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

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An Obligation For the Future Graduation was held on June first at seven thirty p.m. Friends and relatives of the graduates gathered at Glen Maury Park to watch the ceremonies. The welcome to everyone who came to the graduation was given by Wayne D. Flint, Principal. He was followed by the Reverend James Smals who gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and Address were given by the senior class president, Timothy Jones. In his talk he told of how the class had gone to two different schools and through many struggles before they could work together as a class. The next person to speak was saluta- torian, Kristen Robinson. She discussed the ten characteristics of leadership. The last speaker for the evening was valedictorian, Dana Webb. In his speech, he talked of building on the foundation that had been started in high school. He told his classmates that each one could decide whether to leave a tombstone or a monument as his mark on the world. Dana concluded his speech with this message for his peers: The diploma is not a reward for past accomplishments but an obligation for the future. To end the ceremony, Mr. Flint awarded the diplomas. The Reverend James Smals led the benediction to complete graduation exercises. After receiving their diplomas, the seniors move their tassels to the right to signify that they have — Senior Class President Timmy Jones gives graduated from high school. Later they threw their caps high into the air. the address and leads the Pledge of Alle- giance. 22 Graduation

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The prom started with great enthusiasm, as Eris Kyle, Phillip Richardson, Rock Martin and Ray Gilbert dance to the beat of ''Symbol 8. ; . Getting cake and punch for their dates, David Camper and Randy Gilbert wait in line. On the floor, Dana Wilkins and Tori Flint talk while they are dancing. In the background Bob Burks and Amy Chaplin dance close together. Senior Jeanne Glenn discusses after Prom plans with her date, David Austin. Several of the juniors and their dates are Steve Clark, Jeff Camden, Johnny Wheeler, Jan Wil- Before starting to dance, Laurie Byers and John kins, Anthony Fitzgerald, Joan Barber, Kevin Parker, and Kevin Spence. Armstrong talk to Marcie Staton and Neal Mohler about all the work that went into put- ting the Prom together. Prom 21

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a. While his fellow students watch, Pat Morrison acquires his diploma. Grave and solemn, Dana Webb encourages his peers to leave a worth- while mark on the world. To her fellow classmates Kristen Robinson, | Members of the Class of 1980 share serious moments as they listen to the parting words from their Salutatorian, talks about priorities and put- class leaders. ting God first. Graduation 23