Mishawaka High School - Miskodeed Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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Alumnus John Lang participates in the summer band performance at the ice cream social. Family and friends of the band members enjoy a day of fun. Ice Cream Social 11

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Traditions Add Steps to Our Paths Back to school began when so few of us noticed it. It was in the air on the sounds of trumpets and clarinets. It bounced off the brick front of our school out into the open ears of passers- by and overworked band parents. Any of them could tell you the true date school started. Mr. Cecil didn ' t know schools had vacations. Band directors know each year blends in with the next with only a short pause for a summer picnic and moonlit walk. Football coaches, principals, and others so dedi- cated suffer from the same malady. The Band Boosters and other volun- teer forces help alleviate much of the strain that goes with running a program and running a school. That volunteer help was evident in the pink and choco- late cakes topped with vanilla ice- cream. Band fathers delivered the ice- cream in huge drums, hoping it wouldn ' t melt before the crowd arrived, and one by one band mothers dotted the front lawn bringing the cakes and goo- dies for our delight. The cakes rested on tables nestled be- tween the hedges on that day school really began. The evening was lovely, the weather perfect (old worn expres- sions our English teachers try to get us not to use, but, oh, how they fit that day). The audience was comprised of people who had retired from the school system and their friends, band parents and brothers and sisters and girlfriends and boyfriends, and little children on blankets. Their gaze was intent upon the players as the band director guided the melodies. We will continue to do what we have done; some traditions are worth the keeping. Others will take a new path upon our direction. New traditions will be formed by our strong will and com mitment to leave a bit of ourselves be hind. Perhaps next year we will see new alums sitting behind glistening musica instruments blaring a tune we will al recognize. Our past is a part of our selves today. We will shape it for tomor row so that it will grow with us and become stronger. Hang on as our past present, and future footsteps blend to gether for one final, definite note. Karen Kobb, Cathy Skierez, and Kevin Baker, summer band members, play intently . . . Friend ' s lay back and relax, while listening to the original music played by the band. Warren Chamberlin has difficulty in deciding which piece of cake to choose. Mary Pavone and Lynn Willamowski relax with refreshments. 10 Ice Cream Social

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The gang gets together for a little after school entertainment. The pom-pon girls take time out to cheer with the crowd. 12 Student Fun