Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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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.

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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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PIGTAILS, FUNNY GLASSES, and Mother’s old clothes constitute senior Tammy Thorton’s outfit for “Nerd Day.” ANIMAL DRUMS UP a third place finish in the float competition for the juniors. CAPTAIN MUSTANG, ALIAS junior Dan Sipkowsky, boosts morale as he shows off during the Homecoming parade. — 12 Homecoming —