Elmhurst High School - Anlibrum Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Changes result in broken traditions C lear skies, a tied half-time score and the atmosphere of the new Wayne Stadium added to the excitement as the season ' s largest football crowd anxiously awaited the October 16 Homecoming activities. Replacing the traditional floats, two red and gray platforms were constructed by student volunteers, while the crowning of senior Gwen Ransom climaxed the evening. Spirits fell, however, as the team suffered a disappointing loss against South Side, 20-14, ending the sixth annual Homecoming. Changes throughout the school system resulted in a different Home- coming. The discontinuation of floats and a dance broke tradi- tions, while the opportunity for all students to vote for the queen rather than those attending the dance set precedents. Amidst the autumn leaves, senior Gwen Ransom reflects her crowning as the 1971 Homecoming Queen. Anticipating half-time activities, senior attendent Elaine Gres awaits the begin- ning of the Homecoming ceremony. Homecoming— 23

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not so many strange people and unfriendly faces, one October night brings back memories of time spent and expectations of life ahead. homecoming. 22— Homecoming

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Green atmosphere faced, students learn to adjust iN ew faces, conflicts and attit- udes confronted Elmhurst ' s 1,340 students, initially dividing them. With the redistricting and bus- sing of inner-city pupils, old school ties were broken, friends were left and a struggle to feel a part of a new environment proved difficult. School no longer served as a focal point for social functions through sports or clubs, but simply as an institution students attended and left daily while pursuing per- sonal involvement in activities else- where. However, with the progression of the year, students settled into daily patterns and grew more ac- customed to the new atmosphere, overcoming uneasiness felt toward each other. Stereotyping between blacks and whites faded while close friends were made with each indivi- dual learning from the diversified cultural backgrounds and ideas pre- sent. Daily decisions at the candy counter de- Taking time out from geometry, junior mand important but puzzling choices Charles Williams seeks help from sopho- from senior Geraldine Phillips. more Darrel Robinson. 24-Dailv events Attending pre-school registration, sopho- more Thelma Sprunger and junior Doris Sprunger receive class schedules from Mrs. Esther Kelley and Mrs. Margaret Capin. College information night brings Mr. Phil Kennel from the I.U. regional admissions office to inform seniors Laura Kelsey and Janet French about extension clas-