Perry Meridian High School - Passages Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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How Do We Spell Relief? D-l-P-L-O-M-A May 19, 1979 marked the end of seniors ' high school days. As the band played seemingly endless verses of Pomp and Circumstance, 492 mem- bers of the Class of 79 took their places. Mixed emotions of pride, relief, and a sense of loss were felt at Com- mencement. Approximately 6000 people were present as the seniors received their diplomas from principal, Mr. James Head, and members of the School Board. Closed circuit coverage was of- fered in the auditorium to relieve crowded conditions. Attendance and academics awards were presented in addition to scholarships and grants. Speeches were presented by co-vale- dictorians, Susan Jones and Sharon Ful- ton, and class president, Jeff Lepper. After the ceremonies, seniors said fi- nal farewells at the unofficial after- grad party in Waverly, Indiana. After the seniors realized grueling years of school were behind them, they were relieved to find out they had ahead more schooling, an eight hour work day, or losing their hair in the armed forces. ■? Aiirj H SCHOOL, Jennifer Newman. Kim Epler, Class of 79 secretary-treasurer, re- cites the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 14 Graduation

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Gl ' s on the island sing the finale of There is Nothing Like a Dome while reminiscing about their girls bock home. Emile de Becque, Lee Robbins, proposes marriage to Nellie Forbush, Lisa Lovelace. South Pacific Warms PM Auditorium Because student talent was abun- dant, for PM ' s sixth annual musical pro- duction, Mr. Guy Rumsey and Mrs. Ann Sanders, directors, cfiose South Pacif- ic a musical many could participate in. On February 22, 1979, 89 PM actors, actresses, and musicians took enthusi- astic audiences to two French operat- ed South Pacific islands during World War II, As the curtain opened, Emile de Becque, a wealth y middle-aged exile, is seeking the love of Ensign Nellie For- bush, an American nurse. Bloody Mary creates an upheaval of the American Gl ' s stationed on the island with her boar ' s tooth bracelets, shrunken skulls, grass skirts, and, most of all, with the mysterious isle of Bali Ho ' i which is off- limits to the Gl ' s. Lt. Joseph Cable of the Marines is bewitched by the island and by Liat, Mary ' s daughter. Some songs evoked backstage humor. Knock knock. Who ' s there? Sam. Sam Who? Sam Enchanted Evening. Lead parts of Emile de Becque and Ensign Nellie Forbush were played by Lee Robbins and Lisa Lovelace. Lyn- ette Meek was Bloody Mary, Jim Howell was Lt. Joseph Cable, USMC, and 144 other members of cast, crew, and orchestra made South Pacific a success. -- t::i la ' ' - --A - XY ' :: - ii:=J-o-A }s Musical 5 |, — - — ;)

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Mr Geesa checks to see how many more verses of Pomp and Circumstance to play. Graduation 15