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Shane Fortner follows
Kimberly Halligan as
they march into the
gym.

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commencement

Valedictorian James
On May 24,1998, the senior class
Sm ith delivered a
Mandy Versaw and gathered together for the last time speech entitled “A
Randall Naegele sing to celebrate their graduation. As Senior's Thoughts on |
"Maybe Someday." the band played "Pomp and Cir­ Commencement. ”
cum stance," the graduates
marched into a packed gymnasium
of friends and family. After the se­
niors were seated and the National
Anthem was skipped, Anthony
Moses offered his welcome. Then
valedictorian James Smith, com­
plaining of a dry throat, beckoned
Members of the senior
the Honorable Benjamin Nelson to
class wait for their diplo­
serve him a glass of water. As al­
mas.
ways, the seniors performed for the
last time with the choir and band.
The choir sang "Letting Go," and
the band played "Celebration for a
New Era." After an inspirational
address by Governor Ben Nelson,
the class was presented, and the di­
plomas were awarded. The caps
flew into the air as Dr. Meyers an­
nounced the class of 1998 gradu­
ated.

Salutatorian Anthony
Moses presents a w el­
com e ad d ress to all
present.

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