Nacogdoches High School - Book N Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

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Stephen Mitchell-Valedictorian Kim Luna-Co-Salutatorian Perri Ann Skipper-Co-Salutatoria 287 NHS seniors graduate at Coliseum Friday, May 27, marked the culmina- tion of 13 years of education for 287 members of the NHS class of 1983. Com- mencement exercises were held in the SFASU Coliseum beginning at 8 p.m. The processional, Pomp and Circum- stance, played by the NHS Band, was followed by the invocation, given by Sher- ry Starr, treasurer of the class. Then Daryl Caldwell, class parliamentarian, read the scripture. Joe Still, class president, welcomed the families, friends and teachers to the cere- mony. Then, co-salutatorians, Kim Luna and Perri Ann Skipper lalso class secre- taryl, addressed the group. The featured speaker was introduced by Janet Tindall, class vice-president. Steve McCarty, athletic director at NISD, spoke to the class about The Un- common Leader,', stating that one must do more than is expected of him in order to succeed in society of 1983. The class motto, We've Only Just Be- gun, was expressed in song by the Note- Ables, under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Reid, music teacher at NHS. Stephen Mitchell, valedictorian, then pre- sented his address, followed by the pre- sentation of the class by Johnnie Walker, principal. Dr. Malcom Rector and the school board presented diplomas to the graduating class to the delight of many cheering family members and friends. In return, some class members presented Dr. Rector with marbles hidden in their palms as he shook their hands. Benediction was given by Teresa 28-STUDEN T LIFE N Sparks, class reporter, and the final thing the group experienced together as a class was their song, t'Where Have All the Good Times Gone, by Van Halen. The top ten graduating seniors were: Stephen Mitchell, Kim LunafPerri Ann Skipper, Janet Walton, Neil Fuchs, Alison Rowley, Patricia Huckaby, Clayton Shoe- maker, Joe Still and Dovie Biggerstaff. Honor graduates were: Mark Abbott, Kathy Ballow, Laurie Bizzell, Harry Burkett, Nancy Dollar, Marjorie Griff Melissa Jordan, Russ Langford, Mike IV Clellan, Stephen Rasmussen, Kelli Rayne, BeLynda Smith, Teresa Sparl Janie Stanaland, Stephanie Teal, Bill T4 ry, Janet Tindall, Steven Tinsley, az Wendi Watterston. Class colors were black and gold, a: the flower chosen by the seniors was t carnation.

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0' M ' 1 4 4. - 1, :gg 4 fMs,.. it-U43 'Q O I ,yr ' A, fyi, af' -X 'xv J 'ff . W gi. -J -'3 1, Janet Tindall goes over the records at Stripling's Drug Store. 2, Gary Wink and his co- worker check groceries at Krogervs. 3. Rodney Chatman does various jobs working at Brookshirfis Student Life-27

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llracing pagel The Class of 1983 stands as members prepare for commencement. 1. Coach Steve McCarty speaks about The Un- common Leadern to the group, 2. Principal Johnnie Walker presents the class to NISD superintendent, Dr. Malcom Rector. 3. Note-Ables entertain the group with a song. 4. Graduates listen to speakers as they plan activities which follow graduation, MV! View M pg-uf' STUDENT LIFE-29