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

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WE MADE IT! The commencement exercises pro- vide a great time for the graduates to congratulate each other and offer best wishes. (An Alumnus is Born . . . cont.) four short years before, the end draws very. near. Again, there is a combina- tion of joy and sorrow, of excitement and apprehension. The uncertainty of what lies ahead combines with the memories of what has passed before to create a roller coaster of emotions. But through it all, celebration re- mains the theme of the weekend. Finally, the day comes. The gowns are on, the caps are straight, but the solemn dress is only an illu- sion. Different symbols and notes are taped to the caps to give parents a better chance to find their son or daughter in the sea of black. Under the gowns are beach balls and bottles of magic bubbles that reveal the true atmosphere of the occasion. Proud seniors hold up signed diplomas to prove to their parents that the impos- sible has indeed happened. The cele- bration is on! The class of 1985 shared their graduation day with a very special alumnus, El Salvador President Jose Napoleon Duarte. In his message to the graduates, Duarte told of his days at Notre Dame and compared them with the lives of students to- day. As Duarte spoke, the celebration continued: Notre Dame grads got to- gether and shared stories and chal- lenged themselves to take what they had learned at Notre Dame and ap- ply it to the rest of the world. ( -Mike Wilkins COOL SHADES. Although graduation is to be taken seriously, these members of the class of 1985 attempt to have a good time and make their special day truly memorable. Graduation 21

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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

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Play Time THE SPORTING ZAHMBIE. Freshman Tom Du- gard, obviously in the spirit of An Tostal, greets his admirers in the chariot parade. Photo by Vincent Wehby, Jr MUD LIFE. Alumni ' s Scott Boehm experiences the coldness and comfort of the mud pits on a not so sunny Saturday. THE ST. EDWARDIAN CRAWL. Jeff Arling, squir ming through the obstacle course, takes his fun seri- ously.