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

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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

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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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“I usually have a cup of coffee and after that I go back to sleep.” Daytime, Nightime, Anytime After hitting the snooze but¬ ton seven times, I reach to turn off my electric blanket as I slow¬ ly stagger to take a shower on a dreary winter Monday morning. As I step on the cold tile floor,I am faced with the fact that I have yet to go thru another week. While some find it difficult to confront another day and easy to stay up and watch Late Night with David Letterman, others find it easier to function better in the morning and harder to think at night. “I usually have a cup of coffee and after that I go back to sleep and wait for my mom to come and yell at me to wake up for the fifth time.”said senior Mike Faj- man. Coffee, cold showers, loud alarms, and mom’s horrid yell¬ ing all help the nightowls in get¬ ting out of a warm bed. Early birds find it easier to think clearer in the morning and still find themself with more than enough time. “I try to wake up and meet the carpool on time. I also like to watch a little of Bozo,” said Carrie Yackee. w wake up at 5:15 before school. I usually get ready and study for any tests I have. People who ride buses often find it necessary to catch up on some much needed rest or do some unfinished homework. Long bus rides and early morn¬ ing departures to school take these early morning risers to school by 7:15. Those fortunate enough to drive or be in a car- pool have the luxury of getting a late morning start. For those in sports and other clubs or those with jobs, arriving home late leads to the difficulty of finding time for homework. Cramming for tests and doing homework is a real-life night¬ mare for some as they stay up late struggling to complete their assignments. For nightowls, staying up un¬ til 1:00 to study for their finals was easy, but early birds pre¬ ferred to set their alarm extra early. “I wake up at 5:15 before school, I usually get ready and study for any tests I have,” said sophomore Kris Landin. Late to bed early to rise helped give Noll students bags under their eyes. Early to bed late to rise made some students tardy not wise. 18 AM PM