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

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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.

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Variety Of Performers THE CONGLOMORATION

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Four Seniors Take State he weeks of June 5-20, 1976, were memorable ones for four Elston Seniors. Bret Venice, Melissa Baumgartner, Mike Bixler and Nancy Hofstetter participated in the 35th annual Hoosier Boys' and Girls' State. Bret and Mike were at Indiana State University from June 5-12 and Melissa and Nancy were there the following week. Each was assigned to different political parties. Every person participating in Boys' and Girls' State was required to run for 9: 3-; E 3 P : 2 is, 5 L? is' us-wmrmnepv . r , office on the city, county or state level. Each day was filled with classes in government, meetings and compaigning. Free time was spent in a variety of ways. The boys had special classes for band members and for those who wanted to learn more about the United States government. Bret's city seceded from Boys' State and captured the enemy's railroad, the elevator. They were under martial law for one day and were then permitted to return to the State. .--V .7 n..,. ; ,- x . nuag-sc, rN-w u Melissa and Nancy had only two free hours the whole week to relax, and as was typical of most of the girls, they sunbathed in the 100 degree heat. Nancy ran for the State Senate but lost. Success was there for Melissa as she was elected County Clerk. Firsthand knowledge of our government helped these students understand the 1976 Presidential election and their senior government class. Mv Bret Venice, Melissa Baumgartner, Nancy Hofstetter and Mike Bixler were the Hoosier Boys' and Girls' State delegates for 1976.