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

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The varsity football team listens closely as Coach Bernon Benson shows them a plan to a Homecoming success. 10 Homecomlng

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filled with action Instead of the usual leaves falling and cool breeze the first day of school, the weather was quite the opposite. Temperatures soared to 90 degrees. Mini skirts, sandals, and sleeveless tee shirts were worn to keep cool. Eventually things cooled off and CLHS students began to settle down and enjoy the fall scene. Martin Luther ' s 500th birthday was celebrated by dedicating a month of chapel services to the man who planted the seed of Lutheranism. A rally at Memorial Coliseum Nov. 13 culminated the celebration. Grandparents took part in a day when they joined the student body in a chapel service, toured the facili- ties, and ate a meal in the cafete- ria. The Annual Concordia Founda- tion Dinner hosted Eugene Parker, former Concordia and Purdue bas- ketball star. The same night, excite- ment spread across the gym when it was announced the girls cross coun- try team captured the state cham- pionship. Sophomore Cheryl Weiss, who was sitting in the audience ' said, At first I couldn ' t believe it, I thought there was no way we could win, but once I got over the shock, I was ecstatic! . In an unusual turn of events, Luth- eran Outreach Day was cancelled due to snow. — Pam Reinking An actor portraying Martin Luther visits : as part of Luther ' s 500th birthday celebration: Fall Scene 9

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A looking glass triumph Students who participated in Homecoming got the chance to go through the looking glass by be- coming active on dress up days. Nerd Day began the week when students stepped back in time to the 50s. On Twin Day, confusion reigned as students dressed alike. Best attire appeared Wednesday. Daringness was brought out Thursday for Masquer- ade Day when the school opened its doors to a bunch of grapes, a French maid, a flapper, and even a male fairy godmother. School spirit showed high Friday with maroon and white everywhere. The Goo- kettes psyched up fans by teach- ing a new cheer at the pep session. I felt that everything was done first class, said senior Terry Rybolt. By game time I could tell great things were going to happen for the team because of the amount of en- thusiasm shown by fans. That was the key to our winning season. Hard work paid off when the varsi- ty football team beat Wayne 46-28. giving Concordia their first Home- coming victory under the leadership of Coach Dick Wert. During halftime, Donna Kleinschmidt and Quinton Dixie were crowned queen and king. An unfortunate incident took place at halftime, though, when a defective special effects device in- jured Mr. Paul Wis, Band Director. The week ended with the dance where Spectrum, Light, and Sound provided music in the elaborately decorated gym. I thought that the decorations at the dance were reaiy neat. The white lights on the cage made It romantic, said senior Penny Kizer. — Beth Bartett Enthusiasm for a victory is shown by Coach Dick Wert, escorted by senior Gretchen Walther at the pep session 4s one of The Gookeftes , senior Bryan Meyer leads the Cadets in a cheer. School spirit is shown by Mark Hollman. David Chronister. Bill Dickmeyer. and Laura Linde- man dressed in maroon and white. Original costumes by Randy Patterson. Butch Boutte. Chris frmscher. and Kyte Calloway reflect Homecoming enthusiasm. a