Patrick Henry High School - Patriot Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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Tears And Laughter Mark The End And The big night was Thursday, June 4, I964. At 7 p.m. all were on the lawn. The challenge of his- tory, suggested by a quote of John F. Kennedy, was illustrated by the five top graduating seniors in their commencement addresses. Weath- er was marvelous-so were speeches, recognitions by Dr. E. W. Rushton-superintendent of schools' and the Patrick Henry administra- tive staff, scholarships, and espec- ially the magic line of seniors mov- ing to the balcony to receive those li . li J The Beginning Nothing is more stirring than the rec- ognition of great public purpose. Every great age is marked by innovation and daring-by the ability to meet unprece- lovely diplomas. Top Twenty-five Graduates Patricia Elaine Barker Emily Catherine Gearhart Nelson Allport Thompson Shelby Clark Dickerson David Lewis Walden Barbara Anne Adams Ann Moore Bush Joanna Laura Cornett Virginia Gray Keller Charles Lathan Hill Marsha Alice McNeil Sally Virginia Doud John Davis Feldmann Stuart Perry Singer Dianne Race Ellen Ruth Hall Gladys lrene Spangler Rawley Pratt Turner Joan Avis Kaplan Sue Carter Hawkins Elizageth Irene Mills David Allen Hayes Liv Eikrem Hallie Fox Colhoun Cynthia Ann Leeds dented problems with intelligent solutions. In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power, for only by true understanding and steadfast judgement are we able to master the challenge of history. -John Fitzgerald Kennedy l F Z' ,fm ABOVE Moments before the awarding of diplomas the choir chants Thank God fora Newborn Day. LEFT: Stephen A, Shaver, president of the graduating class of l964 extends a welcome to all relatives and friends attending the graduation l54

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Friendliest Judy Johnston and Vin Edwards DRINK , ., Best All Around Barbara Adams and Whitey Richardson f Most Valuable Senior Joanna Cornett and Bert Hodges Most Likely to Succeed Emily Gearhart and Shelby Dickerson 153

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BELOW: School administrators and student speakers listen as valedictorian Elaine Barker lnat picturedl addresses graduates and guests. ABOVE: As Mr, Donald Bartol calls the names of the graduates, Principal l-larold Secord hands out diplomas. K B E LO W : G ra d u a t i n g se n io rs a n x i o u s l y a wa it th e M 1 li ' handshake of Mr, Secord when he presents each . -- diploma. MK ,?.................-..,,., Y ,. 4 l ' - Ir 1i 'H S' ' K1 Sr 'Sf v ' 1 U 7 4 wr' I 'fem ir ,f .sf we 1 l55