Osbourne High School - Eyrie / Hi Jacket Yearbook (Manassas, VA)

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At Last, the Moment Arrives What ' s full of memories, laughter, sor¬ row, tears, and above all, happiness? Give up? Well, here are a few clues: It ' s the most awaited for activity in all high school years. It ' s the end and beginning of life. It ' s a senior ' s best friend. Preparations for it begin long before it actually begins. It ' s a major cause for partying. It ' s time for the one reigning group to leave and the next to step up. It ' s an occasion in which everyone ' s dressed one way or the other. It ' s expensive. It ' s when parents buy big gifts. It ' s a time for sending out announce¬ ments to all those proud relatives you don ' t know. It ' s a time for speeches. It ' s promising to stay in touch. It ' s a time for chasing dreams. It ' s how many spell relief. Still give up? It ' s graduation — a senior ' s favorite word in the English lan¬ guage. Twenty-five years to the day of her own gradua¬ tion from Osbourn High School, Dr. Carter delivers the faculty address marking her final teaching year and her departure. Mark and Matt Lepnew gladly relieve Mr. Rorrer of one of the awards they both received Friday night as outstanding students. Class treasurer, Becky White smiles triumphantly as she walks away from the stage after being presented with a Senior Scholarship. Graduation 9

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Nervously biting her nails, Robyn Barton searches for friends and relatives after the cere¬ mony. After Mr. Egldi confirmed the diplomas, many senior guys lost their sombemess and threw their caps into the sky, sighing both relief and celebra¬ tion. 8 Special Events

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Valedictorian Bob Kim delivers the annual speech to the senior class at the commencement service. Clinging to his cap, David Koman rushes to the stage to receive a scholarship from Mr. Rorrer. The moment had finally arrived. After four years of hard work, good times, and much anticipation, my high school years were quickly coming to an end. The setting sun of early evening shone brightly that night of June 10 as I re¬ flected on the brutal preparations to get there — lengthy practices, last-minute trips to Herff-Jones, quests for bobby pins, exams, and frantic prayers for good weather. As we, the graduates, nervous¬ ly stood in some alphabetical sem¬ blance awaiting the Commencement, the dull roar of the packed bleachers added yet another thought to my ever- so-active mind. Would I trip? Would it rain? Would this atrocious mortar board remain on my head? Suddenly the air was filled with the sweet music of the Symphonic Band playing the Processional Hymn and we marched two by two towards our seats. The remainder of the evening was tru¬ ly spectacular. I listened attentively to speeches by salutatorian Kathryn Wam¬ pler, faculty speaker Dr. Barbara Sue Carter, special guest Congressman Kenneth Robinson, and valedictorian Bob Kim. These were followed by the pre¬ sentation of awards by Mr. Rorrer. As I calmly waited to receive my di¬ ploma, it finally hit me. After four years, a big part of my life was over. Never again would I come to this very same field to participate in a pep rally or watch a game. Never again would I rush to class frantically trying to beat the bell. Never again would I see some of these people or know them in this unique way. This is also an individual commencement ' ' for me. The rest of the evening was somewhat of a blur. As Mr. Egidi continued the exer¬ cises, 230 tassels moved from side to side, 230 hats became airborne, and 460 feet trampled off the field to the tune of the Recessional Hymn. Amidst shouts and tears, we all took this time to say good-bye as only graduates can. My Own Personal Good-Bye im Coming round the track, Sandy Tyreman takes a look into the stands while Ben Songer concen¬ trates on the stage. It took almost fifteen minutes for everyone to file into the stadium. Even in her last hour, Marya McGowan displays her sense of very unique humor. Marya was truly looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. 10 Special Events