Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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.

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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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Because of their outstanding scholastic ability Linda Bishop and Pat O Hara were ranked as valedictorian and salutatorian respectively of the graduating class of 1965. Pam Heisterberg was voted by the senior class to be the recipient of the honorable DAR award for outstand- ing citizenship, patriotism, and schol- arship. Outstanding Students Merit Recognition Besides the DAR, Betty Crocker Contest winner, Optomist Award winners, valedictorian, and salu- tatorian pictured here, seniors were also honored by being chosen to attend the Hoosier State held at Indiana University. Representing the class of 1965 were Val Domianus, Cathy Catlow, Glenn Smith, and Greg Smith. This year’s Optimist Clqb award went to Glenn Smith and Pam Heisterberg for their scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. Carol Miller was awarded the Betty Crocker award by the home economics department. She won this honor by taking a Betty Crocker qualification test. 20