Memphis High School - Memphian Yearbook (Memphis, MI)

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Has Arrived! A —Valedictorian Mary Jo Swidersky delivers her speech. B — Class President Donn Dirven thanks Principal Mrozinski. C — At last! Gary Hunter receives his diploma. D — Seniors prepare to switch their tassles. E — Diplomas in hand, the graduates prepare to leave. 133

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The Big Moment It seemed that a sigh of relief could be heard ringing through the gym as the Seniors of 1979 finally became the Graduates of 1979. The Seniors walked to the stage to receive their diplomas with more than a little excitement. As the Graduates left the stage they were presented with a single rose. The Class of 1979 left the halls of MHS, many for the final time, pre- pared and anxious for the years to come. 132

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Reflections On Endings The Senior Class of 1980 leaves Memphis High School full of excite- ment and anticipation of the future. At the same time they feel a twinge of nostalgia and cast a wistful glance back at the scene of many personal and academic victories and defeats. The football games and dances, the tests and true loves of high school are left behind as they enter the competitive worlds of work or college. But they won ' t be forgot- ten. They are filed away until they are recalled for a smile or a groan. The past years together helped shape each class member and many of the friendships and good times will carry on. They leave what has become a family — bound together not by flesh and blood but by hours spent learning, laughing and crying with one another. After four years as one, the sen- iors prepare to leave the familiarity and shelter of MHS for the uncer- tainty and challenge of the future as separate and capable persons. 134