Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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Wide Curriculum Expands Scopes Knowledge . . . the key to doors encountered in the future, a key mold- ed and shaped in many ways. Listening in lecture, as a multitude of students observe thoughts, con- cepts, and suggestions presented by an instructor, each one interpreting it in his own way and applying those thoughts to his daily life and quest for knowledge. An individual student formulates his own ideas and con- victions, possibly agreeing with what is presented to him and correlating it with his own views. Or perhaps he rejects the concepts, thinking they have no valid part in the way he feels. Being part of a lively discussion group gives opportunities to reject theories, defend a stand, stimulate an argument over a point, present evidence in support of a belief or question the hypothesis of another. Sitting at a carrel in the Resource Center, absorbed in an English novel, writing feverishly to finish an extended reading, or puzzling over a difficult math problem occupy the hours of study lime. Numerous challenges are offered and met at Munster High School as students strive to prepare their future as responsible citizens, working to strengthen the future of a nation. The destiny of tomorrow is being shaped today by students WITHIN OUR DOMAIN. Jane Woodward vivaciously defends a stand in English seminar as the group discusses litera- ture. Ready to add her views is Kathy Vieweg. Munster High School’s class of 1968 hears a government lecture pre- sented by student teacher Miss Fran Hagberg. Lectures are an integral part of life at MHS, with the facilities being used extensively by the English, social studies, and science departments to expand the concept of large group learning. Up she goes! Ross Maroe gives Pam Eisner a big boost as she searches inside her locker for a needed book. STUDENT LIFE 5

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Marcia Boldt, Barbara Hoffman. Jackie Frantz, and Linda Leirer turn the Commons into a colorful collage of artwork. Brad Stone reflects the reading life of a student . . . being com- pletely absorbed in a book, reflecting about the message of the author, and applying the ideas to the daily process of living.

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Activities editors Peg Krol and Barb Kostka work busily to meet a yearbook deadline. The Commons Area is a daily meeting place for all MHS students, a place to congregate, relax, laugh, talk, and unwind from the academic routine. Carrels for individual study and shelves upon shelves of reference books in every subject identify the resource center at MHS. The emphasis is on individual study and a student can use the center to the fullest advantage in addition to decreasing his amount of homework. Exceptional Facilities Meet Educational Needs Long after the final bell releases students from another day, the yawn- ing corridors stand empty and silent. The school building is quiet and peaceful. Shelves in the resource center are neatly arranged, and carrels stand braced for the next onslaught of stu- dents. The lecture halls are great empty caverns and the Commons Area, normally the focal point of a student’s day, is now bereft of any signs of life. Row upon row of seats in the auditorium wait to be filled with eagerly chattering students. The majestic velvet curtains are closed, shutting out the secrets of the stage. The maze of corridors are void of sound. Buff colored lockers, which are home to a student during the day, now have no identity as they keep a lonely vigil, standing side by side. Empty and silent, but only tempo- rarily. Soon the corridors will come alive once again as still another day begins WITHIN OUR DOMAIN.