Linn High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Linn, MO)

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-I-lm- . Seniors make graduation unique As the music began, seniors walked toward the basketball goal where they met their part ner and the boy presented the girl with a pink rose. From there they marched in step to the front of the stage and took their seats. The passing of a rose was something new wanted by the seniors. As another new addition 'Take a Look At Me Now, the theme from itAgainst All Odds, was sang by members of the senior Class. These seniors got together before school two morn- ings a week and practiced on their own. Accompanied by On dy Helmig on the piano and directed by Mr. Tom Higgins, this group seemed to add a special touch to graduation. Tears of sadness and joy were shared by the graduating Class Congratulations are passed on to Steve Heidbrink from family and friends. Senior class members sing their class song, Take a Look at Me Now. In the middle of the crowd, Lori Broman realizes she has really made it. 76 i Seniors during their last few hours of be- ing together. Commencement exercises were held at the fieldhouse on May 22 at 2 p.m. The Sunday afternoon ceremony was a change from the usual. evening event and combined graduation and baccalaureate. Outstanding citizenship awards were given to Sue Scheulen and Joe Neuner. The top ten were Nora Hayes, Robin Schmid, Julie Brandt, Laura Koenigsfeld, Lisa Moeller, Lisa Balkenbusch, Stacey Light, Paul Gelven, Carolyn Brandt and Sue Scheulen. After receiving their diplomas and putting their tassles on the left side of their graduation caps, seniors walked out of the pro- tected life of high school into the real world of college, work and for some marriage.

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, . -.. To highlight the evening, he queen and her court dance the coronation dance. At the refreshment table, Steve Rhoads, t Victor Dudenhoeffer, Andy Mantle and James Voss sample the variety of snacks to give them energy for dancing. A gazebo and crepe paper ceiling frame the night's dancers. i: i'- Magical night leaves special memories for juniors, seniors Balloons floated toward the ceil- ing symbolizing the high spirits and excitement of the candidates and crowd as Julie Dudenhoeffer and Joe Neuner were crowned prom queen and king. Julie and Joe took to the dance floor to the melody of HUp Where We Belong sung by Tanya Mc- Cuskey, Cindy Helmig and Charles Patterson. They were soon joined on the floor by the court of Tammy Voss escorted by Matt Fick, Sue Scheulen escorted by Dewayne Kliethermes and Sherri Keener escorted by Andy Sharing a special moment together, Wade Fowler and Sandi Scheulen relax between dances. Mantle. ttAfter the coronation, it felt like the whole night was especially for me, said Julie. HI fe-lt unbelievably great. The pink and white gazebo, balloons and decorations helped create the theme HMagic Is The Night. Music and special effects pro- vided by Quadra Sounds along with the lace, chiffon and pastel colors of formals andetuxedos add- ed to the magical spell. 'tlt was truly enchanting. Everyone looked like queens and kings, said Sandi Scheulen. Seniors t 75

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' Content with the knowledge he earned. Mike Gerschefske receives his diploma from Mrs. Pat Oidtman, president of the school board. mnmy4$l V eru watching fellow classmates take their fInal steps as seniors, Amy Mebruer, Stacey Light and Laura Koenigsfeld look on. ,...,. ,4 - H- e-Ah--zw--W.;mr., W.M.-.e Danny Schenerr presents a pink rose, the class flower, to Mary Rustemeyer. Giving her farewell to classmates, Nora Hayes, valedictorian, presents her speech. Seniors h 77