West Carrollton High School - Piratan Yearbook (West Carrollton, OH)

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Due to the state's mandate, seniors were directed to stay in school longer, and to them, it seemed as though the week of final activities leading to commencement would never arrive. Eventually, they did during the first week in June, the last week of school. On a warm Sunday night, June 1, seniors were guided through the baccalaureate ceremony by Darren Jordan, chosen to deliver the Invocation, and Susan Slade, selected to do the Benediction. Pastor Maureen Van Heerden of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Trenton, Ohio, delivered the message, serious in tone laced with humorous anecdotes. After one formal and one informal practice, seniors (and underclassmen) were given distinction for outstanding achievements and performances at an assembly on June 2. Honors were awarded for outstanding performances in athletics, scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and for artistic merit. And, after one more formal practice, 296 seniors gathered for one last time as a class for graduation at Memorial Hall on June 5. Michele Wiley and Clarie Mays delivered the Invocation and Benediction, respectively. Seniors tapped Billy Spencer, Anna Foust, Paige Benson, and Jimmy Adkins to deliver orations. While the orchestra entertained in the lobby before the ceremony, the band played Mac-Arthur Park and the chorus sang I Sing the Body Electric during the evening's program. Mr. Van Tine presented the class. Dr. Ramage offered congratulations, and Mr. Robinson and Dr. Ramage awarded diplomas with the aid of Mrs. Moore and Mr. Maus. Even though several faculty members were honored by the class, the seniors were truly the stars of this evening, the stars of this show, this graduation. 1 — The beginning of the end. 2 — Susan blesses the class with a prayer. 3 — The graduates make their final stand at Memorial Hall. 4 — A little graduation smile. 5 — Portrait of a graduate. 6 — Is this a beauty contest, or is this Baccalaureate? 7 — Have you hugged your graduate today? 8 — Friends together for one last time. 9 — Gretchen prepares to award Piratan'sMost Outstanding Senior Boy. 10 — While others gaze on yesterday and tomorrow, Anna focuses in on Today. 11 — A few last minute adjustments. 12 — Curly, Larry, and Moe — together again. Graduation 27

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1 — Yes, your tassels' on straight, Phil. 2 — Mel. Lisa. Diane, and Dori rehearse for the stage, getting ready to dance to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance.” 3 — Profile of an outgoing President, Jimmy Adkins. 4 —Virginia and Chad say. Goodbye, old friend.” 5 — Paige gazes deeply into the crystal ball of Tomorrow” in her graduation oration. 6 — Teacher Todd instructs his students, Joey and Mark — first, you place it flat on your head with the tassel on the left. 7 — One ceremony down and two to go as Eric proudly walks toward the future. 8 — Michele invokes blessings on this special night and the Senior Class. 9 — From senior Billy to alumni Billy with the move of a hand. 10 — Darren requests the audience to please stand with the class to pray and sing. 11 — Elaine gets a merry” touch to have everything just right. 12 — Let me pin it here. Julie. 13 “Wow. Graduation!” 14 — Congratulations. Vicky. 15 Kelli, Jack, and the warmth of friendship. Graduation 29