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

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Spirit At Pep Sessions It- Upper Left; Sophomores prove they are behind the Dewls. Upper Right; Mr. Harban exclaims, ' Doug Elenz. come on down. ' Lower Len; Cmdy Clark gives Greg Bucy a hand. Lower Right; Seniors focus on conservmg energy Facing Page: Top; Monty Warnck helps Enn Janus With a Pep SeSSIon snackv Bottom; Dave Higdon plays the dating game. On Location 25

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Gusto Nabs Studentts '1 ,5 Elston Pep Sessions, with their zany and sometimes outrageous stunts made the Gong Show look like an Academy award winner. Relay races such as pass the grapefruit, make a basket and stuffing the marshmallows provided the action while skits pro- vided the entertainment. Particularly memorable was the skit in which Elston was asked to pick Roger's homecom- ing queen. Flanked by five gorgeous beauties of various shapes, sizes, eth- nic and professional backgrouds, the student body with the assistance of Dave Higdon was able to select a real winner. In addition to all this, the screams of '79, 80, '81, and '82 echoing through the gym. the Cheerleaders pouring out energy, leading everyone in a cheer, the Pep Band's pounding rhythm and Mr. Harbart asking, l'ls there anybody here from City? all set the scene for the high voltage action which is an El- ston Pep Session tradition. All of these elements. combined, sent both the teams and the fans off in an anxious mood, ready to win. 24 On Location

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Varied Talents Account For Awards By combining intelligence, talent. and good citizenship. Elston students won several honors and received some very special awards. The annual Hoosier Boy's and Girl's State was held in the month of June. Cindy Clark and Leslie Hofstetter were selelcted at the end of their Junior year as candidates to Girl's State. There, they were elected to positions of Pre- cinct Committeeman and City Council- man respectively. Attending Boys' were Eric Gresia and Dave Higdon who, also, were given turns at politics. They learned much about government in action and served their political par- ties, cities and counties with authority. Each year, the Abijah Bigelow Chap- ter of the Daughters of the American Revolution awards six students, two from each high school. with the title ttgood citizen . Once these students were chosen. they were required to write an essay which determined which student could be given the Good Citi- zenship Award and continue on to state competition. Eric Gresla cap- tured this honor while Gale Liliey won the Good Citizen Award. Highlighting the year was Anne Schaaf's win at the Junior Miss State Pageant. After competing locally, Anne went on to state competition in Frankfort, indiana. Judging was based on several areas. A personal interview counted for a large part of the compe- tition along with physical fitness, poise and appearance and the talent compe- tition for which Anne played a piano solo. In April, Anne traveled to Mobile, Alabama for the national pageant. There, she made her television debut. learned countless dance steps and made lasting friendships among the contestants.