Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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Musicians, actors, and artists fill the halls of ECHS. These varied interests led to an assortment of extracurricular activities. Clubs such as Art Club allowed members to travel. To defray the cost of Chicago and New York trips, Art Club sold calendars in the fall. Everyone, not only foreign language students, became involved in International Week. Puppet shows, bull fights, cancan dancing, and quiz shows entertained during the noon hour. Central students also were involved in their community thru the Mayor's Youth Council, Superintendent's Advisory Council, and voluntary work at the hospital. One outstanding musician this year was Brett Cripe, who was chosen as one of the two Indiana representatives to the McDonald's All-American High School Band. Playing his shiny, golden baritone, Brett Cripe practices hard after making the McDonald's All-American High School Band Not only getting experience as a candy striper. Nanette McCallum also learns what it is like to be a patient Introduction 5

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Dressed up as a Christmas elf, Liz Neilson spreads tidings of joy while Trying her best, Lisa Foltz smacks the piftata as fellow Spanish Class delivering a noel-o-gram to Robin Dudding. members look on. 4 Introduction

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A sexy Kip Phillips yells some Juniors Tracy Miller and Chris rather provocative cheers to the Spaulding used stuffed animals for Powder Puff spectators. spiritual” security on Kid's Day. Even 8-1 football team upset to Memorial doesn't dampen Blazer Pride Although basically traditional, Spirit Week presented some rather unusual sights as little kids, sporting jocks, punk rockers, and “anything goes ladies invaded Central's halls. In spite of a very enthusiastic effort on the part of the junior and senior girls who participated, an abundance of serious injuries persuaded the school administration to ban future Powder Puff football games. The senior class squad was victorious with a 16-0 win. Confidence mounted as the 8-1 football team prepared to squash the Memorial Chargers—it seemed inevitable that the Mangy Lion would finally return home. The crowds that came to the game faced biting winds and freezing rains, yet they showed their support throughout. Although the game was not won, Blazer Pride still thrived. Experiencing a second childhood? No, but Candy Olson, Beverly Bean, Kim Everett, Cindy Babcock (sitting), Julie O'Brien, Tammy Adcock, Jason Powell, Tracy Lyons, and Dana Dunithan (standing) managed to fool quite a few observers with their unusual dress code. 6 Spirit Week