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Graduation mab mes We Finally Made It! All of the hard work and late night studying was really worth it. Twelve years of agony, defeat, pride and victory were all over. So what’s next? College and careers, or jobs and families? Mixed emotions were expressed by the graduates of ‘83 during commencement exercises. Starting as “measly” freshmen, the class of 1983 was the first four-year class to graduate since 1956. This was a class of leaders, explorers, scholars, and achievers. Not just some-but many. Each and every one of them had high expecta- tions and big goals they were sure to reach. These special graduates set an ex- traordinary example for the classes to come. There were 271 senior graduates, producing four valedictorians and two sa- lutatorians. $125,000 worth of scholar- ships were awarded to these high achievers. A proud principal, Mr. Bill O’N- eal, MC’d the commencement exercises, along with the senior advisor, Bill Bowers. As the seniors received their diplomas from school board member, Betty Knight, Class President Soledad Deleon read the names of her classmates as they marched across the stage. As graduates moved their tassels from left to right, they felt that they had earned the right to be proud. Radio sta- tion KSND’s editorial called ’83 a “banner year for SHS,” with four district cham- pionships and a school full of spirited sup- porters. When parents, friends, and graduates left Miller Pavilion, many tears were seen and sounds of joy heard. The class of ’83 was gone from SHS forever, but their fu- tures seemed bright. “Knock’em dead”- ‘$3! LEFT PAGE-Top: The 1983 Graduates of Springfield Senior High School, plus their families and friends. Center Left: Long time friends Susan Bainter and Lora Irvin march up the aisle together, soon to be separated at their seats. Center Right: Dennis Lynch receives his diploma and a hand shake from Betty Knight. Bottom Left: A four-year Millers’ Log member, Cindy Price, with her friend Debbie Wells, voted most rowdy senior girl. Bottom Right: Bill Vanderlinde, Pam Manasco and Eric Palmer attempt to sing the school alma mater knowing soon they will be on stage receiving their diplomas. RIGHT PAGE-Top: With somber faces many seniors finally realize it’s all over. Center: Salutatorian Lisa Baker finishes her graduation speech as the Valedictori- ans look on. Bottom Left: Troy Peck appears fright- ened as he gazes at the crowd. Center Right: Len- ette Cockburn and Spike McCay laugh together when discovering they can finally say, ‘Il used to go to Springfield High.” THE BEST Graduation 29
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