Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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MEN AT WORK Putting the finishing touches on the Ger- man Club entry for the Homecoming Pa- rade, seniors Dejan Kralj, Charlie Wilke, and Andy Spoljaric decorate their van. Black, yellow, and orange represented the colors of the West German flag. B-I-N-G-O Not able to find N-30, Junior Jennifer Jones leans over to show sophomore Geoff Apato the appropriate space. Teachers broke the monotony of teaching with vid- eos, games, and student presentations. ONE OF A KIND Showing his true colors, senior John Novak plays the Munster Mustang fight song to pep up the 1 , 180 students attend- ing the Homecoming pep rally. Each stu- dent contributed in his own way to bring about that unmatched Mustang spirit. YABADABA DELICIOUS With over 300 couples attending the Homecoming Dance, junior Sherri Traci and senior Phil Milne break away from the dance floor to grab a snack at the Bronto Bar. Although not a typical snack bar found at a dance, the Bronto Bar helped develop the Homecoming theme, Hanna- Barbera, by bringing the Flinstones home to the cafeteria. Opening 5

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Delivering our own sound Munster Style •Movie craze struck as River Run opened and $3 Tuesdays became a bargain. “Rain Man,” “Cocktail” and ‘The Naked Gun” ranked among the most popular. •Being an election year, 65% of the student body voted in mock presidential elections organ- ized by the Honors U.S. History class. Students even had a chance to vote in the real elections. In fact, with all the choices, styles, options and varieties offered at Munster there isn’t much we don’t deliver. Except pizza. So for the best in academics, activities, sports and fun, call 836- 1450. ..We Deliver.

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With school activities, home responsibilities, cash earning jobs and hectic social events, life rolled in the fast lane leaving students craving for DAYS A WEEK I can t believe it ' s only Aug. 29 and we’re Captain Caveman shirts won the Spirit Award already back in school. If thats not bad for the third consecutive year. The seniors also enough, the state added five more school days defeated the juniors in the tug-of-war and the to our year.” float competition. I know, doesn’t everything seem like it ' s so -Five bands jammed in the auditorium as early this year? We’ve only been back to school 757 students rocked to the beat. “Battle of the one day and I m already scouting out a pos- Bands”, sponsored by Student Government, sible Homecoming date. awarded “Globe of Frogs” $100 for their first I guess I won t be watching Days of Our rate performance. Lives’’or going to the Dunes anymore. Between -Facing a forced change in Homecoming ac- homework, school activities, and my job at tivities because of a full Homecoming school McDonald’s. I have no extra time. I mean day. over 250 students piled into the Admini- everything seems so rushed. stration building to voice their concerns about “No kidding, to get all the things accom- the traditional half day. With the School plished that I want to do I’d need eight days a Board ' s unanimous decision to switch the cal- week - ’ endar days and move a later teacher in- including... service half day to September, students suc- • Informal after-the-basketball-game Friday ceeded and activities went on as planned, night dances added to the more formal occa- -Record setting 65 degree Jan. 31 tempera- sions including the Homecoming dance, fea- tures lured students to play basketball at lining a Hanna Barbera theme, TurnabflMt Frank H. Hammond, toss a frisbee, bring out enlivening “Almost Paradise”, and Prom capturing “Wonder- ful Tonight”. The dances added variety to the guys ' night playing poker and the girls ' night out “cruising” around the town. •Spirit dominated the school as the Senior Class with their TROUBLES? Unable to fit properly, freshman Jeff Doherty shoves his legs over the handlebars in order to have room to peddle. Because of his handicap the juniors could not finish the race as the seniors passed them and peddled their way to victory. the hacky sacks, and remove down-filled jackets as June- in-January weather teased students into believing that a Midwest winter could compete with Palm Springs, CA. If you’re looking for life on the run and fast paced days, dial 836-1450, extension 8. HEAVY METAL R-O-C-K in the USA wails senior John Si Klaich at the 4th annual Battle of the ' ' Bands. John ' s musical talents paid off 8 as his band Strange Brew placed second, and won $50. 2 Student Life Divider