Concordia Lutheran High School - Luminarian Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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CO CD Following years of planning, a million dollar plus fund drive, numerous private and cor- porate donations and fourteen months of con- struction, Concordia now has its long awaited new addition. The 47,000 square feet of learn- ing space were officially dedicated September 28, 1975. The auxiliary gym, featuring a Chem-Turf playing surface, allowed students to play bas- ketball, volleyball and tennis on the same floor. It also left more room in the main gym for full- court games without the curtain. An Instruction- al Materials Center consolidated and expanded the former library and media areas. New small group assembly areas, a darkroom and enlarged floor space are features of the IMC. The science department gained a large multi-purpose room and several storage and special project rooms on the third floor. The expanded art room offers more flexibility for these classes. For the music department, seven practice rooms were added, giving more space for sectionals and ensambles. Air conditioning made the music wing quite confortable on hot days. The spac- ious chapel-auditorium remained unfinished, waiting further funding. The additions, with all their features, are a valuable step in Concordia ' s drive to provide quality education. 22

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r Worship Chapel services and daily devotions over the intercom revolved around the central theme of Christ in School. Ken Scheimann and Mary Scherer headed the worship committee which emphasized the importance of student participa- tion in praising our Lord. Thursday homeroom devotions and morning worship services bonded students together in their relationship with God. A glorifying celebration service was held where banners designed by each homeroom showed thanks for God and country. Student Council planned a service where teachers and pupils shared their reasons for teaching at and attend- ing Concordia to help the student body realize the opportunities offered only at this school. Led by Introit, Cadets engaged in a witness ser- vice by sharing personal Christian experiences and suggesting ways to become better stewards to the world outside of Concordia. Pastor Schlie, Pastor Beckmann, and other pastors from sur- rounding churches presented thought-provok- ing and rousing sermons. 24