Tom C Clark High School - Witness Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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l Rick Davidson and Mike Blessum enjoy the barbe- Diane James and Lowell McElfresh locate their que catered by Grady's after rehearsal. seats at graduation rehearsal. S., Q. 3 Q34 wg' W wr, W 'ff'if .'r, t.i'.Q gfiwS?, 'g? 'y.A'wr.iS ' vi -Fixx , ,, i ,ive P A as iw if 'vas bw 04-1 Melissa Caro checks her cap and gown package to make sure that everything is intact. Students line up to receive their seven tickets for graduation while many sign up for even more tickets. 24 Graduation .ff -'K fx'

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Top ten expands to include one more X' f- fag, 'tw f .. .. 5' Q'-f 3 'xx 1. ' 2 1 l S I 'm very happy to be graduating as valedictorian-I feel like I 've worked hard over the past four years and now it's pay- ing off Of course grades are important- they're what got me to this point, but they don 't mean everything. What is really important is the education you receive. Clark is a fine school and we have all had the best possible education available. -Lance Mandell First, let us all put to rest this notion of the existence of an air of mystique sur- rounding the top ten graduates. Instead what every student must sincerely believe is that a good education is easily attainable to anyone who demonstrates even a mod- est amount of determination and self-disci- pline. -C ung Chu Cha I found being in the top ten has been a big help when applying to colleges. It's a shame though that people feel the need to rank high school students. -Karen Westine I feel very honored to be a three year graduate in the top ten. It's a great class. I couldn 't have done it without the help of all my teachers. Thank you for giving me the chance. -Gisela Triana Three year graduate The feeling of being honored for four years of hard work is really very gratifying but the real thrill is getting to be one of the first to walk across the stage at graduation. -Julia Barton Ranked eleventh but in the top ten. You figure it out, After the real let down of being 11 th it sure was a great feeling to Hnd that I was being included in those who graduate Hrst. The hard work was worth it! -Brenda Elliott No comment. -George Hanna Being in the top I0 is not only an honor for me but also an honor I share with my family, friends, and dedicated teachers. -Patti Brogan Being in the top 10 is an honor that I shall not soon forget. I will remember for the rest of my life the feeling of achieve- ment I had while walking across the stage at graduation. -Allison Trueblood You are recognized not only by peers but by family and friends. I have a inner pride because I have accomplished what I have been working for, -Jill Koch It's a nice honor to be in the top ten but there aren't really any beneHts to be gained, except getting your diploma first at graduation. -Wendy Lane Top Ten B

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.VW Mfr 1-1-1 nfl '2 .2 Tan ible evidence excites graduates ,aaa-umwbwhvd underrun! V ..-Q fn- , 'f fm, V, I U I ren . 4 'f Q W we . F' Il Q, if iii T A T W vs. ,,f l' 1- 'c ' ' :si is f' rl: -a W .-3' 3 5 is r-' .. L l MQ- 'FV fiif ff M Q I .J ,i' ,?f' f,' ,- fmtpy, . 4 x f :MZ il J ' Wi if A -, 31.14 62 3 5 1 C' .M . r 9 4 iffgg r V The anxious anticipation of the first four year graduates started to grow when caps and gowns were delivered May 21. The last day of school proved to be emotional as for the first time, seniors had something tangi- ble that made graduation seem like a soon to be reality. With the happiness, there was also the sadness of leaving friends behind and the uncertainty of what lay ahead. The seniors were, however, ready to reap the reward of twelve years of hard work and dedication. The morning of May 25 came too soon with rehearsal at 9:15 a.m. Students gathered around the front windows of Paul Taylor Field House to find their seating positions inside. Gradually, the students made their ways down to their seats and the tedious tasks began-filling out the card for the photographer, closing ranks excluding anyone who was not there, and walking across the stage. First heads and keys were determined and then as each student approached the podium, Mr. Richard Hoag got the proper pronunciation of the name, a task which proved difficult at times. Counselors and teachers sug- gested I pronounce it one way, their friends and classmates yet another, and the students themselves wanted something en- tirely different, said Mr. Hoag. As the practice session continued, seniors got up and moved about visiting with friends. lt was almost as if we devoured silly, nervous conversation in an attempt to deny the imminent solemnity of the coming evening, said Kelli Johnson. Finally everyone was directed back to his seat to practice the exit followed by the en- trance and the evening's program. After several hours of practice, Seniors rushed behind Northside Stadium to get in line for some Grady's barbeque andralso to pick up the literary magazines. Students gathered in groups and listened to car stereos while they ate. lt was a good way to relax after rehearsal. Everyone just kick- ed back and did his own thing, said Russell Sloan. Finally the music died down, and clean up began as students went their separate way to prepare for the night's activity. Michael Register looks for his name on the chairs in his row. Vickie Mencio looks around after filling out the card for the photographer that evening. James Weaver gives Mr. Hoag the correct pronun- ciation of his name. Graduation 25