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

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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

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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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Joseph Darrell Hensley Who's Who In American High Schools Delegate To Boy's State Honor Student Diana Bare Scicli Honor Student Despite losing several potential honor students who chose to attend their former schools, a fantastic academic showing was made by Jefferson Forest's students this year. Ten per cent of the senior class, eleven students, were named to be listed in Merit's J Vh 's Who in American High Schools, compared to 1.75% of high s4)ool students nation¬ wide. In addition, one student was awarded a National Merit Letter of Commendation for high achievement on the National Merit tests. Normally ignored by the student body, few realize the important role honor students play in the student life of a school. Not only are these students those who lead the student body, they also serve to illustrate the quality of the education received by all the students.