John Marshall High School - Lex Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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AFTER WORKING HARD throughout her high school career, Karen Stenberg receives her long awaited diploma. EXPERIENCING the once in a lifetime Senior jitters is Marshall's Class of 1981. The commence- ment ceremony was held in the gym this year, but according to many seniors, it was still scary but exciting! GRASPING HIS DIPLOMA with one hand and shaking Principal Nate Jones' hand with the other is Mike Marker. Mike's smile is an indication of his happiness. AFTER RECEIVING her diploma, Anna Young makes her way down the stairs to be congratulated by her fellow seniors. I 'W gg.. nn .ut Q 1 ski - ff Q 3 he f ws 5 s i nr i H. 1 5 t ' 'X S 'S- Q

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R. X 6. is Ms- ,,,,c..,- ss E is 1 I K Seniors recoll The best of Vrnes The pastel colored streamers and balloons provided a delightful atmosphere for the 1981 Marshall Prom as The Best of Times was held at the Portland State Ballroom on the evening of May 15. One hundred and eleven couples shared this funfilled night while dancing to the sounds of Crescendo. At ten o'clock the prom court was presented, with Cindy Bachman crowned as the 1981 Prom Queen. I am very honored being selected queen by my senior classmates, re- plied Queen Cindy. Other court members includ- ed Seniors Karen Batdorf, Ginger Halmon, Lin- da Leong, Shelley Taylor, and Rhonda Wong. Pictures of the formally attired couples were taken by Bruno Studios, capturing this elegant evening. Senior Teresa Stocker explained, I had a good time. Our prom is something I will always remember. Relieving the seniors from a heavy load, the junior class had a significant role at the prom, as their responsibilities included serving refresh- ments, tending the cloak room, and that wonder- ful task of cleaning up. Chris Schloe, junior class president, stated, We have helped out at the prom the past two years, and it is nice to take the burden off the seniors. As the end drew near, couples departed, go- ing in different directions. A common place where twelve couples met was the Jantzen Beach Thunderbird, awaiting a cruise organized by 52f1i0rS John Baker and his date, Theresa Plechinger. While cruising on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers for three hours, couples be- gan to tire, sleeping for the latter part of the trip, as others stayed on deck dancing to various tunes. Senior Carol Montminy exclaimed, The cruise added a special touch, while ending this memorable evening. ENJOYING the evening are Senior Scott McNeil and his date. SHARING in The Best of Times are Kim Plover and her date and Joan Hilsenteger and her date, Darren Brand. Prom 0 107

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Senior Scholarship Awards RON ACTKINSON. . . Athletic Scholarship, MHCC TINA BLAIR. . . Athletic Scholarship, OSU ANTHONY CLARK. . .National Merit Commended Student NATASHA DEHN. . . National Merit Semi-Finalist, Oregon Scholar MELISSA DIEDE. . . PTSA Scholarship JOAN HILSENTEGER. . . Dorothy 8: Carol Crow Scholarship, Oregon Scholar STACEY HUSTON. . . Rose Festival Scholarship LISA JELI. . . Senior Class Scholarship SUSAN JOHNSTONE. . . Dads' Club Scholarship, Oregon Scholar LORI KENNEDY. . . Job's Daughters SANDRA KENNEDY. . . Job's Daughters BARBARA LaFONT. . . President's Scholarship, Warner Pacific LINDA LEONG. . . Chinese American Alliance Essay Winner, Dorothy 8a Carl Crow Scholarship, Oregon Scholar YUKLING LEUNG. . . Ex-Newsboys' Scholarship, Dorothy 8a Carl Crow Scholarship, Senior Class Scholarship, Oregon Scholar TIM LONG. . . Senior Class Scholarship BRIAN MCCORMICK. . . Athletic Scholarship, Kansas Newman MARK MURAI-IASHI. . . Senior Class Scholarship PATTI NIELSEN. . . President's Scholarship, Warner Pacific, PTSA Scholarship, Oregon Scholar ANN SARNA. . . PTSA Scholarship, Oregon Scholar MARYLIN SULLIVAN. . . Senior Class Scholarship RUSSELL WENDT. . . Senior Class Scholarship KARYL WING. . . Senior Class Scholarship RHONDA WONG. . . Elk's Most Valuable Student Scholarship, Fred G. Lee Scholarship, East Portland Soroptimist Scholar- ship, Senior Class Scholarship Orocluotion: Stepping into the future Beginning promptly at 8 p.m. on June 1, Sen- ior Class Treasurer Linda Mariani asked the au- dience to stand for the flag salute. The com- mencement of Marshall's nineteenth graduating class, the Class of 1981, had begun. Held in Marshall's gym instead of the Civic Auditorium due to lack of funds, the ceremony lacked formality, but the excitement and emo- tions of graduating were still there. Class President Yukling Leung and Vice-Presi- dent JoAnn Watson both welcomed parents and friends, as well as wishing the best to their class- mates. . Senior Speaker Tim Long stressed growth and self-improvement as the two most important aspects for the future. Then, amidst loud cheers and applause from the audience, the 220 graduating seniors each received their diploma and traditional hand- shake from Principal Nate Jones. Class Public Relations Officer Carolyn Mah proudly led the benediction, and the Class of 1981 declared its freedom simultaneously. It was so exciting to see the kids I've known since their freshman year finally walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. lt's such an ac- complishment, stated Advisor Ruth Barbour. Perhaps the second Senior Speaker, Marylin Sullivan summed up her class's feelings best when she said, We are not afraid of tomorrow- we have seen yesterday, and loved today. ENCOURAGING HIS CLASSMATES to set goals for the future and to work hard to meet them is Senior Speaker Tim Long. Tim was chosen from a field of six candidates to speak at graduation, along with Marylin Sullivan. Graduation ' 109