West Valley High School - Aurora Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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E onored graduates Lori Meier, Mike Romick, nan Scarborough, Trent McNelly, and Paige 'allace wait patiently to receive their With anticipation for things to come, Lori plqmgg, Nichols stands by patiently. a brief moment of respite, Dawn Bratten nlles ln satisfaction. Ready to take on the world, Tom Rowlnskl and Grant Johnson prepare for the final march. GRADUATION 227

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' 'li ' f' x-SPE: W R at Q ' 'ET i Ssgsf Confidence is displayed in the bold gaze of Dave Morris. Looking into the future, Klm Johnson takes her place ln llhe. ' With graduation over, George Gauss expresses confidence for his upcoming role In life. COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES EVOKED MIXED EMOTIONS The Class of 1981's big moment had arrived. After four years lfor some fivel of hard work and good times they donned their caps and gowns and prepared to C receive their diplomas. As they filed into the gymnasium the emotions varied from anticipation, joy, and pride to nostalgia and sadness. This was the last time the entire Class of '81 would be together, each one having their own plans for the future. Relatives and friends of the graduates watched with pride and viewed the Spirit of '81 through the speeches of Trent McNelly, Michael Romick, and Lori Meier. S Michael welcomed the audience and clarified the position of the Class of '81, which was, of course, number one. Trent McNelly discussed the highlights of the past four years, including the first pep assembly, the Junior Prom, the Senior Ball, and the State Basketball Tournaments. Trent's speech ended with his famous Hey Class of '81, how do 4 you feel? question. The unified shout of We feel good, oh we feel so good! made the graduates' emotions clear. Valedictorian Lori Meier gave a speech thanking the faculty, administration, Fairbanks community, and parents for their contributions. Brushing away tears of joy and nostalgia, Gillian King marches out. if U 4 Another Paul Viator joke provokes a smile from Steven Carboy as Paul stralghtens his honor

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THE FINAL NIGHT AT WEST VALLEY FOUND SENIORS Aflerfhe cefe monv Adam Su-dgfen 1 The efforts of the Class of ,81's high school career payed off as Mr. Rogers shook each graduatels hand and presented them with their diploma. The 1981 Seniors became West Valley alumni. After the ceremony the graduates filed into the library for the faculty reception. Good-byes were made with handshakes and hugs, and many of the farewells were tearful. Along with the farewells to the teachers came the saddest farewells, those to fellow graduates and West Valley students. Through hugs and tears the Class of '81 said their final good-byes to West Valley. They had stuck together through the good times and the bad times to graduate in style and prepare to make their presence known in the real world. Patiently awaiting the Procession David Lester smiles in anticipation. 228 GRADUATION affectionately leans on Ruth Milan's should Somewhat nervous about the ceremony, Jennifer Brice and Dana Button discuss the upcoming even