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

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To Exceptional Students Doug Elenz shows his “All American form. Amy Demasi relaxes after the race.

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Many Awards Given Due to their intelligence, athletic ability and good service in our community, some Elston students have earned very special awards. Every year the Abijah Bigelow Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution award two students from each high school a citation based on their record of citizenship. Doug Elenz received the “DAR” award and Jodie Taub was selected for the “Good Citizen Award”. Doug then had to write an essay for state competition on his activities, family, religion, America and his role in each of them. Swimmers Amy Demasi and Doug Elenz earned the “Most Promising Athlete” honors. These are given to an underclassmen on the basis of his her past athletic performance, sportsmanship and furtue potential. Amy earned this recognition during her Junior year when she won the 200 yd. freestyle and the 100 yd. backstroke at the sectionals. In the state meet held at Ball State University, she took a 3rd place in the backstroke. Doug became one of the most successful athletes from Michigan City. As a Junior in Sectional, he won the 50 yd. freestyle, the 100 yd. backstroke and was a member of the medley relay team which placed 2nd. At the state meet, Doug estabished a new state record in the 100 yd. backstroke as well as winning the 50 yd. freestyle. He also was Indiana’s “Swimmer of the Year” and received All American Honors. These students have kept the tradition of superiority which has always been associated with Elston. They have proved the pride and dedication that is prevelant in our school. Congratulations for jobs well done!! DAR winner Doug Elenz Good Citizen Jodie Taub 24

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Band Shatters Teachers as well as students find assemblies most enjoyable. A break from sitting in a classroom all day is always welcome! This year the “First National Band” came to Elston to perform their musical talents. They have appeared in many cities throughout the state. As the band played, you could look up in the bleachers and see kids dancing, singing, or just listening to the music. Even the faculty expressed its’ approval by joining in the action. Mr. Rumsey gave us an exhibition of his “Disco” talent!! Students appreciate the time and effort put into presenting these assemblies, but what is most important, they are fun experiences — together! When the “First National Band played its’ final song, applause rang through the gym- students and faculty were one! The First National Band. 1 £? J A band member laughs as the teachers dance. 26