Parry McCluer High School - Parrimac Yearbook (Buena Vista, VA)

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CURTAIN FALLS THE FINAL MOMENT arrives as Debbie Bowyer receives her diploma from Principal Wayne Flint. GRADUATION PRACTICE begins with instruction from Mr. Flint while Susan Haws, Stephan Moore, and Paula Meade plan their speeches. A SERIOUS MOMENT is observed by Keith Staton, Mark Sutton, Paul Thompson, Tim Vest, Adrian Wade, Dennis Wheeler, and Tim Williams as they await the presentation of diplomas. THE BVEA AWARD is presented to Eyde Huffman by Mr. Wayne Flint at the Senior Banquet. Graduation 27

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As the end of May ap- proached, seniors anticipated the end of their high school days. For seniors with a B-or-above average, school ended premature- ly without final exams. The un- fortunate few who were not exempt were allowed to take their English and Government exams early. Graduation practice and Sen- ior Day made the end even more real istic. For the first time, a Senior Banquet climaxed Senior Day. Awards which traditionally had been presented at the gradu- ation ceremonies were instead given at the banquet. A dance for Seniors and their dates fol- lowed the banquet and concluded the day. The Sunday night commence- ment exercises which were held at the Municipal Field were threat- ened as a slight drizzle began a few minutes prior to the begin- ning. However, the rain ceased and the program continued as scheduled. Speeches delivered and diplo- mas received, the final moments were complete. The curtain fell, and the seniors were abruptly transformed into graduates. AWARD RECIPIENTS gather to be photographed at the Senior Banquet which was followed by a dance. GUEST SPEAKER, Mr. Clayton Camden addresses the seniors and audience at the graduation ceremonies. THE VALEDICTORY ADDRESS is given by Paula Meade during the Commencement Exercises. 26 Graduation WHE FINAL

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AFTER A HEAVEY RAIN, Coach Crawford and the baseball team pre- pare the field for an upcoming game. AN EARLY MORNING PRAC- TICE, starts the season for the fighting Blues as they prepare for an excellent year on the gridiron. LEADING THE TEAM ONTO THE FLOOR, Senior Carolyn Hedrick ad- justs her uniform. ABSOLUTE CONCENTRATION apparent on the faces of Pat Dyer and Greg Bartley, as they prepare to take the floor during a big game. CONTEMPLATING HIS' NEXT MOVE, Ray Gilbert maintains his hold on a J.J. Kelly opponet in state competition, where he placed fourth. 28 Division