Woodlan Senior High School - Arrow Yearbook (Woodburn, IN)

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The Class Of 1986 While presenting his saiutatorian speech, MattRekeweg discovers the heat of the moment as he nervously lets the steam Sharply-dressed men, juniors Stan Gerig and Cortney Schwartz, proudly display the banners at commence- ment. Fifteen graduates anxiously await the end of the cere- mony so that they can put in motion what they learned in the past four years . . . PARTY! GRADUATION 25

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Finally Made It: The class of 1986 finally made it to one of the most important days of their lives. This day was graduation day which occurred on May 30. While getting ready for this big day, they had a morning rehearsal and a senior breakfast which brought about much excite- ment. The evening of May 30, started off with the junior and senior high band playing a few numbers such as Come Go With Me and Stars and Stripes Forever. Then as the seniors started walking down the aisle, the band started to play Pomp and Circum- stance. After they all took their seats, senior class president Doug McNally offered a prayer. After Mr. Greathouse and superintendent of East Allen County Schools Dr. Michael Benway gave a few words, salutatorian Mat- thew Rekeweg took the floor and made a speech talking about how to live your life and reach your goals. After the class of ' 86 received their diplomas, they turned their tassels from right to left and were then considered the alumni of Woodlan High .School. Greg Stieglitz summed up graduation with his valedictori- ir ' ' Lvnda Grams Being the first of the graduates to walk down the aisle, Greg Stieglitz and Lisa Hege ad- vance to theif seats to await their diplomas. Doug Amburgey and Cheryl Litmer show how to strut their stuff while practicing for their big day. 24 GRADUATION

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Students Awarded Honors Honor Night was a special night for many students as they received awards in the areas in which they had worked so hard. There was a wide range of awards that were presented on this night. The valedictorian, Greg Stieglitz, and the salutatorian, Matt Rekeweg, were honored for their outstanding academic work. Various scholarships were also presented. The Wood - burn PTA scholarship was presented to Lisa Hege. The Carpetland USA scholarship was awarded to Matt Rekeweg. The Tri Kappa Jr. Scholarship was given to Joyce Smith. Many athletic awards were presented with Doug McNally receiving a senior athletic blan- ket for his dedication to sports throughout high school. Other awards presented were FHA, industrial arts, photography and art, foreign languages, math and chemistry, and student council. The student council organized Honor Night. The teacher of the year award was presented to Mr. Kummer. Junior Kristen Hermann and senior Tracy Yerks were honored for having made All-Con- ference in basketball. f Seniors Matt Rekeweg and Greg Stieglitz were rec- ognized for being named salutatorian and valedictorian respectively. 26 HONOR NIGHT