Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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Striving To Achieve New Distinction I ' m overwhelmed with a desire for new ideas . . . My actions now take on a significance . . . And I reflect on traditions I have fostered . . . A tattered, checkered flag Telling the tale of triumph in its wear . . . Reflecting the pride of two senior classes. A rusty, antique bell Transformed into a red and white wonder . . . Celebrating in sound our triumph . . . Mourning silently our defeat. Sectional Spirit Week . . . Ignited by class rivalry . . . Classes cheered . . . then masses . . . All were caught in a whirlwind of enthusiasm. My reflections envision the Northcote bridge . . . Its scars unseen under coats of red and white. I continue to recall the simple things . . . The fascination of class rings . . . Four years of my life embedded in cords . . . Senior Week . . . Its Prank Day and parties . . . A last look at friends. I helped build these few traditions . . . I leave them now to the future. Far Left — THE VICTORY BELL . . . presented by the Class of ' 68 . . . surrounded by Karen Malo, Marjorie Trent, Patty Speelman, Barb Jankura, Gail Burke, Debi Skelley. Left — SENIOR CORDS ... a display of four years ' achieve- ment . . . Cheryl Hart, Ken Grasty, Ron Shlensky, Carol Sobek. Below — THE VICTORY FLAG ... its accidental be- ginning . . . from a tablecloth to a meaningful tradition. PROLOGUE 9

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Far Upper Left— TEAHOUSE PROMOTION . . . Mr. Ed Burkhardt receiving a Chinese hat from Mr. John Toth . . . faculty joking. Far Lower Left — BASKETBALL COACHES ... Mr. Dick Hunt, Mr. Ed Robertson . . . humor in a dome of tense action. Left— CONVOCATION CUTIES ... Mr. Ruben Vela, Mr. Tom Whitely, Mr. Ron Corson, Mr. Robert Speelman ... a Paragon chorus-line. Below— FACULTY GET-TOGETHERS . . . Mrs. Betsey Wilson, Miss Sherry Romine, Mrs. Lori Tribbett, Mr. Ruben Vela . . . spontaneous parties at Tribbett ' s. Youthful Humor, Activities Accent School Our faculty . . . Stepping from a world of formality To that of a student ' s youthful enthusiasm . . . Academic prowess to be proven . . . The supposed “classroom rigidity softened By a sense of humor necessary to survive. A close-knit faculty Impressing upon students ideals for perfection . . . Leaving room for their views In thought-provoking discussions. Satisfaction fulfilled in teaching As a once-distant barrier between faculty, student Dissolves with a growing informality. Faculty gatherings . . . Their bowling league ... a Sox park outing. Spring vacation . . . ten days in the Bahamas Soaking up the sun, scenery, excitement . . . Adventures relayed in class discussions. Post school-day sessions at The Town Club, Ben ' s . . . The faculty lounge . . . Their fun place to go With coffee cups, birthday cakes, messages. Our faculty . . . igniting our spirit of youth. PROLOGUE 1 1