St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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The growth process has reached a climax. We are Ignatians. Whatever Ignatius has become over the past four years we are reflections of. We, more than any other class, shaped the way in which Ignatius has grown. Now is a time for reflection on the growth process having taken place. We are a class full of talented people. Professionally performed plays. Excellence in sports. Award winning publications. We had it all. There were classes in the past with as much talent as the Class of 1977, but none went about showing this talent quite like we did. There are many fond and not so fond memories attached to the Seniors of the Class of 1977. Remember the Eds rally? How about Lumberjack Day? And the more numerous and less talked about schedule of classes? The Class of 1977 is known for much more than the good things it did for St. Ignatius High School. We have grown and we have regressed. We have had a multitude of experiences, not all of which can be seen as good and constructive. Through it all, there is a meaning, a purpose behind what we have done. There has to be if St. Ignatius is a valid institution. And it is. We must have learned something through our victories and our defeats. The Class of 1977 has given all of itself to St. Ignatius over the past four years. It has received much in return. The memory of the experiences, good or bad, shall remain and be carried on throughout life and ultimately shall help shape life. ddrafruates

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14 Seniors

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Andrius Anthony Wade Daniel Joseph Alsenas Anselmo Arida Bader Balint Daniel Barrett Edward Barrett Brian Andrew Michael Becker Berchin Berchin The Realization of a Dream... What is a Senior? Emerging from the vague anonymity of underclassmen years into the spotlight of Senior year is a trauma to be encountered by the many and conquered by the few. They are the best, the worst, the most maniacal, the most depressed, the most assured, and the most confused members of the Ignatius community. The Senior, as awesome as he may be. is (contrary to popular belief) still human. The agony of al night cramming, the ecstasy o; sleep, the thrill of finally being accepted into a college, the disap pointment with the real world.' the joy of conquering the sys tern, the sorrow of leaving gooc friends, and the prospect of the ul timate release, graduation, help make the senior what he is. As he leaves the hallowed hall of St. Ignatius, he may still be re minded that, in spite of all hi frustrations, victories, and hassles from a freshman he has come and unto a Freshman he shall re turn.