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

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Glistening auction sets records A $28,000 corvette, mink paw jacket, .97 carat diamond, 25 pound hunk of chocolate, and even a Concordia toilet seat were a few of the items that might have appeared un- derneath a Cadet ' s Christmas tree. These items were awarded to the highest bidder at the Cadets in Cadence auction. The theme for the December 1985 Ca- dets in Cadence was A Glistening White Christmas. We wanted this auction to be different from all others, said Richard Katt, Development Director. The gym was not decorated in the traditional reds and greens. Blacks, whites, and silvers transformed the everyday gym into a frosty paradise. Planning for this spectacular event began 11 months ago, and 1200 strenuous hours of preparation accumulated until the night finally arrived. Mrs. Jerry Schoenherr, decorations chair- man, was one of the numerous people who put endless time and effort into the intricate event. Before the auction, we put a lot of work into the scenery. All of the twigs were paint- ed white. The ice castle had to be built and also painted, and 130 carpet roll poles hac to be painted too. There was a lot that need- ed to be done, said Schoenherr. On the evening of December 6, every snowflake, car, and fork were in place; and the glistening gym was set. The weekends of planning, the long days spent constructing, and the money spent combined to create an evening of elegance and fantasy. Being surrounded by the magnificent col- ors, merchandise, and people made working at the auction an unforgettable experience, said sophomore worker Lizzie Nash. Unique and different was the goal of the 1985 auction. This was a year of bests. We had the best turnout ever for the preview party (800 people); we had a record number 275 volunteers, the largest dinner atten- dance (520 people), most donated gifts and best dollar value on the gifts. The list goes on and on, said Katt. A lot of the success of the auction can be credited to Dr. and Mrs. Allan Perry, the General Chairmen, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Carlo, the Co-Chairmen. My overall feeling from the auction was very positive. There were a few small prob- lems, but everything was worked out and the auction ran very smoothly, enhancing the elegance of this magnificent event, con- cluded Katt. — Michelle Dorothy Modeling expensive furs and jewels, seniors Michelle Applegate, Karla Maraldo, and Lisa Linnemeier add a touch of elegance to the auction preview party. The preview gave people a chance to see what would be up for bid. On December 6, 1985, everything was ready. The gym had been transformed into a glistening paradise, and everyone enjoyed an elegantly memorable evening. Showing their school spirit, Mr. Jack Massucci and Mr. Glenn Parrish get dressed up for the occasion. They had a song and dance routine which they auctioned to the highest bidder. Auction 29

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Pretending to be speeding along in the car of his dreams. Mr. Jeff Limmer fulfills one of his childhood dreams. Along with this toy car, four real cars were auctioned off. 1 ftff Mti ' i JMi ' j E ' 1 j H ■ t j 1 Preparation for the auction was a grueling task for the record number 250 volunteers. Set up began 1 1 months before the auction actually took place. said Mr. Richard Katt, Development Director. Taking a break from the excitement of the auction, Mrs. McComb, Mr. and Mrs. Katt, and Mr. McComb stop to talk. The auction dinner party had an attendance of 520 people. -WHMM 28 Auction

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Thespians learn more than lines Apprehension turned to excitement for the performers as the curtain parted and Act I of the fall play began. Months of practice came together for the CLHS actors and culminated in three performances of Arsenic and Old Lace. This was the first play at CLHS for the director, Mr. David Kusch, since he became head of the drama department. Kusch assumed this position after Miss Dianne Shrubsall left to work for channel 33. I was very active in plays at my high school, and I studied drama a little bit in college. When I became a teacher here, I though I could help out in the drama department, commented Kusch. Kusch brought in his new ideas and mixed them with existing concepts in the hope of creating a drama department that did more than just put on plays. I wanted a more expanded program. I ' ve worked towards the reestablishment of a Thespian group, a kind of ' National Honor Society ' for drama students. My plans for the group also included a trip to England next summer, stated Kusch. Anxiety, excitement, teamwork, new friendships, and satisfaction were the byproducts of participation in a play at Concordia. The students learned more than their lines. Being in plays has taught me teamwork. Teamwork was an essential part of a good performance, explained The 1985 Improv Club: FRONT ROW: C. Sorg, Y. Garcia. C. Brink, D. Dailey, B. Balfour, T. Smith, M Gerken. B. Gemmer. SECOND ROW: S. Roby, C. Schlund. B. Miller, M. Kizer. K. Bierlein, K. Hoffman, V. Cullers, J. Teeple. S. Bercot, G. Schaber. S. Hille. Straightening her hat. Officer Klein (Michelle Roberts) waits to have a word with the aunts about Teddy. Mr. David Kusch directed the play. senior Matt Kizer. On the first night of the play I was very anxious. Once the curtain opened, however, my anxiety turned to enthusiasm, pointed out senior Shawn Fowler. One of the benefits of being in a play is strong friendships that are formed, said senior Erica Tucker. I get a great satisfaction out of being in plays. When the play is over, I can say to myself, ' We did it. ' The applause from the crowd confirms the fact that we accomplished what we set out to do, exclaimed junior Val Keoun. Since drama wasn ' t a class, Matt Kizer formed a club, Improv, in which students brushed up on their acting skills. Students who were interested in drama met and practiced various forms of acting, in addition to discussing trips to other cities. Improv was an excellent way for drama students or anyone to polish or refresh their acting skills, explained Kizer. — Matthew Stoudt Drama Improv