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

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Concern Shown Through Giving What do cans, homeroom auctions, and lots of clothing have in common? This collabora- tion made up Concotdia ' s annual Christmas Bu- reau collection. In early December all homerooms were as- signed a family. They then collected canned good, clothing, toys, and money for their fam- ilies. By holding an auction, some rooms, like room 311, raised as much as S74. In all, 26 families benefitted from Concordia ' s effort. Mrs. Ruth VonDeylen headed the drive, with help from seniors Beth Bultemeyer and Cami Piekarski and juniors Mario Odier and Dawn Parr. It was great to see the kids get involved with their families, said VonDeylen. I like to see them sharing and showing Christian love. Helping with the Christmas Bureau was a chance to help some other people have a better Christmas, said Bultemeyer. Most of the manual work was done in the ' swap shop ' held for three days in the home ec room. Von Deylen and her helpers had to sort through the clothing and locate any odd sizes that were needed to meet a family ' s needs. Working with the Christmas Bureau gave me a chance to help others who were less fortu- nate than myself, said Parr. — Katie Wasson Ca et Luminanan staff members Julie Klausmeier and Anne Nobis, juniors, prepare for the yearbooks annual fund raiser. Flowergrams were sold February 4-8 and delivered on Val- entine ' s Day. This was the tenth consecutive year that staff members delivered the fresh red, white, and pink carnations. Approximately 450 Flowergrams were sent. Receiving a Flowergram from someone showed that they cared. They were a nice gesture of kindness, said senior Sue Wade, co- editor-in-chief Concordia Premiers On Prime Time TV Lights . . . camera . . . action. It ' s Christ- mas at Concordia, the annual Christmas service filmed Dec. 21 was presented to the community at 7 p.m. Dec. 25 to bring a part of Christmas to shut-ins and hospital patients. The service was so all the students could celebrate Christmas together; therefore increas- ing school unity, commented Michelle Waller, sophomore. The purpose of the service was to share the Good News with the people who couldn ' t go to church Christmas day, freshman Inez McCall said. The program included the a cappella choir, and two guests pastors, Rev. Arthur Klausmeier and Rev. Robert Liese. These combined to pre- sent the program for the twenty -first year. It aired on WKJG-TV, Channel 33, in coopera- tion with Lutheran Hospital. The program was a good way for our city to know we (Concordia) exist. We have an impor- tant and valuable ministry in the community, said Rev. Dennis Borchers, who presented the message. Two special additions were worked into the program: the Nativity scene was shown during the Bible readings and the service concluded with the audience wishing viewers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We incorporated a live Christmas card to the community from the students, said Mr. Richard Katt, producer of the program. Borchers presented the message entitled, Why can ' t Christmas just be Christmas? He was also in charge of organizing the actual worship service and writing the liturgy. It was my way of praising my Lord at Christmas time, said Borchers. — Katie Wasson reps opening the- ' swap shop ' CO .ilk clothing for their Christmas Bureau families, Mrs. Ruth VonDeylen, seniors Cami Piekarski and Beth Bulte- meyer, and junior Mario Odier discuss their duties. Taking a break from the crowded gym, seniors Cheryl Engebrecht and Paul Schult munch on some pizza at the Morp. Seniors Kirsten Roberts and Kim Kachmann planned the dance. School News 23

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Intensely rehearsing his performance for ISSMA com- petition, senior Bill Dickmeyer plays Beethoven Sonata Op. 10 1 in the band room during his study hall seventh hour. Performing during Concordia Day, junior Klopsch twirls his rifle for the visiting eighth grade dents. The Snap Squad performed the same routine fo annual Clendennen Drill Meet. Practice Pays Off, ISSMA Challenges Two hours of practice on Monday, a lesson on Tuesday, more practice on Wednesday, helpful hints from teacher on Thursday and MORE PRACTICE on Friday! This is what it took to prepare for the ISSMA, Indiana State School Music Association, competition. In early February, all ISSMA participants who advanced from District competition to State were once again observed, scrutinized, critizized, and evaluated by judges. They then received a score based on their overall performances. When I received a compliment from one of the judges that made me feel good about play- ing. Also, I grew from the competition because of all the work I put into it, said senior Margo Mader, clarinet player. The competition gave me a chance to better myself and to get insights from respectable people in the field on the music I played, said pianist Bill Dickemeyer, senior. Some participants entered for the chance to compete at the state level and to improve them- selves based on the judges ' comments. Others entered for the experience, and others yearned for the exposure. I entered because I wanted the opportunity to prepare a piece to be evaluated on, said junior Stephanie Dowden, The suggestions given by the judges were very beneficial. — Katie Wasson Presenting a Bible reading for ' Christmas at Concor- dia ' sophomore Lisa Sandstrom reads Luke 2:1-7. 22 School News

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City Struts Its Stuff With Spirit I was glad that the Colts moved, and Indiana finally got a pro team. — Troy Scheumann Striving for excellence. Fort Wayne, the All - American City, accomplished that and much, much more. Nancy Lynne Ball (Miss Delaware) and Cyn- thia Sue Yantis (Miss Indiana) had something in common, besides taking part in the 1985 Miss America competition. They had both reigned as Miss Fort Wayne. Unfortunately, neither made it to the top ten positions of the pageant. Daybreak Children ' s Shelter for abused chil- dren almost closed its doors until concerned citizens took fundraising action. $136,000 was raised by city residents to enable the center to continue operation. The Student Council and JROTC helped by collecting donations. Strong Christmas sales provided a 16% in- crease over last year ' s sales for merchants as shoppers flooded the Fort Wayne market. This spree, which usually accounts for 25-40% of a store ' s yearly income, gave retailers a good sign in the questionable economy. — Chip Evanson Fort To Become ' Little Detroit ' The sounds of the assembly line returned to Allen County. With the move of GM to the area, many local workers had the opportunity to build trucks once more. The official statement came on August 31 with the welcomed words: We are delighted to announce that the GM Truck and Bus Group will be locating a plant in Allen County, by Patrick Caletta, vice president and director of operations for the GM group. Soon, the signs of enthusiasm could be seen in the city. The greatest auto manufacturer in the world, stated Maury O ' Daniel, chairman of the chamber, selected the greatest city in the world in which to locate. This celebration came a year after the last truck was produced at the International Har- vester Plant in Fort Wayne. This shut down, in July of 1983, left the city with unemployed workers in the midst of the worst recession that this country has seen since the great depression. The economy has made a strong recovery, and these workers have a chance of a job at GM, stated a local newspaper. My uncle used to work at International Harvester, stated freshman Eric Lahey. He has a really good job at another firm now, but I think that a lot of people will be able to get jobs with GM. Workers at the IH plant, along with laid-off workers from other cities had an opportunity to the 3,000 jobs offered. The planned pay for the assemblers was $12.67 an hour, or $506.80 per week, not including overtime and benefits. The plant was located at Lafayette Center Road and Interstate 69, and covered over 937 acres of land. It should open in 1986, and will start producing for the 1987 line of half-ton and three quarter -ton pickup trucks. It will be able to produce over 230,000 vehicles yearly, and the plant will be valued at $500 million. — Chip Evanson „ 24 Local News Opening its doors on January 19 , the Grand Wayne Center was finally completed 40 years after its conception. Among the special guests who attended the opening cere- mony, Tony Bennett came to entertain- When contn munity Schoc Board of Adi strike. Some Clinton. ct talks dissolved for the Fort Wayne Corn- Is, many meetings between teachers and the kept the teachers from going on held at the Administrative Center on