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

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Trumpets inspire a Bavarian atmospher idders ease the budget 1 have 75 ... 75 ... 75 ... Do I hear 80 dollars? Going once, going twice, SOLD to the lady in the orange turry hat. This was the wailing cry of the local auctioneers Jon, Charles, and Robert Charleston at Concor- dia ' s fourth annual auction with this year ' s theme A BA- VARIAN CHRISTMAS. As the royal red carpet spread across the floor, Ger- man music flowed like a breeze through the air, and snowflakes glistened from above, the trumpets sounded the arrival of all 528 people as they strolled through a newly recreated Bavarian village in Germany, on December 4 and 5. Freshman runner Jeff Harper said, I thought they would have the auction in an old, smoky filled barn, with people wearing dirty clothes. The German exchange stu- dent Ulrike Lehmann, spoke to the guests about what she liked most in U.S.A. Ameri- cans were more sincere and open with their feelings than we were in Germany. Every- one made me feel so welcome here. This auction made me feel so neat because I felt like I was back in Germany, Leh- mann said. The twelve committees in- volved with the preparations started making decorations the day after the fall sports banquet, said general chair- man, Mrs. Pam Schmidt. Some of the main auction items included a trip to Mu- nich, Germany; seven mini-va- cations to Frankenmuth. Mich- igan; lunch with Senator Dan Quayle; basketballs signed by Indiana coaches Bob Knight, Gene Keady, and Digger Phelps; and a seven-day cruise. The chemistry lab donated a simple, ordinary balancing scale, which sold for $700. Two weeks before the auc- tion, a waiting list was used because of the early sell-out of tables. Invitations went out to former patrons in June, offer- ing a discount to early ticket buyers. Three extra tables were added this year, seating twenty-four more people. The auction made $126,551. including money for the $7550 chemistry lab. — Kelly Rhodes eit. Dan green be.: Speaking to the guer German exchange stuc her leel like she was bs • many L - 27,

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While finishing dinner, sopho- more Becky Gemmer offers more coffee to Dr. Gary Gotsch. For breakfast, at 1 a.m., the guests were served fritta, citrus sections, kuchen, and assorted pastries. M lore people were really impressed by the students than anyone else. The auc- tion was a tremen- dously great showcase in showing that young people are real- ly great too! — Director of Devel- opment, Dick Katt. m A H V Ka 1 — Kone jpfe v . 26. Auction

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u Development office puts on a new updated look Offices for the department of develop- ment found a new face during the summer. Formerly a dark and closed off converted classroom, the develop- ment office took on an open and brighter atmosphere. The change was a drastic one taking place m a short time. When I arrived at Concordia in the summer, I noticed a dramatic difference in the appear- ance and atmosphere of the develop- ment office, Mr. Tim Ewell said. Money for the renovation was do- nated by the estate of Mane Roden- beck, a 1939 graduate of Concordia. The furniture was a gift from the auc- tion and was supplied by Lewis and Christen. Work was done by Old Fort Supply, and the electrical wiring was done by C.M.H. Electric. The office was decorated in maroon tones with highlights of gray which created a traditional Concordia look. The makeover created a more busi- ness-like appearance. In my opinion the refurbishment added to the effectiveness of the pub- lic relations program. It will provide patrons with an atmosphere conducive to comfortable interaction, Ewell said. The central purpose of the develop- ment office was to keep tuition costs as reasonable as possible. Director of Development and Public Relations and Alumni Affairs Dick Katt thought that Lutheran secondary education was a priority for the young men and women of the Fort Wayne community and sur- rounding area. The most important thing was to provide the kids with a Christian edu- cation, Katt said. The Fort Wayne community had always been support- ive of that aim. — Lisa Hively Relaxing in the newly remodeled teachers lounge Mr. Paul Fluegge, Mr. Dave Gemmer and Mr. Gene Falkenstern took time out to talk among friends. tidbits Plum tones invite relaxation time BOOK STORE: — $1,300 was spent on pop and candy. TEACHER STUDENT RATIO: — 1 teacher to 19 students. LUNCHES: — Taco salad was the most popular. The development office assistant Ms. Nancy Leighty talks on the phone in the remodeled Develop- ment office. Leighty was the editor for the Fort Wayne Lutheran news- paper. A pop machine with pop only costing 40 cents, a refrigerator to store lunch and other snacks, new carpet, new furniture, new tables for games and other homework, and chairs, and a new telephone were items found in the newly remodeled teachers ' lounge. The work began on a hot day in August and was completed in November. Much of the new furniture was suppled by Lew- is and Christen, and the electrical work was done by C.M.H. Electric. Despite all of the noticeable additions to the lounge, one positive subtraction stood out also. The teachers ' mailboxes were moved from the lounge and into the mam office which helped to make it quieter. I found it relaxing to sit in there during my off classes. It was cozy and quiet, said Mrs. Kathy Algrim. The teachers lounge was really plush, and the carpet made it nice. I didn ' t always get to use the lounge that often because of the bookstore, but I thought it was nice, said Mr. Wayne Panning. The new furniture made the lounge nice. It was a great place to get away from all of the noise, said Mr. Steve Lehenbauer. It seems a lot homier and friendlier than last year, said Mrs. Sue Hebel. — Lisa Hively School News