Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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(1. to r.) Pam Heisterberg, Jeanette Minniti, Carole Kucan, and Sandra Grant. QUEEN JEANETTE REIGNS IN 62 March 10th saw the annual presentation of the Athletic Ball, sponsored by the Letterman’s Club. The decorations, which were elaborately constructed by the members of the club, con- sisted of a unique display of the school colors supplemented by the use of life size silhouettes of participants of each of the six sports in which an M.H.S. athlete may letter. As is the tradition, this years athletes chose four girls, one from each class, as candidates for Queen of the Athletic Ball. Each class was well represented by their choices, which were as fol- lows: Freshman, Pam Heisterberg ; Sophomore, Sandra Grant; Junior, Carole Kucan; and Sen- ior, Jeanette Minniti. During the week preceding the dance, each of the candidates staged a vigorous campaign, after which the whole student body voted. On the appointed evening, the couples danced to the ecstatic music of Veto Manno. Finally the awaited hour arrived, and Mr. Demaree placed the crown upon the head of Jeanette Minniti. Queen Jeanette also received a bouquet of flowers from the Letterman’s Club and reigned for the rest of the evening as the 1962 Athletic Queen. Mr. Demaree crowns Queen Jeanette. 15

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CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY TO M. H. S. The gay spirit of the Yuletide came early to M.H.S. this year in the form of the annual Christmas Dance. With tourneys and other activities taken into consideration, December 5 was set as the date for Christmas Dance for 1961. Anticipation of the coming holidays was certainly enhanced if not initiated by the decor and atmosphere that graced Engelhart Gym. As can be seen at the bottom, Santa himself, greeted the couples and accepted their gifts to give to needy children. Christmas trees, snowflakes, and wintry weather outside completed the setting. Refreshments were served and all the couples enjoyed lime punch and holiday cookies. Music with a holiday and a dreamy flavor provided varied dancing for everyone. The Senior Hi-Y, the or- ganization that annually sponsors this semi-formal event, certainly did a crea- tive and effective job of decorating and organizing the 1961 Christmas Dance. 14

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TOP ROW: (1. to r.) M. Tubich, D. Kurth, F. Carter, W. Catlow, K. Canino. BOTTOM ROW: J. Whitworth, C. Mullen, J. Helbling, J. Taylor. SENIORS PRESENT NIGHT “We’ve found Mrs. Chalfont’s body — but, the head is missing!” CAST The Lord Chief Justice .... MIKE TUBICH Mrs. Bramson JUDY TAYLOR Olivia Grayne CAROL MULLEN Hubert Laurie FLOYD CARTER Nurse Libby JUDY WHITWORTH Mrs. Terence JUDY HELBLING Dora Parkoe KAREN CANINO Inspector Belsize DAVE KURTH Dan WALTER CATLOW Director MRS. LYNCH Student Director LYNDA VER PLANK Student Manager DAVE RAINFORD Stage Manager CHARLES BUBLITZ