Magnificat High School - Magnifier Yearbook (Rocky River, OH)

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As any friend would, Lisa Pahler helps Karen DeAngelis to adjust her cap. The students wore the tassles on the right until the last graduate received her diploma, and then turned tassles to the left. Photo by K. Keane. With a smile on her face, Ellen Rossi receives her diploma from Sister Carol Anne. Ellen was the student speaker at Graduation on June 2, 1984. Photo by Ripcho. 42 GRADUATION

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As she gazes out the window, junior Carolyn Weir dreams of spring break. This year, since Easter was so late, students were more than ready for a break. Photo by B. O’Toole. One can usually expect a fire drill on the first sunny day of spring. This year, the first fire drill was held on Tuesday, April 10. Photo by B. O’Toole. Incognito, senior Melissa Kirwan jams to the tunes of ABC by the Jackson Five. Jamming in the sun was one activity that took precedence over schoolwork during the seniors’ last few weeks of school. Photo by A. Sheridan. SPRING FEVER 41

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The ceremony was the seniors 9 last chance for A Class Top hats were replaced by caps and tassels. White gowns took the place of black jackets. Bow ties were exchanged for collars. Fifteen roses added a touch of class. The Class of 84 certainly went out in style. The procession of the graduates had the less- than-full-house on its feet cheering and snapping pictures. Once the class was on stage, all eyes were riveted on Mrs. Cash for the choirs’ singing of I Leave You with a Song. But to¬ ward the end of the song, Mrs. Cash’s eyes swelled with the tears the seniors vowed not to shed. Her right hand continued to steadily count the beat, but her lips no longer mouthed the words. Ellen Rossi followed with a general accounting of the seniors’ journey over the last four years. She spoke of the fact that “our time together was limited.” While in the past “we pushed thoughts of separation from our Act minds,” the inevitability of that fact quickly approached. Governor Celeste, the main speaker, turned the podium toward the graduates. “Choose a companion,” he told them, “who will challenge you to do your best. Choose a companion who will challenge you do do your best for others. Choose a companion,” he finished, “who will challenge you to do your best for the whole hu¬ man race.” Then the diplomas were distributed and the tassels were turned. Once the teachers figured out in which order they were supposed to leave, the new alumnae followed with a quick recession. Caps were tossed, collars were removed, gowns were shed, and roses were distributed to friends. But no one could remove that distinc¬ tive touch of class.® —Anne Sheridan After receiving her diploma, each graduate shook the hand of Governor Richard Celeste. His daughter Gabi received a bit more congratulations. Photo by Ripcho. Roses in hand, Mary Lou Schlosser, Maureen Hodar, Diane George, and Bridget Latran wait to receive their diplomas. Each graduate received a bouquet of fifteen red roses. Photo by Ripcho. GRADUATION 43