New Castle Chrysler High School - Rosennial Yearbook (New Castle, IN)

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Seniors say farewell May 26. was the night all seniors looked forward to. Twelve years of school had finally ended as seniors walked across the stage to receive their diplomas from a member of the school board. During the 112th annual Commence- ment activities, 343 students graduat- ed in front of a crowd filled with fam- ilies and friends. After the invocation, graduating sen- ior Brenda Bishop gave her speech, ■Sand Castles in the Tide. The speech told how students have yet to reach the top rung in the ladder of success. Graduating senior Karen Weaver spoke on making your dreams a reality in her speech. ' -Dare to Meet the Challenge. Following the commencement speeches, the Class of 1988 officers. president Don Ditty, vice president April Roberts, secretary Michelle Cun- ningham, and treasurer Natalie Walls, began the presentation of diplomas. Following commencement, students attended the annual post-graduation party of night club. Night club, held from 11;00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m., was a gift presented to the graduating sen- iors by their parents and the school faculty. The decorators worked months to develop the decorations that were used to transform the cafe- terias, the hallway and the girl ' s gym into a European cruise. The east cafeteria was transformed from a room full of tables into a Las Vegas style casino full of betting tables and video games. Each couple was giv- en tickets which they could exchange for money to be used to place their bets. Parents and staff members acted as the dealers for the casino. The west cafeteria was transformed into a Chinese restaurant beautifully accented by a mural painted by Connie Donnell and Annetta Smiley. The hallways depicted the charac- teristics of each country that appeared on the travel of the cruise. The dance held in the girl ' s gym played up the theme of a European cruise. Row boats and life preservers helped add to the decor of the dance floor. The music, provided by Lights and Sounds, offered a variety of new and old tunes. Graduation and Night Club were fit- ting conclusions to an illustrious high school career. T

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ALL SMILES . , , Junior Cara Imel and Sopho- more Mike Morreale are all smiles as they descent the steps that take them to the ball- room of Moonlight Masquerade . Fashion Fads, fashions and trends hit Prom ' 88 with a splash of color. Different tex- tures, shapes and sizes were selected by many girls to accent the theme of Moonlight Masquerade. Prom dresses ranged from a variety of styles from mini to tea length to full length. Sequins and rhinestones added to the decor of the dresses. Bubble dresses were a smash hit covering a range from pastels to metallics. On the average girls spent anywhere from $50 to $200 on a Prom dress. The guys may have saved some money on their tuxedos, but the style and class they presented was just as fashionable. Tails topped the list as far as popularity goes with black, white and ivory being the primary colors. Cummerbuns and bow ties were ac- cented with pastel and metallic colors. RED, WHITE AND BLUE Junior David Eli ano Sophomore Tony Rust show off this years styles in tuxes. A variety of colors were presented, but white topped the list. Post Prom QUEEN FOR A NIGHT . . . Junior Traci Thalls and sophomore David Sadler dance the queen ' s dance following the coronation by Junior Class President Lisa Dowd. THE BOY ' S NIGHT OUT Freshman Ty Terrell, seniors Larry Antic. Kenny Langston. Scott Da- vis, and alumnus Jim Langston show Prom is more than just dressing up and spending money. Hours of shopping, fitting, fixing, and primping came to an end on April 16, Prom night. The event girls dream of dressing up for and guys dread looking like penguins for had finally arrived. After picking up their dates and hav- ing families take a roll of pictures, cou- ples began to make their way to a field- house turned ballroom. After an evening of dancing and fun. couples ventured out into the night. Many traveled to Muncie for dinner with Foxfire ' s. Vince ' s and Butterfield ' s restaurants being the favorites. Still others chose the route to Indianapolis to dine at the Marriott, the Wharf, and the Embassy Suites. Carriage rides of- fered after-dinner entertainment for t hose in the mood to see the Indy eve- ning. Some couples, after their night on the town was over, got together with some friends for some late night fun with some popcorn and a couple of movies. For those in a romantic mood, the sunrise offered the perfect oppor- tunithy to end a perfect date. Moonlight Masquerade was a very memorable occasion for all of the stud- jents who attended. The work and long hours put into its production paid off by the results. Prom 17

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COURAGE CONQUERS Senior Pat McWhorter walks out of his wheelchair, with the aid of a walker, to receive his diploma. The stand- ing ovation given by his peers show their pride. COURAGE Nothing could be more exciting to a senior than walking across the stage at graduation and receiving a diplonna, but for Pat McWhorter, the excitement was an emotion mixed with fear and determination. During the summer of 1987, Pat was Injured after diving Into shallow water. Although some were skeptical about Pat ever walking again, he proved them wrong when he walked to get his diplo- ma. The applause and tears shed by his family and friends showed the pride and enthusiasm they felt as they rose to give Pat a standing ovation. The con- finement of a wheelchair was only one barrier Pat was to overcome, but with progress he has shown, it was definite- ly not his last. A MOMENT LONG AWAITING Senior Pat McWhorter is all smiles as he waits out the last few moments before the graduation ceremony begins. A PROUD MOMENT Graduating seniors Gail Griffey and Kim Guffey anxiously await their mo- ment on stage as the rest of the class march in. Photos by Matt McGraw. A HUG FOR THE ROAD Seniors Beth Kinser and Scott Semler embrace before commence- ment exercises begin. Graduation presented the last time the seniors of 1988 would be together as a class. Graduation Thoughts Graduation from high school is the key that opens the door to adulthood. The present plans of seniors may or may not pan out for the future, but the foundation has been laid and all we ' ve yet to do is start the construction. Immediate plans may consist of a summer job or just messing around, but one thing seniors must not lose sight of Is what follows this short break. There comes a time in every per- son ' s life when he must make a deci- sion on what he or she Is going to do with the rest of his life. High school cannot make that decision for you. but it does help you navigate that difficult fork In the road. As each approaches that fork, he must make the decision to either take the path that leads towards a college career or the path that will lead him into the work force. The majority of the students will choose the college path, but still oth- ers will go directly into a job. marriage or a military career. Whatever decision he chooses, he must keep in mind the class motto of the Class of 1988: Live each day as not to fear tomor- row or regret yesterday. Graduation 19