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GRADUATION Mr. Turney, Superintendent of Schools, makes a few pertinent remarks while introducing the guest speaker. Dr. Francis Geigle, Executive Vice-President of NIU, presents the graduation address. Jim Gavic, class president, develops the theme of his speech, What Lies Ahead? A full house attended the graduation ceremonies.
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June 8, 1962, at 8 p.m., 57 serious seniors made their way down the long aisle to prepare to receive their diplomas . After the invocation by Rev. Briscoe Lamb, of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, the senior class president, Jim Gavic, delivered a speech entitled, What Lies Ahead? He related the varied talents of the class and how they would be put to use. Bertha Iverson and Mary Teal indicate determination to proceed without mishap. Fred Wehling is granted his diploma by Mr. Otto, president of the school board, while Mr. Wesner observes. Harold Dannewitz, Joe Barker, Phil Turner, and Mr. Turppa, reflect the past, present, and future of the graduating class before the ceremony. The guest speaker, introduced by Mr. Robert Turney, was Dr. Francis R. Geigle. His address, The Pleasures of Learning, challenged the graduates to increased reading and continued education. Mr. Wesner presented the class and he and Mr. A. C. Otto, President of the School Board, distributed diplomas. After the benediction by Rev. Lamb, the relieved graduates made their way to the hall and formed a receiving line. There they were congratulated by relatives, teachers, and friends. The class ended their high school days with the class motto . . . The Door to Success is Labeled PUSH!
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