St Marys High School - Lance Yearbook (Independence, MO)

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Caps, Gowns for Climax of HS Years Alumni Reception Follows Mass In Gym ON THE EVENING of May 28 the class of '68 attended their last and most important Mass as students of St. Mary’s. Rev. Robert Cameron, director of SMH, celebrated the graduation Mass and extended his blessing to the graduates. Rev. John Leitner, pastor of Immaculate Con- ception of Higginsville, Mo., delivered the ser- mon. Msgr. Thomas Crowell, pastor of St. Ann’s and representative of Bishop Charles Helmsing, distributed diplomas with the assis- tance of Rev. Richard Ducate, religion instruc- tor at St. Mary’s High School. Graduates joined the Alumni Association during the reception held in St. Mary’s audito- rium after Mass. IF THE looks on their faces mean anything-graduation is a day for ’68 seniors. Warm temperatures and drooping roses don’t tend to tighten hearts as Mass begins. SALUTATORI AN Cheryl Cain thanks teachers, par- ents for Catholic Educa- tion. TOP scholar, Marta Eess- ler, delivers Valedictori- an speech at assembly. BEDRAGGLED Norma Huddleston and Sherri Halligan, after waiting in the stuffy gym with four-hundred thirsty people, reach their final des- tination-the punch bowl-and quench their thirst at last.

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SOMBER senior Bob Aubrecht solves tassle turmoil. After receiving his diploma he transfers it to the appropriate side and joins the ranks of St. Mary Alumni. Proud parents and rela- tives snap photos of graduates as each receives his diploma. Seniors Don TAKING the final step, the class of'68, lead by Becky Henrich and Joe Heater, open the graduation ceremony. 50

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ALUMNI officers: Richard Schmidt, Pres.; Larry Sandage, V.-Pres.; Sharon Baxter, Sec.; Betty Underwood, Treas. MR. and Mrs. Glen Park reminisce over high school days while glancing through early copies of the SHILLD. 52 THE first St. Mary graduates to marry, Mr. Don Underwood and his wife Mrs. Betty Majersky Underwood, meet the most recently wed Mr. Gerald Baxter and his wife the former Sharon Czarev. MANY Alumni unable to attend the Tea ‘arrived’ via telegrams and letters. Enjoying the correspondence are Bernadine Rempe Wilson, Dolly O’Renick, Sr. M. Benita, Richard Sch- midt, Betty Underwood, Dorothy Doering McDonald, Rev. R. Cameron.