Jefferson Forest High School - Selvetta Yearbook (Forest, VA)

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As the seniors begin lining up before graduation, class sponsors, Mrs. Madison and Miss Watson, finish up on some of the details. Mr. Toms gives the signal to Joe Hull, first in line, to begin the march onto the field. Graduation Climaxes The senior girls are the first to reach the stands, filing by in order. In today's world, no one can compete unless he has an education. Years of effort mark the attempt to attain this education. With his diploma in his hand, a young adult has reached a milestone in his life, leaving part of his life behind, and beginning another life by striking out on his own. Several roads to adulthood may be traveled, among them a career in business, a college education, or marriage. Of the 112 graduates from Jefferson Forest this year, 34% plan to further their education, 34% plan to go to work, 13% will enter the institution of marriage, 2.6% will join the armed forces, and the rest remain undecided. The class of '73 chose as their class theme or motto the following lines: We are the first We are the last We are the future You are the past. Following the invocation and welcome, this commencement theme was explained by three speakers. Mr. Thompson and Mr. Johnson then award¬ ed the diplomas, the proof of the development of a mind and of a school. Then, after the reading of the farewell and the benediction, one of the most meaningful nights in the lives of the 1 12 seniors ended. Now, more hard work lies ahead, but the knowledge and experience gained in their years of schooling will hopefully show the seniors the right path to follow. 186 With all eyes upon him, senior class president, Reve Carwile, ascends the speakers' stand.

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Mr. Toms, Mrs. Stennette, and Mrs. Forrest wait for the Class Night program to begin, marking the final week of school. Baccalaureate Marks Final Week James Mitchell, Randy Byers, and others watch for Sharon Fortune and Patsy Martin march down the aisle prior to the Mr. Toms to give the signal for baccalaureate practice baccalaureate services, to begin. Expectant seniors listen to the directions given to them at their last practice. The purpose of a baccalaureate sermon is to wish the graduating seniors well, as well as to give their graduation more individual meaning. At Jefferson Forest's baccalaureate services, held June 3rd, the Reverend Louis Fischer gave the sermon. Other speakers, all seniors, were heard, all explaining the difficulties experienced by the students, and showing them ways to get around any difficulties they may encounter in their future years. Other benefits were seen, as the processional into the auditorium gave the band and the seniors experience they would need for graduation night. 185

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Years Of Effort Following a standing ovation upon the announcement that he was named to play in the East-West All-Stars football game. Bill Davis takes his diploma and returns to his seat. Mr. Thompson congratulates Frank Austin and hands him his diploma. The class history and the introduction to the class theme are given by ReveCarwile . Diana Bare Scicli speaks on the first part of the class theme. 187