Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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Dancing the night away, girls escort guys to winter wonderland Through the doors an observer peers inside a glass window only to find himself struck with amaze- ment. He sees clusters of purple palm trees covered the walls. What is the special occasion? After gazing in on the festivities he recognized this scenario as the Feb. 18 Turnabout dance. The winter formal dance provided girls with the chance to ask the boys out for a night. know we had won; in fact, I don’t know how we were chosen. But, winning did prove to add to the overall ex- citement of the night.” senior Charlie Wilke Excited students awoke that morning to find a full schedule for the day. While some spent time preparing themselves, the cheer- leaders took time out to transform the cafeteria into the winter para- dise. “I didn’t mind decorating at all, in fact, it was kind of fun,” laughed junior Tracy Creviston. As 275 couples made their way to the dance, the atmosphere for the nights upcoming events became a TAKING A BREATHER Deciding to sit this one out, senior John Yukich and Hilary Skov discuss their after dance plans. While some danced the night away, others enjoyed spend- ing quiet moments with their dates. THAT’S THE ONE As she takes a break from dancing, junior Jennifer Gershman searches for her palm tree. Students saved the ornaments made by the cheerleaders to remember the special night. Turnabout reality. Music ranged from “Twist and Shout” by the Beatles to “Stand by REM. Allowing for a break in the music, came the almost unnoticed an- nouncements for the King and Queen, seniors Charlie Wilke and Brownyn Billings. “I really didn’t even know we won, in fact, I don’t know how we were chosen, said senior Charlie Wilke, “but winning did prove to add to the overall ex- citement of the night.” As the clock struck 11 p.m., students made their way from the paradise atmoshpere to their after dance activities. No matter what spots provided for after dance ex- citement, the memories of waiting in line for hours for pictures, suck- ing helium out of balloons or danc- ing till their feet hurt lingered in students minds. SHAKE IT UP Footloose and fancy free, juniors Sara Mintz and Dave Mussat add their own style to their dance movements. While some students sat down and watched others on the dance floor, others de- cided to dance all night long.

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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

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TYING IT UP To prepare for the dance, junior Leslie Darrow ties together bunches of purple, green, pink, and silver bal- loons. Cheerleaders spent eight hours Saturday morning making decorations to make the night seem extra special. ALMOST PARADISE After being selected king and queen, seniors Bronwyn Billings and Charlie Wilke enjoy their time in the spotlight, as they dance to “Almost Paradise this years Turnabout theme. Students voted on Bronwyn and Charlie as they entered the dance. Turnabout 27