Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Confusion and celebration Finding a date to the prom, paying the fee for cap and gown, sending graduation announcements and then writing thank you notes for gifts were just a few of the things that made up the last confusing weeks of high school for seniors. Approaching graduation was almost forgotten as seniors rushed to pay incredible library fines, recover lost books or decide what school to have their final transcripts sent. The constant threat of possibly having to take finals spurred students fo show up on time to class every day. Teas, brunches and dinner parties given for girls in honor of their graduation, stole time from the girls, while boys spent time planning for Round-up, the big senior get together the day before graduation. During the last week of senior classes, a graduation practice was called. Seniors found their own transportation to the Spring Branch Community Coliseum by 8 a.m. Principal Wayne Schaper directed the rehearsal by giving simplified instructions to the rowdy group. David Lapin said of the rehearsal, lt was weird going through graduation practice because we all knew that our high school days would soon be overf' School continued on as normal until May 20, the last full day of classes for seniors. Although many seniors were to take finals the next day it didnft seem to hinder any parties that night. Caught up in the excitement of the day Karen Baker said, l'm so glad it's almost over, lt feels so good to be gettin'outf' Accepting his diploma, David Lapin shakes Principal Wayne Schape-r's hand in gratitude. 86-GRADUATION The final rows ofgraduates arise to accept their diplomas. Leading the 7976 graduating class in the opening pledge of allegience are Mr. W L. Davis, Mr. john P. Holloway, Mr. Wade Pogue and Mr. Nolan Morgan. Below: Seniors practice filing out of the stadium into the collseum. ,saw

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unds from leremiah are vocalized by lead singer andguitarist Steven Reed, Tanger limmy Morris takes one last glance before he and Mary Dement part on living to the music ofZebra, Peter Schleider rocks with the rhythm. The evening theme of Dreams is acted out by Doug McFarland and Marla Till. Left: Leslie Elkins gives Steve Smith a big bear hug. Far left: Remembering the past in pictures, Shelley Stoleroftl Valerie Smith and Daryl Schroeder view the special display provided by the journalism Department. SENIOR PROM -85

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ly awaiting the final minutes of graduation i fidair. Perfectly poised Lisa Rollins rushes onward. 'Nsw.,.w.,,, NNIN-Q. 'H--K S Late comers rush to find their place in the stadium for graduation rehearsal. ! dise M s, l r flip in J M f ' , K :W 'QM , -L Z ,M Q ff K ,,-, ai WM 3 Q wi , Cindy jordan and Susanne Humphrey try on their Caps in the Senior Office. Lost in the Crowd, Gigi Driscoll looks for her assigned seat during rehearsal. GRADUATION -87