MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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Baccalaureate Take One Giant Step Baccalaureate Creates Rivalry Void A realization of a dream was finally taking place. The caps and gowns were put on for the first time. After four years of intense rivalry, the three Irving high schools set this all aside for the excitement and joy of the first step toward graduation. There was no competition in the air as the graduating classes from Irving, Nimitz, and MacArthur gathered together in one place It was time for the Seniors ' first encounter with Texas Stadium. The evening of May 31 had come at long last, and now it was time for the beginning of the graduation process — the Baccalaureate service. The dream began to take shape as the graduates made their entrance while Mrs. Regina Story played to processional, Praise Ye the Lord. After all were seated in their designated places, the Invocation was given by Nimitz Valedictorian Michael Sterling. Mr. Woody Schober, director of Music Education for the Irving Independent School System, then led the combined choirs in presenting The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The scripture was read by Darrell Simpson, the top ranked student of Irving High School. Father Joseph J. Weinzapfel of Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church then gave the address. The service concluded as MacArthur Valedictorian Randy Tadlock delivered the Benediction. The first part of the dream was finally realized. The Baccalaureate. service was over. All MacArtnur eyes then turned in anticipation of the following evening — Commencement. Father Joseph J. Weinzapfel pauses for emphasis in his address at the Baccalaureate service. Each year the speaker is chosen from a different religious denomination, this year being the first that a Catholic priest has given the delivery. Before lining up to participate in the entrance procession, Laura Harrelson anticipates the long walk down to her seat. Caps and gowns are worn for both the Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. Members of the A Capella Choir make room for the Seniors to ioin them for their performance. Choir members from all three high schools collaborated their talents to sing The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The 1978 Baccalaureate Ceremony lasted 49 minutes. 349

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Classes Keith White Mary White Randy White Stacy Whitson Todd Whitt Steven Williams While waiting for the rest of the graduating classes to file in, Keith White, Camellia Sims, and Paul Colton remain standing. Students from MacArthur, ruing, and Nimitz High Schools collectively attend the single Baccalaureate service. Sue Williamson Ken Wilson Nancy Wilson Sherri Wilson Tom Wilson 348

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Classes The Best Years of Our Lives Commencement Marks Be3mning, End The thrill of victory, it comes after completing a difficult task. How did Rocky Balboa feel after going the distance against Apollo Creed? How does Frank Shorter feel upon finishing a Marathon? How did the Dallas Cowboys feel after winning Super Bowl XII? On the evening of June 1, at Texas Stadium, the Senior Class celebrated the completion of their secondary education. The Seniors were seated and the ceremony began. The opening prayer was delivered by Monroe Teague, pastor of Rochelle Road Church of Christ. After the prayer, Tom Marshall Amidst thuderous applause for being the final graduate, Brian Zimmerman walks off the stage after receiving his diploma. All members of the National Honor Society wear gold collars to distinguish them as honor students. gave the Salutatory Address, A Remembrance of Things Past. Valedictorian Randy Tadlock then stepped to the podium to encourage the Seniors to take Steps to the Future. Upon completion of the speeches, the A Capella Choir sang Come Thou Fount of Ever Blessing and Musik ' s Empire. The diplomas were handed out by members of the School Board: Mr. John Stipes, Mr. Troy Kelley, Mrs. Barbara Cardwell, and Mrs. Ann Pfaff. The Honor Students received their diolomas first, followed by the rest of the Seniors. Class President Scott Stevens led the Seniors in changing their tassels— signifying commence- ment and closing the ceremony. The Alma Mater was sung by the graduating class and the Benediction was then given by Pastor John Taylor of Plymouth Park Methodist Church. The fruits of victory are sweet. Rocky won Adrian. Frank Shorter received the Olympic Gold Medal, and the Dallas Cowboys earned the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The graduates received their diplomas, and also a feeling of having just completed a difficult task — 12 years of schooling. Thanks Mom, smiles Scott Cardwell as he accepts his diploma from the Immediate Past School Board President Mrs. Barbara Ca rdwell. Diplomas were distnbuted to the graduates by School Board members Mr. John Stipes, Mr. Troy W. Kelley, Mrs. Barbara Cardwell. and Mrs. Ann Pfaff. 350