Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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A Ind the winner is . . . Seniors Todd Williams, Eric Beatty, Tim Maloney and Dan Sorak line up to be judged for best costume at a Halloween party. These beauties received a box of Screaming Yellow Zonkers for their first place efforts. Cohered for the premier of their friends ' movie, Quest for Straws, seniors Amy Calvin, Carol Beckman, Jennifer Richwine, Melissa Bados, Lisa Bello and Jeff Zawada listen to senior Ken Walczak, the Messiah Pancake Master, expalin the film ' s plot. Partying 9

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Cultural cuisine, mega-munchies, birthday bashes, and beverages characterize life at an invigorating P d A° Pi°T p Y Sixth hour, Friday after- noon: the magic moment. The final bell rings and the week- end has begun. What was on most every- one ' s mind? Homework? Hardly. Monday ' s big comp test? Not even close. Partying? Jackpot! Students felt that they de- served their party time due to hectic schedules during the week. I think getting togeth- er with your friends is impor- tant. Your ' re under pressure all week long and you need time to unwind, said senior Lisa Pavlovich. From freshmen to seniors, everyone partied differently. Everyone has a different idea of what a party is, stated sen- ior Jodi Jerich. For me, sitting around with my friends just talking or watching TV could make a great party. Others had different ideals on the perfect party. Going out with your friends and get- ting rowdy is the only way to party, explained senior Tom Fuller. The word party can mean more than what is done a weekend. Partying has even found it ' s way into the class- room. Many felt it added to a class when students were al- lowed to participate. In-class parties improve a class; they offer a break in regular class routine, junior Charlie Shoe- maker said. Birthdays offered another occasion to celebrate. Deco- rated lockers, happy birthday signs, cakes at lunch, presents, and an occasioal clown with balloons were all ways stu- dents conveyed happy birth- day. I was really surprised and excited when my friends decorated my locker on my birthday, said sophomore Yvette Gonzales. Whatever the reason for the party, whether birthdays, cul- tural, or just get togethers, students took a chance to get away from the day-to-day rou- tine. I aking time out from the busy activ- ity of the Publications Department, senior Ann Miller and junior Diane Monak help themselves to some food to celebrate a completed deadline. Enjoying a taste of French culture, senior Lee Anne Crawford takes a break from the regular class routine during Madame Alyce Mart-Webb ' s fifth hour class. 8 Partying

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-DAMPENED YET rain go away chanted the students as they watched their colorful tissue paper creations start to wilt as the gentle rain greeted the parade ' s start. Al- though the rain might have disap- pointed those who had spent the last three weeks creating Saturday morning cartoons character floats, the weather proved to be a small obstacle as students produced a crowd-pleasing Homecoming. Homecoming was no easy task for students. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors were constantly asking themselves questions like, Are we going to finish float? Is our class going to have the winning float? or Is our float going to be cancelled for lack of participa- tion? Although freshmen didn ' t have to worry about designing a float, they had to seek artistic tal- ent for the dance decorations. Student government had their hands full with planning activities like the three-legged race and the tug of war for pep assembly. Rivalry started out slow, but as Homecoming Day neared, float competition was under way. At first it was really hard getting stu- T his is not an ordinary hangover as senior Kristen Miga, who hosted the senior float, suffers from the sleepless final night of float. Homecoming dents to attend float, stated Ju- nior Class sponsor Mr. Don Fortner, business teacher. Moreover, Having float at the end of the grading period was a big problem because teachers had to give homework and tests, agreed senior Joan Horvath, Stu- dent Body President. The beginning of float didn ' t seem too promising; however, students united and picked up the momentum and were able to fin- ish in time. Students realized that it was important to work together as a class and create something t o be proud of, stated sophomore Laura Welsh. In the long run, float turned out really well and it gave students a chance to get to know people in their own grade better, said senior Jodi Jerich. As preparations were made out of school at float, students came in with flying colors as they tempo- rarily changed the dress code for a week. Students ' outfits varied from day to day. At first students were wearing their favorite col- lege T-shirts and then changed their attire for 50 ' s-60 ' s day. The girls wore full skirts, bobby socks, and monogrammed sweaters while the boys rolled their jeans up and put on letter sweaters. Hats, along with sunglasses and jerseys were other outfits for spirit week. Finally, students ' displayed the school ' s red and white colors which covered them from their hair to their feet. A lot of students didn ' t bother to dress up, stated junior Kristen Komyate. The traditional spirit week really lacked spirit. Trying to encourage students, English teacher Mr. Jack Yerkes dug up some of his old clothes for 50 ' s and 60 ' s day. Students remained wearing red and white attire while represent- ing the school in the parade. As the band members stood straight up and loudly broadcasted their instruments, the Drill Team and the Flag Corps were the first to fol- low the music which led the long procession of cars and trucks out Vfter being announced queen, senior Georgia Megremis goes to the sidelines to receive congratulations from her friends junior Dawn Feldman, and seniors Sebine Peterson, and Sally Miller.