Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Patty Cook happily accepted her diplo- ma, the reward of many yean of hard- work, from Mr. Kurtz, superinten- dent. Her fellow classmates anxious- ly awaited their turns. It ' s finally here. The end of the year is at a close as the class of 7 985 gets ready to throw off their caps to say goodbye to high school and lifelong friends. GMbbY ‘RFTERN00N BRINGS TIME TO MOVE 0N UP It was a rather chilly Sunday afternoon in June. The date was the seond of June, 1985. The Grif- fith class of 1985 was experiencing its last moments at Griffith High School. The 61st annual Baccalaureate and Com- mencement began at 3:00 p.m. on the football field. The 229 candi- dates for graduation donned their robes and caps and prepared for the special occasion. As the symphonic band played the tradi- tional Pomp and Circum- stance, the soon-to-be high school graduates walked out to their seats. The invocation was given by Reverend Richard Kilpatrick, pas- tor of Griffith Baptist Church. After the prayer for the senior class, band director, Ronald Small took over. He directed Clifton William ' s Dedicatory Overture, which senior band members joined as their tribute to their graduating class. The Baccaluareate speech was also given by Reverend Kilpatrick. Immediately following this were the salutatorian and valedictorian addresses. First, Mike Brill spoke as the sa- lutatorian. He gave his thanks to everyone including a special attri- bute to Mr. Howard Besch who, he felt, was the inspiration that im- pressed him the most. Next the four valedictorians spoke. Cathy Baker gave a nega- tive speech toward school in gen- eral and her teachers only to prove high school may not be everyone ' s best years. Barbara Glassford, Sue Halsall and Lee Ann Larson thanked their teachers, their friends and their families for sup- port given to them during their high school years. For a change of taste, class presi- dent, Chris Gall thanked everyone including his old friend Jack Dan- iels. This wisecrack drew laughter from the whole crowd. Next in line was the presenta- tion to the class of 1985 of their diplomas. Principal Sam Cox called out the names while Superinten- dent Robert Kurtz handed out the diplomas and his congratulations. After all of the diplomas were distributed and the tassels were switched to the right side, Rever- end Kilpatrick gave the benedic- tion. Following his goals, Dave Seiber said, I ' m ready for better things. 18— Graduation

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Getting it straight. Straightening sen- ior Jim Green ' s boutonniere. Ju- nior Jean Kegebein anxiously awaits to hear the beginning notes of her favor- ite slow tune. Getting a little wild, Juniors David Ud- chitz and Heidi Worosz get funky and do The Crawl to the awesome sounds reflected by Fool ' s Heart . As Prom night pro- gressed, the crowns were handed down to juniors Kelly Grede and Jerry To- masic. They danced to the theme song One More blight, featured by Fool ' s Heart . Singing, dancing, and all around fun times were the agenda at the dance. Lisa Sainato demonstrates this along with her friends as they get down and come back up again. Prom— 17

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Congratulatory kiss. Graduate Sue Hal- s all receives a kiss for the future from her grandmother after completing years of schooling and continues on to reach her dreams. Senior class presi- dent Chris Gall en- thusiastically tears apart his prepared speech and tells it like it is about his life and times at Griffith High. Graduation Day and one of the four valedictorians, Lee Ann Larson pre- sents her congratu- latory speech to the audience and school board mem- bers behind her. Smiles and tears — Kristen Atkinson, a happy graduate, led the way from the football field after graduation cere- monies. Right be- hind her was Shelly Artz with a sad face. Graduation— 19 I