Linn High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Linn, MO)

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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

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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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Looking back over the year ltHow were together. Soon welll be apart. But welll still make it against all odds. The chosen class motto said something special about the senior class. They felt they had the determina- tion to make it, even though they would no longer be a unit. Determination seemed to be a quality that the class of 1984 always possessed. They started their'last year of high school with . a great deal of anticipation. The first task they had as seniors was ' to exchange senior pictures. As a new practice seniors went to local studios to get their portraits taken. In the past, photographers I had always come to the school. . : School went on as usual and . 3 , they enjoyed their new status as seniors. The new title was shouted Watching play practice, Ann Frank delights in what she sees. After FFA Parents Night Paul Gelven takes charge of the ag office. Senior Class members listen during a careers assembly. 78 l Seniors at the top of their lungs at pep assemblies throughout the year. Later on, they had the opportunity to order graduation an- nouncements, name cards, memory books and other memorabilia. Later in the spring they were measured for caps and gowns. For the first time, students purchased the gowns instead of using the school-owned garments. At graduation ceremonies, Salutatorian Robin Schmid brought home the poignant feel- ing of the inevitable separation with her analysis of the class song, HTake A Look At Me Now. They were a group of unique in- dividuals, and time can only tellrif they can succeed against all odds. Taking a stubborn stance, Julie Brandt performs as the nurse in the senior play.