Elston High School - Elstonian Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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P iehule From the time we learn to carry a tune in kindergarten until we march proudly to Pomp and Circumstance at graduation, music is a part of our school life. Think of all the melodies and sounds that blend together to make the music of M. C. High. A day at Isaac C. Elston Senior High School starts with music. At 7:30 every morning members of the Band and Glee Club sleepily come to take part in these musical activities. They are thoroughly awake by the time the other students arrive at 8:15. The rise and fall of voices can be heard as you pass the different classrooms. Looking in one room, you may see some academic student muttering formulas under his breath or trying to interpret one of Shakespeare's plays. Upon peeking into the room of a commercial class, you may see students staring intently at strange hieroglyphics and trying to decipher them. These are the transcript pupils trying to read their shorthand. The click of typewriters can be heard as soon as you come within hearing distance of the typing room. If you hear the roar of a motor and other odd noises, you are near the shops. This is the place where the vocational students are found. These boys are the future mechanics and electricians. A general student may be found doing almost anything from learning the eight parts of speech to studying interior decoration. Between periods the constant babble of voices can be heard. Students discussing classes, fashions, sports, or the latest gossip are all talking at once. Little by little they drift into their respective classrooms, and the halls are quiet for another hour. At three o'clock a large percentage of the students leave for work or home. During the sixth period the Elstonian staff is hard at work. At four o'clock the rest of the students leave, with the exception of those participating in extra activities and sports. By five o'clock the halls are empty, and the music of the school has ended for another day. 5

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 eJykaikm Mr. Griffin, who was a sponsor of the graduating class when they were sophomores and juniors, is well known for his interest in the students and his sense of humor. Because of his popularity among the students and because of our admiration for him as a teacher, we, the staff of the 1948 Elstonian. respectfully dedicate this book to Mr. James Griffin. 4

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fe a ul l Mr. Chas. Ft. Radey Mrs. Ruth Rydzy Mr. Wallace C. Smith The Board of Education can be called the arrangers of our school system. They make the rules and regulations which govern the public schools in Michigan City. Mrs. Ruth Rydzy is president, Mr. Chas. R. Radey is treasurer, and Mr. Wallace C. Smith is secretary. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Miss Alma Schilf Miss Jeanette Schlunz Miss Alma Schilf is financial secretary to the Board of Education. She is responsible for the school employee payrolls and financial reports. She is assisted by Miss Jeanette Schlunz. 6