Seneca Valley High School - Aquilian Yearbook (Germantown, MD)

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Let's Remember Graduation was always something that seemed so far away - for twelve years the class of '84 had been dreaming about the day when they would gradu- ate from high school. On june 5, 1984, their dreams were fulfilled. As the 546 seniors filed into the Cole Field House with families and friends looking on, you could feel the excite- ment in the air. Not even the stifling heat could suppress the enthusiasm felt by all present. This day reunited the seniors with their former principal, Nathan Pearson, who had retired from Seneca in 1983. Mr. Pearson spoke to the class about the future and passed on words of wis- dom on how to make their lives happy and successful. Class president Missy Oahl also ad- dressed the class. She spoke about the good times they had shared in the past and how they had all grown up togeth- er through the years. She wished the class much luck in their lives. Susan Bruce, valedictorian of the class, encouraged the students to set high goals for themselves and then achieve them through hard work and dedication. After listening to all of the speeches, the moment that everyone was waiting for finally came. lt was time for the se- niors to receive their diplomas. One by one, each student went to accept this piece of paper that resulted from many years of hard work. After all the gradu- ated were seated, Missy Oahl made graduation final when she Graduation 5 Mrs. Bell and Mr. Pearson are proud ofthe graduating seniors. Devika Parikh's enthusiasm is hard to conceal.

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1. leff Gifford and Lori Otlowski ready for their ride in luxury. 2. wi .' ' 5 V i 1. Everyone dances the night away. 2. Ernita Frazier and Eric Ruffin prepare to . X! I leave for the prom. X JET 3. Vanessa Martin and Bobby Bittner caught in a tender moment. 7 Q' 4. A token of remembrance 03 1- Student Life

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Chas Foster receives congradulations from Missy Oehl. Seniors anxiously waiting their turn to receive their diplomas as their thoughts drift to future days, years .... Alicia Young hugs a classmate goody-bye for the last time. President of the Senior Class, Missy Oehl, delivers her parting speech at graduation. Mrs. Bell and Mr. Pearson show their feelings of pride and congratulations forthe class of '34, Devika Parilth happily thinks ahead of her future at Syracuse University. announced, Seniors, turn your tassles! As the ceremony ended, tears, laughter, hugs and kisses were seen through- out the graduates. They knew that it was time to move on to a new phase of their lives, but it was still hard to say good-bye to old friends. This bittersweet moment would be locked in the memories of the members of the class of1984. Graduation