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

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Different Cultures Hector Reyes and Spanish Club rest under the Arch of Kabah. The Yucantan Penninsula offered a variety of new cities for Spanish Club students. Mrs. Croft and tour guide Hector Reyes directed the group. Twenty students and six adults visited the ancient Mayan Ruins, spent a day shopping in the markets of Mayuana, and saw a colorful sound and light show at Uxmal. To end the trip, the group stayed in Cozumel, an island east of the Yucatan. Most everyone spent two days sunbathing or doing some last minute shopping. Students also enjoyed swimming and snorkeling in the Caribbean. This trip proved to be relaxing as well as educational. The next trip planned is to Spain in June. Mrs. Croft’s group will be joined by students from Springfield, Missouri. Here’s to a safe and happy trip! 29

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Students Observe An Elston student had a chance to experience something most people her age don’t have the opportunity to do. She took the chance and made the most of it. As a sophomore, Jennifer Davies left for Sydney, Australia on January 24, 1980. She stayed with Lee and Estelle Thiesfield, who are friend of her family. For seven months “Bebo” went to school at Chatsworth High School, swam under the direction of Forbes Carlile, the Australian Olympic swim coach, and learned about the culture of Australia. Bebo” with her Australian friends. When Jennifer first arrived in Sydney, she took achievement tests to see where she stood with the Australian students. The scores of her tests placed her in the eleventh grade. Her school uniform consisted of a grey skirt, white blouse, white anklets and black shoes. The subjects she took were much the same as the ones we have. As part of her geography curriculum, Jennifer spent a week at Lake Jindabyne in the Sowy Mountains, where they studied land features. Swim practice took up a large portion of Jennifer’s day. Her spirit and dedication earned her 4th in the 100m butterfly and 5th in the 100m breaststroke at the state meet. For extra spending money, she delivered pamplets for the North Shore Times. These pamplets were delivered weekly. Having this experience has given “Bebo” a chance to learn the attitudes of a different culture. As Bebo stated, “It was a good experience, made a lot of good friends, and I hope to live there someday.” 28 The Sydney Opera House in Australia.

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Candidates Shimmer In The Michigan City Jaycees again hosted the annual Laporte County Junior Miss Scholarship Pageant. Thirteen senior girls from the area competed for the local title. Eight of these girls were from Elston. They were Sheila Buhle, Sarah Flint, Lisa Kemp, Sarah Locke, Beth McNabb, Julie Schooley, Jodie Taub and Diane Weninger. During a three week rehearsal, the contestants learned a physical fitness routine, practiced their individual talents, and each had a personal interview with the panel of judges. They also had a chance to work together and get to know each other. The personal interview was worth 35% of the total percentage. Individual talent was worth 20%, Physical fitness, poise, appearance, and scholastic achievement were all worth 15%. Jodie Taub was selected to represent LaPorte County in the State Pageant. She travelled to Frankfort where thirty-nine Hoosier girls competed for the state title. Jodie was picked as one of the twelve finalists. Other winners in the Michigan City pageant were Julie Schooley for physical fitness; Dianne Weninger for congeniality; and Sarah Flint was chosen the second runner-up. Congratulations to all the contestants for a super job. Lisa Kemp concludes her flute solo with a smile.