Bishop Noll High School - Marquette Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Let’s get down! Juniors Mary Pyrzynski, Julie Bajorek, and Dan Yager dance to the music at the walk-a-thon dance. Just one more mile. Freshman Dan Mauch grins in agony as he realizes that he only has a little more to go during the third annual Walk-a-thon Hammond’s finest! Officer Jim Davis directs Noll students on their way during the walk-a-thon, a fundraiser to help de¬ fray the cost of students’ tuitions. 16 Walk-a-thon

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“When it dries.’’ Gazing out to the sea, the crew of the S.S. Genesis sing in an¬ ticipation of the new world when all the water is gone. “Help me build the ark,” prays Noah, Pete Saliga, as he asks for strength, de¬ spite the fact that his three sons believed he was going crazy. He walks like he ' s smoothing out bumps in a rug-an old man” Ester, Aline Saliga describes what life is like in their late 500’s. Under the direction of Mr. Boboa, I learned how to forget who I am and trans¬ form myself back into another era and be¬ come someone older and totally different than most people percieve me.—Tony Salvatore

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Walking, a Day for Funds Early Monday morning on September 29, students tuned into WJOB, with hopes of not hearing of a rain day cancellation, but rather to hear that the third annual Walk-a-thon was not cancelled. After collecting a minimum of $50 in pledges, students came dressed for the occa¬ sion in their Reeboks, Nikes, sweats, T-shirts, and jeans. A few lugged a jam box which they carried over a 15km hike. Once the teachers went to their assigned posts, students were dismissed by classes to begin their 15km. Groups of seniors in blue led the way of the route through Hammond, soon to be followed by groups in yellow, red, and green. “I stood on the corner and watched all the girls go by,” said Mr. Bently, while at his post. Not only did students get a day out of school and a free lunch, but also the chance to exer¬ cise. “They should have had refreshments along the way,” said senior Rich Pesenko of Hammond. Many got the chance as they rushed into a laundromat during a passing rain shower, where they took a break from the walk and bought some pop and candy for the rest of the way. Upon completing the two laps, students re¬ ceived a lunch of hot dogs, pop, and potatoe chips compliments of the school. “The buns for the hot dogs were as hard as the heels on my feet after walking the 15km, ” said senior Lisa Mazur of Hammond. Video Flashbacks from 1985-1986 was shown in the cafeteria, while a dance in the gym was held for those who had the energy. As things began to get out of hand, students were reminded by Coach Vlasic “This dance is not an orgy ...” By 2:30 students had realized they were sore and exhausted. “It was painful,” said sopho¬ more Chris Patrick of Schereville. Many students had different feelings about the Walk-a-thon. “It seemed to drag on,” said Renee Martini of Munster. Contrary to freshmen opinion, most upper¬ classmen didn’t seem to mind. “It was re ally fun.. I got the chance to get out of school and have a good time,” said junior Mary Pyr- zynski. Listening to music; Check off; It’s snacktime during the Walk-a-thon. Al¬ though structured, many walked to the beat of a dif¬ ferent drummer. Ow! My feet are killing me! Junior Rosie Morfin hops on one foot to try to relieve the pressure. Walk-a-thon 17