Forest Park High School - Tracer Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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Time is such a fast-moving essence that it is the essential backbone of life. Life for the Class of '74 has just begun. The time that has dissolved into their memories is merely a beginning into a life of challenge and opportunity opening its doors on this nineteenth day of May. The realization of life with its anxiety, happiness, sadness, and uncertainties, is just a small fragment in the minds of these seniors. To them, the dominance of the past has be- come a vital source of thoughtful concentration. The future is becoming a vision of reality for them as it grows more and more in importance. As Randy Klem, valedictorian, Rosie Snyder, salutatorian, and Gary Seger, class president, speak, the message of suc- cess and of unity is the predominant ingredient as the Class of '74, for the first time, takes a look at their future with opened eyes as it is thrown into their conscious thought. The promise of life is great. As the ninety-three seniors graduate today they are saying good-bye to the childhood of which school was always an excuse for neglecting responsi- bility. As they leave this gym, they are saying hello to a newly-formed maturity enacted by a diploma of which adulthood is the key to success. Seniors turned their tassles as Principal Dennis Tyring Class of 74 Leaves Forest Park to Embark Upon Individual Class president Gary Seger delivered the welcoming address to seniors and honored guests. The valedictorian of the 1974 gradu- ating class, Randy Klem, presented the opening commencement address. Rosie Snyder, salutatorian, spoke of furthering individual education after graduation.

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Drama Club; Displays Acting Talent Among Forest Park Students Mr. Mayhew, Randy Vaal, listens to Leonard Vole, Randy Klem, who came to him for legal advice. Inspector Hearne was called to this English courtroom to be witness for the prosecution in the case of Leonard Vole. What happened to Wayne Olinger’s hair? Only my hairdresser knows for sure. In the traditional light of its reputa- tion, Forest Park changed its style in 1974 when the intense courtroom dra- ma, Witness for the Prosecution, was chosen as the annual spring play to be presented in the Forest Park gym. Previous years proved that comedies can become outdated, so in the light of progress, the cast and backstage crew spent many hours of hard work and rehearsal creating success. The outstanding acting ability at For- est Park was superbly displayed as all those participating gave supreme per- formances. The depth of the insurmountable suc- cess falls upon Miss Nancy Olinger and her outstanding directing ability. She created the characters and their roles as she became the instigator, encouraging the cast to strive for per- fection. They performed with an in- spiration found only in our school. 25

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 pronounced them graduates of Forest Park High School. Sadness and joy surrounded the seniors during the final mo ments before they became graduates of FPUS. Goals While Will Remain Memories That Linger Behind Superintendent Earl F. Buechler congratulated Doug Har- mon as he handed his diploma to him. Joyce Abell was the first senior to enter the gym for the fi- nal graduation ceremonies. 27