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Wed., June 2, 1999, Houston Home Journal Page 2C Westfield graduates 29 seniors Bt Toret Jolley Home Journal STArr Mayo Sexton, chairman of the Board of Trustees for Westfield welcomed the packed audience to the Westfield commence ment exercises May 28 at the school Gymn^torium. Sexton told the gradu ates, “Congratulations, seniors, to a job well done. Sexton said to the grad uating class, “Each of you were created in the image of God. You all will sue- j| "" * mm I i m ■iMßk 'WwaJPaiMfe. JMHB I "njir ’ am Wr . JHB iiMifi Mi , illMnn I IMr/Jj IMwni . H OH m. sj!P\* ' i|l|i I " , ’ i ' 1 r ENTERING THE GYM FOR THE FINAL TIME, SENIORS HEAD TO GRADUATION Families And Friends Stand To Honor The Class Of 1999 fiffli* ■'-• - im.oll - ':^B F■■ '■ , k fij ?..'" Bk ~■ . ’ 9 jz* v a’ \ r JL* i % • '"r : HU ■' ■ - • ? , '"^ : '\>is- '»j9| l. _ : APPROACHING THE PODIUM, MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1999 WAIT Diplomas Are On The Stage, Ready To Be Awarded j: * »> jjjl H BHLjggj/f!sHfeß \ '4/ y. 00*-. *, / VJ / fl |PM|| BL •• tj jif^ ; '" 0 * SPENDING SOME OF THEIR FINAL MOMENTS TOGETHER AT WESTFIELD Class of 1999 Hears Closing Comments After Receiving Diplomas Busy weekend ahead for Reeves Arena When t'erry tiigh School students graduate June 4 at 8 p.m., they will begin graduation exercises for all Houston County public school students. i June 5, seniors from Northside, Warner Robins and Houston County will walk across the Reeves Arena stage. June 6, students at the Elberta Center will receive their diplomas in cere monies at the school. Reeves Arena replaced the Panther Pit and McConnell-Talbert Stadium as sites for gradu ation several years ago because of the controlled environment. •This is the end of one era of our lives, but the beginning of a new era.’ Class President Laura ]PWBWI Leigh Posey Mp» jMflHira ceed in life by committing yourselves to Him.” Brandi Dawn Bazemore, Salutatorian and student council president, gave the invocation. During her Salutatory speech, Bazemore said, “We've had our ups and our downs, but we made it ■ -jr —. I I j 1 Congratulations to the Class of 1999 Pho the graduate# of'&ernij fffpjh « i'choof and l lVeKtfie/tl < I'choo/* .• Hfk umhjjou the he/it fife ha# to {{ffer. The City of Perry Mayor James E. Worrall Members of Council: Phyllis Bynum-Grace Bobby E. Glover C. Ralph Gentry Charles F. Lewis James Moore William R. Jerles through." She pre sented the class of 1999 video to the audience. The program highlighted the seniors’ years through the Westfield schools, video of their years was shown. It featured their first years. group photos of the school years, individual photos of things they did, and, finally, a baby or toddler shot of each senior and then their cur rent photo. Many of the classmates had attended their entire school career at Westfield. Valedictorian Richard Allen Coogle told the graduating class, “1 chal lenge you to remember your experiences here at Westfield." He said honor, Christian beliefs, and morals should remain high in their personal lives. Speaking for the class of 1999 was Laura Leigh Posey, class president. Posey said, “This is the end of one era of our lives, but the beginning of a new era." Other speakers includ ed Lauren Bryd, class chaplain; Michael Franklin, director of cur riculum; Marvin Arrington, principal; and Sue Lott, counselor. Following a long-time Westfield tradition, as seniors walked across the stage, parents of the stu dent were encouraged to stand. Music was provided by pianist Deborah Walker. After the ceremony, the Westfield Parent Teacher Association hosted a reception honoring the Class of 1999. Perrys newest shop FASHION BUG Congratulates the graduates of Perry High School and Westfield Schools Come by and see Y fine jewelry & watches €&&// Stop by our brand new store at 1015 St. Patrick's Drive, Perry (Near the new Wal-Mart construction) 988-4959 Best Wishes, Graduates Ewjp, -PPIP We’re counting on you! As Houston County heads toward a new century, were counting on you to be the leaders of tomorrow! Sherrill Stafford’ Chairman Houston County Board of Commissioners