Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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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

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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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jloitf ' Part-time jobs, tedious homework drive frenzied students to the limit {yh-.jA bCUjA ' ' Sometimes I feel like I ' m just going to breakdown. No matter how much I do, it ' s never enough. Between working at the Gap, keeping in shape and helping around the house, who ' s got time for school? senior Cyndi Jacobson COMING RIGHT UP Pushing in the latest order of a small fry and a Big Mac, junior Laura Pavlovich works the drive- up window. Part time jobs played a big part in students ' lives by rewarding them with both spending money and a way to meet people. Watching the hours fly by each day, students found themselves with a constant lack of time. School, jobs, sports and friends did not seem to fit into the 24 hour day. Keeping up with the everyday routine of waking up and racing to school, students rushed to sched- ule in whatever the day would bring. Time juggling soon became a skill mastered by several students. “Sometimes I feel like I’m just going to break down. No matter how much I do, it’s never enough. Be- tween working at the Gap, keeping in shape, and helping around the house, who’s got time for school?” explained senior Cyndi Jacobsen. Schoolwork took on a much more serious note than social ac- tivities for those with hectic sched- ules. Late night cramming replaced midnight snacking and watching the “Arsenio Hall Show” on stu- dents’ agendas. “One time I stayed up until 3:30 a.m. studying for chemistry and finishing my lab. The next morning I was so overtired I forgot it all at home,” laughed sophomore Adam Cohen. Bogged down with a million things to do, teachers seemed as busy as the students. Leading lives of their own, from part-time jobs to family fun, their existance didn ' t revolve solely around school. “I think students have to realize that teachers have many obligations and can’t always grade something right away, especially when you’re in the middle of moving and coach- ing a team,” said U.S. History teacher Mr. Ross Haller, Assistant Boys ' Basketball coach. Lunch hour provided 30 more minutes to catch up on all the things students had forgotten to do the day before. Instead of eating they crammed for tests in the Commons. “I always tell myself I’m going to really work this year and get good grades. But, I always seem to find something more interesting to do. Instead I go crazy all day trying to finish everything I didn’t do, said sophomore Amy Moser. As the days rolled on and time grew scarce, students juggled ac- tivities to set priorities and ease hectic tensions. Whatever each day brought, students found ways to deal with the never-ending work. Life on the Run