June 1953

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3rd June 1953

Elvis graduates from Humes High School.... ... in a program that took place at 8:00 P.M. in Ellis Auditorium's South Hall. The Senior Glee club sang a selection by Rachmaninoff and "Nocturne" by the Czech composer Zdenko Fibich. Elvis was visibly proud that he had made it through, and Vernon and Gladys were no less elated. They had the diploma framed, and it was placed in an honoured spot in their home. The 1953 yearbook, the Herald, announced in its "Class Prophecy" that "we are reminded at this time to not forget to invite you all out to the "Silver Horse" on Onion [Union] Avenue to hear the singing hillbillies on the road. Elvis Presley, Albert Teague, Doris Wilburn, and Mary Ann Propst are doing a bit of picking and singing out that-away."

Elvis appears to be out of work after graduation until July.

17th June

Vernon and Gladys' 20th 'China' wedding anniversary.