Elmhurst High School - Anlibrum Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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The Mighty Marching Trojans! We are the Mighty Marching Tro- jans! was the familiar chant heard throughout the football season and marching contests. EHS fans came alive when the march- ing Trojans took to thte field. Instead of the traditional trip to the concession stand at half-time, fans remained to wit- ness a group of talented students per- form a show they had worked on all sum- mer long. The members presented a great show, but it required a lot of time, effort, and patience. A week was spent during the summer at Friendship Farms rehearsing music, horn moves, and formations. Besides the week at camp, practices were also held prior to band camp and after school. The band competed in NISBOVA, receiving a 2nd rating; Norwell Invita- tional, placing 4th; and a marching exhibition held at Northrop. All the time and effort seemed worth while when band members heard com- ments stating that they were the best band EHS has had in 1 years. Special recognition was given to Mrs. Karen Roarke, drill team; Miss Evon Schlotter, flag corps; Mr. Earl Jackson, band; and Mr. Jim Swartzlander, drum corps. Sophomore Janet McKay stands at attention, await- ing the starting signal from the director. Senior Dave Murray uses his free time to practice a difficult passage of music.

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Weird Noises Attract Attention While strolling down the language and science wing, it was not uncommon to hear strange noises coming from rooms 253, 255, and 257. No, those noises weren ' t coming from any strange ani- mals, but were the conglomeration of French, German, and Spanish conversa- tions. Verbal expression was a vital element in learning a foreign language. Dia- logues, skits, and filmstrips were pro- vided to aid students in correct pronunci- ation of words and phrases. The most difficult obstacle of foreign language study was the grammar. Stu- dents had to re-learn vowel sounds, the alphabet, spelling, and sentence struc- ture. Many words were similar to English but were pronounced differently. Foreign language courses were not, by all means, totally serious. Students per- formed skits and wrote comical dia- logues for the enjoyment of others. Trips were taken to the Scottish Rite Audito- rium for French and Spanish cultural days, and to ethnic restaurants for din- ner. In addition, at Christmas time, stu- dents prepared and presented a Christ- mas party consisting of foods from other countries, songs, and the breaking of pinatas. Many students benefited immensely from foreign language classes by gaining a better understanding of their country and the many cultures it contains. Senior Sergio Martinez and sophomore Elsa Rodri- guez concentrate on the dance steps ot La Cumbia in the third-year Spanish class. Popcorn was an added refreshment at the Spanish fiesta, as junior Kim Kuzeff carefully prepares another batch. Foreign Language — 25

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Band: Front — Pat Bowers, Debbie Gordon, Theresa Leiand, Richard Forkert, Darcinda Booker, Anne Lee, Vicki Barber, Kathy Lee, Susan Peterson, Janet McKay, Yvonne Berry, Judy Whitton. Row 2 — Marta Slagle, Cheri Waggoner, Cheryl Hobbs, Lahapa Waiwaiole, Kathy Murray, Kathy Stanley, Tim Kelly, Scott Nichols, Carolyn Denny, Bob Mere- dith, Michele Harvey, Kim Baade, Jeff Fike, Robin Brown, Lisa Rager, Tammy Giessler, Sarah Parki son, Darcy Autenrieth. Row 3 — Cindy Herstedt, Linda Stanley, Sharon Stewart, Amy Wolfe, Howard Dillon, Caria Taper, Susan Hobbs, Greg Prince Paul Krotke, Dave Nelson, Mike Sorg, Sharon Sea bold, Brian Barber, Matt Branning, Brett Stark Brian Bernhart, Chris Folland, Amy Aylor, Theresa Campbell, Jeri Yarbrough, Steve Cross, Byron Col lier, Raymond Dickey, Roger Blame, Andrew Kett- ler, and Dave Murray. Row 4 — Barb Hartman, Janet Finken, Kent Baumgartner, Katie Brockmyer, Amy Nelson, Steve Lee, Bill Lichtsinn, Greg Fike, Jeff Finton, Michael Kaplan, Galen Bailey, Robert Snyder (director). Bob Spice, Sharia Wallace, Bon- nie Weaver, and Scott Wiegner. And the Beat Goes on Students extended their involvement in music by automatically transferring into concert band after thie completion of marching band. Concert band differed from marching band in many ways. The music played by these students was of a more serious and classical type. Also, many members switched instruments after marching band. Concerts were a major interest of the Music Department. Members presented many performances including the Pops, Winter, and Spring Concerts. Students also participated in NISBOVA contests, the I.U. Tri-State Band, All-City Orches- tra, and basketball band. The Marching Trojans perform their half-time show atthe NISBOVA Marching Contest.