1983 Miracle Yearbook

SPECIAL EVENTS The 87th Annual Commencement The 87th Annual Commencement was the final event of the school year. On June 4,1983,366 graduates took the final steps of their college career as they received their diplomas. For the sec- ond time,graduation was held in the Athletic Center before a packed crowd of over 3,000 friends and relatives. For stu- dents,graduation wasa bitter sweet moment.It wastheend of a very special phase of their lives,and it was also the culmina- tion of four years of work and the beginning of a new phase of life. This Page,Above: Dr. Matson starts the Processional. Upper Right: Tim Fisher,Senior Class President, presented Dr. Dixon with the original photo- graph from which the Class Gift was made, a wall mural of "Old Main". Lower Right:Kim Jenerette receives his diploma from Dr.Dixon.Opposite Page,Upper Left: A packed Athletic Center. Lower Left: With his tassel switched to the other side, Jeff Vickman leaves the platform with his diploma in hand.Upper Right:Tom DeMeester switches his tassel to the other side. Lower Right: Dr. Dixon gives the Commencement Address. 220