Vestaburg High School - Wolverine Yearbook (Vestaburg, MI)

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ITmal A Glory Fifty-two seniors graduated May 29, in stifling, 92 degree weather. Suddenly it was the end, and as they met in the library to line up and get last minute pictures taken, several were visibly nervous. Then “Pomp and Circumstance” began, and they were on their way up the aisle.. .to spend their last minutes together in 1988 as a class. gits and pieces Post graduation plans 6.25 % Other Invocation: Classmate Penni Rotunno came to the microphone and began the ceremony with a prayer. Salutatory Address: Class President and salutatorian Chad Sanders, with an opening joke about how nice it was they had printed the program on the fans they had for the audience, began his speech. He spoke of the advantages of a small school and compared VHS to MASI I, because of its family atmosphere. Valedictory Address: Andy Frost, valedictorian, stressed the beginning—not the end, as he read a poem he had written. “We’ve reached the ninth inning,” he read. “Not the end—the begin- ning.” Commencement Address: 1963 graduate Mike Britten spoke to the class about the important things in today’s society, stressing ability, perserverance and honesty. He told the class to take ad- vantage of their youth and energy, because sooner or later it wears down. “Take time to smell the roses,” he said, “but choose your own roses.” Diplomas: Mr. Showers, Mr. Steinkraus, Mr. Neuen- feldt and Mr. Stratton assisted in this task, as seniors crossed the stage and faced what seemed like hundreds of flashing camera lights. Class sponsor Mrs. Rau and advisers, Mr. Kidwell and Mr. Allen presented each graduate with a rose. Recognition of Retirees: Mrs. Bigelow and Mr. and Mrs. Stratton were honored on their retirements with proclama- tions and praise from the board of education. Benediction: Linda Avery ended the ceremonies with a prayer. I Ier classmates then filed out of the gymnasium and spent several minutes in a receiving line where they greeted friends and relatives and then went on to open houses and celebrations. ► Did you hear the one about... Alter presenting Chad Sanders with the English award, the publications award and the Albatross award, Mrs. Rau gives him a thank-you kiss. 16 Graduation ► Final moments. Although smiling be- fore graduation, Teresa Suarez, Amy Foor and Amy Jenkins were tearful before the day was over.

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Steve Kolenda Linda Marshall Rodney Martin Tammy Martin Angie Molby Chris Moomey Penni Rotunno Dan Ryckman Josh Ryckman Chad Sanders Reid Sanders Jody Scharaswak

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David Scott Jenny Steams Michele Stratton Teresa Suarez Tom Throop Pam Tugan Brenda Wilson Greg Wing Stacey Wing Loney Withey Kathy Woodard Sam Wrisley People 17 ► Thank-you Sir! Retiree Art Stratton presents David Bowser with his diploma. Fifty two seniors graduated May 29. Let US pray.Asked by her class to give tne invocation, Penni Rotunno begins the ceremonies.