Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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Distant ‘normal’ nears as students adjust “Normal” seemed so far away, espe- cially after the fire and construction prob- lems confronted students. Danger Keep Out” signs, however, didn’t prevent stu- dents from taking it in stride. On Thursday, when students returned, they had to go out of their way to avoid the North Building. Some had to transport the contents of their North Building lock- ers into their friend ' s lockers in the South Building, while others were forced to car- ry their books in bags or knapsacks. Upon entering the building, mobs of stu- dents stampeded to the lists showing the new room locations. Once arriving at the designated class areas, make-shift desks and materials were provided for student use. Socializ- ing during class time was cut down in or- der to accommodate the five classes be- ing held in the auditorium. Besides crowding into every available space in the South Building, administra- tors had to move some classes to the middle school. Students were given a 15 minute passing period, rather than the usual 7, to compensate for the longer walk. Since they had to walk outside, stu- dents made a habit of wearing their coats all day long. The coats not only protected them from the damp weather, but also from the coldness contained within the classroom. Even students whose classes were not relocated were still affected, as they had to adapt to crowded hallways and lockers. These disturbances added to the al- ready existing construction and opening hassles. With a delay in supply ship- ments, athletic facilities were behind schedule, forcing teams to find alterna- tive locations for practice and competi- tion. Volleyball team members looked to the middle and elementary schools for practice sessions. These girls, as well as soccer and track team members, jour- neyed more than usual as a result of no home meets. Besides these problems, team members had to cheer each other on to make-up for the low fan turnout. Gazing about inside or outside the building, one could find 1507 determined students attempting to take the year in stride. Taking it in stride 7

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STUDENTS WERE NOT the only ones forced to adapt to the changes. Families and friends waited anxiously for 444 days until the Iranian government released the 52 hostages. THREE ENGLISH CLASSES crowded on the audito- rium stage as administrators scrambled for alterna- tive classroom space CIRCUMSTANCES SIMILAR TO that of a college campus arose as classes were relocated in Middle school following the fire. With the extra distance between classes students were given 15 minutes passing time, rather than the usual 7. WITH THE USE of all available space in the South Building, students had to budget their socializing time in order to make it through suicide corner , and still arrive to class on time. AFTER HAVING TO evacuate their North Building lockers, some students carried knapsacks. Still oth- ers. including junior Tim Markowicz, found a friend in the South Building who would share his already crowded locker. 6 Taking it in stride AFTER FIRE DELAYS, rain, and weeks of prepara- tion, the Junior Class still managed to complete Tony in time for float judging, in which he was pro- nounced the winner. AS SEVERAL CLASSES were relocated in the South Building, seniors Gary Peterson and Kurt Ha- lum found Speech I class a little more relaxed in the teacher ' s lounge.

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Arcade of activities plows over doldrums Fighting your way past stacked cans of paint and 2x4 wooden planks, you stum- bled into yet another form of obstacle: the hallway. Hallways, specifically the additional center section, presented a few extra mo- ments of the day to socialize or gossip with friends. Blotches of students appear grouped together. To the left you are showered with strands of a cheerleader’s pom pons, and on the right you bump into a careless student, attempting to memorize his lines for opening night of one of the theatrical productions, Hello Dolly,” “Winnie the Pooh,” or Ten Little Indi- ans.’ Around the corner and past the wobbly ladder, girls were making googlie eyes at the group of nearby boys, all hoping to attend Homecoming, Chi, or Prom, what- ever the case may have been. Because of a loose floor tile, you stum- ble into your classroom and hear talk of the upcoming weekend activities. Wheth- er it was attending a Boys’ Varsity bas- ketball game, traveling to Indiana Univer- sity for the weekend, or attending a wild party in town, students beat those times with “nothing to do.” While some students answered the phone in dad’s office, others answered the drive-up order at McDonalds. If they did not get in the news helping Ronald Reagan win the election, some tried by experiencing the traumas of a once in a lifetime chance to participate in an actual Hollywood movie, “Four Friends.” All seemed to enjoy the relaxing moments found discussing the latest entertain- ment, fads, and music with friends in the warmth of cafeteria and hallways during the winter months. With the changing of the seasons, stu- dents moved their interests from inside to outside. Seniors grew antsy as gradu- ation drew near, while juniors and under- classmen looked to a fun-filled vacation of summer activities. Still both groups shared continued interest in traveling throughout the country, lyin g around beaches, or participating in summer sports. After ending the summer, you realize you actually made a complete revolution as once again you find yourself confront- ing new faces, new places, and you still managed to take it all in stride. HELPING HANDS WAS an important element in pro- ducing the children ' s production of Winnie the Pooh. Senior Kim Kelchak, Owl, helps Winnie, sen- ior Kerry Conner, fix her make-up while both use the last minutes to rehearse their lines. DURING THE ONLY pep rally held on the football field, Varsity cheerleaders and drill team members help the Junior class express their spirit. PASSING TIME ALLOWED students some extra minutes of socializing. Juniors Mike Bukowski and Tad Delaney take time off to find the key to the latest fad, the Rubix cube. IN THE LAST night of float preparations, weather conditions intensified to the point when winter ac- cessories were needed to keep warm. Even within the confines of a garage, senior Ed Gomez finds working with a down vest more comfortable. 8 Activities