Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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Parties, parking, prom ‘Always and Forever’ Taking place in the North Commons instead of the usual cafeteria, prom kicked off with the band To gether and lasted from 9 p.m. to midnight. Couples were found dancing underneath the mirror ball, which was a gift from the Senior Class and will be used at all proceeding proms. Pictures were also taken by Titak Studios for the cost of $7. To carry on the second half of the evening, post prom was held at Wicker Park Social Center from 1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m., where the band Santa Fe provided the musical entertainment. With the buffet style dinner line extending across the room, hungry couples were forced to wait until 3:45 a.m. to eat as much dancing was missed out on. With luck still holding out, Sunday ' s weather proved to be flawless as many couples headed out to a near by beach or cottage to give the weekend a final touch. With the aid of a cane and top hat, senior Greg Chona and freshman Julie Ingram take the stage. Prom 29

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In a moment by himself, senior Pat Chapin gets in the music and rocks out. Cravings abound as senior Jon Luksich and date chose from the wide variety of appetizers that were served at prom. In order to keep warm, junior Jim Cammarata sheds his jacket for his date. In turn he receives a thank you kiss. 28 Prom 4

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Getting Cool: not as easy as it looks With a flick of their wrists. West Side hoods shaped stage into threatening hangout. In the midst of a dream, juniors Julie Tussey and John Remmers portray the lovers, Tony and Maria, Nowhere to run— nowhere to hide. Wondering what lies on the corner ' s other side. Feeling tension— wanting to scream— GET COOL! With a flick of the wrist and a snap of the fingers, West Side Story became a reality for the 149 cast and crew members working on the musical. Under constant direction from Mr. Richard Holmberg, music department chairman, and Mr. Gene Fort, U.S. History teacher these same people transformed an empty stage into a dirty, steamy slum on the west side of New York City. The story, taking place on two hot summer nights, revolved around five basic characters, their friends, and the perils they faced with growing up. Showing this emotion posed to be somewhat difficult. West Side Story is considered to be dramatically as well as musically difficult. It is serious as opposed to other ' light-hearted ' musicals, stated Mr. Fort. Tension between the two rival gangs was relieved by dancing to numbers such as, America, Cool, nd Gee, Officer Krupke ' which were choreographed by Mrs. Helen Engstrom, Speech teacher, and Miss Kathy Dartt, English 10 teacher. With all the scenery, costumes, royalties, and make-up needed, the musical was by no means inexpensive. The production cost over $6,700 to perform. The final profit totaled over $4,300. As they took their bows for the final show, the performers were relieved as months of hard work and effort came to an end. 30 Musical