White Pigeon High School - Wahbememe Yearbook (White Pigeon, MI)

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STUDENTS REACH FOR THE ACADEMIC DIPLOMA ''I love you. Mom and Dad ' shouted senior Steve Pittenger, with tears streaming down his face after receiving his diploma. Sentiments filled the air on May 25, as the Class of '86 looked back on the years they had shared together that would soon become only memories at the end of the graduation ceremony. Four senior speakers, Brenda Bontrager, Phil Tracy, and James Ward — top scholars, and Floyd Needham — class president, gave a wide variety of advice and ideas to the audience with their speeches. When asked how it felt to be out of school most seniors replied with one descriptive word — weird . I can't believe how fast it all went, commented Bontrager. 1 will miss everyone! 20 Upper left — Dawn Dufour and Angie Lucas Atherton prepare for their final high school event, graduation, which takes place in the gymnasium. Upper middle — Two proud graduates, Marty Laferty and Mike Parker, wait for the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance to signal their entrance into the gym. Upper right — John Mann, Brian Balyeat, and Randy Stinnet congratulate each other and say goodbye to their school days at White Pigeon High School. Left — Todd Frohiep, Kim Kilburn, Monica Kirk, and Paula Rauguth move outside so they can participate in a receiving line where parents and friends will have the chance to congratulate them. Right — Mrs. Gates helps Ron Slone get his cap on straight and makes sure he has his tassle on the right side until he officially graduates and can move it to the left side.

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Upper left — Junior Beth Betcke works with the Prom Committee to help decorate by blowing up balloons. She also took pictures at the Prom that evening. Middle left — Senior Scott Kulp and his date sophomore Nicole Lucas get their first glance at the prom decorations and the band. Lower right — Michelle Magill hangs the Prom theme which was An Evening In Paradise at the Sturgis Holiday Inn. Lower left — Jon Harmon and his date Lori Rentfrow wait for their chance to have their pictures taken by George Murphy, the photographer for the event. m

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Upper left — Laura Tackett and Rachel Daws, graduates after first semester, join Lori Rickey and Schellie Horn to lead the processional into the gymnasium. Upper middle — Getting ready for graduation consists of adjusting the gown, tipping the hat, and trembling inside furiously; Amy Souter and Cathy Yoder experience moments of nervousness before commencement begins. Upper right — The Senior Band woodwind section gets ready to begin the recessional which plays as the graduates exit. Middle left — Dan Garl, James Snodgrass, Scott Kulp, Rob Stauffer, and James Priddy prepare to finalize their high school career by accepting their academic diplomas. Middle right — Mrs. Walt Tracy gives her son Phil words of encouragement before he makes a speech at the graduation ceremony. Phil was chosen to speak because he was in the top ten of his class. Lower left — Representing the Senior Class, James Ward, a top scholar, embraces the past and welcomes the future with a final speech to the school. Lower right — Lori Easterday and Donna Burkehead carry red roses which were elected as the class flower. 21