Overlea High School - Omega Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Organized confusion prevails at graduation rehearsals. l MPre-Grad Weekw set a feverish pace Lloyd Thompson relaxes in his special seat in Casualty Row. With the first days of June, the Senior Class became the axles of activity. The wheels began turning for four hundred and eighty-nine grad- uates who were soon to accept the responsi- bilities of adulthood with the beginning of commencement practice. The gym became a place of alternating attcntiveness and cheer- ing laughter. Time began to pass more rapidly, and sen- iors enjoyed such privileges as extended lunch periods and afternoon breaks. Seniors con- tinually practiced processionals and recession- als, listened closely to directions, and met last minute obligations. The Senior Tea offered them a chance to gather with their parents to talk to fellow graduates for the last time before commence- ment. With the receiving of caps and gowns, Sen- iors waited . . . waited patiently for their own special moment on June 8. The halls, though seemingly more spacious, were somehow hollow.

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A study of moorls, the Farewell Assembly ez,-okerl both laughter anfl solemnity. As they solemnly filed into the gymnasium, seniors recalled memories so intensely real that they scarcely believed that it could be their last assembly-The Fare- well Assembly of 1965. It was an eyent of many moods, and the assembly invoked many fond recollections. Faye Economas, Class President, welcomed the stu- dent body. Nlemories of their high school years were kindled by the presentation of the class history by Diana llrathulin. 'lihe whimsical humor of the traditional Class Prophecy and Class will helped relieve the mood of sadness. A presentation of awards and scholarships was followed by the Class of 2657s Farewell, a powerful oration given by Susan Hagen. Perhaps the greatest disappointment of the day was the failure of Thomas D'Alesandro III, scheduled guest speaker. to attend. The singing of the Alma Mater was symbolic to the Seniors, for it meant the fulfillment of a dream. 'hai si is s il f I E Elaterlly showing Alice Thompson lzer S500 scholar ship, Linda Lueclcel porlrayeri the thrill of achieve ment. The Class Prophecy by Walter Chiaziacci, the Welcoming Address by Faye Economas, and the Class Will by William Weslerfzelzl arlrlerl rlepllz and humor lo the Farewell Assembly.

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Judy ii Murray, Diane Hamilton, and Barbara Lefler try on their caps ana' gowns to insure ll perfect fit. or seniors. Q, :if fr tw., wt A .5 .71 ,s , z QQ i 'K -me '- gm ite? ' I A il ft IN l 1, 9 Q' arf ' V fy Mr. .Uayer and Mr. Micozzi reflect the frustration of coordinat 1 1 ' ing a graduation practice. Seniors, teachers, and parents socialize for the last time before commencement at the Senior Reception. Ill