Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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I n the midst of his classmates, junior Bob Molnar screams his support during a pep rally, hoping to help his class win the Spirit Award. This support paid off as the juniors earned the Homecoming Spirit Award for most class support. With toilet paper in hand, senior Mary Blaesing TP ' s a player’s house the night before the Highland football game. Cheerleaders found decorating lockers and houses helped boost team spirit. Oheering for the team at the Re- gional football game pep rally, juniors Anne Bibler, Lisa Kraynik and Mary Mar- garet Tosiou root for the players as Coach Leroy Marsh seeks their support 17 Spirit

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From TPing to pep rallies, spirit brings fun, excitement “Mustangs, we’re for you, let’s win this game!! What ' s our Mustang battle cry? V-l-C-T-O- R-Y! Just hearing those familiar strains of the school ' s anthem and cheers could evoke tre- mendous spirit that students had for their class. In general, students showed considerable spirit when it came to how they felt about their school. Even though I just moved here from Colorado last year, I’ve noticed a lot of the support and caring that the kids here have for their school and teams,” freshman Kristin Growitz said. In looking at how students displayed this school support, the Spirit Weeks, held during Homecoming week and the week of Basketball sectionals, proved to be a good example. Being held at times of big Although busy doing herclasswork, sophomore Laura Brietzke still shows her spirit by dressing up for Homecom- ing ' s Walt Disney Day. Homecoming and Basketball Sectional Spirit Weeks fired up both students and players through thematic dress-up days. — 16 games, these weeks were able to lift people ' s spirit. “By dress- ing up on different days it boosts the students ' spirits and gets them excited for the game. It also shows the team that we’re behind them and we support them,” sophomore Diane Adich said. Another method, the pep ral- ly, also evoked a lot of student spirit. Students were let out early at the end of the school day to attend these pep rallies. According to math teacher Mrs. Barb Johnson, Rallies are held to instill school support in students. If we did not have pep rallies, we wouldn’t be promot- ing school support and unity. I believe that we should have more assemblies like this for this sole reason.” During pep rallies, students found many of the activities en- joyable. After a rousing song from the band, the players were introduced. Competitive relays involving classes usually followed. At the rallies, the students always end up yelling a lot and they always feel really proud of the team standing right in front of them,” senior Kevin Bomberger explained. With scenes composed of loud cheers coming from a sea of white, it’s no wonder that students ' feelings and pride to- wards their school were stirred. School spirit was understood to be something that could never be forgotten or taken away. Standing out in the crowd, sopho- mores Tim Gill, Mark Smith, Paul El- wood. Eric Holton and Brent Clark dem- onstrate their concerned spirit. Al- though astonished at a questionable call, fans supported the basketball team through to the end of a last-sec- ond, two-point loss to Chesterton. Spirit

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Oatch of the day Psssssst . . . Heard the latest? “Rumor has it that ...” this common phrase could be heard dozens of times during the day, whether it be through the Commons or just sitting in the second hour English class. From note writ- ing to word-of-mouth, students found ways to spread the newest and juiciest news. Gossip seemed to be a favorite way for many students to break the monotony of a school day. “Gossiping gives you something to talk about be- sides just doing schoolwork all day,” said junior Jeanine Berkowicz. Some found gossip to be educational, as well as entertaining. “I can learn things from gossip. It’s fun just talking to my friends and hearing the hot- test news, like who went out with whom. It ' s kind of like having your own soap opera.” said senior Penny Opatera. Contrary to popular belief even guys enjoyed getting in on the latest news. “I gossip not only to find things out about people, but also because it ' s one of the more fun things to do during school,” said sophomore Saul Garza. Students realized, however that spreading ru- mors through gossip wasn ' t always fun and games. “T alking about people is fun, but it can also be dangerous. I know if I found out people were talking about me, I’d get upset!” stated sopho- more Becca Ochstien. Looking down upon gossip, junior Nick Autry said, “All gossip does is get someone or other into trouble. I find no fun in it.” Gossip has been around for a while, and probably, it’s here to stay. Like other pasttimes, it’s a way of life. “I wonder what life would be like without it?” questioned Jeanine. L ebbie, have you heard . . . ?” Getting in every word she can, senior Barb Helms surprises senior Debbie Glass with the latest news. Lunch not only offered students a time to eat, but it also gave students ample time to catch up on the juiciest gossip. 18 In School Fun As she puts on the final streamer, sophomore DeAnna Ryband adds some surprise to her friend’s birthday by decorating her locker. Celebrating birthdays in school helped to break the monotony of the same old routine once in a while. N atching for the parade to pass by, junior Rick Vendl and seniors Staci Schatz and Jodi Clapman enjoy the un- usually warm weather on Homecoming. Students found themselves relaxing due to Homecoming ' s half day of school.