Elkhart Memorial High School - Monolith Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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Welcoming friends to their Christmas celebration from the procession are the Lord and Lady of revels (Neil Peterson and Janet Lund), Serving the boar's head to the royal table is the ste- ward (Rick Myer). The steward acted as narrator, announcing the dinner and nobles Awaiting the cue to perform acrobatic feats that entertain the royal guests is Jockomo the jester, Phil Jackson. “Tis the season to be jolly.” The Tudors sing carols of the season for the guests shortly after the entering processional

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udors entertain with holiday music, food Musical entertainment of holiday tunes and a joyous feast is what the 250 people who attended the fifth annual Madrigal Dinner December 20 received. The cafete- ria was transformed into a 15th century banquet hall displaying tables decorated with candles, fruit, and medieval crests depicting the time period. Colorful cos- tumes of silk, velvet, crowns, and jewelry were worn by the Tudor Singers adding to the effect. Lord and Lady of Revels (Neil Peterson and Janet Lund) played the part of host and hostess for the grand feast and of their guests. The maid of tapers (Tammy Adams) designated the beginning of the occasion by lighting the candles. Songs of Christ- mas and toasts to all followed, celebrating the season. The steward (Rick Myer) pre- sented the traditional boar's head which was carried in by the pages. Home economics students served the meal of wassail punch, roast pork and dressing, browned potatoes, winter salad, and figgy pudding, all prepared by the cafeteria staff Jockomo the jester (Phil Jackson) spread Christmas spirit by amusing the audience with his acrobatic feats. A recorder ensemble and brass choir also added merriment to the festivities with their music “The Twelve Days of Christmas” was performed by nobles as each placed an ornament on the tree while singing a verse As Mary and Joseph, the lady and a royal lord (Janet Lund and Joe Monta- gono) pantomimed “The Cherry Tree Carol” in honor of Christ's birth Guests left the celebration of the Madrigal Dinner feeling like a “member of the aristocracy” after enjoying the splendid food, vivid sights, and pleasant sounds. D € I Vi ‘ | ha neigh into the festive dining halll fo start the al meal is the maid of tapers, Fammy Adams. Helping 10 decorate the Christmas tree, Bob Reames adorns the tree with an ornament representing 12 drummers drumming Mary and Joseph (Janet Lund and Joe Montagono) pantomime the cradling of the baby Jesus while the Tudors sing “The Cherry Tree Carol”

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Parents have ‘enjoyable’ and ‘exciting’ day “What a great experience” was a com- SS mon comment heard from many parents who took part in the Trade-a-Day Week. October 17 through 21 Trade-a-Day offered parents the oppor- tunity to attend classes in their child's place. Mrs. Alta Runyon, who attended class for her daughter Angela, said, “School has changed since I was in school. It's more relaxed, and very casual.” Parents did everything from taking their children’s tests to going out for lunch. Cindy Simper’s mother, former cheer- leader, took part in a rhythm and dance class. Sonja Coldren’s mother, said, “It really takes a lot of energy.” Three hundred and sixty-three parents attended Trade-a-Day. “It was the best ever. Comments from parents were all positive,” said Alice McKeehan, activities director. Turning the page for Tina Knowles, Mrs. Alice Gas ere joins the violin section of the orchestra during Trade-a-Day. Son Jobn plays the bass spirit of Tr Reames. and Evelyn 0 ; i