Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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As the last days of summer vacation come to an end, seniors Allison Potts and Rachael Pomeroy soak up rays in the front yard. Many students tried to get in a last minute tan before the warm weather disappeared. Like most of the 267 freshmen, Ben Hankin is coerced to ride the bus after the first day of school. Students found it difficult to get back in the routine after a summer of freedom. Oatch of the day ... 5 , 4 , 3 , 2,11 back to the books Labor Day morning, the last day of summer va- cation. The alarm goes off at 10:30 a.m. For many students, the reality still hasn’t sunk in that school is only one short day away. Students found themselves rushing out to get school supplies the night before. ‘‘I love picking out all sorts of crazy notebooks, folders, pens, and pencils because it makes doing monotonous schoolwork so much more fun,” senior Andrea Roy said. After weeks of shopping, students found it hard to find that perfect outfit to wear on the first day of school. “The night before, I spent an hour trying to decide what I was going to wear. I wound up changing my mind the next day anyway because it was too hot,” sophomore Larissa Brown said. Some students decided they would get to bed early the night before, realizing that they would have to wake up early the next day. “I tried to go to bed early, but it didn’t work. All I did was lie awake for two hours wondering what the next day would be like, junior Leslie Schoon said. Whether it be sleeping in late or going to the beach with friends, the lazy days of summer must come to an end. Decisions plagued the minds of juniors Stephanie McNary and Lisa Dragos as they searched Jewel ' s shelves for new school supplies. Many students waited until the last minute to rush out to buy supplies the night before school began. All Set and Ready to Go 9 ••••

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So much to do in so little time, school’s just around the corner That’s it!! No more fun in the sun or sleeping late! It was okay for three months, but for the next nine, it’s back to readin’, writin’, and doin’ arithmetic. Starting the year off just right was important to most stu- dents. But, sticking to that goal didn’t always come. “Before another year starts, I set a goal for myself that I’m going to study much harder and get bet- ter grades. That usually lasts for awhile, but eventually I start slacking off,” senior Bill Melby T was the night before school and sophomore Laura Dunn contemplates on what to wear. Students wanted to look their best, especially the first day of school. said. Grades weren’t the only things students worried about. Since I went to St. Thomas More last year and wore a uni- form, I didn’t have to worry about what I was going to be wearing everyday,” freshman Helen Chronowski said. Teachers as well as students must prepare themselves for the school year. “I visit the li- brary looking for new books and various materials relating to the courses I ' m teaching in order to As the whistle blows, senior Dave Schoon gets ready to explode from the line. Summer football practice ranged from three to four hours a day, helping them prepare for the upcoming season. give my classes a better insight on the subject area,” Mr. Don Fortner, Accounting and Busi- ness Management teacher, said. By the end of the summer, some students became bored with being lazy. “By the time school begins to roll around, I am ready to start,” sophomore Toni Sellis said. “During the summer you don’t always see all of your friends. It makes classes more fun when you’re surrounded by buddies.” Once school had begun, stu- dents buckled down, ready or not. 8 All Set and Ready to Go

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■f T- - ■ roudly chanting Burn ' em at the Stake, the theme of their first float, members of the Class of ' 90 enthuse sightseers in the Homecoming parade. Shouts accompanied the cheers as many sophomores expressed their spirit. Wi fith a serious look on his face, ju- nior Gene Chang discusses the finished product with fellow classmates just be- fore the judging. The minutes before the parade gave students a chance to put the finishing touches on their floats. • ••• 10 Homecoming rr n