Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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.

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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.