Elston High School - Elstonian Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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Variety Of Performers THE CONGLOMORATION

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hat do wrestling, Homecoming, music, and gymnasts, all have in common? These were the subjects for Elston High School's student assemblies. Sometimes the stars of the show were guests and other times they were our very own talented people. At the Christmas Assembly the music department helped to deck the halls of Elston with a special kind of joy. And Elston Shows Contain A Homecoming wouldn't have been Homecoming without those gifted girls that were candidates for the crown. Our wrestling team also proved successful as they won their match at our first Wrestling Assembly. This assembly made many of Elston's people aware of the excitement involved in wrestling. The visiting gymnasts provided fun, knowledge, and excitement as they performed various stunts on the trampoline. A group of High School Mr. Timberlake tackles gymnasium acoustics. Juniors and Seniors from DeKalb County made up The Conglomoration who danced and sang for us. The point is, if there were so many Elston students willing to show their talent then there must have been more sitting up in the stands wishing they could perform in exactly the same way. Come on wasn't your laugh merely an indication of how much fun you had at last year's assemblies? Too bad some people had to miss them.

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Radiothon: Everyone Gets Involved uring the 1976-77 school year, the two Michigan City Area High Schools took a big step forward. They worked hard getting new uniforms for both bands. The biggest project was an all day radio marathon held at Rogers High School. The day's events started off with a parade beginning at Rogers involving both pep bands. They rode on semi- trailer trucks playing their school songs and pop tunes. The marathon was an all- community affair. There was a flea market where people sold art, baked goods, and handicrafts. In the evening there was a rock concert in the gymnasium for the kids and, in the auditorium, one could hear the big band sounds, Dixieland, or one could dance a polka. The movie, Music Man, was shown three times during the marathon. There was a little something for everyone. During the day, the Michigan City School System's Music Department provided entertainment for radio listeners as well as spectators at the school. Each of the junior and senior high schools had a forty-five minute segment on the air during which their band and chorus performed. Elston Senior High School brought their Concert Band which played a variety of music; pop, overtures, and marches. The Elston Jazz Band played also; featuring soloists from different sections of the band. Elston's all new Swing Choir, A and L Plus, performed choreographed numbers and a few Christmas songs. To finish their portion of the show, Elston's Bands and Swing Choir did two combined numbers. A big thanks goes to all of the many people that participated in this special community project. G. Yeater shows his enthusiasm. P. Wenzel displays his talent.