Scecina Memorial High School - Scecinarama Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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OUTSTANDING FOR A SENIOR! . . . Receiving a gold watch from Mr. Riley for being the most out- standing boy in the senior class, Mike McNelis is a little shocked. HUG FOR A FRIEND . . . Theresa Doan congratu- lates a valedictorian .Mary Dixon on al.« receiving the most outstanding girl award. Reach high for sfars Climb high, climb far, your goal, the tars. My goal was a little more short-term han that. I wanted to get outside in the cool ir, commented Kathy Scott. The crowd- d church was full of anxious parents and imilies who generated as much excited en- rgy as the seniors. Sunday, May 17, at 3:30 p.m., the senior lass marched down the aisle of Little lower Church for their Baccalaureate lass. Father Ron Ashmore was assisted by Fa- [ler William Munshower and Father Ger- Id Kirkhoff with the celebration. As Dean of the East District, Father dunshower was given the honor of present- ig the John J. Henninger Memorial iward for Christian Service. Out of the ight nominees, Pat Cangany, Chris Crab- ■ee, Brian Dew, Mary Dixon, Theresa )oan, Joe Gallagher, Maria Fetch, and Maureen Smith, two winners were chosen; 'at Cangany and Theresa Doan. Graduates were then given their cue to xit when they heard Beethoven's Ode to oy, and met their parents and families ack at school for the banquet. Sophomores then served a dinner to graduates, parents and faculty in the cafe- teria which had been decorated by the freshman class. After dinner a few awards were given out. One award for the player with the highest grade point average through the seasons played went to Tony Hofmann. The Michael C. McGarvey Award went to Joe Gallagher for his attitude concerning his fellow teammates, and Mike McNelis was named most outstanding athlete. Sister Lavonne Long introduced the 27 Hoosier Scholars and some of the scholar- ships awarded at that point. Steve Mescall received the award for the athlete with the best mental attitude. Other awards, both academic and extra-curricu- lar, were given out on awards day. Awards were given for leadership, for high academic success, for involvement in sports, for drama, for strong ability in class, and for service given to the school. Teachers also had decided on nominees for the most outstanding girl and the most outstanding boy in the senior class. The de- cision was based on what each had done for the school and their class. REPRESENTATION . . . Carrying the Father Sce- cina painting, Brenda Wood and Mark Foley partici- pate in the Baccalaureate offertory. Baccalaureate Commencement 33

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HUMBLE PRIDE . . . Presenting Joe Gallagher with the Michael C. McGarvey Award, Mr. Riley con- gratulates Joe on his attitude towards fellow students. SERVICE TO ALL . . . Receiving the Henninger Award for service to school, community and parish, Pat Cangany and Theresa Doan display their plaques proudly. DON'T DRAW BLOOD! . . . Securing Kanl Green's collar. Miss Pal Bowron adds a few straig| pins to keep it in place. 32 Baccalaureate Commencement

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Grads sef high goals Winners of the most outstanding girl and boy awards were announced. Commence- ment exercises took place in the gymnasium which had been transformed into a place of beauty. Father Ashmore delivered the invocation and then Mr. Raymond Riley, principal, introduced the co-valedictorians. The first, John White, spoke in three dif- ferent languages for the opening and clos- ing of his speech as a sign of friendship to the three exchange students graduating with the class. John talked about the future path of the class and expressed appreciation to teach- ers, parents and friends for aiding all the graduates in choosing their ways. Next, the other valedictorian, Mary Dix- on, talked about the close unity of the class and how Scecina had sheltered the graduating class, yet prepared them for what lay ahead. She also spoke of the fam- ily she would always remember, the family she gained through her high school years. Finally, she closed with a few words of friendly advice. John Henninger Memorial Award re- cipients were introduced again and then the diplomas were presented. Mr. Riley had arranged for graduates to have their pictures taken as they received their diplomas from the Archbishop of In- dianapolis, the Most Reverend Edward T. O'Meara, S.T.D. The Archbishop briefly congratulated each individual student as he handed out the diplomas. Class president Maria Fetch then stepped forward for the tassel ceremony. After placing the tassel to the right, gradu- ates hurled carnations in the air. Maria then presented the school with the senior gift, which was a new velvet stage curtain. Sister Lavonne Long announced all grants, scholarships, and academic honors as she had the recipients stand. The gold watches were presented to the most out- standing girl and boy, Mike McNelis and Mary Dixon, by Mr. Riley. Finally, the Archbishop gave a brief speech and sent the graduates on their way. WORDS OF ADVICE . . . Speaking on the past am looking toward the future, co-valedictorian Johj White addresses his fellow classmates. A LITTLE LATIN ... Honoring the Archbishop and MESSAGE TO ALL ... Conveying the Pope's other guests, the choir sings Handel's Gloria. thoughts to future leaders. Archbishop O'Meara aski all to pray for the Pope. 34 Baccalaureate Commencement i J