Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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Putting on the charm. Senior Jim Snow does a little curtsy as he presents sophomore Lisa Winkler with a balloon. The balloons were sold by the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) for their annual Homecoming fund raiser. Subtle but nice. With the simplicity of a painted “M”, band member Diane Dickerhoff, junior, shows her spirit while playing the fight song at the Homecoming outdoor pep rally. The many facets of Homecoming. With the many varied activities of Homecoming come many moods. Emotions ranged from enthusiasm portrayed by Busi- ness Department Chairman, Mr. Don Fortner, donning the school colors, to a more pensive attitude, as shown by sophomore Kristen Komyatte, contemplating the up- coming game. Greg Brazel junior, gives a sigh of relief after competing in the tug-of-war, while sophomore Floyd Stoner gears his mind toward the upcoming tricy- cle race. Framed in paper. Sophomore Andrea Petravich and freshman Jenifer Lucksich put on the finishing touches of the football players’ locker room. “E ecorating the locker room helps get the guys psyched up before the games, especially for Homecoming,” stated sophomore Bridgett Viellieu, cheerleader. Charging with the ball. Captain Larry Hemingway, senior, attempts to outrun his Trojan opponent to score a touchdown. Unfortunately, the team suffered a defeat of 14-17 in overtime. 14 Homecoming

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Tight spots. Squeezing into those unreachable spots junior Melissa Bados puts forth her effort towards com- pleting the junior float, Tigger. Stuffing flowers can be tedious but the finished product makes the long hours of work worthwhile. All the right moves. Junior Matt Proudfoot and date Mary Beth George do their own thing as they enjoy the music of “Upper U.S. Showband” at the Homecoming dance. 4 Sweat and toil. Smoke-filled eyes and the heat from the grill were just some of the conditions the Speech and Debators had to endure during the annual Chicken Barbeque. By the end of the eve, the Speech and Deba- tor Team had prepared chicken for 400 people. U I never thought I would end up at the bottom of the football team’s pile,” said sophomore Dan Tharp. 99 Dan wasn’t aware of the consequences of wearing a Trojan football jersey at the Homecoming pep assembly, as the seniors once again demonstrated their upperclassmen power by forcing sophomores to wear the blue and yellow Trojan colors. Sophomore Dan Tharp was subjected to the most severe punishment by being the player that the football team tackled at the Homecoming pep assembly. As if there had been a fumble, each mem- ber of the football team hurdled onto the pile while Dan struggled at the bottom, trying to catch his breath. At that moment, Dan said that he knew the price that the Trojans were going to pay and most of all, he wished he had never worn the Blue and Gold. Homecoming 1 3

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a 0 As Amy was crowned Queen, the final verdict of the floats was announced. Seniors triumphantly took first with Winnie the Pooh and the Junior Class proudly received second with their accomplishment of Tigger the Tiger. Although the Sophomore Class came in third with Roo the Kangaroo, they stole the show as they captured the Spirit award. Tired and contented, students re- turned home. For most, alarms do not ring on a Satur- day morning; nevertheless, the freshmen were up bright and early to decorate the cafeteria in Winnie the Pooh characteristics for the night to come. By 7:30 p.m., the parking lot was full as couples made their way to the first dance of the year. “The Homecoming dance was very special because it was the first time every body got together after summer and it got the year off to a good start,” enthused sophomore Susie Hackett. As the Band, The Upper U.S. Showband, displayed their talent, the dance floor was invaded by fast-moving stu- dents. During the band’s break students got into the act by singing into the microphones as if they were the rock stars. As the musicians packed away their mate- rials and the clock reared 11:30 p.m., the dance drew to an end. It dawned on the students that another Homecoming had come and gone. Memories of late night float construction, the excitement of the game, and all of the activities that make Homecoming unique were savored. All wrapped up into one, Homecoming gave the year an optomistic charge. chand and Lisa Trilli with escort alumni Hal Morris; Queen Amy Lcnnertz accompanied by senior Mart For- eit and sophomore princess Kelly Harle along with soph- omore Jeff Pavelta. Homecoming Court, freshman princess Melinda Beech with escort sophomore Jim Palmer; junior princess Maryne Harr accompanied by Steve Goldberg; Senior princesses Sue Reddel along with alumni Chris Mar- Homecoming 1 5