Hauser Junior Senior High School - Jetstream Yearbook (Hope, IN)

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The Culmination Point Twelve years of schooling culminated for 104 seniors on May 25, 1979 at p.m. On that day and at that time, these students left the inner-world of the Flat-Rock-Hawcreek School System and entered into the Earth proper. The class motto, Our Accomplishments of Today Are Our Foundations for Tomorrow, reflected the class feelings of their past educational experiences. Sa-luatorian Dale Dewar and Valedictorian Greg Maupin both delivered speeches challenging their fellow classmates. Guest speaker Dr. Harmon Baldwin, Superintendent of schools in Vigo County, recapped the history of the United States and showed how previous generations had conquered problems they had been forced to face. He told the graduates they had a great variety of challenges, ranging from the oil to the food shortages. For all their headaches and writing cramps, the students were presented that much strived for paper, often called a diploma. Principal, Glen Keller, presented the class, while Superintendent, Robert Rowe, presented each student their diploma, a heart-felt hand-shake, and a solemn “Congratulations. The Invocation and Benediction were delivered by the Rev. Gary Ruddell. The Hauser High School Band, directed by Charles Biggs, provided music for the Commencement exercises. 24 Graduation

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Eleventh Time Around Festivities for the Heritage Days began Friday, September 22, 1978. The setting up of booths, tables, and refreshment stands took place that evening. On Saturday special activities took place such as horseshoe pitching, a baking contest, and the Fireman's Fish Fry. The baking contest was held Saturday evening in the Fire Station. Hauser participant, Susanne Golden, placed in the junior high division. Other Hauser students, Todd George, Kris Gernentz, and Kim Nading, placed in the junior high poster contest. The Fireman's Fish Fry was the first event taking place on Sunday. People were entertained with the Medicine Show and the Puppet Show. The Junior Class demonstrated the art of applebutter making. The annual parade began at 2:00. Bands performed from not only Hauser, but from Fort Benjamin Harrison and the Job Corps. The Hauserettes performed and were followed by many colorful floats. A hymn sing was given by three local singing groups. Principal Glen Keller stated, This year's crowd was the biggest turn out than any other year. This year's Heritage Days was the eleventh in Hope's history. Hope's Heritage Days gives the Hauser students a chance to show their talents, whether it be in art or applebutter making. Heritage Days 23

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1: This double exposure shot shows the program and the 1979 graduates at commencement. 2: Graduates and their guests sit and listen intently to the guest speaker, Dr. Baldwin. 3: Tina Mann helps Jackie Norman pin her hat on before the graduation ceremonies. 4: Terri Moore accepts her graduation rose, the class flower, from junior marshall, Cheryl Beeker. 3: Valedictorian Greg Maupin presents his closing speech to the seniors and audience. Graduation 25