Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1959 volume:

Ross Township High School Merrillville, Indiana ritei Mr. Henry Fieler speaks at dedication ceremonies. Henry Fieler School, named for former Ross Township Trustee, Henry P. Fieler, was dedicated November 9, 1958. Ceremonies were held in the auditorium of the new $400,000 structure with dignitaries from the township, county, and state attending. Over 400 students from the north and northwest sections of the township are accommodated by the new building which was begun in the spring of 1957 and completed in time for the 1958-59 school year. Mr. Richard Metcalf is principal of the school which houses grades one through six. At the ceremonies Mr. Fieler presented the keys to the school to Mrs. Louis Klaus- man, president of the P.T.A. New School and Addition . . . Mr. Overmeyer, Mr. Wool- dridge, and Mr. Semokaitis observe the construction of the new shop department as it looked in October. Among the new features in- corporated are a lecture room, planning areas, a fin- ishing room, a spray booth, and a storage room for as- sembled projects. Auto mechanics will be added to the areas now offered. 4 Henry Wichmanowski, Principal James Bovard, Assistant Principal Mark Educational Progress “Progress” could well be the (theme of the 1958-59 school year with nine ne y teachers in the high school, the opening of the Fieler sch ool, an addition to industrial art facilities in the high school, the introduction of developmental reading in the curriculum, and the addition of wrestling as a competitive sport. The addition to the shop will house classrooms and eventually an auto shop when all the equip- ment is added. It is expected to be ready for the fall of 1959. Developmental reading was introduced in all freshman classes as a part of the English curricu- lum as a measure to increase speed and compre- hension. John Davis had the distinction of coaching the first wrestling team to compete on an interscho- lastic basis in the school’s history. With all of these additions plus many other changes in course structure, curriculum, and teach- ing procedures the school strove to keep up the high educational standards it is noted for. Edgar Miller, Supervising Principal 5 So you’re single, too! Here’s proof! Someone reads the bulletin board. Administration Increases with School FIELER, HENERY Township Trustee PURCELL, WILLIAM County Superintendent FRAZURE, ELLEN HAYDEN, HELEN School Secretary School Treasurer 6 MEYER, MILDRED School Nurse 0 COLLINS, IRENE Latin, Dean of Girfs Valparaiso University, A.B. 26 Years it M.H.S. iV BEASLEY, WAYNE Mathematics Oakland City, B.S. Indiana University, M.S. 3 Years at M.H.S. BEGROWICZ, ALEX Mathematics Ball State Teacher’s College, A.B. Indiana University 6 Years at M.H.S. 7 BOTHWELL, ROBBIE Business, Typing Valparaiso University, B.A., Indiana University, M.S. 7 Years at M.H.S. BOVARD, GRACE Business, Shorthand Indiana University B.S., M.B.A. 1 1 Years at M.H.S. BROWN, PHILLIP Government, Business Math Indiana State Teacher’s College, B.S., M.S. 2 Years at M.H.S. CRISPI, SHIRLEY Home Economics Stephens College, A.A. Purdue University, B.S. 3 Years at M.H.S. e©e DEMAREE, RICHARD World History Northwestern University, B.S. Purdue University, Indiana University, Akron, Ohio, University 14 Years at M.H.S. HOLDERMAN, JAMES Art Ball State Teacher’s College, B.S. Ohio State University 5 Years at M.H.S. ENGELHART, EDWARD Drivers’ Training, Athletic Director Central Normal College, B.S. Indiana University, M.S. 22 Years at M.H.s! HUTCHISON, CARL M. Geometry, Bus. Math. Indiana State Teacher’s College, B.S. 1 Year at M.H.S. DAVIS, JOHN U.S. History Purdue University, B.P.S., M.S. 1 Year at M.H.S. HILAND, LEAH Librarian Indiana University, B.S. 4 Years at M.H.S. FRIENDrjOHN U.S. History David Lipscomb University, B.S. Southern Illinois University, M.S. 1 Year at M.H.S. LONG, LAWRENCE Ball State Teacher’s College, B.S. 1 Year at M.H.S. LYNCH, AGNES English Mount Mary Marquette, B.A. 1 Year at M.H.S. MAIETTA, MARGARET English, Spanish Valparaiso University, B.S. 4 Years at M.H.S. MEADOR, ROSE Physical Education Health Safety Hanover College, B. 1 Year at M.H.S. S. 9 MELTZER, FRANK Instrumental Music Ball State Teacher’s College, Canterbury College, B.S. 7 Years at M.H.S. METCALF, WILLIAM Health Safety Physical Education Valparaiso University, B.A. 6 Years at M.H.S. OVERMEYER, MARVIN U.S . History, Industrial Arts Purdue University, B.S. 4 Years at M.H.S. PACATTE, MARCEL English, Journalism Eastern Illinois State University, B.S. 3 Years at M.H.S. SEMOKAITIS, STANLEY Industrial Arts Indiana State Teacher’s College, B.S. 12 Years at M.H.S. WOOLDRIDGE, VELVEN Woodworking, Plastics Southern Illinois University, B.S. Purdue University, M.S. 9 Years at M.H.S. REINHART, JEROULD Vocal Music Indiana University, B.M.E. 5 Years at M.H.S. SEALE, KATHLEEN Biology Purdue University, B.S., M.S. 3 Years at M.H.S. SHETTLES, JOHN Vocational Agriculture, Biology University of Arkansas, B.S., M.S. 4 Years at M.H.S. YACUK, HELEN Bookkeeping, Typing, Office Practice Central Normal College, B.S. Indiana University, M.S. 4 Years at M.H.S. THOMAS, ALEANA Home Economics Indiana State Teacher’s College, B.S. 8 Years at M.H.S. VERMILLION, JAMES Chemistry, Physics Indiana State Teacher’s College, B.S. 1 Year at M.H.S. Thelma Temple, Ethyl Marsalek, Pauline Newcomb, and Mary Sandlin. Cooks and Custodians Joe Rendo, Charlie Hendricks, Pete Lennertz, and Bernie Ayers. 11 1 ir l I ' { ' M ' r� . 1 F 1 V ft ,1 ' 1 Ca V, Lonnie Massey and Coach Demaree admire sophomore projects. New teacher, Mr. Arthur Rose, studies an alge- bra problem. Seniors work hard, at last! December sees work continue on the shop. “Well, boys, what’s the verdict?” Christmas day witnessed the tragic death of our classmate Bill Jedynak. Although he will not share the joy of graduation, he will be a part of it in our hearts and minds. Linda Luedtke and Clark Mullen “Best All-around” JACK E. BAILEY Hi-Y 1 ; Audio-Visual Aids 2,4. PETER M. BALLESTERO Pete Hi-Y 1,2,3; Lettermen 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1,2,3; Executive Committee 4; Baseball 2,3,4; Cross- Country 3; Football 4; Basketball 3; Play Commit- tee 3; Prom King Candidate; Prom Refreshment Comm. JANNYNE L. BANSER Jan Choir 2 ; Play Committee 3. CAROL LYNN BARTOS Bart Pep 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; F.T.A. 1.2. 3, 4; Librarian 1; President 3; Latin 1,2, 3,4; Sgt.-At-Arxns 3; Program Chairman 4; S.S.S. 2,3,4; President 4; Class Treas- urer I; Class Vice-President 2; Student Council 3; Play Committee 2,3; Prom Decoration Comm.; Mir- ror Merrillvue Staff 4; Annual Business Manager; Girls’ State 3 ; D.A.R. Award 4. WAYNE M. AESCHLIMAN F.F.A. 2,3,4; Hi-Y 1; Emerson 1. NORMA JEAN ANDERSON Norm Pep 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; F.T.A. 3,4; Sunshine 4. CHARLES E. APPLETON Warrior Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3: Vice- President 3; Class President 3; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Cross-Country 3; Play Committee 3; Prom Decoration Com- mittee. EDWARD P. BACKE Ed Hi-Y 1,2,3; Choir 1,2; Golf 1,2. FRED J. BLISSMER Badger Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,3,4; Play Committee 3; Prom Dec- oration Committee. KENT CHARLES BORRMANN Buck F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Sentinel 4; Hi-Y 1,2,3; Letterman 4; Basket- ball 1,2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 1,2, 3, 4; Track 2,3,4; Baseball 3; Play Committee 3 ; Prom Decoration Comm. JAMES S. BROADAWAY J.B. Science Club 1,2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1,3; Audio-Visual Aids 4. EARL W. BRYANT Camera Club 1; Science Club 1,2; Latin Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4. WILLIAM S. BUHR Bill Hi-Y 1,2; Audio-Visual Aids 2,3,4; Sergeant-At- Arms 4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4. PHILLIP JAMES BURKE Phil Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Vice-President 1; Science Club 2; Latin 3; Speech 4; Choir 3,4; Track 1,2; Cross- Country 2,3; Baseball 3,4; Play Committee 2,3; Mir- ror and Merrillvue Staff 4. KAREN A. BAURLE Kari Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Treasurer 2; State Treasurer 4; F.T.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Treasurer 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; National Honor So- ciety 3,4; Thespian Society 3,4; Student Director 2,3; Prom Publicity Comm.; National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist 4; D.A.R. Nominee 4; Mirror Merrillvue Staff 4; Mirror Co-Business Manager 4. TERRY M. BIRES Tolleston 1,2; Industrial Arts 2; Audio-Visual Aids 3; Hi-Y 3. f JOHLYN J. CHARLES Josie Pep 1, 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Song- leader 3; Speech 1; Choir 2,3; S.S.S. 4; Student Council 4 ; Executive Committee 3 ; Play Commit- tee 2 ; Athletic Queen Candidate 2 ; Homecoming Queen Candidate; Prom Decoration Comm.; Class Treas. 3. JOAN P. CLARK G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3; Sunshine 4; Prom Decoration Committee. JUDY K. CLARKE Clarkey F. H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Vice-President 2; President 3; Par- liamentarian 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Reporter 3; Song- leader 2; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Thespian 3,4; Treasurer 4; S.S.S. 4; Choir 1,2; Class Secretary 1; Play Comm. 2 ; Play Cast 3 ; Prom Decoration Comm. ; Prom Queen. CAROLYN MAE CLAUSON C.C. G. A.A. 1,2,3; Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 2; Vice- President 3; Pep 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Choir 3,4; Vice-President 4; Twelveteens 4; S.S.S. 4; Mirror Merrillvue Staff 4; Mirror Editor. MARY BETH BURROW DeWitt, Arkansas 1,2,3. JOYCE C. BUSH Joy DeMotte 1; Choir 1; Sunshine 2,3,4; Play Committee 3. JOAN CAMPBELL Choir 1 ; Sunshine 3,4. KENNETH P. CARLIN ‘ Ken Hi-Y 1,2,3; Letterman 2,3,4; Vice-President 4; Speech 2,3,4; Sergeant-At-Arms 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 3,4; Mr. Football Candidate 4. SANDRA RUTH CLODFELDER Sandy Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Songleader 3; Treasurer 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm.; Mirror Mer- rillvue Staff ; Merrillvue Co-Editor 4. THOMAS DAVIS Tom Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Reporter 4; Audio-Visual 3; Thespian 3,4; Student Council 4; Class President 4; Play Cast 3; Prom Decoration Committee; Football 2,3,4. LISA A. DEMERS Calumet 1 ; G.A.A. 1 ; Sunshine 2,3,4. DUANE GORDON DIPERT Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Science 1,2,3; Camera Club 1; Cross-Country 4. SHARON KAY ENGELHART Ding Speech 1; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4; Thes- pians 2,3,4; Secretary 4; Executive Comm. 3; S.S.S. 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Reporter 1; National Honor So- ciety 3,4; Mirror Merrillvue Staff; Play Cast 1.2,3; Thespian Play 3,4; Prom Decoration Comm.; Girls’ State Alternate 3 ; Homecoming Queen 4. GEORGE H. ENSMINGER Con Divinum 1,2; CDRG 1,2; President 2; Vice- President 1; C.S.M.C. 1,2; Thespians 3,4; Hi-Y 3.4; Sgt.-at-arms 4; Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2; Base- ball 1,2; Cross-Country 3; Play Cast 3: Play Comm. 1 , 2 . DAVE L. EWEN Dave F.F.A. 1 ; Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4. SUSAN FABRICI Suzy Tolleston 1,2; Dramatic 1,2: G.A.A. 1.2: F.H.A. 4: S.S.S. 3,4; Prom Invitation Committee. EDWARD ALBERT FABRICI Edert Tolleston 1; Camera 1; Biology Club 1; Social Club i; Audio-Visual Aids 1,2,3; Homeroom Chairman 1; Hi-y 2,3,4; Pres. 4; Class Vice-Pres. 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Pres. 4; Boys’ State 3; Thespians 3,4; Science 3,4; Thespian As- sembly Program 3,4; Director 3,4; Play Cast 3; Prom Dec- oration Committee. PATRICK J. FAVUZZO Pat Horace Mann 1; Electron 1; President 1; Science 2,3,4; Hi-Y 4; Play Comm. 3; Prom Decoration Committee. SHARON SUE FIESER LaPaz 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 2,4; S.S.S. 2,3,4; Pep 3,4; Class Treasurer 1,2; Play Committee 3; Basketball Queen Candidate 2; 4-H 1,2. TERRY L. FISCHER Terrence Hi-Y 1,2; Baseball 1,4. PHYLLIS J. FLEMING Phil G.A.A. 1; S.S.S. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1; Latin 2,3,4; Secretary 3; Choir 3,4; Play Committee 3. SUSAN E. FLETCHER Bunny Chamberlain 2,3; Latin 1; Art Club 2; Sunshine 1,4; Drill Team 3. JUDY LEE FLICK Flicker S.S.S. 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Play Committee 3; Prom Decoration Committee. RUSSELL H. FRANZ Russ Hi-Y 2,3,4; Chaplain 4. NANCY GARWOOD S.S.S. 1,2,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Executive Committee 4; Play Com- mittee 3; Prom Invitation Committee. JOANN IRENE GELLER Joan Dyer 1,2; Home Ec. Club 2; Pep 2; Sunshine 2,3,4. CHRISTINE GEORGE Chris Tolleston 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; T.A.G.S. 1,2; S.S.S. 4; Student Council 2; Play Committee 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 1 ; Prom Decoration Committee. ERNEST ROGER GILLAM Ernie Hi-Y 1,2,3; President 2; Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Lettermen 3,4; Stu- dent Council 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Class President 1; Baseball 2,3,4; Play Committee 2,3; Prom Decoration Committee. BRENDA HANSON Brenna Calumet 1,2; Book Club 1; Book Store Assistant 2; G.A.A. 1,2; S.S.S. 3,4; F.H.A. 3,4. CHARLES L. IIARDT Chuck Hi-Y 1,2; Treasurer 1; Latin 2,3,4; Sgt.-At-Arms 3,4; Thespians 3,4; Senior Representative 4; Lettermen 4; Historian 4; Executive Committee 4; Basketball 1; Cross-Country 1,2,3; Track Manager 1,2, 3, 4; Football Statistician 3,4; Play Stage Manager 2,3; Prom Construction Committee. FAYE MARIE HACKER Fayzie ■ 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; S.S.S. 2,3,4; Committee 3; F.F.A. Chapter Sweetheart 3. mm ORD A. Hi-Y 1,4. HAINES Lenny ROBERT HARPER I- W. Hi-Y 2; F.F.A. 1,3,4; Reporter 3; Student Advisor 4; Golf 3. VIRGINIA HARRIS Ginny Crown Point 1,2; Booster 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2; Choir 1; S.S.S. 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Historian 3; F.H.A. 3,4; Song Leader 4; Pep 3,4; Mirror Merrillville Staff 4; Play Committee 3; Prom Decoration Committee. LAVERN E. HEIN Babe Hi-Y 1,2,3; Science 3,4; Sgt.-At-Arms 3; F.F.A. 4; Choir 2,3,4. DIANE HULL Hannah WILLIAM JEDYNAK Jug F.F.A. 1,2; Sentinel 2 ; Hi-Y 3,4. WILLIAM D. JEFFERY Jeff Hi-Y 1,2; Lettermen’s Club 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,3. ROBERT EDWARD JEWELL Hogan Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; President 1; Secretary 4; Science 2,3,4; Vice-President 4; Student Council 1,4; Mirror Merrillvue Staff 4; Track 2,3,4; Play Committee 2,3; Thespian Assembly Program 3; Prom Decoration Comm. STUART ALAN JEWELL Stu Hi-Y 1,2,3; Treasurer 2; Student Council 2; Thes- pian 2,3,4; Vice-President 3; Presid ent 4; Letter- men 2,3,4; President 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Class Vice-President 3 ; Class President 2 ; Executive Comm. 3; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Base- ball 3,4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Play Cast 2,3; Prom King Candidate; Mr. Football Candidate 4; Prom Dec- oration Comm. JUDITH ANN JOHNSON Judi Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Speech 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Thespian 3,4; S.S.S. 4 ; Class Secretary 3 ; Play Committee 3 ; Play Cast 1 ; Prom Committee; Athletic Queen Candidate 3; Mirror Mer- rillvue Staff 4. BRUCE EDWARD JOHNSTON Juice Joliet 1,2; Chess Club 1,2; Science 3,4; Golf 2,3,4; Football 3. DANIEL W. JONES Dan Y.F.C. 1,2, 3, 4; President 4; Hi-Y 2; Audio-Visual Aids 4; Track 2. BRUCE M. KANUCH Knuk Hi-Y 1,2,3; Student Council 2,4; Lettermen 4; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4. CAROLYN JOYCE KLIPP Latin 1 ; F.T.A. 1 ; Sunshine 1,2. JANE VICTORIA KRUEGER Cougar DeMotte 1; Booster 1; Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Play Committee 3. JUNE CLARA KRUEGER DeMotte l; Booster 1; Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Play Committee 3. ROBERT KUJACA Bob Lew Wallace 1,2; R.O.T.C. 1,2; Biology Club 1,2; Science 4; Audio-Visual Aids 4. PATRICIA L. KUPEC Pat F. T.A. 1; Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4. JUDY MAE LEHMAN Jude G. A.A. 1,2; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; President 4; Y.F.C. 1,2; Latin 2,3,4; Thespian 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Class Treasurer 4; Play Cast 3; Play Committee 2; Prom Decoration Committee. DONALD MAURICE LEWIN Don Future Farmers of America 2,3,4. MARVIN E. LOGAN Marv Science 1,2,3; Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Audio-Visual Aids 1. NANCY C. LONG F.H.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; F.T.A. 4; Speech 4; Play Committee 3; F.H.A. Point Chair- man 1,2. CARMEN Y. LOWELL Carm F.T.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Treasurer 2; Secretary 4; F.H.A. 1,2.3; Pep 1,2,3, 4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Speech 4; Play Committee 3. DEVERE LUCAS Dave Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Science 1,2,3. LINDA LEE LUEDTKE Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Program Chairman 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1,2,3; F.T.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 2; Thespian 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Treasurer 4; S.S.S. 4; Student Council 1,3; Class Secretary 2; Mirror Merrillvue Staff 4; Merrillvue Co-Editor 4; Play Business Manager 2,3; Prom Publicity Comm.; Thespian Assembly Program. CARL LOUIS MACY Hi-Y 1 ; Latin 2,3 ; Sergeant-At-Arms 2 ; Executive Com- mittee 3; Play Committee 2; Track 2; Golf 1,2,3; Cross- Country 1,3; Basketball 3; Baseball 3. RICHARD J. MADAS Punch Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Sergeant-At-Arms 3; Band 1,2. MARVIN JON MAGER Hi-Y 1,2; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Sentinel 3; Vice-President 4. JOSEPH R. MARANDO Joe Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Play Com- mittee 3; Prom Committee; Football 2,4; Cross-Country 3; Baseball 3; Thespian Play 3. EDWARD A. MARKOVICH Ed Morton Memorial 1; Band 1; F.F.A. 2,3; Hi-Y 3; Football 1 ; Basketball 1 ; Track 1. SHARON LYNN MARTIN Marty Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Speech 4. CLIFFORD HARRY MAXWELL Hecliff Lew Wallace 1,2; R.O.T.C. 1,2; Drill Team 1,2; Hi-Y 4. ROBERT M. McCLURE Bob Hi-Y 4. PAUL B. McFADDEN Hick Hi-Y 1,4; Science 3; Track 2; Play Cast 2; Play Committee 3; Thespian Play 3; Executive Comm. 2; Mirror Merrill- vue Staff 4. MICHAEL J. MEHR Mike Latin 1,2, 3, 4; President 3; Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Thespians 3,4; Vice-President 4; Student Council 4; Presi- dent 4; Mirror Merrillvue Staff 4; Mirror Co-Business Manager 4; Track 1,2; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Refreshment Committee; Thespian Play 3. JON R. MILLER Willy Camera 1; Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4. XENIA MITROVICH Lew Wallace 1,2; Auditorium Council 1,2; F.T.A. 3; F.FI.A. 3,4; Vice-President 4; S.S.S. 3,4; Treasurer 4; Choir 4; Pep 4. MARILYN ANN MOEHL Pep 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Sunshine 4. CLARK THOMAS MULLEN Hi-Y 1,3,4; Treasurer 4; Latin 2,4; Sgt.-At-Arms 2; Student Council 2; National Honor Society 3,4; Vice-President 3,4; Thespian 3,4; Lettermen 4; Sec- retary 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Play Committee 2; Play Cast 3; Prom Dec- oration Committee; Mirror Merrillvue Staff 4; Thespian Play 3; Class Treasurer 2. ROBERT L. MURRAY Bob Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 1; Latin 1,2, 3, 4; President 4; Thespian 4; Lettermen’s 4; Mirror Merrillvue Staff 4; Executive Committee 4; Cross-Country 2,3,4; Track 1.2, 3, 4; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Deco- ration Comm. ; Thespian Play 3,4. NANCY RUTH NEWMAN F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Sunshine 3,4. BETTY M. NIX G.A.A. 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 4; Choir 1,2; Girls’ Glee Club 4 ; Play Committee 2,3 ; Prom Committee ; Athletic Queen Candidate 2. DENNIS M. O’CONNOR Dimbo Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Sgt-At-Arms 1; Vice-President 2; Sgt.-At-Arms 4; Play Committee 2; Prom Committee; Prom King; Mr. Foot- ball 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Captain 4. NORMAN E. OLSON Romeo Hi-Y 1,2,4. JANICE KAY ORRELL Jan Pep 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; President 4; S.S.S. 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Secretary 4; Prom Committee; Play Cast 2; Prom Queen Candidate 3; D.A.R. Nominee 4. RICHARD RADU Rich Hi-Y 2; F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; President 4. LAWRENCE E. RAKOCZY Larry Latin 2,3,4; Hi-Y 2,3. MARILYN J. RAMSEY Marty F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; S.S.S. 4. LORETTA ANN RASTOVSKI Lori KENNETH J. REDER Ken Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 2,3; Treasurer 4; Audio-Visual Aids 4. CAROLYN JANICE REED Jan Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Sunshine 1,3,4. SANDRA LEE SANDERS Cindy Lou Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; G.A.A. 1; S.S.S. 2,3,4; Corresponding Secretary 3; Choir 2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Student Council 3; Play Committee 3; Prom Refreshment Committee. JUDITH ANN SANDLIN Judy G.A.A. 1,2,3; Secretary 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Reporter 2; Student Council 1,2; Pep 1,2,3; Choir 1,2; Glee Club 4; Secretary 4; S.S.S. 4; Prom Queen Candidate 3; Prom Program Committee. SHARON E. SAYNAK Poodles G.A.A. 1,2,3; Choir 3,4; S.S.S. 4; F.H.A. 4; Pep 4; Play Committee 3; Tolleston 1. MARIE V. SCHIESSER Micky Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 2; Pep 4; Play Commit- tee 3. ALYCE ANNA SCHULTZ Ace G.A.A. 1 ; Pep 1,2,3; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Latin 2,3,4; S.S.S. 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Play Committee 2 ; Play Cast 3 ; Prom Decoration Com- mittee. JACQUELINE KAY SEROCKA Jackie G.A.A. 1,2,3; F-H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; S.S.S. 4; Play Committee 2; Play Cast 3; Prom Decoration Committee. HARVEY ALLEN SHROUT Harv Lettermen’s 4; Basketball Student Manager 2,3,4; Baseball Student Manager 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling 4. CAROLYN SMITH Carol Choir 1,2; S.S.S. 1,2, 3, 4; Corresponding Secretary 3. LARRY LEE SMITH Smitty New Castle High School 1,2,3; Track 2; Basketball 2. ANN SOLDO Maine Township High School 1,2,3. NORMAN GEORGE SHAFFNER Norm Hi-Y 1,2; Executive Committee 4; Track 1 ; Football 3. SHARON SHEPITKA G.A.A. 1,2; Latin 1,3,4; Speech 2; Pep 2,3; S.S.S. 1,4; Stu- dent Council 4; Executive Committee 4; Choir 2,4; Li- brarian 2,4; Play Comm. 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Prom Favors Committee. TERRY D. SHOTLIFF Band 1,2, 3, 4; Science 3; Thespian 3,4; Hi-Y 4; Christmas Pageant 3; Play Cast 3; Thespian Play 3; Prom Decoration Comm.; Football 1,2. PHYLLIS ARLENE SHOUP Phyl G.A.A. 1; Pep 1,2,3; S.S.S. 2,3,4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Twelveteens 3,4; Play Comm. 2; Play Cast 3. EUGENE STEFANKIEWICZ Gene Lew Wallace 1; Audio-Visual Aids 3,4; President 4; Cross- Country 1. RONALD STEPHENS Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Science 1,2, 3, 4; Play Cast 2; Football 3,4. BARRY L. STOWERS Stinky F.F.A. 1; Hi-Y 2,3; Lettermen 4; Speech 4; Track 2,3,4; Golf 1; Football 1,3,4. HOWARD E. STRUBLE Hi-Y 1,2,3; Audio-Visual Aids 4; Science 2,3,4; President 4; Prom Decoration Comm.; Football 1; Track 2; Cross-Country 3; Golf 1. ARTHUR THOMPSON Art Class Vice-President 4; Lettermen 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 3,4; Cross-Country 4; East Gary 1,2. JOHN EUGENE TITAK Jet Camera 1 ; Science 2,3 ; Hi-Y 3,4 ; Prom Decoration Committee. NADINE TOLPA Nad Lew Wallace 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Club 1,2; White Caps 1,2; Biology Club 1; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Executive Board 3,4; Pep 4; Mirror Merrillvue 4; Junior Play Comm. 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Prom Decorative Comm. DAVID ALLEN TONK Dave Hi-Y 1,2,3 ; Lettermen 4; Executive Board 2,3; Play Cast 2; Prom Committee; Prom King Candidate 3; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,3; Basketball Manager 1.2, 3.4; Mirror Merrillvue Staff. JOHN THOMAS TRUSSA Sheriff Hi-Y 1 ; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Wrestling 4. CONNIE MAE VICKROY Corny Mae Band 1,2,4; Treasurer 4; S.S.S. 2,3,4; Recording Secretary 3; G.A.A. 1; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; President 4; Latin 2,3,4; Program Chairman 3; Class Secretary 4; Ex- ecutive Comm. 3,4; Mirror Merrillvue Staff; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm. ; Prom Queen Candidate 3. ROSELEEN WADE Rosie Sunshine Society 1,2, 3, 4; Future Homemakers of America 1,2. RICHARD G. WASZ Wad Horace Mann 1,2; Science Club 3; Hi-Y 3,4; Lettermen 4; Cross-Country 4; Track 4. WILLIAM J. WATKINS Bill Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Football 4. JOHN WATKINS Ketchikan, Alaska 1,2,3; Torch Club 2,3; Latin Club 2,3; Band 1,2,3. KEITH EUGENE WEAVER Gene Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4. JOHN WAYNE WEBB Spider Hi-Y 1,2; Audio-Visual Aids 3,4; Track 1. SHIRLEY ANN WIRICK Shirl Sunshine Society 1,2,3, 4; F.H.A. 1,2. DUANE J. YAROS Jerry Lee Hi-Y 2,3; Lettermen 4; Science 2; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Football 3,4. GEORGE YONKO Camera Club 1; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Speech Club 4; Foot- ball 1. JEANNETTEE A. ZEHA Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 1,3; G.A.A. 2,3; Prom Invitation Committee. SENIORS NOT PICTURED: MARJORY IDEN DONALD J. DRAGANOWSKI WALTER MAJCHER KENNETH STUCKER 30 JACKIE S. WELLS Wellsie G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3; Choir 2,4; Librarian 4; Sunshine 4 ; Speech 2 ; Play Committee 3 ; Prom Decoration Committee. RICHARD HARLAN WHITE Rich Hi-Y 1,2,3; Choir 2,3,4; Science 2; Audio-Visual Aids 4. As we seniors turn the pages of our book of mem- ories, we see that we were the first freshman class to enter the new high school. Our activity that year was a class picnic at Dunes State Park where we were accompanied by Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Villers, Mr. Bovard, and Mr. Demaree, our class sponsors. We were mighty proud when our black class sweat- ers with white letters arrived in December of our sophomore year. Another “first” for our class was the freshman-sophomore play, “Junior Miss. ’ Both classes worked hard under the direction of Mr. Ver- non Connor to put on a good play. “Pink Elephants” was the name we chose for the dance we sponsored. The gym was gaily decorated for the occasion with elephants and champagne glasses. “Harvey,” our junior class play, started our third year off just right. Elwood (Clark Mullen) and his invisible rabbit companion made quite a hit at M.H.S. Just before Christmas we received our class rings. They were gold with the pirate crest framed in white gold. The biggest event of this active year was the Junior-Senior Prom “Sayonara” on May 3. That night as we danced under the turquoise-and-black crepe-paper ceiling to the music of Curly Mottinger, walked across the Bridge on the River Kwai, and saw Dennis O’Conner and Judy Clarke crowned king and queen, we all agreed that the long hard hours of work spent on its planning and the decoration of the gym was well worth it. At eleven we went to the post-prom party at Teibels where we were enter- tained by the television star Jim Lounsbury. At four we started home, tired but happy. Finally our most important year arrived. The senior year is always the most hectic and happy of all. The arrival of our senior pictures, the produc- ing of our senior play under the direction of Mrs. Lynch and Mr. Johns, the Prom May 2, and the climax of our school years — graduation, all blended to cap the most active of the four years. Our Execu- tive Board chose graduation robes of navy blue with white tassels and gold tassels for National Honor Society members. As we sadly close our book of memories, we know that these high school years will always be a part of our fondest recollections to keep and cherish forever. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS L. TO R.: Vice-Presi- dent, Art Thompson; Secretary, Connie Vick- roy; Treasurer, Judy Lehman ; President, Tom Davis; Head Sponsor, Richard Dem- aree. Senior Class Says Sayonara” Juniors Officers: LEFT TO RIGHT: Mike Sulli- van, vice-president ; A1 Szal, president; Dan Clements, treasurer; Pat Mikula, secretary; and Alex Begrowicz, sponsor. Prom Lights shine . . . J. Adams N. Almashy D. Angerman L. Appleton R. Austin E. Bach P. Bardwell B. Bascom A. Bathomou L. Beaty C. Beckwith N. Bobeck R. Bosco A. Brake J. Broadaway M. Brugos P. Bush J. Cannon P. Carver K. Castor G. Clark D. Clements J.Cogelja D. Cole G. Cook W. Cook W. Craig C. Crisman A. Daege L. Day D. Delor R. Demaree G. Dipert C. Dobis J. Driscoll 32 P. Durr D. Eich E. Elkins M. Fabrici J. Fiesel T. Feczko D. Fedorchak H. Fiebelkorn J. Fitzgerald J. Francis J. Fratzke K. Freeman J. Freidlund M. Galanis B. Gearhart J. Gearhart R. Gifford M. Gill T. Glines A. Goetschel E. Gonsiorowski S. Gorrel B. Goss N. Gullic J. Hanson J. Harger M. Harris N. Hathaway S. Hein S. Heller K. Hlodnicki F. Hollenbaugh B. Horner W. Houldison M. Jennings P. Jergens R. Jewell T. Joy L. Kaczmarek J. Knauer B. Kaurich J- King J. Kish C. Komp D. Korhel A. Kreiter R. Kuhn L. Kwasny W. Lazar N. Leggitt G. Lemaich D. Lipke D. Litherland J Loggie C. Lowell L. Mack C. MacPherson P. Malis D. Marx J. McNary J. Melle T. Menke K. Meyer P. Mikula A. Minnitti N. Mitchell T. Morphee G. Mulvancy N. Munchenburg J. Murray J. Mussiteli P. Nadolski J. Nichols R. Nevulis J. Northup N. O’Brian T. O’Brian B. Ohren F. Ott K. Pagel their final year C. Palmer K. Patton E. Payne Y. Peterson J. Pierce T. Pintar P. Piskor R. Podunovich B. Potter S. Raich B. Reid M. Rhodes P. Rimer J. Ripley B. Roessing M. Rogers R. Sader J. Sager C. Serynak N. Schultze J. Scott N. Severence J. Shapley S. Sheets B. Sherwood J. Simon P. Single B. Smith L. Spitz R. Stahler N. Stanley R. Starside B. Steiner P. Stowers W. Stowers J. Stringham M. Sullivan P. Surowiec W. Swinford A. Szal B. Talaga M. Tancos B. Thomas H. Titak M. Todd M. Uremovich G. Uzelac R. Vendl C. Vizena B. Wachter N. Wagner M. Weleches J. Wiggins D. Wilburn I. Willford A. Williams L. Willis B. Witham J. Wojahn B. Woods J. Worley M. Yaros M. Young D. Yuraitis NOT PICTURED: E. Alexander P. Horgan B. Berthold J. Logan J. Crim R. Shore P. Holderman B. Ward D. Westbury 34 Sophomore Class Officers. L. TO R.: Dick Steiner, vice-president; Craig Kelly, president; Donna Becker, secretary; Judy Bires, treasurer; and Mr. Frank Meltzer, sponsor. Sophomores look to future . . . J. Adams J. Aeschilman F. Alexander R. Anderson R. Arena D. Backe M. Bailey F. Bascom S. Bateman W. Beaman G. Beard J. Beaty B. Beck D. Becker D. Ben jamin T. Biernat J. Bires R. Bistrican W. Bley C. Boris T. Bothwell M. Brenna V. Broadway B. Burdan R. Chaffin D. Chiado G. Churilla G. Churilla J. Cicenas R. Cicenas R. Cicenas B. Cisarik G. Clawson M. Collins G. Cooper and buckle down . . . R. Cooper T. Coster M. Daniels T. DeGaetano D. Demmon K. Devries N. Dickenson R. Dragonowski P. Dugle P. Eich L. Eaton B. Everhart P. Erdelac J. Fabrici L. Felter J. Fieser D. Fischer G. Fletcher L. Foley L. Fox M. Franko L. Franzen K. Froehling L. Garwood B. Geller A. Gerzezorak P. Gibson C. Gill M. Griffin L. Guse E. Gust P. Gransinger L. Haas K. Hallfrisch S. Halstead J. Harlow T. Hartsock J. Hein P. Hein C. Helvey D. Henderson S. Herozog S. Hilbrich L. Hockstra B. Honeycutt T. Iddings N. Ingles J. Jewell A. Johnson B. Johnston A. Jones S. Jones R. Kaiser C. Kelly T. Kendall C. Kesler K. Kimble W. Kime H. Kissinger D. Koenig L. Kolarich S. Kosac R. Kosiba J. Kostka 36 as high school years . . . P. Krieter L. Krueger S. Kuchar C. Kuchta J. Kujaca M. Kupec C. Lambrecht P. Lancaster S. Larson A. Lawson M. Lazar M. Lee D. Lindburg S. Lobsiger L. Lonsbury D. Lovall A. Luebcke J. Luedtke N. Luttinen T. MacLaverty B. Madera R. Majcher J. Mako L. Massey C. McFadden A. McNary J. Maihofer M. Merich G. Meyer J. Miller R. Miller M. Monfort L. Monroe S. Monzula M. Morrow D. Mriscin R. Mundell R. Nastoff K. O’Connor B. Orelup A. Palm R. Payne R. Pausig L. Peterson J. Perez J. Polomchak D. Price J. Pruitt L. Radivan J Ray S. Razus B. Rerick K. Rewerts L. Rhodes L. Robbins S. Roberts J. Roushlang D. Rzephlinski J. Sager L. Salmon H. Salvinski B. Sanders R. Schmidt R. Schnabel 37 reach the halfway mark E. Schwab C. Schreiber M. Sealey G. Shaffner C. Shearer B. Sherry D. Shotts M. Shoup D. Shults P. Sieburg J. Simon D. Smith J. Smith J. Snyder . S. Sobat B. Sowards A. Soyring E. Spurr J. Spurling J. Sta nley D. Steiner C. Stock L. Straum B. Sukel J. Sumner M. Sweitzer M. Swinford B. Taylor D. Theis N. Tolpa K. Tomb J. Twyman M. Valasco R. Vargo P. Vedo L. Vincent J. Wade S. Wegman S. Warren M. Williams J. Wilson K. Wilson R. Wilson L. Wirtz C. Wise E. Wolff NOT PICTURED: L. Burrow T. Contri P. Gordon J. McGuire K. Nelson S. Spisak J. Terry J. Yelachich E. Wettengel J. Wynne 38 Officers : LEFT T 0 RIGHT: Sue Smith, vice-president; Carol Eaton, secretary; Lynda Verplank, treasurer; Tom Work- man, president ; and Mrs. Margaret Mai- etta, sponsor. High school begins . . . J. Adams B. Ahlgrin D. Anderson K. Anderson K. Appleton D. Bacchus E. Bailey P. Barbercheck I. Bascom A. Baurle D. Benjamin B. Berrier D. Betters D. Binkley L. Blackmer V. Bodak L. Boyd C. Brackett J. Brancyk E. Brant J. Brugos R. Bryant C. Bublitz M. Burke B. Burton J. Calen K. Canino J. Carleton W. Catlow F. Carter A. Cicenas K. Cisarik J. Koehler P. Collins R. Cool Freshmen bring new ideas . . . W. Cooper C. Cozmanoff L. Crisman S. Cunningham R. Daege M. Dayhoff V. Dean S. DePew J. Dickerson S. Digman B. Dobis J. Douthett B. Duncan C. Eaton J. Evers J. Fage J. Fortier J. Fotch D. Fox L. Fox B. Frak S. Frisco C. Gabor P. Gavin D. Garmong J. Goldrick N. Gordon J. Granger B. Hacker H. Haines J. Harris R. Harris K. Hatten M. Hein J. Helbing M. Henderson J. Herr J. Holdeman J. Hudock R. Hunter R. Horst L. Iddings B. Irwin S. Jankovich R. Jacobs B. Jewell D. Johnson V. Johnson L. Kadar L. Kendall J. Kish K. Kissinger L. Klausman C. Klingaman K. Knaga D. Kurth D. Lawless G. Layman T. Lazar M. Lehman C. Lewandowski D. Litherland R. Loggie B. Lowell 40 to blend with tradition . . . L. Mack P. Mandly M. Marino W. Markle M. Marks J. Maxwell J. Mayer L. McGinley F. McKee S. Melle J. Miklos B. Miller J. Minnitti B. Mitchell J. Mitchell G. Mohney C. Mullen M. Murphy G. Murray P. Myer T. Nelson S. Nemeth T. Nickols K. O’Brien L. Oskins J- Page K. Parlock J. Patton B. Peyton S. Pierce R. Prusinski D. Radinsky B. Radloff K. Razus B. Rhode C. Roessing T. Rose D. Russell V. Saems R. Sanders R. Santelik C. Schenher D. Schiesser T. Schilling S. Schneider C. Schoon N. Schwab J. Schwanke L. Seneff G. Senko J. Shapley J. Shapley R. Shapley G. Siedentopf W. Sizemore T. Smederovac B. Smith C. Smith D. Smith S. Smith T. Smith W. Smith B. Spitz N. Stahler 41 for a fruitful four years F. Stoikowitz P. Strong G. Sunderman B. Sunyog H. Sutton M. Tall P. Tall J. Taylor B. Thomas A. Thompson M. Trussa M. Tubich N. VanRosendale L. Verplank D. Wade R. Wade W. Ward C. Wasy D. Watkins D. Watkins R. Wencl S. Westbury W. Wheeler J. Whitworth P. Widup P. Wilson J. Wilson K. Wirick R. Witowski T. Workman R. Wright S. Wright J. Yelachich J. Yelachich B. Yonko H. Young B. Zimmer NOT PICTURED: W. Bielewicz M. McDonald D. Freeman R. Smith J. Hayes J. Snemis M. Kocerzsut J. Stanley E. McGuire B. Toleikis C. Wirtz Daralyne and Phil proudly show off class sweaters. Karen, with page boy; Mary Lou, Italian; and Marsha, bubble cut model top hair styles for this year. LEFT — Louis and Clay display vest and vestee popular with the boys. Sharon dis- plays the plaid skirt and vest, a fad with the girls. Fashions RIGHT — Crew neck and bulky knits made a hit with guys and gals as shown by Sandra, Bob and Faye. Cords made a hit with the Seniors. — A . i , Almost Ready! Mr. Velven Woolridge, Dave Russell, and Jerry Page in- spect the spot where the hydraulic lift will be installed in They check the dust collector, one of the new machines the auto shop. that will be used in the wood shop. 44 Uf S m If k k u TCn shs ; ■H ... C i t s ft ' i-.| rg Is ■ In ■ lM M TOP: Sponsor, Mr. Wooldridge; Sgt.-at-arms, Bill Buhr; Treas., Rich Jewell; Pres., Eugene Stefankiewicz; Sec., Wade Swinford ; V. Pres., Ber- nard Orlup. CENTER: Members learn to operate equipment. Lights! Camera! Audio-Visual Aids has now completed its second suc- cessful year. It is a service club in which members donate their assistance to the school by operating Audio-Visual equipment — movie camera, tape re- corder - — and the record player at the dances. A special project was planned for the boys who had a personal interest in photography, tape recording, and hi-fi sets. Money-making projects consisted of a dance and a service free charge to the sponsoring club at each dance. The money was spent on the special projects and the annual field trip. TOP: F.F.A. officers and Mr. Shettles, sponsor, confer on the improvement of the school grounds. CENTER: Club member works on project for club requirements. F. F. A. Grows Merrillville’s F.F.A. chapter tries to build its work and growth around its primary aims: development of agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship. Much of the activity in the chapter deals with par- ticipation in contests, which stress the club aims, with other schools. Several all-day field trips were taken by the club. A safety campaign was conducted to learn some of the causes of farm and home fires. New officers elected at mid-year were president, Paul Hein; vice-president, Arlo Palm; secretary, Richard Sader; and treasurer, Ed Markovich. Prizes were awarded at the F.H.A. Hallowe’en dance. Mrs. Thomas and Miss Crispi discuss club projects with F.H.A. officers. F.H.A. Looks ' Toward New Horizons” “Toward new horizons,” F.H.A.’s motto, encourages the club to contribute to the improvement of our nation, women, and home management. This helps them achieve their purpose of becoming better homemakers. Each year the members can earn pins by being on committees for dances that the club sponsors, along with attending social functions, being officers, and attending the meetings. Selling Christmas corsages has been an annual project for the girls along with sell- ing fruit cakes; both were profitable. Having a candlelight initiation was an important event in making this year’s F.H.A. a successful one. 48 Members of F.T.A. earn points by helping teachers with their work. President Connie Vickroy discusses future plans with the rest of the officers. F.T.A. Explores Teaching Field Assisting faculty members, ushering during American Education week, and giving a party for retarded children are some of the ways that the F.T.A. tries to interest good students in becoming teachers which is their purpose. As their project for this year they sold stationery with the school insignia on it. The highlights for the year were a candlelight initiation and a joint meeting with the Latin Club to hear a speaker. 49 Freshman Hi-Y Sets High Standards Freshman Hi-Y introduces the Hi-Y clubs to the freshmen boys. The platform of the club is the same as the junior and senior Hi-Y’s, which is clean living and speech, and a high standard of sportsmanship and scholarship. To reach these goals the club had several service projects and some social activities. Included in the social activities of the year was a skating party which took place in the winter. The club held a dance to raise funds for the charity campaign earlier in the year. TOP PICTURE: Fr-Hi-Y mem- bers receive check to be donated to charity. BOTTOM PIC- TURE: Dave Benjamin, Vice Pres.; Rudy Wencl, Secretary; Chuck Klingaman. Treas. ; Bob Shapley, Chaplain; Milan Tall, Sgt.-at-arms ; Frank Staikowitz, Pres. ; Philip Brown, Sponsor. RIGHT BOTTOM: Jr. Hi-Y boys board bus to go to a Chi- cago Bears football game. Offi- cers ; Chuck Boris, Vice Pres. ; Todd Iddings, Pres. ; Tom Hart- sock, Sgt.-at-Arms ; Richard Dema- ree, Sponsor; Ralph Schnabel, Treas. ; Larry Lonsbury, Sec. not pictured. Encourage Sportsmanship Junior Hi-Y has been sent rocketing into motion this year under the leadership of Todd Iddings. On the top of the agenda was an annual Mother’s party at which time each member’s mother was treated to an evening of fun. Also planned on the agenda was an evening of slumming called the Hobo Dance. This dance is an affair that is fast becom- ing a tradition at Merrillville. Open to all sophomore boys, the club works in the interest of furthering sporting activities. In furthering this interest, the club annually gives trophies to the outstanding athletes on Citation Day. The boys also donated a set of starting blocks to the track team as its service project. Senior Hi-Y Tops in Quality L — R Dennis O’Conner, Sgt.-at- arms; Mike Mehr, Vice-Pres. ; Mr. Begrowicz. Sponsor; Clark Mullen, Treas. ; Ed Fabrici, Pres.; Tom Davis, Recorder; Bob Jewell, Sec.; Russell Franz, Chaplain, not shown. TOP PICTURE: Sr. Hi-Y boys check over gifts before distributing them to needy families in the area. Senior Hi-Y, which is open to junior and senior boys, has proved to be a very ' interesting and constructive club. Its purpose is to promote high standards of character among its members. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Alex Begrowicz, the Hi-Y has had a very successful program in fulfilling its platform as a top quality service club. Its service project turned into a successful social affair called the Sno-Ball. Clothes and toys were donated and put under the gaily decorated Christmas tree at this an- nual Christmas affair. The clothes were then distributed to needy families of this area. Included in its program of service at Christmas, the club gave fruit to the Old People’s Home. Latins Adopt Merrillville’s Latin Club, known as Mu Lambda Chi, completed its fifth successful year under the leadership of Mrs. Irene Collins. As money-making projects, the club held a dance on September 26, and in addition sold book covers to the students. The main project of the year was the adoption of an orphan from Italy, which was started this year with the idea that the club would continue it next year. In March the annual banquet was held with typ- ical Roman food, dress, and entertainment. Slaves, who consisted of first year members, served food and provided entertainment for the upperclassmen. ABOVE — Judy Hein and Bob Cicenas give a toast at annual banquet. RIGHT — Officers sitting L. to R. are Chuck Hardt, Sgt.-at-Arms; Mrs. G. Collins, Sponsor; Bob Murry, Pres.; Kanen Hlodnicki, Vice Pres.; STANDING: Carol Bartos; Program Chm.; Carol Mullen, Treas. ; Judy Flick, Sec.; Wolfgang Bley, Sgt.-at-arms. N. H. S. Introduces Tutoring Service BELOW — Ron Vendl listens as A1 Szal assists as a part of the NHS tutoring service. National Honor Society was organized to promote scholar- ship, leadership, service and character. Five per cent of the sophomore class, ten per cent of the junior class, and fifteen per cent of the senior class who have maintained an 8.5 av- erage are eligible for membership with the approval of the faculty. Initiation was held during the second semester under the direction of its sponsor, Mr. Alex Begrowicz. It consisted of a tapping ceremony and a formal initiation of new mem- bers. In this its second year, it started a tutoring service avail- able to any student in need of help. As a climax to the year, the senior members graduated with gold tassels and gold seal diplomas. AT RIGHT — Clark Mullen, Vice President; Janice Orrell, Secretary; Linda Luedtke, Treas- urer; Ed Fabrici, Presi- dent; Mr. Alex Begro- wicz, sponsor. Camera Contest Initiated Promoting educational and social events to create an in- terest in science is the aim of the Science Club. It has had a very active program this year to fulfill this aim. Our future Einsteins have put a camera contest in the school, along with the interschool science fair. In addition, the members took a field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry and made some fine projects for the annual regional science fair. The main service project was the replenishing of chemicals for the science classes. Under the direction of the new spon- sor, Mr. James Vermillion, they have joined with the Audio- Visual Club and Journalism class in putting the darkroom and photo enlarger back into operation. ABOVE: Jim Friedland and Sandy Roberts develop film in the darkroom. L.-R.: Mr. Vermillion, spon- sor; Howard Strublc, Pres.; Wade Swinford. Sec. ; George Ensminger, Sgt.-at- arms; Bob Jewell, Vice-pres. ; Karen Kimble, Treas. TOP PICTURE: Mr. Johns, sponsor; Linda Felter, Sec.; Bonnis Talaga, Treas. ; Lee Guse, Vice-Pres.; Pat Mikula, Pres. BOTTOM PICTURE: Linda Felter addresses the speech club. Debates Head the Speech Club Calendar This year the Speech Club was directed by a new member of the faculty, Mr. Jack Johns. Under the capable leadership of Mr. Johns, the club began the year with several new policies. Among the activities attended this year by the mem- bers were the Student Congress at Lew Wallace, the Purdue assembly, and several other speech contests. The Speech Club also sponsored a dance in January. As the final activity of the year the members of the club attended a play in Chicago. Sunshine Spreads TOP PICTURE: President Carol Bartos, officers, and sponsors discuss future meetings. BOTTOM PIC- TURE: Sunshiners wash cars for charity. Cheer This year’s Sunshine Club, numbering 185, was the largest group of Sunshiners in club history. The object of these Sunshiners was to live up to their motto “others” by trying to make their lives more useful. A very impressive initiation was held at which time 108 girls were taken into the club. The ceremony was held in the auditorium during school so all girls could participate. Each girl received the club’s flower. The club made their annual contribution to the Riley fund. This money was used for various needs in the children’s ward. Also the girls dressed dolls contributed to them by the Salvation Army. Completing the year’s activities were a car wash and annua! candy sale. ABOVE — Stu Jewell and Judy Lehman rehearse a scene from “How to Propose.” Officers : Stu Jewell president Mike Mehr . vice-president Mrs. Agnes Lynch . sponsor Judy Clarke .... treasurer Sharon Engelhart, secretary Pat Mikula recording secretary Have Actors Will Entertain Forming a costume and prop department which will be available for all plays and productions was the project for this year’s Thespian Society. Awards for the best actors and actresses, best play, and stage set were given out at the annual spring banquet. A one-act play and a humorous comedy skit were given in the spring for the entertainment of the school and is one of the activities which the club enjoys the most. This year the club was under the sponsorship of Mrs. Agnes Lynch. Organizations The “Marching 45” at attention. Bands Take Top Honors ROW 1, L-R, J. Gerhart, A. Baurle, R. Horner, A. Schultz, N. Garwood; ROW 2, M. Dayhuff, E. Gonsiorow- ski, V. Saems. V. Dean; ROW 3, P. Vedo, N. Johnston, S. Heller, W. Sizemore, D. Delor, L. Mack, S. Digman, D. Watkins, K. Canino, T. Shotliff, L. Day, N. Luttinen; ROW 4, S. DePew, J. Schwanke, J. Mayer, K. Razus, M. Seeley, R. Horst, L. Willis, P. Ballestero, C. Mullen, D. Kurth, D. Mriscin, K. Patton, J. Marando, D. Johnson, D. Litherland, M. Carlton, R. Schnabel, S. Clodfelder; ROW 5, J. Patton, R. Vargo, J. Lehman, J. Driscoll, B. Burdan, B. Sherwood, D. Harris, H. Haines. ' ■ - Seniors ROW 1, L-R, Alyce Schultz, Terry Shotliff, Judy Lehman, Nancy Garwood; ROW 2, Pete Ballestero, Sandy Clod- felder, Joe Marando. NOT PICTURED, Con- nie Vickroy. Rank Among Best Merrillville High School’s marching and con- cert bands, under the direction of Mr. Frank Meltzer, once again proved they ranked among the best in the state. The “marching 45,” under the leadership of Don Litherland, drum major, won four out of five awards at the state marching band contest held on the M.H.S. field on October 11. The band also participated in many band day programs and parades. The concert band had an active year, too, giv- ing three concerts and participating in the solo and ensemble contest in February and the state con- cert band contest in April. Pep Band ROW L, L-R, Mark Sealy, John Gerhart, Alan Baurle, Pam Vedo, Barbara Johnston; ROW 2, Dick DeLor, Louise Mack, Judy Mayer, Sherri DePew, Wendy Sizemore; ROW 3, Don Litherland, Dennis John- son, Lynn Willis, Carol Mullen, Dale Mriscin, Ralph Schnabel; ROW 4, Karen Canino, Terry Shotliff, Dick Harris, Judy Lehman. Officers — L. to R., 1st ROW — M. Uremovich, S. Shepitka, librarians; S. Sanders, treas- urer; C. Clauson, vice-president; J. Orrell, president; P. Shoup, secretary; and P. Fleming, accompanist. Season’s Greetings Top Choir’s List The choir, under the direction of Mr. Jerould Reinhart, was divided into four sections this year, senior choir, junior choir, Girls’ Glee Club, and Twelveteens. In this, his fifth year at Merrillville, the choir has an all-time high of 125 members, many of whom are past members and graduates of the elementary choir. Main activities for the year were a winter concert entitled “Season’s Greetings,” an operetta in the spring, and the annual spring concert. 62 Glee Club Officers — E. Wolff, president; D. Becker, vice-president; J. Sandlin, secretary; J. Bires, treasurer; J. Clarke and J. Wells, librarians. Glee Club and Twelveteens Have Active Year Twelveteens, a recently organized choir group, consisted of twelve students, six girls and six boys, chosen on the basis of their singing ability. The group entertained at many outside functions and school activities. This group has become an annual activity and each year replacements will be chosen for those who graduate. Twelveteens — 1st ROW, L. to R.: C. Clauson, M. Rhodes, J. Scott, P. Shoup, P. Rimer, P. Fleming (accompanist), J. Or- rcll. 2nd ROW — R. Wilson, R. White, D. Litherland, P. Burke, B. Sherwood, F. Ott. 63 A good story gets approved by Editor Carolyn Clauson and Sponsor Mr. Pacatte. Business Managers Mike Mehr and Karen Baurle total the week’s receipts. Mirror Has Busy Year The MIRROR staff has had a busy year writ- ing stories, copyreading, stenciling, and mimeo- graphing in order to get the paper out on Friday afternoons. Carolyn Clauson, editor-in-chief, worked hard along with Mr. Marcel Pacatte, advisor, and the rest of the staff to put out a paper of which Mer- rillville could be proud. What’s this? Everyone in one spot at one time? It must be posed. Editors and Sponsor . . . Linda Luedtke, Marcel Pacatte, and Sandy Clodfelder. Sports Editor and Business Manager . . . Chuck Hardt and Carol Bartos. New Camera for Annual The annual staff was headed this year by co- editors Sandy Clodfelder and Linda Luedtke, and was supervised by Mr. Marcel Pacatte who was producing his third annual for Merrillville. Meeting monthly deadlines was the most trou- ble for the staff, along with taking pictures, writ- ing copy, and planning layouts. A class camera provided many action shots for this year’s MERRILLVUE. Students Supervise Under the capable leadership of Mike Mehr, Student Council president, 1958-59 was a year of much activity for the council. Among the things accomplished by the Stu- dent Council were the running of the Home- coming Dance and Athletic Rail, the revising of the constitution, the investigation of all clubs, and the appointing of a standing com- mittee to stop any school vandalism. The council is made up of one representative of each homeroom and of the four class presi- dents. To stay eligible for the council, a mem- ber must maintain a “C” average for all the grading periods. If the average is not main- tained, the homeroom alternate is to attend the meetings. Peggy Piskor, Joe Marando, and Bob Jewell worked hard decorating the gym for the Athletic Ball. OFFICERS: L. TO R.: Mr. Henry Wichmanow- ski, spon.; A1 Szal, Treas. ; Mickey Brugos, Vice- Pres. ; Mary Ann Uremo- vich, Sec.; and Mike Mehr, Pres. Attendant Janice Orrell and Jim Sneiderwine Attendant Judy Sandlin and Dave Jenks Attendant Connie Vickroy and Clark Mullen Candidate Stuart Jewell and Barbara Mathews SEATED: Connie Vickroy, Dennis O’Connor, and Judy Clarke. STANDING: Judy Sandlin, and Janice Orrell. An oriental atmosphere captured the spirit of all who attended the Junior- Senior Prom on May 3, 1958, in the Merrillville High School gym. At 11:00 P.M., Curly Mottinger’s orchestra played “Sayonara” as last year’s king and queen, Jill Rocker and Jim Cozmanoff, crowned Dennis O’Connor and Judy Clarke, King and Queen of 1958. “Sayonara,” the theme of the prom, transposed the gym into a memory that will never be forgotten. ' Sharon Reigns at Homecoming HOMECOMING, the first big event at Merrillville this year, was sponsored by the student council as it has done in previous years. Sharon Engelhart was chosen the fourth annual Homecoming Queen. Her attendants as pictured above were Nadine Tolpa, Johlyn Charles, and Sharon Shepitka. Eight girls were nominated, two from each of the four homerooms. From there the football team nor- rowed the candidates down to four, then the entire student body voted on the girl they finally wanted. The football team nominates and elected the boy they think deserves the coveted Mr. Football award. The candidates this year as pictured above were Bruce Kanuch, Ken Carlin, Dennis O’Connor, and Stuart Jewell. Dennis O’Connor was elected Mr. Football for the 1958-59 season. The jolly snowman is admired by Judy Johnson and John Hartsock, Stuart Jewell and Barbara Mathews. Alyce Schultz and Ed Fabrici place another present under the Christmas tree. Old Tradition — New Name Approximately seventy couples attended the Sen- ior Hi-Y’s winter and semi-formal, the Sno-Ball. Cookies and Hawaiian punch were served for re- freshments. Music was furnished by Emil Allen and his orchestra. The dance, under the capable direc- tion of Alex Begrowicz, Senior Hi-Y sponsor, was a big success. Over 50 gifts along with boxes of clothing were brought by high school students and were given to needy families of this area for Christmas. Senior Candidate Nadine Tolpa Junior Candidate Nancy Gullic Athletes Choose Candidates Queen Nadine Tolpa reigned over the festivi- ties at the annual Ath- letic Ball on Saturday, March 7. Candidates for queen were chosen by the ath- letes of their respective class. A week of vigor- ous campaigning fol- lowed with each candi- date making a window display in the school foyer. At the end of this time, the students voted for the girl of their choice. During the dance, with the music of Emil Allen in the background, Coach Demaree crowned Nadine Queen of the Ball. Her flowers and tiara were gifts of the Student Council who sponsored the dance. Nadine Tolpa is crowned queen. Sophomore Candidate Sandy Larson Freshman Candidate Carol Eaton You Can’t Take It with You Cast: Penelope Loretta Radivan Essie Sheri Depew Rheba Linda Felter Donald Lonnie Massey Paul Steve Spurling Depinna Larry Lonsbury Ed Wolfgang Bley VanderhofT Norm Luttinen Alice Terry Kendall Henderson Dick Stiener Tony Kirby Todd Iddings Kolenkhov Chuck Boris Wellington Karen Kimble Mr. Kirby Doug Price Mrs. Kirby Karen Hallfrisch Olga Donna Becker Three Men Robert Cicenas Richard Cicenas Tom Biernat Director Mr. Jack Johns Assistants Roberta Miller, Judy Hein, and Lee Guse “I’m not so sure I wanna go down to the cellar with him. He looks like Boris Kar — Hey!” Mrs. Lynch directs. “We’re bringing the luggage through here.” “Teddy — good news for you. There’s been another yellow fever victim.” Juniors Present . . . “Arsenic and Old Lace,” the first play of the year, was produced under the di- rection of a new teacher, Mrs. Agnes Lynch. The play was written by Joseph Kesseling. Performances were given No- vember 6, 7, and 8 in the Merrillville audi- torium. The play was about two elderly ladies who liked to help end people’s troubles by putting arsenic in Elderberry wine. Teddy, the psychopathic nephew and his two aunts, provided the amusing parts of the play. 74 Stage Manager Ken Patton and Student Director Coralie Komp. Cast: Abby Brewster Pat Rimer The Rev. Dr. Harper Bill Thomas Teddy Brewster Jerry Cogelja Officer Brophy A1 Szal Officer Klein Wade Swinford Martha Brewster Nancy Gullic Elaine Harper Peggy Malis Mortimer Brewster Bob Goss Mrs. Gibbs Jean Adams Jonathon Brewster Jack Pierce Dr. Einstein Dick Angerman Officer O’Hara Tom Pintar Lieutenant Rooney . . . Clay Macpherson Mrs. Witherspoon Dianne Wilburn Behind the scenes: Student Director Coralie Komp Stage Manager Ken Patton Business Managers Pat Mikula and Lolitia Beaty. “Mortimer, where have you been? I’ve almost been killed!” “Is that what happened to the guy in the play you saw tonight ?” Play cast 75 Seniors Present . . . Senior play, “Pygmalion” by George Bernard Shaw, was presented on April 23, 24, and 25. The play was co-directed by Mrs. Agnes Lynch and Mr. Jack Johns. “Pygmalion” is the story of a flower girl, Eliza, and her rise to fame under the guidance of Henry ' Higgins, a teacher of phonetics. Higgins and Colonel Pickering, as an experi- ment, teach Eliza correct manners and English, “which hasn’t been spoken in America for year.” Also involved in the experiment are Alfred Doolittle, Eliza’s father, who has slightly dif- ferent morals than the majority of the people; Freddy, the awkward young suitor, and several other individuals from British society. “I’ve a right to be here if I like, same as you.” The many hours of preparation for the play Carolyn, Karen, and Chuck worked behind the scenes to make the were supervised by Mrs. Lynch and Mr. Johns. play a success. Pygmalion” “Middle class morality claims its victim. I’m going to marry Eliza’s stepmother.” Cast: Henry Higgins Ed Fabrici Col. Pickering Stu Jewell Clark Mullen Eliza fan Banscr Freddy Jolin Titak Alfred Doolittle Bruce Johnston Mrs. Eynsford Hill . . . . Linda Luedtke Miss Eynsford Hill .... Janice Orrell Mrs. Higgins . . . Sharon Engelhart Mrs. Pearce Alyce Schultz Parlor Maid Bystander Cliff Maxwell Sarcastic bystander . . . . Terry Shotliff Student director Karen Baurle Stage manager Chuck Hardt Business manager Carolyn Clauson Fifth Christmas Pageant Presented “Seasons Greetings,” the fifth annual choir Christ- mas Pageant, was held on December 1 1 and featured the Senior Concert Choir, Girls’ Glee club, Freshman Carollers, Junior High Choir, and the Christmas Band. All were under the direction of Mr. Jerauld Reinhart and Mr. Frank Meltzer. In the first part of the pageant, the story of the Nativity was told in eight different scenes. After this the audience witnessed the take-off of the first peace rocket, Tannenbaum I, and the soothing and har- monious effects it had on the world. - ROW 1, Podvnovich, Pierce, MacPherson, Wojahn, Eaton, Carlin, Stowers, Brugos, Feczko, Wiggins. ROW 2, Marks Manager, Schmidt, Demaree, Sullivan, Fea- sel, Marando, Ott, Mack, Sherwood, Kish, Surowiec. ROW 3, Tonk, Snyder, Goss, Cojelja, Ballestero, Yaros, Kaczmarek, Jeffery, O’Conner, Craig. ROW 4, Coach Friend, Coach Patz, Clements, Ripley, Boris, B. Steiner, Kanuch, Thomas, Mullen, D. Steiner, Cook, Jewell, Coach Demaree. Gridders Win Six . . . Asst. Coach, John Friend, Plead Coach, Richard Demaree, Asst. Coach, Don Patz. The outlook for the 1958 football season was bright as Coach Richard Demaree began his 13th season as head coach. He was assisted by Don Patz, John Friend, and John Stefek. Together these coaches looked forward to a good season to come. Everything looked fine as our Pirates conquered the Calumet Warriors 26 — 6 in their initial game. Next on the Pirate schedule came the East Gary Eagles, and again our boys were vic- torious, by a 12 — 6 score. Victory number three came as the Pirates journeyed to Dyer to take a 14 — 0 win from the Indians. Crown Point Bulldogs were the next to invade the Pirate grounds. The Bulldog’s superior manpower wore down our Pirates and they come away with a 32 — 7 win. 80 LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Jewell, B. Kanuch, M. Sullivan, R. Sherwood, B. Thomas, C. Mullen, B. Stiener, D. O’Conner. Lose Four . . . Our Buc’s fell by the wayside as they were downed by a surprising team of Por- tage Indians. The final score was 33 — 13 in favor of the Indians. The Griffith Pan- thers, who were to become the Calumet Conference champions, were next and they handed our boys a 27- — 14 loss. Our Pirates were destined to hit rock bottom when they were defeated by Wirt 13 — 6. Our boys finally found themselves again as they struck in the second half to de- feat the Gary Edison Blazers 20 — 14. The magic half was again the second as the Pirates were forced to come from behind in the fourth quarter to defeat the Red Devils of Lowell 26 — 19. The Crete-Monee, Illinois, Warriors furnished the oppo- sition for the Buc’s in their final game of the season. This one proved to be an easy 37 — -0 win for the Pirates. With many lettermen returning next year to bolster the Pirate roster, our pirates should again look forward to having a successful season. LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Carlin, D. Tonk, L. Eaton, P. Surowiec, and R. Schmidt. KNEELING, L. — R., T. Feczko, B. Jeffery, F. Ott, D. Stiener, W. Craig, C. Mullen, D. O’Conner; STANDING, T. Snyder, K. Carlin, D. Tonk. Have Five Boys . . . Barry Stowers Paul Surowiec Len Eaton Ricky Schmidt What now Coach? Captain O’Connor and Coach Demaree talk things over. 82 Ken Carlin, Halfback Calumet Conference Defensive Team Bruce Kanuch, Tackle Stuart Jewell, End Calumet Conference Honorable Mention Named All-Conference . . . Dave Tonk, Quarterback Calumet Conference Honorable Mention Barry Stowers, Back 26 1958 Schedule . . . . Calumet .... 6 12 . . . . East Gary . . . . 6 14 . . . . Dyer 6 7 . . . . Crown Point . . 32 13 . . . . Portage . 33 14 . ... Griffith 27 6 . . . . Wirt 13 20 . . . . Edison . 14 26 . . . . Lowell . 19 37 . . . . Crete, 111. . . . . 0 Dennis O’Connor, End Calumet Conference Defensive Team Clark Mullen, Center Calumet Conference Honorable Mention Bill Jeffery, Tackle Joe Marando Tackle Pete Ballestero End Duane Yaros End This year’s reserve team posted a fair record of three wins, four losses, and one tie. They scored 87 points while their opponents were making 79. Left end John Wilson and fullback Larry Eber- hardt were the leading scorers. Considering that it was the smallest team out in many years, Coach John Stefek and the boys turned in a fine season. 1st. ROW, L. to R., Bob Shapley, Gordon Siedentopf, John Wilson, Jeff Brugos, Keith Appleton, Dave Ben- jamin, Frank Stoikowitz. 2nd., Lee Guse, Manager; Bob Mundell, J. D. Shapley, Bob Rerick, Randy Sand- ers, Bill Berry, Virgil Johnson, Jim Rouhselang. 3rd., M.H.S. 12 .... East Gary . . . Opponer 0 6 .... Dyer 6 12 14 24 .... Portage 13 6 .... Griffith 13 14 . . . . Wirt 7 6 13 7 .... Lowell 13 Bud Thomas, Phillip Strong, Pat Dugle, Larry Eber- hardt, Gordon Shaffner, Todd Iddings, Wolfgang Bley, Tom Biernat, Larry Lonsbury, Larry Wirtz, Dennis Lindborg. 84 ROW 1. B. Hacker, D. Dipert, W. Swinford, R. Vendl, Wilson, A. Szal, Craig Kelly. ROW 3. Coach Engelhart, R. Jewell, D. Angerman, A. Thompson, K. Borrmann, Manager T. Hartsock, G. Meyer, M. Velasco, D. Thies, R. Bosco, N. Bobeck. ROW 2. T. Workman, L. Massey, P. Gransinger, D. Litherland, D. Fedorchak. R. Wasz, J. Friedland, I. Williford, H. Kissinger, R. Cross-Country on the Upswing This year’s cross-country team posted the first Merrillville win in the last five years when they defeated East Gary. Mainstays of the team were seniors Rich Wasz, Art Thompson, and Kent Borrmann. Juniors were Dick Angerman, Ike Williford, and Rich Jewell. The lone sophomore standout was Mike Velasco. With a fine nucleus returning next year the team should be even better than this year’s outfit. Coach Englehart prepares to start lettermen: Kent Borr- Dick Angerman, Rich Wasz, and Rich Jewell as manager mann, Art Thompson, Ike Williford, Mike Velasco, Tom Hartsock looks on. 85 Varsity Squad; FRONT ROW: Dave Tonk, Manager, Coach Engelhart, Harvey Shrout and Jerry Cojelga managers. REAR ROW: Tom Workman, Rich Dem- aree, Rich Jewell, Stuart Jewell, Roger Gifford, Bill Thomas, Bill Gearhart, Nick Bobeck, Bob Hacker, Chuck Boris, Craig Kelly, Ricky Schmidt. Basketball Looks to the Future Managers Dave Tonk, Harvey Shrout, Dennis Rzephlinski and Jerry Cojelga get a few pointers on the game of Basketball from Coach Edward Engelhart. 86 Craig Kelly — Was a consistent scoring sophomore guard whose play improved with every game. His over-all play during the sea- son was a bright spot in the Pir- ate lineup. Roger Gifford — High scoring junior who carried much of the Pirate offensive load, helped pick up the squad after its slow start. Bob Hacker — A standout as a freshman, he was an aggressive rebounder and team player. Brought up from the reserves at mid-season he fit into the start- ing five. As Underclassmen Dominate Bill Gearhart — Junior pivot-man brought up to the varsity early in the season rebounded and scored when called upon. Stuart Jewell — Senior forward who with his rugged play under the backboards, always made his presence felt. Tom Workman — A very cap- able freshman guard who came up from the reserve team to add needed strength in the backcourt. 87 Nick Bobeck, Forward Rich Jewell, Forward Rich Demaree, Guard Bill Thomas, Center Chuck Boris, Forward Ricky Schmidt, Guard Reserves Show Promise FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Bob Rerick, Dave An- derson, Dave Benjamin, Randy Sanders, and Lenny Eaton. REAR ROW: Coach Metcalf, Phil Gransinger, Dave Litherland, Glenn Meyer, Ricky Jacobs, and Dennis Rzephlinski manager. Schedule 47 .... Hammond Tech ... 58 25 .... Calumet 47 46 .... Portage 77 36 .... Hobart 72 47 .... Chesterton 59 52 .... Dyer 42 44 .... Hobart 63 37 .... Calumet 58 54 .... Crown Point 55 52 .... Griffith 71 51 .... Ham. Morton 67 59 .... William Wirt 62 69 .... East Gary 62 50 .... Lowell 48 47 .... Emerson 63 57 .... Dyer 78 54 .... Gary Edison 76 38 .... Highland 61 67 .... Hebron 59 53 .... Gary Roosevelt . . 92 Sectional Holiday T ourney Track Outlook Bright — Co-captains — 1959 Ken Carlin Four-year letterman, holder of low hurdle record ; on the record 880 yard relay team; regional qualifier. Kent Borrmann Two-year letterman; holds the school record in the mile and 880. Member of record mile relay team. Coach Stefek and the ’59 track squad are looking forward to another successful season. Some of the seniors were freshmen in ’56 when track was resumed. The Pirates have finished 2nd the past two seasons in the Calumet Conference meet. The boys are definitely hoping to grab the championship this spring. Six seniors have graduated including Dave Bodkin and Ron Sherrington. Bodkin was a state qualifier in the shot put last spring and holds 3 individual M.H.S. records. Thirteen lettermen return and hope to improve on last year’s record of: winning seven meets, placing second twice, and dropping two. The reserves won the Calumet Conference meet quite handily, and the Freshmen lost by one point in their Calumet Conference meet. Manager Lee Guse, Asst. Coach Chuck Hardt, Coach John Stefek, Manager Don Marx. 90 Stuart Jewell Four-year lcttcrman; top pole vaulter; member of record mile relay team. Rich Demaree Member of record 880 yard relay team; runs 100 and 220 yard dashes. Two-year letter-man. Hold Lenny Eaton Sophomore who made a varsity letter as a Freshman; member of record mile relay team. Paul Surowiec Junior two-year letterman. Runs high and low hurdles; qualified for the regional last year in the low hurdles. Bob Stiener Steady performer; competes in shot put and high jump. 91 Members of Merrillville High s track squad pose for the cameraman previous to workouts for the 1959 season. LEFT TO RIGHT , Ricky Schmidt, John Feasel. Bruce Kanuch, and Bob Jewell, Merrillville hurdlers, lean on their specialty. BOTTOM PICTURE, LEFT — Tim Feczko, Chuck Boris, Jerry Ripley, Barry Stowers, A1 Szal, Danny Clem- ents, Pirate middle distance men, group together. BOTTOM PICTURE, RIGHT — Bob Murray, Bill Thomas, Clark Mul- len, and John Wilson are the boys who handled a number of the field events for Coach Stefek’s track squad. Wrestling Inaugurated Merrillville fielded its first wrestling team in the history of the school during the 1958-59 season. Un- der the able coaching of John Davis the team pro- gressed as well as could be expected of a first year team. The boys got off on the right track for the sea- son by downing Hammond Morton in their very first meet. In the first annual Calumet Conference meet the team finished third out of five teams. Some of the stalwarts of the team were Randy Majcher, Sammy Jones, John Wilson, and Russell Nevulis. With the entire team being com- posed of underclassmen the wrestling team should look to a bright future in the years to come. Coach Davis is looking forward to a brighter year in the 1959-60 season since most of his boys bowed in the face of more experienced opposition this year. Although many of the meet scores were lopsided the individual matches were close and thrilling. More experience in all weight divisions will bring more victories to the Pirate fold during 1 960. Coach Davis demon- strates a new hold to Jeff Brugos and John Wilson. 93 1st ROW: STANDING, R. Gifford, W. Craig, M. Sul- livan, B. Goss, N. Bobeck, and Coach Metcalf. 2nd ROW: Student Manager D. Rzephlinski, P. Ballestero, D. Yaros, A. Thompson, C. McPherson, S. Jewell and Student Manager H. Shrout. 3rd ROW: M. Harris, E. Gillam, M. Brugos, J. Pierce, and T. Snyder. Coach Metcalf and Managers Dennis Rzephlinski and Har- vey Shrout. Baseball Progresses The Merrillville baseball team took to the diamond this spring with high hopes. Fin- ishing third in the Calumet Conference last year, they won 6, lost 9, and tied 2 for a .41 1 percentage. Totaled the team scored 85 runs with 113 hits in 483 tries for a .234 average. Cliff Massey led the Pirates in the bat- ting department with 20 hits in 58 at bat for a .345 average. Bobo Craig was right behind him with a .243 average with 20 hits out of 58 trips to the plate. Although the team ended the ’57-’58 sea- son with a .411 average, many of the starting lineup were underclassmen . Graduation only took 4 lettermen, Don Dowdy, Cliff Massey, Doug Mays, and Steve Gemeinhart. With Mike Sullivan, Duane Yaros, Pete Ballestero, Art Thompson, Bobo Craig, Jack Pierce, Ernest Gilliam, and Tim Snyder, as returning lettermen, the Pirates are confident that they will take the first division in the Conference this spring. Mr. Frank Meltzer, sponsor, Chester Dobis, Bernard Orelup, Richard Yaros, Norman Lut- tinen, and Mr. Philip Brown, sponsor. The 1957-58 golf team composed of 11 members had 10 matches, winning seven and dropping three. Only returning lettermen out of four was Chester Dobis, a junior, who scored seven and one-half points and earned a major letter. Although the golf team placed third in the conference, this year’s team will have to hustle if they wish to equal or better last year’s record. Coach Frank Meltzer, who finished his second year as golf coach, was given an assistant coach, Philip Brown. In order to earn a major letter in golf, one must participate in five out of seven conference matches. Each player is awarded one point per regular schedule match, and must earn a minimum of 1 0 points. Mr. Frank Meltzer, sponsor, Chester Dobis, returning letterman, and Mr. Philip Brown, sponsor. Schedule — Gary Edison .... won — Griffith lost — Gary Wirt won — Dyer lost — Portage won - Lew Wallace .... lost — Crown Point .... lost - East Gary won — Lowell won — East Gary won Merr. Merr. Merr. Merr. Merr. Merr. Merr. Merr. Merr. Merr. Letter Winners Encourage Good Sportsmanship ROW 1: Lennie Eaton, Chuck Hardt, Peter Ballestero, Duane Yaros, David Tonk, Bob Murray. Barry Stowers; ROW 2: Stuart Jewell, Jack Pierce, Danny Clements, Chester Dobis, Ernie Gillam, Clark Mullen, Kent Borr- mann, Harvey Shrout; ROW 3: Ken Carlin, Paul Sur- owiec, Walter Craig, Bob Steiner, Bill Thomas, Bruce Kanuch, Art Thompson, Jerry Ripley, Rich Demaree, Bill Jeffrey, and sponsor Coach Edward Engelhart. Hist., Chuck Hardt; Secy., Clark Mullen; Treas., Paul Surowiec; Pres., Stuart Jewell; Sgt.-at-arms, Walter Craig; V.-Pres., Ken Car- lin, and Mr. Edward Engelhart, Sponsor. Under the sponsorship of Coach Edward Engelhart, the Lettermen’s Club main- tained its purposes of good sportsmanship, clean living, and encouraging other boys to participate in athletics. Under the leadership of President Stuart Jewell, the club’s twelfth year as an honor society proved to be a successful one for them. Some of the activities spon- sored by the Lettermen are its annual dance, selling of candy bars, and other money raising projects which go to the scoreboard and whirlpool fund. A boy may become a member by earning a major letter in any one of the many sports offered at M.H.S., and by being voted in by other members of the club. Senior members receive jackets and trophies, while the underclassmen receive sweat- ers. The members had a good and successful year. Pep Club Wins Trophy The year 1958-59 proved to be one of busy activity for the pep club. Mrs. Rose Meador, the club’s new sponsor, organized a card section and worked diligently with the cheerleaders to help make the pep club more active than ever. Over 170 students joined the club. The crowning achievement of the year was the winning of the “best cheering” trophy which was presented to Merrillville’s cheering sec- tion during the annual Christmas Tourna- ment. ABOVE PICTURE, Varsity cheerleaders: Sharon Engelhart, Mary Ann Uremovich, Diane Wilburn, and Johlyn Charles. RIGHT PICTURE, Reserve cheerleaders: Susan Smith, Karen Kimble, Leah Garwood, and Carol Eaton. Index ' jcannifcX2, 75 Joanrif 35 -Y .cschliman, Joanne 35 t f- Acschlhparf. Wayne tj Ahlerim, Robert 3 T x ' Alexander, Emory A fftxander, Rlqy 35 4 i .Almaschy, Nfcrtcy 32 Sy Vjl ' Anderson, David 39, do V Anderson, Kenneth B9 VS . Andferson, NarmJ-14 f i Aritlcrson , ■ ' Roger 35 r 1 j X 7 ngerman, Richard 32, 75; 85 Y Appleton, Charles 14 lir VI Castor, Kenntth 32 Ly Catlow Wjri� r 39 (jl Chafm, Rwtiald 35 Cjbarje Johlyn 16, (journo, Deanna 35 ' ICjfurilla, Gary 35 it. ' hurilla, George 35 Cicenas, Allan 39 .{ 70, 98 Y A V Vj Appleton, L is 52 Arena, Rosifia 35 t Austin, Dave 32 I . , Backe, VJ A Backe, D. •5 ' Baily, Edith 39 Baity, nek 14 Baily, ' Margaret 35 Ballestcro, Peter 14, 60. 61 .80, 84, 94, % Banscr, Jannyne 14, 77.179 Barbechrk, Phillip 3 nJ Bardwcll. Priscilla 32 K Bartholomew, Arthur 3? Bartos, Carol 14, 53, 57, 65, 77 Bascom, Blanche 32 Bascom. Francis 35 Bascom, Ida 39 Bateman, Shirley 35 Baurle, Alan 39, 60, 61 Baurle, Karen 15, 45, 64, 77 Beaman, Wanda 35 Beard, Gayle 35 Beaty, Joann 35 Beaty, Loiitia 32 Beck, Barbara 35 Becker, Donna 35, 73 Beckwith, Carol 32 Benjamin, David 39, 50, 84, 88 Benjamin, Delores 35 Bcrricr, Bill 39, 84 Betters, David 39 Bielewicz, William Bicrnat, Tom 35, 73, 84 Binkley, Dennis 39 Bires, Judy 35, 63 Bires, Terry 15 Bistrican, Rose 35 Blackmer, Lloyd 39 Bley, Wolfgang 35, 53, 73, 84 Blissmer, Fred 15 Bo beck, Nick 32, 85, 86, 88, 94 Bodak. Veronica 39 Boris. Chuck 35, 51, 73, 80. 86, 88, 92 Borrmann, Kent 15, 85, 90, 96 Bosco, Ray 32, 85 Bothwell, Tom 35 Boyd, Linda 39 Brackett, Charles 39 Brake, Amy 32 Brancyk, Judy 39 Brant, Edwin 39 Brennen, Mary 35 Broadaway, Jack 32 Broada wav, James 15 Broadaway, Veronica 35 Brugos, Jeffery 39, 84, 93 Brugos, Mike 32, 66, 80, 94 Bryant, Earl 15 Bryant, Ralph 39 Bublitz, Charles 39 Buhr, Bill 15, 46 Burdan, Robert 35, 60 Burke, Mary 39 Burke, Phillip 15, 63 Burrow, I.aura 16 Burrow, Mary Beth 16 Burton, Rebecca 39 Bush, Joyce 16 Bush, Paula 32 Galen. June 39 Campbell. Joan 16 Canino, Karen 39, 60, 61 Cannon. John 32 Carlin, Ken 16, 70, 80, 81, 82. 83, 90. 96 Carlton, John 39, 60 Carter, Floyd 39 Carver, Pat 32 Cicenas, Judy 35 Cicenas, RichartKT), 73 Cicenas, Rob 35, 53, 73 Cisarik, Hnrbara 35 Cisarffc, Kathleen 39 raid 32 Cterfc, Joan 16 rke, Judy 16, 58, 63, 69 ) Clauson, Carolyn 16, 63, 64. JT ' Clawson, George 35 v Clements, Danny 32, 80 2, 96 Vodfclder, (Sandy l iO, 61 � f 5, 80, V Collins, Martha 35 Cook, George 32, 80 Cook, Walter 32 Cool, Ronald 39 Cooper, Gloria 35 Cooper, Judy 40 Cooper, Richard 36 Cooper, Wendy 40 Coster, Tom 36 Cozmanoff, Carol 40 Craig, Walter 32, 80, 82, 94, 96 Crisman, Claire 32 Crisman, Louis 40 Cunningham, Shirley 40 Daege, Arlene 32 Daege, Richard 40 Daniels, Marvin 36 Davis, Thomas 17, 31, 52 Day, Linda 32, 60 Dayhuff, Martha 40, 60 Dean, Vivian 40, 60 Dcgitano, Toni 36 Dclor, Richard 32, 60, 61 Demaree, Richard 32, 80, 86, 88,91,96 DeMers, Lisa 17 Demmon, Daniel 36 Depew, Shari 40, 60, 61, 73 Debries, Kenneth 36 Dickerson, James 40 Dickerson, Heil 36 Digman. Sharon 40, 60 Dipert, Duane 17 Dipert, Glenn 32, 85 Dobis, Barbara 40 Dobis, Chester 32, 95, % Douthett, Joan 40 Dragonowski, Richard 36 Driscoll, Joan 32, 60 Dugle, Patrick 36, 84 Duncan, Roller t 40 Durr, Pam 33 Eaton, Carol 39, 40, 72, 98 Eaton, L. 36. 80. 81, 82. 88, 91, % Eberhardt, Larry 36, 84 Eich, Dorothy 33 Eich, Patricia 36 Elkins, Evelyn 33 Engelhart, Sharon 17, 58, 70, 77, 98 Ensmingcr, George 17, 55 Erdelac, Patricia 36 Evers, Joyce 40 Ewen, Dave 17 Fabrici, Edward 3, 18, 52, 54, 71, 77 Fabrici, James 36 Favrici, Martha 33 Favrici, Susan 1 7 Fage, Jenny 40 Favuzzo, Patrick 18 Feasel, John 33, 80. 92 Feczko. I im 33, 80. 82. 92 Fedorchak, Richard 33, 85 Felter, Linda 36, 56, 73 Feibelkorn, Herbert 33 Fieser, Jerry 36 Fieser, Sharon 18 Fischer, Daralyne 36, 43 Fischer, Terry 18 Fitzgerald, James 33 Fleming, Phyllis 18. 63 Fletcher, Gloriannc 36 Fletcher, Susan 18 Flick, Judy 18, 53 Foley, Larry 36 Forteir, Joyce 40 Fotch, John 40 Fox, David 40 Fox, Larry 40 Fox, Leonard 36 Frak, Joann 40 Francis, Judith 33 Franko, Marie 36 Franz, Russell 18, 52 Frazen, Leanne 36 Fratzke, Janice 33 Freeman, Karen 3 Friedlund, James Frisco, Sandy 40, 43 Froehling, Catherine Gabor, Carolyn 40 Galanis, Maryann 33 Garmong, Donald 40 Garwood, Leah 36, 98 Garwood, Nancy 19, 60, 61 Gavin, Patricia 40 Gearhart, William 33, 61 87 Gearhart, John 33, 60 Geller, Betty 36 Gel ler, Joan 19 George, Christine 19 Gerzegorek, Arlene 36 Gibson. Pamela 36 Gifford, Roger 33, 86, 87, 94 Gill, Colleen 36 Gill, Max 33 Gillam, Ernest 19, 94, 96 Glinis, Thomas 33 Goetschel, Arthur 33 Goldrick, Janet 40 Gonsiorowski, Elaine 33, 60 Gordon, Nancy 40 Gorrell, Sharon 33 Goss, Robert 33, 75, 80, 84, 94 Gransinger, Phillip 36, 43, 85, 88 Granger, Jackie 40 Griffin, Marcia 36 Gullic, Nancv 33, 72, 75 Guse, Lee 36, 56, 73, 90 Gust, Elaine 36 Haas, Linda 36 Hacker, Bob 40, 85, 86, 87 Hacker, Faye 19, 43 Haines, Howard 40, 60 Haines, Linford 19 Hallfrisch, Karen 36, 73 Halsted, Susan 36 Hanson, Brenda 19 Hanson, Judy 33 Hardt, Chuck 19, 53, 65, 77, 90, 96 Hargcr, James 33 Harlow, Joan 36 Harper. Robert 20 Harris, Jeanne 40 Harris, Mike 33, 94 Harris, Richard 40, 60, 61 H arris, Virginia 20 Hartsock, Thomas 36, 5 1 , 85 Hatten, Karen 40 Hathaway, Nancy 33 Hein, Judith 36, 53, 73 Hein, Lavem 20 Hein, Michael 40 Hein. Paul 36 Hein, Shirley 33 Hclbling, Judith 40 Heller, Sandra 33, 60 Helvey, Cecilia 36 Henderson, Dale 36 Henderson, Maryann 40 Herr, Joyce 40 Herzog, Sandra 36 Hilbrick, Sandra 36 Hlodnicki, Karen 33, 53 Hockstra, Loretta 36 Holdeman, Janet 40 Holdeman, Pat 68 Hollenbaugh, Francis 33 Honeycutt, Betty 36 Homer, Robert 33, 60 Horst, Richard 40, 60 Houldieson, Willis 33 Hudock, James 40 Hull, Diane 20 Hunter, Richard 40 Iddings. Lvnne 40 Iddings, Todd 36, 51, 73, 84 Ingles, Nancy 36 Irwin, Bobbie 40 Jacobs, James 40 Jacobs, Ricky 88 Jankowck, Stephen 40 Jeflfcj Bill 20, 80, 82, 83, 96 58, 68. 70 7V 83,91,94,96 Johnson, Xlice 36 Johnson, Dennis 40, Johnson, Judith 21 JoI n4?n, Virgm4 ' hnsfdn, Barbara . fston, Bruce 21, 77 ji ncs, Alan 36 v Daniel 21 Jones, ' Bam my 36 ! rr ' «? 33 ireK, Leonard 33, 80 _ •, Lynn 40 Kaiser, Rudene 36 Kanuch, 92, Kaurich, Kelly, ( Kcnd Kendall, Kcsler, Carols Kimble, Karen 36, 43, 98 Kime, Wayne 36 King, Joyce 33 Kish, Jerrv 40 Kish, John 33, 80 Kissinger, Hal 36, 85 Kissinger, Kenneth 40 Klausman, I cc 40 Klingaman, Charles 40, 50 Klipp, Carolyn 21 Knoga, Kathleen 40 Knauer, Jud) Jo Koenig, Darlene 36 Komp, Coralcc 33, 75 Kosac, Steve 36 Kosiba, Robin 36 Kostka, Judith 36 Kolarich, Linda 36 Korhel, Dennis 33 Kricter, Anne 33 Krieter, Paul 37 Krueger, Jane 21 Krueger, June 21 Krueger, Ia onard 37 Kuchar, Sharon 37 Kuchta, Carol 37 Kuhn, Ronald 33 Kujaca, James 37 Kujaca, Robert 21 Kupec, Marilyn 37 Kupec, Pat 22 Kurth, David 40, 60 Kwasncy, Linda 33 Lambrecht, Christa 37 Lancaster, Peggy 37 Larson, Sandy 37, 72 Lawless. Dawn 40 Lawson, Arlene 37 Layman, Gilbert 40 Lazar, Marjorie 37 Lazar, Toni 40 Lazar, Walter 33 Lee, Mary 37 I ggitt, Mildred 33 Lehman, Judith 22, 40, 58, 60, 61,67 Izrhman. Melinda 22, 31 I emaich, Glenda 33 Lewandowski, Cynthia 40 Lewin, Donald 22 Lindborg, Dennis 37, 84 Lipke, Donna 33 Litherland, David 33, 85. 88 Litherland, Donald 40, 60, 61, 63 Lobsiger, Cheryl 37 D)gan, Marvin 22 I-oggie. James 33 Loggie, Richard 40 Long, Nancv 22 99 Lonsbury, Larry 37, 73, 84 Lovall, Donald 37 Lowell, Brian 40 Lowell, Carmen 22 Lowell, Carol 33 Lucas, Devere 22 Luebcke, Arnold 37 Lucdtke, Joyce 37 Luedtke, Linda 13, 22, 54, 65, 77 JLuttinen, Norman 37, 60, 73, 95 Mack, Lewis 33, 43, 80 Mack, Louise 41, 60, 61 Madaverty, Terry 37 MacPherson, Clay 33, 43, 75, 80, 94 Macy, Carl 23 Madas, Richard 23 Madera, Robert 37 Mager, Marvin 23 Maihofer, Jeffery 37 Majcher, Randy 37 Majcher, Walter 23 Mako, Janice 37 Malis, Peggy 33, 75 Mandley, Peggy 41 Marando, Joseph 23, 60, 61, 66, 67, 80, 84 Marich, Mildred 37 Marx, Donald 33, 80, 90 Massey, Lonnie 12, 37, 73, 85 Marino, Maria 41 Markle, William 41 Markovich, Edward 23 Marks, Melton 41 Martin, Sharon 23 Maxwell, Cliff 23, 77 Maxwell, June 41, 97 Mayer, Judy 41, 60 McClure, Robert 23 McFadden, Carl 37 McFadden, Paul 24 McKee, Fred 41 McNary Allen 37 McNary, Janice 33 Mchr, Micheal 24, 52, 58, 59, 64, 66 Melle, Suzanna 41 Mcnklc, Thomas 33 Meyer, Glen 37, 85, 88 Meyer, Kathy 33 Mikles, Judith 41 Mikula, Pat 32, 33, 56, 75 Miller, Jon 24 Miller, Judy 37 Miller, Roberta 37, 73 Miller, William 41 Minnitti, A1 33 Minnitti, Jeanette 41 Mitchell, Barbara 41 Mitchell, James 41 Mitchell, Noreen 33 Mitrovich, Xenia 24 Moehl, Marilyn 24 Mohney, Gloria 41 Monfort, Marilou 37 Monroe, Linda 37 Monzulla, Sylva 37, 97 Morfee, Tom 33 Morrow, Marilyn 37 Mriscin, Dale 37, 60, 61 Mullen, Carol 41, 53, 60, 61 Mullen, Clark 13, 24. 54, 68. 80,81,82, 83, 92,96 Mulvaney, George 33 Munchenburg, Nancy 33 Mundcll. Robert 37, 84 Murphy, Margaret 41 Murray, George 41 Murray, June 33 Murray, Robert 24, 45, 53, 92, 96 Musitelli, Jerry 33 Nadolski, Patricia 33 Nastoff, Robert 37 Nelson, Trudy 41 Nemeth, Sharryl 41 Nevulis, Russell 33 Newman, Nancy 24 Nichols, Jane 33 Nichols, Thomas 41 Nix, Betty 25 Northup, Janice 33 O’Brien, Karen 41 O’Brien, Nancy 33 O’Brien, Terry 33 O’Conner, Dennis 25, 52, 69, 70, 80, 81. 83 O’Conner, Kerry 37 Ohrcn, Betty 33 Olson, Norman 25 Orclup, Bernard 37, 46 Orrcll, Janice 25, 54, 63, 68, 69, 77, 95 Oskins, Louise 41 Ott, Francis 33, 63, 80, 82 Page. Gerald 41, 44 Pagel, Kathleen 33 Palm, Arlo 37 Palmer, Carolyn 34 Parlock, Karen 41 Patten, James 41 , 60 Patten, Kenneth 36, 60, 75 Pausig, Renee 37 Payne, Everly 34 Payne, Ruth 37 Perez, Juanita 37 Peterson, Lawrence 37 Peterson, Yvonne 34 Peyton. William 4! Pierce, Jack 34, 75, 80, 94, 96 Pierce, Sharon 41 Pintar, Thomas 34, 75 Piskor, Peggy 34, 66 Podunovich, Robert 34, 80 Polomchak, Jim 37 Potter, William 34 Price, Douglas 37, 73 Pruiett, Janet 37 Prusinski, Ronald 41 Radinsky, Daniel 41 Radivan, Loretta 37, 73 Radloff, Beverly 41 Radu, Richard 25 Raich, Sally 34 Rakcozy, Lawrence 25 Ramsey, Marilyn 25 Rastovski, Ix rretta 25 Ray, Judy 37 Razus, Karen 41, 60 Razus, Sandy 37 Reder, Kenneth 26 Reed, Janice 26 Reid, William 34 Rerick, Robert 37, 84, 88 Rewerts, Ken 37 Rhode, I-arry 37 Rhodes, Marian 34, 63 Rhodes, Rebecca 41 Rimer, Pat 34, 63, 75 Ripley, Gerald 34, 80, 82, 96 Robbins, Linda 37 Roberts, Sandra 37, 55 Roessing, Bernadette 34, 65 Roessing, Carol 41 Rogers, Marcia 34, 43 Rose, Charles 41 Rouhselang, James 37 Russell, David 41, 4-1 Rzeplinski, Dennis 37, 86, 88, 94 Sader, Richard 34 Saems, Valerie 41, 60 Sager, Janet 37 Sager, Judith 34 Salvinski, Harland 37 Sanders, Bonnie 37 Sanders, Randy 41, 84, 88 Sanders, Sandy 26 Sandlin, Judy 26, 63, 68, 69 Santilik, Roberta 41 Saynak, Sharon 26, 43 Schcnher, Colleen 41 Schicsscr, David 41 Schicsser, Marie 26 Schilling, Charles 41 Schmidt, Rickv 37, 80, 81, 82, 86, 88, 92 Schnabel, Ralph 37, 51, 60, 61 Schneider, Sara 41 Schoon, Cornelius 41 Schreiber, Carol 38 Schulte, Norman 34 Schultz, Alycc 26, 60, 61, 71, 77 Schwab, Edward 38 Schwab, Margaret 41 Schwankc, Janine 41, 60 Scott, Judy 34, 63, 97 Seily, Mark 38, 60, 61 Seneff, Ann 41 Senko, George 41 Serocka, Jackie 26 Serynak, Carolyn 34 Scvcrence, Norman 34 Shaffner, Gordon 38 Shaffner, Norman 27. 84 Shaplcy, Jane 34 Shapley, John 41, 84 Shapley, Judy 41 Shapley, Robert 4 1 , 50, 84 Shearer, Calvin 38 Sheets, Stuart 34 Shepitks, Sharon 27, 70 Sherwood, Bill 34, 60, 63, 80, 81 Sherry, Bill 38 Shottiff, Terry 27, 60, 61, 77 Shotts, Diane 38 Shoup, Madeline 38 Shoup, Phyllis 27, 63 Shrout, Harvey 27, 86, 94, 96 Shults, Dean 38 Sieburg, Patricia 38 Siedentopf, Gordon 41, 84 Simon, Jade 38 Simon, Joan 34 Singel, Patricia 34 Sizemore, Wendy 41, 60, 61 Smederovac, Thomas 41 Smith, Bernard 41 Smith, Bill 34 Smith, Carolyn 27 Smith, Charles 41 Smith, Dolores 38 Smith, Doug 41 Smith, James 38 Smith, Larry 27 Smith, Susan 39, 41, 98 Smith, Tom 41 Smith, William 41 Snyder, Tim 38, 80, 82, 94 Sobat, Steam 38 Soldo, Ann 27 Sowards, Barbara 38 Soyring, Andrea 38 Spitz, Barbara 41 Spitz, Lewis 34 Spurting, John 38 Spurling, Steve 73 Spurr, Elizabeth 38 Stahler, Nancy 41 Stahler, Richard 34 Stanley, Juanita 38 Stanley, Nancy 34 Staresina, Richard 34 Stefankicwicz, Eugene 28, 46 Stephens, Ronald 28 Stiener, Richard 35, 38, 73, 80, 82 Stiener, Robert 34, 80, 81, 91, 96 Stock, Carol 38 Stoikowitz, Frank 42, 50, 8 1 Stowers, Marrv 28, 80, 82, 83, 92.96 Stowers, Patricia 34 Stowers, Warren 34 Strawn, Lawrence 38 Stringham, Judy 34, 97 Strong, Philip 42, 84 Struble, Howard 38, 55 Sukel, Betty 38 Sullivan, Mike 32, 34, 80, 81, 82.91.96 Sumner, Gerald 38 Sundcrman, Gayle 42 Sunyog, Barbara 42 Surowiec, Paul 34, 80, 81, 82, 91.96 Sutton, Herschel 42 Sweitzer, Maryann 38, 97 Swinford, Marjorie 38 Swinford, Wade 34, 46, 55, 75, 85 Szal, A1 32, 34, 54, 66, 75, 85. 92 Talaga, Bonnie 34, 56 Tall, Milan 42, 50 Tall, Phyllis 42 • Tancos, Marie 34 , Taylor, Berniece 38 Taylor, Judy 42 Thies, David 38, 85 Thomas, Joseph 42 Thomas, William 34, 75, 80, 81, 84, 86, 88, 92, 96 Thompson, Anita 42 Thompson, Arthur 28, 31, 85, 94 , 96 Titak, Harold 34 Titak, John 28, 77 Todd, Marjorie 34 Tolpa, Nadine 28, 59, 70, 72 Tolpa, Nancy 38 Tomb, Karen 38 Tonk. David 28, 68, 80, 81 , 82, 83, 86. 96 Trussa, Mary Lou 42, 43 Trussa, Tom 29 Tubich, Michael 42 Twyman, James 38 Uremovich, Mary Ann 34, 66, 98 Uzclac, George 34 Van Rosendale, Nancy 42 Vargo, Ronald 38, 60 Vedo, Pam 38, 60, 61 Vendl, Ronald 34, 54, 85 Velasco, Mike 38, 85 Verplank, Lynda 39, 42 Vickroy, Connie 29, 31, 49, 68, 69 Vincent, Leonard 38 Vizcna, Carol 34 Wachter, Becky 34 Wade, Daniel 42 Wade, James 38 Wade, Roseleen 29 Wade, Ruth 42 Wagoner, Nancy 34 Ward, Wanda 42 Warren, Shirley 38 Wasy, Chester 42 Was ., Richard 29, 85 Watkins, David 42, 60 Watkins, Dorothy 42 Watkins, John 29 Watkins, William 29 Weaver, Eugene 29 Webb, John 29 Wegman, Sandra 38 Welcher, Mary 34 Wells, Jackie 30, 63 Wencl, Rudolph 42, 50 Wcstbury, Sandra 42 Wheeler, William 42 White, Richard 30, 63 Whitworth, Judith 42 Widup, Paul 42 Wiggins, James 34, 80 Wilburn, Janice 34, 75, 98 Williams, Almira 34 Williams, Micheal 38 Williford, Ike 34, 85 Willis, Lynn 34, 60, 61 Wilson, David 42 Wilson. John 38, 84, 92, 93 Wilson, Judith 42 Wilson, K. 38 Wilson, Ronald 38, 63, 85 Wilson, J. 42 Wirick, Kenneth 42 Wirick, Shirley 30 Wirtz, Larry 38, 84 Wise, Carole 38 Witham, Beverly 34 Witowski, Richard 42 Wojohn, James 34, 80 Wolff, Eunice 38 tv ' oods, Bruce 34 Workman, Tom 39, 42, 85, 86, 87 Worly, Jill 34 Wright, Ronald 42 Wright, Samuel 42 Yaros, Duane 30. 80. 84, 94, 96 Yaros, Michael 34 Yaros, Richard 95 Yelachich, Joseph 42 Yelachich, John 42 Yonko, Bobbie 42 Yonko, George 30 Young, Helen 42 Young, Marilyn 34 Yuraitis, Dennis 34 Zeha, Jeanette 30 Zimmer, Bruce 42 100