Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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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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