John Marshall High School - Rochord Yearbook (Rochester, MN)

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Graduation lnspires Varied Emotions Reactions and emotions ran the gamut as the final graduation point was reached. The four emotions expressed at right by Susan Kingsbury, Nancy Ferris, Charles Wolden and Sharon Riess exemplify the varied feelings which ran through every senior's mind as he walked across the stage to receive his dip- loma. Below, the 370 graduating seniors wait for the commencement exercises to begin, while below right, the superintendent of schools, Dr. James Moon, enioys a good laugh with the guest speaker George Grim. , ws'a'?

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Ui Of Learning And Fun ' 'gf ii' 5 .ai if 3 V . ' X At eight o'clock on the evening of June fifth, the first graduating class of John Marshall marched down the aisles to the moving strains of Pomp and Circumstanceu to receive their diplomas. Held in the John Marshall gym, this year's commencement exercises were attended by an estimated 5,000 guests-relatives and friends of the 370 graduates. After the invocation by Reverend Doering and two selections by the choir, George Grim spoke to the very attentive audience on the subject, You Are Tomorrow. Though the oppressive heat was almost unbearable, Mr. Grim managed easily to hold the interest of the audience. lt was truly a memorable evening as the graduates made their exit with their signed diplomas in hand, proof of many years of fun and diligent work. l-45