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sharing in the traditionally exciting tossing of the hats into the air, Susan Culpepper and Theresa Hughes mirror the joy of the entire graduating class. As they graduate The long-awaited day arrived for the class of 1978. The date was June 7th. Parents, friends and staff members filled the field house to join in the celebration of this annual event — graduation. Following traditional ways, the evening began with an opening speech given by Gregory Novak. Superintendent Dr. David F. Byrne then welcomed the students and the guests, giving thanks to them for sharing in the celebration of this festive occasion. Class Valedictorian Theresa Hughes and Salutatorian Susan Culpepper shared commencement address honors. High school seniors, one by one, were slowly changed from students to high school graduates of 1978, carrying forever the memories of their years at West Leyden. Carrying with her the anticipation of graduation night, Linda Hoffman follows in procession to the familiar melody of ' Pomp and Circumstance. ' 210
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Taking part in the dance especially for the queen and her court, Jim Mazzaro and Jami Small share in the romantic atmosphere, moving to the song ' Memories ' . Prom Queen and Princesses; Marina Lotze, Tony Leszczynski, Terri Lobe, Bill Matusek, Jan Purpura, Sam Perro, Jami Small, Jim Mazzaro, Denise Neuzil, Jim Partipillow. Displaying well-known soun d, a sound of the beat of rock and roll, ' Cook County Express ' kept the prom evening rolling on the evening of May twelfth. 209
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Looking upon the tensely formed faces of soon-to-be graduates, Principal Dr. Cfiarles Thompson welcomes the guests to the 1978 graduation ceremony. jubilance of that long awaited commencement ceremony reflects off the faces of Doris Willerth, Steve Bingham, and Sue Binder as the joyous event comes to a close. Following through with the usual tradition of turning the tassels, Nanette Coture and Rhonda Corvo are merely representatives of a graduating class of nearly five hundred. 211
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