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

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Feelings weren 't forgotten, but memories were tucked away After Cira dua tion randmothers. Little brothers. Teachers. Dads. Great-Aunts. Seniors found them- selves in the embrace of one or more of these people as soon as they stepped out the door of the First Baptist Church after graduation cer- emonies. I thought l had gotten over crying, said Melinda Birge. But then l saw one of my favorite teachers, and l had to hug her. Friends who would soon be leaving for college were also around for congratula- tions and hugs. l know there are some people I probably won't see again un- til our first class reunion, said Amy Graves. l wanted to let them know how much their friendship has meant. Pictures were snapped by everyone from parents and friends to yearbook pho- tographers Clay Williams and Mark Daniels. Diplomas had to be picked up in the foyer from senior sponsors, and gifts were exchanged in the parking lot. But finally, there could be no more lingering, and the graduates were gathered by friends and relatives for some celebrating. Top Ten Missy Phillips, Phyllis Tipton, Gerri Felling, Greg Knaupe, Mike Groom, Christy Patterson, David Oliver, Lacie Chambers, Tricia Foursha, and Wendy Ratcliff. l l Final Poses Melinda Birge pauses to speak to a friend after baccalaureate. t Remembering Friends forever Members ofthe 1987 senior class lis- Amy Graves, Kim Harrell, and An ten to salutatorian Phyllis Tipton's Watson share a hug and a tear in fr speech. of the church. 42 j P .,. Life Page Sponsor: Borden, lnc. lf it's Borden, it's got to be good

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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

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