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Kankakee Valley High School
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Senior Class 2014 President: Tatiana Adams Vice President: Tim Schoonveld Secretary: Hannah Swim Treasurer: Abbey Sittema
~ Class Moto ~ “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.� Confucius
Class Flower: Red Rose Class Colors: Red & White
Tatiana Adams
Mary Adcock
Robert Aguillon
Madison Alexander
James Allen
Austin Anderson
Tyler Armstrong
Nicholas Babe
Madison Babicka
Ashley Baker
Jarrett Barcelli
Amelia Barraza
Sydney Barrett
Cody Bennett
Alex Berdine
Christopher Berns
Nickolas Bierma
Kendel Billens
Ryley Black
Alonte` Blackwell
Ayden Blake
Aubrey Boonstra
Austin Brewster
Hunter Brodner
Jordan Brodner
Courtney Brzezinski
Lyric Buchanan
Kirsten Burden
Joseph Busse
Taitum Caggiano
Morgan Campbell
Morgan Cavinder
Jacob Cecil
Mitchell Chorzempa
Jordan Clark
Congratulations Class of 2014 fromfrom Congratulations Class of 2012
Congratulations Graduates! Asslie Clemente
We are proud of all that you have accomplished and wish you the very best for your future! The
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Kristian Cullings
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Stephanie Davila Acero
Megan Davis
Amanda DeRolf
Candace DeVries
Samantha Dewes
Madison DeYoung
Karla Diaz Herrera
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Miranda Dodge
Michael Drinski
Gregory Driscoll
Abagale Dumont
Jerzy Dunlap
Karla Duran Martinez
Justin Early
Christiana Easton
Dylan Eckenrod
Alexandra Eggert
Adelaide Forden
Brandon Franz
Robert Fraticelli
James Freund
Tommy Galusha
Ariel Garcia
Haley Garza
Sydney Geesa
Katelin Gilbert
Caitlyn Ginaven
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Matthew Hennin
Miryam Herrera
Timothy Hershman
Megan Higgerson
Daniel Higginbotham
Keegan Higgins
Alex Hoffman
Alexis Howard
Grace Huddleston
Alejandro Infante
Andrew Jackson
Bethany Jansma
Ashley Jarrette
Kelsey Johnson
Joli Jungels
Katelyn Kamminga
Kaitlyn Kearney
Zachary Kedziora
Megan Kinney
Hannah Klemp
Cody Koartge
Robert Kuhn
Audra Lewis
Jordan Likens
Kimberly Lopez
Samantha Lopez
Katelin Lott
Natalie Lotz
Alyssa Lunsford
Amanda Lunsford
Daniel Maring
Gabrielle Martin
Moises Abraham Martinez
Moises Jacob Martinez
Mylissa Mattocks
Enoc Miguel
Michael Mikovetz
John Miles
Drew Miller
Rachel Milligan
Brandyn Misch
Hannah Misch
Congratulations Graduates! The future is yours.
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To a New Beginning!
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Matthew Myers
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Jessica Nagel
Mike Nava
Kaylee Nelson
Tyler Niehoff
Ashley Norberg
Thomas Oakes
Kaylin Orsburn
Alex Parks
Kathrine Patz
Everardo Perez Frias
Maria Perez
Mathew Peters
Lonzell Pettit
Todd Pettit
Emily Prairie
Luke Quillen
Zachary Randall
Megan Ratliff
Daniel Reyes
Jessica Reyes
Michael Reynolds
Jordan Rhoades
Kelsey Risner
Allison Rockley
Mirka RomanCortez
Michael Roth
Danielle Ruesken
Ryan Ruth
Lucas Saliga
Luke Sanderson
Timothy Schoonveld
Andrew Schultheis
Skylar Scott
Travis Seibt
Brad Severs
Jessica Sewell
Jessica Sexton
Taylor Shaffer
Emily Shear
Henry Shelby
Cassandra Shevock
Stephen Sholey
Brittany Sims
Abbey Sittema
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Olivia Trainor
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Janna Witvoet
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Joseph Wright
Zachary Wright
Briana Young
Ruben Yzaguirre
Jessica Zapata
Josefina Zaragoza
Anthony Zoppetti
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Graduation: May 30 at the school Class Verse: Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3
Elizabeth Bakker
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Courtney Kalma
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~ Class Motto~ “Each of us has different talents, different dreams and different destinations, but we all have the same power to make a new tomorrow.” Congratulations Graduates Joseph E. Morrison, P.C. Attorney At Law • Criminal Defense • Probate • Estates • Wills • Trusts • Adoptions • Guardianships • Family Law • Bankruptcy • Real Estate Law • Zoning We are a debt relief firm 4429 E. SR 10 • Roselawn
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HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL 509 South Main Street Hebron, IN 46341 George H. Letz, Superintendent Mark P. Lutze, Principal
CLASS OFFICERS Rachel Pauer, President Justin Largent,Vice President Lexie Schatz, Secretary Kenny Struven,Treasurer
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
CLASS MOTTO The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them, to the impossible.
One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Annual Commencement Exercises Thursday, June 5, 2014 Seven o’clock p.m.
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CLASS COLORS Red and White
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Graduation ceremony survival tips
Graduation ceremonies can sometimes prove tiresome, but there are ways for graduates and their families to stay engaged during the proceedings and enjoy the festivities.
School commencement ceremonies are right around the corner, meaning thousands of students and assorted friends and family members will participate in celebrations littered with lifeaffirming speeches and the distribution of well-earned diplomas. Graduation can certainly be a momentous event that is remembered for years to come. But some ceremonies are remembered for all the
wrong reasons. Lengthy runtimes and uncomfortable conditions can turn commencement celebrations into exercises in survival. Nerves may run high, and boredom may set in. But there are ways to make the best of the situation. * Get adequate rest before the ceremony. Soon-to-be graduates should go to bed early the night before the ceremony in preparation for their big day. Some com-
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mencement ceremonies begin early in the morning, and feeling rushed or exhausted from a poor night’s rest can only compound nerves and anxiety. Graduation eve should be a low-key night when grads and their friends and family enjoy a quiet meal and some time to reflect on the last several years. * Dress accordingly. Grads should watch the weather report and dress for the weather under the gown. Many schools opt to hold the preceedings outdoors because the open space can accommodate more people. This subjects participants to the weather, whether that means blazing sun or wet and rainy conditions. Be sure to dress comfortably. If the ceremony is indoors, realize it may be hotter than normal in the auditorium or they may have the air conditioning turned up to overcompensate. Dressing in layers is may be your best option. * Leave young kids at home. Graduation ceremonies can last for several hours, during which the audience is expected to
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remain quiet and attentive. Such expectations may prove challenging to youngsters. Encourage family members to keep young children at home; they can always enjoy the post-ceremony party later on. * Protect your skin when attending outdoor ceremonies. Even if the meteorologist warns of thunderstorms, play it safe and coat yourself in sunscreen. This will protect your skin if you’re sitting out in the sun and afterward when standing outside as well-meaning family members insist on taking photos on campus. * Eat before the ceremony and stay hydrated. Don’t skip breakfast on graduation morning. Eat a hearty meal that will hold you over until after the commencement. Make sure to stay hydrated and bring a bottle of water with you to the ceremony. A graduation ceremony is a special event, but one that can be lengthy and tiresome. But there are ways to make it through the ceremony more manageable. To all the Graduates Congratulations on all your hard work and accomplishments KENTLAND 219-474-5155 LAKE VILLAGE 219-992-3313 RENSSELAER 219-866-4142 ROSELAWN 219-345-4646 LAFAYETTE 765-448-1300 www.kentlandbank.com
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Learn the proper way to wear a graduation mortarboard
Graduation season is upon us, and that means students from all over the country are preparing for the next chapter in their lives. But before they further their educations or enter the job market, they must first participate in a long-running tradition: the graduation ceremony. At this event full of pomp and circumstance, graduates will be required to wear some sort of unifying, formal dress to set themselves apart from others.
Many schools use the traditional cap and gown for graduations. This consists of a robed gown and tasseltopped mortarboard that usually coordinate with the official school colors. Graduates also may wear other accoutrements depending on the level of their degrees. This tradition dates back to medieval Europe when students wore special uniforms each day to denote they were scholars. But today’s students dress up in academic regalia only
during commencement proceedings or other graduation-related events. Of the various components of graduation dress, the one that may give graduates the most difficulty is the mortarboard. The square academic cap is referred to as a “mortarboard” because of its similarity in appearance to the hawk or hod tool used by masons to hold mortar. It can be a cumbersome piece that may slip off if not worn correctly or if it is sized incorrectly. The cap of the mortarboard should fit snugly on the head. It should not rest on the top of the head, but fit well enough to cover at least the top one-third of the head. If the cap seems loose, graduates may want to use a few bobby pins to keep it in place. The mortarboard should be positioned so that its point faces the middle of the forehead. When viewed from above, it should create a diamond shape, not a square. Also, the mortarboard should be horizontal (parallel) to the floor. Imagine it to be a flat surface on which a cup or book can be placed. If the mortarboard is tilted upward, it is worn
incorrectly. Some graduates position the mortarboard poorly to accommodate hairstyles. However, it should be flat and secure on top of the head. A tassel is the final component of the mortarboard. It is affixed to the top of the cap by a loop around a button. The tassel indicates the level of academic achievement. Graduates who will be receiving a high school diploma or an undergraduate degree from a college or university will wear the tassel so that it hangs over the front-right side of the mortarboard. Once the diplomas are received, graduates will be instructed to flip the tassel over to the left-hand side. Graduates receiving a Master’s degree begin with the tassel on the front left side and switch it over the right after receiving their diplomas. Graduates frequently keep their tassels as mementos. The graduation ceremony is rife with tradition, from the processional to the speakers to the manner of dress. Mastering the mortarboard can help graduates look their best on this special day.
Tips to help students choose the right major
As recent college graduates can no doubt attest, the job market for young people can be difficult to navigate. Many recent graduates are still struggling to find full-time employment, and some might be wondering if they chose the right major. Though choosing a major is about more than just finding a job, the financial burden of earning a college degree can’t be ignored. According to the Project on Student Debt, 71 percent of college seniors who graduated in 2012 had student loan debt, with an average of $29,400 per borrower. In fact, between 2008 and 2012, the average student loan debt at graduation increased an average of 6 percent each year. So while the right
major should incorporate a student’s interests, skills and strengths, it’s also important to find a major that can help students earn a living after they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. The following are a handful of tips college students can employ to ensure they choose the right major. * Don’t jump into it. Some students might want to pick a major before they ever step foot on campus. While that strategy might work for some, it should only be employed by those students who are wholly certain a major is for them. Some students choose a major early on because they feel they may get a head start at navigating their way through a job market that recently endured exceptionally high levels of unemployment. But the pressure of finding a job should not be what drives students when choosing a major. Unless you’re entirely certain that a particular course of study is for you, give yourself some leeway and wait to choose a major. The first year or two of college is a great time to expand your academic horizons so use that time to your advantage. * Don’t procrastinate. While rushing into a major is a mistake, it’s also foolish to procrastinate with regard to choosing a course of study. According to The College Board’s annual survey of colleges, the average tuition and fees at private nonprofit four-year colleges for the 2013-14 school year was $30,094, while public four-year in-state tuition and fees averaged slightly less than $9,000 for the same year. So no matter which type of college or university a student enrolls in, he or she will be making a significant financial commitment. Waiting too long
to choose a course of study may find you paying for courses you ultimately won’t need, increasing your already expensive tuition along the way. * Use the resources at your disposal. Students undecided about a college major should make use of their schools’ career development departments to help them get on the right path. Many such departments provide assessment tools to help students find a major that synthesizes their interests and skills with a field of study. In addition, the personnel within career development departments have dealt with hundreds, if not thousands, of previous students who found themselves in similar situations, and that experience can prove invaluable to students who might feel lost with regard to choosing majors. * Know the requirements if you have a specific career in mind. While many majors are not difficult to navigate, some fields of study have strict guidelines that students should be aware of almost immediately. For example, students hoping to attend medical school after graduation need to determine which courses they absolutely must take in order to qualify for medical school. In addition, students with such specific plans in mind often must choose their majors as early as possible so they can plan their curriculum in accordance with the standards they will need to meet to be considered for postgraduate work. Choosing a major is a decision college students should not take lightly. But students who are unsure of what they want to study should approach the process of choosing a major with patience and an eye on finding a course of study that matches their interests with their skills.