Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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At A Qlance Just a glance into the everyday scenes around Merrillville High School. Here are some snaps taken during the long hours and then even after the corridor has been emptied of its pushing, screaming and laughter. It is during these periods of silence that the janitors take over and patiently prepare for another hectic day that follows. Page 8

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SENIOR ' CLASS OFFICERS Left to Right: Mr. Dem- aree; Mr. Pruitt; George Brewer; Evelyn Piske; Alice Lanham; Betty Bor- man; Carole Tonagel. Senior Class History The graduates of 1948 have just completed the busiest year of their four years. In 1944 the class started off under the leadership of Bill Purcell with James Shaver as vice president, Jack Purcell as secretary, Marvin Franz as treasurer and Richard Spiroff as reporter. The only important activity of that year was the freshman party which was a great success. Mr. Pruitt, Miss Knoop, and Mr. Eddy were the sponsors. During the Sophomore year the leaders were: president, James Shaver; vice-president, Robert Thomas; secretary, George Brewer; treasurer, Marlene Kros and reporter, Marjorie Hoeppner with Mr. Pruitt as the sponsor. In the middle of the year when James Shaver resigned, Robert Thomas took over the presidency and Carole Tonagel was elected vice president. In this year the class selected their class sweaters which were black and white. The class also enjoyed a successful party. The Junior year was one of the biggest thus far in their high school life. The class elected Mariorie Hoeppner as president. Bill Purcell, vice-president, Betty Borman, secretary, and Mar- lene Kros, treasurer. The sponsors who helped them through this big year were Mrs. Lester and Mr. Pruitt. The first big event in this year was the Junior play, One Wild Night”. It was a great success and everyone enjoyed it. The next event was the Junior dance. The theme of this dance was the Balloon Ball. The Juni- ors made a small profit which was used for the last and biggest event of the year, the Junior-Senior Prom. The program was held at the Marquette Pavilion, and the theme was Night and Day. Last but not least comes the Senior year. Leaders for this year were: president, George Brewer; vice-president, Betty Bor- man; treasurer, Evelyn Piske and secretary, Alice Lanham. The seniors chose as their sponsors Mr. Pruitt and Mr. Demaree. The class was busy this year putting out the annual and the Mirror. As the festivities came to a close and May came around the class looked back on their history and hoped they could make as great a success of their future. Page 10