Plattsmouth High School - Plattonian Yearbook (Plattsmouth, NE)

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Dairy Queen braziet rooos CONGRATULATIONS BAILIE MARCIA SHELLEY TERRI Laurie Smith, with her back to the camera, and Debbie Keller, stand when their names are announced for speeches. Congratulations is given to Bailie Piper, Marcia Case. Shelley Dasher and Terri More- head for their academic achievements in school. Making their way through the crowd to re- ceive their diplomas are Kathy Albin and Lau- rie Smith. Senior Kathy Albin served as Editor on the Platter Staff and was also active in music. 29

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Rain Dampens Grads The plans for the 1985 graduation ceremonies were carefully made. Seniors met in January and dis- cussed the possibility of combining baccalaureate and commencement and having one afternoon ceremo- ny. Mr. Dale Strobel, senior class sponsor, and the principals encour- aged seniors to discuss the changes with their parents. Several weeks later, the seniors met again and voted on the changes. By a large majority, the decision was made to combine ceremonies and move the program to the afternoon. On Sunday, May 19, graduation began under partly cloudy skies at the football field, and about 40 min- utes later, an unexpected downpour interrupted the awarding of scholar- ships. Seniors were asked to meet in the nearby Middle School gym where ceremonies were concluded. Mr. Strobel commented that the new plan was working beautifully Getting thing ready for commencement are Mr. Jack Herweg. superintendent, and Mr. Steve Bernth, principal. Co-Valedictorian Jenny Covert gives her speech on From Dreams to Realities. Jen- ny completed her high school career with a 4 00 average. “until it rained. Seniors also seemed to like the earlier time. Sandy Alt said, “With graduation in the afternoon, people can go to more than one reception and can also spend time with their families.” As far as the contents of the pro- gram, nothing was actually cut out. According to Mr. Strobel, time was saved because there was no dupli- cation. For example, each ceremo- ny had its own benediction and the seniors had to walk in and out twice. Was graduation ruined because of the rain? Mr. Strobel commented that all the feedback he had re- ceived on the new program was “very good. Of course the rain was not planned and that did spoil the effect of graduation. Mr. Strobel said, “If the rain would have just held out for a half hour. I missed seeing the kids throw their hats in the air and walking across the stage to get their diplomas. That’s always neat. 28

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112th Class Graduates From Dreams to Reality was the motto of the 112th class to gra- duate from Plattsmouth High School. The graduation ceremonies on May 19 carried out this theme. After an invocation by Reverend Gary Granzotto of the First Lutheran Church, Superintendent Jack Her- weg welcomed the graduates, friends and families. The music por- tion of the program began next with Phillip Ranney and Debbie Miller singing, “I Walked Today Where Je- sus Walked.” Kathy Albin followed with a clarinet solo, Aria.” The baccalaureate address was given by Reverend Stanley Fry of the First United Presbyterian Church. Several groups were honored at the ceremonies. One of these was the honor grads. These were Marcia Case, Jenny Covert, Debbie Keller, Laura Smith, Debbie Warner, Bill Wagner, Debbie Lepert, Shane Thorstad, Teppo Kyheroinen, Steve Combs, Dianna Lesher, Kara Sheil and Tracy Porter. Another privilege connected with graduation is to be chosen as a ju- nior steward. Juniors serving in this capacity included Kent Hutton, Ann Masters, Eric Schoch, Denice Ea- ton, Gary Kipp, Charlene Gootee, Scott McCool, Tina Coen, Craig Wehrbein, Therese Ferdig, Rodger Redden and Angelique Singer. Two more musical numbers were included in the program. A group of seniors, Phillip Ranney, Debbie Mill- er, Susan Goesch, Tammy Peters and Dona Moore, sang, “Maybe Someday.” And Phillip and Debbie sang A Different Light.” Speaking for the seniors this year were Marcia Case, Debbie Keller, Laura Smith and Jenny Covert. They spoke on the different as- pects of school and the class motto. 30 4m