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

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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

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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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Pom-Pons perform during half-time of the homecoming game. Homecoming ' 80 was celebrated September 22-26. Festivities in- cluded a Hat and Button Day on Monday, Kiddie Day on Tuesday, with a class tug-of-war and three- legged race after school. Wednes- day was roaring twenties day. Thursday, Wild, Wild West Day was acknowledged, with the annual Ju- nior-Senior Powder Puff game after school. Seniors won 2-0. Friday was Brown and Gold Loyality Day with at 5:00 and the game at 7:00. During half-time, the Queen’s Ceremony was held. The five nominees were: Darla Davis, Rhea Kuntz, Nilda Mar- cano, Debbie Nicholas and Linda Turner. Debbie, Nicholas was crowned queen with Darla Davis be- ing first runner up, and Rhea Kuntz second runner up. 6