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

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THE 20 FOOT pine tree in the court- yard IS once again transformed into the Trojan Christmas tree. Junior Tom Pilchak finds that the top is just out of reach — sinhi SILENCE FILLS THE gym as Miss Vir- ginia addresses the student body. Thanking us and relating the story of Jesus Christ ' s birth left the Trojans with eyes filled with admiration and hearts filled with joy. vmrni A DURING THE CAMPUS life skit at the Christmas assembly, senior Otto Pruitt acts seemingly content with his newly acquired toys. THE CAMERA RECEIVES a beautiful smile from Miss Virginia as her gifts are brought forth

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It ' s Christmastime With Miss Virginia Christmas is a time tor giv- ing, and it is safe to assume tinat most people share this feeling, whether it be a giving in the way of presents and monetary items or of just giv- ing a little of your time to someone who needs you. There ' s a lady in Fort Wayne who does both. Her name is Miss Virginia Schrantz. Each year, all year long, she gives of herself and of things donated to her cause of peo- ple who are needy and with- out. Elmhurst plays a very important part in Miss Virgin- ia ' s (as she is called by most people) mission by holding their annual Miss Virginia can- ned food, clothing and toys drive at Christmastime. This year over a third of the boys ' gym floor was covered from our student body. This year was EHS ' s biggest turnout of giving. In a note that Miss Vir- ginia sent to the school she said, God bless you, one and all. Thank you!!! Well, thank you, Miss Virginia, for just being who you are. GIVING, THE SPIRIT of Christmas, is always abundantly expressed by ttie Troians at Christmas time Miss Vir- ginia ' s pile of food, clothing and games grows as the gifts are brought in by a long assembly line of eager Tro)ans. A THIRD OF the gym floor is covered b the contribution from EHS ' s populace Once again, we topped the previou year ' s donations. 28 — Christmas Assembly

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A beautiful day always begins With a kiss and a hug The kiss may come from your teddy bear, The hug from your bathrobe. I experimented with life once But I didn ' t like the results So I turned away from life for awhile And you know what I found? A lot of creatures If you don ' t mind me saying so With different colors and sizes I don ' t think they liked me I slipped back into life again Without a person seeing And this IS where I have stayed Expenmenting with being. Tired and lonely am I as I sit and think of why I cry Everyone has yelled and pushed me about, they ' ve twisted my heart till I could shout This damn world |ust means nothing Photo and poems by Mary Johnson 1 2 Sometimes it feels like the world is closing in You can ' t tell where you ' re going, not where you ' ve been. And It all seems like a puzzle that ' s been left undone. The pieces are lost and can ' t be found, no not one But if you just remember that you have me To help bear the pain and the troubles you see. I think It will be easier if you know You ' ll always have me to lean on because I love you so. Kara Stewart 1 1 These words which we have written express the many questions that many of us have about life. The search goes on and is never ending. Each generation asks, won- ders and doubts. We walk the unending road — seeking the unending search for the Life of our people and all people who give meaning, direction and purpose to our lives. Leslie Hutner 1 1 There are some mornings When I just want to stay in bed. Close out the world; Pull the covers over my head. I don ' t want to see anybody: I don ' t want to do anything I can ' t even face the stranger in the mirror. What ' s the use of living? Who am I kidding? I can ' t change the world; I can ' t even change the part in my hair. But as the great philosophers say. Tomorrow is another day. Susan Girod 12 Life is like a jump rope — just skip it! Susan Girod 1 2 It Only I Could If I could, I ' d give anything To turn back The hands of time To when trouble Could be ignored. Forgotten. Stop existing. As long as I was around them. My friends. The only people Who, In this whole world Really mattered to me To when I could share Sorrow, laughter. Anger and fear But most of all, Love With my friends. The times we ' ve shared Mean so much to me That I would give, If only I could. The only thing I can ' t, My very soul. Just to be able to. Once again Relive the times I ' ve had. That I cherish so much. With the ones I love So very much My friends. I LOVE THEMi 30 — Creative Kim Rem mert 1