Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Attendant Marjorie Swinford Attendant Shirley Bateman Attendant Arlene Lawson Bali Drums beating in the jungle, exotic scents floating through the air, orchid and palm trees swaying to the music of Mickey Isley and his or- chestra — such was the setting for the 1 960 Junior Prom. Couples attending the prom were greeted by South Pacific natives, gaily attired in their multi- colored sarongs. A tropical island was situated in the middle of the dance floor, complete with sand, water, and, of course, a big yellow moon. Refreshments were served from a real grass hut, which included an authentic native kettle. Attendant Attendant Sally Spisak Leanne Frazen Attendant Elaine Gust

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CAST MEMBERS TOP ROW: Calvin Shearer, Lee Guse, Wolfgang Bley, Bob Nastoff, Mike Velasco. BOTTOM ROW: Chuck Boris, Donna Becker, Pam Gibson, Karen Hallfrish, Norman Luttinen. Ten Little Indians” The “Ten Little Indians” refers to the cluster of statuettes on the mantelpiece of a weird country house on an island off the coast of Devon, and to the nursery rhyme embossed above them, telling how each little Indian met his death until there were none. To this queer Byzantine mortuary eight assorted guests are invited for a weekend by a mysterious host. While the guests are assembled for cocktails prior to going in to dinner, a voice comes out of the air, accusing everyone present of murder. While the guests are exchanging data on themselves and on their host, one of the ten little Indian statuettes topples off the mantle and breaks — immediately thereafter the giddy Oxonian chokes to death of cyanide. One down and nine to go. Then the excitement begins and never lets down until the final curtain. All in turn meet their fate, in a phantasmagoria of gruesome (and very comical) details, involving clues, explanations, suspicions and terror. The play was presented on March 16, 17, and 18. “He’s dead! Shot through the head! m

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Candidate Norm Luttinen Candidate Dick Steiner Candidate Craig Kelly Hai The long-anticipated moment of the evening came with the crowning of the Prom King and Queen. Last year’s King and Queen, Mike Sulli- van and Nancy Gullic, had the honor of bestow- ing the crowns upon their successors, Linda Monroe and Lenny Eaton. The Queen’s throne was a sequin-covered shell with blue streamers in the background, giving a sunburst effect. To put the final touch on a memorable eve- ning, the couples dined at George Diamond s, where they danced to the music of the Eagle Brothers following the dinner. Candidate Bob N as toff Candidate Gordan Schaffner Candidate Floyd Alexander