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

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National Honor Society advisor Don Lupke presents senior Jack DeHaven with his stole at a special assembly. High Scorers Honored What was the one thing juniors dreaded, especially if they were college-bound? The PSAT NMSQT. The test, which was given to over one million juniors, was a prepara- tion for the SAT and the qualifier for those interested in being a National Merit Scholar. Out of all the juniors who took the test, only those scoring in the top one percent were eligible to be se- mifinalists, Of these, about 90 per- cent became finalists. Finalists were eligible for college scholarships ranging from $250-1000 a year. In addition to scholarships, most schools were willing to put forth an extra effort for finalists. Finalist Diana Harroun felt that colleges were a lot more interested in having you go there. I got information from many schools who knew I was a finalist, said Matt Springer. According to Guidance Counsel- or Mr. Carl Gallmeier, if you were interested in being a semif inalist or just in doing well on the PSAT, the best advice was to read everyth- ing about it, and prepare for the math. National Merit finalist Matt Springer and Diana Harroun agree that doing well on the PSAT and SAT takes preparation. Cadet Major Receives Award For the second time in Concordia history, a Cadet received the Le- gion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement. The recipient of this prestigious award was Cadet Major Annette Helmke. Chosen by the Na- tional Adjutant Legion of Valor, Helmke was selected from a field of 3562 other cadets nationwide. The award was presented on the basis of Helmke ' s academic and leadership excellence. It specifically honors her work in the Fort Wayne flood of ' 82. A Cadet is not nominated every year; therefore the award was un- expected by Helmke when she re- ceived it at a pep session. Surprise was too mild a word for what I felt. I was shocked, said Helmke. Cadet Major Annette Helmke proudly re- ceives her award from a representative of the Legion of Valor. academics 23

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3BHEL t NHS Recognizes Top 27 Being in National Honor Society was more important than I thought. It was a nation-wide organization. It made colleges look twice at my application. I was gualified for many scholar- ships because of NHS. From comments like these, it was easy to see that National Honor So- ciety was beneficial to the 27 sen- iors who were members. But what exactly was National Honor Society? According to spon- sor Mr. Don Luepke, it was one of the major things considered by col- leges. Scholarships were a part of it, but it was also a social activity. The group initially got together to elect officers: President Brenda Ed- wards, Vice President Deanna Payne, Secretary Matt Springer, and Treasurer Heidi Kruckeberg. They discussed scholarships based on leadership, scholarship, charac- ter, and service, and planned ac- Although the work was difficult, the reward of being in NHS and the feeling of pride was worth it all. tivities and fundraising projects. However, to be eligible for the benefits of NHS, seniors had to put forth effort. The members were se- lected from the top 15 percent of the senior class. According to Sheela Bathina, You had to work all through high school. It wasn ' t just a one year job. President Brenda Edwards felt that although the work was diffi- cult, the reward of being in NHS and the feeling of pride was worth it all. During tho National Honor Society assem- bly, senior Carla Bruick gladly accepts her nomination and wel- comes the next mem- ber of the NHS. 22 academics

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The cafeteria took on a new look with the addition of family style tables. Prayers Aid Hiromi When Hiromi Shindo joined Con- cordia in September as an ex- change student, she had great hopes of enjoying an American education, making new friends, and becoming an English interpreter in her native country of Japan. But on November 23, Hiromi ' s dreams were shattered when a drunk driver crossed the center line on St. Joe Road and ran into the car in which Hiromi and her American parents , Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Henkel- mann were riding. Hiromi was taken to Parkview hospital in critical condi- tion with severe head injuries, requir- ing brain surgery. Thanks to the prayers of hundreds Faculty Evaluates Objectives Preparation began last fall for the North Central Evaluation which will take place during the 1983-1984 school year. It will be a complete evaluation of the school ' s programs and activities based on the philos- ophies and objectives of the school, as well as the requirements set by North Central. The process of evaluation can be very valuable, but much hard work is required in preparing for it, said Mr. Paul Buetow. On days when students had early dismissal, the teachers spent many hours in committee meetings, eval- uating all aspects of the school and making recommendations for im- provements. Peer Counselors Pachele Dixie. Sue Braun, and Laura Burger discuss their counseling techniques during a t r ainmg session. of people, Hiromi came out of her coma in December and began to regain her ability to walk, speak, and to remember, although she re- membered nothing of the accident. She was finally released from the hospital on January 24. Hiromi ' s parents and aunt were brought to Fort Wayne by contribu- tions from several local individuals and organizations including over $8,000 raised by Concordia ' s stu- dent body. After Junior Hiromi Shindo, an exchange stu- dent from Japan, was critically injured in a traffic accident, we witnessed the power of prayer in her miraculous recovery. 24 schooi scene