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

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[arc Pauley spent his summer raising calves. uccessful in 4-H, Marc had the reserve grand nampion lightweight crossbred at the fair. Vorking at Dairy Queen, Maria Russo makes a ‘ide variety of cold refreshments and sand- ‘iches, one of which is a chili dog. In addition to washing carts and Ooe in the pro-shop at the Elks, Greg Doncaster also puts golf bags in carts for the golfers. Lori Harris trained, showed, and rode her horses this summer. She is involved in 4-H with her two horses. 4-H Summer Jobs 11

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‘Wad-ja do this summer?’ Whether students traveled, worked, lifted weights with the football team or just lay in the sun, summer seemed to have plenty of activities for everyone. Memorial football player Frank Cockerham spent most of his sum- mer in Memorial’s weight room. “I think the weights helped us a lot. It helped avoid injuries and also built up our muscles,” he said. A summer job seemed harder to find than in the past, but seniors Maria Russo and Julie Klapp both managed to get hired at Dairy Queen. Doing wheelies is one of the many stunts that Carl Morris does on his motorcycle. He rode his bike all summer practicing for meets. Being a member of Spraymasters ski team and competing in local tournaments reat Benji Denlinger on Simonton lake for most of his sum- mer. Teaching a child how to ride a bike was just one of the activities that Lori Jackson did while babysitting this summer. 10 Summer Happenings A survey of two homeroom classes of each grade, showed 27 percent of the seniors had jobs dur- ing the summer, 22 percent of the juniors and 23 percent of the sopho- mores were also employed. Michele Hutchison was one of many who spent their summer pick- ing tassles off of corn, while Jeff Yoder joined the number of workers carrying out groceries, working as a carry-out boy at Maurek’s IGA. As the saying goes, time flies when you're having fun. Maybe that’s why some students thought the summer ended too soon.

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1 | | MH : More than you ever knew before Did you know... Memorial students have a choice of daydreaming through 1,376 win- dows. ... 88 mirrors reflect smiles and frowns throughout the school. ... Students revive themselves from any one of 48 drinking fountains. ... 1,332 seats are offered in the auditorium for every performance. ... Pencils are eaten daily by 92 encil sharpeners. id you know... Words to Memorial’s school song were written by sophomore lan- are arts students at Elkhart High chool who would be coming to Memorial. Did you know... Memorial students not only walk on top of a carpeted floor, but also on top of a tunnel which runs under the school. Did you know... . The building’s fifth stairway to the Skull and crossbones are given to football play- ers who earn them for 20 ee rom game to game. Jim DuBois and Mike Sellers started the program. Below Memorial is a tunnel which runs the length and width of the school. Several years ago, the tunnel was used for an emergency storm drill for all the student body. 12 Facts about Memorial second floor, which is located in the library, is never used because another security system would have to be installed. Did you know... . There is a T.V. studio at Memorial that is being used this year for the first time in three years. Did you know... Football players display skull and crossbones on their helmets from game to game for “‘outstandin offensive and defensive plays, according to Tom Kirts, football layer. Seniors Jim DuBois and Mtike Sellers started the incentive rogram. id you know... Both the Mangy Lion and the John L. Longfellow Award were carved by Mr. jim Holland, a teacher at est Side. The two traveling tro- ae sit in cases made by Mr. avid Jester, a teacher at Central. :