Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Seniors celebrate graduation, end of high school days Four years gone. Years that seemed to drag on for an eternity. Can it real- ly all be over now? This realization took a long time in coming. Suddenly, though, the moment came, the ceremony long awaited. But as facades of solemness covered the faces of the graduating class, many thoughts focused on the past weeks and not on the actual moment. There was an assembly April 29 in which Principal Mr. Wayne Schaper delivered his annual Don't die on me before graduation speech and admonishments against intoxicating beverages, preceded by Senior Prin- cipal Olan Halbert's own pre- graduation warnings and advice: clear your records, pay all fines and lab fees, keep your grades up and your conduct exemplary. Caps and gowns were issued May 13 and 14 and suddenly the halls seemed tinted red, filled with seniors parading their colors and flaunting their honor cords. Graduation rehearsal was held May 19 at the Spring Branch Col- iseum. As usual a few stragglers neglected to obey Mr. Schaper's war- nings to arrive on time, deeming a li- quid breakfast at Bendwook Park more important. At last, the big day arrived. May 21 found seniors all in place around 7:15 p.m., looking like a small army on the bleachers of Tully Stadium. Cries of Who's got a bobby pin I can borrow? to Quick, someone help me fix these dang honor cords right! , erupted as the mass of students filed toward the Coliseum. Unfortunately, the sudden motion was soon halted for another 15 minute break on the football field. Anxious teachers clasped hands and uttered words of encouragement to the equally nervous and noisy students as they filed towards their seats. Each student received last mf aka...

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f'v 'l W 1 Collected by the Seniors the week of gradua- tion, caps and gowns were seen on campus. Seniors Grant Olbrich and jim Tomforde display their newly acquired gowns, Adorned in her graduation attire, Senior Laurie Kimmel thinks back over her four glorious years at Mem High in amazement that graduation is only seconds away. Photo by Taylor Stout. Honor chords adorned by Betsy Bossung as she heads back to her seat, an official grad. Betsy graduated Magna Cum Laude. Photo by Doug Whitehead. Anxiously awaiting the big moment, Seniors Kurt Koenig and lay Rockaway exchange knowing grins as they file towards the ramp. Photo by Taylor Stout. 78 0 Graduation