Hobart Senior High School - Memories Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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f- — Seniors shed many tears and farewells A change in graduation was the dropping of mid-term graduation ceremonies. Mid-term graduates had to return at the end of the school year if they wanted to participate in the ceremonies. A photographer was hired for the first time to take pictures of each individual graduate receiving his diploma. Ceremonies were changed to Tuesday, May 26, because of the Memorial Day Weekend only. Commencement speakers were Salutatorian-Kathyrn Atsas and Valedictorians, Scott Freckelton, Paulette Heuring, Lisa Ehrhardt, Carrie Lough, and Rosanne Imboden. 18 GRADUATION

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S— A Convocations presented to Students Several convocations were presented to HHS students in the auditorium. They were entertained by a rock group called “ Freedom Jam from Florida. The group showed students how music had evolved from the 1920 ' s to the 80’s through music and skits and with student participation. That evening “ Freedom Jam showed F1HS how to rock at the concert in the auditorium. An energy conservation speaker and his robot gas pump came to FIHS. Through a series of blinking-buzzing machines, computers, and volunteers, students learned about energy needs. Fie also discussed different kinds of fuels and how energy affects the economy. Students also were inspired by a speech from Sir Phillip Richardson (Bill Coplin). School spirit was charged by faculty and students for fall and winter sports. Skits, cheers, and inspiring talks by coaches, convinced the students they were “No. 1” for that night ' s game. 1 . Showing their spirit by participating in a skit are the football co-captains. 2. Booster Club members show that Brickies are No. I at the pep session for state playoffs. 3. Members of the pep band help to boost everyone’s spirit as they perform at a pep session. 4. During the energy conservat ion convo Seniors Don Howell and Dale Profitt were chosen to do an experiment with energy. 5. Recreating the history of rock-n-roll is a singer from the group “Freedom Jam. ” CONVOCATIONS 17

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. Giving a friend a strong good luck hug after graduation ceremony is Colleen O ' Brien. 2. Giving a speech on the character of how the 1981 class was formed is Paulette Beuring. 3. Clowning around before graduation ceremony is a couple of close friends Tom Blaney and Glenn Brown. 4. Doing some last minute changes, making sure Robes fit are John Atkins and Bob Carter. 5. Senior John Zelinsky and friend are saying congratulation after the graduation ceremony. 6. The minute Tonya Shamblin has been waiting for Mary Lee Wilson hands her the diploma. 7 . Giving a very touching speech at graduation is valedictorian Scott Freckelton. 8. Giving last minute instructions is guidance counselor Mrs. Rosalind Howell. 9. After graduation ceremony many students and parents show much emotion. GRADUATION 19