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

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The 1978-77 school year came abruptly to a halt with the commencement service on June 4, Graduating Sen- iors, however, had a head full of memories which ac- companied them on their way out. ‘Lhe: Class olsl9 8 rejuve enated a long-lost tradition at P,M.H.S. with its Bacca- laurate service, held the Sunday evening before grad- uation night at the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. The Rev. David Bain delivered the sermon of which love was the theme. Special music was provided by members of the Senior class. Seniors ''skipped school on the Friday before com- mencement day for graduation practice, after which they were adjourned to the Glen Maury Pool for one last after- noon of fun with their fellow classmates. That night, they reassem- THE GRAND bled at the War Memorial Building for the second an- nual senior banquet and dance. Class prophecies were deliv- ered, evil eye awards were issued, and the stomachs of over 100 people were filled with a delicious meal. Schol- arships and organizational awards were also presented at this time, followed by a WANV Disco. Sunday came and went. Al- though many days of expecta- tion preceded this final even- ing together for the Class of 1978, seniors faced their audience for one last curtain call, as quoted from the sal- utatory address. The speech- es of the Valedictorian, Sal- utatorian and Class President may have seemingly lasted for days, but when it was all over the grand finale ending five years of high school left most seniors wanting to take just one more curtain call.

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IN THE G 5 ee y = 395, : wt AS THE CLOCK nears midnight, Gail Clark and her escort Timmy Coffey leave the gym after a night of dancing and fun. PROVIDING MUSIC and entertainment for all, STAXX adds to the memories of the Juniors and Seniors. TAKING TIME OUT for refreshments, Seniors Charlene Goodbar, Barbara Wilhelm, Sandra Harrison and their dates discuss their impres- sions of the big night. guy ’ Pika Months of preparation and two days of decorating transformed the school gym into ''Pa radise Island for the Junior-Senior Prom. The walls were covered with murals and homemade palm trees adorned the center of the gym. 'Staxx , a band from Staunton, pro- vided the music for the occasion. The theme song, Always and For- ever was played for the special Senior dance. A large number of students attended, bringing dates from Parry McCluer and other schools. Pulling to- gether, the class of 78 gave to the class of 79 a Junior-Senior Prom of the highest caliber. Prom 23

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AS MR. FLINT smiles in the background, Chuckie Dyer crosses the stage with pride as he carries his diploma in his hands. ANTICIPATING THE FINAL MOMENT, Travis Hill con- centrates as he marches across the field. BOWING THEIR HEADS TO PRAY, the seniors join in the invocation lead by the Rev. James Tucker. LAUGHING AT THE PUNCH- LINE, Garrett Bain enjoys himself as he delivers the class prophecies at the Senior banquet. ADDRESSING HIS CLASS- MATES, Lem Byers delivers his message as Salutatorian. TOMORROW BELONGS TO YOU ' is the theme of Vale- dictorian Tracey Armstrong's speech as she addresses the audience. GETTING A FIRM GRIP on that diploma, Perry Knight takes on an air of seriousness. Graduation 25