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

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YMBOLS AND SACRIFICE . . . Preparing for the laccalaureate Offertory, seniors recall what it all ;ands for. A LITTLE TO THE LEFT ... Attempting to straighten and secure the mischievous mortar board, Karilyn Tretter smiles at Susie Thomas to reassure her. STEPS TO GRADUATION . . . Approaching the platform, Anna Martin and Sherry England stan off commencement with a smile. Baccalaureate Commencement 35

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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

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HALFTIME at Red and Gold finds letterman Steve Mescall holding the ropes while former queen Kim Creech awaits her moment on stage. DEMONSTRATING Charles' gas laws, Miss Goebes and Kim O'Mara try to keep the attention of open house visitors. DANCE TICKETS occupy the attention of Student Council moderator Mr. Hurrle and secretary Kathy Withem at homecoming. 36 Feature Service Activities