Fairfield High School - Quill Yearbook (Fairfield, IA)

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 It's all over folks ... you're done, said com- mencement speaker Jon P. Bowermaster as he ad- dressed the 180 students of the class of 1985. Bowermaster is a graduate of FHS and now works at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Clrbana, Illinois. He entitled his speech “Living Your Life in Your Own Way and Living It Well and used it to build upon the class motto To live your life in your own way. To reach for the goals you have set for your- self, To be the you that you want to be — That is success.” May 26 was a hectic day for seniors as they prepared to wrap up their first thirteen years of education. The day began at 8:00 a.m. with bacca- laureate services in the auditorium. In his message to the graduating class, Reverend Ron Bryan said, We all have a part to contribute to life ... be sure you do your part — be all you can be.” The mixed chorus sang “Show Me the Way by Luboff and featured soloist Paul Moser. Lisa McGlothlen ac- companied Wendy Freudenberg with her flute solo by G.P. Telemann, and Steve Septer and Robin White performed the vocal duet Lord, My Trust is in Thee by Schutz. Commencement exercises were held later the same day at 2:00 p.m. Paula Schultz encouraged her peers to be the best at whatever they chose to be in life, whether a teacher, a Pizza Hut waitress, ... or even a hit man.” Jay Peaslee received a standing ovation after delivering his speech Gradu ation: More Than Just a Day in Our Lives. In his speech he said, Today we’re up here on a lofty pedestal — the mighty seniors, but tomorrow its back to the bottom of the totem pole. The sun- shine and the 80 degree weather had almost every- one fanning themselves through Bowermaster's and the other speakers' speeches. Even the gusty wind became quite a challenge as seniors struggled to keep their hats on as they crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. The happy faces of the sen- iors, however, showed that it was worth the trouble. . The gusty wind kept many graduates busy catch- ing their hats. 2. Remember this school, says commencement speaker Jon P. Bowermaster, “This is where you started. These are your roots and don t ever forget them. You have many memories to be proud of. ” 3. With a smile Michelle Brown receives her diplo- ma from school board president Pete Nelson. 4. Marching out from baccalaureate services is Soo- kie Johnson. 5. The warm temperatures prompted Brian Zim- merman to wear shorts under his gown. 23