Senior Chapel, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. At Senior Chapel, outstanding seniors receive honor awards and scholarships. At Baccalaureate Senior Chapel is for the purpose of awarding scholar- ships and other honors to deserving seniors. This assembly is also dedicated to those students who have excelled in their four years at Elyria High. The senior's last few weeks are filled with many memoriable occasions. One of these is the Bac- calaureate services. A sermon is given for the seniors which pertains to their future life. spiritual guidance is given to all by three religious lead- ers. Commencement, being the last time the class of '63 will be together, finds them marching to the strains of Pomp and circumstancef' In conclusion, the graduates march from the field with diplomas in hand, knowing they have completed their high school careers. Every year the Senior Class is honored with one or more valedic- torians. These students have scholastically excelled above all others in their class. This is also the goal of many students who enter E.H.S. The class of 1962 was honored with three valedictorians: john Brekelbaum, Susan Hubbard, and Carol Neighbor. Commencement is the biggest and most important day to the graduating class. The students march onto the field while the band plays Pomp and Circumstancef' Some aff glad to leave while others hate to leave their Alma Materf, 2 r if Q - 19