Hammond Technical Vocational High School - Chart Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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CAPS AND GOWNS ’80 “Commencement.” What every- one was waiting for! The day finally arrived after four years. They saw the day in many different ways. Some saw it as “I ' ve made it and its over thank God”, and some with tears in their eyes I can’t believe it’s over.” Whatever their feelings were about that day, for many it was the last day to say goodbye to friends. As they began to go their separate ways, working, off to col- lege, or getting married . . . Above: Nancy Carlson gives her valedictorian speech during the Com- mencement exercises. Above left to right: Dr. Steve Watson, Mr. Walter B. Simpson, Mr. William Preston; Asst. Superintendant, Mr. Adolph Biel; School Board President, and Dr. A.R. Burns.

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And, our vocational shops are the leaders in the area for training stu- dents for future careers. Students are exposed to cultural enrichment through our Fine Arts Department. In addition to a very diversified course offering, Tech houses the Plato program which aids students in their learning.

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The graduation class of 1980 look on at the Commence- ment Exercises Bralon Johnson looks happy as he shakes hands with Miss Tanner while walking down the Sandy Stotts shakes hands with Miss graduation line. Tanner, thinking about the near future. 5