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

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TOGETHER WE'VE MADE IT Although the weather was wet and the gym was tightly packed, an air of solitude pre- vialed during graduation ex- ercises. The graduates were reflecting on past occurren- ces while thinking about fu- ture challenges. Parents and friends sat with tears of joy and sadness as these young people were about to gradu- ate. The fact that others had in- fluenced their lives was brought out by class presi- dent, Jerry Knight. He stress- ed how much parents, teach- ers and administration, class- mates and the community had helped them in achiev- ing their goal. The new challenges to be faced and the need to get along and work well with others were points brought out by salutatorian, Eileen Crites. She strongly urged her fellow graduates to con- tribute to the betterment of our community. Comparing our lives to a book, valedictorian, Grace Grace Mayes presented an interesting analogy. She il- lustrated how each facet of one’s life contributes to the story he presents to the world. As the ceremony ended, seniors moved their tassles from left to right to signify the change in status. GIVING MUCH CREDIT to others, Jerry Knight reflects on the accomplishments of his class. WITH CONFIDENCE AND CLARITY, Grace Mayes speaks to her classmates. 26 Graduation SERVING THE COMMUNITY is a goal which Eileen Crites urges her fellow graduates to set.

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“WITH PLEASURE, Nancy Newcomer examines her senior memorabelia. ENJOYING THE SUN, Tammy Wheeler and Maury Byers squint to watch classmates in the water. se emancipate ANTICIPATION OF THE FINAL DAY pleases Lynn Hare as she accepts a ‘‘fake”’ diploma. CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE of a one and a half, this senior prac- tices his diving at the pool. Senior Day 25

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THE MIXED EMOTIONS INVOLVED in commencement excer- A STANDING OVATION greets Bobby Updike as he picks up cises are apparent on the faces of Timmy Argenbright and his diploma after being out of school for awhile. Brian Balser Graduation 27