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

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Concentrating, Judy and Grissell prepare their lessons for the next day. fi,-M ,M-fi, 1 A ,, V 4 f .n I . , V . , Enjoying her favorite pastime, Grissell watches television with Kathy and Judy. Exchange student joins Elston community The class of '63 acquired a new student, Carmen Grissell Perez Cordoba, known as Grissell to Elston students. Grissell, whose home is in Caracus, Venezuela, arrived in Michigan City August 26th as a foreign exchange student. During her stay in Michigan City, Grissell lived with Mr. and Mrs. Al Pontius and their childreng Judy, Lynda, Gil, and Kathy. Grissell shared in the fun and responsibilities of the family by helping with housework and baby-sitting, watching T.V., and enjoying hamburgers Cher favorite American foodj. Grissell's school in Caracus differed from Elston in many respects. There, students remained in the same room all dayg moving from room to room at first thoroughly confused Gris- sell. She has undertaken government, U. S. History, advanced social, public speaking, and English seven and eight in her study. Between June 10 and 25 Grissell will tour major United States cities with other exchange students. After this Grissell will return home to her family and her friends. Do not pass GO. Do not collect SZOOV' exclaims Grissell to Gil, Kathy, and Judy.

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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.

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x Carol Norris, above, and Barbara Weihmiller, seniors, teach Hrst graders in Eastport School under the guidance of Miss Kozen, Mrs. Hippensteel, and Miss Lueth. They found teaching to be rewarding and enjoyable. Seniors gain valuable experience through cadet teaching 28