Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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Caught out of the water and into Geometry class, freshman Michelle Kelchak peeps over her folder to observe class time activities. In order to enhance the flavor of the chicken, sophomore Greg Benkovich sprays it down as part of his duties during the annual chicken barbecue. To make sure everything is in place and working properly, senior Bob Bukvich makes a final check on the Senior Class float. 12 Homecoming

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People celebrated his birthday from California to Florida . . . while others stayed up to the early hours of the morning just to say Hi, as Mickey Mouse passed through their town on his cross- nation train ride. Though Mickey didn ' t officially stop in Munster, he and his 50th birthday celebration stopped by to help celebrate homecoming activities. Prefaced by weeks of hard work, Mickey ' s world took form on Monday of Homecoming week. Spirit Week began the excitement with students dressing a ' bit ' differently. Nostalgia, Costume, jersey, and Red and White day were traditionally celebrated. However, a new day was added to change the pace. Following the nation-wide fad started by John Belushi and National Lampoon ' s Animal House, a popular movie, students robed the halls in draped togas, and ornate laurel wreaths. Those, who proved to be too timid to appear at school clothed only in a bed sheet, could still dress spiritedly by wearing wierd color combinations for the combined Flash-and-Clash or Toga day. Besides wearing pink polka-dot shirts and purple striped pants, students tried their luck at making the halls look colorful and spirit-oriented in the rebirth of the hall decorating contest. Amid colorful streamers, creative Walt Disney posters, immaginative class banners and literally thousands of balloons, students arrived at school to find something was different. Creativity and spirit was measured to decide the winners. FiVst place was captured with a three way tie by the Meet the leader of the theme... Mickey Mouse Walt Disney comes alive with the rebirth of old traditions and the forming of new ones All sophomore eyes are drawn to Mickey just before he reaches the judging stand and was later declared the winning float. Homecoming 11

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freshmen, sophomores, and seniors. With the big game approaching fast, the Senior Class took charge of the annual bonfire. Displaying class spirit, the junior girls dressed in their Powder Puff jerseys. With half portraying the Homecoming opponent, the Warriors, and half acting as the Mustangs, the girls held a scrimmage, with the Mustangs, of course, being victorious. The senior girls, with the aid of old bras, followed by running around the fire shrieking, Senior girls support the Mustangs. As they hurried to finish the incomplete floats, students scurried to finalize details before the 1:30 p.m. Friday deadline. As the last float entered the Christian Reformed Church parking lot, the judging began. With short delay, the marching band arrived and Ridge Road became the territory of the Homecoming parade. Soon after, the trike race, sponsored by the student government, pedaled off. The competition took place between the class officers and their sponsors, with the juniors capturing first place. This junior victory added points toward the spirit plaque. Speech and Debate Team members took a lesson in cooking as they held their annual chicken barbecue. Tickets were sold at $3.50 for adults and $1.75 for children. During the game, Goofy, Dumbo, and Mickey Mouse surveyed the field from behind the endzones but they still stood tall as the Mustangs unexpectedly fell to the Calumet Warriors, 12-7. The Homecoming Court was introduced while the band played, When You Wish Upon a Star, Meet the leader of the theme... Mickey Mouse lust before decorating the sophomore hall during Spirit Week, sophomores Amy Kiernan and Kristin Donnersberger put the finishing touches on their mural which added to their first place tie. Proving to be a true Mickey Mouse fan, sophomore Michele Rudzinski becomes a part of the Walt Disney atmosphere. Proud of their hard work, the junior students demonstrate class spirit by keeping company with Dumbo the elephant. Homecoming 11