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

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nique Lives, Times According to Prince, life is an elec- tric word. According to students at Concordia, life meant fog delays, dances, Friday chemistry tests, and English O assignments. Cadet life differed from all other school lifestyles around, with activities such as Anything Goes and a very unique way of raising money for the United Way. Cadets didn ' t stick to tradition. I liked the way people at CLHS did their own thing. It made us very unique, said sophomore Jenny Sa- bina. Although Cadets still raised money and went to monthly dances, they were changing. There was a revival of clubs such as Art Club and Afro- American Club. A new club, SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) showed its face. Cadets had another part of school life changed too. The school day was lengthened by 10 minutes to fit the new state law which said students must have 360 minutes of classtime a day. In accordance with that law, few- er pep sessions and assemblies were held. We didn ' t follow the concept that ' more is better. ' While some im- pact was felt, greater impact will be felt in the future, remarked Assistant Principal Paul Buetow. Cadets also changed their weekend lifestyles as juniors and sophomores could finally go out without their par- ents picking them up. More students had jobs and less time to do the things they needed to. There was less time to study, but students adjusted to the fast pace. They made time, stated senior Jeff Inge. — Susie Lytal I I I Marching during the Three Rivers Festival Parade, senior Kurt Salomon portrays the part of an 1816 soldier. Working at Historic Fort Before the start of their English O class, sen- iors Chip Evanson and Matt Brown make fun of each others costumes for Masquerade Day. Brown was one of two gorillas who roamed the halls that day. 6 Student Life Division

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Change With Times Take a look at Concordia. See how it has changed. Fifty years ago, the high school began as part of Concor- dia College. Since then it has become one of the finest Lutheran high schools in the country. It has 45 facul- ty members and an enrollment of 701 students. Changes still have not ceased. Sev- en new teachers were added to the faculty. New state regulations length- ened the school day. It now ran from 8:15 to 3:15, with no early dismissals. To keep up with the times the li- brary added additional equipment. The weathered and worn parking lot was repaved. These were products of the Golden Grace Crusade, which ended in April after three years. Fiftieth anniversary events high- lighted the year. An opening service was held at Zollner Stadium Sept. 16. Homecoming was a grand celebra- tion. Special emphasis was placed on the Concordia Educational Founda- tion dinner and alumni reunions for athletes and musical groups. The cli- max of the celebration will be an all- class reunion to be held at the Con- vention Center on Aug. 9, 10, and 11, 1985. I think the anniversary will be a catalyst to improve our unique char- acter, said Development Director Dick Katt. This includes the military tradition and Christ being the center of the school. Students will never for- get they ' re Concordia Cadets, he said. The anniversary year was a celebra- tion of change. Now observe the change around you. Become involved. Accept challenges. Realize they are es- sential for growth. Break away from what ' s comfortable. Explore new and unfamiliar things. Become a part of our changing world. And, at CLHS, a part of those CHANGING CADET TIMES. — Susan Wade Installing new bleachers, resurfacing the floor, and repairing the stage and ceiling in the main gym were renovations for the improve- ment of Concordia. The Golden Grace Crusade provided $95,000 towards the project. Opening '

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Cadet V Developing Lifestyles Homecoming gave students a chance to ex- press their individuality and show school spirit by dressing up. Pastor Borchers was one who participated in the activities every day that week. He is shown here on Formal Day. For more Homecoming happenings, see pages 12 through 15. During the nightly practice reading of The Man Who Came to Dinner, senior Jennifer McMillen and junior Scott Hille rehearse a scene. The play was held on November 16 and 17. A further look at the play is on pages 30 and Late summer and early fall seasons are shown in the Showcase room at the Botanical Conser- vatory. The Conservatory is only one part of the downtown redevelopment project which is in full swing with the opening of the Civic Center. For more local news, see pages 24 and 25- Packing their essentials, sophomore Vickie Elliot and junior Lisa Linnemeier prepare to leave for the Girls ' FCA retreat. I thought FCA was terrific. It let me share my faith with my friends and have a good time too, explained sophomore Julie Cordes. Additional FCA stories are on pages 38 and 39- Student Life Division '