Oak Park and River Forest High School - Tabula Yearbook (Oak Park, IL)

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Y OI1CLlI'1'GI1t OIIIIHQHCSIIIQUTS hen it comes to baseball, Pomp and Cir- cumstance will probably never replace Take Me out to the Ballgame , but that was exactly what happened at one of the ceremonies of last year's double graduation held on the 5th and 6th of lune. A day before the main graduation, held in the OPRF stadium, eight of the seniors on the varsity baseball team received their official diplomas in a special commencement held in Springfield, IL. They were playing in the state championships. The cere- mony was a surprise to all the players except gra- duate Victor Vanek, who had the highest G.P.A. of the players and acted as valedictorian. Because he had to prepare a valedictory speech, Vanek had been told about the ceremony in advance. Baseball Coach Mr. Richard Trout arranged the ceremony. which had many of the same details as the official commencement. lt wasn't as fancy as the real gradu- ation, Head Coach Kaiser said, but it had a special meaning for the boys. Meanwhile, in Oak Park, approximately 698 stu- dents graduated in the 109th commencement. lt was a beautiful day, and the ceremony went well, said Dr. Walker. Graduate Greg Capelli agreed: lt was great that it was held outside. l thought the whole thing was very well run and organized. The gradu- ates wore the long white dresses, dark suits, and roses, traditional of graduation. Speeches were given by Superintendent Dr. Swanson, School Board Presi- dent Leah Marcus, and valedictorians loseph Hilliard and Saji Thomas. The ceremony climaxed with the school cheer, led by senior class president Ray Car- lin. As they shouted Gimme an Ol and threw their confetti in the air, the graduates realized that this was the end of their high school lives, and the beginning of their futures. -luliana Nocker

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idnight adness N M5552 4 .Q .,-5 M-u:,fwm ggi. sgywmiggmti:.:gwi.Q.vgifiiigifm lf mms z W sigw-...A-ff 7353512 iff: QLA. 5? '1fl.T.i fir! T w I fter five long days of school, the sun had finally set and the weekend began. He ri- tled through everything in his closet trying to find something to wear. 1-Xt last, he found it, his new shirt and a pair of jeans. Would that look right togeth- er? The phone rang and he and his friends tried to decide what to do for the evening. Should they go to the movies or to a party? Well, whose party is it? . . . She's having a party? . . Okay, who's driving? There were numerous choices and OPRF students explored them all, for nightlife was a important part of weekend activities. Going downtown, to parties, a movie, or even to a sporting event were popular choices. Downtown Chi- cago had many things to offer students such as Oak Street Beach, Medusa's, Greektown, and the options of cruising Rush St. and Michagan Ave. Senior Molly Castronova said, When there is nothing to do in Oak Park I like to go downtown or just hang around with my friends. Downtown was only popular, how- ever, if students had a car available for transportation. Freshman Debbie Peters said, Not being able to drive is a problem if I can't get someplace and there is no one that can get me there. Iunior Barbara Rosi said, Before I was able to drive I used to have to have my parents or my friends' parents drive me and my friends places. Now that I can drive I have more freedom and can go more places. Going to the movies with a group of friends or with a boyfriend or girlfriend, was popular too. Senior Cassie Giroux said, Usually when there aren't any parties going on I go to a movie with some friends. The favorite activity was going to parties. Parties gave students a chance to get together with a large group of friends outside of school. They also enabled students to meet new people. Senior Keri Ronkin said, Usually on weekends I go to parties. I like to go to them to have fun with my friends. Parties in Oak Park had been held in everything from homes and halls to hotels. For a change of pace, some students liked to go to OPRF athletic events at night. Senior Delamie Thompson said, During the winter I sometimes go to the basketball games. They give people a chance to show school spirit and have fun with their friends. One complaint that students had, though, was that there weren't enough things to do in Oak Park. Sen- ior Theresa Gallinaro said, Everyone goes to parties because there is nothing better to do. I think Oak Park should open up a dance place or a juice bar, so that kids will have another place to go. Senior Cassie Grioux said, The only thing that's bad about Oak Park is that usually, unless you're going to a party, you have to go out of Oak Park to find something to do. Other students did find things to do in Oak Park. Movies, ice skating, sporting events, plays, parties, shopping, going out for food, going over to a friend's house or renting a video were some local ways to have fun. Students usually ended their evenings by going to get something to eatg McDonalds, Wendy's, I-Iaagen Das, and Gossage Grill were some of the favorites. As they ate, they discussed the evening. This also gave them a chance to plan for next weekend's activities. Yeah, she looked hot. . ,I can't believe how many people showed up. Now whos having that party again? -Vanessa Schulte +L 5 Q ' r af lg Q 7? if A sr ' ,OT .ia I Sporting events give students a chance to show their spirit, while also adding to their nightlife. At an OPRF swim meet, seniors K. 3 of . Tim Clancey and Mo I ones watch intensely to see who finishes first. I