Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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VAN Remedies a hectic day Taking time out for oneself may be beneficial to health Mike peered up at the clock on the wall and couldn’t believe his eyes. Only five more dreadful minutes of the school day. He was sure greatful. Everything that could have gone wrong during the day did. He couldn’t wait to get home to his room, put on his sweats and turn the stereo on as loud as possible. Until dinner, he was on his time. 2:40 was the time of the day most students looked forward to. “After being in school for six hours, my brain needs a rest. I look forward to coming home, laying down on my bed, and talking to my friends on the phone,” stated Christy Pecher, sophomore. “We talk about anything as long as neither of us has to think.” The varied activities in which a student engaged himself during his free time helped to ease the stress as well as the problems resulting from everyday life. “The one thing I do for myself is play tennis,” stated sopho- more Usha Gupta. “It makes me feel good because it is exercise and it is something completely different from the academic atmo- sphere. In tennis, it is me against my past achievements; I set the goals for myself, not for teachers.” “On my free time I try to be useful around the house by cleaning, building, and repairing household items,” expressed ju- nior Tim Feeney. “Also, if I get up enough motivation, I frustrate myself on my home computers.” There are always those who feel that with their homework and responsibilities, they have no time for themselves. Amy Lamott, sophomore, disagreed, “We all need our own time so we can learn more about ourselves and our needs. Everyone needs time to sit and think about their number one person: themself.” When a school week promises those countless hours of homewoork, it may seem impossible to even find the time for five minutes of solitude. “After I get home from school, I almost always start straight in on my homework, take a break for dinner, and go back to the books,” stated junior Sandy Langford. “No matter what time I finish studying, I always spend an hour or two afterwards unwinding and resting in front of the television. So if it’s not a time dedicated to parents, or that which is spent in school, remember the warning: By popular consensus it has been determined that not creating time for ones self may cause crank attacks, nervous breakdowns, and baggy eyes everywhere. Making the shot. From mind to body work junior Jill Goulbiewski and sopho- more Melissa Jacobo hit the Mansards courts for a relaxing game of tennis after school.

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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

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Definitely not homework. Absorbed in the lines of Vivian Leigh’s “Gone With The Wind” sophomore Cathleem Chevigny relaxes on the couch with the intent of reading for her own enjoyment. Ma Bell and Munchies. Getting away from the cold outdoors, freshman Kelly Norman settles in to discuss weekend plans with sophomore Gina Bacino. A blanket for warmth and a jar of sweets help Kelly relax after a hectic day at school. My time 17