Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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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 —

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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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V” IS FOR victory claims sophomore float, Scooter. “Scoot Up to a Victory” re- ceived a second place in the float judging competition, behind the seniors. LOOKING THEIR BEST, seniors Tammy Thorton and Jeff Markowitz smile for their Homecoming pictures as the pho- tographer positions them with professional care. cont. tive to finish,” explained Secre- tary Treasurer sophomore Tricia Koman. So on they worked into the wee hours of the night. While floats neared completion Thursday night, the cheerleaders busied themselves leaving candy on the football players’ pillows with wishes of “Dreaming Up A Victory,” and later t.p.ed the football players houses. “Having our houses t.p.ed was an extra in- spiration to the team. It’s nice to know people cared,” said senior A1 Nowack, tri-captain. As I was assembled inside the garage, I noticed the morning had dawned clear and cold. Last min- ute details were added to perfect the floats. From the float sites and school, students traipsed to the football field for the pep rally. A special surprise awaited the stu- dent body as team mascot Captain Mustang, junior Dan Sipkowsky debuted. As the pep rally broke up, stu- dents headed back to the floats, picked up the Homecoming mums they’d purchased from the cheer- leaders, or bought balloons from Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) clowns. At 1:30 p.m. sharp, judging of the floats began at the Christian Reformed Church. “The floats were the best we’ve ever judged. They were all well designed and constructed,” agreed judges Mrs. De Hawkins and Mrs. Ruth Stout, art teachers. Following the Marching Band, the Drill Team and the princess cars, my friends and I strutted down Ridge Road and Columbia Avenue. They parked us by the football field to rest. As Animal, Scooter and I waited on the field we heard talk of painting the Bridge red and white. 1 thought that the town hired people to do that, even though it was sloppy. Meanwhile, across the street, Speech and Debate members bus- ily turned chickens for the chicken ALL HANDS ARE needed to raise the rainbow as freshmen Mona ElNaggar, Bret Robbins and Jo Anne Bame decorate for the “Rainbow Connection” dance. TO RELIEVE SORE feet, senior Robin Stoner removed her shoes and continues dancing to the music of “Smuggler.” — Homecoming 13 —