Episcopal High School - Accolade Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Thr climax of the evening for Kari Sterling, as with any other graduates, was when her diploma was finally in her own hands. Rebecca Rainer and Kathleen Weldon finally meet up with each other in the Dining Hall to give each other a great big hug and smile. Ft. Hancock presents Julie Sterberg with the Ralph K. Webster Cup, symbolizing excellence in academics, community service, leadership, and character. Michael Car enter and Mrs. Lucy Smith intensely listen as Dr. Laura F. Lemoinc gives the Commencement Address to the upcoming graduates. Graduation 199

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From 12 Years To 1 Day, Seniors Countdown Till The End ... 12, 11, 10 ... It all started twelve years ago when little five and six year olas enrolled in their first day of school. As time progressed, ninety-two kids from all over the nation, all over the world, made it through elementary school, junior high, and part of nigh school to become Seniors at Episcopal High. ... 57, 56, 55 ... Finally, what they had all been waiting for now seemed within reach- graduation! The countdown till tne end of high school began after Mardi Gras vacation, though many people like Erin Earhart began as early as the start of second semester. For anyone who, for some strange reason, could not remember now many days, the current countdown was kept posted on Fr. Ray's board, Mrs. Bonner's board, and most people's notebooks. ... 9, 8, 7 ... As the final week of high school arrived, seniors seemed so busy that the countdown was almost forgotten. A.P. exams were finished with, and final exams were just starting. As the last exam ended on Wednesday, the Seniors were immmediately thrust into a busy schedule of graduation parties. First, there was the crawfish boil at Bocage, where people ate, swam, and got thrown in the pool. The next day, there was a luncheon for the girls at Stephanie Abramson's house, followed Or. Ljurj Lcmoinc. Fr. Hjncock, and the first few members, alphabetically speaking, of the Class of '87 wait for the end of the Processional. at by a party at the Camelot Club that night, for everyone, hosted by Dawn Kubricht. For the final day before graduation, there was a barbeque and swimming party at Rebecca Rainer's house. Recalls Dawn, I was so busy that I didn't even have time to think about graduation itself. ... 2, 1, GRADUATION!!! Nevertheless, May 22 arrived along with graduation. After getting ready all day. the Class of'87 met in the new theater for the group picture, guys in their tuxes, and girls in white gowns, each girl carrying a red rose floral arrangement. Following the picture, everyone moved to the chapel to begin the Processional. Due to the rain, the Seniors were forced to make mad dashes with umbrellas from Perkins Hall to the Chapel. Once inside, everything went smoothly. First came the Invocation and Lord's Prayer, followed by the Lesson from the Gospel of John, then the anthem, Go Not Far From Me, O God. Next came the Welcome by Father Hancock, the Valedictory Address by Jeff Drake and Julie Sternberg, the Commencement Address by Dr. Laura F. Lemoine, and the Presentation of Awards by Mrs. Lucy Smith. It all climaxed at the conferring of the diplomas, a symbol of the end to the first phase of the lives of ninety-two graduates. As the choir sang For Just A Moment for the closing anthem, tears could be seen in the eyes of the raduates. Following the bene-iction, the recessional seemed to go unbelievably quickly. Once outside, there were tears and smiles, hugs and laughter. Slowly, everyone made their way from the sidewalk to the patio outside the Dining Hall for more congratulating, hugging, and crying. Says Heather Oulton, It was exciting, yet scary at the same time because I realized that everything is changing. 198 Graduation

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Amy Hackney shows her excitement with a smile as she receives a certificate and a $2,000 check from the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Corporation. After the ceremonies. Trip Barden proudly shows off his well-deserved diploma to his father and his younger brother, Keith. On the patio after the ceremonies, Amy Weidig was no different than any other graduate, smiling and hugging everyone that she saw. Jeff Drake and Julie Sternberg give a salute to the school, faculty, parents, and peers during their valedictory address. 200 Graduation