Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

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Class of ’85 graduates 204 As the Seniors marched in to the gymnasium and the band played “Star Wars,” many memories ran through the minds of all the students, teachers, friends, and parents who were present at the Swing Out ceremony of 1985. The last official day of school for two hundred and four graduating Seniors. Some Seniors couldn’t wait to get out of the gym, others were excited, happy, and some were sad at the prospect of leaving favorite teachers, classmates they probably would never see again, and the building that had been their second home for the last three years. As Senior Class President Jim Remus handed the Senior Key to Junior Steve Laurent the two hundred and four graduates knew that they couldn’t step back but must go on. Juniors stood up and shouted with joy as they were officially proclaimed Seniors. Out on the front lawn following the ceremony the graduates said “goodbye” to teachers and friends that they might never see again, some with tears in their eyes but smiles on their faces. June 9, 1985; it was the perfect Sunday afternoon with temperatures in the 80’s, perfect for swimming or sunbathing. But this wasn’t the case for two hundred and four students that stood on the lawn of Greenville Senior High School with only one thought on their minds—GRADUATION. Greenville Senior High School’s one hundred and twelth commencement. Most of them were excited about receiving their diplomas. Before going into the gym, these students spent the last few moments reminiscing about the past or anticipating the future. Tensions and excitement filled the air. They had waited thirteen years for this moment and now it was here. How the years seemed to pass by so quickly. During the ceremony, many thoughts raced through the minds of the soon-to-be graduates. While some just wanted to get out of the hot, sticky gym, others thought what will it be like to never walk down those halls again? Some students felt the sorrows of the day. Thoughts like “This is the last time I’ll sit in this gym,. . . the last time I’ll get to see everyone” flowed through their minds. Still others were anxious for a new life of having to go out and face new responsibilities, make decisions, and most of all, choosing their careers. Others had their career goals in mind and would do all they can to achieve them. When the band began to play the familiar “Pomp and Circumstance,” the class of 1985 stood to receive their hard-earned diplomas. One by one, the Seniors walked proudly across the stage as parents, friends, and relatives watched with pride. Then the changing of the tassel and the graduates quickly marched out onto the lawn once again ... to take the next step. “Today is the day to follow your heart, tomorrow is the day to follow your dreams.” 20

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ROAD OF TOMORROW Today is the day we say goodbye To our memories of the past. We say goodbye to our teachers and friends But those memories will always last. We’ve traveled twelve years, down this venturous road And we’ve changed in many ways, We’ve now become the responsible adults Which we had hoped to become someday. We’ve all crossed over, many stepping stones But we find our journey has just begun, We can not rest, and end our travels here For there is more, that must be done. And allow nothing to stop in our path. As you go on. follow each sign carefully Or you will get lost along the way. And now that we’ve reached, the end of this road I hope we will meet again someday. We someday may think back and recall All those memories that have gone by, You Know—No other class could ever have What our class shared at Greenville High. Today is not an end. it’s a new beginning So think of the future, and feel no sorrow. For you see my friends, we’ve just begun Our new journey down this road of Tomorrow Above Right: Mr. Rodney Green, assistant principal, got the priviledge of giving the Montcalm County Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar Award to Jed Welder, sophomore. Bottom Left: Teachers even received awards during Honors Week. Mr. Seaver, Mrs. Lamb, Mr. Larsen, receive Teacher of the Month certificates from Student Council Representatives Chris Donnelly and Beth Hoy. Bottom Left: Seniors get a little anxious while waiting for the last few days to pass by and share jovial moments together before an Honors Assembly. •u-'i.iuw yjur lea w is tic day to follow pur dre We knew this day would soon be upon us But who knew it would come so fast? We must go on to pursue, new hopes and dreams — Kimberly Jo Fuller-1985 — x. «uwistteday to follcw nr drams'1, r Opposite: One of the many things Principal Thomas Matchett had to prepare for was Honors Week. Here he explains the significance of the prestigious Commander Grow Award that he presented to Michael Johnson. 19

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Opposite Above: Senior Kim Fuller authored and read the class poem during Thursday Swingout ceremonies. Opposite Below: Julie Ferguson is thrilled at the announcement of her being awarded the treasured American Legion Auxiliary Award. Above Left: Even though seniors are generally thrilled to graduate, there are often mixed emotions. Sally Heaton shares some of those feelings with Junior Kellie Kent. Above Right: To be chosen one of the three class speakers is a high academic honor. Tina Nelson was named as the welcoming speaker for the Class of 1985. Below: Senior class officers Deanna Dorey and Tammy Vogl and class poem author Kim Fuller are leaving the stage at the beginning of the recessional at Swingout. 21