Hall High School - Hall Light Yearbook (Spring Valley, IL)

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His diploma in hand, Tim Charles receives congratulations from Mr. Westrum. Slowly the rows fill as the graduates march to their places. Board of Education President Gene Merkel presents Marty Williams his diploma. 24 GRADUATION

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Receiving birdy awards were Nina Weisheit. Gary Orlandi. Melanie Malooley. Mike Leone, Jason Quinn. Crystal Anderson, and Andy Wes-trum. The Carl Schwab Award was awarded to Craig Castaneda Leadership, scholarship banquet ’ 1 1 arshiD to I.W.U al Honor Society were presented to the audience. Special awards were also presented. The D.A.R. Award went to Scott Laz-zarotto. The Carl Schwab Memorial went to Craig Castaneda. Jerry Dunker was presented the John Phillip Sousa Award. The H.E.A. Leadership Award was received by Anna Guerrini and Craig Castaneda. The awards assembly on May 14 again recognized the scholars and leaders along with awards from various organizations. The Power Mechanics Club James Francisco Award was presented to Ray Francisco. Bob Hos-cheid received the 110% Award of the power club. The Math-Science Award was given to Monique Medawar. The French Club Awards were given to Monique Medawar. Angie Forsa, Kelly Redmon, and Kathy Thibert. The H.A.C. Service Award was given to Ron Domkuski. Anna Guerrini was presented the Librarian Award. Drama awards went to Andy Westrum and Crystal Anderson for best actor and actress, and to Gary Orlandi and Melissa Malooley for best supporting roles. Special awards were presented to the many students who served as school guides and hall monitors. A round of applause was given to Gary Filippini for his many hours of service in both athletics and band. The assembly concluded with the traditional leaving for the last time by the senior class from the auditorium. HONORS 23

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Graduation caps tossed in the air symbolize end of four years Tears and laughter are emotions that are expressed on graduation night. Four years have gone by. The days passed quickly. One hundred and three Hall graduates filed into the gym. The main floor was polka-dotted with the red and white gowns of the seniors, and accented with the black robes and colorful hoods of the faculty. After the invocation, salutatorian Sue Bernardi spoke on the value of diplomas as being symbols of accomplishment and holding the key to the future. It is time for the graduates to reset their goals for the life ahead. A retrospect of the class was given by student council president Penny Corpus. The class gift was presented to Mr. Westrum. Then We’ve Only Just Begun was played by the Hall H.S. Band. Valedictorian Monique Medawar composed a poem and read it to the crowd. The opening lines were a thank you to the families, faculty, and God for the grace and spiritual support given over the many years. Monique ended by telling the graduates to hold onto their dreams. Salutatorian Sue Bernardei spoke on the importance of their diploma will have on the lives ol the class of 87 . Monique Medawar, valedictorian, recited an original poem on the classes accomplishments. In deep thought, Steve Koch ponders the words of the valedictorian's speech to the class of 1987. The climax of four years of school was the traditional throwing of the caps as graduates prepare to meet friends. Board president Gene Merkel presented the diplomas to the seniors. The gym was an array of red and white as graduation caps were tossed happily into the air after the benediction. A new life is ahead for the graduated seniors. Memories of high school will remain as the Class of '87 steps into adult responsibilities. GRADUATION 25