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

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Starting Below, Clockwise: Andree Elias, Commencement Exercises. Vic Piemonti, Exchange Student. Class President, Berry Criswell. Candy Breen, Vivian Johnson and Billease Howell. ? W Events 19

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1 8 Events Graduation Climaxes Busy Years On June 6, 1974, 372 students graduated from Elston Senior l-ligh School. Barry Criswell, class president, led the 102nd graduating class into the gym, where they listened to guest speaker Dr. John Tucker, from Purdue North Central. He spoke on the need for individualism. Following his speech, Mr. Jones awarded top honors to Marilee Smith, valedlctorian, and Linda Yuhas, salutatorian. Rev. George Bowie gave the invocation and also the benediction. President ofthe School Board, Dr. Robert Taub, presented the diplomas.

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20 Events Students Experience Democratic Systems Ever wonder exactly how our governmental systems work? Last summer four Elston students gained enlightening political experience at Boys' and Girls' State where they participated in mock city, county, and state governments. Nancy Mershon and Cindy Edling attended Girls' State and Alex Armour and Ken Smith took part in Boys' State. Both sessions were held at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. The students were assigned to dorms, each representing a county, and floors, each representing a city. Each city was divided randomly into two political parties. Conventions were then held to decide party policies and to elect candidates for office. After elections, each member of the mock state had a governmental job for the rest ofthe week. Assemblies included informative lectures, honor presentations, and a talent show. All four representatives reported an enjoyable, valuable week.