Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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,9 raduates of '81 cross platform to freedom, college Randy I. Youngling, Memorial Director of Young Life gave the and David Wahlen led in singing of the National Anthem. everend Douglas Caldwell, Minister of Chapelwood Methodist Church delivered Baccalaureate Sermon, advising seniors to enjoy these tween the days between high school college, taking time to get to ourselves and our goals. Commencement speaker Mike Taggart reminded us of our years r as a class and touched our ' as individuals. General t Mr. Henry Wheeler us as candidates for At last, the moment arrived and, summoned by Mr. Olan Halbert, seniors filed past and received diplomas, factually cases to hold the diplomas to be issued the next week.j A low hum of chatter grew more and more intense as more and more graduates became restless. Soap bubbles began to make their appearance above the mortarboards along with balloons bouncing from hand to hand. Squirt guns were in- variably seen on alternating rows along with electronic football and baseball games. Others sought relief through de- fiance of the administration's dress codes. Senior Iames Crawford pro- ceeded to flash the graduates after receiving his diploma, revealing taped-on pant legs and shorts. Many seniors delivered a token of gratitude into the hands of Mr. Schaper, a Susan B, Anthony dollar, with the traditional handshake. Such displays of restlessness came to an end, though, as Susan Zeier ap- proached the stage. Suddenly, the graduates erupted into cheers and began hugging one another, as mor- tarboards took to the air lone actually getting stuck in the ceilingl. Then, as the class united for the last time, the seniors realized that that was it, the end of high school daysw by Michele Mahoney Recital of the National Anthem, led by David Wahlen, kicked off graduation ceremonies May 21. Commencement speaker Mike McTaggert holds his hat at attention. Photo by Taylor Stout. -4' W .... R, A Quai Graduation I 79

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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

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80 l nm. .- ....... . repay-i-fm Americafs new boomtown Supplemented by a population of 24,165 residents, the Memorial area continues to grow, marked by a uni- que sense of pride in its homes and families. However, area residents ventured beyond local city limits to experience the entire Houston community: its fine restaurants, shopping centers, theatres and stadiums. The Astrodome was packed for Oiler and Astro games as both pro- ceeded to the playoffs. The rodeo was a record-breaking success, despite the cancellation of Dolly Parton's Bendwood Park provided a sunny, open area where Seniors Robert Wallace and Tracy Cer- nan can relax and fly a kite. Photo by Kathy Dyer. performance. Rock concerts featuring top name bands sold out almost immediately. Teenagers went out of their way to display enthusiasm and 'Houston hospitalityf Participating in these and other community related activities, students revealed pride in themselves and their city. KU by Mary Lynn Kurvelas Houston's unique skyline depicts the city's rapid growth. The downtown area provided students with entertainment such as senior girls' formals. Photo by lim Tomforde. Affected by ever-advancing technology, Memorial students take interest in Houston's NASA where astronauts traveling in the space shuttle are trained. Photo by Dan Thompson. ws.,-r,4l?9 i' f .2 --i. F '1 'X ,a , f ,gt A '- E i fAa.y.sP' c, w.1 fC. . , .5 -fgxigfj, . ' to -yi N. N' g t ielisifv JV 1? - . J g. of t'rii - T X g , wr, ill? X l .4 at . 5-,Q .,.. A. F9 if