Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1958 volume:

2 P An unforgettable event in Merv ' M iW An ■ y ear - v4 «- . pded7 place pest etired Englehart Gym in a ceremony h ij The dedication intermission betwee speaker for the evening of athletics of Gary Schools. Mr. Edgar Miller, supervising gmcipaLof Ross nsh P Schools, presided at the dedication progranrf The Meflr le Band played the Star Spangled Banner, followed by ' typ invSca- y tion by Rev. Frederick S. Wintle who also gave the-fgn liction. K? A gold plaque was pr esented to Mr. EdwarA J®glehSrt by Mr. Vernon Conner. This plaque was gi ejp n recognity bf the outstanding athletic service he has gi ven.Met fbi 1 le is ( the past 20 years. During this tenure Englehart-coached fSnns have won over 70 per cent of their games. s= J c O M 0 V cA ,. £ ' -L, _ Al -t—J2JU .-yi J) At, -- 0- t L, ' C t - - ' 0 A - ( 3 L_ a- --L -r L ' l Z O , L ' - t- ' U. sy Administration ... ' Page 4 d Al J y JLA TA (D’Ac—yy — J A—C ‘ d. 0 j ' -t- •■ . . J , J f J A ■ . K - ' s - - - Ax A (j Pa ge 13 , . jJUL Seniors ' A y. VT W sAjlA B LtjlsJL ' , ' AA d st ' OO- ' 1 - c __ — _UjL ■j 2 y. ■— 2 -P — ' Organizations . . . lAu Uj lJJO ( L-Ao — A s AdJ ' XA. Page 4 XXA 3 sy zA LsV C-AA — A - Cex “t-� - t W f A3 aJ C £As 2 s Athletics . . . S? J L un LaAUcAz .- Page 71 A2 Zr- CxAAATy n nuA-yj Ot -s dr Activities . Page 89 4 James G. Bovard, Irene M. Collins DEANS AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Mildred E. Meyer, Ellen Frazure, Helen Hayden 6 Don Queener, Marcel Pacatte, Margaret J. Maietta, Vernon Conner ENGLISH AND COMMERCE Robbie Bothwell, Grace L. Bovard, Helen Yacuk 7 Alex Begrowicz Jr., and Wayne Beasley Jerould J. Reinhart and Frank Meltzer MATH MUSICAL DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT AND HISTORY Robert C. Ross, Phillip W. Brown, and Richard S. Demaree 8 LIBRARY AND ART James H. Holclerman and Leah Hiland HOME EC. AND AG. Shirley Jean Crispi, John Shettles and Aleana Thomas wV SHOP Stanley C. Semokaitis and Velven L. Wooldridge 9 Kathleen Seale and Melvin Paul Dennison THE SCIENCES William Metcalf, Edward Engelhart, and Harriet Williams ATHLETICS 10 OUR COOKS Ethel Marsalek, Pauline Newcomb, Mary Sandlin, and Thelma Temple FRIENDLY CUSTODIANS Bernie Ayers, Joe Rendo, Pete Lennertz, and Charlie Hendricks 11 Calls at Lunch Hour Miss Crispi Supervising Friends, Romans, Countrymen . . . Future Draftsmen Great Expectations 12 SENIOR OFFICERS Bob Vickroy, Vice-President; Jill Rocker, Treasurer; Doug Kent, President; and Alice Meiselbar, Secretary IN MEMORIAM The sound of “Pomp and Circumstance” will bring back many memories to the sen- ior class of 1958. The memory deepest in the hearts of every senior will be that of their beloved classmate, Bonnie Showalter- baugh. Bonnie lost a six-months’ battle with leukemia on May 31, 1955. She was forced to drop out of school her freshman year and had received several blood transfusions in an attempt to stave off the disease. There is the memory of a gay, fun-loving girl who never seemed depressed or disillu- sioned. She put up an extraordinary battle against the fatal malady. Much happiness was brought to her through gifts, cards, visits, and letters from her friends, class- mates, and relatives during her illness. Even though Bonnie will not be in the Commencement Procession, she will be in the hearts of all her friends and classmates. 14 IMO AESCHLIMAN Sunshine 3,4 Choir 3,4 Pep Club 3,4 Emerson 1,2 JUDY ANDERSON Speech Club, 3,4 Junior Play 3 Mirror Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Business Manager 4 Lew Wallace 1,2 DAWN ANGERMAN Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Student Council 3 Sunshine 1,2 Secretary Student Council 3 JUDITH ANGERMAN GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1,2 FHA 1 Speech Club 3 Pep Club 1 ,2,3,4 SUE ELLEN ANSTAK Speech Club 2 FHA 1, 2,3,4 GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1,2.3, 4 Parliamentarian FHA Vice President GAA 4 Business Manager Play 3 DAR MARY ANNE ASH Pep Club 15,3,4 GAA 2 FT A 3 Speech 3 Latin Club 3 Historian FTA 3 WILDA ANN ASHTON Sunshine 1,2 GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 1 Speech 3 President GAA 4 Co-Editor Annual 4 Mirror Staff 4 Junior Play 3 LARRY BAESSLER Camera Club 1 Jr. Hi-Y 2 Freshman Hi-Y 1 Senior Hi-Y 3 15 VIVIAN BALI VERLA BARDWELL ARDITH BECKER KENNY BENSON Speech 1,2,3 CAA 2,3,4 GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4 Pep Club 1, 2,3,4 FHA 1,2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1 Audio-Visual Aids 4 CAA 1,2, 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Science 3 Treasurer Speech 2 FHA 2,3,4 Pep club 1,2, 3, 4 Secretary FHA 4 Letterman’s 4 Track 2 Football 3,4 Hi-Y Treasurer 2,3 President Student Council 4 BOB BERGER CAROL BODAMER Science 2,3.4 FHA 2,3,4 Freshman Hi-Y 1 Student Council 1 Secretary Science 4 DAVE BODKIN Science Club 1,2, 3, 4 Senior Hi-Y 4 Letter Man’s Club 2,3,4 Track 2,3,4, Captain 3,4 Junior Play Vice-Pres. Science Club 4 KAREN LOREE BOGAN Pep 1,4 Sunshine 1,3,4 CAA I 16 DAVE BODKIN Science 1, 2, 3,4 Vice l’res. 4 Hi-Y ' s 4 Letterman’s 2,3,4 Track 2,3,4 Capt. 3,4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 KAREN LOREE BOGAN Pep 1,4 Sunshine 1,3,4 GAA 1 BEVERLY BRECHNER FHA 1,2,3, 4 Treasurer 4 GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1,2, 3,4 Secretary Class 1 Treasurer Class 4 Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4 Prom Candidate 3 Homecoming Candidate 4 MARY ANN Pep Club 1 GAA 2 Sunshine 4 Choir 2 BROADAWA WILLIAM E. BURDAN LEE CAMERON Hi-Y’s 2 Florida 1,2,3 Science 3,4 Sergeant at arms 4 Tolleston 1 CHESTER C.HENTNIK Camera Club 1,2 Science Club 1,2,4 Letterman ' s 4 Industrial Arts Club 1,2, 3, 4 Football 3,4 Audio-Visual Aids 1,2, 3, 4 Pres. 4 Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4 Reporter 4 DARRELL WAYNE CLAWSON Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4 Choir 1,2, 3 ,4 Cross Country 2,3,4 Letterman’s 4 Track 2,3,4 Basketball 4 17 JIM COZMANOFF LAURALI B. DEUBERRY Letterman’s 4 FHA 1,2, 3,4 Band 1 ,2,3,4 Pep Band 3,4 Basketball 1 Track 2,3,4 Football 2,3,4 Mr. Football 4 Junior Play 3 Audio-Visual Aids 4 Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4 Secretary 2 Pres. 4 Prom King 3 Choir 4 Football co-captain 4 Vice President Class 3 Vice Pres. 3 Pres 4 Band IDA DISPENNETT DON DOWDY Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y ' s 1,2,3 Sunshine 1 CAA 1,2, 3, 4 Choir 2,4 BARBARA JEAN ECKSTROM Sunshine 1 GAA 3 FHA 4 Pep Club 2,3 Choir 2,4 CAROLINE EICH Sunshine 1,2 GAA 1,2 FT A 3 Pep Club 1 ,2,3,4 Band 1,2 Speech 3 MARILYN ENGSTROM JOHN PHILIP ERDELAC GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Lew Wallace 1,2 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 Sunshine 1,2 Speech 3 FHA 1 Choir 1 18 BARBARA FF.LINSKI GAA 3,4 Speech 3 Vice President 4 Pep 3 Choir 3,4 Cheerleader 4 Librarian Choir 3 ANNABELLE FERNANDEZ FHA 1 Treasurer Class 3 SUSAN FRANK GAA 1 Sunshine 2,3,4 Vice Pres. 3 Pep Club 1,2, 3,4 Recording Sec. 2 Sunshine WILLIAM CARL FRATZKE Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4 V-Pres. 1,3 Letterman’s 4 Secretary 4 Junior Play 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3,4 Football 2,3,4 Track 2 Cross Country 1 Baseball 2,3,4 Choir 2,3,4 Vice Pres. 4 Audio-Visual Aids 4 Speech 3 Candidate for Prom King 3 Sophomore Class Pres. 2 WILLIAM JAY GARMONG Hi-Y ' s 2,3,4 Audio-Visual Aids 3,4 Harlingen, Texas JOE GAVELEK FFA 1,2,3 Vice President 3 Science 3,4 Hi-Y’s 4 Treasurer FFA 2 JERRY GIES FFA 1,2, 3, 4 Hi-Y’s 4 GILDERSLEEV Speech 3,4 Camera 2 Treasurer Camera Hi-Y’s 1,2 Senior Play CAROL ANN GORDON Sunshine 3 Pep Club 3,4 South Dakota 1,2 JO F.LLEN GROZA Latin Club 1,2 Pep Club 1,2 Sunshine 3,4 Treasurer 4 MARILYN GUSE Speech 1,2 ,3 ,4 GAA 1,2, 3,4 Thespian 3,4 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 Stage Director Senior Play Speech Play Stud. Director 3 BEVERLY HANSEN Sunshine 1,2 Pep Club 1,2, 3,4 GAA 4 Choir 1 Glee Club 1 GARY HARDING Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4; Sgt. at arms 3,4 Audio-Visual Aids 4 Letterman’s 4; Sgt. at arms 4 Candidate Mr. Football 4 Football 1, 2,3, 4 CHARLES L. HEIN FFA 2,3,4 Treasurer FFA 3 Vice President FFA 4 MARJORIE HELD GAA 1,2, 3,4 FHA 1,2,3, 4 Pep 1, 2,3,4 Assistant Historian F.H.A. 3 THOMAS FREDRICK GILROWSKI Hi-Y ' s 1,2, 3.4 Pres. 3 V. Pres. 4 Speech 2,3 Letterman’s 3,4 Vice Pres. 4 Junior Play Senior Play Student Council 1,2,3, 4 Vice President 3 Football 1,2, 3, 4 co-captain 4 Basketball 1,2,3 Baseball 2.3 Track 2 Choir 2,3,4 Pres. 4 Candidate for Prom King 3 LINDA LOU HOSKINS Pep Club 1,23,4 GAA 1,23,4 Choir 23,4 DON HENDERSON Hi-Y’s 23,4 Camera 2 KAREN HIGH Sunshine 23,4 I’ep Club 1,23,4 Latin 1 LYLE M. HILL Hi-Y’s 3,4 Science 4 Thespian 3,4 Band 1,23,4 Track 3,4 Cross Country 4 Letterman’s 4 Junior Class Play 3 Senior Play DAVE M. JENKS Football 1,2,4 Letterman ' s 4 Hi-Y ' s 1,23,4 Chaplain Hi-Y’s 4 JANICE JOHNSTON DARLENE HUNTER GAA 1,23,4 Speech 23 FHA 1 Pep Club 1,23,4 Secretary Choir 3,4 Choir 3,4 SHARON HOLDEMAN GAA 1,23,4 Sunshine 2 FHA 1 Pep Club 1,23,4 Speech 3 Band 2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 Mirror Staff 4 LOIS KLINGAMAN FHA 1,2 Sunshine 3,4 MARY ANN KOENIG VICTORIA LAHAIE GAA 1, 2,3, 4 Pep Club 1,2,3, 4 Glee Club 1 Camera I FHA 1 Choir 1 Editor Mirror 4 Annual Staff PAT LAVERY Audio-Visual Aids 1,2,3, 4 Science 3,4 Football 4 Hi-Y’s 1,2 Track 2 DOUGLAS KENT Hi-Y’s 1 ,2,3,4 Student Council 4 V. Pres. 4 Letterman’s 4 Historian 4 Band 1,2, 3, 4 Treasurer 4 Basketball 3,4 Track 2,3,4 Class President 4 Cross County 1,2,3 DALFORD KING Football 1,2, 3, 4 Audio-Visual Aids 4 Letterman ' s 4 Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4 JACK W. KITCHEL Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3,4 Camera 1 Basketball 2 SUE ANN LAZAR GAA 4 Speech 4 I’cp Club 4 RICHARD ALLEN LEWIS Hi-Y’s 1,2,3, 4 Letterman’s 4 Reporter 4 Camera 1 Speech 2,3 Football 1,2, 3, 4 Choir 1,2,4 JUDITH LOU IS GAA 1,2, 3,4 EH A 1 Sunshine 2,3 Pep Club 1, 2,3,4 MARY LONSBURY GAA 1,2 Speech 1,2,3, Secretary 2 Pep Club 1.2 Thespian 3,4 Secretary of class 3 Director Junior and Ser play 3,4 Prom Queen Candidate 3 Athletic Queen 2 President of Speech 3 Student Director Senior P AARON MAC.Y Latin 1,2,3 Science 4, Sgt.-at-arms 4 Hi-Y ' s 4 JOANNE MANDLY FHA 1 Sunshine 2 Pep Club 3 GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 BILL MANDLY STEVE MANDULA 23 . STEVE MARSALF.K Hi-Y ' s 1,2 Football 1 Manager Football 2,3,4 Manager Basketball 2 Science 4 Letterman’s 4 PRISCILLA MARTINEZ GAA 1,2, 3, 4, Sgt.-at-arms. 4 Speech 2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 JERRY MASSENGILL Hi-Y ' s 1, 2,3,4 Letterman’s 4 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Cross Country 1,2, 3,4 Baseball 2,4 Trajk 2 Speech 4 Camera 1 CLIFFORD LEE MASSEY, JR. Hi-Y ' s 1,2, 3,4 Speech 1 ,2,3 Letterman ' s 4 Choir 1,2,3 Junior Play 3 Basketball 1,3,4 Track 3 Cross Country 1,2, 3, 4 Baseball 2,3,4 Senior Play DOUG MAYS Hi-Y ' s 1,2 Letterman’s 4 Football 3,4 Baseball 3,4 ALICE MEISELBAR GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Sgt.-at-arms 4 Speech, 3,4 Sgt.-at-arms 3 EH A 1,2 Sgt.-at-arms 2 Pep Club 1,2,3, 4 Secretary of class 4 LARRY MELLE Hi-Y ' s 1,2,3 Audio-Visual Aids 4 CHARLES T. MILLER Hi-Y’s 1,2 Thespian 3,4 Treasurer Thespian 4 Band 1,2, 3, 4 24 GAIL MONROE GAA 1 ,2,3,4 Pep Club 2,4 WILLIAM DENNIS NILES Hi-Y’s 1,2 Science 3 Choir 1,2, 3,4 RONALD PESSMEG Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4 Football 1,2,3, 4 FFA 1 ,2,3,4 Pres 3,4 Letterman’s 4 Candidate Mr. Football 4 JULIENNE PRIMICH Speech 3 Pep 3,4 GAA 3,4 Candidate Homecom. Court 4 Mirror Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Emerson 1,2 KAREN MILOBAR Glee Club 1 Mirror Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep 1 ,2,3,4 Thespian 4 Speech 3 Speech Club Play 2 Choir 2,3,4 Band 1,2, 3,4 KAREN MITCHELL Speech 2,3,4 GAA 2,3,4 Pep Club 2,3,4 Hobart 1 SUSAN MCGRANN Sunshine 1 Latin 1,2,3 Vice Pres 3 Speech 4 CAROLE ANNE MCLEAN Latin 3 Pep 2,3,4 GERALDINE PRIMICH Speech 1,2, 3, 4 GAA 1,2, 3,4 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 President Speech 4 Vice President Speech 3 Sec. Treasurer Girls Conf. 3 Homecoming Queen 4 DOROTHY A. PROBST FHA 1,2, 3, 4 Pep Club 3 DELPHUS J. RAINWATER Choir 1,2,4 FHA 1,2, 3, 4 Song Leader 4 Pep Club 4 DIXIE LEE RAS ' I ' OVSKI FHA 3,4 Sgt.-at-arms FHA 4 PATRICIA ANN RASTOVSKI Pep Club 1 Sunshine 1 GAA 3 TERRY RIDDLE Hi-Y ' s 1,2,3, 4 Football 1,2 Science 3 JILL ROCKER GAA 1,2, 3,4 Reporter GAA 2 Vice Pres. GAA 3 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 FHA 1 Speech 2.3 Student Council 3 Queen of Prom 3 Treasurer Senior Class 4 Mirror Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 LEAH RAE ROSENBALM FHA 1.2 GAA 2,3,4 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 Speech 2,3 Sgt.-at-arms GAA 3 THOMAS ROSEN BALM Science 1,2 Hi-Y ' s 1,2,3 BONNIE MARIE RUSSEL Speech 2,3 GAA 1, 2,3.4 Thespian 3,4 I’ep Club 1, 2,3.4 Student Council 1 Speech Club Play 3 SANDRA SADLER FHA 1,2, 3,4 Pep Club 1,2,3 GAA 1,2,3 Parliamentarian FHA 3 Sgt.-at-arms FHA 4 RICHARD SAKOWICZ Hi-Y’s 4 East Chicago Washington KATHLEEN MARIE JAMES SCHULTE SCHEUB GAA 3 Sunshine 1,2 Pep Club 1,2,3, 4 Speech 3 Student Council 1 JOHN SHAPLEY Hi-Y ' s 1.2,3, 4 Speech 3,4 JOSEPH SHAPLEY Hi-Y ' s 1, 2,3,4 Speech 3,4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play Sgt.-at-arms (Speech Cl.) 3, Treasurer (Hi-Y) 4 Track Manager 3,4 27 RON SHERRINGTON Hi-Y’s 23,4 Lelterman ' s 3,4 Audio-Visual Aids 3,4 Track 2,3,4 Cross Country 3,4 NANCY SHEVICK GAA 2 FHA 2 Speech 3,4 Pep Club 3,4 Student Council 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play JANICE CAROL SOBAT FHA 1,2,3 Sgt.-at-arms 3 GAA 1,23,4 Point Chair. 2 Pep Club 1,23,4 Thespian 3,4 Secretary 4 Speech 3 Mirror Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Thespian Play 4 Athletic Queen 1 Junior Play 3 Senior Play Treasurer 1 PATRICIA SOOHEY GAA 1,23 FHA 1,2 Sunshine 3,4 Pep Club 1,23,4 JOAN STEFAN KIEWIC7. NORMA STRINGHAM DANIEL G. SUKEL SYLVIA SUM FT A 3,4 FHA 1,2,3 Science 23,4 Sunshine 3 Mirror Staff 4 GAA 1,23,4 Treasurer 4 Treasurer Science 4 Pep Club 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Student Council 2 GAA 4 Speech 3 Assistant Editor Mirror 4 Annual Staff 4 Mirror Staff 4 Co-Editor Annual Staff 4 Candidate Athletic Queen 3 Candidate for Prom Queen 3 Vice-President FHA 2 President FHA 3 Secretary GAA 2 Sgt.-at-arms GAA 3 Vice President of Class 2 Bishop Noll 1,2 28 CAROLE TIMMONS FT A 3 GAA 1,2, 3.4 Point Chair. 3 FHA 1,2,3 Speech 3 Cheerleader 1 Junior Play 3 Mirror Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Treasurer FHA 3 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 REBECCA SUMNER FHA 1 GAA 1, 2,3, 4 Speech 2,3 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 Band 1,2, 3,4 CATHERINE TAN COS FHA 1 Speech 2,3 GAA 1,2,3, 4 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 JOSEPH JOEL TOMASIC Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4 Audio-Visual Aids 4 LARRY TEMPLE Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4 Band 1,2, 3, 4 Track 2,3,4 Secretary of Band 4 Pep Band 3,4 GLENDA VAN ROSENDALF. Speech 3 GAA 3,4 Pep Club 3,4 Lew Wallace 1,2 JUDI THOMPSON Sunshine 2,3,4 Choir 3,4 Pep Club 2,3,4 Junior Play 3 Sunshine President 4 Student Council 4 Crown Point 1 ROBERT JAMES VICEROY Hi-Y’s 2,3,4 Treas. 1, Secy. 4 Band 1,2, 3, 4 Drum Major 3,4 Basketball 1, 2,3,4 Cross Country 1,3,4 Football 2 Letterman’s 4 Student Council 3 Audio-Visual Secy. 4 Thes. Vice Pres. 3 Pres. 4 Jr. Play 3, Sr. Play 4 Junior Class Pres. Senior Class V. Pres. 4 RICHARD A. VLASIC Latin 1,2 Science 1,2, 3,4 Audio-Visual Aids 3,4 Secretary Science 3 President Science 4 NANCY ANN VLASIC FHA 1,2,3, 4 GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Pep 1,2,4 Historian FHA 3,4 Junior Play Senior Play JANET WAGONER Glee Club 1 Camera 1 GAA 1, 2,3.4 Sunshine Club 2,3 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Mirror Staff 4 MARY ANN WALLACE IHA 1,2 GAA 1,2,3 Pep Club i ,2,3,4 Junior Play 3 Mirror Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 HENRY WEGMAN BEVERLY WELLS Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4 FHA 2 Letterman’s Club 4 Football 1,2, 3, 4 Speech Club 3 Sgt.-at-arms Hi-Y’s 2 Secretary Letterman’s 4 Candidate for Mr, Football 4 BEVERLY JEAN WENCL FHA 1,3 GAA 1,2 Pep Club 1, 2,3,4 Choir 2,3,4 DAVE C. WILBURN Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3, 4 Camera 2,3 Letterman’s 4 Choir 1,2,3 30 ELLEN J. WISE GAA 1.2,4 FHA 1 Choir 2,3,4 Spcecli 3 l’ep 1,2,3, 4 Student Council 3 Secretary Speech 3 Secretary Junior Class Librarian Choir 4 Treasurer Choir 3 Vice President Choir 2 BRYANT MATTHEWS Hi-Y ' s 1,2,3, 4 Speech 1, Track 2 Letterman 2,3,4 Pres. 4 Science 1 A V 4 Football 1,2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2,3,4 Capt. 3 Cross Country 1 Junior Senior Play Prom King Candidate President of Class 1 Treasurer of Choir 4 Student Council 1 31 GLENNYS LOUISE WRIGHT FHA 2,4 SSS 1,2.3 Pep 1 LAWRENCE YURKO Hi-Y’s 1,2, 3,4 Secretary Hi-Y 1 Librarian Choir 4 BOB WILSON Band 4 Wallace 1,2 RICHARD 7.UCCOLOTT O Hi-Y ' s 1,2, 3, 4 Baseball 2,4 Band 1,23,4 Choir 1,2 LARRY BIHLMAN Hi-Y 2,3,4 Speech 3,4 Camera 2 Football 2,3,4 Track 2,3 Science Club JU r q. JLrU l H yU ' o C .HS, c-y L pv ' ' vX Gs_s5_ i - cf — G o-v -vwT - MOST ATHLETIC Bryant Matthews Gail Monroe ida Hoskins Richard Sakowicz 1 1 tr. 1 C| yJL- JUXsn 4j ' ' ks j xLx j u y ' ‘ ' Aa. Aji W A. A l I t V O BEST ALL AROUND WILDA ASHTON JIM COZMANC a lyt jy 7? ’V «f Jv- ti x • o-v J j 4 ' - o— 8- 2 i CxCz« JUNIORS SPONSOR PROM . . . Row 1 (Left to right): W. Aeschliman, R. Albin, N. Anderson, C. Apple- ton, E. Backe, J. Bailey, P. Ballestero, J. Banser. Row 2 (Left to right): C. Bartos, K. Baurle, M. Bires, F. Blissmer, K. Borrman, J. Broadaway, E. Bryant, W. Buhr. Row 3 (Left to right): P. Burke, J. Bush, J. Camp- bell, K. Carlin, J. Charles, J. Clark, J. Clarke, C. Clauson. Row 4 (Left to right): S. Clodfelder, T. Davis. President — Charles Appleton Vice President — Edward Fabrici Secretary — Judith Johnson Treasurer — Johlyn Charles The graduating class of 1959 has come into their last year of high school. They are taking over as “New Seniors”. Their class colors are white and black. The rings are yellow gold with a white gold background on which the crest is centered. Again this is the largest class to graduate from Merrillville with a total of 146 in the class. They will be the first class to attend our new school all four years. 34 cS— — 0 _j C _yia — • - v - V CV SX . ■ X- Q- -V vUCv — - ' — — VrV % , OsA jocxjl, Row 1 (Left to right): L DeMers, D. Dipert, D Draganowski, S. Engel hart, G. Ensminger, D Ewen, E. Fabrici, S. Fa brici. Row 2 (Left to right): P. Favuzzo, S. Feiser, T. Fischer, P. Fleming, J. Flick, R. Franz, N. Gar- wood, J. Geller. Row 3 (Left to right): C. George, M. Gill, E. Gil- lam, F. Hacker, L. Haines, B. Hanson, C. Hardt, J. Harger. Row 4 (Left to right): R. Harper, V. Harris, P. Hornak, D. Hull, W. Jedynak, W. Jeffery, R. Jewell, S. Jewell. Row 5 (Left to right): J. Johnson, B. Johnston, D. Jones, B. Kanuch, C. Klipp, J. Krueger, J. Krue- ger, P. Kupec. Row 6 (Left tt right): J. Lehman, D. Lewin, M. Logan, N. Long, C. Low- ell, D. Lucas, L. Luedtke, C. Macy. Row 7 (Left to right): R. Madas, M. Mager, W. Majcher, J. Marando, E. Markovich, S. Martin, C. Maxwell, R. McClure. 35 Sc 2 ' - -■■ JUNIORS TOOK TO’59 P. McFadden, M. Mehr.Jjg . J. Miller, X. Mitrovich, N , M. Moehl, W. Moore, s_5 C. Mullen, R. Murray. o r Row 2 (left to right): N. Newman, B. Nix, D. O’Connor, N. Olson, J. Orrell, R. Radu, L. Rakoczy, M. Ramsey. Row 3 (left to right): L. Rastovski, K. Reder, J. Reed, D. Reveal, S. Sanders, J. Sandlin, S. Saynak, M. Schiesser. Row 4 (left to right): A. Schultz, J. Serocka, N. Shaffner, D. Shebat, S. Shepitka, T. Shot- liff, P. S h o u p, H. Shrout. Row 5 (left to right): C. Smith, E. Stefankie- wicz, R. Stephens, B. Stowers, H. Struble, K. Stucker, N. Tolpa, A. Thompson. Row 6 (left to right): J. Titak, D. Tonk, J. Trussa, C. Vickroy, R. Wade, R. Wasz, W. Watkins, E. Weaver. Row 7 (left to right): J. Webb, J. Wells, R. White, C. Wilson, S. Wirick, D. Yaros, G. Yonko, J. Zeha. 36 CLUB ACTIVITIES RATE HIGH Row 1 (left to right): J. Adams, R. Anger- man, L. Appleton, D. Austin, E. Bach, P. Bardwell, R. Basco, B. Bascom. Row 2 (left to right): R. Basham, L. Beaty, C. Beckwith, N. Bo- beck, A. Brake, J. Broadaway, M. Brown, M. Brugos. Row 3 (left to right): P. Bush, J. Cannon, P. Carver, G. Clark, D. Clements, J. Cogelja, D. Cole, G. Cook. Row 4 (left to right): W. Cook, K. Cooper, W. Craig, C. Crisman. PRESIDENT, Micky Brugos; VICE PRESI- DENT, Dick Anger- man; SECRETARY, Mary Ann Uremovich; TREASURER, Danny Clements. 37 38 Row 1 (Left to right): A. Daege, L. Day, D. Delor, R. Demaree, G. Dipert, C. Dobis, P. Durr, E. Eich. Row 2 (Left to right): E. Elkins, M. Fabrici, J. Fea- sel, T. Feczko, R. Fedor- chak, H. Fieberkorn, J. FitzGerald, J. Francis. Row 3 (Left to right): J. Fratzke, K. Freeman, J. Friedluna, M. Galanis, B. GearHart, J. Gerhart, R. Gifford, A. Goetschel. Row 4 (Left to right): S. Gorrell, B. Goss, N. Gul- lic, T. Hampton, J. Han- sen, M. Harris, L. Hasley, N. Hathaway. Row 5 (Left to right): S. Hein, S. Heller, D. Hen- derson, K. Hlodnicki, P. Holdeman, F. Hollen- baugh, B. Horner, W. Hauldieson. Row 6 (Left to right): P. Jergens, R. Jewell, T. Joy, L. Kaczmorek, B. Kaurich, P. Kennedy, J. King, J. Kish. Row 7 (Left to right): J. Knauer, C. Komp, D. Korhel, S. Kosoc, A. Krie- ter, R. Kuhn, L. Kwasny, D. Lavery. Row 1 (Left to right) Lazar, N. Leggitt, D. Lip- ke, D. Litherland, J. Log- gie, C. Lowell, L. Mack P. Malis. C) £ p F) £ Row 2 (Left to right): C. Marpherson, D. Marx, N. McGrann, J. McNary, K. Meiselbor, J. Melle, T. Menke, K. Meyer. Row 3 (Left to right): P. Mikula, A. Minniti, G. Morre, T. Morfee, K. Mit- chell, N. Munchburg, J. Murray, J. Musitelli. Row 4 (Left to right): P. Nadolski, R. Nenulis, J. Nichols, J. Northrop, N. O ' Brien, T. O ' Brien, F. Ott, B. Ohren. Row 5 (Left to right): K. Pagel, C. Palmer, K. Pat- ton, S. Paulson, E. Payne, Y. Peterson, J. Pierce, T. Pintar. Row 6 (Left to right): P. Piskor, R. Podunonich, B. Potter, S. Raich, W. Reid. L. Reveal, M. Rhodes, P. Rimer. Row 7 (Left to right): G. Ripley, M. Roger, B. Roessing, R. Sader, J. Sa- 39 SOPHOMORES AT HALF WAY POINT Ai Jfck ' K.! r r r ft c . c 1 %. A S� 1 -V rr ’C. ' A.J e,n t: ,r,p Row 1 (left to right): C. Serynak, N. Sever- ence, J. Shapley, S. Sheets, B. Sherwood, J. Simon, P. Single, L. Spitz. Row 2 (left to right): R. Stahler, N. Stanley, R. Stiener, P. Stowers, W. Stowers, J. String- ham, M. Sullivan, P. Surowiec. Row 3 (left to right): VV. Swinford, A. Szal, B. Talaga, M. Tancos, B. Taylor, B. Thomas, H. Titak, M. Todd. Row 4 (left to right): M. Uremovich, G. Uze- lac, R. Vendl, C. Viz- ena, B. Wachter, N. Wagoner, M. Welches, J. Wiggins. Row 5 (left to right): J. Wilburn, A. Wil- liams, I. Willford, L. Willis, B. Witham, J. Wojohn, B. Woods, J. Worley. Row 6 (left to right): J. Wynn, M. Yaros, M. Young, D. Yuraitis , E. Zimmer. 40 FRESHMEN START NEW LIFE Row 1 (left to right): J. Adams, J. Aeschli- man, E. Alexander, R. Anderson, R. Arena, D. Backe, M. Bailey, F. Bascom. Row 2 (left to right): S. Bateman, W. Bea- man, G. Beard, J. Beaty, B. Beck, D. Becker, B. Best, T. Biernat. Row 3 (left to right): J. Bires, R. Bistrican, W. Bley, M. Borrman, T. Bothwcll, M. Bren- nan, V. Broadway, R. Burdan. Row 4 (left to right): R. Calhoun, R. Chaf- fin, I). Chiado, G. Churilla, J. Cicenas, B. Cisarik, G. Clawson, M. Collins. Row 5 (left to right): J. Cooper, G. Cooper, R. Cooper, T. Coster, YV. Creekmore, I.. Cris- man, M. Daniels, M. DeGaetano. Row 6 (left to right): K. Devries, N. Dicken- son, R. Dragonowski, 1’. Dugle, L. Eaton, R. Eaton, L. F.berhardt, I 1 . Erdelac. PRESIDENT, Dick Steiner; VICE PRESI- DENT, Judy Rae; SEC- RETARY, Karen Kim- ble; TREASURER, Ricky Schmidt. LARGEST CLASS FINDS . . . Row 1 (Left to right): J. Fabrici, L. Felter, D. Fischer, G. Fletcher, L. Foley, M. Franko, L. F ' ran- zen, K. Frochling. Row 2 (Left to right): L. Garwood, B. Geller, A. Gerzezorek, P. Gibson, C. Gill, P. Gordon, P. Gran- singer, M. Griffin. Row 3 (Left to right): K. Guse, E. Gust, K. Hall- frish, S. Ffalsted, B. Han- eycutt, J. Harlow, T. Hart- sock, J. Hein. Row 4 (Left to right): C. Helvey, S. Herzog, S. Hil- brich, L. Hackstra, N. Ingles, J. Jewell, A. John- son, B. Johnston Row 5 (Left to right): A. Jones, S. Jones, R. Kaiser, C. Kelly, T. Kendall, C. Kisler, W. Kime, K. Kim- ble. Row 6 (Left to right): H. Kissinger, L. Kolarich, R. Kosiba, D. Koenig, J. Kostka, P. Krieter, L. Krueger, S. Kuchar. Row 7 (Left to right): C. Kuchta, J. Kujaca, M. Kupec, P. Lancaster, C. Lambrecht, S. Larson, A. Lawson. M. Lazar. Row 8 (Left to right): M. Lee, D. Lindborg, C. Lob- siger, L. Lonsbury, D. Lovall, A. Luebcke, J. Luedtke, N. Luttinen. Row 9 (Left to right): T. MacLaverty, R. Madera, J. Maihofer, R. Majcher, ). Mako, M. Marich, L. Massey, C. McFadden. Row 10 (Left to right): A. McNary, G. Meyer, J. Miller, R. Miller, M. Mon- fort, L. Monroe, S. Mon- zulla, M. Morrow. CONFUSION AND FRIENDLY COOPERATION Row 1 (Left to right): D. Mirscin, G. Mulvaney, R. Mundell, R. Nastoff, K. Nelson, K. O ' Conner B. Orelup, A. Palm. Row 2 (Left to right): F. Parker, R. Pausig, R. Payne, J. Perez, L. Peter- son, D. Price, J. Pruiett, J. Ray. Row 3 (Left to right): S. Razus, R. Rerick, K. Re- werts, L. Rhodis, L. Rob- bins, C. Rose, J. Rouhse- lang, D. Rzephlinski. Row 4 (Left to right): L. Salmon, J. Sager, H. Salvinski, B. Sanders, J. Scheering, J. Schilling, B. Schiller, F. Schmidt. Row 5 (Left to right): R. Schnobel, M. Seeley, G. Shaffner, C. Shearer, W. Shery, D. Shotts, M. Shoup, D. Shults. Row 6 (Left to right): P. Sieburg, J. Simon, D. Smith, J. Snemis, J. Sny- der, S. Sobal, B. Sowards, A. Soyring. Row 7 (Left to right): E. Sparks, J. Spurling, E. Spurr, J. Stanley, C. Stock, B. Sukel, G. Sumner, M. Sweitzer. Row 8 (Left to right): R. Stiener, M. Swinford, J. Terry, D. Theis, N. Tol- pa, J. Twyman, P. Vedo, M. Valasco. Row 9 (Left to right): L. Vincent, J. Wade, S. War- ren, S. Wegman, M. Wil- liams, J. Wilson, R. Wil- son, L. Wirtz. Row 10 (Left to right): C. Wise, E. Wolff, B. Wood, M. Zakutansky. Fads and -A - Fashions lOO Hr STUDENT COUNCIL Under the leadership of Ken Benson Merrillville’s Student Council organization flourished during the 1957-58 school year. Made up of class presidents, homeroom representatives, and the student council president and under the sponsorship of Henry A. Wichmanowski, school principal, the council met once a week to formulate student policies, purchase records for dances, and allocate dance dates on the calendar. Other officers are Doug Kent, vice-president; Tim Feczko, trea- surer; and Pat Mikula, secretary. Officers Doug Kent, Vice-Pres.; Pat Mikula, Secretary; Ken Benson, President; Tim Feczko, Treasurer; Henry Wichmanowski Sponsor. 46 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Ella Zieseniss Chapter of the Future Teachers of America held its first fonnal initia- tion of members during the 1957-58 year. Members of the club assisted faculty members during the school year and acted as ushers during American Education week when parents visited the school. Members also sponsored a dance for all stu- dents and held a Christmas party for the retarded children ' s class of Ross Township. Under the direction of sponsor Mrs. Irene Col- lins, the girls undertook a number of projects during the year including the investiga- tion of entrance requirements for colleges in Indiana. A panel was held in which the ethics of teaching were discussed. Officers Mrs. Collins, Sponsor; C. Barlos, Pres.; P. MikulaV. Pres.; M. Fabrici, Treas.; G. Harris, Hist.; P. Malis, Pari.; S. Clodfelder, Song Leader; N. Tolpa, Li- brarian; and C. Vickroy, Sec. (not shown). 47 SPEECH CLUB Under the direction of Mr. Donald Queener, the Speech Club has worked hard to further develop better speakers and citizens of tomorrow. Among the many activities this year, the club members attend- ed discussion groups at different schools. They went to Lew Wallace for a legislative assembly. This was followed by a trip to Purdue for the same type of assembly. Some of the members attended a speech contest at Ball State Teacher’s College. The club sponsored a dance in March. At the close of the year, pins, letters, sweaters, and trophies were awarded to those who earned them. The Speech officers are from left to right, Vice President, Barbara Felinski; President, Gerri Primich; Secretary, Janice Fratzke; Treasurer, Pat Single. 48 LATIN CLUB HOLDS FASHION SHOW The Merrillville Latin Club was organized four years ago and is part of the state and national Junior Classical League. To raise funds, the club held a dance on October 11 and sold book covers with the school song and a picture of the school on them. The December meeting featured a fashion show, Roman style. The highlight of the club’s activities is their Latin banquet held each spring, where the mem- bers dress as Romans, eat Roman food, and enjoy Roman style entertainment. One of the club’s members attended two national conventions, one at Oxford, Ohio; and the other with another member in Colorado Springs, Colorado, last summer. This summer, the convention will be held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the club hopes to be well represented. OFFICERS OFFICERS: President, Mi- chael Mehr; Vice President, Carolyrt Clauson; Treasurer, Sandy Sanders; Secretary, Phyllis Fleming; Program chairman, Connie Vickroy; Seargeants-at-arms, Charles Hardt, Carol Bartos 49 OUTER SPACE AND SPUTNIKS The Science Club, sponsored by Mr. M. P. Dennison, has not only held a Camera Contest but also has had sev- eral eminent guest speakers. The speakers have spoken for the International Geophysical Year on the earth satellites, atomic energy and careers in science. They also went on several educational tours, among them a trip to Corn Products Refining Company in Argo, Illinois. OFFICERS OFFICERS: President, Richard Vlasic; Vice Presi- dent, Dave Bodkin; Secretary, Bob Berger; Treasurer, Dan Sukel; Sergeant-at-arms, Bill Burdan; Sponsor, Mr. M. P. Dennison,. 50 SECOND SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE THESPIAN SOCIETY The second year of existence proved a rewarding one for the National Thespian Society. Under the direction of Mr. Vernon Connor, the sponsor, Merrillville ' s first honor society devoted its efforts to the advancement of the standards of excellence in dramatic arts. In order to be eligible for membership a student must have either appeared in a major role or directed a three-act play or have done other notable work in the dramatic field. With the production of Bundles for Christmas”, a one-act play, the Thespians began their activities. The big event of the year was the annual award banquet at which the outstanding performers of the season’s productions were presented with Thespian Oscars. With the produc- tion of a one-act contest play for the June state conference and the attendance of a stage play, the second successful year came to an end. OFFICERS President Bob Vickroy is get- ting a good touch up job with the help of the officers Chuck Miller, Treasurer; Janice Sobat, Secretary; Judy Scott, Clerk; and Stewart Jewell. Mr. Vernon Con- ner, Sponsor, looks on. 51 F H A The purpose of the FHA is to become better homemakers. Merrillville’s chap- ter is part of a nationwide club with the motto “Toward new horizons.” The members can earn pins by being on committees for dances that the club sponsors through the year, attending the club’s social functions, being officers and attend- ing the meetings. The sponsors this year are Mrs. Aleana Thomas and Miss Shirley Crispi. The Future Homemakers of America contribute to the improvement of our nation, women, and home management. OFFICERS OFFICERS: Seated left to right: Marcia Fabrici, Vice Presi- dent; Dixie Rastovski, sergeant- at-arms; Judy Clarke, President; Ardith Becker, Secretary; Sue Anstak, Parliamentorian; Bev- erly Brechner, Treasurer; Stand- ing: Mrs. Aleana Thomas, spon- sor; Karen Freeman, Reporter; Jackie Serocka, Assistant His- torian; Delphus Rainwater, Song Leader; Nancy Vlasic, Historian; Miss Shirley Crispi, sponsor. 52 FFA HOLDS BANQUET Serving as president for the second year in a row, Ron Pessmeg has led the Merrillville chapter of the Future Fanners of America to another successful year. During the past school year the Future Farmers attended the state convention at Purdue University and held a Father and Son banquet in February as their main projects. The major field trip of the year was the trip to the Dairy Show in Chicago on October 9, 1957. For the first time, Merrillville’s Future Farmers chapter chose a chapter sweet- heart, the Junior candidate, Faye Hacker, was bestowed the honor. All FHA members were eligible for entry in the contest. The announcement of the sweet- heart took place at the FFA’s annual dance on November 22, 1957. The policy of choosing a chapter sweetheart will be continued in future years. OFFICERS President: Ron Pessmeg V. President: C. Hein Secretary: K. Reder Treasurer: R. Radu Senator: M. Magcr Student Advisor: W. Machor Reporter: E. Zimmer Advisor: John Shettles 1957-58 Sweetheart: Faye Hacker 53 G A A Mrs. Catherine Seale and Mrs. Harriet Williams, the Girls’ Athletic Associa- tion sponsors, have helped this year in creating an interest in physical education and good sportsmanship in each member. In doing this, they have organized many games, one of them being basketball. At the close of the season a tourna- ment is played in the school gym. Yearly activities include: a dance, a skating party, and a spring banquet. Awards were given to the members who deserved them at the end of the year. OFFICERS President, Wilda Ashton; Seated, left to right, Judy Sandlin, secretary; Yvonne Peterson, sergeant - at - arms; Bonnie Talaga, sergeant-at- arms; Sue Ellen Anstak, Vice President; Judy Clark, re- porter; Johyln Charles, song leader; standing: Priscilla Martinez, sergeant - at - arms; Alice Meiselbar, sergeant-at- arms; Norma Stringham, trea- surer; Mrs. Seale and Mrs. Williams, sponsors. 54 SUNSHINERS BEAM BRIGHTLY Approximately 103 girls were members of the Sunshine Club this year. Follow- ing the club motto “others” the girls tried to live up to it by making their lives more useful. A candlelight initiation ceremony was held in the auditorium this year during school time so that all the girls could participate. A single yellow rose, the club flower, is always given to each new member in this ceremony. In keeping with the club motto, the club contributed $150 to the Riley Hos- pital in Indianapolis. The money was used for equipment and other needs of the children’s ward. The girls dressed dolls furnished and distributed by the Salva- tion Army and helped three needy families at Christmas. Besides their annual candy selling project, the Sunshiners also held a car wash on four Saturdays. They made approximately $100 on the car wash. OFFICERS Officers: President, Judi Thompson; Vice President, Sandy Clodfeldder; Record- ing Secretary, Connie Vick- roy; Corresponding Secretary, Sandy Sanders; Treasurer, Jo Ellen Groza; Co-Sponsors, Mrs. Grace Bovard and Miss Leah Hiland. Seated: Connie Vickroy, Secretary; Sandy Sanders, Cor- responding Secretary; Judi Thompson, President, and Mrs. Grace Bovard, Sponsor. Standing: Miss Leah Hi- land, Sponsor; Jo Ellen Gro- za, Treasurer; and not shown in picture, Sandy Clodfelder, Vice President. 55 VHHv ■■BPS ' SENIOR HI-Y The Senior Hi-Y enjoyed another successful year under the spon- sorship of Mr. Alex Begrowicz. The club was under the supervision and direction of Jim Cozmanoff, President. He was assisted by Tom Gilrowski, Vice President; Bob Vickroy, Secretary; Joe Shapley, Treasurer; Gary Harding, Sergeant-at-arms; Dave Jenks, Chaplain; and Chester Chentnik, reporter. The members of the club were busy living up to their purpose of creating, maintaining, and extending throughout the home, school, and community, high standards of Christian character. The club gave their annual Christmas Dance, which was a huge success. It was the first Christmas Dance to be held in Merrillville’s new gym. An added activity to the club this year was the contribution of $75.00 to three needy families. The Senior Hi-Y members have worked hard all year to make it one of the most active clubs in Merrillville High School. Mr. Alex Begrowicz, spon- sor; Tom Gilrowski, Vice President; Gary Harding, Ser- geant-at-arms; Chester Chent- nik, reporter; Bob Vickroy, Secretary; and Jim Cozman- off, President. 56 JUNIOR HI-Y Members of the Junior Hi-Y, under the sponsorship of Mr. Richard Demaree, participated in initiation and attended many activities during the ’57-’58 season. One of these activities was their annual Hobo Dance which has been a great success every year. Earlier in the year, they attended the Chicago Beats-Baltimore Colts professional game. When the month of January came around the members had a tea for their mothers. The Junior Hi-Y’s annual paper drive since continued, has been a reasonably good success. It was planned that the proceeds from this year ' s drive would be used to give something to the school. This year the Hi-Y club emphasized good sportsmanship, good school citizenship, and helpful- ness to the school. Again this year the club gave 4 trophies to outstanding athletes in football and basketball. HI-Y OFFICERS President: Mickey Brugos Vice President: Dick Angerman Secretary: A1 Szal Treasurer: Danny Clements Sergeant-at-arms: Walter Craig Chaplain: Russell Nevulis Sponsor: Mr. Demaree CLUB HAS HIGH STANDARDS The Freshman Hi-Y consists of thirty-one freshman boys and an advisor, Mr. Phillip W. Brown. The purpose of the club is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school, home, and community high standards of Christian character. The boys try to follow a platform of clean speech, clean sports, clean scholarship, and clean living. During our home basketball games, the Freshman Hi-Y has been in charge of the concession stand. OFFICERS Eric Sparks, secretary; Lenny Eaton, president; Dick Stein- er, treasurer; Ricky .Schmidt, chaplain; Steve Sobat, ser- geant at arms; Chuck Boris. Lonney Massey, vke presi- dent, not pictured. 58 OFFICERS President: B. Matthews Vice President: J. Massengill Secretary: B. Fratzke Treasurer: H. Wegman (not shown) Sponsor: Mr. Englehart Historian: D. Kent Sergeant-at-arms: G. Harding Reporter: R. Lewis LETTERMAN’S CLUB LARGEST EVER The Letterman’s Club, sponsored by Coach Edward Engelhart, has four main purposes in mind: clean living, leadership, sportsmanship, and to inspire other boys to go out for sports. This year the Letterman’s Club had the largest membership, 27 members. The sports that the athletes participate in are football, basketball, track, cross country, and baseball. Bryant Matthews led the Letterman’s Club this year as President, with Jerry Massengill as Vice President; Bill Fratzke as Secretary; Henry Wegman as Trea- surer; Gary Harding as Sergeant-at-arms; Richard Lewis as Reporter; and Doug Kent as Historian. The boys listen atten- tively while Bryant Mat- thews and Coach Engle- hart discuss situation at hand. The Lettermen received their jackets the week following Christ- mas vacation. 59 NEW CLUB INAUGURATED The Audio-Visual Club is a service organization which helps the teachers in the use of Audio-Visual aid materials and equipment. This is the first year for the club. Members are chosen from the study hall. They are the boys who are interested in learning to operate Audio-Visual equipment. A future program is being planned which will include more of the boys’ inter- ests. Some of these being Hi-fi and tape recording. A field trip was taken in the spring to a TV station. The clubs that sponsor the dances pay the Audio-Visual Club a fee to play the records at the dances. This money goes into the treasury to help pay for the field trips taken throughout the year. A NEW EXPERIENCE Sponsor: Velven Wooldridge Secretary-Treasurer: Bob Vickroy President: Chester Chentnik Vice President: Da I ford King 60 PEP CLUB This year the 1957-1958 season of the Pep Club is still one of the strongest clubs in school since its first organization an 1952. The cheerleaders, Beverly Brechner, Barbara Felinski, Johlyn Charles, -find Sharon Englehart, along with the other students in the clulfedficoilra f-loyalty and help to boost school spirit. Beverly vefron Brechner has S| year. Also or perience their fourth successive th one year’s ex- oth cheering for Mary Ann ngf St, this bein is- Barbara- Felix nd SUferon EiftrT la Roge u ■ } ' • • ” -■ ' ' “ • i v x ' v - -5-iiZ ' � «. a a --v � 4 v- aA. 4 a � • ... I t a I lift . P ' aJ . T itimi % %■ W$wmz mp ?r - i ' ii A I i I ft ft W v � J ' 4 ft i� V V- • � ' v. ’• v. ■ • w f|4l«U v 0 v IV Y MARCHING AND CONCERT BAND Under the leadership of drum major Robert Vickroy, Merrillville’s marching band marched to the top again this year. At the State Contest in October, the band took top awards in the three classes. The trophies received were for best drum major, superior rating, and the best band in class B. The marching band performed difficult half time shows at home games this year. Their fast- stepping cadence was significant of the band spirit. 1957 saw Merrillville’s Pep Band in more activities than ever before. They backed up the football and basketball teams with an atmosphere of enthusiasm. DRUM MAJOR j ph- ' tsW° ' yv r JW) jbcfe ' jO. . ' Aik tr. i i ir irr mi ill- mi mi - hw ir a _£u, u, foJH SENIOR CHOIR President, T. Gilrow- ski; Vice President, B. Fratzke; Treasurer, B. Matthews; Librarians, Y. Yurko and E. Wise; Secretary, D. Hunter; Sponsor, J. Reinhart. 64 GIRL S GLEE CLUB President — M. Rogers Vice President — L. Hasley Treasurer — P. Single Secretary — E. Peterson Sponsor — J. Reinhart 65 ANNUAL STAFF This year’s annual staff was headed by co-editors Wilda Ashton and Norma Stringham, and was under the supervi- sion of Mr. Marcel Pacatte. Even though there has been an increased cost in the year- book, the cost to the students in subscription rates was not raised. The funds have been procured through the profits of the coke machine and the selling of space to clubs. Jill Rocker, photography editor; Sue F.llen ) udy Anderson, business manager; Janet YVag- Anstak, copywriter; and Carole Timmons, as- oner and Sharon Holdeman, assistant business sistant photography editor. managers. Advisor, Mr. l ' acatte; Editor, Vicki LaHaie MIRROR This year the Mirror Staff tried its best to please the student body. They in- troduced many new col- umns into the Mirror and improved the old ones. Everyone was kept busy checking up on stories, writing the stories, typing, stenciling, mimeographing, and stapling the paper to- gether. It was our pleasure to see the Mirror finished. Business Managers: Julie 1‘rimich and Mary- Sports Editors: Richard Vlasic and Aaron Macy Ann Wallace 67 FEMALE IN DISTRESS NOONTIME CAPERS FIVE MINUTE RUSH BECAUSE OF YOU HERE WE GO AGAIN AT 3:45 UST ONE MORE JUMP TEAM JUMP BUSY LITTLE BEES GET THEM CLEAN NURSE S AID CHECK IT EVERY DAY 69 MEMORIES REMAIN ' ' : ' ; Reserve coach, John Stefek; varsity coach, Richard Demaree; and assistant coach, Donald Patz. VARSITY FOOTBALL seasons record This year the Merrillville Pirates experienced a rather disappointing season as lar as won and lost games were concerned. However the season’s record in actual points is not too low as the Pirates averaged about two touch- downs per game. Since most of the games found a large number of underclassmen in the lineup. Coach Richard Demaree and his staff considered the season a successful one. As there were many sophomores and juniors on the team it lacked needed veteran experience. Coach Demaree and his men tried their hardest, and it is certain that in the next two years Merrillville will have an excellent team because of the number of boys that have gathered necessary experience. MHS Opp. Calumet 18 0 East Gary 7 13 Dyer 26 0 Crown Point . . . 13 12 Portage 14 35 Griffith 0 46 Gary Wirt 7 25 Gary Edison 0 18 (HC) Lowell 0 7 Crete, 111. •Home games 26 12 72 KNEELING: I). King, J. Shapley, 1$. JcfTcry, D. Mays, C. Mullen, R. l’essmeg, U. O’Conner. STANDING: B. Fratzke, D. Tonk, L. Bihlman, S. Gemcinhart. STANDING: B. Stowers, P. Lavery, T. Davis. KNEELING: B. Kanuch, C. Chentnik, R. Stephens, B. Sticner, D. Jenks, B. Johnston, D. Yaros. 73 QUARTERBACK RIGHT HALF RIGHT HALF LEFT HALF FULLBACK Pat Lavery Bill Fratzke Larry Bihlman Steve Gemeinhart Dave Tonk VARSITY SQUAD IN FORMATION 74 75 76 QUARTERBACK LEFT HALF Stuart Jewell Paul Surowiec RIGHT HALF Ken Carlin RIGHT HALF Len Eaton MERRILLVILLE RESERVE FOOTBALL TEAM 77 VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Kneeling: Cliff Massey, Ken Carlin, Bryant Matthews, Kent Borrmann, Bill IVatzkc, and Steve Gemeinhart. Standing: Dalford King; Manager, Jerry Massengill, Pete Ballestero, Carl Macy, Clark Mullen, Bob Vickroy, Coach Ed Englehart and Manager: Dave Tonk. PIRATE REVIEW Merrillville’s purple and white had a fairly good season despite being handicapped in height and playing against tough conference teams. The squad retained only two experienced players from the previous season, and fielded a team that was lacking in experience as well as height. Coach Ed Englehart’s charges made up for these disadvantages with speed and good ball handling. Many games were lost by only one field goal or just a few points. The Pirates gave some of the top teams in the Calumet area more than they coidd bargain for and ended the regular season with a 70-67 victory over highly-regarded Hebron. Merrillville fared well in the sectionals, de- feating East Gary 81-70 in the first game. Tough Gary Foebel, eventual winner of the sectional, dropped the Englehartmen by 12 points in the semi-finals. In the annual Christmas tournament Merrill- ville dropped the opener to Crown Point 58-44, and then repeated an earlier one-point victory over Hobart for third place. Calumet dropped Crown Point in the championship game. RECORD Merr. 42 Hammond Tech. 53 Merr. 32 Calumet 68 Merr. 50 Portage 58 Merr. 39 Hobart 38 Merr. 58 Chesterton 72 •Merr. 44 Crown Point 58 •Merr. 54 Hobart 53 Merr. 44 Crown Point 60 jfMerr. 48 Hammond Morton 56 J Merr. 38 Gary Edison 61 Merr. 42 Griffith 43 Merr. 65 East Gary 45 Merr. 54 Dyer 58 Merr. 54 Hammond Morton 56 Merr. 54 Gary Wirt 58 Merr. 81 Lowell 58 Merr. 51 Gary Emerson 49 Merr. 65 Gary Edison 72 Merr. 70 Hebron 67 @Merr. 81 East Gary 70 @Merr. 60 Gary Froebel 72 •Christmas tournament JfEdison tournament @,Gary Sectional 78 VARSITY STARTING FIVE Bill Fratzke, Bryant Matthews, Jerry Massengill, Cliff Massey anti Steve Gemeinhart RESERVE TEAM Left to right: C. Kelley, C. Boris, B. Steiner, B. Wilson, B. Thomas, B. Gearhart, N. Bobeck, and R. Demaree. Kneeling (left to right): R. Schmidt, M. Sullivan, L. Eaton, B. Brugos, and B. Rerick. 79 BRYANT MATTHEWS Bryant Matthews — consistent scorer on long field goals and on free throws— sparked team spirit. Jerry Massengill — high scor- ing Birate center — lead the offense with his consistent scoring and rebounding abil- ity. BOB VICEROY Bob Vickroy— contributed re- bounding to the Birates who were lacking in overall height — a good man at the free throw line. Cliff Massey— consistent scor- er whose ball handling abil- ity and fight strengthened our offensive attack. BILL FRATZKE Bill Frat .ke — came through with driving field goals when we needed them most to win games. Steve Gemeinhart — made a good showing in his first year on the varsity — speed and aggressiveness aided the squad. JERRY MASSENGILL CLIFF MASSEY SIEVE GEMEINHART 80 Carl Macy Clark Mullen Stuart Jewell Kenny Carlin Pete Ballestero Kent Borrmann MANAGERS Dalford King, Harvey Shrout, Dave Tonk 81 m i ® r ■ WV fir k ] J i j A )1 ML A A i LfliHi J Silling: Jack Pierce, Mickey Bruges, Bob Goss, and Clay MacPherson. Kneeling: Mike Sullivan, Duane Yaros, Unidentified. Steve Gemeinhart, Bill Fratzke, and Cliff Massey. Standing: Pete Ballestero, Ernie Gillam, Rich Zuccolotto, Carl Macy, Walt Craig, and Doug Mays. TEAM SHOWS PROMISE Merrillville’s representatives of the diamond, coached by William Metcalf, showed promise for future years last spring as the young squad dealt defeats to some established Calumet pow- ers. Although the record was near the .500 mark, many of the team members were underclassmen. Ernie Gillam, standout pitcher, was only a soph- omore; Cliff Massey, starting shortstop, a junior; Rich Zuccolotto, relief pitcher, a junior; Bill Fratzke, outfielder, a junior; Doug Mays, out- fielder, a junior; and Steve Gemeinhart, infielder, a junior. Doug Mays, Ernie Gillam, Bill Fratzke, and Cliff Massey. Coach William Metcalf Out of the above group. Mays, Gillam, Fratz- ke, and Massey won letters on the 1956-57 edition of the Pirates. Coach Metcalf will be looking for Gillam and Zuccolotto to furnish the impetus for a winning season this spring. 83 DAVE DEMONSTRATES COZ UP AND OVER Merrillville lost 4 lettermen through gradu- ation in Jim Lowe, Gary Clements, Harold By- erly, and Don Lunsford. Lowe, Clements, and Byerly will be sorely missed, each having set or sharing new records in these last two years. Lowe was the first Pirate cinderman to go to the re- gionals. The leant started slow but finished strong. The varsity surprised the Calumet Conference hy placing second. Dave Bodkin set two new school records in this meet and set a new Cal. Conf. record in the 220, clocked in 22.6. He was also highest point getter with 14. The reserves finished third in their confer- ence meet and the freshman squad ran off with the first place trophy in their conference meet. This season could be the best season yet under the helm of Coach John Stelek who is launching his third season as varsity track coach at Mer- rillville. AL SZAL Received varsity letter as fresh- man, is member of mile relay team, runs 440. RON SHERRINGTON RICH DEMAREE Both lettermen. Ron placed 2nd in Calumet Conference. Ron and Rich are members of the relay team. PAUL SUROWIEC Gained letter as freshman, scored most varsity points for freshmen. Paul is a hurdles and relay man. KEN CARLIN Ken ' s shooting for third varsity letter in track. Set new record in 180 low hurdles. He runs relays anti broad jumps. STU JEWELL Aiming for third var- sity letter, Stu runs 440 and is member of mile relay. Stu is also number one pole vaulter. Charles Hardt, mana- ger. John Stefek. coach; Don Marx, manager VARSITY LETTERMEN 85 Dual meet — Griffith 15 MILS 40 Calumet Conference meet Griffith 38 Lowell 52 Edison 59 Portage 100 MHS 125 Wirt 145 Dyer 177 Kneeling: Phil Burke, Bill Reid, Hal Kissinger, Lonnie Massey, Cliff Massey, Bob Murray, Dick Angerman, Charles Hardt. Standing: Ron Sherrington, Joe Marando, Lyle Hill, Howard Strttble, Bob Vickroy, Jerry Massengill, l’ete Ballestero, Bob Wilson, Darrell Clawson, Carl Macy, Bill Gearhart, Nick Bobeck, and Kent Borrmann. HURRYING, HARRIED HARRIERS Merrillville’s cross country team, hampered by poor running conditions, posted a filth place finish in the Calumet Conference. The Pirates lost two dual meets during the season. Members of the squad who participated reg- ularly in the meets were Kent Borrmann, Walter Moore, Ike Williford, Lyle Hill, and Lonnie Massey. Edward Englehart coached the harriers. Scores: Triangular meet — Lowell 19 Portage 45 MHS (18 I he Barefoot Count — Doug Kent ALL UNDER PAR ♦ Under the direction of Coach Frank Meltzer and Henry Wichmanowski, the Merrillville golf squad won five meets and lost seven last year. It was the second year of participation on an interscholastic basis for the links team, and an improvement over last year’s record. For the first time this year the team competed against the other members of the Calumet Con- ference in the annual meet. Members of the team who competed in a ma- jority of the meets were Tom Morfee, Bruce Johnston, Ken Patton, Bob Horner, Carl Macy, and Chester Dobis. All of the boys named are sophomores, except Macy, who is a junior. The outlook for the fu- ture is promising since all of these boys have two COACH MELTZER MEDITATES more years of competition remaining. JL JZt Kneeling: Chester Dobis, Bob Horner, anti Warren Stowers. Standing: Coach Meltzer, Ken Patton, Carl Macy, Tom Morfee, anti Etl Backe. — °l 87 a BEVERLY BRECHNER CHEERING -4 YRS. BARBARA FELINSKI CHEERING -1 YR. SHARON ENGLEHART CHEERING -3 YRS. VARSITY RESERVE AND VARSITY JOHLYN CHARLES CHEERING- 3 YRS. MARCIA ROGERS CHEERING -1 YR. MARY ANN UREMOVICH CHEERING- 1 YR. MOMENTS TO REMEMBER “Moments to Remember” was the theme of the Junior-Senior Prom, which took place April 27, 1957, in Merrillville’s new high school gym. Couples were dancing to the pleasant music of the Cavalier’s orchestra, signing memory books, and having their individual pictures taken. At 11:00 P.M. the boy and girl of the hour, Jim Cozmanoff and Jill Rocker, were crowned king and queen of 1957 by Sharon Prunsinski and Don Lunsford, the 1956 prom king and queen. The Grand March was lead by Jim and Jill while the boys and girls pre- sented a beautiful picture in their formats and dress suits as they paraded around the ballroom. Attendants Mary Lonsbttry and Bob Angerman Attendants Norma Stringham and Don Maddack Attendants Beverly Brechne and Jim Cozmanoff Attendants Tom Gilrowski and Pat Hornak Attendants Bryant Matthews and Barbara l ' elinski Attendants Bill Fratzke and Sttzie l.inkhart HOMECOMING DANCE One of the big events of the year at Merrill- ville is the annual homecoming festivity. Gerri Primich was chosen Homecoming Queen by popular vote. Others in the court were Julie Primich, Barbara Felinski, and Beverly Brechner. Each senior homeroom chose two senior girls who were narrowed down to four candidates by vote of the football team. The whole school then voted on them. Mr. Football candidates were voted on by the football team. They were Henry Wegman, Ron Pessmeg, Gary Harding, and Jim Cozmanoff. Jim Cozmanoff was elected by his teammates as Mr. Football for 1957-58. CHRISTMAS PARTY The annual Christmas Dance, sponsored by the Senior Hi-Y, was held on December 14, 1957, under the direction of Mr. Alex Begrowicz. The Trio-Tones, a quartet, supplied the music. There were 54 gifts that were donated lor the children lor Christ- mas gifts. All profits were donated for charity for clothes and food for the needy people of Ross Township. Miss Bourne — Nancy Shevick Julie Price — Nancy Vlasic Elsie Winthrop — Janice Sobat Peggy Murdock — Ardith Becker Teddie Deakin — Doug Kent Saul Hodgkin — Robin Gildersleeve SENIOR Richard Winthrop — Tom Gilrowski Charles Murdock — Clifford Massey Herbert Price — Lyle Hill John Sterling — Bob Vickroy Jackson — Bryant Matthews Two Officers — Joe Shapley and Dave Bodkin 94 ' S. Vagoner, S — Van Rosenil l . A I ' he senior play this year was foil of thrills anil chills and yfiles of laughter. “The Ghost Train is an old legend of a phantom locomotive that comes sweeping through the peaceful village, leav- ing death in its wake. Committees for the play were: Stage crew: Marilyn (.use, Julie I’rimich, Karen Mitchell, Hill Fratzkc, Rich Sackowicz. Set design: Jim Cozmanofr, Ron I’essincg. Ron Sherrington, Joan Stefankiewicz, Karen Milobar. Publicity: Judy Anderson, Vivian Bali, Janet Sharon Holdcman. Karen Mitchcl, Kate Tancos, Glenda Rosendale, Mary Ann Wallace, Alice Meiselbar. Make-up: Jill Rocker. Marj Held, Beverly Brechner, Carole Timmons. Usher- ettes: Karen Bogan. Mary Ann Ash, Janet Wagoner, Vicki LaHaie, Wilda Ashton, Dawn Angertnan, Janice Johnston. Lighting and Sound: Chuck Miller. Jim Cozmanoff, Ken Benson, .any Temple. Props: Judy Angertnan, Marilyn Engstrom. Tickets: Cerri Primich, Becky Sumner, Tom Roscnbalm, Norma Stringham, o Ellen Groza. Program: Mary Lonsbury, Sue Ellen Anstak. Re- hearsal Assistant: Carolyn Eich. Student Director: Mary Lonsbury. Business Manager: S riUt --Cuse. PLAY Cast from left to right: Joe Shaplcy, Tom Gilrowski, Janice Sobat, Doug Kent, Nancy Shevick, Bryant Matthews. Ardith Becker. Cliff Massey. Lyle Hill, Nancy Vlasic. Bob Vickroy, Dave Bodkin. Stu- dent Director: Mary Lonsbury. I |)| er left — Publicity I ' ppcr right — Stage crew I-eft — Management Below — Curtain Call 1 v ' d y frl) ; v [ML v s .4 1 Kjm Harvey, a three-act com- edy by Mary Chase, was given by the Juniors on November 14, 15, and 16, 1957. Imaginary beliefs in pookas was the center plot of the play. The play took place in a city in the Far West in the library of the old Dowd family mansion and the reception room of Chumbley’s rest home. Myrtle Mac Simmons — Judy Lehman Vela Louise Simmons — Judy Clarke El wood I . Dowd — Clark Mullen Miss Johnson — Jackie Serocka Mrs. Ethel Chauvcnct — Phyllis Shoup Ruth Kelly. R.X. — Sharon Englehart CAST Duane Wilson — Tom Davis Lyman Sanderson, M.D. — Stuart Jewell William R. Chumley, M.D. — Ed Fabric! Betty Chumley — Alyce Shultz Judge Omar Gaffney — George Ensiminger E. J. I.ofgrcn — Terry Shotliff 97 GINGER “Time Out for Ginger,” the freshman-sophomore play, was pre- sented on March 6 and 7. Judy Scott played Ginger, Wade Swin- ford played Howard Carol, anti Loretta Radivan played Agnes Carol, Ginger’s mother and father. The story dealt with a high school girl who played halfback on the high school team, proving that girls can equal the athletic accomplishments of boys. Karen Kimble played Ginger’s sister, Joan Carol; Peggy Malis was Jeanie Carol; Tommy Green was played by Dick Angerman; Eddie Davis was played by Bill Thomas; Al S al played Mr. Wilson, the school principal; and Bob Goss plavcd Etl Hoffman, president of the bank. I’at Rimer played the Carols’ maid, Lizzie. Lot ilia Beaty, Ken l’atton, and Coralie Komp were student assist- ants to Mr. Vernon Conner. SCENE FROM AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS’’ 99 SPRING ACTIVITIES OPERETTA SENIOR DAY BECKY SUMNER DOUG KENT -ASST. PRIN. LYLE HILL -PRINCIPAL (NOT SHOWN) MARY ANN ASH —