Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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The day dawned sunny and wanv with a slight breeze to help cool the air. But what could be used to cool the excitement of 255 NhS seniors who were just starting out on the threshold of the future? On graduation day, the members of the class of '85 walked up the steps as seniors, grasped the future by the diplomas, and walked down the other side as adults. Valedictorian Lori Frady, Salutatorian Greg Allyn, and third-ranked Alka Desai gave speeches concerning the theme, Reflections and Aspirations. Principal Jeff Burkink presented the class while the president of the Norfolk School Board Don Dieter, passed out diplomas. Dr. James Merritt, superintendent, announced the top ten ranked seniors. Besides the top three, they included: Bev Bremer, Kristi Kruse, Nancy Olson, Chris Schaefer, Shane Steffens, Jennifer Wagner, and Kristi Wesseln. Memorial Field, Sunday, May 19, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. was the setting of this joyous occasion - the ninety-seventh annual commencement of NhS. Dan Feenstra accepts his diploma from the president of the schoc board, Don Dieter. Mrs. Robin Sobansky presents DeAnne Munson with her national fiono Society certificate. Brian Soukup, Scott Sokol, and Jo Smith wait anxiously in line befon receiving their diplomas. 16 GRADUATIOn

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What makes a senior? m s newborn babies they were lovingly I welcomed into their parents' lives and homes. They were cuddled, cared for, and looked after. 4s they grew older, they learned about life and were eager to finish school and join the real'' world. They were the past children, the present seniors, and the future working class of America. The class of '85 had come a long way since that first day of each of their lives. However, if it hadn't been for a great number of special people along the way, they would never have made it. Parents, relatives, friends, teachers, teachers, and more teachers all helped form each individual senior. 4s they sat waiting for their diplomas on the last day of their childhood , they realized that they would be entering the challenging and hectic adult” life, no more school unless college plans were in their future, no more homework, and no more teachers. But they also realized that the 255 member family of seniors was being broken up that day. Memories of school days past ran through their heads and an occasional tear slipped out as they realized that those days had been the best days of their lives. Elmer Saitz awards Alka Desal and Cindy Adams plaques for outstanding work in science. Mrs. Carol Barney congratulates Todd Feigate after he was announced 1985 Milestone Boy at the honors Program. ORADUA TIOn 15

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Principal Jeff Burkink listens while Salutatorian Greg Allyn gives his speech on Reflections and Aspirations. Randy Vavak happily sniffs the fragrance of his carnation after the commencement. The top ten seniors, scholastically. Front Row. nancy Olson, Lori Frady, Kristi Wesseln, Kristi Kruse, Alka Desai. Back Row: Shane Steffens, Bev Bremer, Chris Schaefer, Greg Allyn. Absent is Jennifer Wagner. GRADUA TIOri 17