Taylor High School - Helio Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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noiliej- OS] The end had finally arrived. It was May 23rd and the 1982 seniors, who had managed to make it though the years, were ready for their finale. This was a day for mixed emotions. While listening to the speeches fom the Valedictorian, Kim Irick; Salutato- rian, Leslie Harland; and Class Speak- er, Cathleen Stewart, the seniors re- flected on all the times they were leav- ing behind. But still, the future beck- oned with many new and interesting challenges yet to be met and conquer- ed. Afterwards, the seniors were con- gratulated by friends and family who celebrated the joys and notstalgia of the occasion. The end had arrived, and all the seniors had survived. a. President — Barb Lamb b. Vice-President — Charlotte Curry c. Treasurer — Jill Westerfield d. Secretary — Pam Hodge The march in begins. Graduates await the Invocation by Rev. Charles Babcock. Senior Graduation 53

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. : «» , ». • RH.O 1978 V As I sit in my seat, surrounded by people, I find myself growing more nervous. It had never really mattered that much to me whether we won a basketball game or not, but this year is different. I just couldn ' t help get- ting caught up in the excitement of the Titan ' s winning season. It was the last period of the Taylor- Eastbrook game and we were down by one. Brian Roberts shot one in to give us the lead 52-5 1 . We held on to this lead, as the excitement really be- gan to build. With 2:17 to go, the score tied. I didn ' t know if I could stand to watch anymore. Ten seconds left and Jim Hille- shiem shoots from the corner; he misses. But wait, there ' s a foul called and Jeff Brock gets to shoot. Oh come on Jeff, you can do it! The Taylor crowd grows still; all eyes are fixed on Jeff. He pauses, takes a deep breath and shoots. The ball seems to be tak- ing forever to reach the hoop, but at last it reaches it . . . and it goes in! I don ' t believe it! It must be true though because all the Taylor fans are going crazy. The next one makes it in, too. We ' re two points ahead and the MID-INDIANA CONFER- ENCE CHAMPIONS! No longer will we feel put down by other schools. At last, we ' ve gained the glory that we have longed de- served. I believe the real story of this night could have been told by the smiles on the fans ' faces.