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

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“We Did It” Peering down on the class of '83, family, friends, and classmates were greeted with the words “we did it” pinned neatly on top of seven mortarboards. This seemed to reflect the general attitude of the graduating class as they em- braced each other after moving their tassels. The realization of what this ceremony really meant was still to come. Valedictorian Bruce Conen urged his classmates to go forth and be tomorrow's leaders. Salutatorian Stephanie Busse, Susan Blandford, Debbie Elliott, Stilla Janosa, Stacey Peak, and Laura Reisz. Each speaker in her own way reminded the class of the support they had received and the duties they would soon dis- charge. Mrs. Hope, representing the school board, ac- Above: Delivering a few words of wisdom to his fellow classmates is valedictorian Bruce Conen. Center: It took 12 years of hard work In order to receive a diploma, but thelook on Wendy Reed's face says it was worth it. Superin- tendent William Wilson handed out the diplomas as Mr. Stenftenagel called out the recipients. As a tradition, seniors are presented with flowers before the commencement exercises begin. Pictured are Wendy Minnis and Brian Bruner. Below right: Joy and relief swept over the faces of the seniors as they were pronounced graduates. As a tradition, the newly pronounced graduates moved the tas- sel to the other side of their caps. 20 Graduation

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“On the Wings of Love” Dancing to the music ot Saxon is one ot the many activities that takes place prom night. A night to dress up, to make believe, to romance, to remember were descriptions that fit Prom night. As the days dwindled, the excitement mounted. Many students were trying to color coordinate themselves. Many of the activities of the 1983 Prom were duplications of the 1982 Prom, but at least two things were unique: the feelings of seniors who realized this was it,” and the feelings of the rookies who had never experienced the goings-on of Prom night. Each year Juniors were responsible for the cost and decoration of the dance. Many faculty members were on hand to share in this event. Photographers were on hand to take pictures of each couple or group who wished it. With pic- tures, flowers, and many memories, it was unlike- ly that prom would be forgotten. For Larry DeVillez, measuring for a tux is as important as picking out dresses is for girls. Most guys found their tuxes in town while girls busily travel about for wardrobes. Left: The focal point ot the evening is Amy Kleeman being crowned by George Davidson. Below Lett: By adding embellishments Juniors transformed the huge room into something magical. Below: Pinning on flowers remains a part ot the ritual. Pic- tured are David Goffinet and Mariah Scott. Prom 19

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cepted the class as graduates. Mr. Stenftenagel announced the 172 names as the seniors re ceived diplomas from Superintendent Wilson. Tension filled the air as the onlookers strained to hear that special name” when another diploma was handed out. An occasional scream of delight echoed throughout the gym. Smiles were evident on the faces of everyone. The seniors marched out during the recessional to be greeted in the cafeteria and on the sidewalks by fellow graduates and well-wishers. As the graduates went their separate ways to celebrate this special moment, each remembered The class of 1983 will not follow where the path may lead, but will go where there is no path and leave a trail. Above Left: Addressing invitations is one of the tedious tasks which accompany the joys of graduation. Greg Merritt is hard at work filling out his invitations. Center: Without the help ot parents, graduation would have been much more difficult. Most parents were on hand to show their support. Below: Commencement practice was used by many seniors as a last time rap session. Below left: Graduating seemed to bring an extra amount ot closeness to the senior class. They were dismissed from classes one hour early Wednesday. That one hour would be the last hour that class of '83 would spend as seniors at TCHS. Graduation 21