Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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puters. Make-believe Congressmen proposed bills ranging from cuts in defense spending to reforming tax laws as other leaders and chairmen became entranced with the competi- tive debates in the Hopcal Govern- ment simulation exercise. Innovative learning techniques enticed students as a Sociology class staged a lunch time fight to record the amazed stu- dent reaction. Individual interests clutched others as the Scuba Club explored the murky depths of France Park in Lo- gansport while Chess Team mem- bers spent countless hours of prac- tice on the way to their National competition. Not only were students in academ- ics and organizations susceptible to this rampant spirit, but so were ath- letes. The Boys’ Tennis team ad- vanced to semi-state playing as if they were vying for the Wimbleton championship. With the same emo- tional feeling in mind, the 12-2 Girls’ Swimming team swam to a tenth place finish at state. Perhaps the administration should post signs on the doors entering the school warning students . . . Caution: This could be catchy. Don ' t fight it- schod infects oil interests Two faced. Going beyond the normal dress code of red and white day, junior Brian Bohling anxiously awaits his class battle cry during the Homecoming pep rally. Just one more drop. Awaiting the color change from the final drop of iodine, junior Rick Dernulc and sopho- more Ron Harding become engrossed in their chemis- try laboratory experiment. Hats off to Daffy. We re no. 1 shouts junior Kim Plesha as she exemplifies her spirit on behalf of the Junior Class before the Homecoming parade. The ju- niors later went on to capture first place with their winning float, Daffy Duck!” Key in. Waiting for her measure leading into the Mickey Mouse song, junior Angie Bubala becomes wrapped up in the band ' s practice in preparation for their performance at Walt Disney World during spring break. A different spectrum. While inserting a magnesium ribbon into the bunsen burner flame. Mr. James Thom- as assists sophomore John Fredericks as he catches the fascination of chemistry class during the lab.

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• : ■ ' A I „ M Caught in the act of Student Life Practice makes perfect. Preparing for an upcoming concert, sopho- more Debbie Kish strives to reach her alto note while studying a piece of music from The King and I during choir. Anticipating a reaction. Completing the last step of her chemistry lab. sophomore Amy Goldenberg adds hydrochloric acid to her solution awaiting the results of the gaseous reaction. A s the curtains separated, the stage appeared ob scure with nondistinct figures. A silent, yet impa tient audience sat restless in their seats anticipat ing the first scene. Suddenly, the lights blared and anxious eyes headed for the M.A.S.H. surround ings as Radar ' s head was listening to the ground At that very moment, students became caught in the act. Whether this act consisted of capturing first place in the Speech and Debate State competition, expanding knowledge as the Advanced Placement Biology class visited Rush-Presby- terian St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago or just simply being obsessed in the diet craze, students were involved in a variety of acts. As student life extended beyond the “norm,’’ a mofding spirit brought an unprecedented second place for the seniors while innovative learning methods such as surveying personal- ity traits in Sociology class became amazing. Students be- came engrossed with the little things such as selling box after box of M M’s or pound after pound of oranges and grapefruit to help finance the Marching Band’s trip to Walt Disney World in Florida, or Distributive Education Clubs of America’s (DECA) annual trip to State competition in Indianapolis. As activities became more addictive, there were some which were time-consuming but satisfying. Sleepy over- worked bodies could be noticed as the Paragon staff members worked an average of 20 hours a week, while Crier spent late Thursday nights at the printer for the production of the bi- weekly newspaper. Students partook in different areas of stu- dent life activities as they all were caught in the act. Rookie rowdies. Determined to proveto the rest of the school that they have the most spirit, Freshman Class members give it their best shot at cheering during the battle cry. 0 Student Life