Fairfield High School - Quill Yearbook (Fairfield, IA)

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An enchanting evening began as tux-clad young men escorted elegant young ladies to dinner at the Bonaparte Retreat, Iowa Light and Power or other area restaurants. Students dined on differ- ent steak and seafood meals unlike the accus- tomed burger and fries. Entering the pastel park created by the junior class, couples spent Pre- cious Time dancing to the music of Horizon. After several encore dances, the weary group paraded to the Co-ed to watch Just You and Me Kid sponsored by local community service clubs. The students were treated as stars; club members parked their cars and filmed them in grand premier style as they strolled into the the- atre. At 2:30 the nightowls headed home to change clothes and then returned to the Elks for an early morning pepperoni, sausage pizza breakfast and a final spin around the dance floor. Admist parents and flashing cameras, the gradu- ates filed into the auditorium for Baccalaureate service. Reverend John VVHken began his ser- mon by granting the seniors a moment to holler, clap, and yell to express their feelings of accom- plishments and freedom . He spoke on the class motto, Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it expressing that to an extent, knowledge is good. Unfortunately, knowledge used unwisely won't solve the world's problems; rather, faith in God will take us further. Chosen by fellow band and choir members, Ali- son Herzog, performing a tenor sax solo, and Kim Kleemeyer and Todd Shannon, performing a vocal duet, provided the musical entertainment for the evening. Although rainy and cold out- side, the atmosphere in the auditorium was one of inspiration and hope for the graduating class of 1982. 1. Dave Bryon and Dianne Denny enter an enchanting paradise at prom. 2. Taking a cookie and punch break from dancing are Steve Bekel and La Dawn Smith. J. Seniors turn thoughts to summer and the upcoming futures as they file out during the Recessional at Baccalaureate. 4. Senior class officers and their dates receive special recogni- tion at prom. 5. Reverend John Sattler enjoys Alison Herzog's tenor sax solo accompanied by Francie Horras. 6. The class of '62 listens intently to Reverend WHken's words of wisdom. Precious Time served as theme for both the prom and the evening, for students had to set watches ahead one hour to meet daylight savings time. Brian Fronzcak and Jyl Cox fence together prom decorations. PROM

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For many seniors, graduation means the chance to face the world as adults with the knowledge they have acquired through many years of chal- lenges, friendships, and opportunities. For others graduation is a frightening step; old friends are lost and that long journey down the path of life suddenly begins. Weather threatened the 1982 Commencement exercises, but as graduation drew near, the sun shone brightly and marked another perfect evening. Senior speakers, Alison Herzog and Mark Danielson, spent days preparing for their address to fellow classmates. Alison compared the process of learning to the three little pigs who built their houses out of straws, sticks, and bricks. She emphasized that furthering knowl- edge is like mortoring the bricks and repairing the roof. As a closing, she told seniors to beware of the big bad wolf! After paying tribute to Gordon S. Brookhart, Mark in formed seniors to get the big picture, a phrase often heard in driver's ed. His main emphasis was on tolerance, understanding, and a sense of humor. Norman J. Sandler, a U.P.I. reporter and editor in Washington D.C., spoke on The problems and prospects of surviving the '80's. He stressed that the problems facing today's society are very severe and threatening; however, he pointed out that it's still possible to achieve your goals and control your own destiny. As the evening progressed, those long awaited for diplomas were presented to each senior. One senior in particular, Mark Danielson, placed a big, juicy kiss on Ralph Messerli's cheek to show his gratitude and appreciation. This impromptu event left Ralph speechless and in shock for a few moments before he could continue handing out the rest of the diplomas. Class presidents Milt Jackson and Brad Clements lead the class in switching their tassels which signified gradu- ation from high school. For the class of 1982, careers will be started, futures planned, and lives will be filled with happiness and new challenges. 1. Satisfaction glows on the face of Mike Septer as he receives his diploma from Bob Allison. 2. Chris Castle finds approval and support from proud par- ents. 3. Kim Crawford adjusts Mary Rowe's collar to perfection just before graduation exercises. 4. Ranita Rehkoff, Jeff Reneker, Renee Melcher, and Ray Messer display mixed emotions over speaker Norm Sandler's address. 5. Stressing the point of building a strong foundation of knowledge is senior speaker Alison Herzog. 6. “We're on our own now, confidently express Jane Bender and Lori McClain. 7. Norm Sandler nostalgically recalls his own high school days before the class of '82. GRADUATION