University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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DUARTE DAYS. President Napoleon Duarte gives a presentation on the trials and tribulations that face today ' s young leaders. SAY A PRAYER FOR ME NOW. Seniors and their families visit the Grotto to thank the Lord for the blessings of the past four years. BLESSINGS. In a traditional and solemn point in the ceremony. Father Theodore Hesburgh blesses the American flag. SENIOR MOUSEKETEER REAPPEARS! After years of seclusion. Paul Sherman proudly displays that he ' s a mouseketeer who has made it big. Graduation 19

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Commencing the Celebration fin Rlumnus Is Born Graduation at Notre Dame is not at all like one would expect it to be. Who would believe that an event of such importance at a univer- sity with the tradition and formal at- mosphere of Notre Dame would be one big celebration, complete with beach balls, bubbles, and funny hats? The whole week-long process is a time for students to celebrate. From the first days of Senior Week when many students take mini-vacations to Chicago or Lake Michigan right up through the actual ceremony, the at- mosphere is not one of seriousness or formality, but one of joyous celebra- tion. Even one of the most solemn events of the week, the Seniors ' last trip to the Grotto, is an opportunity for happiness. Students reflect on the many happy times they have spent under the Golden Dome and recall the friendships made here that have played such an important part in their lives. It is not an easy time, however, as the memories clash with the realization that those days are ANOTHER PERFECT PERFORMANCE. Mem- bers of Shenanigans pooled their talent to put on an- other extraordinary show during Senior Week. PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT. President Theo- dore Hesburgh, President Napoleon Duarte and Reverend Edward Malloy open the celebration in a spirit of patriotism. 18 Graduation quickly coming to an end. A partylike atmosphere reigns for most of the week. Students relive the days of tailgaters at the annual Senior Picnic. A cocktail party lets students celebrate their accomplishments with their parents and lets parents share their pride with their children. Good times are remembered, stories are told, laughs are shared. The Baccalaureate Mass is a chance to celebrate in a different way. In the same building where students began their lives at Notre Dame (Continued on page 21) ALL IN THE FAMILY. Graduation is an event for the entire family; great entertainment is provided to keep everyone excited and busy.

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Commencing The Celebration SOLEMN GESTURE. Parents exhibit their love and support by blessing their children and praying for their success in the future. FRIENDS FOREVER. Among the valuable things gained from college are the special friendships that will go on long after graduation. : All photos by Vincent Wchby, Jr SECRET WORD? After four years of study and se- riousness, one new graduate finally express his admi ration for Groucho Marx. JUBILATION! Graduates display the happiness at- tained by successfully completing a challenging aca- demic program. 20 Graduation