Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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YOU will always cherish the memories from Class Day 1986. The members of the senior class and their Meredith little sisters all wore white dresses to celebrate the day. The sophomores entered first, carrying the traditional daisy chain. Then the Class of 1986 made its way into the amphitheater, lead by their class president Lisa Britt, who carried the crook. The crook being successfully hidden from the junior class in a 3rd Heilman window, was adorned with the classes colors, green and white. The four class historians reminisced about the important events that occured during their years at Meredith College. They covered important national and local events and even touched on humorous occurrences. The class doll was also presented. Dressed in a long straight skirt, long sweater, matching pumps, and pearls, the doll, representing the fashion of the day, was definitely a hit. The day of memories ended with the traditional formation of the class numerals with the daisy chain. The seniors rushed toward the daisies to scoop up one last memory. The day was over and sights were set on the following day, Graduation. . 9. •si I 206 Closing

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YOU . . . heard Pomp and Circumstance along with the rest of the class of 1986, as you marched into the Meredith Amphiteater. President John E. Weems welcomed family and friends and Louis E. Frazier, a professor of business, gave the scripture and prayer. The Baccalaureate address this year was given by Mrs. James G. Martin, the First Lady of the State of North Carolina. Her address to the graduates was entitled Education for Excellence. The most exciting part of the afternoon was the conferring of the degrees. As each young lady walked across the island in her black robe and cap, shouts of encouragement and resounding applause greeted her from the onlookers. Sandra H. Bledsoe and Lisa M. Britt delivered farewell speeches to the graduates. After the cermonies were completed the graduates rushed to meet friends and relatives. Cameras snapped, mothers made a big fuss, and fathers proudly watched their little girl. It was a day that celebrated each girls years at Meredith College. But, it was also a day for celebrating each young ladies future. Everyone will miss the Class of ' 86. But don ' t worry girls — we ' ll never forget you. Good Luck Always — We Love You! 208 Closing