Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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— Speech Club members — FRONT ROW: C. Bond, L. Moore, J. Bryan, A. Kovach, T. Nagle. ROW TWO: S. Jusko, B. Butkus, D. Treder, D. Good, L. Anderson, J. Gubitz, Mrs. H. Engstrom. ROW THREE: M. Hymen, P. Green, J. Buvala, M. Brazina, V, Astolas, G. Blohm, K. Kirincic, S. Gilman. ROW FOUR: K, Rosenwinkel, R. Robertson, W. Forsythe, L. Firedman, L. Slport, N. Lengyel, P. Cooper, B. Braden. ROW FIVE: J. Latiman, G. Castillo, E. W ' oess, L. Rosentein, C. Kraus, J Thompson, D. Cornwell, S. Atkins. BACK ROW: T. McDonald, D. Forsythe, R. Messersmith, P. Davis, L. Carlson, R. Gvure, M. Bosch, C. Stewart, D. Holajter. Speech Team “To promote leadership through excellence in all forms of oral com- munication was the main goal of the Speech and Debate Club. Mem- bers were kept busy taping books for blind children, holding a practice tourney, and ratifying a club consti- tution. The largest project was planning Munster’s first state meet on January 27. Twenty-three schools were repre- sented, and MHS finished first. The orators also won first place trophies at Wainwright and Hobart, second in the Calumet Forensic League Championship, and third at Monti- cello. Sectionals found Munster sweeping the tournament with 70 points. MHS speakers also returned victorious from Regional competition with the first place trophy. Carol-rae Kraus placed first in dramatic interpretation at State Finals April 6, earning the honor of competing in National Finals in June. Mike Bosch was third in orator- ical declamation and Neil Wolf finished fourth in boy’s extempora- neous. Also representing MHS at State were Gayle Blohm, Debbie Treder, Peter Davis, Barb Hoffman, John Bleicher, and Rich Messersmith. Ron Gvure practices for his discussion round. Speech club vice president Linda Anderson presents part of her humorous cutting.

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Mixed Ensemble— FRONT ROW: Jill Ogren, Joanie Blieden, Gabriella Castillo. ROW TWO: Ruth Procario, Sandy Sutter, Kathy Grow, Mary Alice Baxter ROW THREE: Ron Baudino, Dave Clark, Pat Lavery, Chuck Livingston, Dave Pope. ROW 7 FOTJR: Steve Walsh. Ross Maroe, Gary Levenberg, Gary Egnatz, Dick Good. The group proved their vocal abilities through the Northern Indiana School Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Association contest. Choral Groups Win First Pi h.cc Rating in State Contest Many opportunities for young vocalists to sing and perform were offered through the expanded music department at Munster High. Under the direction of Mr. Rich ard Holmberg, the ensembles achieved high ratings in competition, as well as performing for various organizations and service clubs dur- ing the 1967-68 year. The ensembles were able to prove their vocal abilities through the Regional and State Northern Indiana School Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Association. The Mixed Ensemble re- ceived a first at regionals and at state. These ratings were also posted by the Girl s Ensemble and the Boy’s Ensemble. Two more groups, the Barbershop Quartet and the Sextet, won first places at regionals and earned second at state. The Munster High ensembles per- formed at the annual Christmas con- cert on December 21, adding an especially festive note to the holi- days. March 26 began a spirited spring season as the five groups at a Pre-Contest concert, performed the numbers selected for competition The Girl ' s Ensemble rated first at regionals and state. They performed at the annual Christmas concert and Pre-Contest concert in the spring. FIRST ROW: Jeanine Bryan. ROW TWO: Barb Connor, Ruth Teplin- sky. ROW THREE: Mary Lynn Davis, Nancy Belshaw, Thea Coulis. BACK ROW: Pam Hulett, Barb Kennel, Gayle Gyure. ORGANIZATIONS 95

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Pi aces Third in State Finals; Debate Team Expands ' How does this evidence sound?” question Howie Silverman as fellow debaters Kathie Rosen- winkel and Paul Czyzewski listen to his arguments while preparing for a meet. The material used in the arguments is obtained from the extensive note card file. “Resolved: that Congress should establish uniform regulations to con- trol criminal investigation pro- cedure ’ was a topic that kept Munster High debaters busy taking either an affirmative or negative stand. Varsity debaters included Neil Wolf, Greg Malovance, Howie Sil- verman, Eileen Woess, Chris Sprin- get, Ken Miller, Larry Gray, Kathie Rosenwinkel, and Larry Alport. Comprising the sub-varsity team were Greg Schooler, Gabriella Castil- lo, Steve Crary, Paul Czyzewski, and Neil Goodman, Mr. Ed Burkhardt coached the speakers. Neil Wolf was top finisher for the year, winning a third at Munster’s debate meet and placing eighth at Hobart. Neil’s speaker points quali- fied him for a Degree of Distinction in the National Forensic League. He was the first Munster orator to re- ceive the honor. Neil Wolf expounds on theories in his debate. MHS debate team members are— FRONT ROW: Eileen Woess, Mr. Ed Burkhardt ROW TWO: Kathie Rosenwinkel. ROW THREE: Greg Malo- vance, Greg Schooler, Neil Goodman, Larry Alport. BACK ROW : Howie Silverman, Ken Miller, Paul Czyzewski. ORGANIZATIONS 97