LaSalle High School - Lantern Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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upper left Sophomore Alex Nelson toots his tuba in a performance done by the orchestra- photo by Root Photographers above Debbie Hanchar. Karen Fuller. and Tim Mitchell all concentrate on playing their music to make it the best it can be. photo by Root Photographers lower left Orchestra leader Mr. Zeal Fisher directs his orchestra in a performance for LaSalle students and faculty. photo by Root Photographers Orchestra Academics

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Orchestra Musicians Of The Future Along with the basic courses offered here at LaSalle, we also have one for the musical- ly inclined, orchestra. Most of these students have taken lesson after lesson and spent hours practicing. But in the end, it all pays off. This talented group of students perform in several different competitions and play for LaSalle ' s musicals, plays, and special presentations. Many of my students have become mu- sic teachrs and performing musicians, states Mr. Fisher, the orchestra instructor, but no matter what, they all become intelli- gent, discriminating music consumers. Orchestra has made me aware of the different types of music and really appreci- ate it for what it is, replies sophomore Kim Szczechowski. We will always be proud and thankful for the perfection the orchestra has brought to LaSalle. Freshmen Paula Napier concentrates on her music sheet as she tries to perfect her work of art. photo by Root Photographers front Gail Reames. Teresa Katona, Jeanna Long. Amy Stanchin. Noreen Flanigan. Cindy Hurst. Leann Ring. Lori Coleman. Mike Cogdell. Kristen Frame. Mimi Mark. Barb Nick, second Stephanie Smith. Deana Egierski. Melissa Stanchin, Debbie Jefferies. Meredith Hess, Gail Martin. Steve Birkla, Cecelia Harris. Janet Yuen. Theresa Hammer, Paula Napier, back Marc Jefferies. Keith Szymanski. Kim Szczechowski, Joe Spears, Konsinlyn Smith, Angle Marsh, Carey Holt, Birgit Schieck. Rachel Bryant photo by Root Photographers front Brent Crawford, Louise Hold, Nicky Burnett, Jeannie Ruppert, Sara Zolman, Diane Hemig, second Tammy Nowastowski. Kim Porter, Rob Chambers, Tory Childress, Carrie Hold, Debbie Hanchar, Karen Fuller, back James Baul. Darrin Depoy. Darren. Pluta, John Petre, Alex Nelson, Tim Mitchell photo by Root Photographers Mark Legner. Terry Coleman. Matt Hostetler, Ryan Beall. Jerry Francis photo by Root Photographers 46 Orchestra Academics

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DECATHLON Scholastic Competition Who said a decathalon could only be in sports? An Academic decathalon has swept through the country. It was all started in Orange County, California as a local compe- tition by Dr. Robert Peterson. In 1979 the decathalon expanded to the state of Califor- nia, by 1982 it was a national event and in 1985 it came to LaSalle. As in a sports decathalon, the academic decathalon has ten events. There are six academic events: economics, English litera- ture, fine arts, math, science, and social stud- ies, three communication activities: essay writing, interviews and speech, and the Su- per Quiz. Assistant principal, Stella Batagiannis, brought the decathalon to LaSalle last year after going to Merriville, to the first aca- demic decathalon held in Indiana, and talk- ing to the principal there. I decided it was something the student body of LaSalle need- ed. People in sports are recognized, it ' s time for academic achievements to be recog- nized. she replied. Dr. Batagiannis showed the idea to the faculty. Interest rose. Mrs. Judy Ladd and Mrs. Becky Hartman began serving as coaches and the plan was under way. Any junior or senior is eligible to partici- pate reaardless of vour G.P.A. Decathalon medal winners: bottom Jim Minnie, Ther- easa Katona, Trade Taghon top Joe Mack, Paul Fred- erick, Steve Birkla Upper right Mrs. Rebecca Hartman rewards one of her students with a tall glass of orange juice after a hot competition. Decathaloners join together to give each other pop quizzes to get a feel for the competition. 48 Decathlon Academics