Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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— 10 Homecoming — MAKEUP AND CLOWNS aren’t restrict- ed to Halloween and the circus. Distribu- tive Education Clubs of America (DECA) members junior Katrina Blazek and seniors Jennifer Baron and Robyn Eisner’s smiles generate the Homecoming mood. “ . . . AND THE HOMECOMING queen is Michelle Kelchak,” announces Student Body President senior Irene Fabisiak. Sur- prise registers on Michelle’s face as the loud speakers, announce her victory, and make her dream become a reality.

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ood-bye Freedom Getting in the habit again Lying in bed sound asleep, the buzzer rings and he realizes his reign of freedom has vanished. As the first full day of school arrives, Dan tries to fake sleeping until he hears a scream from downstairs . . . “Breakfast is ready.” With his daily rou- tine revived, he hurries to leave home by 7:40 p.m. or he will miss the bus. He pulls himself out of bed, jumps in the shower and, with toast in hand, scurries toward the bus. Upon arrival at school, he saw an un- usual mob of people hurrying through the halls. Dan bumped into a large number of “lost” freshman wandering aimlessly in the halls. Seniors walked into class late, using the excuse, “We were lost.” Al- though he tried to see his guidance coun- selor, he was not able to make his way through the throngs of concerned students with last minute schedule changes. Lunch, like the Guidance Office, proved to be a mad rush as students fought for tables and “cuts in line”, as they showed off their new class status. Dan bumped into the Co-Captain of the Football Team, Mike Bukowski, who said, “We’ve got big dreams for this year, and I think we will be able to go far.” Dan sat down, overhearing all the girls talking about their “summer romances,” while the guys referred to them as “conquests.” The big Highland-Munster Homecoming game is the talk of the day since Home- coming would be held rather early. Mr. Marshak and Mr. Tennant were on their usual lunch patrol when three daring stu- dents began a food fight. As the bell sounded, ending lunch, everyone focused on plans for their first weekend. As the dismissal bell rang at 2:40 p.m., the hustle and bustle doubled as hundreds of students dashed out the door eager to enjoy the last days of summer weather. As the students left the building, they looked at the clock wishing they could turn time back three months, but in anticipation of eventful school year. SHARING SUMMER ADVENTURES, seeing old pals and saying good-bye to graduates all make up the traditional yearbook handout in August. At first glance of the new Paragon, seniors Suzanne ElNagger, Amy Johnson and a friend share a few memories.

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BIRDS EYE VIEW from a window at sen- ior Danice Holler’s house permits a differ- ent perspective as finishing touches are added to the winning senior float, Fozzie Bear. RED AND WHITE compete with blue and yellow as the rival school colors represent the ever present “Battle of the Bridge.” muppets aint bridge now that’s something different S itting shivering on the far end of the football field with my friends Animal and Scooter, I, Fozzie, wished I was closer to the action. On the bright- ly illuminated football field, I per- ceived a bit of Homecoming ex- citement. The clock stood at 0:00, signify- ing that the game had gone into overtime, the score tied at 14-14. Cries of “Way to Go” echoed from the stands as the Mustangs scored a touchdown and succeeded in their two point conversion. The Trojans, faced with a must- score situation, lined up on the field. The pressure mounted; the Trojans scored. As a cheer rose from the visitors’ stands, the team realigned themselves for a try for two points. From my end of the field, it seemed as if both sides were “WE’RE NUMBER ONE.” After a Mus- tang touchdown, sophomore Dave Adich (85) praises the team’s effort from the side- lines. cheering equally for their team. An ear-splitting whistle sounded on the field. Highland’s attempt had failed. The game was over; Munster had defeated the High- land Trojans 22-20. A moment of ecstasy followed as the victorious Mustang fans sang the school song. As the play- ers left the field I overheard senior Vince Pokrifcak say, “if we would have lost, it would have been something we would have regret- ted for a long time. That’s pres- sure!” Looking back, it’s hard to be- lieve that two weeks ago I was just a pile of wood and chicken wire, but soon, everyone took me seri- ously. Sophomore Class sponsor Mr. George Pollingue said that when making Scooter, “the kids worked hard or they didn’t stay.” “Threats of cancelling float were enough to keep everyone in line. People wanted Homecoming enough to keep everything clean. That’s why vandalism was at an all time low,” added Senior Class sponsor Mr. Don Fortner. I started thinking that some stu- dents were in the wrong school un- til someone mentioned that I was observing Spirit Week. That ex- plained why on Monday everyone looked like a “nerd,” and on Tues- day I saw people dressed identical- ly for Two For Tuesday. Wednes- day seemed like Halloween with the students decked out in cos- tumes. Pink and purple hair with weird outfits became a common occurrence with Thursday’s Punk Day. Friday, students wore school colors for Red and White Day. On the last night of float, every- one was running around adding the finishing touches. Sophomores and juniors visited me, boasting that their classes had more accom- plished on Scooter and Animal than seniors had on me, Fozzie Bear. “The whole class cooperated and everyone wanted to build a good float. That was enough incen- OILET PAPER, CONFETTI and bal ions fill the air accompanied by seniors’ ■leers of V-I-C-T-O-R-Y during “Battle :ry.” AST MINUTE DETAILS enhance Foz e’s character as senior Mike Chelich adds finishing touch to the float.