Port Huron High School - Student Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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The Times of Their Lives In the blink of an eye, their time as high school students was winding down to its end. The year had dwindled slowly to the fi- nal four senior activities: Senior Assembly, Prom, Baccalaureate, and the long-awaited fi- nale , Commencement. For some of the grad- uating class, it wasn’t until the Senior Awards Assembly that they realized it was almost finished. June 3rd hosted both the Senior Assembly and the Prom. Valedictorian Amy Schwentor and Salutatorian Jenny Leighton stressed in their speeches how important it is to enjoy high school days because the time flies. Cheering outwardly, valedictorian Amy Schwentor, salu- tatorian Jenny Leighton and Holli Tacia let out the feel- ings that no words can express, GRADUATION! Senior Tim Holcomb smiles as his date Missy Simmons whispers in his ear. The prom was held at SC4 in the student center. Historians Stephanie Loxton and Jennifer Nordin started their rendition of the class’s history in an unusual way. The podium had shifted from all the movement and sent 1988’s class mark tumbling to the floor be- low. As the Seniors marched out, many of them were mentally going over the things that had to be done before the Prom. Shedding their caps and gowns for tuxedos and formal dresses the class of 1988 and their dates danced the night away at SC4’s student center. Decorated by the class of 1989, the student center had been transformed into a malt shop of the 1950’s. The senior class chose blue and silver as their colors and from one of the year’s hottest movies, Dirty Dancing, they chose “I’ve Had the Time of My Life’’ as their song. With Prom behind them, the graduating class turned their attention toward June 5, Lending his muscles to the class of 88 Junior Joe Heckendorn helps set up for baccalaureate. the day of Baccalaureate. It was a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon. There was a slight breeze blowing, but is wasn’t cool enough to lend any comfort. Because of the heat, many of the seniors opted for shorts under their graduation robes, instead of the re- quested skirts, dresses, and dress pants. With Baccalaureate out of the way, the class of 1988 focused their minds on their final activity, Commencement. The night was June 8th and the excitement was running high. Friends and family gathered at McMorran’s Junior Arena, to watch their specific graduate walk onto the stage and receive their diploma. Certain names brought cheering and whistling from the crowd. The crowning moment came when Dr. Crosby said these magic words: “Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to present to you, the graduating class of 1988!” BY MICHELLE MORRIS Breaking away from baccalaureate Senior Penny Roskey and Kris Rix make a quick stop at the fountain before spending V 2 hours in the sweltering heat. LAYOUT DE SIGN BY TIFFANI KLINK Prom 13

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As the last rows of the senior class marches in, the intricately designed red and white pattern is re • vealed. Jeff Hill displays the ingenuity of the class of “88 with his version of air conditioning. 12 GRADUATION

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Don t Rain On My Parade. As the students that were to march, walk, or ride in the Homecoming Parade looked outside, they were disappointed at what they saw. There was a cold, drizzling rain falling, and the wind didn’t exactly make the weather look more appealing. Despite the rain, the Big Red Marching machine marched on, the class floats rode on, and the Drama Club, German Club, and the Homecoming Court rode comfortably in their cars. As a tradition, there have always been class floats. The Juniors took first place, with Knock ’Em For A Loop, as their theme. Sophomores took second place with, Wild Cats Need More Than Luck, as their theme. Seniors took third place and the Freshmen class took fourth place. The Senior class spent twelve nights working on their float. All together they spent $500.00 on Sugar Bear, and over $100.00 just on glue. “The cost should have been a little lower”, Cheryl Morden re- marked. The float building took place at Earl Fenner’s house, and up to ten people showed up each night to help out. “It was not a good showing”, stated Teresa Koshay, “we still had a lot to do on the float during the last week”. Cheryl Morden added, “Homecoming, to me, would not be the same without the floats.” As a “breather from home”, Teresa Koshay also enjoyed building the floats. When finished with the product, Teresa com- mented, “I felt great satisfaction of accomplishing something great, plus the bear was cute!” Mr. Owens presented the Seniors with the following awards: The Hardest Worker, Flow- er girl, Best head, Four wheel carpentry, and Best gimp. BY SGZANNE OSBORNE Swinging on his wooden swing, Toucan Sam leads the Junior float with his colorful beak. The Junior float flew away with first place. Trying to keep far enough ahead of the BRMM, Stacie Carson, and Nikki Herriman carry the banner. Both Stacie and Nikki are Display Flags. 14 HOMECOMING PARADE