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

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J', gp is K gl. WRX 13' an p eq, KS :xx K K 1 F - if s 5 2 R F Q l X NL iii XF: N Nxt it faxxm 6 Q Xt i t i t 5' . 1x,4 . t Ami I rector, Mr. Hendricks, orchestra leader, and Mr. Halpin, technical advisor, two hundred students trans- formed the Junior High Auditorium into a regal palace and court. The lead of the king was played by Scott Kunkelg Anna, Deryle Durandg Lady Thiang, Linda Schendelg Tuptim, Lynn Grahamg Lun Tha, Rick jonesg Prince Chelalongkorn, Fred Stockwell. Their efforts were rewarded when, by popular de- mand, a command performance was held on Monday, February 25th. The members of stage crew, costumes, make-up, properties, publicity, lighting committees 7 and the twenty-three piece student orchestra contrib- uted to the success of the show, a highlight of '63.

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BETA . xx .T Q Q Q: . ' N ,gx Qi-rf 5' ,ASQFY 'Y The King A touch of Siam was brought to Elston's stage in THE KING AND I, Rodgers and Hammer- stein's colorful musical of the adventures of Anna Loenowens, English tutor to Siam's royal wives and children during the 186O's. Anna's conflicts with the stubborn king lessened as they came to understand one another. With the death of the king, Anna realized that people who differ can find pleasure and love in these differ- ences. The Mother and son comforted themselves with Whenever I Feel Afraid g Anna and the king swayed to Shall We Dance g the children marchedg and Anna sympathized with Hello, Young Lovers. Under the supervision of Mr. Timberlake, di- X

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if E l l M gal, Z -xhi s N i 3 ar . S ' .. . . 1 f . ,fs- -:'. ' , 'S i ' , sf v. A, sl In his new position Mr. jones discusses schedules with Lynn Yeater and Gail Lowery. Mr. Jones leaves for Barker Mr. WCQIICI' advises Bob Gleason, Sandy Shires, and Ron Glanz on their student activities. ' 26 Mr. Warren CAre we weak, or are we strong?D jones became assistant principal of Elston Senior High in 1955. Guiding student activities, disciplining the waywards, leading pep sessions,-these were some of his tasks. Though it's best not to, many find themselves saying, Mr. jones said . . or Mr. jones used to . . Students and faculty miss him-his good humor, loyalty, diligence-and wish him all success and happiness as principal of Barker junior High. Mr. Harold Wegner, former teacher of English, safety, health, physical education, and driver's education, former varsity basketball coach, and present tennis coach and class sponsor, is now assistant principal of Elston Senior High. Today his work includes attendance, tardiness, and requisi- tions. Welcome, Mr. Wegner, our new administrator.