NAMES IN THE NEWS : Schwarzenegger a Class Hit
Arnold Schwarzenegger was the surprise guest speaker at the Seaside High School graduation and emphasized the importance of education and physical fitness.
When the actor and former Mr. Universe appeared at the podium, “I think everybody just about swallowed their teeth,” senior Brandy Bierly said. Bierly then gave the senior speech to the class of 90 teen-agers.
“Mr. Schwarzenegger was a very tough act to follow,” he said.
Afterward Schwarzenegger shook hands with students and kissed some of the girls.
Schwarzenegger is filming his new movie, “Kindergarten Cop,” in Clatsop County. His appearance was the handiwork of Jamie Burns, a junior whose mother is an extra in “Kindergarten Cop.”
Burns said she tracked down Schwarzenegger through the film’s director, Ivan Reitman, and then persuaded her principal to approve the guest speaker.
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