Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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1 lolid t From c From choral concerts to egg hunts, students swing into seasonal celebrations I get really excited on New Year ' s Eve becuase I love throw- ing confetti and wear- ing gay hats when midnight rolls around , junior Kathey Blair Standing on her tiptoes to put the star on the top of the tree, searching for the Golden Easter egg, or carving a scary face on a pumpkin helped students antici- pate the various holidays through- out the year. Students who wanted tp make their Sweethearts day special found Valentine’s Day the time of the year to celebrate. “I sent my girlfriend a dozen roses because I want her to know how much I really cared for her,” stated senior Jason Dragos. “The fact that it was Val- entine’s Day highlighted the roses even more.” Long awaited winter vacation gave students a two week break without having the burdens of homework, getting up at the crack of dawn, or of listening to teachers of seven hours out of the day. Cele- brated holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve provided students with the oppor- tunity to have celebrations FAMILY TIES As senior Tina Carrara and her younger brother attempt to wrap their parents present, they find the holidays a time to spend quality time together. Christmas provided students withe chance to exchange gifts and offered students a two week vacation. throughout their winter vacation. “I get really excited on New Year’s Eve because I love throwing confetti and wearing gay hats when mid- night rolls around,” laughed Kathe Blair. “I also like making new year’s resolutions,” she added. Not only did students find sum- mer vacation a holiday that relieved the tension of school, but students found the Fourth of July and Labor Day special holidays that gave them all the more reason to cele- brate. “Even though Labor Day is one of the last days of summer, it gives me an excuse to party,” said sophomore Russ Kochis. “I espe- cially like the idea that we have only been in school for a couple of days and we already have a day off. Whether it be carving a turkey, lighting a menorha, exchanging gifts with that special someone, students took new and different approaches to celebrate and enjoy the holidays throughout the year. OH HOLY NIGHT Acting out the part of one of the three kings, senior George Lamaster brings his gift of myhr to the holy family. On December 22 the Westminster Presby- terian Church put on its annual out- door live nativity scene to provide the Community with an unusual way to celebrate the Christmas Holiday.

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SURPRISE! Decorating a locker, sophomore Cari Ugent and junior Kim Conley surprise their friend for her birthday. While some students celebrated their friends ' birthdays in nonconventional ways, others went to all lengths to make their birthday s special. OVER THE HILL? Phone calls bearing Happy Birthday greetings and small gifts like candy and cards make guidance counselor Miss Annette Wisniewski ' s birthday a day to remember. Teachers celebrated special days just as well as students by giving trinkets of friendship, drawing names for gifts at Christmas, and throwing Over the Hill parties in the lounge. JUST WHAT I ALWAYS WANTED Pleased with her gift, sophomore Trisha Laskey opens presents on her 16th birthday with a little help from sopho- more Lisa Triana. From party hats to cakes, students found that the tradi- tional ways of celebrating birthdays proved to be a unique experience.

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HOLIDAY CHEER In the performance of “I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, senior Girls Sex- tet, Tanya Tomski, Melissa Klee, Katie Fleming, Brenda O ' Brian, Dana Richardson, and Ann Marie McCarthy hold the mistletoe above their partners’ heads. The annual Christmas concert directed by Mr. Richard Holmberg gave the whole community the opportunity to participate in holiday cheer. OH HANUKKAH, OH HANUKKAH n celebration of Hanukkah, juniors Allison, Dana, and Adam Rothschild light their menorahs on the first day of the eight days of the holiday. Hanuk- kah allowed them to express their reli- gious beliefs and provided time to spend with family and rel Holidays I 25