Oakville Senior High School - Tiger Paw Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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Turning her tassel to signify graduate status, Melanie Jaimerson smiles hap- pily. Marching together in the processional, Scott Holdegraver and Doris Groves head for their seats. t HCIHQ A Bnght Future fl! f r L -. l Facing a future so bright you gotta wear shades, three hun- dred thirty-five seniors marched across the stage to receive their diplomas. Pomp and Circum- stance signaled the beginning of an inspiring ceremony and marked the end of frantic pre- graduation preparations. Guid- ing the seniors through gradu- ation practice, pre-graduation primping, and the final ceremo- ny were co-sponsors Barbara Waddock, Mrs. Van Ronzelen, and seventeen teacher assis- tants. Ceremony highlights included speeches by salutatorians Tina Chechwick and Joe Stemler. Valedictorian Jining Wang in- spired the graduates by recount- 1 'm glad I was a part of the few who broke the ice in the beginning. We were the ice-breakers. a future so bnght you gotta wear shades' ing their high school achieve- ments and challenging them to pursue successful futures. Notable among the class of 1987 were twenty-one seniors: the first group of voluntary desegrega- tion students to complete four years at Oakville. Senior Ed At- kins said, l'm glad l was one of the few who broke the ice in the beginning. Board of Education President Kurt D. Witzel received wild ap- plause after reminding seniors that they had reached the level of knowing they know it and let- ting us all know they know ith Graduation -- 251

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Lending a helping hand, Mrs. Van Ronze- len directs the procession led by valedic- torian Jining Wang and salutatorians Tina Checkwick and Joe Stemler. Collecting his long-awaited diploma from Ms. Spence, salutatorian Joe Stemler heads across the stage a proud graduate. 8' N r , 'G 4 3 V' is 2250 - Graduation Celebrating their achievement, the class of 1987 enjoys a final hurrah. ' 1

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haf A Night year' Except for sprmg break the all mght party was the best time I ve had all I 11 ' ' I l ' ' ll . Graduation night, a time for sen- iors to kick up their heels and celebrate their four-year accom- plishment. This year the old tra- dition gave way to a new one. Sponsored by Mrs. Joanne Sweesy, chairperson, and sever- al other parents, the 1987 gradu- ating class had an all night party at South County Recreational Center. Although they were locked in lt was a success because we were together' from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., there were plenty of activities to keep the seniors busy, including swimming, dancing, and volley- ball. Entertainment was pro- vided by a hypnotist and gifts were awarded to those in atten- dance including a CD player and several cash pnzes Said Chris tine Sweesy The party was such a success because every one was together' Waving goodbye, Tracy Schmidt and Pam Schulte share a friendly hug. Sheryl Soutiea enjoys the party. 252 -- Graduation Party