Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1963 volume:

tfc ' YVAUA } G CO CVS sci • ' rfvMsv e Ap Thi, year, 1962-63 has bean a year of A-fW ’ VXsT} A 4 W l change in all facets of our school life. J Changes in our modem world are inevit- (TaaI A ) v V y able. Nothing is always the same. This year r the students at Merrillville witnessed many Wl,Q)A+ yAArCiC, vjLs yu. 0 A i ' r i i A I ear oj Cna { , C , J j? ___ ■ D Activities 3 Tc-O t ji A ' |C - - c. v . f S P orts 23 • — 1 1 v_ =c_ ) ? n . ' +- a . I 07 C _ T- • Clubs 39 ■ X pr ' - ' - ' v Academic 59 Zr f y i jr ' 4 W hP ' 0 l� aX I Album 73 $ T y y - v- The first major activity this year, the Homecoming, was a great success, through the efforts of all students. This year we have had many more student as- semblies and pep sessions before the important games. This has tended to bind our students in school loyalty. ov£ O-yx yvux- fec - QjbtiUrv i-J 0 Activities More Varied Morning — A live with Action; 4 Quit pushing, you’ll make it. An hour off for gossip and food. 5 Outside Marcia Slosson, Susan Esposita, and Lynn Layman sell us our supplies. 6 Adds Spice to School Life The end of another day. 7 M.H.S. Students Welcome Alumni The Homecoming Queen and Mr. Football candidates. Band “blasts” for victory. This year’s Homecoming festivities will probably be remembered as one of the finest for Merrillville. For the second consecutive year the activities began with a colorful parade, building up excitement for the all important Friday night game. Hopeful an- ticipation was fulfilled when our fighting Pirates pulled a 13 — 0 victory over the Highland Trojans. Halftime proved to be very exciting also as the prize for the outstanding float was worthily award- ed to the Senior Class. The climax of the evening came when Mr. Demaree crowned the Queen and Mr. Football. Seniors Rae Ellen Sherrington, Roger Feiser, and George Gilrowski reigned as Homecom- ing royalty. Finally, Saturday night brought a joy- ful close to the week’s festivities. At the traditional Homecoming Dance couples enjoyed the enchanting music of Ramsey Nix. Queen Rae Ellen Sherrington and Mr. Footballs, Roger Feiser and George Gilrowski reigned over the festivities. Students, parents, and faculty mem- bers all agreed that the 1962 Homecoming would always be regarded as a huge success. ■ i with Homecoming Festivities Queen Rae Ellen Sherrington between Mr. Footballs George Gilrowski and Rog- er Fieser. Mark Johnston leads the parade to victory. MARCHING BAND: FIRST ROW: K. Semokaitis, R. Seale, T. Gavelik, D. Harris. SECOND ROW: M. Trigger, B. Morton, M. Law- rence, R. Svihra, G. Gullic, S. Martin, J. Tancos, B. Willis. THIRD ROW: M. Koedyker, P. Beaty, C. Trigger, M. Raduenz, P. Bowen, M. Long, D. Blomiley, K. Racosky, K. Friedlund, L. Macy, B. Lunsford. FOURTH ROW: P. Shults, M. Nelson, B. Stanley, S. Sheridan, S. Shep- pard, A. Day, D. Henkey, N. Thomas, W. Jachimczak, P. Jones, B. Huse. Gail Luttinen leads band in the Homecom- ing parade. Marching Pi- rates practice for a football game. Joined with the choir on two separate occasions in December, the band participated in the annual Christmas production of “Seasons’ Greetin gs” and then in the Winter Concert on February 13. Their spring Concert was April 3. The Concert Band took part in the State High School Band Contest on April 20. After many hours of hard work and practicing, those who had entered, journeyed to the Solo and Ensemble Con- test, January 26, where many honors were re- ceived. Merrillville’s entrants included the Dance Band as well as 52 solos and 33 ensembles. ■HI MARCHING BAND: ROW 1: C. Shults, J. Hacker, K. Nelson. ROW 2: L. Evers, R. Farrington, D. Johnston, T. Owens, T. Novotny. ROW 3: A. Page, N. Bella, G. Peterson, K. Hill, D. Lollis, M. Markancek, J. Kiburz, J. Lee, G. Smith. ROW 4: D. Shirley, K. Gillam, R. Loftain, K. Luedtke, J. Simpson, R. Pendleton, S. Seeley, T. Martin, G. Luttinen, B. Kiburz, J. Halberstadt. STANDING: R. Hardt, D. Smith, C. Fotch. PEP BAND: ROW 1: G. Peterson, T. Owens, T. Novotny, K. Semokaitis, K. Nelson, B. Morton, M. Lawrence, M. Koedy- ker, R. Svihra, P. Beaty. ROW 2: S. Seeley, M. Markancek, B. Kiburz, J. Halberstadt, J. Kiburz, T. Martin, K. Gillam, L. Macy. ROW 3: R. Hardt, R. Loftain, N. Thomas, W. Jackim- czak, B. Willis, G. Gullic. DANCE BAND: ROW I: S. Martin, B. Willis, G. Peter- son, T. Novotny, T. Owens, A. Page. ROW 2: B. Lungford, K. Gillam, R. Loftain, J. Halberstadt, B. Kiburz, G. Luttinen. BACK ROW : W. Jackimczak, D. Smith. ■m BOTTOM ROW: S. Croley, J. Lape, A. Homak, R. Hernd- on, B. DeBoe, J. Wagoner, A. Siminski, L. Pagel, L. Magee, L. Searer, C. Wood, N. Lahmes, B. Rhodes, L. Kissinger 2nd ROW: P. Maywald, V. Nichols, S. Hintella, P. Lewin, A. Paine, C. Smith, D. Lowell, D. Fredley, S. Lobody, B. Putz, P. Fedorchak, R. Clark, M. Clarke, D. Burdan, S. Gustafson, L. Layman 3rd ROW: S. Foeley, B. Mahny, J. Bley, C. Bookwalter, B. White, J. Holloman, D. Lines, B. Sherily, A. Bodak, R. Shepitka, K. Halstead, C. Lisman, O. Hegedus, K. Gott, N. Maier, 4th ROW: L. Bewick, L. Cook, L. Mellinger, S. Salmon, L. Rewerts, T. Vendl, D. Olson, J. Cook, G. Halbcrstadt, L. Mack, C. Maxwell, T. Zuccolato, A. Nelson, L. Ashley, S. Hull. Choir Raises Voices The choral dept, under the able direction of Mr. Jerauld Reinhart completed a successful year with the annual Spring Concert. The Choirs joined with the band for the final concert for the year. The year was begun with the choirs and ba nd wish- ing the people of the community “Season’s Greetings.’ Members of the choirs participated in the district contest for vocalists at Lew Wallace High School. All those who received first place competed at Butler Uni- versity, in Indianapolis, on a state-wide basis. The Senior Concert Choir performed with the band in the band’s Winter Concert. The Concert Choir al- so performed with the choirs from five other schools. Each choir sings a few selections, then all choirs com- bine to sing songs selected by the directors “en mass. This year, for the first time, the choirs presented a program for the Junior High. A member of the Senior Concert Choir should have one year of experience in another Glee Club, but this is a flexible rule. The Vocalteens, a group of sixteen girls and boys, and the Velvateens, seven girls, entertain at private parties and gatherings. To be a member of either of these groups, one must audition before Mr. Rein- hart and the present members of the group. The members then vote on those trying out, and Mr. Rein- hart takes this vote into consideration as he decides. The choirs sponsored the North Texas State Con- cert Choir’s visit to Merrillville and their concert here. 12 I $ I 4 ■ JS . I Vocalteens: BOTTOM ROW — B. Rhodes, C. Lisman, S. Gustafson, J. Bley, B. White, D. Burdan, A. Hornak, J. Lape. 2nd ROW — R. Clark, R. Fedorchak, K. Halsted. 3rd ROW — C. Maxwell, J. Holloman, B. Putz, D. Olson, A. Bodak. Girls’ Glee Club Velvateens: 1. to r. S. Croley, M. Clarke, S. Hintella, L. Mellinger, R. Herndon, L. Searer, (not pictured) Betty DeBoe. T. Bublitz, Stage Manager; R. Wickberg, Student Director; Mrs. Lynch, Director; Jean Rainford, Business Manager. Juniors Mrs. This year the Junior class presented the play Mrs. McThing. It was a story of Mrs. Howard V. Larue, a very rich and pom- pous woman. In the course of the story Mrs. Larue angers Mrs. McThing by not letting her son, Howie, play with Mrs. Mc- Thing’s daughter, Mimi. For spite Mrs. McThing substitutes a “stick” or a perfect likeness of Howie for the boy and sends the real Howie to Shantyland Pool Hall. FRONT ROW — C. Ackerman, S. Croley; SECOND L. Shipley, B. Bloom, B. Kiburz, P. Troup, T. Vendl, L. ROW — P. Maywald, M. Kodyker, S. Vedo, J. Webster, S. Luttinen, R. Fedorchak, M. Clark, L. Vlasic. Hintalla, J. Kelly, L. Ashley, THIRD ROW — T. Nelson, Present McThing Here Howie becomes a member of the “mob.” As the story unfolds, it was shown how Mrs. Larue also came to live at Shanty- land Pool Hall and how Howie and his mother finally were allowed to return home. The play was under the able direction of Mrs. John Lynch. Judy Kelly gets last minute make-up from Jean Rainford. Cast Mrs. Howard Larue Howie Larue Carrie (the maid) Sybil (the maid) Evva Lewis Maude Lewis Grace Lewis Nelson (the bodyguard) . Ellsworth (the chef) Virgil (the waiter) Dirty Joe Stinker Poison Eddie Schellenbach Mimi Policemen Mrs. McThing Sue Vedo . . Cal Ackerman . . Janet Webster . . . Martha Clark . . . . Leslie Ashley .Marsha Kodyker . Lorraine Vlasic Thom Vendl . . . Gail Luttinen . Ron Fedorchak Bob Kiburz .... Phil Troup Bob Bloom Sue Croley . . . Tom Nelson Larry Shipley , . . . Sue Hintalla Judy Kelley “Would you like me to escort you to a streetcar, Madam?” 15 And a good time was had by all. M.H.S. Celebrates Christmas Through the joint efforts of the Senior Hi-Y and the National Honor Society, this year’s Christmas Dance was a success. On December 15, 1962, the Englehart Gym be- came a Winter Paradise, as couples danced to the music of the Lancers. As part of the admission, each couple was asked to bring a gift to a needy child and the gifts were later distributed by the Hi-Y. The Christmas Spirit was shared by all who went to this annual semi-formal dance. 16 Tina Zuccolotto Senior Candidate Marlene Gransinger Sophomore Candidate Spring Brings Athletic Ball Sponsored by the Letterman’s Association, the an- nual Athletic Ball was held on March 15 in a gaily decorated gym. Couples present danced to the music of Vito Manno. The climax of the evening came when Susie Larson was crowned Athletic Ball Queen. The other candidates were Senior, Tina Zuccolotto, and Sophomore, Marlene Gransinger. Vito Manno’s smooth music made the Athletic Ball one of the most enjoyable semi-formal danlses of the current season. Seniors Barbara Allen, I’ll alus love ya. Present Play cast poses for picture at night- ly rehearsal. Business Manager, Paul Jones, and Lynnette Rewerts, Student Direc- tor discuss publicity with director, Mr. Yule. 18 Dark of the Moon This year the Senior Class presented “Dark of the Moon” by Howard Richardson and William Berney. Mr. Yule, the director provided valuable assistance, because he performed in the play in New York. Lyn- nette Rewerts, student director, and Paul Jones, busi- ness manager, aided Mr. Yule behind the scenes. The story of “Dark of the Moon” is about John, a witch boy, who falls in love with Barbara Allen, a beau- tiful girl. The Conjur Man agrees to make John a human if he marries Barbara. He can remain a human as long as Barbara remains faithful to him. All works well, until the people in Barbara’s town turn against John, and make Barbara marry Marvin Hudgens, thus breaking part of the bargain. Barbara meets John once more. When she dies, John is changed back into a witch, and he forgets that Bar- bara Allen ever existed. John .... John Keaveney Barbara Shirlie Ritchie Marvin Hudgens .... Walter Jachimczak Mrs. Allen Judy Masteller Mr. Allen Ken Gillam Floyd Allen .... Chris Maxwell Preacher Haggler Lon Witter Uncle Smelicue Rich Hardt Conjur Man .... Phil Marshall Conjur Woman Karen Wesley Dark Witch Jo Anne Key Fair Witch Janice Novak Hank Charlie Deible Miss Metcalf Donna Thompson Mrs. Summey Sandy Smith Mr. Summey Terry Massey Edna Summey Barbara Roos Mr. Atkins . . . Dave Hollingsworth Mr. Bergen John Holloman Mrs. Bergen Judy Bley Ella Bergen Cindy Ashton Guitarist Dale Olson John Keaveny and Shirley Ritchie play the ro- mantic leads. “Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today ...” Lon Witter marries leads, Shirley Ritchie and John Keaveney. X. King, Queen, and attendants. A Night in Romantic King Roger and Queen Donna reign over festivities. For their Prom, the class of ’63 chose the theme ‘Romantic Rome.’ The gym was deco- rated as an outdoor scene. In the center of the floor was a large white fountain with three tiers and fake water. On the walls were murals of Roman parks, buildings, and the Colosseum. Also, on one of the walls was mural consisting of alcoves with Roman statues. At the east end of the gym w,as a throne covered in purple and white satin. This was surrounded by white stairs strewn with lavender flowers. The center- piece and favors were purple and white lyres and golden goblets. The goblets also served as nut cups. The refreshments were punch and cookies laid out in banquet fashion. 20 A Roman Garden Rome Six sophomore boys and their dates served as slaves. In their purple and gold tunics, they were easily identified. The music was provided by Buddy Presner. The song used in the theme was “Three Coins in the Fountain.” The crowning of the Prom Queen and King was held at ten o’clock. Roger Fieser and Don- na Grant were crowned by Carol Mullen and Jeff Brugos, the senior class president and vice- president. The Grand March followed the crowning ceremony. Then the King and Queen danced in the circle formed by the parading couples. The first prom to be decorated in the school colors, the dance proved to be very successful. Fountain gives atmosphere 21 Members of the Fine Arts Society — L. Witter, drama; A. Novak, art; K. Semokatis, Speech; B. Kiburz, Speech. Not pictured, Linda Severance, Art. Fine Arts: Special Club The Fine Arts Society is a small but select club. The membership is limited to 18 students. A maximum of 3 students from each section of the fine arts may be ap- pointed. Members are chosen by the instructor or spon- sor of the section in question. Those chosen must show proof of ability in the fine arts by presentation of work in front of a public audience. Membership in this society is that of honor. Duties of members are restricted to that of upholding the mot- to of the society; “To thine ownself be true.” Sophomore Play Returns to M.H.S. i ne ivaouse 1 he sophomore play was entitled, That Roared.” The setting is in a mythical king- dom, Grand Fenwick. Because it is mythical, sym- bolism was used in the sett.ng by cleverly arrang- ing varied colored boxes to represent the castle, the lab, and the White House. After the climax of the play it is clear to see how a country only 5 miles long and 3 miles wide be- came a mouse that roared . roared peace to the “I should like to point out . . . GRAND FENWICK DECLARES WAR ON UNITED STATES. 22 The football field and track proposed last year, and begun this year, prom- ise to make Merrillville’s new sports field one of the most beautiful in the Calu- met region. The sports pro- gram was revised to accom- odate the loss of freshman athletes. 1.U U ' a O-Y y (jriHCUy ) . a fj Q C cK W JcU (j-cCf clCiyF’X l i Athletic Facilities Improving TOP ROW — Mgr. Brian Lunsford, George Gilrowski, Marvin Martinez, Terry Massey, Pete Uremovich, Mark Johnston, Tom Steiner, Ken Luedtke, Dale Lollis, A1 Schmidt, Bill Jacobs, John Keaveney; SECOND ROW — Wayne Monroe, Dave Rosenbalm, Jerry Zeha, Ron Clark, Bill Frank, Fred Maihofer, Dave Hollingsworth, Roger Johnson, Mike Bikoff, Howard Gearhart, Dave Chumbler, Roger Fieser; FIRST ROW — Bruce Reibly, Jerry Knaga, Bill Rimer, Tom Nichols, Jim Vargo, Denny Eaton, Marty Traber, A1 Hoffman, John Shipley, John Holloman, A1 Day. Pirates Take Seven . . . Drop Three The football fans of the Merrillville area were given all that they could possibly ask for with the fine performance of the Merrillville Pirates. The hard work of the team, the advice of Coaches Demaree, Patz, and Armontrout; and the solid backing by the Merrillville fans put the pirates into a two-way tie for second place in the Calumet conference. A 12 to 6 victory over the Calumet Warriors was the first of the Pirates’ 7 wins. In the second game on the schedule the Pirates received their first of two conference defeats of the season. With the next game, against Lowell, the Pirates started a string of Calumet Conference victories that continued to the last game of the season. After Wirt and Dyer were defeated, the Buccs went on to show not only a sound offense, but also a powerful defen- sive unit by rolling over the East Gary Eagles 33 — 0. The Highland Trojans were flooded twice on the night of the Homecoming game — once by the rain and once by the Pirates. Merrillville took this one, 13 — 0, to put Highland out of contention for the Calumet Conference Championship. The Pirates played to their second loss of the sea- son against rival Andrean. In the final game of the year the Buccs were defeated by Griffith. This dropped the Pirates to second place in the confer- ence — behind the Portage Indians. SCOREBOARD MHS Opp Calumet 12 6 Portage 12 21 Lowell 19 13 Crown Point 27 6 Wirt 19 6 Dyer 13 6 East Gars ' 33 0 Highland 13 0 Andrean 7 27 Griffith 7 14 Calumet Conference Games 24 Pirates Tie for Second in Calumet Conference . . . Defeat Rival Bulldogs Head Coach: Richard Demaree, Assistant Coaches: Lafey Mark Johnston receives midgame coaching Armontrout and Don Patz. from Mr. Armontrout. Offensive Line-up, from left to right: Dave Hollings- Stiener, Pete Uremovich, George Gilrowski, Mark Johnston, worth, Howard Gearhart, Alan Day, Roger Fieser, Tom Bill Frank, Dave Rosenbalm, Ken Leudtke. Pirate Co-captains: Pete Uremovich, the first Mer- rillville football player to ever be chosen to the first string All-State team, and Roger Fieser. “What do we do now, Coach,” asks George Gilrowski to Coach Demaree. Defensive Line-up, from left to right: John Whetsel, Pete Uremovich, Tom Stiener, Fred Malhoffer, Bill Bruce Reibly, Dale Lollis, John Holloman, Roger Fieser, Frank, Jerry Zeha, Jerry Knaga. Touchdown in the making. Reserve Scoreboard Opp. Portage 19 Lowell 26 Calumet 7 Wirt 20 Dyer 15 East Gary 21 Chesteron 12 Griffith 6 Reserves Have Losing Season M.H.S. 0 2 6 24 14 20 6 6 The Merrillville reserves under a new head coach, Don Patz, had a very unsuccessful season with a 1 — 6 — 1 record. The team with a lot of sophomore material moved up to the varsity, leaving the little Pi- rates with last years freshmen second-string team. The importance of a well-trained reserve team is obvious. These boys will be trained to take over the varsity along with the help of the veteran varsity boys from the previous season. The strength of the future varsity depends not on whether or not the reserves won or lost, but how they were coached. Don Patz, the head coach of the re- serves this year, has worked with Mr. Demaree in the training of the varsity. He knows exactly what to train them for and how to overcome weaknesses in the varsity team. 27 Cross Country Team, TOP ROW (1. to r.) K. Castald, M. Ackerman, B. Lavery, J. Waters, R. Levy. FRONT M. Kelly, D. Stockier, R. Harter, B. Sobat, J. Metcalf, J. ROW — G. Luttinen, C. Ekaitis, J. Aeschliman, D. Engel- Coster. MIDDLE ROW — J. Rudd, R. Zellers, B. Kiburz, hart, J. Nichols, D. Brush. Pirate Harriers Improve This year’s cross country team, under the able coach- ing of Lloyd Ahlbrand, improved greatly over last year’s team. They lost no lettermen through graduation, but 1961 record setter, Russ Clark, moved to Minnesota. The Pirates finished in the same place in the Calu- met Conference this year that they did last year, in sixth place out of twelve teams; but they finished 13 places ahead of last year’s mark by racking up an eighth place position in the sectionals, where 24 teams partici- pated. Jim Aeschliman set a new school record for the 2- mile course in the triangular meet with Portage and Dyer by crossing th e finish line after 10 minutes, 10 sec- onds of running. He chopped 9 seconds off Russ Clark’s old record of 10 minutes, 19 seconds. The harriers opened the season slowly, but gradual- ly gained speed as the weeks went on. They lost their first meet to Hobart and Griffith, but picked up fast as they whipped the Red Devils of Lowell by a 23 — 32 score in their next match. By the end of the season the Pirates had beaten eight teams and had lost to seven, not including the invi- tational. One of the outstanding harriers for the team was sophomore Roger Levy, who placed first for the Pirates in both the Calumet Conference meet and the Gary area sectional meet. 28 Scoreboard Sept. 13 Hobart 19, Griffith 63, Merrill- ville 65 14 Merrillville 23, Lowell 32 18 Crown Point 15, Merrillville 53, Wirt 67 24 Merrillville 23, Andrean 40 27 Portage 25, Merrillville 36, Dyer 62 Oct. 2 Calumet 21, Chesterton 34, Mer- rillville 84, Lowell 106 3 River Forest 21, Merrillville 34 9 Merrillville 29, Edison 30, East Gary 70 1 1 Merrillville 29, Highland 32 Hobart Invitational — Merrillville placed 15th out of 24 South Bend Invitational — Merrillville placed 7th out of 18. Cross Country Team Finishes Sixth in the Conference, Eighth in the Sectionals Cross Country Coach, Lloyd Ahlbrand, with his Co-Captains, Dick Engelhart and Jim Nichols. Lettering Harriers, left to right: Jim Rudd, Gail Luttinen, Jim Aeschliman, Jim Nichols, Dick Engelhart, Roger Levy, Doug Brush, Clay Ekaitus. Varsity Wrestling; FRONT ROW, left to right: Ran- dy Gill, Sammy Kim, Scott Patellis, Mgr. Tom Novot- ny, A1 Bodak, Tommy Kim, Mike Yelachich. BACK ROW: Roger Fieser, Jerry Wojahn, Tom Martin, Bill Frank, Gregg Johnson, Coach Jim Kaiser, Keith Freidland, Jim Vargo, Joe Jones, Mike Dugle, Denny Eaton. Grapplers Struggle Through Losses Grappler Denny Eaton attempting a sit-out from Rog- er Fieser. The Pirate grapplers finished their worst season in Mer- rillville wrestling history with a 1 and 6 won-lost record. The Buccs’ lone victory came against the Eagles of East Gary, 27 — 14, in the last meet of the season. The Pirates finished ninth out of eleven in the Calu- met Conference, finishing ahead of East Gary and Chester- ton. The champions were the Lowell Red Devils. Sammy Kim, Denny Eaton, and Tom Martin were lead- ing wrestlers, each getting at least a third place in the Crown Point sectionals. Eaton will be the only one re- turning to wrestle next year. The 1962-63 season was a rebuilding one for the Pirates. Next year will show the results of the efforts made by new wrestling coach, Jim Kaiser. Reserve Wrestling; KNEELING, left to right: Bill Kesler, Joe Coster, Kerry Halsted, Mike Yaros, Pat Miller, Bob Johnson, Tom Nelson, Nick Bella. STANDING : Coach Jim Kaiser, Mgr. Tom Novotny, Tom Murry, Craig Johnson, Bob Kaser, Fred Maihof- fer, Ray Loftain, Charlie Deible, Gary MacPherson. Varsity Basketball, left to right: Bob Lavery, Jim Aeschli- A1 Thuren, Mike Halsted, Ken Leudtke, Pete Uremovich, man, Dick Englehart, Bob Gay, John Whetsel, Tom Steiner, Jim Nichols, Dave Rosenbalm. Merrillville Pirates . . . Calumet Conference Co-Champions, 9 and 1 Behind the coaching of Bill Metcalf, the Pirate round- ballers led the Calumet Conference all through the season, and finally came up with a 9 and 1 record that was good enough to bring home the second Calu- met Conference Championship in as many years. Again, though, it was a co-championship shared with the Panthers of Griffith, the only conference team to beat the Pirates. The Buccs started the season with narrow victories over Calumet and Portage. In their fourth game, they suffered their first loss to independent Hobart. After winning two conference battles the Pirates entered the Lake County Tourney with a 5 and 1 all game record only to be set back by Griffith in the initial round. Winners in the tournament, Bulldogs of Crown Point, received a 16 point thumping from the fired up Pirates. In their second meeting of the year, the Grif- fith team again defeated the Buccs. The Pirate five followed this, their third loss of the year, with a string of eight victories, that included the seasons highest score, a 79 against the one time conference threat, Edison, who scored but 57 in this game, the last of the Pirates win streak. After faltering before the Redskins of Knox, the Buccs won their last game of the regular season by clipping the wings of the East Gary Eagles, a Calumet Conference team. Not including the Gary sectionals, in which Mer- rillville was matched against Wirt, the Pirates fin- ished the season with an all game mark of 15 wins and 4 losses, one of the most successful campaigns in Merrillville history. Head Basketball Coach Bill Metcalf and Student Managers “Get in there and tell them to speed it up, John,” says Rich Hardt and Wade Jensen. Coach Metcalf to John Whetsel. Reserve Basketball; KNEELING, left to right: Wayne Monroe, Joe Bova, Mike Williams, Mike Kelley, Jerry Knaga, STANDING: Jerry Fox, Howard Gearhart, Bill Franzen, John Lines, Mike Frogge, Jeff Fox, Kim Lyons. Reserves Successful: 13 Wins, 5 Losses The little Pirates finished the 1962-63 basketball season with an outstanding 13 and 5 won-lost record. An 8 and 2 record for Calumet Conference games was good enough to put them in second place, behind only undefeated Edi- son. Coach Lloyd Ahlbrand’s cagers were led by center A1 Schmidt and back-court man, Mike Kelley. Schmidt ended the season as top scorer with 293 points, an average of 16.2 per game. The wee Buccs started the season slowly, losing their first 3 of 5 games. They followed this with a five game win streak that ended at Renssalaer. Another win streak was started — this one lasting four games, and being termi- nated by the Blazers of Edison. The reserves closed the sea- son with their highest scores of the year. They defeated Knox, 66 — 53, and East Gary, 73 — 47. Reserve Basketball Coach Lloyd Ahlbrand, and student manager Bill Kissenger. A reserve game scramble. Half time for the Pep Block. A moment of tension for the Pirate fans. Varsity Scoreboard Opp. M.H.S. Calumet 53 54 Portage 52 53 Hammond Tech 42 55 Hobart 67 63 Highland 48 63 Chesterton 57 67 Holiday Tourney Griffith 44 40 Crown Point 53 69 Griffith 72 53 North Judson 46 56 Dyer 52 75 Renssalear 59 74 Wirt 42 52 Lowell 55 74 Culver Military 60 62 Emerson 57 73 Edison 57 79 Knox 47 42 East Gary 48 58 15 Wins, 4 Losses Reserve Scoreboard Opp. M.H.S Calumet 35 32 Portage 29 45 Hammond Tech 46 44 Hobart 31 47 Highland 41 37 Chesterton 28 43 Crown Point 45 64 Griffith 44 50 North Judson 45 57 Dyer 38 55 Renssalear 47 39 Wirt 22 47 Lowell 40 42 Culver Military 25 47 Emerson 35 43 Edison 48 39 Knox 53 66 East Gary 47 73 13 Wins, 5 Losses Two points from a layup by Bob Griffith Panthers fail to block a shot Gay. by Pirate Dick Englehart. Get that basket, Pete. Returning Letter-men Track Stand-outs; KNEELING left to right: Jerry Zeha, Ken Leudtke, Tom Martin, Rick Kallenbach, Ron Clark, Jerry Fox, Howard Gearhart. STANDING: Coach Jim Dinsmore, Roger Fieser, Bob Hayes, Jerry Knaga, Jim Aeschliman, Gail Luttinen, Roger Levy, Doug Brush, Coach John Stefek. Graduation Hurts Thinclads, Some of Merrillville’s finest tracksters, Tom Work- man, Lee Klausman, Don Litherland, Bill Smith, and Jeff Brugos, were lost through graduation. These boys alone scored better than half of the 1962 team’s points. This year should prove then, to be a building year for Coach John Stefek’s thinclads. Only nine track lettermen are returning, but to help in the distance running are some cross country lettermen coming out for track. Among the returning track lettermen are this year’s co-captains — Bob Hayes and Ken Leudtke. Four other seniors, Roger Fieser, pole vaulter; Tom Martin, shot putter; Pete Uremovich, hurdler; and Jerry Zeha, 440-runner, and junior Rick Kallenback, and sophomores Jerry Fox and Jerry Knaga are the other seven lettermen returning to the ’63 team. Underclassmen; FRONT ROW, left to right: Steve Sobat, Tom Murray, Joe Bova, Ken Castaldi, Mike Kelley, Gary Hill, Dave Lollis, Mike Jergens. MIDDLE ROW: Manager Jim Pintar, Jeff Fox, Tom Nichols, Fred Maihoffer, Bill Putz, Larry Scheub, Mike Ackerman, Charlie Deible, Bill Franzen, Roger Zellers. LAST ROW: Manager Paul Jones, A1 Bo- dak, Rich Shearer, Roger Farrington, Denny Eaton, Dave Stockier, Mike Williams, John Shipley, James Harter, Jim Castaldi, Manager Rich Hardt. ' a -� A.f ■ « 9 • ■ JO Sprinter and Co-captain Bob Hayes. Hurdler and Co-captain Ken Leudtke. But Underclassmen Are Strong The encouraging factor for the coaches, Stefek and Jim Dinsmore, is that last year’s freshmen were the best in Merrillville track history. They won over a very strong field the Griffith invitational meet for freshmen. The 1963 squad will be trying hard to improve on last year’s record of 7 wins and 2 losses in regular sea- Relayman Pete Uremovich. son Calumet Conference competition. They’ll also be working towards an improvement over last year’s 7th place in the Calumet Conference meet. It shouldn’t be too difficult, if one stops to think that is the worst placing since track was revitalized at Merrillville in 1956. Pole Vaulter Roger Fieser. Varsity Baseball Team, from left to right, FRONT ROW: Holloman, Rick Schmidt, Bob Kiburz, John Whetsel, Bob Alan Day, Bob Lavery, John Boniac, Jim Nichols, George Gay, Jack Underwood, John Benton, Managers Brian Gilrowski, Joe Coster, Rodney Shepitka, Lon Witter, Mar- Lunsford and Ray Loftain. vin Martinez; BACK ROW: Coach Metcalf, John Baseball Lettermen Return The 1963 Pirates should prove to be as good as or better than last year’s successful baseball team. Helping the ’63 Pirates to victories will be eight returning lettermen. Three of those letter- men were last year’s top sluggers: Bob Gay was the leader with a .343 average; Alan Day was second; and Lon Witter, third. The 1963 season will show not only experi- enced batting, but also experienced pitching with hurlers like Rick Schmidt, Bob Gay, and Mark Johnston. So, all in all, Coach Metcalf’s 1963 team should turn out to be a very fine ball club. Varsity Scoreboard Opp. Crown Point 1 Hobart 2 Horace Mann 5 Lew Wallace 5 East Gary 6 Edison 6 Wirt 5 Griffith 2 Lowell 3 Calumet 1 Roosevelt 6 Portage 0 Chesterton 3 Crown Point 4 Highland 4 Dyer 1 M.H.S. 4 11 7 2 0 3 4 4 4 2 0 3 8 2 15 3 Pirate Batteries: Pitcher Rick Schmidt, Catcher John Whetsel, Pitcher Bob Gay. “If I had a ball, George, you’d be out,” says outfielder Jim Nichols. Reserve Scoreboard Opp. Crown Point 4 Dyer 3 Calumet 7 Griffith 8 Lowell 13 M.H.S. 3 5 4 5 1 Sophomore members of the Reserve Baseball team, BOTTOM ROW: Jim Tuminello, Jeff Fox, Bill Kissinger; TOP ROW: Coach Ahlbrand, John Lines, Mike Frogge, Joe Halaschak. The little Pirates had a very unsuccessful season with a 1 and 5 record. The Pirates were under the supervision of Lloyd Ahlbrand who was hindered by the number of unqualified players who went out for the team. Their single win came against Dyer when the Pirates beat them 3 to 5. The Pirates almost beat the Crown Point Bulldogs, but they were edged out by a score of 3 to 4. This year the team will be experienced as all the freshmen from the previous year will be back to help Coach Ahlbrand have a winning year. The importance of a good reserve baseball team is the same as every other reserve team, that is to strengthen future varsity squads. The reserve coach worked hand and hand with the varsity coach to improve the varsity’s weaknesses. Merrillville Sluggers: Alan Day, John Holloman, Jim Nichols, Lon Witter, George Gilrowski. Coach Carl Hutchison A1 Thuren Pete Mudrich Jim Dobis Golf Scoreboard M.H.S Horace Mann ....Won M.H.S Lowell Won M.H.S Dyer Lost M.H.S Highland Lost M.H.S Edison Won M.H.S Highland Lost M.H.S Roosevelt Won M.H.S Crown Point .... Lost M.H.S Wirt Won M.H.S Andrean Won M.H.S Crown Point Lost M.H.S Griffith Lost M.H.S East Gary Won M.H.S Lowell Won M.H.S Portage Won M.H.S Andrean Won Golfers Try to Improve on 10 and 6 Season Along with baseball and track, golf makes the spring sport pic- ture complete at M.H.S. The Pirate golfers, led by Mr. Hutchison, have their work cut out for them competing in the tough Calumet Conference. Last season, they had a very respectable record of ten wins and only six losses. This year, with six returning lettermen, A1 Thuren, Pete Mudrich, Jim Dobis, Jerry Gaede, Gary MacPherson, and Steve Rempis, the Pirate drivers should prove to be a serious Conference contender. With the absence of a freshman class, the clubs have profited in many ways This year, clubs may par- ticipate in more activities and concentrate on these activities. The club spon- sors have more opportunity to give individual students attention and guidance. Clubs Have New Interests 39 lib h u.n % ■� n f o o ' 0L ? ift t 73E V SF Pep Club gives moral support to the team. Pep Club Full of School Spirit The purpose of the Pep Club is to support the each class to act in the capacity of officers. They school in athletic contests and to promote school were, Toni Siminski, senior; Kathy Primich, junior; unity, backing, and good sportsmanship. and Marlene Gransinger, sophomore. This year the Pep Club elected representatives from The Pep Club bought purple and white shakers and used them effectively in their cheering at the Homecoming game, the basketball games, and at the A-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-h BOOM!! The Pirates kick off!! Christmas tourney. Bt w± Hi TOP ROW — J. Dobis, K. Luedtke, D. Lollis, A. Thuren, M. Johnston, Mr. Engelhart, Spon- sor; SECOND ROW — T. Mar- tin, T. Steiner, R. Schmidt, R. Kallenbach ; THIRD ROW F. Maihofer, J. Knaga, J. Whet- sel, J. Zeha ; FOURTH ROW S. Patellis, A. Day, J. Keaveney, J. Holloman, D. Engelhart; FIFTH ROW — J. Nichols, P. Uremovich, R. Fieser, D. Rosen- baum, G. Gilrowski. Merrillville Boys Proud of The Letterman’s Club is made up of athletes from each of the sports Merrillville offers. It strives to pro- mote good sportsmanship, clean living, and participa- tion in athletics. To be admitted to this club, one must have earned two major letters in one or more sports. The biggest activity the club sponsors is the Athletic Ball, which is always one of the greatest crowd-drawing semi-formals of the year. TOP ROW — Roger Fieser, Pres.; Dave Rosen- baum, Vice Pres.; SECOND ROW — George Gil- rowski, Sec.; Jim Nichols, Treas. ; Pete Uremovich, Sgt. at Arms. 41 The G.A.A. is one of the largest and most popular clubs. G.A.A. officers are: TOP ROW — D. Zimny, Vice-President; Miss Goodrich, Sponsor; L. Mellinger, Secretary; K. Catlow, Social Chairman; A. Novak, President; S. Wagner, Treasurer; G. Kwolek, Sports Chairman. GAA Members Active The intramurals were the main activity of the G.A.A. this year. The girls chose teams and were offered a wide variety of sports to participate in. Tournaments were held and the winning teams were awarded. A special activity was held each month in addition to the intramurals. A picnic and an ice show were among these activities. The girls again this year had a Mother and Daughter Recreation Night. In December the club spread the joy of Christmas to the sick through caroling. A Play Day, -participation in a sport at a college, was another activity en- joyed by the club. The main moneymaking pro- ject for the G.A.A. was the turn-about held in the spring. The year ended on its usual note with the annual banquet. Awards were given to the outstanding girl athletes. Miss Goodrich sponsored the G.A.A. again this year. 42 Eloise Malizzo Donna Grant Tina Zuccolotto Cheerleaders Daria Olson Janet Hacker Inspire Team Sandy Grant Janalee Nichols BOTTOM ROW — Mrs. Kirtland, Jan Novak, Vice Pres.; Judy Wagoner, Pres.; Deanna Pagel, Sec.; Pam Lewin, Trea. ; Mrs. Seale. BACK ROW — Barbara Rhodes, Songleader; Harriet Niksich, Parliamentarian; Donna Fischer, Editor; Ruth Seale, Historian; Lynn Layman, Projects Chairman. The F.H.A. under the supervision of Mrs. Seale and Mrs. Kirtland, began the year by receiving third place in the Homecoming float competition. New members were initiated into the club at a formal candlelight ceremony in the fall. Among the activities of the F.H.A. were the spring and fall dis- trict meetings and the state meeting held later in the year. Food and toys were collected by the girls at Christmas and were given to needy families in the community. The club took on an even bigger project than ever before this year by supporting seven orphans. During F.H.A. week the girls served breakfast to the faculty. The main money-making project for the F.H.A. was the Sweetheart Dance held in February. The year came to an end with the initiation of new officers and the senior farewell. Homemakers Prepare for Future BOTTOM ROW — Mrs. Seale, S. Orelup, B. Rhodes, D. Orosz, E. Kwasny, R. Seale, G. Kwolek, R. Sherrington, J. Marx, S. Damaskos, J. Novak, Mrs. Kirtland. ROW 2 — D. Griffin, J. Wallace, K. McLean, K. Adams, P. Reibly, J. Adams, T. Siminski, J. Chestovich, M. Daege, S. Stowers. ROW 3 — L. Leith, S. Ballarino, P. Lewin, L. Cooper, L. Layman, J. Wagoner, J. Tubich, M. Rosenbaum, C. Shults, J. Shawver. ROW 4 — L. Markovich, D. Fischer, N. Walters, J. Gaines, L. Vlasic, K. Tubich, C. Miklos, A. Wierman, S. Hull, D. Pagel, J. Webster. TOP ROW — F. Maihofer, J. Daniel, D. Thompson, L. Rewerts, D. Niksch, A. Novak, D. Pendleton: THIRD ROW — P. Beasley, D. Harlow, K. Kucan, P. Heisterburg, J. Webster, M. Gransinger: SECOND ROW — D. Har- ris, S. Deaton, J. Nichols, J. Hacker, D. Rhode, S. Zart FIRST ROW — M. Nelson, K. Nelson, R. Sedita, K. Wes- ley, Sponsor, Miss Leas. Students Today Teachers Tomorrow Officers: J. Daniel, Pres.; L. Rewerts, Treas.; Miss Leas, Sponsor; D. Niksch, Sec.; K. Wesley, V. Pres. The Future Teachers of America club is an excellent organization for all students interested in a phase of the teaching profession. The spon- sor of this club is Miss Leas. The F.T.A. begins each year with a formal initiation of new members and installation of officers. They sponsor a Christmas party for the special education class at the Junior High. They continue in spreading “good cheer” by giving apples to the teachers on Valentine’s Day. The club attends the state and national con- ventions each year. They get a “bird’s eye” view of their chosen profession when they have their teacher observation day. They also are pre- sented with an opportunity to visit a chosen college. 45 TOP ROW — L. Carver, J. Whetsel, P. Uremovich, A. Thuren, M. Halsted, G. Lollis, K. Luedtke, P. Jones, B. Gay, THIRD ROW — J. Kustron, J. Holloman, C. Deidle, T. Martin, B. Jacobs, G. Gill, B. Frank, M. Traber, B. Putz, SECOND ROW — J. Aeschliman, R. Clark, M. Martinez, J. Benton, A. Day, J. Castaldi, T. Nichols, C. Ekaitis, B. Mizera. FIRST ROW — R. Hardt, B. Kesler, R. Shepitka, J. Bonick, G. Gilrowski, B. Reibly, J. Keave- ney, J. Coster, sponsor Mr. Ahlbrand. Senior Hi-T Build The officers of the club are G. Gilrowski, B. Gay, sponsor Mr. Ahlbrand, P. Uremovich and J. Coster. Under the capable direction of Coach Lloyd Ahlbrand, the Senior Hi-Y was again very ac- tive this year. On December 15, the club spon- sored its annual Christmas Dance in the Engel- hart Gymnasium. As customary, couples brought gaily wrapped gifts for distribution to needy children in the area. In addition to the helpful services which they perform the boys participated in several recreational activities. Some of these included at- tending various athletic contests. The purposes of the Senior Hi-Y are to promote good sports- manship, clean speech and living, to aid peo- ple in the community and to provide any serv- ices for the school. 46 The same goals that the Senior Hi-Y strives for are also the aims of the Junior Hi-Y. With Coach Richard Demaree as their sponsor, the boys participated in several activities this year. In addition to attending the Michigan State vs. Northwestern game, the boys also attended a basketball game in the spring. The Hi-Y’s main project for the year was to improve the trophy cases in the gymnasium lobby. As has been traditional, the club bought trophies for the major sport award recipients, as well as presented them at their annual formal banquet in the spring. A sock-hop was their main money-making project. Junior Hi- T Character FOURTH ROW — A. Schmidt, T. Shaffner, C. Dorety, M. Frogge, B. Ashley, J. Flora, K. Freidland, D. Sullivan, G. Gaede, R. Johnson; THIRD ROW — M. Ackerman, M. Bikoff, D. Eaton, F. Maihofer, H. Gearhart, B. Hintalla, M. Anderson, L. Harlow, A. Hoffman, B. Lunsford; SECOND ROW — R. Farrington, R. Shearer, J. Fox, J. The officers of the club are: W. Monroe, President; H. Gear- hart, V. President; Mr. Demaree, Sponsor; R. Johnson, Treas- urer; and A. Schmidt, Secretary. Halaschak, S. Gay, T. Murray, D. Lollis, J. Key, F. Rongers, L. Mellinger; FIRST ROW — D. Witter, T. Nelson, G. Macpherson, D. Demmon, M. Kelly, W. Mon- roe, J. Bikos, J. Mundel, M. Yugo, B. Kissinger, Sponsor, Mr. Demaree. BOTTOM ROW: Miss Burrus, Sponser, M. Nelson, S. Smith, S. Hayes, S. Zart, K. Nelson, R. Sedita, Mrs. Bov- ard, Sponsor. 2nd ROW: C. Bobbeck, G. Mohney, D. Burdan, J. Wegman, C. Oosterof, M. Slosson. 3rd ROW: M. Twyman, S. Esposita, B. Willis, D. Eich, S. Folley, J. Wade, L. Layman. Lalani Kaznak is an honor- ary member of the club. Officers : Donna Burdan — President Becky Willis — Vice President Susan Hayes — Corresponding Secy. Jane McBrayer — Recording Secy. Diane Eich — Treasurer “Others” The purpose of the Sunshine Society is to spread cheer. The sunshiners try to live by their motto “Others” in making their lives more useful in daily needs. The members began the year with an impressive candlelight initiation of the newly enrolled members. The girls had entered a float in the Homecoming Pa- rade and attended the District Conven- tion in Brookston. They had dressed dolls contributed and distributed by the Salvation Army for the underpriv- ileged children and went Christmas car- oling at the Convalescent Home, Para- more Hospital, and Lake County Home. The money making projects of the club were a candy sale, bake sale and a sock hop. The Sunshine Society makes a yearly contribution to the Riley Hos- pital in Indianapolis for equipment and other needs of the children’s ward. The future activities of the Sunshine Club are a chili supper, Daddy-Date Night and a spring tea for the sunshin- ers and their mothers, at which time the new officers are installed. Audio-Visual Provides Music, Lighting, and Films for M.H.S. R. Hansen, Pres.; Mr. Wooldridge, Sponsor; T. Bublitz, Vice- Pres. ; M. Cook, Sec.; J. Nelson, Treas. The purpose of the Audio-Visual club is to pro- vide music for lunch hour and Friday night dancing, to assist in sound and lighting for school musical and dramatic productions, and to construct audio-visual aids. Besides this, the club offers its services to clubs wishing to use the audio-visual’s phonograph and record collection. The club members, however, mix pleasure with business. Field trips as well as dances fill out their yearly activity list. They went to a radio station and McCormick Place on field trips this year. Enrollment in an audio-visual class is the sole re- quirement for membership. The club’s sponsor is Mr. Velven Wooldridge. FRONT ROW: G. Halberstadt, D. Strong, J. Halber- Croell, Mr. Wooldridge, J. Nelson, C. Smith, T. Bublitz, stadt, G. Cheney, M. Foster. BACK ROW: R. Hansen, J. M. Cook, L. Brakley, D. Sullivan, E. Watterson. 49 FIRST ROW: P. Maywald, M. Raduenz, L. Todd, R. Gill. SECOND ROW: C. Fox, L. Vlasic, J. Rainford, M. Markancek, J. Kiburz, K. Semokaitis. THIRD ROW : J. Driscoll, G. Mac Pherson, T. Nelson, B. Fitzgerald, S. Vedo, K. Catlow. FOURTH ROW: J. Lines, T. Vendl, B. Kiburz, G. Smith, D. Stockier, S. Vedo. B. Kiburz, Vice-Pres. ; K. Semokaitis, Treas. ; T. Nel- son, Sgt. at arms; C. Fox, Pres.; J. Rainford, Sec. The goals for the speech club are to promote interest in speech, to further speech work, and to improve and expand the program of speech at the high school level. The club participated in the Ball State — State Contest, the Rotary Speech Contest, Crown Point Area Speech Conference, and the Voice of Democracy. Many activities were sponsored by the Speech Club, such as the selling of candy, Christmas cor- sages, Prom pins, taffy apples, and peanuts. It co- sponsored the annual Fine Arts Program. To become a member, a person must have taken one year of speech. He must submit his name to Mr. Yule, the sponsor, and the members of the Club vote on his membership. 50 One year of Spanish is the requirement for membership in Spanish club. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Jeffries and the presi- dency of Kathy Tubich, the club participated in several activities this year. For the student body, the Spanish Club held a sock-hop in the gym which was dec- orated in Spanish decor. Their outside-activity was a bowling and pizza-party at the Merri-Bowl. Ending the year traditionally the mem- bers held the annual Spanish banquet com- plete with Spanish food and costumes. The purpose of the Spanish Club is to promote interest in the Spanish language, peoples, and countries. FRONT ROW — Pres. — Kathy Tubich, Sponsor — Mrs. Jef- fries, Historian — Marlene Gransinger. BACK ROW — Vice p res . — Yvonne Patellis, Publicity Chairman — Carol Miller, Treas. — Kathy Taylor, Secy. Diane Zimney. Spanish Club Has Busy Tear FRONT ROW — D. Zimney, L. Villeriel, D. Roy, E. Mulesa, D. Rhode, R. Sherrington, M. Mahoney, N. Lahmers, J. Taylor, P. Freeman, Y. Patellis, E. Beluski, S. Zart, Mrs. Jeffries. SECOND ROW — W. J oslyn, M. Palruska, S. Gustafson, L. Vlasic, L. Mellinger, K. Tay- lor, M. Koedyker, S. Grant, J. Metcalf, K. Castaldi. THIRD ROW — J. Fernandez, B. Sobat, M. Kelly, G. Herron, H. Nicsich, C. Miller, N. Mayer, N. Kelly, L. Cook, L. Bewick. FOURTH ROW — M. Anderson, A. Schmidt, J. Shawanik, F. Maihofer, B. Pendelton, R. Clark, S. Pike, K. Tubich, P. Beasley, M. Gransinger. FIRST ROW: K. Halsted, J. Simpson, M. Hickman, C. Rivard, Miss Wolf. SECOND ROW: S. Hintalla, L. Orrell, B. Fitzgerald, C. Fotch, L. Brunmeier, S. Foley. THIRD ROW: R. Hardt, K. Primich, J. Rainford, R. Farrington, S. Vedo, S. Petretta, B. Putz. TOP ROW: A Nelson, W. Jensen, C. Fletcher, K. Lobsiger, J. Driscoll, M. Ackermann. J. Rainford, Corr. Sec.; B. Putz, Vice-Pres. ; C. Fletcher, Sec.; K. Halsted, Pres.; Miss Wolf, Sponsor; K. Primich, Treas. ; R. Blaney, Sgt. at arms (not pictured). As the German Club concluded its third year at M.H.S., under the guidance of Miss Wolf, the members of the club were again reminded of their goals. An understanding of the habits and customs of the German people was gained by discussions and studies of the German culture. At the annual banquet, the members enjoyed native German food, sang German songs, while in native attire. The only requirement for membership in German Club is that the members be enrolled in a German class, or have completed a year of German at some time. 52 Latins Keep Dead Language Alive The Latin Club again this year worked for the purpose of promoting the interest and knowledge in the classical languages. In the fall the initiation of new members was held during a candlelight cere- mony. The different gods and goddesses and their symbols were represented. The main activity for the year was the banquet held in the spring. The theme for this year’s banquet was “The Underworld.” New members were sold as slaves and the money received was put into the club’s scholarship fund. The club is sponsored by Mrs. Collins. TOP ROW: K. Gil- lam, Sgt. Arms; M. Markancek, Sgt. Arms; S. V e d o, Trea. ; K. Semokait- is, Sec.; L. Sever- ance, Pres. ; Mrs. Collins, Sponsor; C. Deible, Vice Pres. FIRST ROW: K. Gillam, G. Gullic, W. Jachimczak, P. Beaty, D. Thompson, B. Johnson, R. Wickburg, J. Kiburz, B. Willis. 2nd ROW: G. Cheney, J. Daniel, T. Bublitz, P. Troup, R. Hardt, J. Driscol, J. Halberstadt, H. Powers, B. Idzior. The major activity for the Science Club this year was the rocket firing and most of the club’s work centered on this. The club had a number of static firings and then they actually fired the rocket. This was the first year that girls joined the club. Some of the other ac- tivities were a dance and a float in the Homecoming Parade. The Science Club is under the supervision of Mr. Bock- stahler and Mr. Mathers. Scien tists Look Up to the Future 1st ROW: B. Idizor, Vice Pres.; Sponsor, Mr. Mathers; Dragonowski, R. Hayes, S. Sealey. Sponsor: Mr. Mathers. W. Jachemzack, Pres. 3rd ROW: J. Kustron, B. Rice, J. TOP ROW: P. Beaty, Sec.; G. Gullic, Trea. ; J. Kiburz, Thrall, K. Luedtke, J. Roesing, P. Jones, J. Koves, F. Sgt. at arms. FIRST ROW: Lon Witter, Pres.; Mrs. Lynch, Sponsor; Charles Dieble, Vice-Pres. SECOND ROW: Lynnette Rewerts, Recorder; Loraine Vlasic, Sec.; Leslie Ashley, Trea. Thespians busily make last minute preparations for one of their “big nights.” Sponsored by Mrs. Agnes Lynch, Thespian Troupe 1692 is comprised of students who have at least ten points in dramatics, earned by either acting or work- ing on a play committee. Among some of the many successful activities of the year were the club’s participation in the Calu- met Drama Festival and their trip to a professional dramatic production. Climaxing this outstanding year was the annual spring banquet at which various awards were pre- sented. Those included best actor and actress, best supporting actor and actress, best character actor and actress, best play, best sound effects and best setting. The purpose of Thespians is to advance the stan- dards of excellence in the art of drama. FIRST ROW: J. Rainford, J. Masteller, R. Stefankiewicz, G. Luttinen, R. Wickburg, L. Vlasic, B. Bloom, C. Acker- man, S. Richie, S. Croley, Mrs. Lynch. SECOND ROW: L. Rewerts, L. Ashley, D. Thompson, M. Traber, B. White, L. Witter, J. Halberstadt, R. Hardt, C. Maxwell. THIRD ROW: S. Vedo, B. Kiburz, T. Bublitz, P. Jones, P. Troup, T. Vendle, C. Dieble, G. Cheney. 55 OFFICERS: J. Seale, Pres.; J. Daniel, Sec’t. ; J. Kiburz, Treas. ; P. Jones, Vice Pres.; SPONSOR: Mr. Hutchison. Intercom member, Leilani Kaznak, explains how she goes to school to fellow member, Ken Gillam. Honor Society Leads School Scholastically Membership in the National Honor Society is de- termined by scholarship, leadership, citizenship, char- acter, and approval of the faculty. Fifteen percent of the seniors, ten percent of the TOP ROW — R. Jones, J. Halberstadt, P. Jones, A. Thuren, B. Kiburz, T. Stiener, R. Kallenbach, B. Gay, J. Seale, SECOND ROW — G. Luttinen, T. Nelson, G. Rainford, J. Daniel, J. Masteller, L. Vlasic, D. Niksch, S. juniors, and five percent of the sophomores may be- come members. Activities include Awards Day, tu- toring, and dance. Gustafson, L. Witter, FRONT ROW — K. Wesley, H. Linkhart, C. Kucan, R. Sedita, S. Sheppard, J. Kiburz, L. Severence, P. Maywald, K. Senokaitis, Not Pictured — Leilani Kaznak, Ken Gillam. Honorary Journalists Form Quill and Scroll L. to R. 1st ROW: C. Kucan, L. Rewerts, S. Sheridan N. Kaczmarek, J. Wagner, R. Stefankiewicz, J. Bley, M. Slosson. 2nd ROW: S. Sheppard, D. Niksch, D. Thomp- son, P. Jones, J. Seale, K. Wesley, J. Marx, C. Deible, J Halberstadt, L. Lieth, J. Key, C. Lisman. Quill and Scroll is the International Honorary So- ciety for high school journalists. Each member of Quill and Scroll has been recom- mended by Mrs. Felling, sponsor of the club, and has been approved by the national society. Candi- dates for membership in this society must have dem- onstrated fully to the satisfaction of their staff advis- er, the board of publications, or the school principal that they merit the award through high scholarship, journalistic achievement and service. The purpose of the society is to encourage and re- ward individual achievement in journalism and allied fields. 58 With fewer students this year’s teachers are more able to give pupils neces- sary individual instruction. New teachers bring new and fresh ideas into the curriculum, which results in a broadening scope be- ing put before the students. Changes Seen in Curriculum In German Class, Miss Wolf and Dave Smith point out geographical points of interest. Elaine Belusky, Marlene Gransinger, and Frank Rongers study the Spanish class mascot. Language Students Learn Customs, Language, Culture The Language Department of Merrillville High consists of German, Latin, and Spanish class. In addition to learning the languages of the Ger- mans Spanish, and the Romans, customs, geographi- cal points, and cultures are studied. The Latin department benefits by the use of rec- ords, while the Spanish and the German depart- ments use tape recording and Pathescope Berlitz ma- terial. As an additional aid, two language labs are to be added this year. As new strides are being taken in modern languages, oral work is being accentuated at Merrillville this year. One added effort, which serves as both a recrea- tional and academic activity is the annual banquet of each of these departments. Each serves the food of its respective land and eats in a room with its na- tional decor. The members also dress in significant costume. All these efforts help to stir interest in subjects which are and will be forever increasing in impor- tance in our world today, and all are essential in our future welfare. Linda Severance, and Helen Linkhart admire Phil Troup’s toga. 60 Sandy Messina watches Susan Esposita quiz Don Keeg- an on European countries. The Social Studies department at Merrillville consists of world history, United States history, government and economics. World history, taught by Mr. Demaree is the history of the world and its important peoples. Mr. Talmadge and Mr. Davis, teaching U.S. his- tory, describe the growth of our country. Mr. Ar- montrout teaches government, showing how Ameri- can government works, and economics helps the individual understand the economics that affect his life. Janice Kiburtz and Paul Jones study ballots during the pri- maries. Juniors study United States history in Mr. Talmadge’s room. The English department of M.H.S. consists of the two required courses of English and the two electives, College Prep and Business English. Taking sentences apart, diagraming, and learning the fun- damental rules of grammer are the main topics of study in the first two years. Literature includes the reading of Silas Marner and Julius Caesar. Business English is a fourth year course that deals with the basic principles of grammer. In College Prep, themes are written and also the well-known senior sonnets are composed. This is an excellent prepar- atory course for future college students. Sandy Nuzzo, Nadine Maier, and Rick Shearer practice lan- guage skills. English and Speech Teach Language Skills Diane Olson learns the proper techniques of public speaking. Editors and business managers of the journalism staff review their work. Journalism offers training in newspaper and yearbook work. This course is not of- fered prior to the senior year; therefore, mistakes are certainly not unknown. The staffs are divided into two separate groups, the Mirror staff and the Merrillvue staff. Each faction works to complete its own jobs but also assists the other. The very capable editors of the Mirror and the Merrillvue were Donna Niksch and John Halberstadt respectively. The business edi- tors were Karen Wesley and Paul Jones. Under the direction of our editors the staffs learned to write stories, cut stencils, do headlines, write copy, and complete the in- itial production of a school paper and year- book. Journalists Record Tear STANDING — Susan Sheppard, JoAnne Key, Claudia Lisman, Linda Leith, Nancy Kaczmarek, Donna Thomp- son, Charles Deidle, John Seale, Paul Jones, Ray Stefan- kiewicz, Judy Bley, Karen Wesley, Bonnie Thompson.; SEATED (left to right) Carole Kucan, Donna Niksch, Judy Marx, Lynnette Rewerts, Judy Wagoner, Marcia Slos- son, Sandy Sheridan, John Halberstadt. 63 Larry Lovall and Claudia Lismen study a Biology chart. Jean Rainford, Tom Kim, and Sam Kim prepare a chemistry experiment. Science Students Employ the Scientific Method This year the science department consists of advanced biology, chemistry and physics. Biology is a science dealing with the origin and life his- tory of plants and animals. Chemistry is the study of the composition of substances; physics, is studying, scien- tifically, matter and energy. Since there are no freshmen here this year, general biology was not offered. Studies are not limited to class room work. Students experiment on their own to learn more about the won- ders of science. Russ Stickles and Janice Leach examine slides under the microscope. 64 Phil Marshall demonstrates how mechanical drawing uses many rules of math. Claire Oosterhof and Ray Hrezo learn the uses and parts of a slide rule. Math Courses Help Students Advance The Mathematics department of M.H.S. is con- cerned with teaching not only how to solve problems, but also why we solve them as we do. In our math section there are numerous subjects, algebra, geome- try, advanced algebra, trigonometry, and business math. First year algebra students learn the basic principles of algebra. Triangles, perpendiculars, and parallel lines are fa- miliar to the geometry students. Advanced algebra delves further into algebra. Trigonometry is the highest level of math taught in Merrillville and com- bines both algebra and geometry. Business math teaches percentages and other facets of math used in business. Pam Lyons and Howard Gearhart study geometrical forms. 65 Judy Marx learns to operate a Friden calculator in office ma- chines. Commercial Students Develop Typing and Machine Skills The vocational business department at Merrillville High School is designed to aid stu- dents in their preparation for future occupa- tions. Typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping are taught in the junior and senior years. One semester of training on various office ma- chines is alternated with one semester of gen- eral clerical practice; a business math course is also offered. The office practice class re- ceives training in typing stencils, tests, and an- nouncements for the teachers. Students in office machines class learn the care and opera- tion of seven different machines. Honor certificates are given to students who attain certain speeds in shorthand, and there is a speed honor roll in typing. Jim Metcalf develops typing skill through daily practice in Typing I. 66 Tom Martin works on the mural which is to be hung in the cafeteria. Donna Niksch and Dan Etchison work on their sculpture in Art III. Charlie Deible adds the finishing touches to a sculptured head. Among the projects in which the art classes are engaged each year are abstract drawing, sand carving, and mosaics. Many stu- dents find working with clay their primary interest and develop their skill in making figurines and pottery. As each holiday sea- son approaches, appropriate decorations are designed and cre- ated. As part of the course, students try block-printing and wood carving as well as still life and portrait sketching. Annually Merrillville art students compete in a fashion- sketching contest sponsored by Gordon’s. This year’s winner was Sandy Wiesman, a third year art student. A special project, a mural tracing the history of Merrillville, was completed by the art classes and hung in the cafeteria. 67 Sally Tomasic works on her sewing project. Sandy Searer, June Radinsky, Linda Deuberry, and Elizabeth Pizzolato put away their supplies. Home Ec Prepares Girls for Future Life. Girls planning a career in home-making are en- couraged to take one or all of the many home eco- nomics courses offered at Merrillville High School. Cooking, sewing, child care, home nursing, and in- terior decorating are studied and mastered. Cooking students practice basic culinary skills while next door the proper methods of cutting, as- sembling, and sewing garments are studied. Those students desiring extra-curricular activity in the homemakingf field spend much time working with the F.H.A. Carol Miller tries her hand at preparing a casserole. 68 Phys. Ed Classes Diminished Health and safety is taught as a sophomore require- ment. Good health practices, good driving habits, and emergency first aid rules are explained. Films, film strips, and plastic models are used to illustrate points. Many important rules are discussed to help Merrillville students practice good hygiene. In the physical education classes this year there were only two boys’ gym classes and one girls’ gym class. This was due to the absence of freshmen in the high school. Basketball, volleyball, and baseball were only a few of the sports and activities practiced. Daily calisthenics were practiced because of the President’s physical fit- ness plan. Nancy Rogers and Connie Cunningham prac- tice archery. 69 Mr. Kaiser shows Tom Harper how to raise the dents on his gunstock. The shops, including metal, wood, electric, and auto mechanics, are regular classes. The boys are given certain assignments in their texts as in any other class. The only difference between their classes and others is that they work individually. After being given instructions, they are given projects to work on. In metal shop they work in sheet metal, wrought iron, and in the molding of metals. Dick Engelhart and Doug Herron solder an electric motor. In wood shop they are taught how to square boards and plane and finish wood. Some of their projects are gun racks, jewel boxes, and tables. Electric shop teaches the fundamentals of wiring. Students learn how to wire houses and appliances. Auto mechanics is a course that teaches the repair and care of the automobile. It emphasizes preventive maintenance, periodic inspection, and service. Ron Fedorchak uses the table saw in Wood shop. 70 Shop and Driver’s Training Prepare for Future Future motorists John Kustron, Bonnie Thompson, Pam Reibly, and Paulette Stoltz learn proper driving practices from Mr. Englehart. 71 The band practices formations for half-time shows. The bands entry in the annual Homecoming Parade. Music Department Prepares for Shows Leading Merrillville’s annual Homecoming Pa- rade, the Marching Pirate’s began another success- ful year under the direction of Mr. Frank Meltzer. The band contributed an endless measure of spirit and support to the school. Comprising some of these efforts were the half-time performances of the Marching Pirates at the football games as well as the spirited playing of the Pep Band. Trips to football games at Purdue and North- western as well as to the State Fair composed most of the band’s recreational enjoyment. A smorgasbord dinner was the band’s main money-making project for the year. Closing the year at the annual banquet at Teibel’s, seniors ' were honored and received their gifts. Graduation 1963 ended many senior’s high school careers, as they played with the group for the last time. Under the direction of Mr. Jerauld Reinhart, the choral department enjoyed a successful year. Opening the season traditionally, they presented their annual Christmas production “Season’s Greetings.” After many hours of practicing, members par- ticipated in the solo and ensemble contest. Held on February 2, Merrillville entered 25 solos and 13 en- sembles. They co-produced the Winter concert with the band. Hobart was the site this year for the annual Chorale Festival in which our choir participated with groups from five other schools, including, Hobart, Highland, Crown Point, Calumet, and Griffith. April was the date of the Spring Concert, parts of which the choir presented to the Junior High School Students. Members of the Music department sold candy this year for the money-making project. The choral department consisted of the Concert Choir, the Senior Belles, the Velveteens, and the Vocal- teens. Closing the year at the banquet honoring Sen- iors, choir members and their parents saw a musical production in the auditorium after which the seniors were presented their gifts. Lastly with other choir members, the seniors ended their high school singing career at their own bacca- laureate exercises in May. The Senior Choir spends many hours practicing and learning new songs. The year of change can be seen readily in our stu- dent body and faculty. New faces were seen and new ideas proposed and discussed. The most strik- ing difference this year, was the lack of a iju?W class, the freshmen. No Freshman Class CECIL TONAGEL holds the position of Township Trustee and is in his fourth year of office. He is re- sponsible for directing the operation of Ross Town- ship Schools. He also hires teachers, makes school improvements, and charts bus routes. EDGAR MILLER is Supervising Principal at M.H.S. He received his B.S. from Central Normal and his M.S. from Indiana University. Mr. Miller has many duties including making school improve- ments, charting bus routes, and operates the cafe- teria. He is married and has 2 children, Yvonne 31, and William 18. HENRY WICHMANOWSKI has been the M.H.S. Principal 8 years. He received his A.B. in chemistry and philosophy from Marquette Univer- sity and his M.S. in high school administration from Indiana University. He is married and has 3 children, Mary 14, Stephen 12, and Henry 9. His hobbies are golf and bowling. 74 JAMES BOVARD has been Assistant Principal at M.H.S. 6 years, before which he taught govern- ment and economics for 5 years. He received his B.S. from Indiana University and his M.S. during the summer from Indiana University. His hobbies are reading and gardening, and he enjoys watch- ing all sports. ELLEN FRAZURE has been the secretary at M.H.S. for 16 years. She is married and has two daughters, Mrs. Sondra Saxton, and Mrs. Nancy Stringham. Her favorite hobbies are baking, sewing, collecting antiques, and taking care of her 6 grandchil- dren. HELEN HAYDEN has been M.H.S. treasurer for 13 years. She has 2 sons, Major Col. O. M. Hayden and Paul B. Hayden. Her favorite hobby is traveling. Mrs. Hayden enjoys par- ticipating in bowling, and she enjoys watching football. JEAN KALLENBACH has been the clerk at M.H.S. for 3 years. She is married and has two children, Rich 16, and Jack 11. Mrs. Kallenbach’s hobbies are bowling and other sports. She enjoys participating in bowling and softball. 75 LLOYD AHLBRAND has taught at M.H.S. 4 years. He teaches typing, business math, physical education, and coaches baseball and reserve bas- ketball. He received his B.S. from Valparaiso University in physical education and business. He is mar- ried and has two children, Deborah 3, and Lee 2. His hobbies are elec- tronics and photography. LAFEY ARMONTROUT has taught at M.H.S. 3 years. He teaches govern- ment and economics and is assistant coach for the varsity football team. He received his B.S. from Central College and his M.S. from Indiana University in physical education. His hobbies are sports, and reading. HENRY BERGHERM has taught shop at M.H.S. 4 years. He received his B.S. in industrial education from Indiana State College. His hobby is reading. He likes to participate in bowling and enjoys watching foot- ball. WILLIAM BOCKSTAIILER has taught at M.H.S. 1 year. He teaches chemistry and advanced biology. He received his B.S. in biological science from Indiana State College. His hobbies are sports. He enjoys partici- pating in hunting and fishing and likes to watch baseball, basketball, and football. ROBBIE BOTHWELL has taught at M.H.S. 11 years. She teaches gen- eral business, and typing. She re- ceived her B.A. from Valparaiso Uni- versity and M.S. from Indiana Uni- versity. She is married and has a daughter, Debbie 7. Her hobby is reading. She likes to participate in bowling. And she enjoys watching basketball and baseball. GRACE BOVARD has taught at M.H.S. 15 years. She teaches short- hand and office practice. She re- ceived her B.S. in business adminis- tration during 4 summers. Her hob- bies are traveling, playing the piano, and playing cards. She likes to par- ticipate in croquet, bowling, and miniature golf. 76 HELEN BRUNTON has taught at M.H.S. 8 years. She teaches book- keeping, typing, and office machines. She received her B.S. in girls’ physi- cal education, social studies, and business from Central Normal Col- lege, and her M.S. in business edu- cation from Indiana University. Her hobby is traveling. She likes to par- ticipate in golf and bowling. LEONA BURRUS has been librari- an at M.H.S. 4 years. She received her B.A. in biology, English, and so- cial studies from Valparaiso Univer- sity, her M.A. in English and educa- tion from Indiana State, and her li- brary science license from Indiana University. Her hobbies include read- ing, sewing, record collecting, writing letters, and television. IRENE COLLINS has tarfjfcht M.H.S. 30 years. She teacmes fcatin and English. She .-received ' aJjizt A.B. from Valparaiso U my4rsity. She is married and has 2j clpirdren, Martha 19 and DennLwl !J. Her hobbies are knitting, reading, traveling, sewing, and BiU di She likes boat rowing and cromiet, and enjoys watching basket- JOHN DAVIS has taught at M.H.S. 5 years. He teaches world geography. He received his B.S. and M.S. from Purdue University. He is married and has a son, John 9. His hobbies are fishing, hunting, and travel. He likes to participate in bowling and golf. He enjoys watching football, basket- ball, and wrestling. RICHARD DEMAREE has taught at M.H.S. for 17 years. He teaches world history and is coach of the var- sity football team. He received his B.S. from Northwestern University and has done graduate work at Pur- due University in Ohio. He is mar- ried and has children, Richard 20, David 12, and Douglas 10. EDWARD ENGELHART has taught at M.H.S. for 26 years. He teaches drivers’ training and is ath- letic director. He received his B.S. from Central Normal College and his M.S. from Indiana University. He is married and has children, Sharon 20, Richard 17. His favorite hobby is fishing. The sport he enjoys partici- pating in the most is bowling. 77 IRENE FELLING has taught Eng- lish and journalism at M.H.S. 2 years. She received her B.A. in Eng- lish, French, and biology at Indiana State. Her hobbies are reading and sewing. She enjoys participating in tennis, bowling, and swimming. SALLY GOODRICH has taught at M.H.S. 2 years. She teaches girls’ physical education and health and safety. She received her B.A. at Adri- an College majoring in English and physical education. Her hobbies are sports and reading. She enjoys par- ticipating in golf and swimming. JAMES HOLDERMAN has taught art at M.H.S. 8 years. He received his B.S. and M.A. from Ball State Teachers College. He is married and has two children, Terri 9, and Su- zanne 3. His hobbies are model ship building, painting, ceramics, and sculpture. CARL HUTCHISON has taught at M.H.S. 5 years. He has taught busi- ness math, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. He received his B.S. and M.S. in math from Indiana State College. He is married and has a young son, Dirk Max. His hobbies include all sports. He enjoys partici- pating in baseball and hunting. RICHARD HYSONG has taught English at M.H.S. 4 years. He re- received his B.A. from Duquesne University in English and social stud- ies. He is married and has five chil- dren, Richard 21, Bob 17, Connie 46, 1 His MARY JEFFERIES has taught at M.H.S. 3 years. She teaches Spanish and English. She received her A.B. from Indiana State College in Span- ish, English, and Latin. She is mar- ried and has 2 children, Jimmie 6, and Susan 3. Her hobbies are read- ing and her children. She enjoys bowling and watching basketball. 78 JIM KAISER has taught at M.H.S. for 1 year. He teaches shop and is wrestling coach. He received his B.S. from Indiana State College in indus- trial arts and physical education. His favorite hobbies are running and tinkering. Mr. Kaiser’s favorite par- ticipating sport is bowling. BETTE KEITH has taught at M.H.S. for 3 years. She is our guid- ance counselor. She received her B.S. from Baker University in physical education and history and her M.S. from Indiana University in education and guidance. Robert 20 and Chris 17 are her children. Mrs. Keith’s hobbies are dancing, boating, politics, and reading. FERN KIRTLAND has taught at M.H.S. 3 years. She teaches home economics. She received her B.S. in home economics from the University of Wisconsin. She is married and has 5 children, James 22, Patricia 20, Ray 18, John 15, and Marilyn 9. Her hobbies include scuba diving, camp- ing, making decorations, and read- ing. GLADYS LEAS has taught at M.H.S. 4 years. She teaches typing, general clerical, and shorthand. She received her B.S. and M.A. in busi- ness education from Ball State Teachers College. Her hobbies in- clude travel and photography. She also likes to participate in volleyball, bowling, and tobagganning. LAWRENCE LONG has taught English at M.H.S. 5 years. He re- ceived his B.S. in education from Ball State. He is maried and has 3 chil- dren, Lawrence, Margaret, and Jo- seph. His hobbies include gardening, camping, raising bees, and do-it-your- self work. He enjoys participating in ice skating, sledding, handball, and bicycling. AGNES LYNCH has taught at M.H.S. 5 years. She teaches English and college preparation. She received her B.A. in English and speech from Mount Mary College. She is married and has 3 children, Sharon 11, Kris- tin 9, and Brian 8. Her hobbies in- clude cooking, writing, and the thea- tre. 79 HARRY MATHERS has taught at M.H.S. 1 year. He teaches physics, general science, and business math. He received his B.S. in math, phys- ics, and chemistry from Purdue. His hobbies are music, sports, hi-fi, and photography. He likes to play golf and enjoys watching football and basketball. FRANK MELTZER has taught mu- sic at M.H.S. 1 1 years. He received his B.S. from Canterbury College and attended Ball State summer school. He is married and has 3 children, Kim 14, Frank 12, and Lori 3. His hobby is sports, and he enjoys par- ticipating in golf. WILLIAM METCALF has taught at M.H.S. 7 years. He teaches health and safety, and coaches varsity bas- ketball, and baseball. He received his B.S. in physical education and social studies from Valparaiso, and his M.S. in physical education from Indiana University. He is married and has 3 children, Kathy 12, Debra 8, and Dale 3. MILDRED MEYER has been the nurse at M.H.S. 12 years. She re- ceived her R.N. from St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing. She is married and has 3 children, Donald 24, Glen 19, and Wayne 18. Her hobbies are sewing and gardening. She also en- joys watching basketball and base- ball. GERALD RAINFORD has taught at M.H.S. 4 years. He teaches alge- bra, geometry, and trigonometry. He received his B.S. in education from Indiana University. He is married and has 4 children, David 18, Jean 16, Maryel 12, and Vena 10. His hobby is fishing, and he enjoys watch- ing football, basketball, and track. JERAULD REINHART has taught music at M.H.S. 9 years. He received his B.M.E. from Indiana University. He is married and has 6 children, Linda 10, Steve 8, Mike 7, Chris 5 Mark 3, and Lisa 2. He enjoys watching football and basketball. 80 LEE ROTTMAN has taught at M.H.S. 2 years. He teaches business math and shop. He received his B.S. from Nebraska State College and his M.S. from Indiana State College. KATHLEEN SEALE has taught home economics at M.H.S. 7 years. She received her B.S. in home eco- nomics and M.S. in education from Purdue University. She is married and has 4 children, John 17, Ruth 15, Jane 14, and Kerry 10. Her hob- bies include reading and travel. STANLEY SEMOKAITIS h a s taught at M.H.S. 16 years. He teaches shop and drafting. He re- ceived his B.S. from Indiana State College. He is married and has 3 children, Kapaka 16, Julie 14, and Susan 7. His hobby is plastic carving, and he enjoys playing golf. EUGENE TALMADGE has taught at M.H.S. 3 years. He teaches U.S. history and government and econom- ics. He received his B.S. from Murray State College. He is married and has 2 children, Cherly 2, and Debra 1 1 months. His hobby is reading. And he likes to watch football and college basketball. ALEANA THOMAS has managed the M.H.S. cafeterias 12 years. She received her B.S. in home economics and biology from Indiana State Col- lege. Her hobbies are reading and sewing; she likes to watch basketball and football. DOROTHY WOLF has taught Ger- man 1 year at M.H.S. She received her B.A. in German and archaeology, and M.A. in Old Testament archae- ology from Wheaton. Her hobbies in- clude lecturing, sewing, and knitting. She enjoys participating in swim- ming, volleyball, and bowling. 81 V E L V E N WOOLDRIDGE has taught at M.H.S. for 9 years. He is in charge of Audio-Visual for all Mer- rillville schools. He receives his B.S. from Southern Illinois University, and his M.S. from Purdue University. He is married and has two children, Lin- da 11, and Nancy 5. His hobbies are photography and woodworking. He enjoys swimming and baseball, and he likes to participate in basketball and hockey. CURTIS YULE has taught at M.H.S. 2 years. He teaches speech and English. He received his B.S.S. from Northwestern University. He is married and has 2 children, Christina 13, and Debra 10. His hobbies are writing and the theatre. He also en- joys watching basketball. Cafeteria Workers (STANDING) Fairy Sandlin, Ethel Marsalek, Audrey Swinford, (SITTING) Pauline Newcomb, Marge Mance. 82 Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Kros. Custodians Marion DeGaetano Joe Rendo Pete Lennertz 83 Senior class officers — R. Fieser, Pres.; D. Grant, Treas. ; C. Deible, Sec.; L. Witter, Vice- Pres. Seniors Say Farewell Four years ago we started high school. Now, our last year is al- ready here. On May 28, we will leave the halls of M.H.S. but we will take with us many happy memories. Our freshman year we joined clubs, did homework, cheered the Pirates, and demonstrated our dramatic talent in our presenta- tion of “Meet me in St. Louis.” As sophomores we decided against class sweaters, gave “Seven Sisters” as our class play, and studied hard ' to get through the classes we took. Then in our junior year we got our class rings. We couldn’t get together on the style and broke a long established tradition by get- ting several different kinds. But we worked together on the float for Homecoming and even got second with our “Bury the Blazers.” We gave a new and different play — “Kiss me Kate” and made it a big success. For our Prom we decided to transform the gym into a scene in “Romantic Rome.” Buddy Presner played the music as we danced in a Roman park with a huge white fountain in the center. Roger Feiser and Donna Grant were crowned Prom King Queen. Af- ter the crowning we left for Vogel’s and were entertained by “Wicky the Weirdos.” Then at 4 o’clock we headed home. As the year came to a close, we said good-bye to the graduating sen- iors anxiously awaited the next year when we would be seniors. Finally we made it. We watched Pete Uremovich make All- State in football and cheered when we found out he was the first All-State from M.H.S. We built our float for Homecoming, a team of horses and a coach, named it “Fine Coach, Fine Team”; and won first with it. Rae Ellen Sherrington was our Homecoming Queen and reigned at the dance. We got our pictures taken, pre- sented “Dark of the Moon,” ordered announcements, and planned for the future. Then the day came we had all looked forward to. We couldn’t help but look back; finally though, we turned and walked boldly forward. The Senior class float wins 1st. 84 Joan Daniel is named valedictorian. Linda Severance is named salutato- rian. Judy Masteller is also named saluta- torian. Valedictorian and Salutatorians Announced Play Practice 85 ALENE KAY ADAMS Kay G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep 2,3, 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Sunshine 4; Prom Comm. 3. CYNTHIA ASHTON Abigail G.A.A. 1,2; Glee 1,2,3; Pep 1,2; Choir 1,2,4. THOMAS AUSTIN T om Jr. Hi-Y 2; Prom Comm. 3. SHARON LYNN BALLARINO F.H.A. 4; Edison 1,2, 3. BARBARA ANN BEATY Barb Choir 4; Sunshine 4; Latin 4; Thorton Frac- tional 1 . PHYLLIS BEATY Janie G.A.A. 1,2.; Spanish 2,3; Science 4; Sec. 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2,3, 4; Student Council 2; Prom Comm. 3. GERALD TRUMAN BELL Rock German 1. SHARI BLAZE Shar F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1; Pep 1,2,3; Sunshine 1; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3. JUDY BLEY J.B. G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Repor- ter 3; Speech 1,2; Ger- man 1,2; Pep 1. MARTIN BLISSMER Mart F.F.A. 1; Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Football 3,4; Basketball 1 . 86 SANDRA KAY BORRMANN Sandy Spanish 2,3; F.H.A. 1, 4; Pep 4; G.A.A. 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Exec. Board 3,4; Class Play Comm. 3 ; Prom Comm. 3. LARRY BRAKLEY Audio-Visual 2,3. ROBERT CALVERT Bob Audio-Visual 2 ; Hi-Y 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Lew Wallace 1. LEWIS W. CARVER JR- Lewie JANICE BUGGIE Jan F.T.A. 4; G.A.A. 4; Pep 4; Sunshine 4; Kelly 3. DONNA JEAN BURDAN Sunshine 1,2, 3, 4; Sec. 3; President 4; Latin 1, 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1 ; Pep 1 ; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Vocal- teens 3,4. GREGORY KEITH CHENEY Greg Thespian 4; Science 3, 4; Audio-Visual 4; Class Play 3 ; Prom Comm. 3; Carroll High 1 ; Donora High 2. FELICIA CHESTOVICH Fish F.H.A. 1,2; Pep 1,2,3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Choir 1, 2 ; Prom Comm. 3 ; Stu- dent Council 1,2. 87 JAMES COOK Jim Choir 1,2, 3, 4. JERRY LEE COOL J.C. Hi-Y 1 ; Prom Comm. 3. CHERYL COOPER Corkey Choir 1,2,3; S.S.S. 1,2, 3 ; Spanish 1 ; German 3. LINDA COOPER F.H.A. 1 ; Prom Comm. 3. BARBARA JEAN DAEGE Barb S.S.S. 1; G.A.A. 1,2; Pep 1; Choir 1,2,4; Prom Comm. 3. ■ SHIRLEY ANN DAMASKOS F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 1; Pep 1 ; Speech 3. JOAN DANIEL Joanie Latin 3 ; German 2 ; Reporter 2; F.T.A. 1, 2,3,4; Librarian 2; Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1; S.S.S. 2; Student Council 1,3,4; Exec. Board 2,4; N.H.S. 2,3,4; Science 4; Prom Comm. 3; Prom Queen Cand. 3. ALLEN DAY Allie Lettermen 4; Student Council 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1,2, 3, 4. BETTY DEBOE Butt Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Velveteens 4; Pep 1,2,4; F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 1,2. CHARLES DEIBLE Charlie Track 2,3,4; Football 2 ; Basketball 1 ; Play cast 3; Student Coun- cil 4; Vice Pres. 4; Jour. Staff 4; Class Sec. 4; Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Vice Pres. 4; Thespians 3,4; Vice Pres. 4; Hi-Y 2,3,4. 88 MICHAEL DUGLE Duge RICHARD ENGELHART Jingles Lettcrman’s Club 4; Hi-Y 2; Spanish Club 4; Basketball 1 ,2,3,4; Cross Coun. 1,3,4; Co- Capt. 4; Baseball 2-; Track 3,4; Football 2; Prom Comm. 3. DENNIS ERDELAC Curly DANIEL ETCHISON Dan German 1 ; Speech 4 ; Hi-Y 3,4; Prom Comm. 3 ; Audio Vis. 1 ; Band 1 . JANICE FABRICI Bridge F.H.A. 1,2; Pep Club 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1; Choir 2 . JACK FANTIN Ace F.F.A. 2.; Science 1 ; F.F.A. Advisor; Tolles- ton. ROBERT FAULKNER Bob Baseball Mgr. 3. GEORGE FEDORCHAK German 3 ; Prom Comm. 3. ROGER FIESER Hodge Hi-Y 2,3,4; Letter- man’s Club 3,4; Sec. Sr. Hi-Y 4; Jr. Pres. Hi-Y ; Class Vice-Pres. 2 ; Class Vice-Pres. 3 ; Class Pres. 4; Prom Server 2; Prom King 3; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Capt. 4; Basketball 1,2; Wres- tling 3,4; Track 1,2,3, 4. CHARLOTTE FOX Char G.A.A. 2,3; Pep Club 1, 2; Speech 2,3,4; Pres. 4, Trea. 3; Choir 1,2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Speech Float Comm. 3,4; Class Float 4. 89 BILL FRANK Willie German 1,2; Hi-Y 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,3,4; Wrestling 3,4. CHARLES PAUL FRANKO Chas Andrean 1. DANNY FREEMAN JAMES GARWOOD Jim Football 1,3; Hi-Y 3,4; Track 2, Baseball 1. ROBERT GAY Boze Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3,4; Chaplain; Nat’l. Honor Soc. 3,4; Stu- dent Council 4; Exec. Board 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 3,4; Football 2. JERRY LEE GILL Lee Lee Hi-Y 3,4; Treas. 3. KENNETH GILLAM Ken Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1; Science 1 ; Nat’l. Honor Soc. 3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Sec. 4. GEORGE EDWARD GILROWSKI Greek Hi-Y 1,2,4; Pres. 1, Sec. 2, Treas. 4; Letter- men 3,4; Sec. 4; Stu- dent Council 1 ; Class Play 1; Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Mr. Football 4; Baseball 1, 2,3,4. KAREN SUE GOTT Susie Pep 3; F.H.A. 4; Sun- shine 4; Choir 3; Exec. Board 3; Prom Comm. 3. DONNA GRANT D.G. Spanish 1 ; Reporter ; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1, 2,3,4; Class Sec. 1 ; Class Treas. 2,3 ; Exec. Board 1 ; Student Coun- cil 2; Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4; Prom Queen 3; Football-O-Rama Queen Candidate 1 ; Athletic Ball Queen Candidate 2 ; Prom Comm. 3 ; Alternate Girls State 3. 90 DOROTHY C. GRIFFIN Dottie G.A.A. 1,2; Pep 1,2,4; F.H.A. 4; S.S.S. 1; Choir 2,4 ; Student Council 2; Prom Comm. 3. WILLIAM C. GROZA Bill German 4; Track 1; Band 1,2. GARY W. GULLIC Click Science 3,4; Treas. 4; Hi-Y 2; German 1,2; Band 1,2, 3, 4. SUSAN GUSTAFSON Sue G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Spanish 1,2,4; Pep 1; Student Council 3; Exec. Board 4; Nat’l. Honor Soc. 3, 4; Class Secretary 2; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Vice- Pres. 4; Vocalteens 3, 4. JOHN DAVID HALBERSTADT Welsh Valley 1 ; Harri- ton 2; Latin 3,4; Sci- ence 3,4; Nat’l. Honor Soc. 3,4; Audio-Visual 3,4; Thespians 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 1 ; Exec. Board 1 ; Prom Comm. 3 ; Boys’ State Delegate 3; Mer- rillvue Editor 4; Lake County Gov. Youth Advisory Council Youth Assembly Dele- gate. KERRY HALSTED Hi-Y 1,2; German 1,2, 3,4; Sgt. at Arms 2; Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Wrestling 3,4; Basket- ball 1,2; Football 2; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Play Cast 3,4; Vocalteens 2, 3,4. RONALD HANSEN Ro n German 1 ; Audio-Vis- ual 3,4; Sec. 3, Pres. 4. RICHARD HARDT Rich Hi-Y 2; Science 4; Thespians 2,3,4; Ger- man 2,3,4; Sgt. at Arms 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1,2, 3, 4; Exec. Board 2; Play Cast 1,2, 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Track Mgr. 1,2,3, 4; Football Mgr. 4; Basketball Mgr. 4. THOMAS E. HARPER Tom F.F.A. 1,2,3; Sec. 1,2; Speech 3; Band 1,2; Track 1; Play Stage Manager 3,4. DONALD ROBERT HAYES Bob Spanish 1 ; Science 1 ; Debate Team 1 ; Track 2,3,4. 91 GLORIA HAYES Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; G.A.A. 2; S.S.S. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2. OLIVE HEGEDUS G.A.A. 1,3,4; Pep 1; F.H.A. 1; Choir 1,2,3, 4; Velveteens 3; Stu- dent Council 1 ; Exec. Board 3; Prom Comm. 3. DOUGLAS HERRON Douger Track 1. DAVE HOLLINGSWORTH Holly Hi-Y, 1,3,4; Lettermen 4; Exec. Board 3, Foot- ball 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3; Track 2. JOHN EARL HOLLOMAN Johnnie Boy Hi-Y 2,3,4; Lettermen 3,4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Vo- cal Teens 3,4; Exec. Board 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1; Track 1 ; Wrestling 4 ; Base- ball 2,3,4. ANN MARIE HORNAK Annie G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Sec. 4; Vocaltcens 4; Velve- teens 3 ; Prom Comm. 3 ; Student Council 2. MICHAEL HUFFMASTER Huffy Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Football 2; Track 1,2. SHIRLEY ANN HULL G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 4; Pep 1 ; Choir 4. WILLIAM JACOB IDZIOR Bill Latin 1,2; Science 3,4; Vice-Pres. 4; Comp. Math State Finals 3. WALTER JACHIMCZAK Walt Spanish 1; Hi-Y 2,3; Science 3,4; Pres. 4; Band 4; Prom Comm. 3. 92 WILLIAM EDWARD JACOBS Jake Football 4; Baseball 4; Wirt 1,2,3. NANCY JOHNSON Nanny F.H.A. 2,3,4; Sunshine 1,2,4; Pep 4; Spanish 1; Choir 1,2, 3, 4. MARK EMMETT JOHNSTON Boom-Boom Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 2,3,4; Vice-Pres. 1; Bas- ketball 1; Football 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Lettermen 4 ; Prom server 2. JOSEPH LEE JONES Joe Wrestling 1. PAUL JONES Latin 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 1; Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Sec. 1; Class President 1 ; Stu- dent Council President 4; Thespians 3,4; Nat’I. Honor Soc. 2,3,4; Vice- Pres. 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 1 ,4 ; Class Play 2,3 ; Boys State 3 ; Track Man- ager 1,2, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3 ; Mirror Staff; Merrillvue Busi- ness Manager. NANCY JEANETTE KACZMAREK Niki Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1,2; Sunshine 1,2; G.A.A. 1 ; Mirror Staff. ANTHONY KALINOWSKI Bonaventure 2J 2. LEI LAN I KAZNAK Nat’I. Honor Soc. 3,4; Sunshine 4. JOHN WILLIAM KEAVENEY Johnny Bill Hi-Y 3,4; Lettermen 3, 4; Student Council 3; Prom King Candidate 3; Track 2; Wrestling 1,2, 3, 4; Football 4. WILLIAM KESLER Bill Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Treas. 1; Latin 3,4; Prom Comm. 3 ; Basketball 1 ; Cross-Country 2,3 ; Wrestling 2,3,4. 93 JOANNE KEY Jo Latin 2,3,4-; F.T.A. 3; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1, 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3. JANICE LYNETTE KIBURZ Jan G.A.A. 1,2,3; Spanish 1,2, 3, 4; Pres. 3; Sci- ence 4; Sgt.-at-Arms 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Treas. 4; Exec. Board 2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Girls’ State 3 ; Prom Queen Cand. 3; Prom Comm. 3. ELIZABETH KISSINGER Liz G.A.A. 2,3,4; Pep 1,2, 3,4; Speech 2; Choir 1, 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3. BETTY KOLDUS Bets G.A.A. 4; Tolleston 1, 2; Andrean 3. JOHN KOVES Science 3,4; Reg. Eng. Contest 3; Nat. Merit Scholarship Semi-Fi- nalist 4. CAROLE KUCAN Cookie G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1, 2,3,4; Honor Society 1, 2,3,4; Student Council 2; Play 3; Journ. 4; Quill and Scroll 4 ; Prom Queen Cand. 3 ; Athletic Ball Queen Cand. 3; Homecoming Queen Cand. 4; Lew Wallace 1. JOHN KUSTRON, JR- Speech 3.; Science 4; Gleeman 1; Choir 1,2, 3; Play 3. LY NN CAROL LAYMAN Sunshine 2,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Sec. 3; Pep 3,4; Spanish 3; Lew Wal- lace 1. LINDA ELAINE LEITH G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Journ. 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Choir 1 ; Prom Comm. 3. PAMELA LEWIN Pam G.A.A. 1; Spanish 1,2; F.H.A. 3,4; Treas. 4; Pep 4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 1. 94 Rae Ellen and court enjoy Homecoming Dance. CLAUDIA USMAN Buttons G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1; Latin 1; Choir 3,4; Vocal teens 4; Prom Comm. 3; Journalism Staff 4. STEVE LOBODY Choir 1,2, 3, 4. RAY LOFTAIN Bubbles German 1 ; Science 3 ; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Football Mgr. 2,3,4; Baseball Mgr. 2,3,4; Wrestling 4, Mgr. 3. KENNETH LUEDTKE Ken Latin Club 1,2,3; Sci- ence 4; Hi-Y 1,2,4; Letterman 4 ; Exec. Board 2,3; Hi-Y Pres. 1 ; Band 1 ,2,3,4 ; Pep Band 1 ; Prom Comm. 3; Football 2,3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Capt. 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4. PAM LYONS G.A.A. 1,3,4; F.H.A. 1 ; Pep Club 1 ; Sunshine 1 ; Student Council 1 ; Exec. Board 3 ; Prom Comm. 3. 95 LYNETTE MAGEE Linnie Spanish 1 ; Pep 1 ; Choir 1,2, 3, 4. ELOISE MALIZZO Spanish 1,2; Vice- President 1 ; Pep 3.; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Exec. Board 4 ; Cheerleading 4; Emerson 1 J4 years. THOMAS STEVEN MARICH Harbor LINDA JOYCE MARKOVICH Marko F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Song Leader; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 1,4; Prom Comm. PHILIP WALLER MARSHALL Phil Spanish 1 ; Latin 2, 3,4; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Sci- ence 4; Prom Comm. 3 ; Edison 1 year. THOMAS WILLIAM MARTIN Tom Hi-Y 3,4; Lettermen’s 3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Class Play 2; Wirt 1. Watch your step, Ray! Pay Your Respects. 96 FIGHT! ! ! JUDITH ANN MARX Judy F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 2,3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Journ. 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Prom Comm. 3. TERRY BRUCE MASSEY Mace Hi-Y 1,2; Play 1; Prom Comm. 3; Prom King Cand. 3. CHRISTOPHER MAXWELL Chris Latin 3,4; Hi-Y 3; Vo- cal Teens 3,4; Choir 2, 3,4; Play 3; Elkhart. RAY McCRACKEN JUDITH ANN MASTELLER Judy Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Thes- pians 3,4; F.T.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 1; Sunshine 2; Honor Society 2,3,4; Exec. Board 1,2; Play 1,2,3; Girls’ State 3; De- bate Team 2. 97 WILLIAM McLaughlin Bill KATHLEEN McLEAN Tanganyka F.H.A. 1,2,3, 4; G.A.A. 1,3,4; Pep 4; Choir 4. WAYNE MEYER F.F.A. 2; Audio-Visual 2; Henning High 3. CAROL ANN MIKLOS F.H.A. 3,4; Emerson 1, 2 . ROGER GENE MIKLOS Rog DANIEL MARIN MI LOBAR Dan BARBARA MITCHELL Bobbie Pep 1,2,4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Prom Comm. 3. PETE MUDRICH Student Council alt. 1 ; Golf 1,2, 3, 4. GLENNA MAE NEWNUM Dyer Central High School 1,2,3. 98 JIM NICHOLS Nick Jr. Hi-Y 2; Spanish 3; Lettermen’s 4 ; Execu- tive Board 4; Football 2; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1,3,4; Captain 3,4; Basketball 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 . DONNA NIKSCH G.A.A. 1 ; Pep 1 ; Sun- shine 1,2; F.T.A. 1,2,3, 4; Secretary 3,4; Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 1; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Play Cast 3; Girls’ State Alternate 3; Mir- ror Staff 4; Editor 4; Prom Comm. 3. ALLENE NOVAK Al F.T.A. 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1, 2,3,4 ; Secretary 3 ; President 4; Pep 1,2,3, 4; Latin 3,4; Fine Arts 3,4; Play 3; Football- o-Rama Candidate 3. JANICE NOVAK Horse Cake Sunshine 1; F.H.A. 1, 2,3,4; President 3; Vice-President 4; Choir 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,4; Prom Candidate 3 ; Executive Board 3 ; Prom Comm. 3. LEE NUZZO Nube DALE A. OLSON Swede Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Vocal- teens 3,4. DIANE MARY OROSZ F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1,2,3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2. ELAINE ANNETTE OSTLUND Red Pep 1; Latin 1,2, 3, 4; Sunshine 2; F.H.A. 3; Prom Comm. 3. DEANNA PAGEL Dee Spanish 1; Pep 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2; Choir 1,2, 3; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Re- porter 3; Secretary 4; Prom Comm. 3. BARBARA PAVLOCK Pep 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2, 4; Choir 1,2; Student Council 1; Prom Comm. 3. 99 The Seniors yell it! Senior boys pay close attention as Coach Demaree speaks at pep rally. 100 SHERRY LYNN PREDAINA G.A.A 1,2,3, 4; F.H.A. 1,3; Speech 2; Pep 1,2, 3,4; Choir 1,2,3; Prom Comm. 3. CAROL JEAN RADU Squirt Spanish 1,2; G.A.A. 1, 2,4; Pep 1,2; F.H.A. 1; Student Council 1 ; Exec. Board 1,4; Prom Comm. 3. BRUCE REIBLY Do Sr. Hi-Y 3,4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,3; Wrestling 3; Exec. Board 4. LYNNETTE REWERTS Lynn Latin 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Treas. 4; Thespians 3,4; Recorder 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Librarian 1; Debate Team 2 ; Journal- ism 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Exec. Board 4. BRIAN E. RICE Science 3. WILLIAM E. RIMER Butch Sr. Hi-Y 4; Track 4; Football 3,4; Choir 1,2, 3. Susan Sheppard and Sue Gustafson put on Spanish III skit. 101 SHIRLEE MARIE RITCHIE German 3; Thespians 2, 3,4; Play Cast 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Exec. Board 2 ; Prom Comm. 3. BARBARA LYN ROOS Crow F. H.A. 1; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; G. A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Latin 2,3,4; Thes- pians 3,4; Band 1,2. DAVE ROSENBALM Rosy Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Sgt. at Arms 3; Vice-Pres. 4; Football 2,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Cross-Country 1; Track 1 ; Letterman 2, 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Prom King Cand. 3. JOHN JOSEPH SEALE F.T.A. 3; N.H.S. 2,3,4; Pres. 4; Journalism 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Exec. Board 2,3; Boy’s State Alternate 3; Prom Comm. 3. LINDA R. SEVERANCE Pep 1; S.S.S. 1,2,3; Secre. 2; Exec. Board 3; Latin 2,3,4; Pres. 4; N.H.S. 2,3,4; N.F.A.S. 3,4; Prom Comm. 3. SUSAN SHEPPARD Student Council 2,3,4; Sec. 4; N.H.S. 3,4; Lat- in 3,4; Exec. Board 3; Spanish 1,2; G.A.A. 1, 2,3; Pep 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Sec. 3; Prom Comm. 3; Journalism 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Stu- dent Council Workshop 4. Another studious day in college prep! 102 SANDRA SHERIDAN Sandy Spanish 1,2,3; Pep 2,3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Band 1, 2,3,4; Exec. Board 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Jour- nalism 4; Quill and Scorll 4. ANTOINETTE SIMINSKI Toni G.A.A. 1,2,3; Pep 1,2,3, 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Choir 1, 2,3,4. RAE ELLEN SHERRINGTON Never-Ready G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Spanish 3,4; Choir 2; Prom Queen Candi. 3; Student Council 1,2. MARCIA SLOSSON Marcy Latin 1 ; F.T.A. 1 ; Pep 1,4; S.S.S. 1,2, 3, 4; Exec. Board 3,4; Choir 4. During school, Mrs. Felling? John Halberstadt plays taps for Armistice Day. 103 C. STANLEY SMITH Stan Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2,3 ; Wrestling 1 ; Cross Country 1 ; Lettermen’s 1 . SANDRA RAE SMITH Samantha G.A.A. 1,2,4; F.H.A. 1.; Spanish 1,2; Pep 1,2,4; Speech 1,2; Sec. 2; Class Sec. 1. CRAIG SPROUT Root Football 1,2,3; Hi-Y 3,4; Prom Comm. 3. BONNIE S. STANLEY Bee-Wee Band 1,2, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; G.A.A. 1,2; Pep 1,2. RAYMOND STEFANKIEWICZ Ray Latin 1,2,3; F.T.A. 1; Thespians 2,3,4; Choir 1,2; Play Cast 2,3; Journ. Staff 4. FAYE DIANE STOWERS Stovepipe S.S.S. 1; G.A.A. 1,2; Pep 1,4; Prom Comm. 3. JERRY SULLIVAN Sully Audio-Visual 2. BONNIE JEAN SZILLAGE Bon S.S.S. 2,3; Choir 1,2. BONNIE ELIZABETH THOMPSON Cowpie Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Latin 2,3, 4; F.T.A. 3; G.A.A. 1, 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Band 1,2; Exec. Board 3; Prom Comm. 3; Journ. Staff 4. DONNA JEAN THOMPSON Latin 1,2, 3, 4,; G.A.A. 1; Pep 1; F.T.A. 1,2,3, 4; S.S.S. 2; Science 4 ; Thespians 4 ; Prom Comm. 3; Journ. Staff 4. 104 JOHN THRALL Latin 3,4; Science 4; Class Play Comm. 3. ALAN THUREN Al Hi-Y 2,3,4; Latin 3; Sgt. at Arms; Nat’l. Honor Soc. 2,3,4; Class President 3; Choir 1,2; Student Council 3 ; Prom Comm. 3; Bas- ketball 1,2, 3, 4; Golf 2, 3,4; Cross-Country 3,4. SALLY JEANNE TOMASIC F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Sun- shine 1; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4. MARTIN TRABER Marty Hi-Y 2,3,4; Thespians 3,4; Latin 1,2; Exec. Board 3,4 ; Prom King Candidate 3 ; Class Play 2,3,4; Football 1, 3,4; Prom Comm. Chairman. PETER UREMOVICH Huey Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Lettermen’s 2,3,4; Sgt. at Arms 3,4; Hi- Y 2,3,4; President 4; Vice-President 2; Choir 1,2 ; Mr. Football Candidate 4; All State, Football 4. WILLIAM VITH Wiff Andrean 1. JUDY WAGONER Jud Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Sunshine 2; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pari. 2; Project Chairman 3; President 4; Choir 1,2, 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Exec. Board 4. JEANETTE WALLACE Pep 1,2, 3,4; G.A.A. 1, 2; F.H.A. 4; Sunshine 1; Choir 1,2,4; Presi- dent 4; Exec. Board 1. JOSEPH WATERS Joe ANDREW JOHN WENCL Bruno Exec. Board 1 ; Her- mansville 1. 105 KAREN E. WESLEY G.A.A. 1,2; Latin 1,2,3, 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Exec. Board 3; Vice-Pres. 4; N.H.S. 2,3,4 Play 3; Journalism 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Prom Comm. 3; Exec. Board 4. HOPE WESSELS Hopie Pep 3,4; Spanish 3; F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 3. BETTY JEAN WHITE Butt Spanish 1; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Pep 1,2, 3, 4; Speech 2,3; Thespians 2,3,4; Adviser 3; Choir 1,2,3, 4; Sec. 2; Pres. 4; Exec. Board 3; Class Treas. 2; Prom Comm. 3 ; Play Director 2,3; Velveteens 3; Vocal teens 4. JACKY D. WHITWORTH Jack ALICE WIERMAN F.H.A. 1,2,4; S.S.S. 1, 2,3; Pep 1. SANDRA WIESMANN Slow G.A.A. 1,2,3; Sec. 2; Student Council 1. LON L. WITTER Wit German 1 ; Thespian 2, 3,4; Pres. 4; N.H.S. 2, 3,4; N.F.A.S. 3,4; Class Vice-Pres. 4 ; Exec. Board 3,4; Play 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1; Journalism 4; Boy’s State Alter. 3. JERRY WOJAHN W oily Hi-Y 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 1 ; Wrestling 1, 2,3,4. GERALD RAY WOTHERSPOON Jerry Hi-Y 1,2; Football 1; Wrestling 1; Track 1; Prom Comm. 3. SHARRON LYNN ZART Sherrie G.A.A. 4; Spanish 4; F.T.A. 4. 106 JERRY ZEHA Zebra Student Council 2, Football 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3,4; Basketball 1 . JERRY ZIMNY Zim Freshman Hi-Y, Junior Hi-Y, Prom King Can- didate; football 2. RICHARD ZIRKEL Rich Chesterton High School 1 , 2 . CHRISTINA MARIE ZUCCOLATO Tina G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 2; Executive Board 2, Prom Queen Candidate 3, Prom Chairman 3; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 1,2, 3, 4; Athletic Queen Candidate 1. Seniors not pictured; Edwin Czazasty Elizabeth Eich Sandra Yuro Rae Ellen is crowned Homecoming Queen. 107 Juniors Look Forward to Prom Junior class officers: 1. to r. — Rich Blaney, President; Bill Putz, Treasurer; Lorraine Vlasic, Secre- tary; Jim Aeschliman, Vice Presi- dent. Juniors build a whale of a float. The Junior class chose as its play, Mrs. McThing; it was a comedy presented November 16 and 17. A total of one thousand people attended the play, making a record-breaking income for a Junior class play. They also sponsored a dance after the play. The Juniors received an honorable mention for their float which was a whale that wiggled its tail, and had water coming out of its blowhole. The Jun- ior executive board chose rings with a green stone and the Pirate crest. This was the first year the Juniors received their rings early in the year. Bake sales contributed to the fund for the Junior Prom presented May 4. 108 J. Adams J. Aeschliman W. Anderson G. Anhold S. Apolzan L. Ashley D. Bacchus B. Bascom D. Bayus N. Bella J. Benton R. Blaney C. Blocker D. Blomiley R. Bloom J. Bonick J. Boyd P. Braatz M. Brooks J. Brown T. Bublitz H. Burrow R. Cadwell C. Campbell J. Castaldi D. Chumbler R. Clark M. Clarke R. Cole M. Cook J. Coster K. Coveris J. Croell S. Croley S. Cunningham L. Dance W. Davis L. Deuberry J. Dobis F. Draganowski J. Driscoll B. Eaton D. Eich J. Ekaitis W. Ensminger M. Etchison S. Farkas R. Fedorchak 109 Proudly Display Rings Sue Vedo, Bob Bloom, and Sue Croley watch the Hmm, Are you sure its poly-unsaturated ? big-hairy-gumdrop boys (Bob Kiburz and Phil Troop) ham it up. D. Fischer C. Fletcher R. Flick S. Foley M. Franz D. Fredley J. Froehling J. Gaines B. Galanis P. Gifford R. Goetschel S. Grant P. Guelfo S. Guernsey T. Hal sail M. Halsted B. Harris R. Herndon M. Hickman K. Hill S. Hintalla M. Hobbs B. Hrezo R. Ifyu L. Irwin W. Jensen R. Johnson D. Johnston L. Jones R. Jones ■ H no R. Kallenbach R. Kaser J. Kaurich J. Keegan J. Kelley R. Kiburz S. Kim D. Klemm M. Koedyker K. Koehler M. Kuczka G. Kwolek K. Lambrecht J. Lape R. Lathrop R. Lavery M. Lee H. Linkhart T. Lissey K. Lobsiger W. Logan C. Lokotzke G. Lotz D. Lowell G. Luttinen L. Mack L. Macy S. Martin M. Martinez G. Masak W. Matusak P. Maywald D. McBrayer B. McDade A. McKeny B. Meiselbar L. Mellinger J. Metcalf G. Meyers R. Mizera A. Monzulla A. Nelson K. Nelson M. Nelson T. Nelson T. Nicholls D. Olson S. Orelup 111 J. Padol A. Page L. Pagel S. Patellis D. Petri D. Phillips S. Pictor S. Pike G. Potter K. Primich S. Pudlo W. Putz J. Rainford G. Rainwater J. Regal P. Reibly C. Rerick B. Rhodes S. Rhodes N. Ritz C. Rivard G. Roessing S. Rose M. Rosenbaum S. Salmon M. Scheeringa L. Scheub E. Schmidt M. Schulatz L. Searer A scene from the Junior class play. 112 T. Sedita S. Seeley K. Semokaitis J. Shawyer R. Shepitka R. Sheridan J. Shipley L. Shipley D. Shirley P. Shults C. Smith E. Smith S. Smith S. Smith C. Sovich C. Spierling B. Staehli D. Stanley B. Stewart T. Steiner P. Stilley P. Stolz F. Stowers R. Svihra J. Tancos M. Thomas N. Thomas W. Thurston T. Todd J. Toleikis R. Tomb J. Toth M. Trigger P. Troup Will you play with me? 113 J. Tubich K. Tubich S. Tyler K. Underwood J. Vargo S. Vedo T. Vendl L. Vlasic S. Wagner P. Walter P. Ward E. Watterson J. Weaver J. Webster D. Westbury J. Whetsel K. White R. Wickberg B. Willis S. Windbigler C. Wise N. Walters C. Wood M. Yaros J. Zakutansky R. Zellers D. Zimny Who says “crime doesn’t pay”? 114 The Best Is Yet to Come Sophomore class officers: 1. to r. — Pam Heisterberg, Pres.; Fred Maihofer, V. Pres. ; Carol Book- waiter, Sec. ; Marilyn Gill, Treas. The sophomore class was very special this year since there were no freshmen. This year they had all the lavish attention of the upper classmen. Mr. Holderman, the sophomore’s sponsor had a very interesting and busy year for them. The class had the usual car-wash and bake sale; also for the second time in Merrillville’s memory a float was entered for the Homecoming parade. The feature of the float was a golden horse, and the theme was “Drum the Trojans off the Field.” The play was the most exciting and rewarding experience for the class. This year’s play was a comedy. After a year of not having a sophomore play, it was very well presented. It was co-spon- sored by Mrs. Lynch and Mr. Yule. The Merrillville sophomores had a very eventful change this year. For the first time in our school’s history the sophomores got to choose their rings at the end of the year. Of all the changes this year, the rings were the most welcomed and appreciated change. Fred Maihofer “drums up” the homecoming spirit. 115 C. Akerman, M. Ackerman, M. Adair, M. Anderson, R. Ashley, C. Atkins, D. Baessler, W. Bag- nell. M. Bajza, M. Barbauld, C. Bard- well, P. Beasley, R. Beaty, J. Bell, E. Belusky, B. Berg. J. Berta, L. Bewick, M. Bikoff, J. Bikos, L. Bishop, C. Bistrican, C. Bobeck, A. Bodak. C. Bookwalter, J. Bova, P. Bowen, L. Brunmeier, D. Brush, T. Burke, P. Cannon, D. Carpenter. C. Carrier, K. Castaldi, K. Cat- low, J. Chestovich, M. Cloyd, E. Cole, C. Conroy, L. Cook. D. Cooper, L. Corie, T. Cornell, R. Crim, G. Cmovich, M. Cuculic, C. Cunningham, M. Daege. B. Davis, J. Davis, S. Deaton, D. Demmon, D. Djukic, M. Dodds, C. Dougherty, V. Domianus. M. Drew, J. Earnest, D. Eaton, T. Ellis, E. Engbrecht, S. Esposita, L. Evers, J. Farrar. R. Farrington, J. Fernandez, C. Flynn, J. Eich, J. Flora, J. Foster, C. Fotch, B. Fox. J. Fox, J. Fox, W. Franzen, P. Freeman, K. Friedlund, M. Frogge, S. Fuller, J. Gaede. 116 T. Gavelek, S. Gay, H. Gearhart, K. Gergacz, M. Gill, R. Gill, J. Goldman, G. Gonzalea. M. Gransinger, J. Griffin, J. Hack- er, S. Haines, J. Halaschak, G. Halberstadt, L. Hamilton, M. Hamilton. D. Harlow, L. Harlow, D. Harris, L. Harris, C. Hathaway, S. Hayes, L. Haynes, R. Hays. P. Heisterberg, J. Herr, G. Herron, R. Hicks, R. Hill, G. Hill, L. Hines, J. Hinson. W. Hintalla, A. Hofmann, L. Hol- lan, T. Hrezo, P. Hunt, R. Huse, M. Jacobs, T. Jacobs. R. Janis, M. Jergens, K. Johnson, R. Johnson, W. Johnson, C. John- ston, G. Johnston, G. Jones. K. Jordan, N. Kay, D. Keegan, M. Kelley, N. Kelley, J. Key, Y. Kim, G. Kimble. The hectic rush to buses still prevails for underclassmen. 117 M. King, T. Kish, B. Kissinger, J. Klausman, J. Knaga, L. Knudson, F. Kolarich, L. Korpal. E. Korpella, S. Kialis, R. Kristoff, K. Kucan, J. Kuchar, E. Kwasny, B. Lafevre, N. Lahmers. M. Lawerence, J. Leach, J. Lee, H. Lenhardt, R. Levy, J. Lines, N. Ling, D. Lollis. M. Long, L. Lovall, K. Lovegrove, B. Lunsford, T. Lutz, J. Lyons, G. Macpherson, M. Mahoney. N. Maier, F. Maihofer, W. Malis, J. Mancilla, M. Markancek, E. Masson, J. Masterson, P. Maz- zaro. S. Mcfalls, M. Meiselbar, C. Mel- linger, S. Messina, C. Miller, P. Miller, G. Mohney, W. Monroe. Yoo Kim and Sae Kim show how its done in Korea. 118 L. Montgomery, P. Morrison, B. Morton, B. Mudrich, S. Mudrich, L. Mulesa, J. Mundell, M. Mun- dell. A. Murray, T. Murray, D. Neagu, J. Nelson, P. Nelson, S. Nelson, T. Nelson, E. Newnum. J. Nichols, S. Nichols, V. Nichols, H. Niksich, D. Noble, N. North- up, T. Novotny, S. Nuzzo. P. O’Hara, D. Olson, L. Orrell, J. Osika, C. Oosterhof, T. Owen, A. Page, L. Palm. R. Palmer, Y. Patellis, P. Paul, S. Pavlock, D. Pendleton, R. Pen- dleton, M. Peters, G. Peterson. S. Petretta, M. Petruska, R. Phil- lips, J. Philpott, P. Pilnak, J. Pin- tar, E. Pizzolato, G. Popovich. L. Porras, D. Porter, M. Pudlo, R. Putz, P. Racosky, J. Radinsky, M. Raduenz, P. Raikes. R. Rambo, C. Ratajec, S. Remp- is, S. Rerick, N. Rogers, D. Rohde, M. Rollett, F. Rongers. D. Roy, R. Rusak, J. Scheeringa, A. Schmidt, D. Scott, R. Seale, S. Searer, T. Shaffner. R. Shearer, J. Shell, B. Shirley, J. Simpson, G. Smith, D. Smith, G. Smith, J. Smith. 119 J. Smith, P. Smith, R. Snemis, B. Sobat, D. Sonaty, S. Sorrick, J. Spitz, L. Schiefer. D. Schewanick, R. Stickle, D. Stockier, R. Stoikowitz, S. Stowers, D. Strong, B. Sullivan, D. Sullivan. K. Sutton, S. Syvertsen, R. Szill- age, J. Taylor, K. Taylor, P. Tay- lor, J. Thompson, S. Toth. C. Trigger, J. Tuminello, M. Twy- man, J. Vandusseldorp, S. Vedo, E. Vela, L. Villarreal, J. Wade. J. Wegman, S. Widup, M. Wil- liams, C. Windbigler, D. Witter, S. Wraight, M. Yelachich, M. Yugo. 120 Index Ackerman, Clarence 14,55,116 Ackerman, Mike 28,47,52,116 Adair, Marsha 116 Adams, Alene 44,86 Adams, Judith 44,109 Aeschliman, James 28,96,108,109 Andersen, William 109 Anderson, Micheal 47,51,116 Anhold, Gordon 109 Apolzan, Sharon 109 Ashley, Leslie 14,55,109 Ashley, Robert 47,116 Ashton, Cynthia 19,86 Atkins, Caroline 116 Austin, Thomas 86 Bacchus, Donna 109 Baessler, Darlene 116 Bagnell, Walter 116 Ballarino, Sharon 44,86 Barbauld, Mary 116 Bard well, Carol 116 Bascom, Barbara 109 Bayus, Donna 109 Beasley, Phyllis 45,51,11 6 Beaty, Barbara 86 Beaty, Phyllis 10,11,54,86 Beaty, Robert 116 Bell, Gerald 86 Bell, John 116 Bella, Nick 11,109 Belusky, Elaine 51,60,116 Benton, John 36,46,109 Berg, Billie 116 Berta, Janet 69,1 16 Bewick, Linda 51,116 Bikoff, Mike 25,47,116 Bikos, John 47,1 16 Birk, Twila 1 16 Bishop, Linda 116 Bistrican, Carol 116 Blaney, Rich 52,57,108,109 Blaze, Shari 86 Bley, Judy 19,58,63,86 Blissmer, Martin 86 Blocker, Cheryl 109 Blomiley, Dennis 10,109 Bloom, Robert 14,55,109,110 Bobcck, Connie 48,116 Bodak, Alex 1 16 Bonick, John 36,46,109 . Bookwalter, Carol 115,116 Hi Borrman, Sandra 87 Bova, Joe 32,1 16 Bowen, Pat 10,1 16 Boyd, Judy 109 Braatz, Marie 109 Brakely, Larry 49,87 Brooks, Marsha 109 Brooks, Mike 87 Brown, Janice 109 Brunmeier, Linda 52,116 Brush, Doug 28,116 Bublitz, Tom 14,49,54,55,109,114 Buggie, Janice 87 Burdan, Donna 48,87 Burrow, Harold 109 Cadwell. Robert 109 Calvert, Robert 87 Campbell, Sheryl 109 Cannon, Pat 116 Carpenter, Dale 116 Carrier, Charles 116 Castaldi, Jim 46,109 Castaldi, Ken 28,51,116 Catlow, Kathy 42,50,116 Charlesworth, John 87 Cheney, Greg 49,54,55,87 Chestovich, Felicia 87 Chestovich, Judy 44,116 Chumbler, David 24,109 Clark, Ron 24,46,51,109 Clarke, Martha 14,109 Cloyd, Marilyn 116 Cole, Rich 1 16 Cook, Jim 88 Cook, Linda 51,1 16 Cook, Mike 49,109 Cool, Jerry 88 Cooper, Cheryl 88 Cooper, Darian 116 Cooper, Linda 44,88 Corie, Loretta 1 1 6 Coster, Joe 28,36,46,109 Coveris, Kristine 109 Crim, Randy 116 Crnovich, George 116 Corell, Joe 49,109 Croley, Susan 14,55,109,1 10 Cunningham, Connie 69,1 16 Cunningham, Steve 109 Daege, Barbara 88 Daege, Marie 44,116 Damascus, Shirley 44,88 Dance, Linda 109 Daniel, Joan 45,54,56,57,85,88 Davis, Barbara 116 Davis, Janet 1 16 Davis, Willie 109 Day, Alan 10,24,26,36,37,41,46,88 Deaton, Susan 45,116 DeBoe, Betty 88 Deible, Charlie 9,19,46,53,55,57,58, 63,67,84,88 Demmon, Dennis 47,116 Deuberry, Linda 68,109 Djukic, Dan 1 16 Dobis, Jim 38,41,109 Dodds, Marsha 1 16 Dmianus, Val 43,69,116 Dougherty, Charles 47,116 Draganowski, Fred 54,109 Driscoll, Joe 38,50,52,54,109 Dugle, Mike 89 Earnest, Janice 116 Eaton, Dennis 24,47,116 Eich, Diane 48,109 Ekaitis, Clay 28,46,109 Ellis, Tim 1 16 Engelhart, Dick 28,33,41,70,89 Ensminger, Walt 109 Erdelac, Dennis 89 Esposita, Susan 6,48,61,116 Etchison, Dan 67,89 Etchison, Michele 109 Evers, Linda 11,116 Fabrici, Janice 89 Fantin, Jack 89 Farkas, Sandy 109 Farrar, Jim 116 Farrington, Roger 11,52,116 Faulkner, Bob 89 Fedorchak, George 89 Fedorchak, Ron 14,70,109 Fernandez, Joe 51,1 16 Fedorchak ,Ron 14,70,109 Fernandez, Joe 51,116 Fieser, Roger 8,9,20,24,26,41,57,84,89 Fischer, Donna 44,1 10 Fitzgerald, Bruce 50,52 Fletcher, Carolyn 52 Flick. Becky 1 10 Flora. Jim 47,1 16 Foley, Susan 48,52,110 Foster, John 49,1 16 Fotch, Carl 11,52,116 Fox, Charlotte 50,89 Fox, Bernard 116 Fox, Jeffery 32,37,116 Fox, Jerry 32,47,1 16 Frank, Bill 24,26,46,90 Franko, Charles 90 Franz, Maryann 110 Franzen, Bill 32,1 16 Fredley, Dave 1 10 Freeman, Dan 90 Freeman, Pat 51,116 Friedlund, Keith 10,47,116 Froehling, Judy 110 Frogge, Mike 32,37,47, 116 Fuller, Sharon 1 16 Gaede, Jerry 38,47,116 Gaines, Janet 44,110 Galanis, Barbara 110 Garwood, Jim 90 Gavelek, Tanya 10,117 Gay, Bob 33,36,46,56,57,80 Gay, Steve 47,117 Gearhart, Howard 24,26,32,47,65,117 Gifford, Paul 110 Gill, Jerry 46,90 Gill, Marilyn 115,117 Gill, Randall 50,117 Gilliam, Ken 11,19,53,54,56,90 Gilrowski, George 8,9,24,26,36,37,41, 46,90 Goetschel, Bob 110 Goldman, John 117 Gonzalez, Georgianna 117 Gott, Karen 90 Gransinger, Marlene 17,45,51,57,60, 117 Grant, Donna 20,43,84,90 Grant, Sande 43,51,110 Griffin, Dottie 44,91 Griffin, John 1 17 Groza, Bill 91 Guelfo, Pete 110 Guernsey, Sandra 1 1 0 Gullic, Gary 10,11,54,71,91 Gustafson, Sue 51,56,91 Hacker, Janet 11,43,45,117 Haines. Suzanne 1 1 7 Halaschak, Joe 37,47,117 Halberstadt, Glenn 49,117 Halberstadt, John 11,49,55,56,58,63,91, 103 Halsall, Tom 1 10 Halsted, Kerry 52,91 Halsted, Mike 46,110 Hamilton, Linda 1 17 Hamilton, Mary 1 1 7 Hansen, Ron 49,91 Hardt, Rich 11,19,46,52,54,55,91 Harlow, Darlene 45,117 Harlow, Loren 47,117 Harper, Tom 70,91 Harris, Brenda 110 Harris, Debbie 10,45,117 Harris, Luana 1 1 7 Hathaway, Carol 1 1 7 Hayes, Donald 54,91 Hayes, Gloria 92 Haynes, Linda 117 Hays. Bob 117 Hegedes, Olive 92 Heisterberg, Pam 45,57,115,117 Herndon, Regina 1 10 Herr, Janice 1 17 Herron, Doug 70,92 Herron, Glenna 51.117 Hickman, Mary 52,110 Hicks, Russel 1 1 7 Hill, Gary 1 1 7 Hill, Karen 11,110 Hill, Rich 117 Hines, Linda 117 Hintalla, Bill 47,117 121 Hintalla, Sue 14,52,110 Hobbs, Merry 110 Hofmann, Allen 24,47,117 Hollan, Linda 1 17 Hollingsworth, Dave 19,24,26,92 Holloman, John 19,24,26,36,37,41,46, 92 Hornak, Ann 92 Hrezo, Ray 65,1 10 Hrezo, Tom 117 Huffmaster, Michael 92 Hull, Shirley 44,92 Hunt, Pe£gy 69,117 Huse, Bob 10,117 Idzior, Bill 54,92 Ifyu, Bob 110 Irwin, Lynn 1 10 Jachimczak, Walt 10,11,19,54,71,92 Jacobs, Bill 24,46,93 Jacobs, Mike 117 Jacobs, Teresa 117 Jensen, Wade 52,110 Jergens, Mike 117 Johnson, Bob 54,110,114 Johnson, Karen 117 Johnson, Nancy 93 Johnson, Roger 24,47,117 Johnson, Warren 51,117 Johnston, Craig 1 1 7 Johnston, Dixie 11,110 Johnston, Gregory 117 Johnston, Mark 9,24,25,26,41,93 Jones, Geneva 69,117 Jones, Joe 54,93 Jones, Lillian 1 10 Jones, Paul 10,18,46,55,56,57,58,61,63, 93 Jones, Ron 56,1 10 Jordan, Kathy 117 Josleyn, Wilma 51 Kaczmarek, Nancy 58,63,93 Kalinowski, Anthony 93 Kallenbach, Rick 41,56,111 Kaser, Bob 111 Kawrich, Jim 1 1 1 Kay, Nancy 117 Kaznak, Leilani 48,56,93 Keaveney, John 19,24,41,46,93 Keegan, Don 61,117 Keegan, Jerry 1 1 1 Kelly, Mike 28,32,47,51,117 Kelly, Nancy 51,117 Kelly, Judy 14,15,111 Kesler, Bill 46,93 Key, Jim 47,117 Key, JoAnne 19,58,63,94 Kiburz, Bob 11,14,22,24,36,50,55,56, 110,111 Kiburz, Janice 11,50,54,56,61,94 Kim, Sae 64, 1 1 1 , 1 1 8 Kim, Yoo 64,117,118 Kimble, George 1 1 7 King, Margaret 117 Kish, T om 1 1 8 Kissinger, Bill 118 Kissinger, Liz 94 Klausman, Jerry 118 Klemm, Dean 1 1 1 Knaga, Jerry 24,26,32,41,118 Knudsen, Linda 118 Koedyker, Marsha 10,11,14,51,111 Koehler, Karan 1 1 1 Kolarich, Frank 118 Koldus, Liz 94 Korpella, Ed 118 Koves, John 54,94 Kralis, Cheryl 118 Kristoff, Ron 1 1 8 Kucan, Carole 56,58,63,94 Index Kucan, Kathy 45,118 Kuchar, Judy 9,118 Kuczka, Martha 1 1 1 Kustron, John 46,54,71,94 Kwasny, Ellen 44,118 Kwolek, Gloria 42,44,1 1 1 La Fevre, Brenda 1 18 Lahmers, Nancy 51,118 Lambrecht, Konrad 1 1 1 Lape, Judy 111 Larson, Suzie 17 Lathrop, Bob 1 1 1 Lavery, Bob 28,36,111 Lawrence, Mary 10,11,118 Layman, Lynn 6,44,48,94 Lee, Jo Ellen 11,118 Lee, Mike 111 Leith, Linda 44,58,63,94 Lenhardt, Howard 118 Levy, Roger 28,118 Lewin, Pam 44,94 Lines, Dan 1 1 Lines, John 32,37,50,118 Ling, Nancy 118 Linkhart, Helen 56,60,111 Lisman, Claudia 58,63,64,85 Lissey, Tom 1 1 1 Lobody, Steve 95 Lobsiger, Kathy 57,1 1 1 Loftain, Ray 11,36,95 Logan, Wayne 111 Lokotzke, Carol 111 Lollis, Dale 11,24,26,41,46,54,95 Lollis, Dave 11,47,118 Long, Merikay 10,118 Lotz, Gretchen 111 Lovall, Larry 64, 1 1 8 Lovegrove, Kathy 118 Lowell, Dave 1 1 1 Luedtke, Ken 11,24,26,41,46,54,95 Lunsford, Brian 10,11,24,36,47,118 Luttinen, Gail 10,11,14,28,55,56,111 Lutz, Terry 1 18 Lyons, Jeff 32,1 18 Lyons, Pam 65,95 Mack, Leon 1 1 1 MacPherson, Gary 38,47,80,118 Macy, Larry 10,11,111 Magee, Lynette 96 Mahoney, May 51,118 Maier, Nadean 62,118 Maihofer, Fred 24,26,41,45,47,51,115, 118 Malis, Walt 118 Malizzo, Eloise 43,96 Mancillo, Joe 118 Marich, Tom 96 Markancek, Molly 11,50,53,118 Markovich, Linda 44,96 Marshall, Phil 19,96 Martin, Sandra 10,11,111 Martin, Tom 11,41,46,67,96 Martinez, Mary 24,36,46,111 Marx, Judy 44,58,63,66,97 Masak, Gary 111 Massey, Terry 19,24,97 Masson, Ed 118 Masteller, Judy 19,55,56,85,97 Masterson, Jim 118 Matusak, Walt 111 Maxwell, Chris 19,55,97 Maywald, Pat 14,50,56,111 Mazzaro, Pat 1 18 McBrayer, Jane 48,1 1 1 McCracken, Ray 87 McDade, Barbara 111 McKeny, Allan 1 1 1 McLaughlin, Bill 98 McLaughlin, Judy 98 McLean, Kathy 44,98 Meiselbar, Billie 1 1 1 Meiselbar, Mary 118 Mellinger, Charles 47,118 Mellinger, Lynn 42,51,111 Messina, Sandy 61,118 Metcalf, Jim 28,51,66,111 Meyer, George 14 Meyer, Wayne 98 Miklos, Carol 44,98 Miklos, Roger 98 Miller, Carol 51,68,118 Miller, Patrick 118 Mikula, Maxine 98 Milobar, Dan 98 Mitchell, Barbara 65,98 Mizera, Bob 46,111 Mohney, Gay 48,118 Monroe, Wayne 24,32,47,118 Montgomery, Linda 119 Monzulla, Alice 1 1 1 Morrison, Pam 119 Mortan, Barbara 10,11,119 Mudrich, Barbara 119 Mudrich, Pete 38,71,98 Mudrich, Shirley 119 Mulesa, Lorraine 51,119 Mundell, Jim 47,119 Mundell, Marcia 119 Murray, Alan 1 1 9 Murray, Tom 47,119 Nelson, Alice 52,1 1 1 Nelson, Jim 49,119 Nelson, Karen 11,48,111 Nelson, Margaret 10,45,48,111 Nelson, Pat 1 1 9 Nelson, Sandy 119 Nelson, Tim 47,1 19 Nelson, Tom 14,50,56,1 1 1 Newnum, Elizabeth 69,119 Newnum, Glenna 98 Nichalls, Tom 24,46,111 Nichals, Janalee 40,43,45,119 Nichols, jim 28,36,37,41,99 Nichols, Steve 119 Nichols, Virginia 119 Niksch, Donna 45,56,58,63,67,99 Niksich, Harriet 44,51,119 Noble, Doug 119 Northup, Nancy 1 1 9 Novak, Allene 22,42,45,99 Novak, Janice 19,44,99 Novatny, Tom 11,119 Nuzzo, Lee 99 Nuzzo, Sandy 62,114 Ohara, Pat 119 Olson, Dale 19,99 Olson, Daria 43,119 Olson, Diane 62,119 Orelup, Susan 44,111 Orosz, Diane 44,99 Orrell, Larry 52,119 Osika, James 119 Osttund, Elaine 99 Owen, Tom 11,119 Padol, Jayse 1 12 Page, Allen 11,119 Page, Anita 11,112 Page!, Deanna 44,99 Pagel, Linda 1 12 Pall, Jim 119 Palm, Linda 119 Palmer, Rich 1 19 Patellis, Scott 41,112 Patellis, Yuonne 51,57,119 Paul, Paulette 119 Paulock, Barbara 99 Payne, Alice 100 Payne, Ruth 100 122 Pendleton, Doretta 45,119 Pendleton, Robert 11,51,119 Perrin, Frank 100 Peters, Marcia 119 Peterson, George 11,119 Petri, Dennis 1 12 Petretta, Cheryl 52,119 Phillips, Dennis 1 12 Phillips, Robert 119 Philpott, Joyce 1 19 Pictor, Sheryl 1 1 2 Pke, Sue 51,112 Pilnak, Pat 1 19 Pintar, Ed 100 Pintar, Jim 1 19 Popovich, Gaye 1 19 Parras, Leongo 119 Porter, Dale 119 Potter, Glenn 112 Predaina, Sherry 101 Primich, Kathy 52,112 Pudlo, Mary 119 Putz, Bill 46,52,57,108,112 Putz, Rick 1 19 Racosky, Keith 10,119 Radinsky, June 68,119 Radu, Carol 101 Raduenz, Marilyn 10,50,119 Rainford, Jean 14, 15,50,52,55,56,64, 112 Rainwater, Gladys 112 Raikes, Peggy 119 Ratajec, Connie 119 Regal, Judy 112 Reibly, Bruce 24,26,46,101 Reibly, Pam 44,71,112 Rempis, Steve 38,119 Rerick, Carol 112 Rerick, Sharon 119 Rewerts, Lynnette 18,45,55,58,63,101 Rhodes, Barbara 44,112 Rhodes, Susan 112 Rice, Brian 54,101 Rimer, Bill 24,101 Ritchie, Shirlee 19,55,102 Ritz, Nancy 112 Rivard, Charleen 52,112 Roessing, Gerald 54,112 Rogers, Nancy 69,119 Rohde, Dorothy 45,51,1 19 Rollett, Margaret 119 Rongers, Frank 47,60,119 Roos, Barbara 19,102 Rose, Shellie 112 Rosenbaum, Dave 24,26,41,102 Rosenbaum, Margo 44,112 Roy, Dianne 47,60,119 Rusak, Richard 119 Salman, Sherri 112 Scheeringa, Joyce 119 Seheeringa, Marlene 1 1 2 Scheub, Larry 112 Schmidt, A1 24,47,51,119 Schmidt, Eric 36,41,112 Schulatz, Mary 112 Scott, Diana 119 Seale, John 56,58,63,102 Seale, Ruth 10,44,119 Searer, Lila 112 Searer, Sandy 68,119 Sedita, Rosemary 45,48,50,112 Seeley, Scott 11,54,113 Semokaitis, Kapaka 10,11,22,53,59,113 Severance, Linda 22,53,56,60,85,102 Shaffner, Terry 47,1 19 Shawver, Jacqueline 44,1 13 Shearer, Richard 47,119 Shell, Jane 119 Shepitka, Rodney 36,46,113 Sheppard, Susan 10,56,57,58,63,102 Sheridan, Robert 16,113 Index Sheridan, Sandy 10,58,63,103 Sherrington, Rae Ellen 8,9,44,51,103 Shipley, John 14,24,113 Shipley, Larry 1 13 Shirley, Don 11,113 Shirley, Robert 119 Shults, Carol 11,44,103 Shults, Pat 10,1 13 Siminski, Toni 44,63,103 Simpson, Jay 11,51,119 Slosson, Marcia 6,48,58,103 Smith, Arlene 119 Smith, Craig 49,1 13 Smith, Clinton 104 Smith, David 11,50,119 Smith, Elizabeth 1 13 Smith, Glenn 11,119 Smith, Greg 50,1 19 Smith, John 120 Smith, James 120 Smith, Sandy 19,48,104 Smith, Sharon 113 Smith, Sue 113 Snemis, Rita 120 Sobat, William 28,51,120 Sonaty, Danny 1 20 Sorrick, Sharon 120 Sovich, Carol 113 Spiering, Candy 113 Spitz, John 120 Sprout, Craig 104 Stanley, Bonnie 10,104 Stanley, Don 113 Stefankiewicz, Ray 55,58,63,104 Stewart, Bonnie 113 Steiner, Tom 24,26,41,56,57,113 Stickle, Russ 64,120 Stilley, Pat 113 Stockier, Dave 28,50,120 Stolz, Paulette 79,113 Stoikowitz, Rich 120 Stowers, Faith 1 13 Stowers, Faye 104 Stowers, Sandy 44,120 Strong, Robert 49,120 Sullivan, Barb 120 Sullivan, Jerry 104 Sutton, Kathy 120 Svihra, Ray 10,11,113 Syvertsen, Sheryl 120 Szillage, Bonnie 104 Szillage, Robert 120 Tancos, Judy 10,113 Taylor, Joan 120 Taylor, Kathy 51,57,120 Taylor, Paul 120 Thomas, Marilyn 113 Thomas, Nicholas 10,11,115 Thompson, Bonnie 63,71,104 Thompson, Donna 19,45,54,55,58,63, 104 Thompson, Jim 120 Thrall, John 54,105 Thuren, Alan 38,41,46,56,105 Thurston, Wilma 113 Todd, Lorraine 50,113 Toleikis, John 1 13 Tomasic, Sally 68,105 Tomb, Ron 1 13 Toth, Jo Ellen 113 Toth, Sandra 120 Traber, Marty 24,46,55,105 Trigger, Carolyn 10,120 Trigger, Marilyn 10,113 Troup, Phil 14,54,55,60,110,113 Tubich, Janet 44,1 14 Tubich, Kathy 44,51,114 Tuminello, James 37,120 Twyman, Mary 48,120 Tyler, Sharon 114 Underwood, Ken 36,114 Uremovich, Pete 24,26,33,41,46,105 Vargo, Jim 24,1 14 Vedo, Suzanne 14,50,52,53,55,110, 114 Vedo, Steve 50,120 Vella, Elyse 120 Vendl, Thom 14,50,55,114 Villarreal, Linda 51,120 Vith, Bill 105 Vlasic, Lorraine 14,44,50,51,55,56,108, 114 Wade, Janet 48,120 Wagner, Shirley 42,114 Wagoner, Judy 44,58,63,105 Wallace, Jeannette 44,105 Walter, Pat 1 14 Ward, Paul 114 Waters, Joe 28,105 Waterson, Ed 49,114 Weaver, Joyce 1 14 Webster, Janet 14,44,45,114 Wegman, JoAnne 48,120 Wencl, Andy 105 Wesley, Karen 19,45,56,58,63,106 Wessels, Flope 106 Westbury, Don 114 Whetsel, John 26,36,41,46,114 White, Betty 55,106 White, Kirk 114 Whitworth, Jack 106 Wickberg, Ruth 14,54,55,114 Widup, Sue 120 Wierman, Alice 44,106 Wiesman, Sandy 67,106 Williams, Mike 32,120 Willis, Becky 10,11,48,54,114 Windbigler, Chuck 120 Windbigler, Sue 114 Wise, Carol 1 14 Witter, Durk 47,120 W ' itter, Lon 19,22,36,37,55,56,84,106 Wood, Carol 114 Wojahn, Jerry 106 Walters, Nancy 114 Wotherspoon, Jerry 106 Wraight, Sandy 120 Yoros, Mike 1 1 4 Yugo, Nike 47,120 Zakutansky, Joe 114 Zart, Sharon 45,48,51,106 Zellers, Roger 28,114 Zeha, Jerry 24,26,41,107 Zimny, Diane 42,51 Zimny, Jerry 107 Zirkel, Rich 107 Zuccoloto, Tina 17,43,107 123 Autographs