Humansville High School - Tiger Yearbook (Humansville, MO)

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Mw mmm - QRADUAZJON Each year as spring rolls around a new crop of graduates are launched out upon the world. They have completed their elementary and high school careers and are ready now to test their wings. This year's seniors are not unlike others in this sense, but are special to friends and relatives. May 25, 1984, was the dreaded, yet long awaited, date of graduation. Clad in the traditional caps and gowns, the seniors marched in and the ceremony began. The ceremony was much like other ceremonies, the valedictorian spoke followed by the salutatorian. Valedictorian Terri Willis spoke about how a dream can become reality if we set goals, work and try to achieve our dreams. Salutatorian Jeff Stacy's speech was filled with appreciation and gratitude for all those who help students along their educational pathways. The speeches made the seniors look anxiously forward while fondly reminiscing days of yesterday. The diplomas were presented to the seniors, followed by the candlelighting ceremony. In this ceremony each graduate lit a single candle and then carried it down the aisle, presenting the world with yet another light of opportunity. 10

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GIRL TALK. After the crowning ceremony Prom Queen Belinda Routh tells her mother and other listeners, such as Melissa Clark, her account of the event while Dani Secrease retrieves clothes to change into for the dance. SOOTHSAYING JUNIORS. Junior class members Sheri Woods and Bobby Midles read the prophecies of the class of 1984 to Prom attenders WILL-READERS Seniors Becky Cutbirth and Jeff Stacy read the wills of senior class members leaving various articles and abilities to some of the underclassmen. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? From the reaction displayed by seniors Janice Ladish and Dean Blazek, this is exactly what they thought when they were announced Senior Personalities of the Junior Senior Prom. PRETTY LADY. Wendy McShane smiles at the camera after she was presented as one of the two Junior Personalities; Matt Van Holt was announced as the other Junior Personality. CONFERENCE TIME. Couples sit together to discuss events of the evening as they rest between dances, while others never sit down to take a break. PUNCH AND DONUTS. Junior sponsor. Miss Wirth may be an art teacher by day, but by night (especially Prom night) she becomes a refreshment supervisor. Punch and donuts were the snacks provided for the tired and thirsty dancers REFRESHMENT BREAK. While seeking donuts and punch, freshman Cindy Ahlers, 1983 graduate Dave Hinkle, and seniors Brian Pitts and Paula Chasteen find giggles and laughter at a private joke as they enjoy the evening together. WHO? ME? Looking like he was caught doing something to the remaining refreshments, junior Mike Willis was accompanied by senior Allan Anderson to the refreshment table for round (?) of food in the gym lobby. 9

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MIXED EMOTIONS. Graduate Terri Spears doesn't know whether to smile or cry after the graduation ceremony. MEMORIES. Seniors Tim Wade, Brian Pitts, and Jamey Fine reminisce about all the good times at HHS before lining up for graduation. VALEDICTORIAN Terri Willis, Valedictorian, smiles to the crowd while giving her speech during graduation ceremonies. SENIORS. The 1984 graduating senior class posing for one last group picture. ONE LITTLE CANDLE. After receiving her diploma Charlotte Churning carries her one little candle to her position during the candlelighting ceremony which concludes the graduation. GRADUATE Rebecca Long turns her tassle to the right side of her cap after receiving her diploma. 11