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Commencement In Stadium

Commencement exercises were Tuesday evening, May 31, at
8 p.m. As another "first" in the school's history, the ceremony
was held out of doors in the football stadium.
Seniors marched in to "Pomp and Circumstance"'played by
the Ralston High School Band, which also played the recessional,
"War March of Priests" from "Athalia."
The invocation and benediction were offered by the Reverend
John Fritzmeier of Community Church.
F o l l o w i n g Robert Fritzmeier's Salutatory, "Image of a
Teacher," a vocal selection was presented by Linda Murray.
Short speeches were given by Charlene Wendt and Bruce Gulliver.
Charlene, Senior Class President, derived her topic, "Young Man
and the Sea," from the class motto. Student Council President
Bruce addressed the crowd with "Obstacles to Success." Linda Gabriel
Prior to Valedictorian Gary Marsh's speech, "Reminiscence Ever notice that the straight and
and Rewards," a mixed octet sang "Halls of Ivy." narrow path gets the hardest wear
along the edges?

Ron Gabriel Edith Gander Karen Gatewood
With a half block push, a little gas It is not for men to rest in abso­ Eat , d r i n k , and be m e r r y for
and a new motor, I'm off at last. lute contentment. tomorrow ye diet.

Noreen Geason Rick Geiler Bruce Gulliver
Every n e w s p a p e r editor owes First love is like the common cold-- Two in one: a leader and an athlete,
tribute to the devil. there is no immunity and no cure. and he's good in both.