Lots of differences compared to today’s ceremonies in these pictures, but lots of similarities, too.
- The Atlantic published a look back at 1965, told in photos, that you can browse to see what was going on around the time of this ceremony.
- Find more Valley News throwbacks at the #valleynewsthrowback hashtag on the @vnewsuv Instagram!
- PLUS, if you are going to a 2018 graduation ceremony in the Upper Valley, let us know ASAP if you want to share your video from the event.
Lebanon High School’s 152 graduates join together in song in the school gymnasium during their commencement in Lebanon, N.H., on June 17, 1965. (Valley News – Larry McDonald) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
Over 1,300 people attended the ceremony. (Valley News – Larry McDonald) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
A graduate receives his diploma during Lebanon High School’s commencement in Lebanon, N.H., on June 17, 2015. Scholarships, prizes and awards for $8,000 were also given to 32 seniors. (Valley News – Larry McDoanld) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
About 40 people could not find seats and watched the ceremony on closed-circuit TV in the cafeteria. (Valley News – Larry McDonald) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
As graduates file out of their commencement ceremony, a relative makes photographs at the Lebanon High School gymnasium on June 17, 1965. Over 1,300 attended the event. (Valley News – Larry McDonald) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
This was interesting to see, enjoyed seeing my graduating class.
yay so happy! thanks for letting us know 🙂
I did as well, Sharron!
go class of 1965!!!