Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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All the hard work and long hours pay off when the talented are recognized during The The recognition assembly was one of three ceremonies that were planned for seniors at graduation time. The seniors met at the W, G. Thomas Coliseum in their caps and gowns. The underclassmen and parents were invited to attend. Various organiza- tions, colleges and universities gave special awards, and scholarships and departmental awards were presented. The valedictorian and salutatorian, Andrea Renfro and Sharon Pelzel, were recognized and presented scholarships. David Riehl was given the first Principal's Award by Mr. Tommy Hays. David was recognized for outstanding achievement, both as a state gymnast and as a student representing the best of Haltom. DeVry Technical Institute presented a four-year scholarship to Craig Helm, Jeff Deets received a music scholarship to Texas last assembly Christian University. Other awards went to Mike Ford and Wendie Wright for citizen- ship, and to Tony Hester and Diana McGill for activities. Mr. and Miss Haltom, Danny Van DeMark and Melinda White, were recognized, as were the eleven Whois Who winners. Mr. Hays then led the seniors in the Turning of the Rings ceremony, symboliz- ing their official graduation from high school. Senior members of the choir presented their rendition of the senior song, L'Up Where We Belongf' The assembly ended with the sing- ing of the Alma Mater. The turning of the rings was a big part of the assembly. Graduates will have their school emblem facing out. 42 Recognition Assembly Graduates relax and visit after the Recognition Assembly. Alan Miller, Wayne Ross, Scott Watrous and Mike Campbell talk about things to come. Wendie Wright walks across the stage to shake Coach George Caddell's hand during the rehearsal for the Recognition Assembly.

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'al gf' -if if Senior Norie Riley's date imitates John 'l'ravoIta's Saturday Night Fever role. Lena Brestner, senior exchange student, ad- mires the decorations for the Senior theme Up Where We Belong. Ice blue and dork blue, recognitions, patience and hard work brought seniors p Where We Belong Up Where We Belong, the 1983 Senior class song, was sung by John Leonard and Andrea Renfro at the prom. The colors chosen by the Senior class were ice blue and dark blue. The song seemed to be very appropriate for the Senior Class theme throughout the year. All through the year all members of the Senior Executive Committee worked hard to accomplish an entertaining and very en- joyable evening at the cost of 314.00 for all seniors. I had a' great timeg the food and the entertainment were good, Anthony Silva said. During the program at the prom, eleven Who's Who winners were announced, and there were awards given to the most representative of the class. When John Blaney was introduced as Best Dressed, they showed a slide of John wearing a miniskirt, As Scott Crowe gave his thank you speech for receiving his award for most talented, he didn't forget to thank his mom and his dog. After all of the recognitions, the closing remarks were given by Billy Kemp. Most seniors stayed and enjoyed the dance. Those who did not stay were able to find their own enjoyment. lt was a perfect nightg we rode in the carriage that went around downtown Ft. Worth. lt made things romantic, being all dressed up, Beth Burleson, junior, said. Prom 41

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www. K me X all-sr., The JROTC presented the colors at the begin- ning of the assembly. This made the occasion a more formal affair. James Miller was awarded an ROTC award. He also received a music award. ,Q 43, H ' ,px ww. V ff 2 We T 1 aaean 912 L 1 I z, ' 4 13, 4 ?basss-W-A ,- The stage band played Pomp and Clr- cumstance for the assembly as the Senior class marched in. Recognition Assembly 43