Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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life in the Fast Lane Like a whirlwind , students rush into Homecoming W walking down the field, I was so scared that my heels would get stuck in the mud and I would fall in front of the whole study body. ” senior Andrea Petrovich Faster than a speeding bul- let, able to accomplish many tasks in a short time, and stronger than the freshman tug-of-war team, the student body rushed in less than 25 school days to organize a commercial Homecoming week. Sleeping and studying ap- peared to be non-existent as students discovered that Sept. 27 would be there be- fore they knew it. Adding to the tension, the pressures of finding a homecoming date, and also making enough flow- ers for the floats pressed stu- dents for time as they rushed through the first three weeks of school. “Homecoming ac- TYING into the commercial world, sophomore ' s Digg ' em, junior ' s Scrubbing Bubbles, and the senior ' s Strawberry Quick, are underway for the judging, as the feeling of much achievement developed among the students. Although the freshmen did not have an official float, freshmen Rod Vanader, Michelle Halem, Mary Kay Kish, and Lisa Dragos show all of their spirit by pushing a decorated grocery cart through the parade. tivities seemed to be at a much faster pace,’’ Senior Class sponsor, Mr. Don Fortner, business teacher, ex- plained. As time flew by, each class worked to create a float. Many persistant students fluffed piles of tissue paper flowers and stuffed them into Hefty bags. Beginning the float con- struction on Sept. 10, many never believed they would complete float on time for all the festivities. A feeling of achievement de- veloped as the last float touches were added. “The last night of float was exciting because it was really neat see- ing the head of our first float going on,” said sophomore Shawn Barsic. Not only was there a feeling of achievement that went with Homecoming, there was a feeling of pride as the stu- dents dressed up to show their support for the team. “There was a lot more enthu- siasm for Spirit Week,” re- marked junior Don Yang. As the day finally arrived, the half asleep students dragged themselves to the school. They thought the Homecoming activities would be ruined by foggy weather. Surprisingly enough, just as the students walked across the street, the sun had just come out to brighten up the dreary da y. Throwing confetti and cheering the football team, the classes competed for the Spirit Award. While the students chanted along with Battle Cry cheer, class members lined up for the annual tug-of-war compe- tition. Each team could not ex- ceed the maximum of 1000 pounds. Pulling with all of their strength, the juniors tugged the seniors out of competi- tion. Next, the juniors matched muscles with the •freshmen who outdid the sophomores. “Losing the tug- of-war to the wimpy freshmen was the worst part of Home- coming,” explained junior Mike Autry. In the end, the freshmen showed that they had the strength to compete with the upperclassmen. Last minute touches were added to the floats right be- fore they were brought to the church. A group of nine teach- ers judged the floats at 1:30 p.m. near the Christian Re- formed Church. Although the freshmen did not have an official float, a group of ambitious girls decor- aged a grocery cart and pushed it through the parade 10 Homecoming

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Time flies by as teens burn the candle at both ends ‘‘It’s time to make the donuts ... I already made the donuts. It’s time to get ready for school . . . Wait, I just went to bed. Burning the midnight oil students found it necessary to stay up until sun- rise in order to complete their home- work for the next day. “Because of the demand of my job, I work late so when I do get home, I have to finish my homework which means staying up late,’’ stated junior Paul Szakacs. Other students reacted to home- work by waiting until the next morning to do it. ‘‘If I have too much homework on one night I’ll just do my assignment the next day duing a previous class,” remarked freshman Susie Beckman. Still others associated to their homework by just blowing the whole thing off.” “If the homework assign- ment isn’t that important, I just forget about it all together, explained fresh- man Chris Harding. Contradictorily, Blase Polite, junior said, “When I blow off my homework, I like to listen to my Guy Lombardi tapes and relax. Athletes were especially pressed for time because of the long hours they kept. Sports takes up a lot of my time,” replied Varsity football player Dan Porter, junior. “I go to school from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. and from there I eat dinner, do my homework until 11:30 p.m., watch David Letter- FLASH! As the minute bell rings, students bolt to class faster than a streak of lightning. This is a common sight during the last few min- utes of the passing period as the students try to make it to class before they are late. in the Fast working on float with no sleep, I finally had a chance to catch up on my Z.’s in study hall. ” Kelly Jones, Junior man for an hour and return to my studies until 1:30 a.m. or 2 a.m.” While not all students were involved in extra-curricular activities, everyone found a way to postpone their studies and put social preferences first. “In- stead of doing my homework, I went to a Junior Varsity football game knowing I had a big chemistry test the next day,” explained sophomore An- drea Roy. Major school functions such as the Regional Football Playoff against the Hobart Brickies in November took stu- dents’ minds off the mundane school routine and onto the football field. The thought of us being in the play- offs took my mind off my schoolwork and into the stands, explained junior Kris Zaun. While burning the candle at both ends, teachers found it hard to collect their thoughts when time was scarce. “I usually take a minute to try and or- ganize my thoughts in order to come up with a decent plan of action. When you rush into things you do them hap- hazardly and you don’t do the things that are most important,” explained Mr. Leroy Marsh, Health and Safety teacher. Seniors found it especially hard to believe that their last year of high school had finally arrived. “I can’t be- lieve how fast the four years have gone by. I still remember walking through the cafeteria doors for the first time,” remarked senior Cathleen Chevigny. As the minute hand ticked away each minute, another day slipped by unnoticed. TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK « 9 Life in the Fast Lane

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SHOUTS of enthusiasm fill the air after the announcement of senior Kristin Komyatte as Homecoming queen. Kristin and escort junior Jay Potasnik smile with much suprise and excitement. LIGHT on her feet, freshman Tori Szurgot steps into action with her date freshman Jason Ryband. A small balloon, part of the decorations, didn’t stop this couple from dancing. HOUR upon hour senior Thad McNair puts forth his best effort to- wards completing a top notch float. For the seniors, all of their hard work paid off by capturing a first place with Quick Rabbit, as the character they constructed. Homecoming « 11