Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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. . . and Then the Dance Mardee LaMere, this year’s Homecoming queen, and her Joe Gawor and his date bring escort Larry Thomas take the back Chuck Berry’s “Twist” first slow dance at Homecom- to Homecoming, 81. ing, 1 98 1 . Carrie LaMere, Barbie Swan- son, Karen Page, and Lisa Schumann stand at attention, ready to serve refreshments to guests at the Homecoming dance. Taking a break from the dance, Bill Tittle, Maria Mallonee, Jeff Quinn and Don- na Behnke enjoy refreshments buffet style. 16— Student Life

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! Homecoming Court of 1981 are, Using the theme of The West Side Story, n left to right, Majella Chube, Louis the Junior float predicts THE END of the es, Rose Sgambelluri, Tom Rivera, West Side Cougars. :y Welsh, John Connell, Mardee , lere, Bob Thompson, Maria Lorenz, 1 Alex Mishel. Homecoming Homecoming Day, October 2, 1981, was filled with tradition. Niner fans were ner- vous and excited about the upcoming football game against the Gary West Side Cougars as the results of flower-fluffing and float-building parties came rolling down Broadway. The senior float with its “Pooh on the Cougars, Let’s Winnie” theme led the parade. Next in line was the award-winning junior float with a theme of “West Side Story.” The freshman- sophomore “Can the Cougars” float followed, leading a line of luxury cars car- rying Homecoming Gueen candidates. Not far behind were the decorated cars, with Susie Doherty driving her award- winning best decorated car. Halftime found Mardee LeMere standing in the midst of scattered Homecoming mum petals, with a spine-tingling north wind blowing, receiving her 1981 Homecoming Oueen crown from Nancy Ribordy, 1980’s Oueen. And Niners crowned the evening by bringing home a 21-0 victory over the Cougars. •The following evening, a dance in the cafeteria climaxed Homecoming events. Mardee and her escort, Larry Thomas, began the traditional first dance to the music of Kathy’s Rhythm Machine. Soon, other couples joined them on the dance floor, making the annual celebration a memorable “Saturday in the Park.” Mardee LaMere, the 1981 Homecoming Queen.

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m i Turnabout The Turnabout Dance of 1982 was characterized by simple fun and good times. With a theme of “A Night on the Town”, couples danced to the music of Joker, in an at- mosphere of the Roaring Twenties. Prohibition-era wall murals were provid- ed through the artistry of Beth Wojkovich. A spirit of friendship and fun prevailed throughout the evening; couples arrived early and stayed until the doors closed. Flappers Andrea Alexan- drowicz and Ingrid Sanchez make the scene in fashionable Twenties styles. John Mooney shares one of his favorite lines with Betsy Yurko and Theresa Reibly. Jennifer Herd and John Borisenko spend a quiet mo- ment away from the excite- ment of the dance floor. Larry Thomas and Sue Swan- son demonstrate their en- thusiasm for the music of Joker. Student Life — 17