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

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Over and Out To most, May 26 brought many thoughts of summer. To others, it meant high school was over and they were out in the real world. While seniors looked upon graduation with mixed emo- tions — those of anxiety, fear, and excitement — they were aware that the final day was here. I was anxiously waiting for it because you get a lot of freedom and you can do what you want when you want, said Lance Irwin. Also, I ' m looking forward to the future. It holds many new and exciting times. Graduation, the ceremony began. Class President Kam Etzler opened with the in- vocation following the pro- cessional. After Dr. Ben- way and salutatorian Scott Seelig gave their speeches, the seniors were given their diplomas. Valedictorian Mi- chelle Bryson then gave a speech about making choices in the future. I plan on going to Ivy Tech to study child care, said Angela Heintzelman. Although most seniors planned on going to college, there were a few who had other plans. I ' m not going right away because I want to take some time off to earn some bucks, replied Trena Justice. With diplomas in their hands and smiles on their faces, the class of 88 ' s high school days were over and they were out. Traci Bowditch Watching fellow classmates get their diplomas, seniors wait for the ceremony to end so they can celebrate. 28 Graduation

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Bound to Many top students shined at honor night assuring they were definitely bound to suc- ceed. I thought honor night was a worthwhile experience that recognized the hard- working students and gave them a chance to be reward- ed, said sophomore Angie Nietert. Many traditional awards were given including the honor society golden cords for senior members and the letterman ' s blankets. Seniors Paul Nieuwlandt, Shar- on Frecker, Lynn Swing, Troy Smith and Greg Rhodes won blankets. Some of the new awards recognized the exchange stu- dents. Both sophomore En- rique Lucas from Spain and junior Marion Muller from West Germany received a specially-made Woodlan Succeed football jersey. Senior Cathy Schwartz received a twelve-year perfect attend- ance award. Michelle Bryson was named valedictorian and Scott Seelig salutatorian. Among the several addition- al academic awards, Mi- chelle and Scott were named Hoosier Scholars. The junior high also held an honor night to recognize students for their various ac- complishments. I like honor night, com- mented junior Monica Moon, but I also think the less intelligent students should get recognized also. All around, honor night seemed to be a huge success, and the students recognized were certainly bound to suc- ceed. Holli Gaston At junior high honor night, sever- al students stand proudly on stage while waiting to receive their various awards. Honor night 21.

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After hugging each other follow- ing the ceremony, seniors Trad Bowdltch and Deena Heckley let their emotions show. Walking down the aisle to begin the ceremony, seniors Michelle Bryson and Kent Peters lead the processional. In the cafeteria, senior Scott Swy- meler tapes senior Taml Stein- man ' s collar to her gown before the ceremony begins. Afterwards outside the gym, sen- iors Julie Woebbeklng, Nlkky Beerbower, and Amy Ralney give thumbs-up to finally being out of school. Graduation 29