Washington High School - Memory Lane Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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t r Valedictorians Daniel Hayes and Stacie Anderson recite their last words together with the Class of ' 88. Help is often needed when the nervousness of grad- uating sets in; Denise Wesolowski and Tracy Haluda prepare to enter into life. Graduation 13

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Doors Close As Future Opens Teardrops, sobs, sighs and elations filled the heat- soaked gymnasium as the Class of ' 88 filed into their seats and prepared for the closing of their high school years. Academic and emotional prepa- ration for this day began four years ago; actual preparation for the ceremony was majorly done by principal David Kaser and sec- retary Mrs. Pat. The class itself had only to order the flowers and organize themselves for the receiv- ing of diplomas. During their four years, the Class of ' 88 sponsored eind partici- pated in many events. The high- light of freshman year was deco- rating for the homecomings. As sophomores, they enjoyed a trip to Great America. The big event their junior year was the Prom, and their senior year, Foot- ball Homecoming. Also as seniors, the class sponsored a winter semi- formal. The class sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swintz, played a prominent role in the graduates ' lives, said Mrs. Swintz. In every event in which the whole class par- ticipated, the sponsors were there to share the experience with them. The best part of being a class sponsor was giving the speeches at graduation, said Mrs. Swintz. The sponsors also commented on the concerns of the graduating class such as insecurity and fright. Senior class president, Lynn McCarthy, had one sobbing clos- ing statement, I ' ve had so many good times here that I don ' t want to leave. 12 Doors Close As Future Opens Graduates Jeff Wells and Mark Zalas close their lockers for the last time, and open new doors to the future. College, leadership and the future are just a few of the topics that class sponsor Mr. Robert Swintz discussed in his speech to the graduating class.

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Starting In Summer Strike up the band. As the Washington High School band started their year- round commitment, amid the hot summer month of August on the steaming black pavement of the back faculty parking lot, the fall sports athletes began their prac- tices in the pool, on the field, and on the courts. As athletes went through weeks of hard work, they were also rec- ognized at the pep assemblies. Many students got into the Pan- ther spirit as they decorated the halls and gymnasium for the foot- ball and basketball homecoming spirit weeks, in order to win the spirit sticks. The Memory Lane and Hatchet staffs decorated the English classrooms to promote the sale of yearbook and newspaper subscriptions. 14 Long before most students are even thinking of reporting back to school, band members are already gearing up for the South Bend football jamboree. They begin practice in early August. Freshman Billy Holmes hitches up his bass drum in the proper setting; senior Ken Wozniak is all ready to atten-hut.