Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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AND THE WINNER IS Filled with excitment, the Homecoming court assemble for the last time during half time. The court included freshman princess Beth Suter with escort Joe Janousonis, junior princess Tina Schimidt with escort Tim Gill. Home- coming queen Allison Dedelow with escort Ryan Gailmard, senior princess April Revercomb with escort Doug Walker, senior princess Gina Blaine with escort Phil Sorak, and sophomore princess Lois Swan with Bill Curtis. PEARLY WHITES With the realization of being the Home- coming queen, senior Allison Dedelow enjoys her moment in the spotlight with senior Ryan Gailmard. While each class voted for one princess, the seniors chose three finalists for the queen. The student body elected Allison queen.

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! -■ ' if 0(M.M continued bodies, I felt like I was packed like sardines! exclaimed senior Dar- lene Kender. People were even standing outside!” As the fight came to an end, the Student Government achieved their goal as the School Board agreed to switch calendar days and restore the half-day festivities. Tuesday, Sept 13 With the big day just around the comer, classes realized they had less than two weeks to build their floats. Using the theme of Hanna Barbera, the Sophomore Class chose Dino; the juniors. Yogi Bear; and the seniors. Captain Caveman. At the last minute, the Class Ex- ecutive Council (CEC) determined float locations at sophomore Tricia Laskey’s, junior Patty Luna’s, and senior Sharon Pavol’s. Monday, Sept 19 Teachers had the option to as- sign homework during the festive week, but those who opted to give work realized students chose Homecoming activities and prepa- rations over the assignments. Be- cause deficiency distribution fell during Homecoming week, stu- dents raced home to inspect mail- boxes in hopes of finding the poor work notices before their parents. While guys decided who would drive, girls fretted over how to do CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE Pulling with all their might, juniors Dave Mussat and Robert Bogumill help their class prevail over the freshman in the tug-war. By winning the competi- tion, the juniors went on to battle the seniors, but found that seniority rules. their hair, and even what color nail polish use. Others concerned themselves with finding a last min- ute date. “I had a dress to wear, but now the problem was I didn’t have a date. Luckily, I found one with just enough time to make last minute preparations,” said junior Dana Adich. Thursday, Sept 22: Homecoming eve Towards the end of the night, running out of material and time tested class spirit. “Not only did the last minute panic unite each class, but it made float itself the social event of the two weeks,” said sopho- more Jamie Gardner. The Day. Sept, 23 Arriving at school any time from 7:45 a.m. to whenever they finished their floats, students appeared with glassy eyes and wild hair. “I was late to my first hour because I stayed at float all night and then we went out to breakfast,” said junior Allison Glendening. While most students struggled to keep their eyes open during morn- ing classes.Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) students donned clown gear to sell over 600 red and white helium balloons. As teachers in the first three hours tried to explain new con- cepts, students ignored the lessons and compared weekend plans. “With the start of the big Homecom- ing weekend only three short hours away, I couldn’t even think about the Pythagorean theory in trig class,” said senior Julie Reach. 10:54 a.m. Filling the stadium stands for the outdoor pep rally, the crowd threw confetti and screamed with excite- ment, as senior Gene Chang, Stu- dent Body President, tried to open the festivities. The crowd finally simmered down, just enough to hear the introduction of the football team, which preceded the competi- tion between the classes. Spirits ran high as Gene an- nounced the seniors place first in the relay race and tug of war, while the freshman won the balloon toss. Noon After the pep rally, kids poured out of the parking lot, heading for the closest fast food restaurant. Those choosing not to join the out- to-lunch bunch added last minute touches on their floats and pre- pared for the parade. 2 p.m. Cars pulled into the parking lot and began to line up according to Health and Safety teacher Mr. Jack King ' s instructions. As the parade pulled out on to Ridge Road, par- ents and kids lined both sides of the street taking pictures and trying to catch candy. As the parade neared school, the crowds grew larger as people jostled to see their friends. 4:30 p.m.: The Chicken Barbecue Amid smoke and grease, the Speech and Debate Team spon- sored their annual Chicken Barbe- cue dinner grossing $5000. Be- cause Speech and Debate members had to work at the barbecue, some of them missed out on the chance to catch up on sleep before the V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Amidst flying confetti, the seniors cheer wildly for their class. High enthusiasm allowed the senior class to capture the Spirit Award for the third year. Homecoming

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fid continued game. “I was so rundown from working on the float that I could hardly keep my eyes open. said senior Sharon Pavol. 7:30 p.m.: The Game Excitement mounted as the band played and the football play- ers crashed through the hoop onto the field. The crowd cheered for the team, but even more awaited the half time announcements. The seniors captured the Spirit award for the third year in a row, along with the top float honor. “I was filled with stunned disbelief. I just stood there with my mouth open for five minutes. I couldn’t be- lieve it,” said Psychology teacher Mr. Chuck Schallhom, Junior Class sponsor. As half time arrived Homecoming princesses, freshman Beth Suter escorted by sophomore Joe Janu- sonis, sophomore Lois Swan es- corted by Griffith alumni Bill Cur- tis, and junior Tina Schmidt es- corted by junior Tim Gill, watched as senior Gina Blaine escorted by alumni Phil Sorak, senior April HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? Jack be nimble, Jack be quick. Jack goes under the limbo stick. Senior Jill Moore and freshman Katie Anderson attempt to limbo during the Homecom- ing dance. Students participated in games to break away from the typical dance atmosphere. Revercomb escorted by alumni Doug Walker, and senior Allison Dedelow escorted by Ryan Gail- mard anxiously awaited the queen announcement. The moment arrived and Gene announced Allison Dedelow Home- coming Queen. “I’ll never forget this once-in-a-lifetime moment, but I’ll never forget the fact that I smiled so much that my cheeks started to hurt, said Allison. On top of the halftime excite- ment, the Mustangs went on to beat Mishawaka Marion, 35-7. Saturday, Sept. 24, a.m. Counting the hours before the dance festivities, students rushed around to finish the traditional last minute errands. Student Govern- ment members hurriedly decorated the cafeteria. Girls piled into the beauty salon waiting to get their nails and hair done, while guys picked up flowers and put the last touches on dad’s car in hopes of im- pressing their dates. 6 p.m. Locked in to fake, frozen smiles, students reluctantly went from house to house so mom and dad could capture that KODAK mo- ment . “When my doorbell rang I knew my parents would embarrass me by taking tons of pictures, ex- plained junior Tina Schmidt. I just hoped they wouldn’t get out the video camera Many parents met at one desig- nated house fora big picture taking party, where three to six couples met for pictures to save time. 7 p.m. Arm and arm, the couples en- tered the dance, surprised to see their plain old cafeteria trans- formed into the Flintstones ' Bed- rock. While over 250 couples waited to take their pictures, others danced to American Pie by Don McClean. Most everyone found something that suited their taste, even grabbing a snack at the Bronto Bar. “I thought the dance would be different than I was use to,” said freshman Trever Huard. “I thought it was more of a social event than a school function.” 11 p.m. As the last song ended, students filtered out the door. Some headed home because of early curfews while others prepared for a big night on the town in Chicago. Sunday, Sept. 25, a.m. : The Day After Dragged out of bed by annoyed mothers, students rushed to the phones to call friends to discuss last night’s adventures. Tying up phone lines for hours, friends caught up on the latest gossip. As students returned to their eveiyday routines, the hectic two weeks be- came just a memory, but one that would never be forgotten. GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS Sharing the responsibility of explaining the defense and offense of the football team, the three captains delivered a pep speech. Senior Steve Cerajewski went on to announce the winner of the hunk award, Pat Vale. PIG OUT While other students went crazy on the dance floor, sophomore Lois Swan and her date grab a quick bite to eat. Re- freshments allowed for couples to relax while spending time together. Homecoming