Tell City High School - Sagittarius Yearbook (Tell City, IN)

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Clockwise from left. Susie Roberts gives her speech as her classmates focus their attention on her. Class salutatorian, Michele Middleton, addresses the congregation at the gradu- ation. Following the end of a speech, Mary Champion and David Lamar applaud while Becky Drake (center) adjusts her cap. With a thoughtful look. Ni- cole Etienne returns to her scat after receiving her sheepskin. Receiving another award with a shake of the hand from Mr. Stenftenagel was Keith Kemp, this year's valedictorian. Mark Williams, Dan Mey- er, and Rocky Mosby listen intently to a speaker. The graduation ceremony of the class of 1980 was held on the evening of Friday, May 23. Be- cause of conflicts with other events, this was a break from the recent tradition of having the commencement on a Sunday afternoon. Rain, like last year, moved the ceremony indoors to the Bryan Taylor Sports Arena. Spectators filled the arena to the brim to watch 168 seniors re- ceive their diplomas. Speeches were given by six members of the class. They ranged from “this is our begin- ning” to an appeal to become in- volved with politics. Michele Middleton gave the sa- lutatory address while Keith Kemp gave the valedictory speech. Other speeches were delivered by Alan Bradley, Richard Biever, 24 Graduation Cathy Conen, and Susie Roberts. President Mike White welcomed the crowd with a short address while Rev. Edward W. Schadt gave the invocation and the bene- diction. The band provided the music with the traditional processional and recessional. They also played “America” and “Tell City, We’re Mighty Proud of You.” The most touching part of the ceremony was when Jerry Byrd, aided by two fellow classmates, walked up to receive his diploma. He received a standing ovation from the crowd. Jerry suffers from cerebral palsy and was con- fined to a wheel chair much of the time. The class motto for the seniors was “Reach for the heavens, And hope for the future, All that we can be. Not what we are.” from the John Denver song, “The Ea- gle and the Hawk.”

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Sherri Waninger Molly Malone was involved in the arts as well as other items. She has been the recipient of many awards because of her excellence in her activities. One of Molly’s most active areas was the arts. She was in concert and marching band for four years. She played various instruments, depending on what was need- ed. Molly was also in the Drama Club for four years. Besides holding the office of president one year, Molly held the lead or major roles in several plays. Molly participated in the German Club for three years. She held the offices of secretary and president for one year apiece. She was also in the matmaids and held the office of president. Because of her academic standing, Mol- ly became a member of the National Hon- or Society. She attended three of the school Honor Banquets. Keith Kemp was interested in sports and school clubs. He was also the recipient of several awards and honors. He attended the Honor Banquet four years and was a member of the National Honor Society for two years. He was President of the NHS his senior year. Keith was also a delegate to Hoosier Boy’s State. In sports, Keith was extremely active. He was in basketball four years, baseball two years, and football one year. Keith was in many school clubs and ac- tivities. He was in the Science Club for two years and the Spanish club for three years. He held several offices in these clubs. Keith was elected to be his class's treasurer two years, and to be on the Stu- dent Council one year. Sherri Waninger was most active in sports, music, and school clubs. She was also a member of the Student Council for three years. Sherri had many interests in the sports area. She was in girls' track, and was a bat Carla Snyder girl and a track girl. She played in the intramurals of all sports. She also was a freshman, junior varsity, and varsity cheerleader. She was even a baseball an- nouncer. Sherri actively participated in the band for four years. She marched in the Rifle Corp for three years. She was in the Pep Band. School clubs also were a part of Sherri’s time. She was in the Drama Club one year. She participated in the Science Club and the Pep Club too. Carla Snyder used her time in many various activities in the school. She par- ticipated in sports, clubs, and received many awards. She also attended the Hon- or Banquet four years, and was a member of the National Honor Society for two years. Carla’s interest in sports made her very active in many sports. She played girls’ volleyball her junior and senior years. She was in girls’ track her freshman and sopho- more years. During all four high school years, Carla played girls’ basketball. In her junior year, Carla received the Most Valuable Player, Most Rebounds, and Best Field Goal Percentage awards. Her senior year she received the Most Re- bounds award. Carla was in several school clubs too. For one year she was in the Drama Club and Science Club. She was in the Outdoor Club for two years. For three years she was in the Varsity Club and the Pep Club. And for four years, she was in the Spanish Club. Lisa Ramsey Who’s Who 23

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