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

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' Vfe Do It Right ' ' Commemorates Class of ' 88 ■ ' Oh, do I have time to use the restroom? and is my tassle straight? were just a few of the ques- tions asked by nervous seniors as they readied to enter the gymnasium. It was graduation day, May 21, and the crowd that packed the gym rose to their feet as the procession of 451 seniors entered to the time of Pomp and Circumstance. Amy Wright, class secretary, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Leon Nicholsen of the Christ United Methodist Church offered the invoca- tion, and class president Reed Park welcomed the audience. Introduc- tions were made by principal, Mr. James Head. Class valedictorian Mike McCor- mick ' 83 gave an encoviraging speech entitled We Do It Right which highlighted some of the senior classes ' accomplishments. Joan Candler ' 83 read a poem which was a tribute to parents and reviewed a senior ' s life from the toddler stage to graduation. Hamid Abugideiri ' 83 ended his poem with the entire class saying the class of ' 83. As Bill Fvilton ' 83, class vice- president read their names, each senior approached the stage which was decorated with ferns and blue and white mums. Each shook hands with school board members, superintendent Dr. Raymond Fatheree and Mr. Head. They receiv- ed their diplomas, blue or white balloons, and each girl received a rose. Reed Park ' 83 then led the ceremonial changing of the tassle which marked the official graduation of the seniors. The release of their balloons into the rafters symbolized the last time the class of ' 83 would soar as Falcons. They reacted im- mediately with an outburst of cheers, tossed hats, and, of course, tears. Seniors then made their way into the halls and foyer where they were greeted by hugs from relatives as well as friends who hated to say goodbye. Eric Staab ' 83 expressed the way most felt when he said, I ' m ready to leave the school but not the people. Mike McCormick ' 83, class valedictorian, delivers his uplifting speech entitled We Do It Right . Reed Park ' 83, senior class president, welcomes the audience following the invocation. The class of ' 83 soars together as falcons vi ith the ceremonial balloon release. Trade Van Deman ' 83 receives a hearty hand- shake from Dr. Raymond Fatheree, superinten- dent of Perry Township. Peggy Raymann ' 83 tries to hold back her tears after taking an eventful walk across the stage. 30 GRADUATION

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mmmBsmamBasmmmmr mmimm GUIDEPOSTS YOUTH WRITING CONTEST HONORABLE MENTION Suzanne Boyle PERRY TOWNSHIP PTA COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP Tonja Hazelwood Michael McCormIck DEAN ' S FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP PURDUE UNIVERSITY Ann R. MUlcr FRANK LEONARD OAKES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP MATHEMATICS PITi ' SICAL EDUCATION Kim Aufderheide PERRY MERIDIAN PTA SCHOLARSHIPS ACADEMIC SCHOLORSHIPS VOCATIONAL SCHOLORSHIPS STATE PTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST LITERATURE DIVISION Jane HUdebrandt KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP BETA SIGMA PHI SCHOLARSHIP PRESIDENTL L SCHOLAR FINALIST Scott Shover Department Awards Jane HUdebrandt BUSINESS FOREIGN LANGUAGE HOME ECONOMICS David A. Wright SOCIAL STUDIES Special Awards ENGLISH AWARD IN HONOR OF MR. HAR TY WELL ' S RETIREMENT Heather McGlynn ALL-SCHOOL SPELLING BEE WINNER SOMETHING EXTRA AWARD 1983 INDUSTRIAL ARTS Healther McGh MARION SCHOLARSHIP EUGENE C. PULLIAM MEMORIAL IISDIANAPOLIS NEWS CARRIER SCHOLARSHIP EUGENE C. PULLIAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR CENTRAL NEWSPAPERS FOUNDATION GUZEK SCHOLARSHIP IN lORY OF TED AND PEGGY PHI BETA KAPPA Kevin W. Hurlev LANGUAGE ARTS David A. Wright Because of the retirement of Mr. Harvey Wells, Heattier McGlynn ' 83, the student of his choice, is presented with a plaque by Mrs. Frances Huff.

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