Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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“On the morning of Billy’s death there was a collection taken in school tor the Community Fund. Now, what did you do with it?” I’ll have it fixed for you right away, boys. Seniors Dr. Caldwell Mrs. Caldwell Mr. Rogers Mrs. Rogers .... Elaine Gonsiorowski Mr. Prince Mrs. Prince Mr. Woodbridge Mrs. Woodbridge Lolitia Beaty Mr. Wright Mrs. Wright Mr. McGinnis Dick Angerman Mrs. McGinnis Miss Frank Mr. Kovalesky Bob McGinnis A1 Szal Bert Hendricks Dan Clements Elizabeth Wright Janice Northup Janet Carol Madge Tommy Prince Wade Swinford Alice Woodbridge . . . . Judy Scott Susan Caldwell Joey Rogers Ken Patton Billy McGinnis Clay MacPherson Painter “Ahhhhhh, Look he’s falling!” 22

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Senior Candidate Nancy O’Brien. Junior Candidate Donna Becker. Donna Chosen Queen Queen Donna Becker reigned over the festivities at the annual Athletic Ball on Saturday, March 12 . Candidates for queen were chosen by the athletes of their respective class. Each candidate made up a window display for the students to view before the all- school election was held. At the end of this time, the stu- dents voted for the girl of their choice. During the dance with the music of Ray Allen in the background. Coach Demaree crowned Donna queen of the ball. Her flowers and tiara were gifts of the Letterman’s Club who sponsored the dance. Sophomore Candidate Mary Lou Trussa. Freshman Candidate Tina Zuccolotto.

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CAST MEMBERS ROW 1: Chester Dobis, A1 Szal, Bill Thomas, Art Bartholomew, Jerry Ripley, Jack Pierce, Bob Goss, Ken Patton, Wade Swinford, Jerry Cogelja, Danny Clements, Dick Angerman ROW 2: Present . . . Instead of one defendant, all of the witnesses and townspeople became accused of Billy Mc- Ginnis’ death in “The Remarkable Incident of Carsons’ Corners.” The Senior class presented this 3-act drama on April 7,8, and 9, under the direc- tion of Mr. Jack Johns. Accusations flew and tempers raged, as the townspeople of Carsons’ Comers held the murder trial of Kovalesky, as Chester Dobis. A sense of guilt filled the hearts of the people as the testimonies were made. Each found himself to be responsible in some way of the death of Billy, played by Clay MacPherson. Dick Angerman’s portrayal of Mr. McGinnis’ dramatic self-accusation climaxed the play. Pat Modrak served backstage as Student Direc- tor; Pat Mikula, as Business Manager; and Ron Vendl, as Stage Manager. Business Manager, Pat Mikula; Stage Manager, Ron Vendl; and Student Director, Pat Modrak play a very important part in producing the play. Nancy O’Brien, Lolitia Beaty, Marci Fabrici, Bonnie Talaga, Peggy Malis, Janice Northup, Elaine Gonsiorow- ski, Nancy Gullic, Pat Rimer, Carol Lowell, Carolyn Sery- nak, Judy Scott, Pat Nadolski. The director iol the play, “The Remarkable Incident of Carsons’ Corners,” was Mr. Jack Johns.