Stuarts Draft High School - Legacy Yearbook (Stuarts Draft, VA)

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Graduation ... It it the end of a care- free, youthful experience or the begin- of the responsible life of an adult? The answer to this question will never ex- press the joy, fear, and hopefulness that fills a graduate’s mind on this special night. The desire to leave a childhood behind and join the world of adults con- flicted with the desire to remain in the uncomplicated life of a child. When graduation night finally arrived, the seniors did not know whether to laugh or cry. They sat nervously awaiting the moment when they would be awarded their diplomas. After receiving their di- plomas, they returned to their seats filled with confidence. At the end of graduation, the graduates filed out of the gym, ready to face the unsure fu- ture. Right: Robin Jefferson waits nervously to receive her diploma. Left: These graduates hug the friends that they might not see again. 28 Graduation Is it the end... A i RM a ti 7 a aaa eg Oe a a came dace setae: te eee ae ae ee

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Reminiscing Class Night began with the ring turning, which signified the comple- tion of twelve years of hard work. The Seniors, escorted by their par- ents marched proudly through the ring of flowers and turned their class rings. By participating in this exer- cise, the parents showed their love and appreciation for their graduat- ing child. During the class preformances, the Seniors reminisced about their years through school. They began with a song of dedication to Kelvin Blacka and Mark Raines, who have left our presence but linger in our memories. A slide show of Seniors and friends was presented as a recalling of relat- ed events and personal experiences. Many features of Class Night fo- cused on the memories of past events. They reflected on the disco prom, Mr. Chew’s class, class re- union, and days in the eight grade. Much laughs and tears were heard behind stage as they realized this was their moment in time. That night, they shared the excitement of per- forming together for the last time. Many were pleased with their suc- cess and others were sad with the approaching time to depart. Back stage, many were repeating that par- ents still loved their children - no matter what. The dance that followed was great. The band “Revolver” caught the spirit of the night, playing the latest songs of rock and soul. Near the closing, couples deifted off the dance floor. This time it was the last time they formally danced together, drift- ing out of the dance into another world. Above; Kathy Trice, Rodney Cullen, Tim Zirkle, Greg Campbell, David Mackey, and Jon Tolbert starring in “Two Souls for Justice.” Below; Glen Davidson, Greg Campbell, Tim Zir- kle, and Rodney Cullen, starring in “It Could Be Worst”. Class Night 27

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(or the beginning? Left: After receiving her diplomas from Mr. Von Seldenck, Angie Almarode shakes hands with Mr. Stewart. Right: K. Mackey (salutatorian) and S. Hupp (co-valedictorian) set the tone for the speaker Reggie Smith. Not pictured is P. Higgins (co- valedictorian). Bottom: The graduates applaud a speaker. Graduation 29