Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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.

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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