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

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Learning the basics about life in the United States was the goal of Pablo'R- estrepois visit to America. Pablo. a na- tive of Colombia, South America, ar- rived at the beginning of the second semester to stay with Ed Davis and his family. Besides the custom changes in America, Pablo had countless new ex- periences. Among these, was his first encounter with snow. He endured the cold, miserable conditions and sur- vived his first Michigan City winter. Pablo was a member of the swim team and contributed to the second place finish of the medley relay team at the state swim meet in Muncie. So far, Pablo has enjoyed the United States and has plans to attend college here. Upper Left and Right; DAR award Winners Eric Gresla and Gale Lilley. Right; Colombian ex change student Pablo Restrepo. Facing Page: Top; Anne Schaaf, winner of local and state Jr, Miss Pageants Lower Left; Dave Higdon and EHC Gresla, Boy's State Representatives Lower Right; Girl's State Representatives. Cindy Clark and Leslie Hofstetter, On Location 27

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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.

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