Pleasant Grove High School - Grove Yearbook (Texarkana, TX)

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Friends and family Todd Jones, Bethany Goff, Ann Thomas, and Jared Jones pose for their parents' snapshots after graduation. Congratulations Mike Carpenter, Board of Trustees secre- tary, hands a diploma to Scott Eichhorn. But, Mrs. Hundley it is flat! It la mortar boardl ,wasn't, but after a spot check by senior sponsors, most were flat with the tassels on the right. The mortar boards, only added to the ex- citment and ner- vousness as soon-to-be grad- uates lined up in the halls of the First Baptist Church. Seniors prac- ticed for bacca- laureate before school was out and then review- ed it all again the morning of grad- uation. But there were just some things that couldn't be prac- ticed. For one thing, just how are those collars supposed to fit on the girls' gowns? And there was the problem of sleeves hanging on the railings as students walked solemnly dovm the stairs. Despite the minor inconve- niences of heat and hats and sleeves, every- thing seemed to go off without a hitch. That is. until the very last graduate re- ceived his diplo- ma and headed dovsm the wrong row to another section of seats. About midway down the row, Mike Young re- membered his practice instruc- tions and re- tumed to sit with the other sen- iors. I 40 Student Llfe ' Page Sponsor: The Dive 51 74 Summerhill

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Riddell and Amy look over the decora- ln the lobby cafe. Not exactly Cinderella, but Jeff White seems to think so. Jeff and Jennifer Dykes along with Sharon Turk and Craig Schulz sit one out. Sponsor: Photomatlon P120 'i t 100 Town West Shopping Center Making small talk, Tammie Wilf and Kip Schnipper sit at one of the cozy tables around the dance floor. A little romance Ronda Coleman and Brian Atkins dance to a slow song under the starry night. Later that same nigh t Prom fim con tin ued in to the morning with parties, movies, and hiends or many students, the Prom is the greatest ex- cuse to have curfews tremen- dously extended. And because parents were so reasonably cool, prom goers took advan- tage and parties all night. Many seniors spent post- prom time in Mike Young's bam. From falling doum the popcom-covered stairs to get- ting knocked over inside the porta-potty, seniors continued their prom fun until the early moming hours. As the sun be- gan to rise, couples began to leave so the early moming breakfast parties could be at- tended while others dropped off to sleep in Mike's game room. But the Young's bam wasn't the only place post- prom goers went. To escape the fast pace, many couples resorted to somewhere quiet to watch a movie or just en- joy each other's company. Others attended parties then went home to crash and get ready for the day after. Todd Howren said, I don't remember what time we started the movies. I just remember waking up at five o'clock wondering why l wasn't at home.

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Sponsor: Stuff lt 2017 Summerhill Road Graduates find themselves struggling to hold back tears of sadness and Sighs 0 Relief here was lots ofpomp and circumstance as the se- nior class marched reverently into the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church. Parents and friends crowd- ed into the huge auditorium, spilling over into the balcony. The school board and adminis- tration walked solemnly onto the stage as the pipe organ bel- lowed the processional. But upstairs, many of the faces were streaked with tears. l wasn't sad until tonight, said Phyllis Tipton. 'lWhen l saw everyone in their caps and goums, I realized that it was real- ly over. The big moment arrived fi- nally for the second graduating class on Friday night, .June 5. Most seniors had participated in Tears well up in Christy Patterson's eyes as she returns to her seat after receiving her diploma. Christy was an honor graduate. baccalaureate services on Sun- day, but even with the words of advice about the future, there was not that Hfinal feeling. The speeches by valedicto- rian Missy Phillips and salutato- rian Phyllis Tipton added to the feeling. Both spoke of memo- ries the class had shared and the opportunities that the fu- tures hold. The speeches made me cry, said Dana Brewington. 'lThey were sadder because they were so touching. Assistant Superintendent Jack Davis then called the names of the gradudates as members of the school board handed out diplomas, and there was scattered applause across the sanctuary for each senior. And there was an at- tempt to cheer at one point as the mood swung from sad- ness to excitement and antici- pation. l thought l heard some- one yell when Chad Mer- chant's name was called, said Bethany Goff. Everyone seemed to be excited about the whole thing at the end. After the last graduate was seated, Principal Roger Hailey asked the class to stand and the seniors per- formed their last act as the class of 19871 tuming their tassles, signifying that they were graduates. And then, as quickly as it had begun, the seryices were over, and the class of 1987 marched out, but with a little quicker step. 'Q fi M Z Already late Rebecca Sims and Lacie Chambers realize that they need to hurry as they rush inside the First Baptist Church for baccalaureate senrices. fsr xx CN '7 Top of the class Missy Phillips and Phyllis Tipton. valedictorian and salutatorian. show off their trophies after grad- Graduation 41