Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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PROM COURT — (FRONT ROW) R. Johnson, K. Taylor, P. Heisterberg, F. Maihof- er, Deaton, J. Eich. (SECOND ROW) S. Rerick, M. Long, M. Mundell, N. Lahmers, E. Belusky, S. Wraight. (THIRD ROW) D. Witter, G. Smith, T. Nelson, J. Fox, M. Bikoff. (FOURTH ROW) King Rick Putz, Queen Janet Hacker. Janet and Rick Reign Over “ Whispering Sands ” Highlighting last years activities was the Junior- Senior Prom. On the evening of May 3, the MHS gymnasium was transformed into a warm and beauti- ful night on the Arabian desert. The theme, “Whisper- ing Sands”, was illustrated by the colorful Arabian scenery. The formally attired couples danced to the music of Buddy Presner’s dance band. Toward the end of the evening the climax came with the crowning of Janet Hacker and Rick Putz as the new Prom Royalty for 1964. Janet and Rick were chosen from twelve Junior boys and twelve girls. Refreshments were served by six Sophomore couples, dressed in the native costumes of an Arabian harem and slaves. The girls wore veils over their faces and the boys bright fez hats. The Post Prom party was given at the Sherwood Club where the couples were entertained by Oscar Hamod and his Majesties. Craig Smith and Steve Cunningham receive refresh- ments from server Nancy Ford. 18

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Carole Derr was chosen by the entire student body to reign as queen of the 1964-65 Homecoming, the an- nual work of the Student Council. Her attendants were Marianne Mahoney, Marilyn Gill, and Elaine Belusky. Half-time, adorned by the thrilling perform- ance of the Marching Pirates, brought with it the an- nouncement of the winning floats from the parade, with the Band effort for first place. The week-end also saw the return of alumni to watch the victorious Pi- rates defeat the Indians of Portage 19 — 0. Traditions were changed this year. The queen can- didate followed the collegiate idea of no formals at the game’s half-time procedures, and the dance, “In- dian Summer” with its appropriate decorations, was a turn-about with the largest attendance in several years. The football team picked from their ranks Jerry Fox as the recipient of the Mr. Football title. Other nom- inees for this honor were Mike Bikoff, Fred Maihofer, and Wayne Monroe. Jerry Fox, Mr. Football, proudly accepts congratula- tions from Janalee Nichols as she gives him the tradi- tional football the entire team has autographed. Ingenuity and imagination show clearly in the Ger- man Club entry in the Homecoming Parade. The Marching Pirates make a proud showing for MHS during the parade. 17

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Just before the announce- ment of the king and queen as all wait anxiously, ten- sion is high. Gracefully after the Grand March Janet and Rick lead the coronation dance. Surrounded by the essence of an Arabian desert, the couples drift romantically to Buddy Presner’s musical strains.