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

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Winter ' 77 paralyzes east, mideast The Winter of 77 was an incredible experience. Cadets had an extra nine days off due to snow and drifting, sub-zero temperatures, and the energy crisis. For the first time, many experienced the sensation of cabin fever when terrible road conditions forced them to stay inside. They suffered through record low temperatures and high winds which made Indiana, as well as the other eastern two-thirds of the nation, comparable to the Artie Tundra. According to the Weather Bureau, January, 1977, was the coldest since colonial times. Because of the bitter cold, not everyone enjoyed the days off. As Lisa Ahlbrand said, It was too cold to do anything fun. It really makes me appreciate summer coming up. But after the snow days were over and school resumed, the novelty began to wear off. Cars stuck in snow, icy roads, and frozen limbs began to get on everyone ' s nerves. Falling behind in school work gave both teachers and students headaches. Lisa Ensley commented, It makes you realize what nature can really do. Because of the energy crisis, school officials turned down the heat. The layered look was back in style when Cadets wore extra sweatshirts, sweaters, and long unaerwear to keep warm. But deliverance finally came. February 11, the temperature soared to 50°. Snow melted and even the brown grass looked good. ' It really makes me appreciate summer coming up.

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Library: A multi-purpose facility From students frantically search- ing for resources for that report due tomorrow to students napping during study halls, the library was in constant use throughout each day. The conference rooms within the library offered students a place to work on group projects. The newspapers and magazines gave students a chance to catch up on current events. Cadets often used the listening- viewing room We still need to add many more books to our collection over the next few years. off of the IMC as a place to study tapes and filmstrips. Over the sum- mer the library added 280 new books to the shelves, but Mr. Pasche, the librarian remarked, We still hope to add many more books to our collection over the next few years. 1) Freshman Rachel Sievert whispers to friends as they work together during study hall. 2) Cadets often use the library as a place to relax and catch up on current events. 3) Rick Thomas waits for Mr. Pasche to check out his books while Sally Quilhot waits for a service worker to bring her a magazine. 4) Using the seclusion of a conference room, Ray Fahlsing completes a government assignment. library 19

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1) Eight times this winter 8:20 came and there was nobody there. 2) Greg Hayes and IVIatt Brackman survived the -14° weather by wearing insulated masks at Franke Park. 3) Bob Scaer needs the strong shoulders of his friends to get his car out of a drift. 4) Enjoying an early dismissal because of the snow, Rachel Etzold and Terry Meyer bomb the photographer.