                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, June 16, 1996                 TAG: 9606140284
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON   PAGE: 21   EDITION: FINAL 
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DRESSED FOR THE OCCASION

Seatack Elementary School fifth-graders ended their elementary school years in style. The students wore real caps and gowns to their fifth-grade graduation ceremony. It was the first time they had had caps and gowns for their graduation. The children raised money to help pay for the outfits on their special day. After graduation ceremonies, the students, who will go on to middle school in the fall, were treated to a reception in their honor. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photos by MORT FRYMAN

Leading the Seatack graduation lineup are, from left, Jacoby

Godfrey, Jonathan Fobbs and Chardee Evans.

ABOVE: As a soft wind whips about, Chris Cathlin hangs onto his

tassel to keep it out of his face during the graduation exercise at

Seatack Elementary.

RIGHT: Gino Smith gives his daughter, Courtney, a hug before the

ceremony. by CNB