Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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| Minutes before the ceremony, Julie Hostetter Valedictorian Joan Swisher becomes the Conversing with one another to pass the takes a moment to reminisce about her high first member of the Class of 1987 to receive her time, seniors wait to line up for their final school years. diploma. march. Geurrattd WIL ETART wicritare The benediction marks the final part of the class listens as Rev. Clark prays for the success graduation ceremony. With heads bowed, the and well-being of each individual in the future. Graduation

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Finished, Yet Beginning Graduation is the most anticipated event in an individual’s high school career. On June 10, graduation became a reality for the Class of 1987. To the tune of “Pomp and Cir- cumstance,” the seniors marched in two by two and took their seats before the stage in VMI’s Cameron Hall. These were their final moments as Rockbridge High School students. Rev. Dan Clark of Bethesda Presbyterian Church delivered the in- vocation. Following his address, Salutatorian Kathy Reed and Valedic- Eric Clark and Chris Vassar chat in the cor- ridor of Cameron Hall preceding the graduation ceremony. 68 Graduation torian Joan Swisher delivered their farewell speeches. Benjamin T. King, the Dean of Instruction and Student Services at Dabney S. Lancaster Com- munity College, gave the Commence- ment Address. Alumni Trenton Beard and Melloyra Mason were the featured soloists. Graduation is a time when the senior class unites as a whole for a final time. It is a time of happiness and tears, a time when the student comes face to face with the challenges and opportunities the world has to offer. Graduates Tracy Miller and Teresa Hall con- gratulate each other before marching out of the Salutatorian Kathy Reed delivers a speec reflecting the memories of the Class of 1987. auditorium. Emily Carickhoff waits her turn a: usher Ken Noblin stands at attention.

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Selling advertisements to local businesses was a major way of raising money for this edition of the yearbook. Despite their losses from the flood, many of the area businesses were very willing to give their support to the 1987 Rebel. “We’re fortunate to be located in a close-knit community,’’ agreed business managers Stephanie Tomlin and Kim Burch. This statement proved true during the advertisement sales. Due to the fact that many parents work for local businesses, these establishments willingly contributed to the ad campaign. The purchased ads showed community involvement and support for the school. Community financing was not the only factor MAKING BELIEVE ADS that aided in the funding of the yearbook. When the staff members began a candy sale in late February, students supported this fund raising ac- tivity by satisfying their sweet tooth with various assortments of candy. In a way, students were able to lend a helping hand to the fund raising efforts for the 1987 Rebel. Rockbridge also aided in the yearbook’s progress by patronizing the area cor- porations to which ads had been sold, and finding part-time employment with them. Working together with the community and the students, the yearbook staff were successful with their fundraising endeavors. A combination of ef- forts helped ‘‘Making Believe” become a reality. 4 70 Ad Divider Many times two heads are better than one, especially when drafting a final layout, as shown by Stephanie Tomlin and Kim Burch. Lending a helpful hand is Assistant Editor Ronda Williams.