Junction High School - Golden Eagle Yearbook (Junction, TX)

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Tears of Jag it was 7:45 and the tension was building as the class of '88 gathered together for their final walk as classmates The band began the processional as the first senior started across the field. Proud parents and friends watched the seniors file to their seats Todd Bannowsky. highest ranking boy. began the evening with the Invocation followed by Kimberly Happner with the Salutatorian address Kelly Martin then spoke on the goals the graduating seniors should strive for in her Valedictorian address The Reverend Jerry Kunkel. a conference appointed evangelist for the Methodist Church was the commencement speaker Reverend Kunkel is known for his sense of humor and his ease at conveying a message to teenagers He spoke on ways to achieve anything you want out of life The diplomas were presented by Superintendent James Whitehead. School Board President Johnny Kothmann. Ray Bynum, and principal Max Schwarz. The Benediction was given by Leann Schmidt, the fourth ranking senior. The Junction Eagle Band played The Master piece as the new graduates marched into a circle and senior class president Bryan Colvin led in the hat toss. Tears and hugs followed, but they were tears of joy as the graduates marked May 27. 1988 as the beginning of the rest of their lives. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Anx- lout to turn their tassels, John Henry Rivas and Glyn Reed take a practice run. HELPING HAND. While Janel Brawley trys to place the cap on her head correctly. Alan Brawley tells her the tassel goes to the left. FAREWELL! With glee the new graduates make the final hat toss. GRADUATION 25

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The Gift of Friendship l-LJhen I look out on this crowd tonight. I see family, teachers and lov- ed ones gathered here to help us celebrate this completion of our educa- tion in Junction, but all I really see are friends. Maybe the words of Helen S. Rice can explain my feelings tonight “The Gift of Friendship Friendship is a priceless gift That cannot be bought or sold. But its value is “far greater Than a mountain made of gold — For gold is cold and lifeless. It can neither see nor hear. And in the time of trouble It is powerless to cheer — It has no ears to listen. No heart to understand. It cannot bring you comfort Or reach out a helping hand — So when you ask God for a gift. Be thankful if He sends Not diamonds, pearls or riches. But the love of a real true friend. Above all other things we have obtained throughout our school years, past the education, the maturity, and the understanding of the world around us, the graduating seniors of 1988 have become friends. Our invitations began with the words we grow, we learn, we seek; and I cannot think of any more suitable words for our class. As we grew to become friends, we shared unbelievable and fantastic memories. We learned to accept each other and to respect the person in- side We worked together to accomplish common goals; mainly to be here this evening. But above all we are friends. As we separate tonight and go our different directions we will seek new goals, new directions, and new friends, but I have no doubt that my classfnates will keep the friends they have made thus far. So seniors of ’88. when you ask God for a gift: Be thankful if He sends Not diamonds, pearls or riches. But the love of a real true friend. — Kim Happner — THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP. Tearfully. Kimberly Happner gives he Salutatorian address. CHECK IT OUT! Christie Zelters, Val Williams, Sandra White and Mickey Warden make sure everything Is In Its proper place. WAITING. Impatient to get his prayer over. Todd Ban- nowsky waits to form the entrance line as Sammy Valverde looks toward the crowd. 24 GRADUATION

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‘Bamething flccamplishEd, 5amething □□nE' fTlr Whitehead. Mr Schwarz, parents, teachers and friends, on behalf of the graduating class of 1988. I want to thank you for joining us this evening Tonight we have come together to acknowledge both the completion of one era of our lives and the beginning of a new one. Although this is a glorious and proud time for us. it is tinged with a touch of sadness because this will be the last time we. as a class of students, will meet We would like to take this time to look back over the road we have just traveled and draw some conclusions from that experience Our class has made its share of changes over the years growing, learning and matur- ing in order to continue and further our education. We have begun to notice both a confidence and an optimism develop as a class and as individuals which have helped to mold our personalities. Our triumphs and our failures have taught us many valuable lessons We feel that the famous quote by J. G Holland, “God gives every bird its food, but he does not throw it in the nest. is the most valuable lesson we have learned from our high school years. Our parents, teachers and coaches have told us for years. If you want something, you must be prepared to work for it. Therefore, we the class of '88 would like to take this time to of- fer some advice to the future students of Junction High School. The time ahead of you is your own priceless possession to do with as you will Determine right now to use that time to the best of your advantage. Our first sug- gestion to you would be to develop an over whelming desire to achieve success Give your ambition full play, reinforce it with perseverance and a determination to suc- ceed Build your reputation on the foundation of honesty, reliability and a dedication to suc- ceed. and the scales of good fortune will sure- ly tip in your direction All of this very naturally turns our thoughts to those who have played such an important part in our lives. I refer, of course, to our teachers The gratitude we feel toward the teaching staff for their tolerance, patience and persistent faith in humanity can never be fully expressed What success we may achieve, whatever accomplishments may become ours, they too shall participate, they. too. will experience that thrill which comes from something accomplished, something done. and we shall gladly share our triumphs with them And now a word about the future. Tennyson once said, So many worlds, so much to do. so little done, such things to be We face our future with optimism, with courage and with determination Our ambitions will undoubted- ly take us far, but wherever we may be we shall profit by the influence of the principles and ideas acquired from our education at Junction High School. Friends, may I just close with this thought We leave tonight, but our places will shortly be filled by others, just as eager, just as anx- ious. just as determined to succeed It is our sincere wish that all the delightful and valuable experiences which have been ours will, in due course, be theirs The class of '88 would like to close with the most important thank-you of all We thank our parents for all they have done for us. We love you one and all. — Kelly Clark Martin — TOP TEN SENIORS Kelly Clark Martin Kimberly Faye Happner Kenneth Todd Bannowsky Leann Louise Schmidt Courtney Lea Caudle Rebecca B Fleming Max Schwarz III Angela Renee Alvarado Steven Lewis Smith Jamey Clinton Newbury VALEDICTORIAN. With a senior look. Kelly Martin PLANNING AHEAD. Anxious to begin. Leticia Guar thinks of the words of her speech. diola tries to secure her hat with some bobby pins. 26 GRADUATION