Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Dream Come True Promgoers Choose Welsh and Bonta as Queen and King Prom — the gala event of the year — took place on Friday, May 4 at the Greek Hall in Merrillville. “Un Soir A Paris (A Night In Paris) was the theme. This traditional event, spon- sored by the junior and senior classes, began at eight p.m. with a catered din- ner, followed by dancing from nine to twelve. Entertainment was provided by the local band, Framework. Promgoers selected Bob Bonta and Mary Carol Welsh, who led the tradi- tional dance, as prom King and Queen. Upon leaving, couples re- ceived souvenir goblets to com- memorate the evening. Gary Babicka and Nikki Zelin make a toast. Sue Frazzini pours a drink for her date.

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CAST South Pacific gana Michelle A. Jao jrome Rodney A. Jao enry Rodger A. Jao nsign Nellie Forbush Jennifer Stern Linda Wilczynski mile de Becque Don A. Sorbello Radmar A. Jao loody Mary Elaine S. Miles lewpot Andy Galler uther Billis Joe Adams rofessor Bob Boby t. Joseph Cable, U.S.M.C. . Rich Verduzco apt. Geo. Bracket, U.S.N Jay Boby MDR. Wm. Harbison, U.S.N Kevin Farmer iat Roxanne Gard t. “Buzz” Adams Brian Demkowicz U.S. Seabees, Sailors and Marines Mike Burroughs Tony McKinley Mark Close Eric Grafton Jay Close John Davis U.S. Navy Nurses . Suzie Bunjam Laura Burton Susan Craig Cathy Duffy Kathleen Fitzgerald Mary Joy Hnat Crystal Jackson Sylvia Lopez Drama Club Provides an Enchanted Evening On May 10-13 Andrean presented its Spring Musical South Pacific, adapted from James A. Michener’s novel, Tales of the South Pacific. In the play, Emile de Becque, a fugitive French planter, falls in love with En- sign Nellie Forbush on an island in the war-torn Pacific. Nellie refuses Emile’s proposal for marriage because she learns he is the father of two native children, Ngana and Jerome. She sings to the nurses, “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” but can’t stop loving Emile. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Joseph Cable has fallen in love with Liat, a young Tonkinese girl. Emile de Becque and Joseph Cable go to the Marie Louise islands to observe Japanese troops and ships to get in- formation. Cable is killed, but Emile returns and is reunited with Nellie. South Pacific was produced by director Bobby Samar and assistant director Mark Ligda. Andrean’s music director, Mr. Freedman, conducted the music. Jennifer Mirich Charlotte Oates Connie Oates Helen O’Connell Rosie Ornelas Jeanie Ring Wendy Rogers Jill Stern Nurses do their daily laundry. Nellie sings “Honey Bun” during the Thanksgiving show. Bloody Mary brings Lieutenant Joseph Cable to Bali Ha’i, where he falls in love with Liat. Student Life — 23

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Jen Pishkur and Matt Gariup, voted Best Couple by the senior class, share a special moment together. Jim Zaloudek and Karen Dorris engage in the lively art of conversation. Among the elegantly clad dancers at Prom ’84 are Michele David and Jeff Kamradt. Chris Kerr and Pam Wallace make wishes by the fountain. Student Life — 25