Mount Hebron High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Ellicott City, MD)

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-.....,- ' J sv., lt' f M, . I 5 45, . lv 'N The awarding of the diplomas followed . Principal James R. McCrumb returned from a long absence to shake every graduate's hand. With that out of the way, Vice-Principal Howard Adams read the list of Senior awards. Dave Orman and Elaine Whitney sang the Alma Mater and the graduation traditions followed . The benediction was delivered by Reverend Evora Robinson. At this time, a daring few tossed their caps in the air, there was a sigh of relief and a chorus of Hell yeah! The Class of 1977 had made it. The preceding Thursday, Baccalaureate Services were held in the auditorium for those who wished to participate. The Invocation was read by Rabbi M. Martin Segal. The keynote speaker was Reverend Daniel Haldeman. Father Brian Rafferty delivered the Benediction. A post-service reception was held in the Senior courtyard . TOP FAR LEFT: The gusts of wind which characterized graduation did nothing to Marcia Kapelle's pregraduation spirits. TOP LEFT: Praying for the rain to end are Bill Snyder, Mike McDonald, Bryan Lee and lim Bien. The drizzle did not put an end to an outside graduation. LEFT: Senior Board Members Chris Beyer, Liz Laumann, Craig McKindles, Iennie Stevens and Lester Wallace spoke on behalf of the entire class. The rain had not subsided and umbrellas were used by many audience members. SEQUENCE FROM FAR LEFT: Receiving last minute encouragement from their mothers are Kim Axt and Kim Christ. Bert Wilson heads for his seat. Salutatorian Jean Soscia accumulated a 3.95 grade average. PEOPLE! Graduation 119

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as-, ,ww lilif 3' I At 6:30 p.m. on June 2, the 313 members of the Senior Class lined up to begin the graduation procession. A slight drizzle developed, but that did not move the exercises inside. After graduates-to-be had marched to their seats and peeled off soggy programs, the exercises began. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Hamilton. The speakers included Craig Mcliindles and Liz Laumann, who spoke on behalf of the Senior Board , Valedictorian Steve Weingarten, Salutatorian Jean Soscia, Grazia DeBiaso and Elsa Kossman, the foreign exchange students, and Karen Clark, who sang Good Luck Dear Friend. The guest speaker for the evening was Stenny Hoyer, President of the Maryland State Senate.

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787, of seniors fo confinue educafions y DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS BUSINESS EDUCATION!Shir1ey Ridgley VOCAL MUSIC!Diane Smith ' I ENGLISH!Susan Loomis PHYSICAL EDUCATION!Tor1y Tall - FOREIGN LANGUAGE!Jennie Stevens Joann Zimmerman HOME ECONOMICS!Pam Meyers I SCIENCE!Chris Due MATHEMATICS!Gregg Hawes SOCIAL STUDIES!Nancy Reeder I INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC!Va1erie Shryock VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONfLinda Binder ' SCHOLARSHIPS I20 PEOPLE ! Senior Awards JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT!Melanie Baker UMBC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP!Linda Barkley JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY!Chris Due BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE!Laura English AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE!Betsy Gross ' JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY!Gregg Hawes . HOWARD COUNTY JUNIOR MISS PAGEANT - MARYLAND STATE JUNIOR MISS PAGEANT - LOYOLA COLLEGE - ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION B.P.O.E. LODGE if2333!GaiI Heiss ROTARY CLUB OF COLUMBIA!WOMEN'S CLUB OF HOWARD COUNTY!Liz Laumann UMBC CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLAR PROGRAM!Susan Loomis LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE!Mary Nell Romanik DELTA GAMMA KAPPA SOCIETY - WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE! Bobbie Saas ST. FRANCIS'COLLEGE!Karhy Sobeleski WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE!Anthony Tangires FURMAN UNIVERSITY!J'enny Thien WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE!LesLer Wallace U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY!Joann Zimmerman SENATORIAL SCHOLARSI-IIP!Linda Barkley - Liz Laumann - Doris Makowski - Sue McDermott -' Meg Mose - Cindy Rich - Bobbie Saas - Anthony Tangires ' ACADEMIC HONORS ' . vALED1cToR1ANfsreve weingarmen SALUTATORIAN!Jean Soscra A VIKING HALL OF FAME Regina Grabowski Susan Loomis Alice Noon I Larry Ripley Bruce Schmickley V Joann Zimmerman