Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 212 of the 1969 volume:

Afternoon pep sessions take enthusiastic MHS stu- The doors of Merrillville High School witness the dents away from the school desk for a short time. yearly flow of students coming and alumni leaving. Life is full of experiences. We begin to live these experiences the minute we are born. As we mature, experience is replaced by reason — reason which makes us follow knowledge — reason which makes us stop and ask ourselves: Who are we? Who should we be? Where are we going? How will we get there? What is it TO BE ALIVE? What is it TO BE ALIVE? 2 — To be alive Table of Contents Activities 13 Academics 43 Organizations 97 Sports 73 Album 137 Faculty 141 Sophomores 150 Juniors 160 Seniors 168 Directory 190 Senior 190 Faculty 194 Index 195 Taking Polaroid pictures for the sport page of the Mirror gives Peg Robinson instant pleasure. To be alive — 3 Students maturate with Intellect and emotions combine in activities for a true cognition of reality. The vibrations of the Basooties set the pace for the annual Homecoming dance in Engelhart gym. The cake presented to the basketball team by Pep Thespian Linda Petrovich relives the Nativity in the Club satisfies the appetites of hungry team members. Christmas concert, Christmas Greeting.” 4 — Activities many student activities Letting down after continuous moments of anxiety, senior Nancy Dunklau expresses her delight at being chosen 1969 Basketball Homecoming Queen. Activities — 5 We learn of yesterday, today and tomorrow. We learn of things our books will never teach. The world is in our hands. Savor of the past, taste of the future blend in life today Sugar, salt, flour . . . Nancy Owen finds perfection every time. Practical application develops technique and skill in shop classes. 6 — Introduction Introduction — 7 Victory thunders— defeat fades away 8 — Introduction Exhaustion seems to explain the awkward posture of Jeff Draper as he waits to re-enter the game. Struggling for a pin, Pat Bailey decides that the posi- tion of his opponent should be altered. Body and mind merge to answer competition — the internal conflict of self and the strife against others. Setting the ball on its course, Terry Demmon refuses to let the Devil offense foil his attempt. Introduction — 9 Excellence proceeds from coordination of diversified ideas Robbie Jones and Len Spiece discuss increasing Ger- man Club ' s treasury by selling candy. Miss Marilou Carlson expresses her amusement to Mr. John Butler of Elmhurst High School at receiving ma- terial on “How to Commit Suicide” from her publications students at the Quill and Scroll Awards Banquet. 10 — Organizations To work alone is to work with an opinion. Together we work with ideas — ideas which can be developed into organized methods — ideas which will do the most people the greatest good. Speech club members Terry Minard and Charlie Hollo- man travel to the Island of Tonga” to demonstrate their take-off on TV commercials. Special education students at Miller School are fasci- nated by the Christmas gifts given to them by FTA members Denise Kurtis and Karen Myer. Organization: Each day is a beginning; each day I am new — more than yesterday, less than tomorrow. Outer self reflects inner essence of our existence f His countenance expresses Mark Robertson ' s engross- ment. I Deep contemplation is reflected by Nancy Patterson. A smiling face displays Georgia Angelov’s vivacity. 12 — Activities Division “Knock ’Em Dizney” chant senior Pirateers. Dress rehearsal for Gertie the Greeting Card Girl gives Thespians Robin Nelson, Nancy Edwards and Pam Sheri- dan time to make last minute changes. The making up of witches Georgia Angelov, Sue Col- lins, and Terry Thrash add essential color to the ju- nior class play, Dinny and the Witches.” A select few of the large “Up With People” group, consisting of teenagers from all over the world, en- thusiastically perform for MHS audiences. Our 14 — Activities If we were to take a day out of time, we could dissect it into not hours, or minutes, or even seconds, but instead split it into stages of our development. The outcome of this process would be a never-ending list of activities — sometimes similar but always diverse. insight broadens as we try the untried Painting the Fantasy Land characters of senior hall requires the steady hands of Tom Simpson and Sue Fezcko. Contestants Mr. Weidenbener, Mr. Gran and Mr. Tolan model in the language-sponsored teacher’s leg contest.” Activitie: Powder Puff players didn’t let rain stop them from making touchdowns. Dana Femiak, Jane Clarke and Cindy Franz spend lunch hours dancing. r m — v Halloween theme sets spirit; sophs victors in powder puff “We’ll trick the Troopers and treat the Pirates,” chanted the Pepteens at the Homecoming pep session. Dressed in Halloween costumes the Pepteens presented each football player with homecoming mums for his parents. Sophomores emerged victorious in the annual Homecoming powder puff football game on Thursday night with a 13-0 defeat over the junior team, followed by a 7-0 victory over the senior team. As part of homecoming pep session, Pep- teens did a skit in which they tricked the Troopers and treated the Pirates. Sophomore powder puffs, Leoma Lovegrove and Terry Holderman, present their coaches, Mr. Thorne, Mr. Yeoman and Mr. Weidenbener with miniature footballs as tokens of Rushing for a touchdown, Linda Machia is appreciation for their hard work. blocked by Gayle Cieszkiewicz. Spirit remains sunny despite rain Rainy and windy weather did not stop the annual Homecoming Parade from starting promptly at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. Heading the pa- rade were the Student Council officers. In addition to the usual float and car entries, the football team rode on a large semi-truck in the parade. Winding up the parade were the Marching Pirates. On each side of the band, the Pomettes, with their drooping pom-poms, continued marching despite the stormy weather. The various entries proceeded down Broadway as the Homecoming parade moved to the high school for the powder puff game at Demaree Field, where energetic female ath- letes provided entertainment by dis- playing their skill in football. Symbolizing “before reduction is Dave Reberg atop the second place junior class float. Mr. Football and Queen candidates are Rick Jones, Jeff Hansen, Dinah Maihofer, Nancy Dunklau, Debby Wysocki, Tom Simpson, Deb- bie Petrain and Steve Anton. ii - 1 L- J - t It | . ' j With the theme Fight Trooper Mouth, Spanish Club was named this year’s owner of the traveling trophy for best Homecoming float. Led by drum major Paul Pieroni, the Marching Pirates kept up the rhythm of the parade. Building spirit for the big game are the 1968 fighting Pirates riding atop a semi. Homecoming — 19 Tom Simpson proudly accepts the title of Mr. Football for 1968. Queen Dinah Maihofer rules; ' Homecoming Haunf bewitches Halftime brought Homecoming ac- tivities to a climax with the an- nouncement of Mr. Football Tom Simpson and Queen Dinah Maihofer at the annual Homecoming game at Demaree Field Friday, Oct. 17. Following the crowning of the queen and her presentation of red roses and a gold locket, her court re- ceived yellow roses and necklaces from the Student Council officers. Anticipation and suspense con- tinued to mount prior to the an- nouncement of the winners in the float divisions. For the first time, Student Council presented a large traveling trophy to the winning float. Spanish Club’s float “Fight Trooper Mouth won the award. Future Homemakers of America and Future Volunteering as servers, freshmen parti- cipate in high school activities. “Homecoming Haunt” creates the mood for many couples at the dance. Secretaries of America tied for top honors in the car division. Following halftime, the Pirates suffered a defeat at the hands of Gary Wirt Troopers, 30-13. The traditional semi-formal dance “Homecoming Haunt” was held Sat- urday, Oct. 19, from 7-11 p.m., bringing the week of Homecoming activities to a close. Providing the music for the occasion were the “Basooties. Black cats on a white picket fence, witches and dark lighting all helped to create a “haunting mood in the Engelhart Gym. Adding to the Hallo- ween theme were the pumpkins, black cat nut cups and orange and black napkins on each table. Homecoming — 21 Come on, old man, give me your seat for this dollar,” bribes Tony to enable him to have Andrew ' s seat next to Mayme. ' Ladies of the Jury ' is final play for seniors Fred Ballard’s “Ladies of the Jury,” a courtroom drama, was pre- sented by the Senior class April 24, 25, and 26 at the Merrillville High auditorium. Although Ballard’s play in itself was a serious drama, the characters in the senior production were de- veloped humorously. Taking place in the small town of Rosevale, New Jersey, the play con- cerned a murder trial and the jury’s attempt to reach a verdict despite the antics of a well meaning Mrs. Crane. The costumes for the play were in the style of the 1940’s. Men wore baggy pants and double breasted suits while the women wore long dresses and padded shoulders. Director Mr. Morrow and student director Cathy Austin go over the script to im- prove the actions of the characters. A waiter and three waitresses from a nearby restaurant bring in supper for the hungry members of the jury. You lie, you lie! I did not kill my husband, screams Mrs. Gordon to the witness on the stand, Evelyn Snow. “I want to go home. I want my Harry,” “My heart belongs to daddy, sings Mayme Mixter as she runs her fingers through cries the newlywed Mrs. Dace as Mrs. Jay J. Pressley’s hair to make him angrier because she changed her vote. Crane tries her best to comfort her. Appearing in Ladies of the Jury are FRONT ROW: G. Uremovich, Waiter; D. Nommenson, L. Berta, M. Mandich, Waitresses. ROW 2: R. Fink, Rutherford Dale; T. Greek, Mrs. Gordon; D. Swan, Halsey Van Stye. ROW 3; T. Minard, Cynthia Tate; E. Beck, Steve Bromm; C. Bell, Mayme Mixter; N. Tarailo, Tony Theodo- phulus; L. Petrovich, Lily Pratt; R. Nelson, Mrs. Crane; M. Ga- lanis. Dr. James; B. Sweeney, Court Reporter; C. Wichmanowski, Court Clerk; J. Edwards, Court Officer; P. Graves, Evelyn Snow; A. Bartley, Judge Rish. ROW 4: D. Gust, Jay J. Pressley; C. Rubis, Andrew MacKaig; R. Williams, Mrs. Maguire; T. Fuller, Alonzo Beal; P. Sheridan, Mrs. Dace; T. Arini, Spencer B.Dazey; L. Haas, Susanne; D. Haiges, Court Policewoman. Senior Play — 23 Appearing in Dinny and the Witches” are BOTTOM ROW: C. Wichmanowski, Dinny Jr.; T. Arini, Stonehenge; E. Kasiak, Jake; C. Rubis, Ben; T. Minard, Minnie. ROW 2: C. Bell, Student Direc- tor; T. Thrash, Luella; S. Collins, Ulga; G. Angelov, Zenobia; D. Kellenberger, Chloe; G. Cieszkiewicz, Dawn; L. Hass, Bubbles; Mr. Gran, Director. ROW 3: K. Usher, Harry; J. Edwards, Dick; M. Stew- art, Tom; M. Bernard, Amy; P. Cullimore, Dinny. Junior class debuts with ‘Dinny ' ' This is how the world was made, in a stew, in a stew,” Chant Luella, Zenobia and Ulga Including everything from a strip- tease dance to three witches who control the world, ‘‘Dinny and the Witches,” performed Nov. 21-23, at 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium, was the first play produced by the Class of 70. “Dinny” was a play of many moods ranging from humor and ro- mance to suspense. Dinny, a trumpet player searching for the meaning of life, was hindered by three witches. In his search, Dinny met the kings of the world, a businessman, a blind man, a drunk and three beautiful chorus girls. Directed by Raymond Gran, the class play contributed toward the fund for the Junior Prom. While Amy and Dinny gaze at the sky, Dinny Junior points out that he, too, sees a shooting star of good fortune. He burst his heart,” cries Stonehenge after winning thousands of dollars on a horse placing first to third in a race. Junior Play — 25 Turnabout sets off Christmas season Stopping for cookies and a glass of punch are Greg Beckham and Julia Kowalenka. Even with the holiday rush, couples still find time to learn the latest dance steps. “Winter Twilight,” the turnabout Christmas dance, was held Dec. 14 at 8:00 p.m. in Engelhart Gym. Rec- ord attendance was achieved as ap- proximately 125 couples attended the holiday affair. Couples danced around the center of attraction, a 10-foot Christmas tree, to the music provided by the Chocolate Syrup. Assisting the couples with refreshments, cookies and punch, were freshmen servers dressed in traditional red and green. Working behind the scenes to make the dance a success were the sponsors and members of Future Teachers of America and Quill and Scroll. Despite joyous surroundings, Jim Bailey and Judy Garrett settle an argument. 26 — Christmas Dance ' A Fine Arts Review ' — more than just a song and dance Sponsored by the Merrillville Fo- rensic League and Thespian Troupe 1492, the Fine Arts Review was held February 13 and 14 in the Merrill- ville High auditorium. Thespians contributed by perform- ing two one-act plays. The Merrill- ville Forensic League presented a humorous interpretation and an original oration. Added to the Review this year were the German and Spanish Honor Students, who performed German and Spanish folk songs. Representing the music depart- ment were the Vocalteens, a wood- wind ensemble and a trumpet trio. Girls’ Gymnastics presented a modern dance and tumbling exhibi- tion. Art classes provided the large art exhibit that was viewed by the audience during intermission. With a pleading look on her face, Terry Minard performs a humorous interp from Once Upon a Mattress.” Karen Semplinski keeps in step to the music of a modern dance for the gymnas- tic portion of the show. Menuet,” a classical arrangement, is performed by a large woodwind ensemble. Performing the traditional Mexican Hat Dance are Denise Kurtis, Steve Kelner, Karen Downey and John Henik. 27 Following a star are three Wisemen, Phil Cullimore, Ed Kasiak and Chuck Rubis. Vocalteens dress in Spanish costumes to set the mood for Calypso Noel.” Members of the band and choirs combined to do a group of traditional carols. Greetings are extended by choir, band An outdoor bandstand, a manger scene, Santa’s toyland and a holiday at home scene helped set the mood for the annual Christmas concert. The music department presented Season’s Greetings” in Engelhart Gym at 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1968. Featured in the traditional concert were an overture by the Concert Band, Christmas hymns sung by the Senior Choir and popular Christmas songs performed by the Vocalteens, Girls’ Glee Club and Junior High Boys’ Glee Club. The evening concluded with the Concert Band accompanying the choirs singing the Hallelujah Chorus.” Choir direction is only a small part of Mr. Jerauld Reinhart ' s school activities. Christmas Concert — 29 M s m. An eye-catching sign was hung to mark the entrance to the junior hall Laugh-In. Pirate Mouse, commonly known as Coach Bill Metcalf, expresses his joy for being chosen leader of the senior Pirateers. Early dismantling of spirit halls caused by fire hazard Enthusiasm, time, determination and hard work helped the junior class to qualify for their first spirit stick. 30 — Spirit Week One week prior to Basketball Homecoming, the week of February 17-21, was the fourth annual Spirit Week. Each class decorated its re- spective halls Monday after school. A Disneyland theme of “Knock ’em Dizney” was chosen by the se- nior class. “Sock It To ’Em” carried out the junior Laugh-In theme. The sophomore class chose the western theme of “Round ’Em Up.” Although the decorations were re- moved from the halls two days early because of a fire hazard warning from the fire marshall, spirit re- mained high for the pep session Fri- day where each class presented a skit. At the pep session it was an- nounced that GAA had the best spirit car. Drawing Spirit Week to a close was the announcement during half- time at the Homecoming Game that the Class of 1970 was the fourth re- cipient of the Spirit Stick. Portraying a baby in the junior skit, Deb- by Lietzen explains that nobody told the Pirates not to beat the Troopers. Class of 1971 decided to construct their first spirit hall with a western theme. Pirate Mouse, alias Charles Sedita, is hurled into the air by his fellow Pirateers. Sophomores Rene Touchette, Leo Sabonis and Jeff Edwards show spirit by partici- pating in their skit Hang ’em High.” Spirit Week — 31 Sharing the joy of being Sweetheart and Mr. Basketball for 1969 are Nancy Dunklau and Terry Demmon. 32 — Basketball Homecoming Homecoming royalty are Mary Ann Bacchus, Dave Homoky, Denise Reibly, Terry Dem- mon, Nancy Dunklau, Steve Melvick, Debbie Petrain, and Dale Moore. Half-time included routines by the Pommettes to Tea For Two and “Can Can. Homecoming activities close eager season During the third annual Basketball Homecoming halftime, Nancy Dunk- lau was chosen to be Homecoming Sweetheart. She was crowned by Cheryl Keaveney, last year’s Sweet- heart, in front of an eight-foot heart made by Student Council members. Terry Demmon was named Mr. Bas- ketball and received a basketball signed by his teammates. Other halftime activities included the announcement that the class of 1970 won the fourth annual Spirit Week. Representing his class, Junior class President John Draper ac- cepted the Spirit Stick. Following the game, students re- laxed at a sock-hop sponsored by FTA and National Honor Society. The “Current Generation” provided the music for the occasion. To show she is behind her class and team, Ann Souronis carries out the sopho- more western theme by wearing a cow- boy hat and bandana. Basketball Homecoming — 33 Mountains of Switzerland are brought to MHS gym Transforming Englehart Gym into a Swiss village was the goal of the junior class for the junior-senior prom. “Climb Every Mountain,” held Saturday, May 3. The Swiss theme was accented by a Swiss chalet and a moving water wheel decked with multi-color flowers. Dressed in the traditional costume of Switzerland, sophomore servers announced the couples as they ar- rived at the dance. Excitement mounted as it was an- nounced that Debbie Taseff and John Draper were selected queen and king. With Sav Amatulli provid- ing the music, Queen Debbie and King John led the grand march. Prior to the coronation, home- made Swiss dolls were awarded to the most valuable member of each prom committee. Couples danced to the music of the Muttenbourg Courtchip” at the PTA-sponsored post-prom at the Marquette Park Pavilion, where a buffet-style dinner was served. Girls were presented with small hand mirrors as souvenirs of the memorable occasion. An investigation of the decorations and an explanation by Nick Maroules enables Charlene Sedita to understand what makes the wheel turn. PROM ROYALTY — Russ Keaveney, Gayle Cieszkiewicz, Mary Lou Radice, Debby Taseff, John Draper, Dale Moore, Jan Morfee, Andy Tancos, Linda Dunklau, Tim Gaboyan. The post prom party at Marquette Pavilion offers a variety of foods for hungry couples. Astonishment and joy appear on the faces of candidates Debby Taseff and Linda Dunklau as the announcement reveals that Debby will reign as Queen of the prom. PROM COURT — Queen Debby Taseff, Linda Dunklau, Jan Morfee, Gayle Cieszkiewicz. Prom — 35 36 Purple Party candidates are Jerry Breed, President; Debby Rogers, Vice President; Roxane Taylor, Secretary and Mark Austin, Treasurer. Council voting results in a White victory “Action not promises was the victorious White party’s slogan that helped to place them in office. Filling the Student Council officer positions were Betsy Wood, President; Jan Morfee, Vice-President; Alice Mc- Corkle, Secretary; and Linda Dunk- lau, Treasurer. The opposing Purple party chose the slogan “Purple Power. Its nominees included Jerry Breed, Debbie Rogers, Roxanne Taylor and Mark Austin. Music for both party demonstra- tions at the assemblies at the high school and junior high was provided by the “Current Generation. Running for treasurer is Linda Dunklau. White Party presidential candidate Betsy Wood delivers her platform speech. Student Council Elections — 37 Students get recognition for awards won Outstanding students were given recognition at the annual Awards Day Tuesday, May 20, in Engelhart Gymnasium. The ceremony was opened with the “Star Spangled Ban- ner” played by the pep band. After announcing students in the top 10 percent of each class, Mr. Bovard awarded pins to three-year senior Honor Society members. Spe- cific academic awards and personal honors given by outside persons were then announced. The Gary Post Tribune most valu- able staffer award was presented to Jan Clement. Mr. Robert Hannerwald from Val- paraiso University awarded a $2400 scholarship to Vickie Mandernach. She also received a $200 scholar- ship from the Merrillville Federated Women’s Club. The Merrillville Classroom Teach- ers Association awarded a $200 scholarship to Jackie Nelson. The Merrillville Classroom Teachers Association Scholarship is presented to Jackie Nel- Hard work and dedication helped Randy son by Mr. Raymond Gran, president of the Association for 1969-70. Baran receive the science award. Awards Day — 38 Presentation of the Daughters of Amer- ican Revolution award is made to Nancy Dunklau by Mrs. Thomas Edelblute. Being an active advertising manager for the MIRROR qualified Janis Clement for the rmS fr Staff ? u r a . ward P resented by Mr. John Beckrich on behalf of the GARY- POST-TRIBUNE and the American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Awards Day — 39 Even mono cannot keep Jan Tanner from participating in commencement exercises; therefore she is wheeled up to the platform by her father to receive her diploma. Pictures are taken by parents to capture the exciting moments when their sons and daughters graduate. Addressing the graduates, parents and faculty with his speech “The Word Is In- tegrity” is Mr. Dale Baughman. Commencement is just the beginning Presenting her speech, valedictorian Peggy Mahoney expresses the fact that students can chart the course of revolution to shape a new world. Salutatorian Linda Wooldridge talks on how going with the crowd can be exciting but each person must also keep individuality in today ’s society. The Class of 1969 closed the door to four years of high school at Com- mencement Exercises Monday, June 2, 8:00 p.m. in the Engelhart Gym. Music for the processional and re- cessional was provided by the MHS Concert Band. “The Word Is Integrity was the topic chosen by Mr. Dale Baughman for his address to the 390 graduat- ing seniors. Following the presentation of the senior class by Principal James Bo- vard, Superintendent Edgar Miller distributed the diplomas. Baccalaureate services were held Sunday, June 1, at 2:30 p.m. Dr. George Hogg, featured speaker, se- lected the topic “Reconciliation in This Alienated Society.” Concluding the service was the Concert Choir’s interpretation of Lutkin’s The Lord Bless You. Graduation— 41 Participating in commencement rehear- sals was just one of the things Marilyn Kirk and Pat Bailey did at the senior breakfast. Receiving her diploma from Mr. Edgar L. Miller, Sue Feczko remembers to re- ceive with the left and shake with the right. A 1 w H U T1 , 1 } mrm tr j Xl 4 I Filing down the aisle the graduates realize this is the last time they will sit together in one group as the class of 1969. 42 — Graduation The 2:50 bell marks Mr. Drescher ' s last biology lecture. While taking notes, Charlene Sedita must listen closely. Second-floor construction makes noisy surroundings for first floor classes. Academics — 43 Education must be cultivated else intellectuality will decay At the beginning we will look in the mirror with questioning eyes and ask ourselves what our lives will hold. Later, when we realize the rich goals and educational opportunities ahead of us, we will look in the mirror again, straight into our eyes and answer — whatever I will strive for. Replicating living models requires the artistic talent of Boni Band, David Balunda and Patti Gott. A variety of leaves must be mounted and identified Productive short - before Mark Karagas’ collection will be complete. hand skills are valu- able to Mary Fin- 44 — Academics Academics — 45 46 — Academics Solving business math problems prepares students for future business transactions. Advanced trig broadens the math curriculum An increase in enrollment caused the math department to add an Al- gebra I class and one geometry class to the curriculum. Geometry and Al- gebra II were operated on the ac- celerated, regular and special levels while trigonometry and analytical geometry were offered on the regular and advanced levels. To aid in instructing the increase of students taking advantage of the opportunities of math courses at MHS, an additional math teacher was hired. The math courses offered ranged from those of minimum difficulty such as general math and Algebra I, to the advanced courses of trigo- nometry, analytical geometry, probability and calculus. An explanation by Mary Ann Luptak makes complex calculus problems easier to solve. This chart, a six-weeks project proving that 1=2, is explained by Phil Genetos. 47 English provides communication through literature and comps College Prep classes have a limited choice of quotes to base their themes on. New English text books were adopted with an emphasis on helping students appreciate their literary heritage. Arranged in a series of four books, poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction were included. From the writings of Shakespeare to the twentieth century novels, students were given the opportunity to realize the relationship between history and literature. While senior English was a contin- uation of literature and grammar, college prep offered a more ad- vanced study of literature and com- position to prepare students for college. Sophomores and juniors chose from regular English courses or spe- cial or accelerated levels. Special classes were used to aid students with remedial work. Accelerated classes gave students the responsi- bility to think independently and ad- vance at a faster rate. A topic is contemplated by Carl Bahus. A dictionary is found to be a necessity for Stephanie Sasser as she checks her spelling. Handing in a paper brings students relief. After the research, organization and final copy students receive their final grade. English — 49 Time and concentration are put forth as Rick Jones finishes a yearbook page. As commentators on WCAE-TV educational station, Terry Thrash and Mike Stewart announce Calument Regional School news. 50 — Journalism Picking up the Mirrors are Jan Tanner, Jan Clement, Joy Tanner and Jeannie Quinn. Detailed football facts are told by Coach Demaree to Peg Robinson for a story. Writing skills prepare staff for publication Journalism instruction was in- creased this year with the addition of Journalism I, a course dealing with all aspects of mass media. Newspapers from throughout the United States, magazines concerned with publications and reference books were used as supplementary materials. Complete production of the MIR- ROR was taken over by the juniors in March, while the yearbook staff planned the 1970 MERRILLVUE. Publications class, aimed at se- niors who have major positions added staff photographers this year. Changing from a special edition of the MIRROR to a professionally printed magazine format, the RETRO- SPECT, a collection of high school memories for seniors, was financed by support from the community. As an editor, the responsibility of a fea- ture page is managed by Karen Myer. Journalism — 51 Election studies involve many J| past, present, future affairs Studying Hoosier political traditions is a requirement during every election year. An experiment in accelerated American history class concerning discrimination caused Merrillville students to take a long look at their society. The blue-eyed students were favored in class, while the brown- eyed group received much criticism and mistreatment. It was considered a learning experience by the students involved, who realized the effect discrimination can have on people. All students were required to study the candidates for national and state offices along with the general issues for one week prior to the 1968 elections. Any student not enrolled in a social studies class took a week out of physical education class to learn about government. A set of new maps was acquired for the social studies department to give students a greater familiarity with the part of the world they were studying. Combined sections of accelerated history and English doubled their size from last year. The inquiry method was used, allowing individ- uals to read primary and secondary sources and form their own opinions. A combined section of history and English on the special level was of- fered to juniors for the first time. This class gave students the oppor- tunity to advance at their own speed through independent research. Government and economics were taught on accelerated, regular and special levels to allow seniors to study according to their capabilities. The new inquiry method of teaching was also used in the advanced sec- tion of economics. 52 — History While sketching Indiana’s congressional Reading headlines isn’t enough. Detailed districts, Mary Keilman adds a district. stories give more insight to the campaign. With the Presidential campaign over, the Nixons moved into the White House. As he carefully regulates the flow of water into the flask, Mick Milosovich notes the reading at 40 mm. Putting together an insect collection takes much time and patience, as demonstrated by 54 — Science Science study tries modern inquiry method A multiple text system was em- ployed by Biology I and II centering around the concept of inquiry in place of the old method, memoriza- tion. This concept enabled students to reach their own conclusions to problems through written labs and research. Each six weeks, students were re- quired to prepare a report on outside reading material. Lab work deter- mined 75 percent of students ' grades. Biology II expanded from one sec- tion to four. Five different books on the college level and basic lab tech- niques were used in Biology II. First year biology texts were three books arranged according to difficulty. The chemistry program also grew in size as well as in content with the addition of second-year chemistry. An important part of chemistry class was spent working on experiments in the lab. Each lab was written up in standard form. Physics was the most advanced science course offered to students. When typing blood, biology students must shed a drop or two. Scienci Gestures become vital part of vivid speech presentation Returning from Christmas vaca- tion as amateur performers, speech students presented a twenty-minute scene from a chosen play. The class divided into small groups to plan the class project over one six week period. To add to the total effect, each group provided their own cos- tumes and props. A new series of speech books, Speech in Action, published by Scott, Foresmen and Company, was bought for use in speech class. ‘‘They do a better job in informing students about the basic fundament- als of speech,” Mr. Morrow, speech teacher, commented on the new speech books. Because of the expanding busi- ness world of today and the growing importance placed on communica- tion and intelligent conversation, speech class enrollment has in- creased nearly fifty percent. Calisthenics prove to be a vigorous topic for Robert Bonn’s demonstration. Speaking to an audience requires a few hand gestures. Sometimes Jackie Hales objects to an idea, so she uses a slight outward movement of her hands for a rejection gesture. Tim Versa points his index finger to indicate a direction. His golfing dexterity is dem- onstrated by Chip Wichmanowski, while Jeff Edwards approximates the length of an object. Ambitious German IV students, Dianne Lind, Nancy Ulicni, George Grabowski, Sandy Wroe and Toni Treskovich propose a toast to their last year in class. Students blend many tongues in languages An increase in enrollment of Spanish students brought about the addition of a Spanish teacher and four extra Spanish classes. Mr. Leigh Plummer, editor and owner of the Merrillville Herald, lec- tured the Spanish students using films from his trip to Mexico. New slides, filmstrips and four movies were purchased for the bene- fit of German students. Latin was taught by a new teacher, Mr. Cleary, who previously taught at the junior high. The newly-formed Language Honors Club sponsored weekly taffy apple sales to help rais e money for the Foreign Language Honor students. Souvenirs serve as remembrances of honor students Larry Greishaber and Joyce Vrazo ' s eight-week stay in Mexico. Foreign Language — 57 To display his artistic abilities, Sam Markovich decorates a twig with yarn. Operating a television camera provides Third year art students try their hand 58— Art ✓ Models aid students in art; T.V. ' s, films, records teach experience for A-V student Terry Owen. at sketching live Siamese kittens. Using the techniques of such great artists as Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo, the senior art students designed “A Story of Painting,” a mural tracing art from the primitive cave man period to the totally non- objective period of today. Block prints, water colors, wire sculptures, pen and ink drawings and crayon etchings were a few of the entries submitted to the 1969 Scholastic Art Awards Contest. Art IV students worked diligently to create tissue paper stained-glass windows for the Christmas display. Spotlights accented the front lobby windows, which were viewed by the entire community. Attempting to make teaching more convenient for teachers, AV stu- dents experimented with a new sys- tem of class instruction using a com- pact 8mm. cartridge projector, pur- chased by the AV Club. Through the use of compact, instant-stop films, students can learn specific details with the push of a button. With the profits received from the juke box that is played during lunch hours, pieces of equipment such as a movie camera were bought. In the future, all class instruction may be by means of educational tele- vision. To learn what Merrillville’s educational system may one day be like, seven AV students worked every Tuesday and Thursday for WCAE-TV, Channel 50 at Lake Central High School, St. John, Ind. Learning to take dictation at a rapid rate will help Barb Sliwa in her future job. IBM field trip involved study of equipment The Indiana Information Center in Valparaiso was the destination of the office machines classes on Decem- ber 17. Chaperoned by Mrs. Bovard, Mrs. Driver and Mr. Lewis, the group learned the various parts of IBM equipment and basic operations of the center from company repre- sentatives. Using two phones and a real switchboard from the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, general clerical students practiced making business telephone conversations. To meet the ever increasing de- mands of the business world, the business department expanded. There were fifteen Typing I classes and five advanced typing classes, making a total of almost 400 stu- dents. The familiar dictaphones and transcribing machines prepared shorthand students for business jobs after graduation. Sophomores were offered a broad view of the modern business world through business math and general business. Juniors and seniors re- ceived training in typing stencils, tests and announcements for the teachers in office practice class. Ex- perience in accounting and financ- ing was gained by solving prob- lems in bookkeeping. The change to an electric typewriter pre- sents complications for Debbie Bickel. By using an adding machine, Lezlie Pierce discovers that it is a time saver. Business — 61 Gymnastics The knee scale, an artistic pose by Denise LeDrew is attempted on the balance beam. Guards, Terri Greek and Phyllis Graves, watch Deb Ledwinka attempt a straddle vault. expands-more talent, fans The bench press method of exercising develops more muscles for Drew Lucas. While in the past girls physical education was centered around in- dividual aid, this year their classes emphasized more team activities. Bowling, softball, and track were a few of the organized competitive events. New tennis courts made it possible for gym classes to partici- pate in tennis tournaments. Ribbons were awarded to the top person in each event of the track meet in each class. Prior to the track meets, the girls classes partici- pated in a new exercising program. Its purpose was to prepare the track participants for more durability and longer running distances. In order to make gym c lass more pleasant, boys physical education centered around those activities which the boys enjoyed most. Pre- viously, to the dislike of most boys, track and field was mostly running. This year, however, more field events were included. Two new teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Thorne, were added to the physical education department staff. Hit the ball up and over as Danica Tarailo tries, then a successful return is made. Testing her balance and coordination on the balance beam is Beverley Pahl. To develop more arm strength, Robert Tippy struggles with the peg board. Physical Education — 63 The length of a choir robe has to be just right discovers Florence Johnston, Roxie Herzog and Michelle Pavlench. Singing in the choir is only one of David Lathrop and Doyle Butler’s interests. Student teacher helps develop music classes The pleasant job of directing the choir belongs to the patient Mr. Reinhart. With the help of student teacher Miss Judy Johansen, Mr. Reinhart and his class accompanist success- fully prospered from the advantages of team teaching. Each person prac- ticed with one section for ten minutes. Finally the sections were combined and intonation and dy- namics were stressed before the song was completed. Using the new techniques, the Senior Girls’ Choir performed a song for teachers dur- ing their prep period. Interval sightreading was used in combination with rhythmic pattern sheets to improve students’ music understanding. With the construction of the new auditorium building underway this summer, the blueprints were made for the new vocal music room. 64 — Band Singing brings on many moods discover Karen Semplinski and Michelle Bernard. Practice and more practice is a very important part to the sound of any choir. Instrumentalists acquire talent with practice Mr. Earnest Head, professor of trumpet at the University of Mary- land, lectured the concert band January 10. He demonstrated the ef- fects of proper posture and breath- ing by playing ‘‘The Carnival of Venice.” Classroom time was devoted to preparation for the numerous con- certs throughout the year. The con- cert band participated in the Christ- mas concert, the winter concert, the spring concert and the graduation ceremonies. Another segment of the band, the Marching Pirates, per- formed at the home football games. The pep band played at the pep sessions and home basketball games. The dance band was featured in the spring concert. Graduating seniors were honored at the band banquet April 30 at the Merrillville Methodist Church. Time and concentration are required by Paul Pieroni, who through his instrument, must carry the melody of a song. To acquire first chair in band demands hours of devoted time by Bob Bowser. Band — 67 Future vocations are learned by home ec, shop practices In her third year of home eco- nomics, Sue Hrezo was named 1969 Betty Crocker Homemaker of To- morrow for MHS, making her eligible for state and national scholarships. Sue was one of 630,564 girls from 15,116 schools registering for the program. She received a specially designed silver charm in the shape of a heart from General Mills, the contest sponsor. New plastic dishes and glasses were purchased for use in the foods classes. Mr. Tom Prange, Lake County Realty, lectured housing classes on planning, financing and buying homes. The industrial arts department decreased in size this year with the elimination of the graphic arts and auto mechanics courses. Directed at the non-college stu- dents, a highly publicized Career Night was sponsored by the indus- trial arts department along with the guidance department. Mr. Kaiser, department head, and Mr. Andrew Parker, Purdue University Industrial Education coordinator, were the moderators of the panel discussion. Illustrating the proper procedure of child bathing to her sister, Darlene Dolak, and home nursing class is Mrs. Garling. Floor plans are being designed by future homemakers Liz Bodak and Peg Fugate. 68 — Home Economics A vertical mill aids Andy Schlesinger, Wesley Woldt with their drilling assignment. With a variety of tools spread before him, Dennis Dipert constructs a gun rack. Shop — 69 Explaining that there is more to a car than just driving it is Coach Engelhart to his en- thusiastic students Fran Viczai, Paula Virgo and Rae Lain. Students learn techniques in drivers ed . To accommodate the increasing enrollment of 160 driver education students during summer school and 80 students during the school year, four cars were donated for summer school and one car for the school year. Driver education cars were sup- plied through the courtesy of Walter and Lennertz Oldsmobile. They were equipped with dual braking systems and the latest safety devices for the protection of the students. The main goal of driver education was to teach the students the rules of defensive driving. This goal was achieved through the use of film strips, textbooks and application of driving skills on the road. On the annual Awards Day at the end of the year, Mr. Lennertz ac- cepted an award from Mr. Lehman of the Chicago Motor Club. The award was given by the Chicago Motor Club in recognition of Walter and Len- nertz ' s public service in donating driver education cars to Merrillville High School for the past several years. 70 — Driver Education Guidance helps plan future careers To plan for next year’s schedule and to select possible colleges, Mary Samardzija, Doyle Butler, Lonnie Williams and Karon Hensen wait to consult the counselors. The guidance department in- creased its membership with the ad- dition of a new counselor, Mr. Sherman Lewis. Mrs. Coon and Mrs. Court, the two previous counselors, along with Mr. Lewis decided to change the format of the department. In order to better understand the problems of the different grade levels and how to cope with them, each counselor was assigned to one- third of each class. The counselors concentrated on directing an increasing interest in the non-college bound student as well as those students planning to attend college. Representatives from such companies as Illinois Bell, Bethlehem and Inland Steel Corpora- tions and Gary National Bank visited MHS to aid those students seeking jobs after graduation. In addition, the guidance department sponsored a career night. Guidance — 71 Using the sound filmstrip projector aids students do makeup work. Students resort to the library for needed reference materials Because of federal and local pro- grams of increased library finances and the addition of a full-time secre- tary-clerk to help the librarian, the library has increased its variety and quantity of materials. The Merrillville Senior High School Library has become an instructional materials center. Not only did the library increase its number of the usual books, periodicals and vertical file materials but also added film- strips, recordings, transparencies, films, slides, study prints and other varieties of instructional materials. In exchange for their valuable ser- vice to the library, the eighteen stu- dent librarians gained worthwhile experience in library science, typing, filing and various office procedures. Junior assistant Karen Downey was selected to attend a student li- brarians ' summer workshop at Pur- due University. Because the library was plagued with leaking roofs, lack of shelving and antique equipment failures, it became necessary to close the li- brary for a few weeks during the second semester. To find the placement of a book Dave Vasas uses the card catal og. Librarian Fay Griffin helps select just the right book for Jim Gilbert. When tensions are high, cheerleaders Debbie Pe- Fullback George Uremovich races past Wirt Troopers for a touchdown. eAhusias lly ' ins re Rrate ans ® Hamang ' Sport: Yell king Andy Bartley practices routine cheers. Disappointed Pirate matman struggles desperately to overpower energetic visiting opponent ' s plans. 74 — Sports Excellence is the shining masterpiece of remedied error Every sport in the world has the same name — competition. As long as this competition is unmixed with resentment, we will strain to accomplish an end. Eventually, we will get closer and closer to seeing full achievement. However, we never really can touch it. Perfection is unreachable. Tension is high for varsity cheerleaders Nancy Dunk- lau and Karen Semplinski as the game ends. Form-conscious golfer Jeff Stewart studies each play before carrying his swing all the way through. Sports — 75 76 — Sports Reserve team gains experience; suffers from loss to varsity Coached by Jim Kaiser, the re- serve football squad won three and lost seven games. The team received extra help from Coach Ron Clark, a 1964 Merrillville graduate. With his help, a new for- mation was developed in the back- field. Because of an effective coaching staff, the reserve squad received valuable experience for future varsi- ty competition. 1 968 Reserve Football Merrillville 0 Crown Point Opponent 7 0 Griffith 26 13 West Side 0 26 Lowell 6 0 Highland 26 7 Lake Central 13 32 Chesterton 13 0 Hobart 27 Recovering a fumble is Doug Niksch. RESERVE FOOTBALL TEAM— BOTTOM ROW: J. Neville, R. Luebke, R. Jackson, A. Porras, D. Yurgo, D. Klevickas, R. Simpson, M. Galanis, J. Rosenow, A. Kristoff, C. Holloman; ROW 2: A. Bartley, T. Sterbac, L. Sabonis, M. Opolski, E. Peschke, M. Kacmar, G. Georgillis, M. Robertson, C. Peek, D. Hodges, E. Hales, T. En- glehart, B. Steiner, W. Hunt; ROW 3: Coach James Kaiser, G. Peters, H. Swanson, D. Ostrozovich, M. Jovich, R. Santona, B. Nightengale, I. Patterson, T. Owens, M. Kucan, R. Bohn, J. Davis, J. Nowesnick, D. Mancilla. Reserve Football — 77 Consecutive injuries bruise pigskinners into 5-5 season With eighteen returning lettermen, Coach Demaree completed his twen- ty-third year as head football coach for the Merrillville Pirates. Despite losing the first three games, the Pirates picked up and went on to win five out of the last seven games. Winding up with a 5-5 record, the Pirates placed fifth in the Calumet Conference. Dave Demaree, Randy Grdinich, Jeff Hansen and Tom Simpson re- ceived honorable mention in the All- Conference ratings. They were hon- ored at the Calumet Conference banquet at Teibel’s. Voted on by all the coaches, the most valuable football player award was presented to Dave Demaree at the Athletic Boosters Club banquet at the end of the year. George Uremovich on route to fifth TD. An enraged Coach Armontrout reminds the ends of the hectic Trout workout. 78 — Varsity football VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM— BOTTOM ROW: D. Demaree, M. Chentnik, T. Simpson, D. Burt, C. Bahus, C. Patty, J. Kopanda, D. Vasas, M. Adams, G. Brumley, B. Myers; ROW 2: J. Haas, M. Owens, J. Gilbert, A. Tancos, G. Hamilton, G. Stilley, G. Magurean, D. Wardell, J. Mohamed, T. Absher, H. Petruska, T. Collins, G. Leudtke; ROW 3: Coach Richard Demaree, J. Joyce, S. Melvick, S. Wilson, H. Goldman, T. Gaboyan, D. Smolnicky, S. Anton, T. Allen, D. Demaree, B. Johnson, R. Vanderkolk, Coach Don Patz, Coach Lafey Armontrout; ROW 4: J. Hansen, G. Uremovich, G. Webster, E. Hopper, V. Volom, J. Markancek, J. Tancos, R. Jones, M. Klen, J. Draper, D. Niksch, R. Grdinich, P. Genetos. VARSITY FOOTBALL 1 9G8 Merrillville Opponents 12 Crown Point 13 18 Griffith 13 12 East Gary 06 00 Lowell 13 19 Highland 25 34 River Forest 13 13 Wirt 29 13 Hobart 54 20 Lake Central 07 13 Calumet 07 Entangled among Troopers is Tom Simpson. Football — 79 Senior lettermen boost Pirate ability Co-captains Steve Anton, Tom Simpson, Jeff Hanson John Markancek Steve Melvick Carl Bahus 80 — Football Gregg Magurean Jeff Draper Ed Hopper Russ Vanderkolk Halfback Dave Demaree shows good second effort in Tim Collins Mike Chentnik Gene Stilley David Demaree ' Green ' harriers prove strength • Including only one senior, the Pirate cross country team finished their winning season as seventh in the Calumet Conference. The most valuable senior cross country honor went to Tim Fuller. He broke the school record for the half-mile with a time of 2:00.1 sec- onds at the conference meet at Highland, May 19. At the Highland Invitational, cap- tain Tim Fuller placed tenth out of more than 105 runners. 1 968 Cross Country Merrillville Opponent 34 Froebel 21 21 Hobart 34 50 Munster 15 Shortridge Invitational — second place Calumet Conference — seventh place Sectional — fourth place Unplanned obstacle courses oppose Tim Fuller during vigorous practice. 82 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM— BOTTOM ROW: M. Austin, T. Fuller, D. Moore; ROW 2; D. Blagg, D. Reberg, B. Goolesby. Tim Fuller, senior letterman Bringing up the rear in meet against Grif- fith are Don Blagg and Dave Reberg. Year round conditioning is a must for Don Blagg, Dave Moore, Mark Austin, Dave Reberg, Bob Goolesby and Tim Fuller. Cross-Country — 83 Consistency lacked by netman 84 The school’s first out-of-area Christmas tourney, a not so ex- plosive 6-15 season and senior Al Opolski being named to the Calu- met Conference ' s All Star Team, highlighted the Pirate’s 1968-’69 campaign. Built around a nucleus of nine returning lettermen, the team began the season working to accomplish such team goals as a high scoring average, defense average and turn- over rate. Losing its first eight games, the roundballers finally cracked the ice with a victory over Lake Central. Lacking the experience of victory, Merrillville entered the Tipton Holi- day Tourney only to be defeated by Kokomo Haworth. The Pirates were also defeated in their Homecoming game with Munster and their open- ing game in the Crown Point Sec- tional to Hebron. BASKETBALL TEAM — ROW 1: D. Moore, G. Magurean; ROW 2: Mgr. M. Klen, D. Reberg, Mgr. J. Haas, Coach B. Metcalf; ROW 3: R. Grdinich, S. Melvick, J. Draper, G. Uremovich; ROW 4: A. Opolski, T. Busch, T. Demmon, J. Draper, D. Homoky. Using a quick move to get the jump on a defender is senior guard Dale Moore. Forward Steve Melvick capitalizes on Bulldog miscue by tipping in a stray shot. As enthusiastic team looks on, Coach Bill Metcalf goes over last minute strategy. Dale Moore Dave Homoky Terry Demmon Tom Busch Randy Grdinich Gregg Magurean Steve Melvick Jeff Draper Basketball — 85 Opolski named to Cal Conf honor squad Rebounding was the teams greatest asset. Displaying his ability is Randy Grdinich. Collecting a stray shot is Terry Demmon. 86— Basketball Senior Dave Homoky led the team in free throws by shooting at a 70% clip. Enthusiastic j v ' s post 12-8 mark Under Coach Dan Molchan, the reserve basketball team completed the season with a mark of 12-8. Comprised mostly of juniors, the team was led by Matt Lovegrove, Doug Niksch and Rick Nichols who later received playing time at the varsity level. The junior varsity team finished runner-up to rival Crown Point in Griffith’s Holiday Tourney. Reserve Basketball 1968 Merrillville Opponents 29 Hammond Tech 50 49 Gary West Side 30 34 Lowell 38 43 Highland 48 42 Bishop Noll 55 54 Griffith 35 37 Crown Point 52 52 Lake Central 39 56 Chesterton 36 49 North Judson 47 62 Griffith 53 50 Calumet 48 60 Hobart 43 47 Crown Point 50 60 East Gary 50 59 Knox 51 48 Wirt 39 28 Portage 54 32 River Forest 44 58 Munster 54 During time-out, team receives a breather and valuable advice from Coach Molchan. RESERVE BASKETBALL TEAM— ROW 1: D. Wardell, J. Bailey, D. Niksch, R. Christy, B. Steiner, P. Pieroni, R. Nichols, M. Opolski, E. Hales, M. Lovegrove, A. Tancos, T. Gaz- da, B. Santona; ROW 2: R. Schuster, Coach D. Molchan, G. Rukes. While driving along the base line junior Doug Niksch is fouled by Bulldog player. Reserve Basketball — 87 Weger, LeDrew and Simplimski place high in state finals A pose on the balance beam is performed by Denise LeDrew. 88 — Gymnastics Because of the increasing interest shown in girls’ gymnastics, it was necessary to form a reserve as well as a varsity team. At tryouts, the girls’ performances were rated by points from 1-10 and then picked for the teams. Two second places and one first place were gained by the team at the three home meets. The girls placed third in the 13 schools participating in the district meet at East Gary High School. With 66 schools and over 350 par- ticipants involved, Merrillville took six competitors to the state meet at Ball State University. Denise LeDrew placed first in the advanced trampo- line division. Free exercise is done by Sandy Weger. GYMNASTICS TEAM— BOTTOM ROW: K. Harms, J. Clark, J. Zart, D. Robinson, K. Leshk, C. Maihofer. ROW 2: J. Vanderbeck, P. Clements, L. Stevens, C. Bonsma, A. McCorkle, J. Mathis. ROW 3: S. Weger, M. Williams, L. Weger, Coach B. Orelup. ROW 4: L. Minniti, P. Sills, L. Nikovich, B. Joyce. A hip circle is shown by Pam Sills. Gymnastics 1968-69 Merrillville Opponents 54.5 E. Gary 58 54.5 Hobart 19.5 50 Griffith 57 60 Ham. Gavit 33 50 Portage 25 60 Wirt 32 60 Lew Wallace 7 Executing a straddle vault on the horse is Karen Leshk. Completing a layout is Jan Bhroschart. Gymnastics — 89 Grapplers place two in regional s VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM— BOTTOM ROW: D. Bikos, R. Keaveney, C. Patty, T. Simp- son, P. Bailey, B. Simpson, C. Sedita, A. Sunyog; ROW 2: Coach George Drescher, B. Kristoff, S. Vujovic, J. Hansen, J. Tancos, C. Bahus, J. Langham, Coach James Kaiser. Completing the season by win- ning four and losing eight, the Pi- rate grapplers finished sixth in the Calumet Conference with a 4-6 record. Serving as team captains for 1968-’69 were Tom Simpson and Jeff Hansen, who were both four-year lettermen. Hansen, wrestling in the 165-lb. weight class, finished with a 15-2 overall record and received a third in the Crown Point Sectional. Simpson wrestled the 145-lb. weight class, and compiled a 19-1 record. He defended his sectional title and was runner-up in the East Chicago Regional. Merrillville was represented by junior Russ Keaveney and Tom Simpson in taking conference honors. Reserves, under Coach George Drescher, compiled a 4-1 season. Charlie Sedita Pat Bailey Carl Bahus Rick Jones Tom Simpson Russ Keaveney makes a quick reversal which enables him to score two points. Jeff Hansen Merrillville Opponents 20 Portage 38 19 Highland 27 21 West Side 28 38 Lowell 9 16 Lake Central 31 25 Chesterton 26 10 Griffith 38 13 Calumet 36 28 Crown Point 16 34 East Gary 21 26 Wirt 22 18 Gary Roosevelt 27 RESERVE WRESTLING TEAM— ROW 1: J. Noel, G. Brumley, J. Mickey, M. Uremovich, N. Tournis, J. Parker, K. Mann; ROW 2: Coach G. Drescher, D. Sumurdy, S. Harris, D. Ostrosovich, B. Schultz, L. Spiece, C. Vatterott, T. Porras, D. Bikos. Wrestling — 91 r TRACK — BOTTOM ROW: K. Tiege, T. Wade, T. Simpson, J. Noel, P. Johnson, D. Yugo, D. Moore, C. Holloman, J. Kopanda, D. Thomas. ROW 2: R. Dogan, K. Gerbick, A. Tancos, M. Austin, T. Hoy, J. Bailey, M. Hamang, T. Owen, C. Sumnter, B. Minik, L. Coin, R. Kicinghi. ROW 3: Coach J. Lenin, M. Lovegrove, B. Pierce, 92 — Track Youthful cindermen break three standing records R. Fink, J. Trigger, G. Uremovich, V. Volom, T. Gazda, S. An- ton, L. Hargis, R. Vargas, Coach L. Armontrout. ROW 4: T. Fuller, M. Kacmar, H. Goldman, P. Pieroni, D. Stochler, R. Pomroy, R. Christy, D. Gerbick, M. Robertson, M. Mudrak, R. Harris, D. Blagg, G. Georgillis. Out of four dual meets, Merrill- ville’s track team lost only one. During the year, three school rec- ords were broken by Tim Fuller, Don Blagg and Andy Tancos. The school record for the mile relay was broken by Joe Kopanda, Steve Anton, Don Blagg and Tim Fuller. Tim Fuller was awarded the tro- phy for the most valuable track competitor. Finishing second to Hobart, this year’s team was the first Pirate team to place higher than third in the Hobart little five.’’ In a close finish George Uremovich is edged out by his Lowell opponent. Muscling his way to being a rugged competitor in the shot is junior Vic Volom. Track 1969 Merrillville Opponents 2nd Culver Invitational 1st Lake Central Triangular 6th Conference Indoor 59 Emerson 60 Chesterton 55 Portage 73 Lowell 2nd Andrean Relays 5th Highland Relays 2nd Hobart Little Five 1st Griffith Triangular 2nd Delphi Relays 4th Rensselaer Relays 3rd Hammond Clark Relays 3rd Conference Divisional 14th Sectionals 7th Conference T. Simpson S. Anton Not pictured in individual lettermen shots are Tim Fuller and Harry Goldman. Striving to set a record, Ed Hales leaps high in the broad-jump competition. Anchor man Don Blagg leads the mile re- lay team in setting a new school record. 93 Bucs land three on Cal.— Conference VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM— BOTTOM ROW: R. Schuster, D. Moore, K. Reed, D. Wardell, D. Niksch, G. Magurean, D. Buhring, B. Santona, G. Rukes. ROW 2: G. Stilley, E. Hopper, R. Grdinich, S. Wilson, A. Opolski, P. Genetos, D. Homoky, M. Sliwa, Coach B. Metcalf. A good level swing enabled Gregg Magurean to top the team with five home runs. Pitchers respected Mike Sliwa ' s base run- ning; his seven stolen bases led the team. honor squad A late scheduled season and sore arm trouble hampered the Pirates as Coach Bill Metcalf’s ball club lost three of their first four games. Three players, Mick Sliwa, Gregg Mag urean and Dave Homoky, were named to the All Calumet Confer- ence Team. The reserve baseball team fin- ished the season with a 3-4 season. Varsity Baseball 1 969 Merrillville Opponents 5 Roosevelt 4 0 Wirt 1 3 Lew Wallace 13 2 Portage 11 8 Highland 0 2 Crown Point 5 0 Hobart 3 3 E. C. Roosevelt 4 6 Lowell 9 5 Hammond 8 8 Lake Central 6 12 Chesterton 6 6 Griffith 0 9 Calumet 0 2 Crown Point 1 4 Hanover 5 1 E. Gary 2 2 Noll 12 6 Emerson 0 3 Munster 0 1 Calumet 3 4 S. Wilson G. Magurean jJ • fl f) E. Hopper A ) M. Sliwa A t R. Grdinich G. Stilley Reserve Baseball 1 969 Merrillville Opponents 13 Hanover Central 0 4 Valpo 5 1 Lew Wallace 4 0 Lew Wallace 10 8 Chesterton 1 5 Crown Point 0 RESERVE BASEBALL TEAM— BOTTOM ROW: G. Peters, G. Chelovich, D. Pike, M. Adams, B. Simpson, G. Rowe, K. Reed, D. Verplank. ROW 2: C. Peek, B. Bohn, R. Anderson, R. Bozich, J. Draper, B. Steiner, L. Layman, D. Mancilla, R. Harris, Coach J. Vermillion. Baseball — 95 1969 Golf Merrillville Opponents 170 Highland 188 180 Griffith 205 187 Chesterton 184 164 Andrean 176 172 Lew Wallace 179 186 Lowell 201 176 Hobart 174 175 Ham. Gavit 177 173 Crown Point 180 171 Highland 177 345 Rennselear Invit. 6 12 224 Munster 226 176 Hammond 185 172 Ham. Morton 181 368 Lake Hills 25 35 165 Ham. Tech 186 165 Lowell 179 337 La Porte 11 25 181 Wirt 182 183 Ham. Gavit 177 176 Lake Central 179 On the fairway a short iron is used by Alex Sunyog while approaching the green. Stickmen share conference title Under Coach Max Hutchison, this year ' s golf team finished on top of the conference with a 21-5 record. It was not until the last week of competition that the Pirates yielded to both Chesterton and Calumet. The losses ruined the team’s hopes of taking an undisputed first place in the Calumet Conference. Junior Rick Nichols led the club in the lowest stroke average while freshmen Rudolph, Stewart and Poore showed potential for upcom- ing years at the high school. GOLF — BOTTOM ROW: H. Wichmanowski, J. Stewart; ROW 2: Coach M. Hutchinson, A. Sunyog, R. Nichols, G. Mackulak, S. Poore. Leading medalist Rick Nichols shows excellent form while addressing the ball. Vice-President Linda Wooldridge and Spanish club sponsor, Mrs. Stoelting, discuss theme ideas for their float entry in the annual Homecoming parade. Choir and band unite to provide two phases of musical entertainment. Organizations — 97 Friends think and work as one An organization is a unique group of individuals working together — free from barriers — to coordinate foreign ideas. The outcome is a rich harvest of understanding through which trust, security, and happiness can be defined. “To have a joy one must share it — happiness was born a twin.” FHA’s “Press ’Em” wins first place for creativity. MHS Vocalteens sing their medley of favorite show tunes for students at the Christmas assembly. 98 — Organizations I Student-faculty board members share their ideas for improving and expanding the MHS curriculum. David Gust’s tattered costume fits into the atmo- sphere of Thespian’s “Hillbilly Christmas Carol. Activities editor of the Merrillvue Nancy Patterson must select the right pictures for her layouts. Talented Pommettes entertain fans during halftime of special home games. Pepteen Jean Vanderbech passes out treats to foot- ball team members at the Halloween pep session. 100 — Organizations Outgoing students are recognized for their efforts Under the leadership of President Pam Sheridan, Vice-President Bruce Smith, Secretary Dianne Lind and Treasurer Nancy Dunklau, National Honor Society became an active club. A field trip into Chicago March 30 to see the movie ‘‘Funny Girl” high- lighted Honor Society ' s busy year. Bake sales and after-school potato chip sales were organized to help de- fray expenses of pins and cer- tificates for induction. The club’s major money making project for the year was co-sponsoring the Basket- ball Homecoming sock hop with the Future Teachers Association. As a service project, NHS col- lected money for WCAE, Channel 50. For the first time, National Honor Society had a spring banquet May 21, at Wellman’s in Valparaiso. The installation of officers was held at the banquet. Awarding Marla Kensey with one of the highest honors, being pinned into Honor Society, is Deb Taseff. HONOR SOCIETY— BOTTOM ROW: M. Luptak, C. Sattler, N. Dunk- lau, Treas.; B. Smith, Vice Pres.; P. Sheridan, Pres.; D. Lind, Sec.; B. Joyce, K. Dell, K. Austin, S. Feczko. ROW 2: V. Rainford, J. Vrazo, S. Sasser, S. Pritchard, J. Clement, Mr. Hutchinson, spon- sor; M. Williams, S. Hill, D. Taseff, T. Mussie, S. Dinsmore, D. Cieslak. ROW 3: A. Julovich, S. Lehman, K. Mikulich, S. Collins, K. Seale, C. Philpott, P. Robinson, J. Nelson, J. Leonhardt, J. Fraikin, J. Tanner, J. Mathis. ROW 4: P. Mahoney, M. Fortunak, G. O’Rourke, G. Brumley, P. Gergacz, L. Petrovich, J. Tanner, L. Housekeeper, M. Tozier, C. Rubis, L. Grieshaber, J. Echterling. ROW 5: J. Breed, G. Webster, D. Stolzman, L. Wooldridge, J. Hal- berstadt, B. Wood, L. Neitzel, B. Bowser, P. Genetos, R. Hahn, S. Brownfield. The attention of all was captured at the Quill Scroll banquet by Mr. John Butler, Director of Publications, Elmhurst High School, Ft. Wayne. Journalists are honored in Quill and Scroll Desk name plates were awarded to the newly chosen editors on both staffs at the April Quill and Scroll banquet. The newly-inducted mem- bers were presented with pins. A new award, a plaque for the most valuable staffer, was awarded to Charlene Sedita, yearbook, and Jeannie Quinn, newspaper. Enthusiastic about the Christmas Dance which Quill and Scroll sponsored are Alice McCorkle and Micky Gavin. Turning over her office as President, Joy Tanner presents the new Quill and Scroll Presi- dent, Terry Thrash with a scroll and mallet at the induction. QUILL SCROLL — BOTTOM ROW: J. Tanner, Vice Pres., T. Mus- Myer, V. Vertrees; ROW 3: N. Patterson, P. Gergacz, M. Maddock, sie, Sec.; J. Tanner, Pres.; M. Pouch, Treas.; J. Vrazo, Hist.; ROW M. Bacchus, C. Carlson, K. Taseff; ROW 4: C. Rubis, D. Gust. 2: N. Dunklau, J. Quinn, J. Clement, Miss Carlson, sponsor; K. Student— Faculty Body proposes change for future Seeking to help bridge the genera- tion gap by developing a communi- cation line between students and faculty, Student Council organized the Student-Faculty Advisory Board. The Board was composed of ten students and ten teachers. A Student Council interviewing committee chose two student representatives from each class. In addition, one Student Council member from each class as well as one Council member at-large was chosen to serve on the committee. “Tobacco hill, homerooms on a regular basis, curriculum expansion, finals scheduling and necessity, hall- way control and driving out at lunch hours were a few of the topics dis- cussed at the meetings. In an attempt to expand the cur- riculum at MHS, the committee re- quested the faculty to submit a list of courses they would like to teach. From this list a curriculum question- naire was prepared and submitted to the students in home rooms to vote for the courses they would like offered. Discussing more electives for the curriculum next year are Board members, Mr. Dres- cher, Mr. Kasarda, Mr. Weidenbener and Gregg Beckham. STUDENT FACULTY BOARD — BOTTOM ROW: D. Rogers, Mr. Shaver, K. Montgomery. ROW 3: Mr. Kasarda, Mr. Weidenbener, Lewis, J. Breed, Mrs. Spurr, B. Smith, Mr. Gran. ROW 2: Mrs. Mr. Drescher, M. Austin, R. Fink, G. Beckham. Orelup, M. Whitworth, A. Julovich, S. Dinsmore, P. Sheridan, R. Student- Faculty Board — 103 Making sure everything is in order for Christmas Eve, Santa, Dave Gust, and helper, Cathy Austin, check toy soldiers, Ruth Williams and Jane Wiechnik. His efforts are appreciated as Dave Gust receives the best thespian award. Haiges and Hiram, Dave Gust, convince Joshua Frunkhauser, Nick Tarailo, not to be an old scrooge anymore. In “The Hillbilly Christmas Carol,” Little Ozzie, Duncan Swan; Minnie Sue, Cindy Bell; Lizzie Ann, Sue Collins, Kora Bell, Donna 104 — Thespians Talent creates new horizons for Thespians Directed by Mrs. Agnes Lynch, the Thespian Troupe presented the Christmas one-act, “Hillbilly Christ- mas Carol” for the Christmas con- vocation Wednesday, Dec. 18. The play was a take-off of Charles Dickens ' “A Christmas Carol.” Three Thespian members Robin Nelson, Terry Minard and Andy Bart- ley, participated in a skit at the United Fund benefit luncheon in October. Pins were presented and trophies were awarded to outstanding Thespi- an members at the annual banquet at the Red Lion Restaurant. “Ladies of the Jury,” the senior class play, was named best play of the year. Dave Gust was the recipient of the Best Thespian award trophy. At the banquet, Thespians pre- sented a charm bracelet with charms representing each of the year ' s plays, to Miss Carlson for her help with the costumes for the plays over the past three years. Forced by Joshua Frunkhauser, Nick Tarailo, to get a job to support the family, Gertie, Robin Nelson, works as a greeting card girl. THESPIANS — BOTTOM ROW: D. Lind, R. Nelson, Pres.; S. Dins- more, Sec.; J. Halberstadt, Recorder; C. Austin, Vice Pres.; J. Vrazo, Treas.; T. Minard, J. Bublitz. ROW 2: V. Vertrees, D. Haiges, M. Bernard, P. Sheridan, S. Collins, Mrs. Lynch, sponsor; T. Thrash, N. Edwards, S. Pritchard. ROW 3: T. Greek, L. Pierce, R. Williams, M. Mandich, L. Petrovich, C. Rubis, M. Hamang, E. Kasiak, D. Swan, D. Price. ROW 4: D. Gay, N. Tarailo, T. Fuller, A. Bartley, D. Gust, A. Nelson. .ms r — ym 1 Chosen for the most valuable Student Council member this year was Cathy Austin. The award was presented on awards day by Principal James Bovard. Secretary candidate Roxanne Taylor, gives her qualifications for the office. The new student council officers Jan Morfee, Alice McCorkle, Betsy Wood and Linda Dunklau conduct their first Council meeting. Council strives better student government Student Council opened the year under the leadership of President Cathy Austin, Vice-President Russ Keaveney, Secretary Nancy Dunklau and Treasurer Dianne Lind. Sponsoring both football and bas- ketball homecoming weekends were Council’s major projects of the year. MHS Student Council took part in the forming of an Inter-School Stu- dent Council. Consisting of repre- sentatives from Valparaiso, Lake Central, Hobart, River Forest and Crown Point, this organization at- tempted to promote better relation- ships between schools and to share new ideas to improve Council. Along with the Councils from Lake Central and Griffith, Merrillville Stu- dent Council sponsored a Computer Dance April 11, at the Lake Central fieldhouse. Donations from many MHS clubs for the Council-sponsored Project Vietnam enabled Council to buy such needed articles as soap, cigarettes and chewing gum for servicemen. Constructing the MHS heart for basketball homecoming are Student Council members Brenda Taylor, Debby Rogers, Pam Sheridan, Nancy Dunklau, Jerry Breed, Cathy Austin, Dianne Lind, Leoma Lovegrove, Judy Sullivan and Sue Brown. STUDENT COUNCIL— BOTTOM ROW: P. Brown, A. McCorkle, N. Dunklau, Sec.; R. Keaveney, Vice Pres.; C. Austin, Pres.; D. Lind, Treas.; T. Mussie, L. Cekarmis. ROW 2: C. Maihofer, T. Greek, R. Touchette, B. Taylor, S. Dinsmore, P. Sheridan, L. Lovegrove, Mr. Talmadge, sponsor. ROW 3: D. Reibly, D. Wysocki, R. Tay- lor, J. Morfee, J. Vrazo, P. Mahoney, S. Lehman, L. Dunklau, J. Suilivan. ROW 4: B. Steiner, M. Austin, L. Greishaber, B. Wood, A. Julovich, D. Spaeth, M. Momot, D. Rogers, J. Breed, P. Genetos. Student Council — 107 An underlying responsibility of Jan Tan- ner, Editor-in-Chief, is seeing that final stories are copyread and typed. Daily assignment sheets are checked by Jeannie Quinn, Managing Editor. Circulating the newspaper to different schools is done by Joyce Vrazo, Business Manager of the MIRROR. News events are related by MIRROR Staff Because of the expanding student body, an updated weekly newspaper had to be produced by the MIRROR staff under editor Jan Tanner. The mimeograph machine was replaced with off-set printing by the Merrill- ville HERALD. Hand drawn pictures were replaced with weekly photo- graphs taken by student photogra- phers Joy Tanner and Mike Stewart. Journalism students gave up sev- eral hours of free time after school and on Saturdays selling advertise- ments to local businesses in the Merrillville area. Thanks to the adults in the community, advertisements flourished the four page paper, giving it a well-balanced professional touch. The days of the “dime a copy issue were replaced by business manager Joyce Vrazo. Since this was a new approach for selling the MIR- ROR, a contest between the junior and senior journalism classes was organized to rally all students to buy subscriptions. The winning class was given a Halloween Party. 108 — Mirror One of the greatest tasks of Sharon Pritchard, News Editor; Linda Mathis, Sports Editor; Karen Myer, Features Editor; and Jeff Draper, Assistant Sports Editor; is putting on finishing touches to meet the Thursday night deadline. BOTTOM ROW: K. Myer, C. Clement; J. Quinn, Mg. Ed.; Ed-in- Chief, J. Tanner; Bus. Mgr., J. Vrazo; Ad. Mgr., J. Clement; S. Santos, D. Scott; ROW 2; J. Draper, T. Minard, V. Rainford, D. Lorandos, Miss Carlson, adviser, V. Vertrees, M. Maddock, F. Viczai, G. Magurean; ROW 3: M. Stewart, L. Dunklau, K. Borch, D. Taseff, T. Thrash, R. Dobis, P. Robinson, D. Farkas, C. Behnke; ROW 4: D. Gust, M. Robertson, C. Rubis, M. Wickberg, J. Tanner, P. Gergacz, C. Carlson, L. Allison, J. Morfee, P. Cullimore. Mirror — 109 Yearbook staff works together, meets deadline Featuring 11 pages of color, the 1969 MERRILLVUE was enlarged to a 9” x 12” book. Page layouts pat- terned after commercial magazines provided the MERRILLVUE with a new look. Expanding from two to five sec- tions, the MERRILLVUE covered aca- demics, activities, organizations, sports and album. As a new addition to the MERRILL- VUE staff, the staff photographer took many of the pictures used in the book. A makeshift darkroom was set up with equipment donated from people in the community along with the gra-lab timer and contact printer bought with MERRILLVUE funds. Also purchased was a filing cabinet and index file. Although plans began in the early spring, work on the 1969 MERRILL- VUE continued at the high school yearbook summer workshop at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, where Editor Tina Mussie and other members of the staff decided on the basic style and theme. Some Journal- ism I students attended the Kent State yearbook workshop in Kent, Ohio. Looking over a long reel of film, Mary Ann Bacchus prepares to develop it. Underclassmen identifications is the job of Cindy Clement and Debby Taseff. BOTTOM ROW: G. Magurean, Sports Ed.; N. Patterson, Activities Miss Carlson, adviser, C. Clement, J. Morfee, M. Stewart: ROW Ed.; M. Bacchus, Photographer; T. Mussie, Ed.-in-Chief; C. Sedita, 3: D. Gust, R. Dobis, D. Farkas, C. Behnke, D. Lorandos, D. Taseff, Bus. Mgr.; N. Dunklau, Copy Ed.; M. Pouch, Academics Ed.; K. V. Rainford, K. Borch, L. Allison. Taseff, Organ. Ed.; ROW 2: L. Dunklau, M. Robertson, S. Santos, Deciding which picture would fit best in the layout are Nancy Patterson, Activities Edi- tor; Marlene Pouch, Academic Editor and Karen Taseff, Organizations Editor. Delighted by the fact that 120 pages are To balance the books, Charlene Sedita, thoroughly complete is Tina Mussie, Edi- Business Manager, recounts the money. tor-in-Chief. The most satisfying moment of Greg Ma- gurean, Sports Editor, and Nancy Dunk- lau, Copy Editor, is having the privilege of mailing the deadline. Merrillvue — 111 Cheerleaders, spirit boosters back Pirates PEP TEENS — BOTTOM ROW: J. Clarke, D. Farkas, J. Vanderbeck, K. Borch; ROW 2: J. Hales, D. Femiak, N. Johnson, D. Lorandos; ROW 3: E. Schultz, J. Milakovich, R. Smith, D. Scott. Organization of a car caravan for the football game against unde- feated Lowell initiated a year of ac- complishments for Pep Club. Money raising projects such as selling Mer- rillville Pirate license plates and sponsoring a sock hop enabled Pep Club to purchase new basketball uni- forms for the varsity cheerleaders. Hanging stars, bordering clouds and a white and gold rocket trimmed with MHS all helped to carry out Pep Club’s Homecoming float theme “Give Our Team a Lift.” As new additions to Pep Club, yell kings Andy Bartley and Mike Haming assisted the Varsity Cheerleaders in promoting school spirit. Pep Club became more organized by establishing a system of appoint- ing committees to make signs for the games each week. PEP CLUB — BOTTOM ROW: L. Dunklau, K. Semplinski, N. Dunk- lau, D. Petrain, D. Petrain; ROW 1: L. Berta, K. Montgomery, K. Schleicher, L. Cekarmis, C. Clement, S. Hill, A. McCorkle, Sec.; V. Rainford, Pres.; P. Sheridan, V.P.; M. Kirk, Treas.; C. Maihofer, D. Feryo, L. Raboin; ROW 2: D. Taseff, V. Thureanos, L. Kolbert, K. Kizer, M. Domianus, R. Taylor, C. Churilla, C. Bentley, N. Lavery, L. Hass, D. Robertson, D. Beatty, G. Ange- lov, S. Dinsmore; ROW 3: N. Clarke, M. Whitworth, B. Able, P. Engel, B. Braggs, L. Malec, P. Egnatu, K. Montgomery, B. Pritchard, P. Thursby, J. Richardson, S. Harlow, L. Bentley, P. Gardner; ROW 4: P. Robinson, G. Cieszkiewicz, D. Spaeth, D. Bikoff, J. Perryman, J. Catasein, L. Dinsmore, J. Broschart, S. Schutz, J. Wilson, D. Franz, L. Nickovich, K. Svetnoff, M. Mo- mot; ROW 5: J. Kowalenko, V. Gallmeier, L. Lovegrove, D. Anastopoulous, T. Greek, M. Maddock, P. Graves, B. Taylor, J. Walters, P. Reibly, L. Wanthal, D. Macchia, B. Throw, B. Wachter; ROW 6: D. Sears, B. Sweeney, L. Davies, D. Maihofer, C. Zajack, K. McKiney, P. Lehman, S. Funkey, J. Kramer, P. Dobrowski, D. Semanchik, M. Pouch, D. Homeier, C. Milligan; J. Morfee, K. Uremovich, J. Horton, D. Reibly, B. Kovach, J. Jackson, D. Tarilo, J. Sullivan, P. Verbick, M. Mandich, B. Sliwa, D. Crnovich, J. Mundell; ROW 8: D. Farkas, K. Borch, D. Scott, D. Femiak, P. Graves, E. Schultz, M. Milosovich, R. Smith, D. Lorandos, J. Clarke, N. Johnson, J. Vanderbeck. 112— Pep Club VARSITY CHEERLEADERS — BOTTOM: Karen Semplinski, Doreen Petrain, Debbie Petrain, Nancy Dunklau, Linda Dunklau. PEP CLUB OFFICERS — TOP: Sue Hill, Ways and Means; Marilyn Kirk, Treas.; Alice McCorkle, Sec.; Pam Sheridan, Vice Pres.; Vena Rainford, Pres. RESERVE CHEERLEADERS — Cindy Maihofer, Debby Taseff, Becky Baker, Lori Nickovich, Kay Uremovich. FTA — BOTTOM ROW: S. Pritchard, K. Dell, M. Eshelman, D. Andrews, S. Smith, N. Dunklau, T. Mussie, J. Vrazo, T. Nel- son, K. Mikulich, C. Philpott, C. Clement, D. Shebat, C. Sattler; ROW 2: J. Nelson, K. Montgomery, M. Williams, D. Cieslak, P. Niley, Mrs. Marie Spurr, Mrs. Lorrie Wrona, co-sponsors; K. Myer, R. Nelson, E. Scott, R. Taylor, J. Jackson, D. Lietzan; ROW 3: S. Hill, D. Taseff, G. Ciezkiewicz, N. Clarke, D. Taber, T. Thrash, T. Boyer, J. Vickroy, J. Parsons, P. Sills, B. Joyce, L. Minniti, J. Mathis, D. Cidulka; ROW 4: B. Baker, H. Ander- son, D. Kurtis, C. Peda, M. LeCounte, E. Burkhart, M. Keilman, V. Mandernach, K. Tompkins, K. Downey, J. Fraikin, M. Wick- berg, P. Shudick, L. Dunklau, L. Allison, N. Patterson, K. Ta- seff, J. Morfee, M. Schlesinger, C. Strbac, L. Housekeeper, L. Petrovich, D. Sam; ROW 6: S. Dinsmore, K. Seale, V. Siv ak, D. Semanchik, M. Mandich, B. Bowser, S. Kelner, L. Wooldridge, R. Williams, J. Jaskolka, S. Morosin, B. Wood, J. Gilbert, C. Vanderbeck, M. Schlesenger, D. Fasel. Assisting Donny, a special education student, open his F.T.A. Christmas present is Mary Ann Bacchus. Santa Claus, portrayed by Dave Gust, brought much enjoyment to the excep- tional children at Miller School. FTA provides students with experience, creates leadership Because of a record membership of 81 upperclassmen, Future Teach- ers of America membership was limited to juniors and seniors. Guest speaker, Mr. Robert Robert- son from the Indiana State Depart- ment of Special Education lectured at the October meeting. Christmas coasters were pre- sented to the teachers at the annual FTA-sponsored teachers’ breakfast. A Christmas party was given for the special education classes at Miller School. In March, sophomores were in- ducted into FTA at a special initia- tion ceremony. Helping to finance the year’s ac- tivities were such money-making projects as co-sponsoring the Christ- mas turnabout dance and the Bas- ketball Homecoming sock hop. At the teacher’s Christmas breakfast, sponsored by Future Teachers of America, Presi dent Tina Mussie serves coffee to Mr. Metcalf. FTA— 115 FHA coupons used to help kidney patients 116 FHA — BOTTOM ROW: Colleen Strbac, Pres.; J. Echterling, V.P.; C. Webb, Sec.; M. Schlesinger, Treas.; ROW 2: S. Zubek, B. Pahl, P. Pavel, L. McKee, S. Broadaway, C. Gill, D. Sam, K. Seale; ROW 3: S. Utke, R. Sonnenberg, C. Hoy, T. Greek, L. Bentley, R. Go- ranovich, S. Collins, R. Machnik, D. Kurtis; ROW 4; L. Serocka, S. Cloyd, P. DeShazo, J. Walter, S . Hansen, H. Anderson, D. An- drews, C. Edwards, A. Nowesnick, Mrs. Seale, Sponsor. Highlighting the many achieve- ments of the Future Homemakers of America was their first place rating for their Homecoming car entry with the theme “Press ’em.” The windy city of Chicago was the destination of FHA shoppers and sightseers. The showing of “Finian’s Rainbow” was their main attraction. One of the year’s objectives, “Leisure Time — Constructive Time,” was completed November 19 when Mrs. Kirtland gave a flower-making demonstration. Patterns were made to use on velvet crepe, wood fibre, feathers and many other materials to construct the flowers. At Christmas time, FHA made Christmas stockings and hosted a party for the Carmelite Home for Girls. Two helpful movies were seen at the February and March meetings. Health Frauds” gave many good examples of the difficulties a person can encounter if one isn’t careful of the produ cts that are purchased. “Money Management” pointed out the advantages of spending money carefully. In order that freshmen become better acquainted with the senior high, the annual spring tea was held in their honor followed by mid-April Installation and Awards Dinner at the Wayfarer Inn. Counting Betty Crocker boxtops which were donated for purchasing a kidney machine are Chris Webb, Mary Sue Schlesinger and Judy Echterling. F8A members broaden views for office careers A potluck dinner was served at the Future Secretaries of America Christmas party Dec. 19, at Becky Bartley’s house. The party included a gift exchange and a guest speaker. FSA was led by President Sandy Fox, Vice-President Cheryl Sattler, Secretary Kathy Dell and Treasurer Sharon Pritchard. A guest speaker was featured at every meeting. At several of the meetings, former FSA President Maryel Rainford talked about her experiences as a secretary. The club’s visit to the First Na- tional Bank provided worthwhile knowledge concerning the different types of secretaries. Instead of the traditional spring banquet, FSA had a pizza party. Next year’s officers were installed at this time. Members of Future Secretaries of America visit a branch of Gary National Bank to ob- tain knowledge of operating various types of business machines. FUTURE SECRETARIES OF AMERICA— BOTTOM ROW: C. Webb, M. Pawlicki, S. Pritchard, C. Sattler, S. Fox, K. Dell, D. Cieslak, R. Kraynik. ROW 2: S. Smith, J. Echterling, E. Scott, Mrs. Ste- vens, Sponsor, C. Behnke, A. Nowesnick, A. McCorkle, S. Harris; ROW 3: K. Borch, D. Spaeth, B. Bartley, C. Philpott, D. Homeier, M. Mandich, K. Blane, D. Farkas. Future Secretaries of America — 117 Medical Careers provides tra ining When school gets too tough to face, the nurse’s office serves as a perfect retreat. Sophomore, Jim Meece takes full advantage of the opportunity. Because of their emphasis placed on learning through experience, the Medical Careers Club scheduled hos- pital tours, made toys for hospital- ized children and raised money for charity. Two paper drives and a sock hop made it possible for the club to do- nate money to the Lake County De- tention Home and several other worthwhile causes. In order to gain a better insight into possible future medical ca- reers, the club visited two hospitals, Methodist Hospital in Gary and Wes- ley Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Not only did they tour the hospitals but they also spread good cheer among the patients. Mr. Sabo, a pharmacist, lectured to the club and provided helpful in- formation for those members plan- ning a career in pharmacy. Completing the year’s activities was the spring banquet at Vogel’s Restaurant in Hammond. At that time, President Emily Schultz and Vice-President Debbie Klahn were replaced by the new officers. Seniors were presented with gold key chains with the inscription of the club initials. MEDICAL CAREERS — BOTTOM ROW: P. Petrus, S. Szentesy, Vice Mrs. Meyers, sponsor; K. Altman, L. Berta, D. Sam. ROW 3: L. Pres.; S. Lehman, Pres.; E. Schultz, Sec.; J. Nelson, Treas.; M. Grieshaber, S. Wood, S. Funkey, S. Dondanville, A. Nowesnick, Whitworth. ROW 2: C. Edwards, C. Sabo, C. Austin, L. Halsted, J. Fraiken, M. Chnupa, K. McShane, D. Klahn. 118 — Medical Careers Club Science club members use trial and error Meeting every Wednesday, the Science Club developed their interest in science by performing various ex- periments. Sponsored by Mr. Ver- million, head of the science depart- ment, the club included eleven members. Milikans Oil Drop was an experi- ment performed by the club which determined the charge of the elec- tron. Energy over mass was the basic principle used to determine the ratio of charge to mass for the electron. Other experiments such as Spec- tral Analysis also proved to be challenging. The purpose of this ex- periment was to distinguish dif- ferent elements by means of separat- ing the visible spectra. Science club members completed their year of research by working with various experiments in the field of electrostatics. Aspects of scientific experiments hold the interest of Science Club members Mike Tozier, Mike McColly, Tom Wade and Bruce Smith during a meeting. SCIENCE CLUB — BOTTOM ROW: B. Smith, M. Tozier, Vice Pres.; J. Halberstadt, Pres.; M. McColly, Sec.; D. Klahn, Treas.; ROW 2: T. Wade, R. Baran, G. Grabowski, D. Price, C. Rubis, S. Altmann. Science Club — 119 NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE— BOTTOM ROW: C. Austin; J. Vrazo, T. Minard, A. Julo- vich; ROW 2: N. Edwards, S. Collins, Mr. Morrow, sponsor; P. Sheridan; ROW 3: L. House- keeper, M. Stewart, N. Bradford, T. Thrash; ROW 4: R. Williams, S. Kelner, L. Neitzel, J. Breed, M. Bernard. Qpeech creates opportunity for self-expression Boasting fifty members, Merrill- ville Forensic League, known as Speech Club, participated in seven speech contests and five debate tournaments. Various money-raising projects such as bake sales, the Fine Arts Re- vue and class plays enabled Speech Club to pay state and national Foren- sic League dues as well as buy awards and trophies. This year speech contest judges were given monetary thanks from Speech Club. For the first time, speech and debate were separated under dif- ferent coaches. Formerly under the direction of Mr. Morrow, the debate team was coached by Mrs. Spurr. The topic debated by the sixteen members of the debate team was Resolved; The United States should adopt a compulsory system of na- tional service by all citizens.” Varsity debaters debated both sides of the topic while novice debaters de- fended only one side. DEBATE — BOTTOM ROW: M. Stewart, P. Mahoney, C. Sabo, Mrs. Spurr, coach, T. Nelson, C. Austin; ROW 2: S. Kelner, D. Sam, R. Jones, J. Vrazo, varsity captain; A. Julovich; ROW 3: C. Phil- pott, S. Morosin, L. Neitzel, J. Breed, B. Wood, J. Jaskolka. 120 — Speech Club MERRILLVILLE FORENSIC LEAGUE— BOTTOM ROW: C. Austin, V. Pres.; J. Vrazo, Sec.; J. Breed, Pres.; T. Minard, Reporter; A. Julovich, Treas. ROW 2: P. Ursinyi, N. Edwards, S. Masterson, I. Nicholas, C. Wichmanowski, R. Nelson, Mr. Morrow, Sponsor, J. Bublitz, M. Bielak, R. Jones, D. Sam, T. Thrash; ROW 3: P. Graves, D. Duggan, D. Cole, M. Shaffner, D. Swan, J. Edward, T. Greek, P. Engel, C. Philpott, S. Dinsmore, N. Bradford, C. Tozier, D. Haiges; ROW 4: S. Collins, R. Williams, L. House keeper, M. Hamang, T. McNary, C. Holloman, N. Nastoff, M Bernard, B. Sweeney, M. Stewart, P. Miller, M. Dougherty, S Morosin; ROW 5; P. Kistler, G. Garson, S. Kelner, M. Modrak L. Neitzel, B. Wood, D. Crnovich, R. Atzhorn, D. Gust, B. Puck ett, A. Bartley. Notecards aid Connie Philpott, an active Preparing to take their stand in another interesting debate are Jerry Breed, Sue Morosin, debate member, in reciting. Steve Kelner, Mike Stewart and Robbie Jones. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB — BOTTOM ROW: F. Varga, N. Myer, J. Lion burger, L. Cekarmis, C. Kupchik, L. Machia; ROW 2: C. Mai hofer, L. Raboin, J. Bublitz, R. Vogtlin, L. Dolotowski, D. Feryo F. Johnston, M. Whitworth, P. Carpenter, S. Wardell, G. Sulli van, L. Fitzgerald, C. Harms, S. Masterson; ROW 3: K. Yaros T. Holderman, B. Abel, J. Beier, P. Thursby, M. Bendt, R. Her zog, P. Owen, C. Grady, J. Vanderbeck, D. Marsee, A. Jones, P Stigleman, N. Edwards; ROW 4: B. Braggs, S. Stigleman, G Castellanos, E. Bodak, J. Throwbridge, N. Nastoff, T. Greek M. Plantinga, L. Soloman, J. Kramer, K. McKinley, D. Uhlman M. Sokalowski; ROW 5: D. Bikoff, L. Lovegrove, K. Uremovich J. Klaus, N. Barnard, S. Oosterhof, C. Hintella, K. Hargis, J Kravcheno, D. Ledwinka, B. Covaciu, N. Askley. SENIOR CHOIR — BOTTOM ROW: E. Schult z, K. Myer, M. Bac chus, P. Sheridan, M. Schmuck, M. Maywald, L. Berta, P Gardner, V. Sivak, D. Petrain, S. Pritchard, K. Semplinski, I Nicholas, M. Kirk, J. Wood, C. Clements, C. Sedita; ROW 2 R. Nelson, V. Vertrees, D. Lietzen, D. Rogers, L. Mathis, D. Wy sock, J. Curtis, B. Parker, M. Hamang, D. Talmadge, T. Chase D. Butler, H. Linkhart, G. Taylor, M. Wotherspoon, M. Bernard M. Radice, A. McCorkle, D. Taseff; ROW 3: D. Petrain, N. Dunk lau, B. Clark, S. Collins, J. Beck, H. Petruska, D. Smolnicky, T. Herndon, D. Lathrop, L. Schultz, G. Evans, A. Vincent, J. Mundell, L. Pierce, J. Watkins, T. Mussie, D. Spaeth; ROW 4: R. Broschart, R. Dobis, L. Dunklau, B. Bartley, S. Dondanville, B. Stoltzman, D. Nellessen, J. Halberstadt, R. Korpella, B. Wilson, D. Wolff, L. Albee, L. Herdon, S. Vujovic, A. Randazzo, A. Bartley, N. Clarke, J. Morfee. 122— Choir Leisure time is spent by the Senior Choir watching the “Hillbilly Christmas Carol.” Voices unite in musical performances Narrated by Bluntley and Hinkley, the annual spring concert entitled “What a Country” included a tour of the different sections of the United States. The concert, presented May 14, 1969, at 8:00 p.h. in the Engel- hart Gym, featured the combined choirs, the dance band and the con- cert band. Because of the state wide teach- ers’ work stoppage, the annual Cho- ral Festival was cancelled. Choir members, with the assis- tance of the Choir Booster Club, sold shamrock pins on St. Patrick’s Day. The pins were sold to raise money for senior gifts awarded at the Choir banquet, April 30, at the Merrillville American Legion. VOCALTEENS— SEATED: P. Sheridan, A. Vincent, T. Chase, R. Nelson, B. Wilson, T. Mussie, M. Hamang, M. Kirk, J. Beck; STANDING: D. Talmadge, H. Petruska, M. Wotherspoon, J. Hal- berstadt, J. Morfee, D. Smolnicky, S. Dondanville, A. Bartley, D. Lietzan, L. Dunklau, S. Vujovic, B. Bartley, L. Herndon, I. Nicho- las, J. Curtis. Musicians add color to activities POMMETTES — BOTTOM ROW: P. Paul, S. Stockwell, K. Mont- gomery, C. Bell, M. Pawlicki, P. Sills, B. Joyce, C. Philpott; ROW 2: J. Pawlicki, D. Reibly, L. Wydro, C. Behnke, D. Kellenburger, L. Minniti, J. Mathis; ROW 3: L. Wanthal, D. Wysocki, K. Taseff, B. Sliwa, S. Fox, D. Maihofer, D. Rogers, D. Semanchik. 124 CONCERT BAND — FRONT ROW: V. Mandernach, J. Fraikin, M. Grisak, L. Housekeeper, D. Fasel, C. Carlson, P. Shudick, L. Wooldridge; ROW 2: J. Slatton, G. Luttinen, T. Treskovich, R. Taylor; ROW 3: S. Hill, P. Pieroni, S. Hansen, J. Clarke, D. Krafft, D. Schubick, D. Erickson, M. Williams, M. Rohder, T. Crouch, R. Pendleton, M. Busch, W. Wesley, S. Hostetler, T. Dennis, J. Vickroy, P. Clements; ROW 4: T. Thrash, P. Brown, J. Carter, R. Touchette, P. Ausenbaugh, E. Beck, K. Miller, T. Duncan, ' ' SSfjMkW M Hb 1 The MHS band and the Pomettes participated in the high school band day at Purdue University along with other bands from all over the state. The concert band received its ninth consecutive first place rating at the state contest at Elkhart, In- diana. Another first place was awarded to Merrillville in the sight- rea ding division of the contest on April 19. On January 25, members of the band competed in the Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest at Highland. Winners at the regions advanced to the state contest at Butler Uni- versity on February 15. Strange apparel doesn’t keep Merrillville ' s pep band from promoting spirit. I DANCE BAND — BOTTOM ROW: D. Duggan; M. Wickberg; V. Man- Frutchey. ROW 3: M. Detert; R. Macy, B. Bowser; L. Grieshaber; dernach; D. Erickson; M. Williams; T. Thrash; M. Rohder. ROW G. Mackulak; M. Thompson; S. Harris; J. Kora; B. Smith. 2: L. Wooldridge; B. Marler; R. Wilding; B. Mihas; R. Minnich; A. D. Duggan, A. Tancos, G. Peters, N. Bradford, B. Marler, R. Wild- ing, B. Mihos, R. Minnick, A. Frutchey, D. Klevickos, M. Detert, G. Mackulak; ROW 5: J. VanWiener, B. Schubick, K. Usher, B. Atzhorn, J. Breed, D. Kuzemka, J. Kora, B. Smith, M. Lovegrove, J. Tancos, S. Harris, C. Roberts, R. Naborczyk, G. Underwood, G. Ludtke, M. Cordeau, D. Dance, M. Thompson, R. Macy, L. Grieshaber, B. Bowser. W A L m Jl IMF 125 A good serve is a must in volleyball, as Penny Clements finds when she tries her hardest to hit the ball over the net. Serving, Cindy Maihofer, and her partner Janet Nay, face an active ping pong match. GAA — BOTTOM ROW: D. Feryo, P. Sills, G. Sullivan, C. Maihofer, D. Robertson, K. Semplinski, Treas.; S. Feczko, Pres.; B. Joyce, Vice Pres.; M. Williams, Sec.; S. Weger, R. Franko, I. Nicholas, A. McCorkle, S. Stockwell; ROW 2: Mrs. Orelup, sponsor; M. Maywald, S. Hass, J. Aquino, R. Pakalniskis, S. Stevens, L. Smith, P. Clements, I. Oros, J. Parsons, D. Taseff, L. Berta, Miss Borucki, sponsor; ROW 3: J. Van Wienan, J. Dell, N. Schiessner, D. Mick, C. Peda, M. McCain, D. LeDrew, G. Ange- lov, J. Broschart, C. Harms, L. Weger, T. Holderman, G. Cas- tellanos, S. Masterson; ROW 4: S. Fowler, P. LeCount, R. Touchette, L. Lovegrove, D. Ledwinka, L. Dunklau, L. Nickovich, J. Mathis, C. Boersma, D. Tompkins, G. White, P. Graves, L. Shoup, L. Minniti; ROW 5; M. Eshelman, M. Jacobs, J. Oleksik, P. Miller, K. Uremovich, J. Vanderbeck, J. Horton, S. Harlow, R. Goranovich, I. Pazera, D. Vatterrodt, J. Richardson, J. Clarke, L. O’Rourke; ROW 6: M. Lain, L. Bently, L. Wooldridge, S. Wood, B. Kacmar, M. Busch, R. Atzhorn, D. Crnovich, N. Wagner, P. Gardner, J. Kowalenko, L. Davies, J. Sullivan, D. Reibly. 126 — GAA GAA offers recreation and activity to girls Sue Feczko was one of 309 girls from the state of Indiana to receive the G.A.A. Award Saturday, April 19 at Ball State University. A total of 350 points must be obtained for this award. These points were earned during her three years in high school by scoring high in written and skill tests. Epworth Forest at North Webster, Indiana was the setting for the In- diana League of High School Girls ' Athletic Association Fall Leadership Training Camp. Attending the camp geared for the training of officers in an atmosphere of relaxation and en- joyment were President Sue Feczko, Vice-President Barb Joyce and spon- sor Miss Borucki. Sponsoring the first football sock- hop and selling Merrillville Pirate T- Shirts were two of G.A.A.’s money raising projects for the year. Activities of the club included a Christmas party, a badminton and ping-pong tournament and a mother- daughter awards banquet. The year included a trip to Valparaiso to ob- serve a demonstration by Valpo’s girl’s gymnastic team. Control is a major factor in perfecting an angel balance on the unevens, as dem- onstrated by Karen Semplinski. Junior Hi-y develops sophs, into athletes. Twenty Junior Hi-Y members at- tended a double-header basketball game in Chicago to watch UCLA vs. Loyola and Notre Dame vs. Illinois. Junior Hi-Y was presided over by President Craig Peek, Vice-President Butch Swanson, Secretary Chuck Holloman and Treasurer Bill Steiner. A main goal set by the club was to enlarge pictures of the all-state ath- letes and display them in the lobby. At the end of the year, Junior Hi-Y members voted for the outstanding player in each major sport. The tro- phies were presented at the Athletic Boosters Club banquet to Tom Simp- son for football, Dave Homoky for basketball and baseball and George Uremovich for track. Being initiated into Junior Hi-Y, Rick Jackson receives swats from Butch Swan- son. Waiting their turn are Bob Santona, Wally Warne, and Jerry Nowesnick. JUNIOR HI-Y — BOTTOM ROW: C. Peek, B. Swanson, B. Steiner, C. Holloman; ROW 2: Mr. Demaree, Sponsor; R. Sattler, C. Wichman- owski, J. Snow, J. Barbaulo; ROW 3: S. Valenti, B. Hunt, T. Strbac, J. Nowesnick, L. Wood. 128— Jr. H-Y Sunshine Club honors parents, helps others Honoring their parents on two occasions, Sunshine Society spon- sored a daddy-date night and a mother-daughter banquet. Keeping the thirty members busy were such money-making projects as candy and bake sales. Because spreading cheer and helping others was the main concern of Sunshine Society this year, proceeds from the sales were donated to the Riley Me- morial Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. To spread the Christmas spirit, Christmas carols were sung for the neighborhood at Sunshine Society’s Christmas party. Two conventions, fall and spring, gave the club an opportunity to ex- change ideas with other Sunshine Societies from high schools through- out the state. Obtaining money to support club activi- ties throughout the year is Kerry Seale. Bakesales are good money-making pro- jects and also serve the purpose of lunch when on a diet. SUNSHINE CLUB — BOTTOM ROW: M. Eshelman, Rec. Sec.; S. Oprish, R. Shuman, N. Owens, D. Cieslak, L. Dolatowski, S. Loeh- Cloyd, Corres. Sec.; G. Taylor, Vice Pres.; B. Wood, Pres.; K. mer. ROW 3: J. Eich, H. Anderson, B. Luebcke, K. Miller, T. Boy- Tompkins, Treas.; Mrs. Bovard , Sponsor. ROW 2: D. Parker, M. er, J. Weems, P. Deshazo. Sunshine Society — 129 SPANISH CLUB — BOTTOM ROW: L. Cekarmis, C. Philpott, D. Rogers, L. Wooldridge, V. Sivak, M. Kirk, M. Cordeau; ROW 2: Mrs. Stoelting, sponsor; J. Garrett, S. Oosterhof, P. Rendina, M. Whitworth, K. Dogan, G. Rogers, L. Raboin, P. Clements, C. Hoy; ROW 3: C. Walters, G. White, P. Stock, J. Richardson, J. Perry- man, J. Catasein, S. Hill, R. Taylor, T. Dennis, M. Bielak; ROW 4: P. Cadosik, M. LeCounte, P. Owen, E. Bishop, R. Ward, L. Lovegrove, J. Sullivan, G. Angelov, J. Kowalinko, R. Broschart, K. Tompkins; ROW 5: D. Semanchik, J. Jaskolka, D. Crnovich, R. Atzhorn, L. Davies, M. Mandich, J. Mundell, S. Pritchard, J. Walters, B. Pahl, S. Zubeck, K. McKinley, C. Peda. 130 — Spanish Club Spanish Club presents their rewarding year Beginning the year in a festive mood, the club received first place for their homecoming float entry, a 20-foot dragon entitled “Fight Trooper Mouth.” Fund raising projects also ac- cented the year’s activities. Candy was sold to earn money for the Hon- ors Program. Toys, food and clothing were collected and presented to a needy Spanish-American family. Taking time out for fun, the club enjoyed a Christmas banquet as well as the annual spring banquet. The spring banquet included a Spanish meal and movie in Chicago. With 45 muchachos and mu- chachas, Spanish Club has proved to be one of the most active clubs in the school. Packages are gathered by inspired Span- ish Club members Rene Broschart, Mary Keilman and Debby Rogers to take to the needy people. The collection of club dues is the respon- sibility of Deb Rogers, Treas. Distributing candy to Spanish Club members Debby Rogers, Mary Keilman and Rene Broschart, is Linda Wooldridge, V.P. Looking over the calendar of events which they prepared are Sandy Springman, Ann Souronis, Nancy Nastoff and Janet Kraveheno dressed in togas. Latin members express interest through activities Several trips to Chicago high- lighted Latin Club’s busy year. The club travelled by bus to attend the ‘‘Vanilla Fudge” concert Nov. 17. On later trips to Chicago, Latin Club saw the movie “Romeo and Juliet” and a “Supremes” concert. A new wall map of Rome was pur- chased for the Latin department through nickel and dime donations. Dave Stolzman was selected to at- tend the Indiana University High School Latin Institute. Neptune’s Kingdom was the theme of the annual spring banquet at the Merrillville Methodist Church. New members were initiated by participating in an auction as slaves of the older members. 132— Latin Club Latin Club — 133 The Latin Club award was presented to Anastasia Julovich by Dianne Lind. LATIN CLUB — BOTTOM ROW: S. Sasser, T. Nelson, P. Mahoney, S. Lehman, T. Thrash, S. Szentesy, N. Schiesser. ROW 2: D. Barnett, J. Daubenheyer, E. Burkhart, S. Morosin, K. Mikulich, D. Sam, T. Nelson, T. Nuzzo. ROW 3: S. Gray, P. Brown, P. Lehman, J. Kravcheno, B. Braggs, K. Wolff, R. Balunda, P. Cullimore, M. Benson, B. Boron. ROW 4: E. Hitoric, S. Springman, L. Fitzgerald, N. Nastoff, D. Klahn, D. Whittemore. Preparing Valentine favors are German Club officers, Dianne Lind, President; Colleen Stowers, Treasurer; Sue Feczko, Secretary and Nancy Ulicni, Vice President. New knowledge is sought by German Club With the purpose of this year’s German Club being to raise money for Honors Program, German Club sold chocolate candy bars. The candy sale enabled German Club to donate $100 towards the Honors Program fund. “Mug ’Em” was the theme of the club’s homecoming float entry. A huge pretzel and a German stein brought out the theme idea. German Club celebrated the Yule- tide season at a Christmas party at David Demmon’s house. Fruit was collected by German Club and donated to the Lake County Retarded Association. Throughout the year, German Club strived to further their under- standing of the German people and their customs. German Club was led by Presi- dent Dianne Lind, Vice-President Nancy Ulicini, Secretary Sue Fezcko and Treasurer Colleen Stowers. GERMAN CLUB— BOTTOM ROW: N. Myer, L. Hass, P. Sills, N. Shoshoo, S. Feczko, Sec.; N. Ulicni, Vice Pres.; D. Lind, Pres.; C. Stowers, Treas.; M. Oprish, T. Treskovich, R. Pakalniskis, P. Ausenbaugh, L. Dolatowski, F. Johnson. ROW 2: M. McCain, J. Bublitz, S. Wroe, R. Jones, J. Kopanda, T. Holderman, C. Aus- tin, C. Sabo, J. Nay, L. Roepstorff, K. Miller, P. Wiley, A. Silin- gas. ROW 3: J. Fraikin, P. Miller, C. Boersma, S. Hostetler, J. Sey- mour, J. Mathis, G. Sullivan, J. Dell, L. Minniti, J. Eich, R. Satt- ler, B. Hendricks, T. Greek, L. Shoup, L. Dinsmore, M. Modrak. ROW 4: J. Carter, J. Zeman, M. Wickberg, C. Hintalla, B. Stiener, D. LeDrew, C. Vanderbeck, S. Stigleman, K. Arnold, B. Tippy, K. McShane, B. Gorski, D. Tarailo, B. Netherton, G. Grabowski, G. Thompson. ROW 5: K. Aron, M. Busch, J. Petruch, M. Austin, L . Spiece, B. Koehler, T. De St. Jean, M. Hamang, J. Gilbert, J. Johnstone, B. Wood, M. Ackermann, D. Stolzman, D. Horan, D. Demmon. 134 — German Club German souvenirs are shown to David Demmon, Judy Bublitz, Linda Dolatowski and Mark Ackerman by Mrs. Burgess. Selling candy for the Language Honor Program is helped by Chris Hathaway. A proverb painted on a German dish is read by club members Betsy Wood, Robbie Jones, Lynn Spiece, Lisa Roepstorff and Peggy Higginson. German Club — 135 Math Club proves numbers can be fun The possible construction and use of a “logic machine” was Mr. Duns- combe’s topic of discussion for his lecture to Math Club. Mr. Duns- combe explained that information is fed into the machine to find a course of logic and a valid conclusion. Math Club’s car entry in the homecoming parade was entitled “Massacre ’Em.” Christmas carol- ling and donating money for the maintenance of WCAE-TV, Channel 50, added to the club’s list of ac- tivities. Conducted at Andrean High School, the Math Clubs from Merrill- ville, Andrean and Lew Wallace held a meeting to exchange ideas. MATH CLUB— BOTTOM ROW: J. Halber- stadt, B. Smith, M. Tozier. ROW 2: G. Gra- bowski, M. McCain, D. Price. ROW 3: D. Klahn, G. Luedtke. Preparing to solve a trigonometry prob- lem on the opaque projector are George Grabowski, Don Price, Jeff Halberstadt, Tom Wade and Mike Tozier. 136 — Math Club We acquaint ourselves with life when we conquer self-discord Deep in thought, Alice McCorkle concentrates on work. Emotion is evident in Phil Cullimore’s facial expression. Rehabilitation comes from Mr. Rainford’s seconds of rest. We are a quantity at the beginning to be grown and matured and nurtured and shaped by parents, teachers, friends, leaders. At the end we find ourselves again, but different — an ever-changing collage of experience. Happiness gleams on Mary Ann Bacchus ' face. Personalities — 139 A beaming smile reflects Debbie Robertson’s nature. Chip Wichmanowski concentrates on a fellow golfer’s putting techniques. Clowning around was one of Debbie Farkas’ practices during Spirit Week. Administration faces growth problems School Board members are John Wilson, Donald Langbehn, Jack Morfee, Vice-Pres., Cecil Tonagel, Pres. Raymond Doherty, Sec., is not pictured. Administration — 141 Administration plans school expansion Checking over plans for the new additions keeps Mr. James Bovard, Principal, very busy. Because of inadequate funds to cover classroom expenses, Ross Township teachers participated in the state-wide Indiana teachers’ work stoppage Friday, March 7. Mr. Gran, chairman of the Negotiating Commit- tee of the Merrillville Classroom Teachers’ Association, summed up the reasons for the teachers’ actions in his statement, “This is not a strike, it is simply a one day work stoppage to draw public attention to an immediate problem . . “Wing - a - ding Weidenbener, “Tempting Tolan” and “Gorgeous Gran” were a few of the descriptive names given to the daring teachers in MHS’s first leg contest.” “Kiss- able Kaiser” emerged the victor in the contest designed to raise money for the Language Honors Program. Wellman’s Restaurant in Val- paraiso was the location of the Ross Township Employees Christmas ban- quet Thursday, Dec. 5. Mr. Ray Gran, master of ceremonies, pre- sented the evening’s entertainment. In an attempt to give the school community a sense of constructive progress rather than destructive dissent, a Student Faculty Commit- tee was organized by Student Coun- cil to open lines of communication between students and faculty. Writing out attendance slips is one of the main jobs for the Assistant Principal, Mr. Robert Baumgardner. 142 Thirteen new faces brigten MH8 LAFEY ARMONTROUT This year Mr. Armontrout announced to the school that he will marry a teacher from Hobart. This happy event is set for June 21, 1969. PHYLLIS BEATY Miss Beaty is go- ing to be married this summer on June 14, 1969. After their wedding they have made plans to live in Okinawa. DIANE BORUCKI During spring vacation Miss Borucki escaped to California to soak up some summer sun. While she was on her vacation, she golfed regularly. ROBBIE BOTHWELL Mrs. Bothwell uses her spare time reading a large assortment of books. She is a member of the Order of Eastern Star. GRACE BOVARD Traveling through the West was a memorable trip ac- cording to Mrs. Bovard. Her T.V. viewing consists of “Lawrence Welk” and college football. HELEN BRUNTON Being on the teachers’ bowling team gives Mrs. Brunton a chance to escape from the daily school schedule. When it comes to T.V., she enjoys “Law- rence Welk. VERONIKA BURGESS This sum- mer she has made plans to visit Russia and several European coun- tries. Besides liking to take vaca- tions, Mrs. Burgess enjoys planting flowers. LEONA K. BURRUS She has fin- ished 30 hours beyond her Master’s at I.S.U. and Purdue. Miss Burrus wishes that Santa Claus would bring her a library that wouldn’t leak. PATRICIA CALLENDER Mrs. Cal- lender recently moved from Ohio to become a Hoosier. She has in- tensely enjoyed her first year at MHS. She has two daughters in college. MARI LOU CARLSON Playing the piano, collecting cookbooks are con- sidered Miss Carlson ' s favorite pas- times. She was recently awarded a fellowship to Ball State U. EILEEN CHIDSEY Her T.V. shows consist of the Kup Show and special documentaries. She plans to finish her Masters at I.U. CHRIS CHONCOFF During this school year Mr. Choncoff became a proud father of a baby boy. He now has two sons whom he can take golfing with him this summer. Faculty — 143 Larger faculty becomes necessary for PATRICK CLEARY Working at the mill was Mr. Cleary’s summer job last year. This summer Mr. Cleary will concentrate on keeping his Florida tan, while soaking up the sun on the golf course. CAROLYN COON Her favorite va- cation spot is Florida. This year she also traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend a meeting of the Ameri- can Personnel and Guidance Asso. PHYLLIS COURT Mrs. Court passes the time by going to Chicago to see plays and playing cards. Last January she had the misfortune to fall on the ice and break her ankle. RICHARD DEMAREE Vacationing with his family in California last summer seemed to be quite enjoy- able for Mr. Demaree. “Laugh-In rates as his top show. GEORGE DRESCHER Besides di- secting worms and studying amoe- ba, Mr. Drescher has other interests which include tennis, skiing and working on his car. VICTORIA B. DRIVER Mrs. Driver, a native of Atlanta enjoys bowling and visiting Canada. She will finish her Masters in Theology and Busi- ness at Marquette Univ. RHONDA L. DUNCAN Working as a secretary in a law firm last sum- mer, Mrs. Duncan commuted daily to Chicago. This summer she plans to go to Purdue to work on her Mas- ters. MILES G. DUNSCOMBE Studying will extend through the summer for Mr. Dunscombe. He is going to work on his Masters at Purdue. In his spare time he plans to golf. RICHARD W. EBLER He is very in- terested in preaching which has tak- en him to Georgia and Tennessee. This summer his main plan is to work on his Masters at I.S.U. EDWARD ENGLEHART Traveling takes up most of Mr. Engelhart’s f ree time. He has visited Hawaii, Nassau and Florida. He also enjoys the relaxation of fishing. MARY ANN GALANIS Making her first appearance as a teacher this year, Miss Galanis graduated from I.U. RAYMOND A. GRAN Selling camp- ing trailers was his summer job last year. We will never forget his fine job of directing the Jr. Play and making the announcements. 144 — Faculty Record-breaking 1400 enrollment BARBARA J. GREEN During the Easter vacation, Miss Green travel- ed to Florida. She has made plans to go back to I.U. and work on her Masters this summer. C. MAX HUTCHISON Teaching summer school will again be a ma- jor part of Mr. Hutchison’s summer plans. He is also going to help a friend build a new house. DARL JARNECKE Working at a gas station was Mr. Jarnecke’s sum- mer job last year. This summer he has decided to attend B.S.U. to work on his Masters. MARY C. JEFFRIES Mrs. Jeffries is not only a mother to her son and daughter, but also their collection of pets. She has traveled with her family to Washington D.C. and in Indiana. JIM KAISER Mr. Kaiser worked at the Gary Sheet and Tin Mill in the machine shop and helped Mr. Ver- million build a house last summer. JERROLD KASARDA He is a very proud father of two daughters. They occasionally come to school to visit him. He will be working on his Masters at Purdue this summer. FERN KIRTLAND This summer Mrs. Kirtland is going back to Indi- ana Univ. to work on her Masters. Her activities include crafts work, scuba diving and camping. GLADYS C. LEAS Visiting the Alas- kan Hemisfair proved to be very exciting to Miss Leas. She enjoyed taking pictures and having larger prints made from them. JAMES A. LENIG After a trying day at school, Mr. Lenig can be- come enthusiastic about refinishing furniture in his home. He always likes to watch the “Name of the Game.” JACK LENNON A summer job will keep Mr. Lennon busy during the vacation months. Bowling and golf are among the hobbies he en- joys in his free time. ELEANOR LEWIS Caring for a fra- ternity house and studying at I.U. kept Mrs. Lewis on her toes last summer. She has had many paint- ings displayed in Northern Indiana. SHERMAN LEWIS This summer Mr. Lewis plans to relax by golfing, skiing and bowling. He also has hopes to start work on his Doctor- ate at I.U. Faculty — 145 Ninety percent in state involved in DONALD LUCCHI Being a mem- ber of the Army Reserves takes up much of his spare time. Instead of going to the Army Reserve meetings he would rather watch the Boston Celtics. AGNES LYNCH Along with teach- ing College Prep, Mrs. Lynch also taught a course at the I.U. Exten- sion during this school year. She also was a member of a bridge club. FRANK MELTZER Mr. Meltzer was recently chosen to be a chairman and judge of the Wisconsin State Univ. ensemble contest. He taught summer school last summer. WILLIAM METCALF Last summer Mr. Metcalf was chosen to repre- sent the northwest in a church con- vention at Kansas City, Kansas. His favorite baseball team is the Cubs. MILDRED MEYER, R.N. While va- cationing in Britain last summer, Mrs. Meyer found it difficult to drive on the opposite side of the road. In her spare time she gardens. LARRY MILLER Mr. Miller spent his pastime enlarging his house and visiting California last summer. He enjoys watching such T.V. shows as “Johnny Carson’’ and “Kup’s Show.” JOSEPH MORROW A new addition was made to the Morrow family during the school year. Mr. and Mrs. Morrow are the parents of a baby daughter named Natalie. RANDALL NABHAN Watching Star Trek” and White Sox baseball games on T.V. helps Mr. Nabhan pass his time away. For short va- cations he travels to Lake Geneva. GEORGE NOVAK Mr. Novak owns a farm in Valparaiso, which he farms every summer. He extremely enjoys fishing, hunting and watch- ing “Bonanza.” BARBARA ORELUP She spent twelve weeks of her summer vaca- tion last year working on her Mas- ters at I.U. Mrs. Orelup is always ready to play a game of tennis. GERALD RAINFORD Backing I.U. for a victory at the Rosebowl in C alifornia was ecstasy for him. He is delighted to go fishing when he isn’t watching I.U. play. JERAULD J. REINHART Being the father of eight children keeps him busy driving them around. His sum- mers consist of giving voice lessons and directing a summer musical. 146 — Faculty Teacher ' s Association work stoppage KATHLEEN SEALE Mrs. Seale’s traveling includes visiting New En- gland which she expressed much delight in. She feels relaxed when reading a book of her choice. STANLEY C. SEMOKAITIS During the school vacation he was employ- ed at the Sheet and Tin Mill as a machinist. His hobbies include reading and plastic carving. MARIE B. SPURR Mrs. Spurr was awarded the honor to attend the Robert A. Taft Institute of Govern- ment at I.S.U. this summer. She is a devoted fan of the Fifth Dimen- sion. WANDA STEVENS Mrs. Stevens finds walking a fascinating pastime. Among her particular hobbies she enjoys watching “Perry Mason” and reading mysteries. MILDRED STEWART Included in Mrs. Stewart’s list of T.V. programs are That Girl” and Carol Burnet Show”. For relaxation she also en- joys golfing and playing bridge. JUDITH STOELTING She claims sewing and knitting as her hobbies. Last summer she was employed at the Dairy Queen. Her favorite T.V. show is Dark Shadows.” EUGENE TALMADGE Serious- ly minded politically, Mr. Talmadge ironicly picks Laugh-In” as his favorite show. His summer plans in- clude teaching government in sum- mer school. ALEANA THOMAS Aside from being head of the cafeteria, and planning the lunch menu, Mrs. Thomas obtains a great amount of pleasure from sewing and reading. RUSSEL THORNE Over the Easter vacation, Mr. Thorne and his wife traveled to Florida for a relaxation. This summer he plans to work on his Masters at I.U. TWILA THORNE She will spend her summer at I.S.U. , where she will continue her graduate study. She chose “Mod Squad” as her favorite show. ROBERT TO LAN Mr. Tolan’s schedule for this summer is com- posed of working on construction and traveling to California. Drag racing is included in his hobbies. BEN M. TOTH Watching “Laugh- In” and the Tonight Show” help pass the time for Mr. Toth. This summer he plans to continue work- ing on his Masters at I.U. Faculty — 147 Teachers ' summers include travel JAMES O. VERMILLION Sports are his major interests and he partici- pates in them during his leisure time. He chose snow skiing as his favorite sport. JAMES WAGNER He plans on working on his Masters this sum- mer at I.S.U. Mr. Wagner tries to watch every Detroit Tiger baseball game. GERARD WALTER Working on the prom kept Mr. Walter from watching as many White Sox baseball games as he would have liked. He chose the Virginian” as the best show. JOE WEIDENBENER Building mo- del ships and cars helps occupy Mr. Weidenbener’s spare time. Last summer he traveled throughout Europe. GENEVIEVE WOOLDRIDGE Camp- ing with the Girl Scouts is consider- ed quite a pleasure to Mrs. Wool- dridge. She also enjoys working around the house. VELVEN WOOLDRIDGE Photogra- phy highlights Mr. Wooldridge’s list of pleasures. Added to his collection of pictures is the trip they took to the Smokey Mountains. LORRIE WRONA Last summer she and her husband vacationed in Eu- rope, which extremely impressed her. In her extra time she teaches piano lessons. CATHERINE YAZOMBEK Going to summer school at I.U. kept Mrs. Y azombek very busy last summer. She has made plans to work on her Masters at I.U. this summer. BOYD LEE YEOMAN Mr. Yeoman left his bacherlorhood days to be- come a married man on April 10, 1969. His hobbies include bowling and coin collecting. 148 — Faculty graduate study, relaxation, jobs DOROTHY GOETZE— Secretary JEAN KALLEN BACK— Secretary DONNA HOMOKY— Accounting Clerk JUANITA JONES — Guidance Secretary MARY NEVILLE — Library Secretary HELEN HAYDEN — Extra-Curricular Treasurer Among the school’s staff of janitors are Mr. Herschel Call and Mr. Dave Rhymer who work together to improve the school ' s at- mosphere. Preparing and serving the lunches are M. Mance, M. Bowen, E. Fox, G. Kach, J. Nichols Cafeteria aids are J. Smith and M. Har- and M. Pasa. mon. 149 Leadership guides the Class of 1971 As underclassmen, the Class of 1971 began their high school career by attending the Student Council-sponsored Orientation Day in August. Representatives from each MHS club were on hand to inform the new sophomores of each club’s purposes and activities. Sophomores began the year by placing third in the homecoming float competition. Their float theme “Whip and Chill ’Em” was carried out by a large paper refrigerator, a bowl and a beater. White carnations with red ribbons were sold by the sophomores on Valentine ' s Day to add to the class fund. Participating in their first Spirit Week, the Class of 1971 chose the theme of “Round ’Em Up. A Mustang on a hangman’s noose and wagon wheels emphasized the Western theme. Along the sophomore hall, a western wood fence was constructed. A western town, including a County Store, was formed using each of the rooms in the hall. Cowboy hats, guns and red scarves were used by sophomores to promote spirit on their class day Thursday. The sophomore executive board chose smokey topaz stones for their class rings. The round collegiate style was selected by the class-represented board. Leading the sophomore class are Mark Austin, President; Jackie Hales, Vice-president; Melinda Momot, Secretary and Lori Nickovich, Treasurer. Going over plans for the sophomore class are Mrs. Stoelting, sponsor, and Mark Austin, president. 150 — Sophomores Through a successful sophomore year Note taking is an essential in U.S. History for soph Ray Korpella. Leoma Lovegrove seeks fun helping her class for spirit week. Members of the Executive Board for the Class of ' 71 are FRONT ROW: P. Clements, D. Robertson, L. Raboin, P. Ausenbaugh, L. Eaton, R. Smith. ROW 2: N. Johnson, R. Touchette, S. Ooster- hof, K. McKinley, K. Uremovich. ROW 3: J. Edwards, J. Bailey, C. Peek, B. Steiner, D. Mancilla, C. Zajack. Sophomores — 151 Sophomores face the unfamiliar and Barbara Abel, Eugene Abrego, Mark Ackerman, Leonard Albee, Kathleen Ahman, Adam Ander, Karl Aron, Roberta Atzhorn, Pa- tricia Ausenbaugh Mark Austin, Sandra Aus- tin, Janice Ayers, James Baily, James Barbauld, Mary Barlow, Nancy Bar- nard, Andrew Bartley, Den- nis Beasley Debra Beatty, Jeffrey Beck, Jo Ann Beier, Cynthia Bentley, Brian Berg, Mar- lyce Bielak, Douglas Bikos, Eileen Bishop, Carol Boers- ma Robert Bohn, Richard Bo- zich, Belinda Braggs, Algis Brazys, Nancy Brislen, Daniel Brown, Peggy Brown, Judith Bublitz, Ste- ven Burcham Richard Burdan, Marilyn Busch, Doyle Butler, Bruce Cadwell, Richar d Carl, Jeff- rey Carter, Monty Carto- lano, Gloria Castellanos, Janice Catasin Anita Certa, Ricky Chand- ler, Timothy Chase, George Chelovich, Alex Christoff, Roy Christy, John Churilla, Jane Clarke, Penny Cle- ments Terry Codespoti, Larry Coin, David Cole, Timothy Combs, Michele Cordeau, Rebecca Covaciu, Robin Craig, Debra Crnovich, Gary Crum Loraine Curran, Jerry Cur- tis, Douglas Dance, Thom- as Dargewich, James Dau- benheyer, Linda Davies, Donald Davis, John Davis, Kerry Davis Jerald Dell, Joan Dell, Da- vid Demmon, Teresa Den- nis, Denise Detert, Linda DeYoung, Lorraine Dins- more, Mark Ditter, Paula Dobrowski Kathleen Dogan, Melvin Dogan, Robert Dogan, Lin- da Dolatowski, Michele Dougherty, Dennis Duggan, Timothy Duncan, Mark Dzatko, Lori Eaton Joseph Echterling, Jeffrey Edwards, Pamela Egnaty, Jean Eich, Edward Eldred, Mary Elmer, Debra Elser, Pamela Engel, Timothy Englehart Debra Erickson, James Es- sex, Dennis Evans, Gary Evans, Linda Everett, Kath- ryn Evio n, Jeffrey Faga, Dana Femiak, Pamela Fer- kull 152 — Sophomores thrilling aspects of high school life Diane Feryo, Juanita Fin- nerty, Laurel FitzGerald, Dennis Flanagan, Carol Fosler, Susan Fowler, Ro- bert Fox, Debra Franz, Ele- nor Fuller Robert Gal, Dawn Galanis, Michael Galanis, Frank Ga- lati, Vicki Gallmeir, Gordon Gardner, Judy Garrett, Gregg Garson, Ted Gazda Raymond Giacomin, Cyn- thia Gibson, Linda Glaze, Ronald Glaze, George Gol- omdowski, Bruce Grady, Carolyn Grady, Phyllis Graves, Susan Gray Terri Greek, James Griggs, Dinah Guined, Terri Ha- genwald, Edward Hales, Jaclynn Hales, Michael Ha- m a n g, Denise Hansen, Diane Hargens Kathy Hargis, Lynn Hass, Jeffrey Hastings, Christop- her Hathaway, Linda Hen- derson, Bobette Hendricks, Tyman Herndon, Peggy Higginson, Carol Hintalla David Hodges, Terri Hol- derman, Charles Holloman, David Hoover, June Hop- per, Douglas Horan, Ju- dith Horton, Susan Hostet- ler, Cheryl Hoy Deborah Huber, William Hunt, Kathy Hurley, Patsy Hutfilz, John Husiar, John Iwan, Richard Jackson, Gerald Jacobs, Mary Ja- cobs Sophs are faced with stiff competition George Jelinek, Jackie Jill- son, Mary Johnson, Nancy Johnson William Johnson, James Johnstone, Janet Jolliff, Cathy Jones Ellen Jones, Michael Jo- vich, Vavelinka Julovich, Michael Jurcik Elizabeth Kacmar, Michael Kacmar, Edmon Karsten, Edward Kasiak Jo Ann Kelderhouse, Ron- ald Kicinski, Ronald Kim- berling, Patrick Kistler Von Klausman, Robert Klen, Dennis Klevickas, Richard Korpella Kathleen Kos, John Kosti- dis, Julia Kowalenko, Re- becca Kralis, Jacqueline Kramer, Jana Kravcheno, Michael Kucan, David Kuchta, David Kucik Christine Kupchik, Daniel Kuzemka, Almedia Laf- foon, Mary Lain, Virginia Lancaster, Mark Langbehn, Diane Larson, Nancy La- very, Lee Layman Deborah Ledwinka, James Lee, Margaret Lehman, Frank LeRose, Kit Alan Leshk, Sharon Lew-Sackler, Patricia Licari, Deborah Lines, Robert Linkhart Harold Linzy, Joan Lion- berger, Mary Long, Leoma Lovegrove, Drew Lucas, Martin Luebcke, Raymond Luebcke, Peggy Lurmur, Debra Macchia Linda Macchia, Richard Mackanos, Thomas Mac- key, Roger Macy, Cynthia Maihofer, David Mancilla, Shirley Mann, Michael Mar- tin, Steven Martin Richard Marx, Randy Mas- sey, Sue Masterson, Ru- dolph Matt, Lisa Mays, Rodney McAdoo, Myra Mc- Cain, Daniel McConnell, Angela McKee 154 — Sophomores during first Spirit Week celebration Larry McKee, Kyle McKin- ley, James Meece, William Mehas, Alan Melevage, Pamela Melvick, Larry Mi- chael, James Mickey, Mark Mikios Joan Milakovich, Cynthia Miller, Guy Miller, Kenneth Miller, Pamela Miller, Rich- ard Miller, Robert Miller, William Miller, Carol Milli- gan Kathleen Mindas, Donna Minyard, Mark Modrak, Melinda Momot, Nancy Myer, Dana Nagy, Randall Nalborczyk, Frances Nart- nik, Nancy Nastoff Janet Nay, Robert Neeley, Dan Nellessen, Beverly Netherton, Jeffrey Neville, Richard Newman, Nancy Nichols, Lori Nickovich, Brian Nightengale Dean Noble, Jeffrey Noel, Jerome Nowesnick, Antoin- ette Nuzzo, Jennifer Nuz- zo, Jean Oleksik, Sue Oos- terhof, Mark Opolsik, Irma Oros Laurie O’Rourke, Daniel Ostrozovich, Thomas Otter- man, Wayne Overton, Lin- da Owen, Linda Owen, Pamela Owen, Terrence Owen, William Owen Beverly Pahl, Ruth Pakal- niskis, James Pappas George Pasa, lain Pater- son, James Payne Katherine Payne, Irma Pa- zera, William Pearce Craig Peek, Janice Perry- man, Edmond Peschke Garry Peters, Jolene Pet- ruch, Valerie Piatak David Pike, Sharon Piossa, Melissa Plantinga Sophomores — 1 55 Smoky-topaz stone marks the final Joseph Plukas, Robert Pol- iak Albert Porras, Susan Po- well Janet Price, Ronald Price Brenda Pritchard, Mark Pruzin Suzanne Qualizza, Thomas Quinn Nancy Rabick, Lynn Ra- boin, Angelo Radice, Mi- chael Rakoczy, Patti Reib- iy Paulette Rendina, Norman Renehan, Barbara Rhoades, Philip Richard- son, William Roberts Deborah Robertson, Diana Rodd, Ginger Rogers, John Rosenow, Garry Rowe Joseph Ruff, Gregory Rukes, David Saager, Leo Sabonis, Lorilei Salmon Robert Santona, Rosemary Sarafin, Charles Sargent, Russell Sattler, Leslie Schaefer Joseph Schafer, Nancy Schiesser, Patricia Scholz, Dawn Schubick, Susan Schultz Ronald Schuster, Judy Sey- mour, Steven Shalia, Ron- ald Shaver, Linda Shoup 1 56 — Sophomores ring decision for the Class of ' 7 1 Third place float excites soph cheerleaders Kay Uremovich and Lori Nickovich. Taking time out from usual class studies, sophs enjoy after school activities. David Shuman, Diane Si- bincic, Lora Sibo, Algis Sil- ingas, Donald Simac, Ro- bert Simpson, John Smith, Lynn Smith, Mary Smith Patricia Smith, Rosemary Smith, James Snow, Mar- garet Sokolowski, Roberta Sonnenberg, Celeste Sour- i s , Sandra Springman, Pamela Staninger, Helen Stanton Linda Stevens, Elizabeth Stiener, William Steiner, Sandra Stigleman, Terry Strboc, Linda Stupar, Co- reen Sukey, Gail Sullivan, Judith Sullivan Kathleen Sullivan, Kath- leen Sveta noff, Sonia Swain, Duncan Swan, Da- vid Swanson, Harold Swan- son, Jeffery Talley, Danica Tarailo, Brenda Taylor Jon Taylor, Kenneth Teitge, Timothy Telfer, Daniel Thomas, Thomas Thompson, Brenda Throw, Patricia Thursby, Robert Tippy, Elizabeth Titak Dawn Tompkins, Rene Touchette, Theodore Trai- coff, Thomas Trocha, Den- ise Tucker, Deborah Uhl- man, Kay Uremovich, San- dra Utke, Stephen Valenti Sophomores — 157 Sophomores earn third place for Jean Vanderbeck, Joan Van Vleet, Jory Van Wie- nen, Robert Vargas, Debo- rah Vatterrodt, Spencer Vatterrodt, David Verplank, Michael Vespo, Maria Vic- zai Robin Vogtlin, Curtis Wal- dron, Gayle Walter, Rober- ta Ward, Donald Wardell, Walter Warne, Debra War- ner, Richard Warner, Bren- da Webb Elaine Wells, Edward West- bury, Mary Whitworth, Henry Wichmanowski, Wal- ter Wiechnik, Earl William- son, Danny Wise, Patricia Witowski, Dean Wolff Connie W o 1 1 e r s , Larry Wood, Clifford Wright, Del- bert Wright, Gregory Wy- sock, Alan Yates, David Yugo, Carla Zajack, Evan Zaganas Jerome Zudak, Gail Sulli- van, Mary Zych. Dancing proves relaxing for sophomores Dana Femiak, Jane Clarke, Debbie Franz and Jackie Hales. Cowboy hat and freckles add to Nancy Johnson’s class spirit. 158 — Sophomores first float entry ' Whip and Chill ' Em ' Couples like Danny Ostrozovich and Carla Zajack find time out at lunch hour to be together. ' Climb Every Mountain ' is final Class leaders of ’70 are John Draper, President; Dave Reberg, Vice-president; Debbie Taseff, Secretary and Jan Morfee, Treasurer. As a symbol of affiliation with Merrillville, class rings were distributed to the Class of 1970 in the fall. Built in Glen Luedke’s barn, a large colorful ma- chine emphasized the junior homecoming float theme “Pirate’s Reducing Machine,” second place winner in the float division. Using a Laugh-In” theme, the Class of 1970 emerged victorious in the fourth annual Spirit Week competition. Henry Gibson poems and a “Laugh-In” library accented the junior hall. Along with the slogan “Sock it to em, noisemakers and party hats were used on the junior class day. Class President John Draper accepted the Spirit Stick at the basket- ball homecoming halftime festivities. The major project undertaken by the junior class this year was the Junior-Senior Prom, May 3. Plans for the Swiss decorations that carried out the junior theme Climb Every Mountain” began in early December. Helping to finance the prom was the class play “Dinny and the Witches” presented Nov. 21, 22, 23, 8:00 p.m., in the auditorium. Planning for the future, juniors prepared for col- lege by taking the National Merit Test, the PSAT and the SAT college board tests. Juniors receive class rings with aquamarine stone set in gold. 160 — Juniors decision for Junior Prom theme JUNIOR EXECUTIVE BOARD— BOTTOM ROW: V. Rainford, M. Williams, R. Taylor, M. Domianus, K. Semplinski, K. Montgomery, B. Joyce, ROW 2: N. Wagner, P. Robinson, B. Baker, S. Hill, D. Lietzan, N. Clark, ROW 3: B. West, G. Sandala, R. Martin, S. Har- ris, J. Gilbert, R. Anderson, ROW 4: M. Stewart, R. Nichols, P. Cullimore, M. Lovegrove, D. Reberg, E. Svihra. Juniors select mysterious ' Dinny 1 — � — I Ur - r 1 � H I P V Junior cast members Georgia Angelov, Sue Collins and Phil Cullimore aid Terry Thrash. Rain doesn’t stop powderpuffer Marla Williams. Thomas Absher, Michael Adams, Lynne Allison, Ran- dall Andersen, Jean An- derson, Holly Anderson, Donna Andrews, Georgia Angelov, Jenny Aquino Karin Arnold, Nancy Ash- ley, Kenneth Aynes, Becky Baker, David Balunda, Richard Balunda, Virginia Barker, Catherine Behnke, Cintra Bell Michal Bendt, Michael Ben- son, Linda Bently, Edward Beres, Michelle Bernard, John Bielak, Danila Bikoff, Daniel Bikos, Donald Blagg Karen Blane, Russ Bohn, Jerome Boice, Thomas Bolvin, Kathy Borch, Bruce Born, Robert Bowser, Jeff- rey Boyer, Janet Brackett Neil Bradford, Jerome Breed, Janet Broschart, Steven Brownfield, Guy Brumley, Casimir Brzoska, Donna Brzoska, Marcia Buchko, David Buhring Donald Bulatovich, Evelyn Bulatovich, Linda Bumba- las, Dennis Burkhart, Es- ther Burkhart, Dennis Burt, Terry Butler, Nelson Camp- bell, Andrea Carl Patricia Carpenter, Mar- garet Castagna, Lana Ce- karmis, Martin Chnupa, Jeffrey Church, Charlene Churilla, Diana Cidulka, Gayle Cieszkiewicz, Brenda Clark 162 — Juniors and the Witches ' for first class play Nancy Clarke, Cynthia Cle- ment, Robert Collins, Su- san Collins, Leslie Combs, Richard Conn, Donald Cook, Thomas Cook, Lar- ry Crosby Thomas Crouch, Philip Cullimore, Gary Culp, Da- vid Cunningham, Diane Czazasty, Daniel Daugher- ty, William Daugherty, Douglas Demaree, Howard DeYoung Thomas De St. Jean, Robin Dobis, Donald Dogan, Mar- sha Domianus, Karen Dow- ney, John Draper, Martha Drew, Linda Dunklau, Nan- cy Duran Patricia Durk, Barry Eich, Susan Eich, William Eich, Linda Evans, Edward Ever- ett, Larry Everett, Jerry Faitz, Deborah Farkas Gerald Farster, Debbie Fa- sel, Lynn Fieler, Robert Fieler, Raymond Fink, Ker- ry Finnerty, Mary Beth Finney, Mary Fortunak, Karen Francis Kathy Francis, Cynthia Freeman, Peggy Freeman, Alan Frutchey, Mitchell Fu- gate, Charlotte Fulmer, William Galanis, Nora Gal- lo, Patricia Gardner Phillip Genetos, Steven Georgilis, Kenneth Gerrick, James Gilbert, Cheryl Gill, Robert Goolesby, Roseann Goranovich, Patricia Gott, George Graves Richard Green, Ronald Gut, Robert Hacker, Gregg Hall, Nancy Halsall, George Hamilton, Denise Hanson, Hadley Hanson, Larry Har- gis Shirley Harlow, Cathy Harms, John Harris, Randy Harris, Richard Harris, Sharon Harris, Steven Har- ris, Elizabeth Hays, John Henik Duwayne Henke, Roxie Herzog, Wallace Hicks, Keith Highsmith, Susan Hill, Steven Hinson, Mi- chael Hogan, Diane Ho- mier, Denise Homoky Patricia Hopper, Lynda Housekeeper, Denise How- ard, Thomas Hoy, John Huffmaster, Ronald Ifyu, Judy Ireton, Joanne Jack- son, Jill Jaskolka Milorad Jocic, Terry John- son, Florence Johnston, Robbie Jones, Robert Jones, Shirley Jones, Bar- bara Joyce, Richard Juar- ez, Anastasia Julovich Juniors — 163 Prom work begins months ahead Louis Kakouris, Mark Ka- ragas, Fred Karsten, Mi- chael Kasper, Russell Kea- veney, Debbie Kellenburg- er, Steven Kelner, Marla Kensey, Katherine Killens Karen Kizer, Debra Klahn, Anthony Kloc, Laurel Knopp, Robert Koehler, Linda Kolbert, Joseph Ko- panda, David Kraft, Rose- mary Kraynik Denise Kurtis, Michelle Kusmiz, Jeffrey Langham, David Lathrop, Timothy Lavery, Peggy Le Counte, Denise LeDrew, Diane Len- chis, Kevin Lennon Karen Leonhard, Adolph Lesczynske, Christina Les- czynske, Mary Lesczynske, Karen Leshk, James Les- sig, Debbie Lietzan, Patri- cia Lines, Cynthia Long Deborah Lorandos, Matt- hew Lovegrove, Barbara Luebcke, Glen Luedke, Charles Luttinen, Roseann Machnik, Gerald Mackulak, Linda Malec, Patricia Ma- lec Marilyn Mangione, Debo- rah Marsee, William Mar- ler, Timothy Marsee, Con- nie Martens, Robert Mar- tin, Richard Masac, Debby Massey, Janice Mathis Robert Matthews, Gwen Matykiewicz, Roger Maxey, Larry McCabe, Alice Mc- Corkle, Timothy McNary, Ruthann Mersot, Terry Mi- chael, Donna Mick Kathy Mikulich, Deborah Miller, Gale Miller, Michael Milosovich, Terry Minard, Russell Minnich Linda Minniti, Gerald Mo- ha med, Karen Montgom- ery, Kathy Montgomery, David Moore, Janice Mor- fee Susan Morosin, Linda Mor- riston, Mark Mosak, Denise Mudrich, Robert Myers, Robert Myers Lois Neitzel, Glen Nelson, Georgia Newlin, Hubert Nichols, Larry Nichols, Richard Nichols Victoria Nicolas, Douglas Niksch, James Noel, Mar- ian Oprish, Michael Owen, Nancy Owen 164 — Juniors of time to prevent last minute rush Terry Owens, Bruce Park- er, Diane Parker, Joy Par- sons, Charles Patty, Mi- chelle Pavlench, Judy Paw- licki, Margaret Pawlicki, Pamela Payne William Payne, Christine Peda, Gregg Peters, Pa- trick Petrovich, Donna Peyton, Connie Philpott, Robert Pierce, Paul Pi er- oni, Nicholas Popovich Vena Rainford, Rebecca Rainwater, Andrew Randaz- zo, David Reberg, Keith Reed, Eric Reister, Dale Rhoades, Janice Richard- son, Kenneth Richmond Karen Rivera, Mark Robert- son, Peggy Robinson, Glen Robison, Brenda Rodgers, Sally Rodich, Lisa Roep- storef, Debra Rogers, Mi- chael Rohder Margaret Rusak, Cindy Sabo, Debra Sam, George Sandala, Susan Sands, Su- zanne Santos, Diane Sap- penfield, Roman Schafer, Cheryl Schleicher Kathy Schleicher, Andrew Schlesinger, Mar- tha Schmuck, Eugene Schoon Robert Schubick, Andrew Schulatz, Emily Schultz, Lonnie Schultz, William Schultz Dave S c h u r g , Delight Scott, Elaine Scott, Kerry Seale, Denise Sears, Karen Semplinski, Diane Shebat, Cheryl Shell, Terry Shoca- roff Patricia Shudick, Rhae Shuman, Carolyn Sikes, Christine Sikes, Pamela Sills, Barbara Sliwa Janis Smith, Roger Smith, Ronald Smith, Deborah Spaeth, Louis Spanos, James Springer Vickie Stamps, Dennis Stanko, Michael Stewart, Robert Stobaugh, Dianne Stock, Dana Stockier Susan Stockwell, Christine Stofa, Thomas Stoikowitz, David Stolzmann, William Storey, Mary Strong Clifford Sumner, Douglas Sumurdy, Alex Sunyog, Fred Susterich, Edward Svihra, Barbara Sweeney Juniors — 165 ' Reduce Wirt ' receives float honors Deborah Taber, David Tal- madge Andrew Tancos, John Tan- cos Deborah Taseff, Arbie Tay- lor Grace Taylor, Roxane Tay- lor Jack T h i e n , Randolph Thoesen Michael Thompson, Teresa Thrash Victoria Thureanos, Karen Tompkins, Terry Tozier, Deborah Tretter, James Trigger, Judith Trowbridge, Richard Trowbridge, Gary Underwood, Charles Urban George Uremovich, Patricia Ursinyi, Charlotte Vander- beck, Karen Van Handel, Mary Varga, Ruben Vargas, David Vasas, Lawrence Vatterrodt, Pamela Verbick Abbie Vincent, Victor Vo- lom, Barbara Wachter, Nicky Wagner, Lois Wan- thal, Cheryl Wardell, Susan Wardell, Theresa Wardell, Marilyn Watkins Gary Webster, Colleen Weems, Linda W e g e r , Thomas Weissert, Alan Wesley, William West, James White, Paul Whit- worth, Martha Wickberg Richard Wilding, Peggy Wiley, Lezlie Williams, Lon- nie Williams, Michael Wil- mot, Bruce Wilson, Jenni- fer Wilson, Kevin Wolff, Betsy Wood Marcella Wotherspoon, Pa- tricia Wright, Linda Wydro, Terrence Zapindki, Randall Zimmer, David Zona, Joe Zych Remaining calm and collected is diffi- cult for Russell Keaveney as Georgia Angelov splats him with paint during her demonstration speech. Pep sessions are said to arouse students ' emotions is evidenced in Linda Dunklau’s case. 166 — Juniors Spirit stick won with ' Sock it to ' Em ' Juniors not pictured individually are Tim Gaboyan, Mark Granger, Mary Hanula, Pete Johnson and John Hass. Senior class officers are Dale Moore, Vice President; Steve Melvick, President; Nancy Dunklau, Treasurer and Marlene Pouch, Secretary. Class of 1 969 reviews past— awaits future As graduates, the Class of ' 69 could boast a senior year crowned with success. Their first major proj- ect of the year, the construction of a Homecoming float, “Armed For a Victory,” contributed creativity to the Homecoming parade. During the Christmas season, the 69ers gift-wrapped every locker in “senior hall” to promote the Christ- mas spirit in the school. In addition they were proven to have outstanding attendance at athletic events throughout the year. The class brought Walt Disney characters to “Pirateland” to carry out their Knock ’Em Dizney” theme during Spirit Week. On their class day they masqueraded as Mickey Mouse by wearing purple mouse ears and blackening their noses to fur- ther demonstrate their originality. Hundreds of spectators come to view the senior-sponsored class play, “Ladies of the Jury, a comedy in- volving a behind-the-scenes look at a jury’s deliberation. Diplomas were clenched in one hand while tassels were turned with the other on Monday, June 2, 1969, when the class of 1969 made their final appearance at Merrillville High School — this time not as students, but as alumni. SENIOR EXECUTIVE BOARD — BOTTOM ROW: K. Hargens, M. Choncoff. ROW 3: M. Bacchus, K. Taseff, T. Demmon, S. An- Keilman, P. Sheridan, J. Tanner, M. Maywald. ROW 2: N. Patter- ton, J. Halberstadt, D. Klahn, M. Tozier. son, S. Feczko, D. Reibly, S. Ogborn, D. Buhring, J. Joyce, Mr. 168 — Seniors To p academic positions announced 1 — Peggy Mahoney 2 — Linda Wooldridge 5 — Joy Fraikin 6 — Robin Nelson Top Ten — 169 Senior Homecoming float declares Michael Adair Stephen Altmann Mary Angelov Steven Anton Anthony Arini Susan Ashley Richard Ausenbaugh Cathy Austin Mary Ann Bacchus Carl Bahus Patrick Bailey Brad Ballinger B6ni Band Randall Baran Rebecca Bartley Hours of work mixed with entertainment went into the 69’ers Armed for a Victory.” Shirley Bascom Edwin Beck James Gregory Beckham Pirates to be ' Armed for a Victory ' Mary Bernard Linda Berta Deborah Bickel Glen Bledsoe Elizabeth Bodak Patricia Bon Theresa Boyer Sandra Broadaway Rene6 Broschart Susan Brown Alfred Bruce Deborah Buhring Douglas Burnette Thomas Busch Wanda Cadwell Claudia Carlson Randi Castaldi Raeann Chelovich Augustine Chentnik Michael Chentnik Marba Chnupa Danette Cieslak Janisfaye Clement Darrell Clifton Susan Cloyd Timothy Collins Nickolas Contri Donna Cox Sharon Dainton Renee Dammarell Seniors — 171 Senior scene changes as requirements, Charles Davis Kathryn Dell David Demaree Terry Demmon Patricia Deshazo Sandra Dinsmore Dennis Dipert Nicholas Doffin Darlene Dolak Susan Dondanville George Dougherty Jeffrey Draper Nancy Dunklau Diane Durr David Earley Judith Echterling Christine Edwards Nancy Edwards Marcie Eshelman William Evans Pamela Farster Susan Feczko Mark Feerst Daniel Fitzgerald Sandra Fox Joy Fraikin Paul Franko Rose Franko Cynthia Franz Susan Frutchey 172 — Seniors obligations to school are dispatched Although the pain lasts only a second, se- niors cringe at the sight of the needles for required tuberculin tests given by the school nurse. Peggie Fugate W. Timothy Fuller Susan Funkey Gary Gage Robert Gardner Dennis Gay David Gerbick Peggy Gergacz Constance Glorioso Harry Goldman Gregory Gorgas Robert Gorski George Grabowski J. Randolph Grdinich Tommie Sue Greek Larry Grieshaber Fay Griffin Michael Grisak David Gust James Hass Robert Hahn Donna Haiges Seniors — 173 Knock ' Em Dizney theme yields Jefferson T. Halberstadt Lana Halsted Rita Hamrick Sharon Hansen Jeffery Hanson Kathleen Hargens Audrey Harris Sue Haslett Phyllis Heller Karen Henson Lee Herndon Bradley Hines David Homoky C. Edward Hopper Michael Horton V. Susan Hrezo Wayne Hudak Constance Hunt Lois Hutfilz Raymond Irwin Carolyn Jamrok Linda Janis Linda Jasiak Patrick Jones 174 — Seniors third effective Qpirit Week for 69 ' ers T. James Joyce George Kakouris Jack Kallenbach Josephine Karwacinske Larry Keever Kimberley Keilman Mary Keilman Mary Kendera James Kimberling Marilyn Kirk Dewey Klahn Michael Klen Joan Kolodziej L. John Kora Raymond Korpella Sandra Kurth Rae Ellen Lain Brad Langham Barbara Ledwinka Sally Lehman Judithann Leonhardt Diana Leshk Rodney Lewis Carol Licari Seniors — 175 Seniors select, order announcements Dianne Lind Susan Loehmer Laurilee Lohman Delaine Luck Ronald Luebcke Dennise Lund Mary Ann Luptak Edward Maciejko Joseph Maciejko John Mack Susan Mackey Mary Maddock Earl Mager Gregg Magurean Peggy Mahoney Dinah Maihofer Linnea Maihofer Robert Malec George Malis Vicki Mandernach Michelle Mandich Carla Manis John Markancek Susan Markovich 176 — Seniors to prepare for graduation exercises Linda Mathis Marcia Maywald Michael McColly Lawrence McConnell Mark McDade Michael McDermott Linda McKee Thomas McNary Stephen Melvick Frank Meznarick David Mihai Dean Miklos Karen Miller Kirk Miller Michael Miller Sharon Minder E. Dale Moore Kathleen Mriscin Denise Mullins Jennifer Mundell Kristina Mussie Karen Myer Linda Nagy Mary Nartnik Robert Neitzel Jacquelyn Nelson Robin Nelson Teresa Nelson Robert Netherton Irene Nicholas Seniors — 177 Academic, activity honors highlight Debra Nommensen Andrea Nowesnick Steven Ogborn C. Allen Opolskl Pamela Oppman Richard Orelup Gail O ' Rourke Nancy Owens Mark Parker Terry Parker Sally Pasley Nancy Patterson Patricia Paul Peggy Pavel Michael Pavelka Ronald Pavlock Richard Pendleton Debra Petrain Doreen Petrain Linda Petrovich Pamela Petrus Harry Petruska Carol Philpott Leonard Pierce Lezlie Pierce Catherine Polatewicz Larry Pollitt Sharon Popovich Marlene Pouch Cary Price 178 — Seniors final course of high school career With a steady hand, senior Sandy Dinsmore, make-up artist, patiently applies grease paint to jovial Kent Usher. Donald Price Gerald Price Sharon Pritchard Steven Procko Robert Puckett Jeanne Quinn John Rabick Mary Radice Evelyn Kakoczy Thomas Reed Jacqueline Regal Denise Reibly Linda Reidenbach Pamela Rendina Larry Richmond Seniors — 179 Disneyland characters visit senior Mary Ann Ripley Pamela Roorda Charles Rubis Gerald Rzepczynski Mary Samardzija Stephanie Sassar Cheryl Sattler James Schaefer Kathryn Schafer Sally Schleicher Mary Lou Schlesinger Marysue Schlesinger Sharon Scholz Sharon Schutz Charlene Sedita Charles Sedita Darien Semanchik Linda Serocka Wanda Sexton Mark Shaffner Nancy Shalla Pamela Sheridan Robin Shertzer Duane Shoup Thomas Simpson Linda Sims Yvonne Sirko Violet Sivak Sarah Skittone Jack Slatton 180 — Seniors hall for Spirit Week celebration £RRlLL i H-LE PIRATES OUTSHOCJTlNCb- kunster nusvpngs kNlicto ' -vj ! jfl HMfli - AAA I -• ' ■ f Carrying out their “Knock ’Em Disney” theme for Spirit Week, the Frontierland sec- tion of senior hall supported the Pirates for a victory. Paul Sliepka Mickey Sliwa Bruce Smith G. Carl Smith Kathleen Smith Sandra Smith Thomas Smith David Smolnicky Lora Snearley Linda Solich Lynn Spiece Scott Sprout Deborah Staninger Patricia Stigleman W. Eugene Stilley Charles Stockwell Theodore Stoica Barbara Stolzmann Seniors — 181 Colleen Stowers Colleen Strbac Dennis Sullivan Leo Sullivan Susan Swanson Douglas Swinford Richard Syvertsen Susan Szentesy Jan Tanner Joy Tanner Nick Tarailo Karen Taseff Charles Thomas Nancy Titak Joanne Tkach Michael Tozier Antoinette Treskovich Daniel Trocha Jane Troup Nancy Ulicni Kent Usher Russell Vanderkolk Sparkling colors are used by Rae Ellen Lain, Colleen Stowers and Nancy Ulicni to com- plete the Senior’s Tomorrowland.’’ 182 — Seniors Stella Vargas Vicki Vertrees Timothy Vesa Joyce Vickroy Frances Viczai Karen Villarreal Paula Virgo James Vorwald G. Joyce Vrazo Steven Vujovic Robert Wachter Thomas Wade Helen Waffler Terrence Wallace Jacquelyn Walter Jeanette Watkins Christine Webb Pamela Webb William Webb Judy Weems Sandra Weger Annabella Weinberg Wayne Wesley C. Van Wheeler Donald Whittemore Jane Wiechnik Allen Wildrick Donald Williams Ruth Williams Steven Wilson Seniors — 183 Class of ' G9 turns tassels— something Wendell Woldt Alexandra Wood Judith Wood Linda Wooldridge Edward Wright Sandra Wroe Deborah Wysocki Keith Lynn Yaros GIRLS ' STATE AND BOYS’ STATE REPRESENTATIVES — BOT- 2: B. Smith; C. Austin; S. Lehman; N. Dunklau; ROW 3: J. Hal- TOM ROW: J. Vrazo, alt.; R. Nelson, alt.; J. Fraikin, alt.; ROW berstadt, alt.; D. Demaree and T. Simpson, alt. 184 — Seniors all experience is an arch wherethrough Gleams that untravelled world.” Alfred Lord Tennyson Seniors — 185 Our lives are not always dynamic. At times, we find ourselves lumbering along — slowly — until we apply a brake within ourselves which slows us down long enough to let us separate good from bad, to relax, to nourish our souls, to appreciate, to think about life. The 2:50 bell marks the end of a busy school day and the beginning of extra-curricular activities. After another lesson-packed day of classes, Don Whittemore wearily boards the school bus. 186 — To be alive The pace of life slackens . . . Anxiously closing his speech book, grinning Senior Gregg Beckham completes another hour of engrossed study. To be alive — 187 But soon we accelerate. Revitalized we seek a new day, new faces, new lessons, new fun, new words, new ways TO BE ALIVE. only to quicken again Special education student Donnie expresses his excitement over the Christmas gift giv- Comical Andy Bartley demonstrates an amusing television en to him to Future Teachers of America. commercial at the Speech Club banquet. Asst. Principal, Mr. Baumgardner tells of unusual school incidents. Stephanie Sasser struggles for extra yardage in the Powder Puff game. To be alive — 189 Senior Directory MICHAEL ADAIR (p. 170) STEPHEN ALTMANN (p. 170) MARY ANGELOV (p. 170) Sunshine Club 3. STEVEN DALE ANTON (p. 170) Football 2.3.4, Captain 4; Track 2,3,4. ANTHONY ARINI (p. 170) Transfer; Play Cast 4; Thespians 4. SUSAN DARLENE ASHLEY (p.- 170) Pep Club 2,3,4; Play Comm. 3. RICHARD A USENBAUGH (p. 170) CATHY RAE AUSTIN (p. 170) Honor So- ciety 2,3,4; Medical Careers 2,3; Student Council 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Debate Team 3,4; Speech Club 2,3,4, Vice-President 4; NFL 3,4; German Club 2,3 ,4, Treas. 3; Sun- shine Society 2,3; Treas. 4; Girl’s State Delegate; I.U. Journalism Institute; I.U. Math Institute; I.U. “On Time” Program; Elks Club, “Most Valuable Student”; Prom Comm. 3; Plays, 2 (Prop. Chmn.) 3, (Bus. Mgr.), 4 (Student Director.) MARY ANN BACCHUS (p. 170) Pepteens 2; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3; Execu- tive Board 2,3,4; Graduation Usherette 3; MERRILLVUE Photographer 4; Choir 2,3, 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Quill and Scroll 4; Ball State Journalism Institute 4; Basketball Home- coming Queen Candidate 4. CARL BAHUS (p. 170) Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; SBC 2,3,4; Letterman 2, 3.4. PATRICK GUY BAILEY (p. 170) Wrestling 2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4; Letterman 2,3, 4. BRAD BALLINGER (p. 170) BONI BAND (p. 170) Transfer 4. RANDALL JOE BARAN (p. 170) German Club 3,4; Science Club 3. REBECCA SUE BARTLEY (p. 170) Vocal- teens 4; Choir 2,3,4; Play Comm. 2; F.S.A. 4; Pep Club 2,3; Pommettes 3. SHIRLEY LEE BASCOM (p. 170) Choir 2,3; Spanish 2,3,4. EDWIN BECK (p. 170) Prom Comm. 3; Play Cast 4; Band 2,3,4. JAMES GREGORY BECKHAM (p. 170), Track 2,3; Football 2; Wrestling 4; Prom Comm. 3; Student Faculty Board 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2. MARY E. BERNARD (p. 171) LINDA KAY BERTA (p. 171) Prom Comm. 3; Choir 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; GAA 4; Medical Neophytes 4; Thespians 4; FTA 2; Play Comm. 3; Play Cast 4; Pepteen 2; Graduation Usherette 3; Pommettes 3. DEBORAH JEAN BICKEL (p. 171) GLEN LEONARD BLEDSOE (p. 171) ELIZABETH ANN BODAK (p. 171) Choir 3,4. PATRICIA ANN BON (p. 171) Spanish Club 2; FHA 3. THERESA ANN BOYER (p. 171) FTA 3,4; Sunshine Society 4. RENEE TERESE BROSCHART (p. 171) SANDRA KAY BROADAWAY (p. 171) Pow- der Puff 4; Prom Comm. 3; FHA 4. Choir 2,3,4. ALFRED GREEN BRUCE (p. 171) DEBORAH JO B UHRING (p. 171) DOUGLAS MARION BURNETTE (p. 171) THOMAS MACK BUSCH (p. 171) Track 2; Basketball 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Science Club 2; Jr. Hi-Y 2. WANDA JOYCE CADWELL (p. 171) Powder Puff Football 2,3,4; Scholastic Art Awards- Gold Key. CLAUDIA SUE CARLSON (p. 171) Pep Band 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2; Quill and Scroll 3; MIRROR Staff 3; Band 2 3,4. RANDI JEAN CASTALDI (p. 171) Play Comm. 3. RAEANN CHELOVICH (p. 171) Pep Club 3,4; FSA 3; Prom Comm. 3. AUGUSTINE ANN CHENTNIK (p. 171) GAA 3; Prom Comm. 3. MICHAEL CHENTNIK (p. 171) Football 2, 3,4; Wrestling 2,3; Track 3; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Executive Board 3. MARBA LEA CHNUPA (p. 171) Prom Comm. 3; Pep Club 2; Play Comm. 2,3. DANETTE REGINA CIESLAK (p. 171) FSA 2,3,4; FHA 2; Spanish Club 2; Sunshine Society 3, Pres. 3; Executive Board 2; National Honor Society 2,3,4. JANISFAYE CLEMENT (p. 171) MIRROR Staff 3,4, Advertising Manager 4; Pep Club 2,3; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Student Council 2; Prom Comm. 3; Honor Society 2,3,4; Executive Board 3,4. DARRELL LEE CLIFTON (p. 171) Play Comm. 2; A.V. Club 2. SUSAN CLOYD (p. 171) Sunshine Society 2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4; Powder Puff 2,3,4; Girls ' Track Team 2; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 4. TIMOTHY JAY COLLINS (p. 171) Football 2,3,4; Executive Board 4. NICKOLAS CONTRI (p. 171) Prom Comm. 3. DONNA LEE COX (p. 171) SHARON M. DAINTON (p. 171) GAA 2. RENEE CAROLYN DAMMARELL (p. 171) FNA 3; Spanish Club 3. CHARLES ALVIN DAVIS (p. 172) Football 3,4. KATHRYN JEAN DELL (p. 172) Prom Comm. 3; Powder Puff 2; Pep Club 2,3; Honor Society 3,4; FSA 3,4, Sec. 4; FTA 4. DAVID FRANKLIN DEMAREE (p. 172) Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Jr. Hi-Y 2, Sec. 2; Boys’ State 3. TERRY LEE DEMMON (p. 172) Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2; Executive Board 4; Mr. Basketball. PATRICIA SUE DESHAZO (p. 172) Prom Comm. 3; FHA 3,4; Sunshine Society 4. SANDRA LEE DINSMORE (p. 172) Gym- nastics 2, GAA 2; Cheerleader 3; Thes- pians 3,4, Sec. 4; FTA 3,4; Student Coun- cil 3,4; Student Faculty Board 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Spanish Club 2; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2, 3,4; National Forensic League 4. DENNIS DIPERT (172) NICHOLAS MILTON DOFFIN (p. 172) DARLENE DIANE DOLAK (p. 172) SUSAN JEAN DONDANVILLE (p. 172) Prom Comm. 3; Vocalteens 4; Spanish Club 3; Sunshine Society 2; Med. Ca- reers 3. GEORGE S. DOUGHERTY (p. 172) Cross Country 2,3; Spanish Club 2; Executive Board 4; Student Council 2. JEFFREY ALAN DRAPER (p. 172) Prom Comm. 3; Executive Board 2,3; Football 2,4; Basketball 2,4; Track 2; Cross Coun- try 3; Junior Hi-Y 2; Prom King Cand. NANCY ANN DUNKLAU (p. 172) Cheer- leader 2,3, Captain 4; FTA 2,3,4; Student Council 3, Sec. 4; Honor Society 2,3, Treas. 4; MERRILLVUE Copy Editor 4; Class Treas. 4; Executive Board 2,3; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom. Comm. 3; Quill and Scroll 1,4; DAR Award 4; Girls’ State 3; Basketball Homecoming Sweetheart 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Prom Queen Candidate 3; Graduation Usherette 3; Ball State Journalism Institute 4. DIANE MARIE DURR (p. 172) Choir 2,3. DAVID G. EARLEY (p. 172) JUDITH ANN ECHTERLING (p. 172) Prom Comm. 3; FHA 2,3,4, Sec. 3; FSA 4; Hon- or Society 3,4. 190 — Senior Directory CHRISTINE ANN EDWARDS (p. 172) Pep Club 2,3; Sunshine Society 3; Play Comm. 2; Prom Comm. 3; FHA 4; Medical Neo- phytes 4. NANCY ELLEN EDWARDS (p. 172) Play Comm. 2,4; Play Cast 3; Choir 3,4; Speech Club 2,3,4; Thespians 3,4; Latin Club 2. MARCIE ESHELMAN (p. 172) Powder Puff 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; GAA 3; FTA 3, 4; Sunshine Society 4. WILLIAM HAROLD EVANS (p. 172) PAMELA SUE FARSTER (p. 172) SUSAN MARIE FECZKO (p. 172) Prom Comm. 3, GAA 2,3,4; German 2,3,4; Hon- or Society 2,3,4; FTA 3; Student Council 2; Executive Board 4; Math Institute-Al- ternate 3. MARK W. FEERST (p. 172) DANIEL BRUCE FITZGERALD (p. 172) SANDRA JOAN FOX (p. 172) Pep Club 2, 3,4; Class Sec. 2; FSA 3, Pres. 4; Pom- mettes 3,4. JOY ELAINE FRANIKIN (p. 172) Band 2, 3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 4; German Club 2,3,4; Medical Careers Club 2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4; Honor So- ciety 2,3,4; Girls’ State Alt. 3. PAUL J. FRANKO (p. 172) ROSE MARIE FRANKO (p. 172) CYNTHIA K. FRANZ (p. 172) SUSAN KAY FRUTCHEY (p. 172) Medical Careers 2. PEGGIE Z. FUGATE (p. 173) FHA 3; Prom Comm. 3. WILLIAM TIMOTHY FULLER (p. 173) Track 2,3,4; Football 2; Letterman 2,3,4; Play Cast 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Thes- pians 2,3,4; German Club 2; Class Sec. 3. SUSAN L. FUNKEY (p. 173) Prom Comm. 3; Pep Club 2; German Club 3; Medical Careers Club 2,3,4. GARY MERREL GAGE (p. 173) ROBERT L. GARDNER (p. 173) DENNIS LEE GAY (p. 173) Baseball 2; Band 2,3; Play Cast 2; Thespians 2,3,4; Executive Board 3; Jr. Hi-Y 2; German Club 2. DAVID GORDON GERBICK (p. 173) Track 4; Prom Comm. 3; German Club 3; MIR- ROR Staff 4. PEGGY LYNN GERGACZ (p. 173) FTA 2,3, 4; Student Council 2; Pep Club 2,3; Hon- or Society 3,4; German Club 2; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; MIRROR staff 3,4 . CONSTANCE M. GLORIOSO (p. 173) Prom Comm. 3; Spanish Club 2. HARRY MAX GOLDMAN (p. 173) Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 3,4; Track 3,4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Letterman 2,3,4. GREGORY CH AS. GORGAS (p. 173) ROBERT ELLIS GORSKI (p. 173) GEORGE VIOREL GRABOWSKI (p. 173) German Club 3; Math Club 4; Science Club 3. JON RANDOLPH GRDINICH (p. 173) Football 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 4; Prom Comm. 3; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Student Coun- cil 2,3. TOMMIE SUE GREEK (p. 173) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,4; Spanish 2. LARRY DALE GRIESHABER (p. 173) Prom Comm. 3; Band 2,3,4; Play Comm. 3; Honor Society 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Elks Club Most Valuable Student”; Op- timist Award 4; I.U. Honor Program Final- ist 3. FAY MARIE GRIFFIN (p. 173) Powder Puff 2,3.4. MICHAEL J. GR SAK (p. 173) Band 2,3,4. DAVID HOWARD GUST (p. 173) Play Cast 2,3,4; Quill and Scroll 3; FTA 3; Thespians 2,3,4; German Club 2,3; MIRROR staff 4; MERRILLVUE staff 4. CARL JAMES HAAS (p. 173) Baseball Mgr. 3,4; Football Mgr. 3,4; Track Mgr. 3 Jr Hi-Y 2 ROBERT TIMOTHY HAHN (p. 173) Track 2; Honor Society 3,4. DONNA KAY HAIGES (p. 173) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3,4; Play Cast 4; Speech Club 3,4; Thespians 4; FSA 3; NFL 4. T. JEFFERSON HALBERSTADT (p. 174) Vocalteens 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Math Club 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Thespians 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Class Play Mgr. 2,3; WCAE-TV worker 4; Science Club 3, Pres. 4; Boys’ State Delegate 3; Executive Board 3,4. LANA HALSTED (p. 174) RITA HAMRICK (p. 174) FTA 2; FHA 3. SHARON LEE HANSEN (p. 174) Prom Comm. 3; Band 2,3,4; FHA 2,3. JEFFREY WAYNE HANSON (p. 174) Foot- ball 2,3,4, Captain 4; Wrestling 2 ,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Letterman 2,3,4. KATHLEEN LOUISE HARGENS (p. 174) AUDREY HARRIS (p. 174) SUSAN HASLETT (p. 174) FTA 2; Pep Club 3; Prom Comm. 3; Cheerleader 3. PHYLLIS JEAN HELLER (p. 174) Latin Club 2; Pep Club 2,3,4. KAREN HENSON (p. 174) Executive Board 2; Prom Comm. 3. LEE ANDREW HERNDON (p. 174) Football 2; Vocalteens 3,4. CARL BRADLEY HIGGINSON (p. 174) BRADLEY HINES (p. 174) DAVID LOUIS HOMOKY (p. 174) Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; All-sectional bas- ketball team 4; All-Conference baseball team 3. CLYDE EDWARD HOPPER (p. 174) Foot- ball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4. MICHAEL KEITH HORTON (p. 174) VIRGINIA SUSAN HREZO (p. 174) FTA 2; Pep Club 2; Betty Crocker Award 4. WAYNE MICHAEL HUDAK (p. 174) Base- ball 3; Spanish Club 2. CONSTANCE E. HUNT (p. 174) Prom Comm. 3; FHA 3. LOIS JEAN HUTFILZ (p. 174) RAYMOND IRWIN (p. 174) Band 2,3. CAROLYN JAMROK (p. 174) LINDA MARIE JANIS (p. 174) LINDA DIANE JASIAK (p. 174) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. Executive Board 2; Spanish Club 2, Pep Club 2,3. PATRICK SHANNON JONES (p. 174) Foot- ball 2,3,4; Wrestling 4; Track 2; Prom King Candidate 3; Mr. Football Candidate 4; Prom Comm. 3; MERRILLVUE Staff 4; Jr. Hi-Y, Treas. 2; German Club 2,3; Let- terman 2,3,4; Science Club 2,3,4. JAMES JOYCE (p. 175) Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 2; Letterman 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Executive Board 3,4; Spanish Club 2. GEORGE KAKOURIS (p. 175) JACK KALLENBACH (p. 175) Wrestling 2. JOSEPHINE KARWACINSKI (p. 175) EDWARD KASPER (p. 175) LARRY KEEVER (p. 175) Football Mgr. 3. MARY KEILMAN (p. 175) Pepteen 3; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3; Executive Board 3,4; Spanish Club 2,4; Pep Club 2, 3; Thespians 4; FTA 4. MARY KENDERA (p. 175) Graduation Usherette 3; GAA 2,3, Sec. 3. JAMES KIMBERLING (p. 175) MARILYN KIRK (p. 175) Executive Board 2; Prom Committee 3; FTA 3; Pepteen 3; Vocalteens 4; Choir 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3, 4, Treas. 4; Spanish Club 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Semi-Finalist Indiana University Honors Program 3. DEWEY R. KLAHN (p. 175) Wrestling 2,3; Latin Club 2,3,4; Medical Careers 3,4; Math Club 4; Science Club 4, Treasurer 4; Executive Board 3,4; National Merit Semi-Finalist 4. MICKEY KLEN (p. 175) Football 3, Basket- ball 2, Track 2, Basketball Mgr. 4; Execu- tive Board 2; Jr. Hi-Y 2. JOAN KOLODZIEJ (p. 175) L. JOHN KORA (p. 175) RAYMOND KORPELLA (p. 175) SANDRA KURTH (p. 175) RAE ELLEN LAIN (p. 175) Vencezia Amer- ican High School, Italy 2,3; Choir 4. BRAD LANGHAM (p. 175) BARBARA LEDWINKA (p. 175) Choir 2,3; Pep Club 2; Prom Comm. 3. SALLY LEHMAN (p. 175) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3,4; Medical Careers Club 2, 3,4; Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Latin Club 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 2; Student Council 4; Girls’ State 3. JUDITHANN LEONHARDT (p. 175) Prom Comm. 3; National Honor Society 2,3,4; T.A.R. 4. DIANA LESHK (p. 175) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2. RODNEY LEWIS (p. 175) CAROL LICARI (p. 175) Prom Comm. 3; Pep Club 2,3; Spanish Club 2,3. DIANNE LIND (p. 176) Play Comm. 2,3, 4; Prom Comm. Chairman 3; Student Council 2,3,4, Treas. 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4, Sec. 4; German Club 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Thespians 4; Pep Club 2,3, Pep- teen 2; I.U. Math Institute. SUSAN LOEHMER (p. 176) Sunshine So- ciety 3, Vice Pres. 3. LAURA LOHMAN (p. 176) DELAINE LUCK (p. 176) Prom Comm. Chairman 3; Graduation Usherette 3. RONALD LUEBCKE (p. 176) Baseball 2; Prom Comm. 3; Spanish Club 2; S.P.C. 3.4. DENNISE LUND (p. 176) MARY ANNE LUPTAK (p. 176) Play Comm. 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; FTA 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2,3; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Language Honor Club, Sec. 4; I.U. Spanish Honors Program Semi-Finalist; National Merit Commended Scholar. EDWARD MACIEJKO (p. 176) JOSEPH MACIEJKO (p. 176) JOHN MACK (p. 176) SUSAN MACKEY (p. 176) MARY MADDOCK (p. 176) MIRROR staff 3.4, News Editor 3, Assistant News Edi- tor 4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3; FTA 2; FNA 2; Thespians 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Special Merit Award in Art Directory Con- test 2. EARL MAGER (p. 176) GREGG MAGUREAN (p. 176) Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Junior Hi-Y 2, Pres. 2; Ameri- can Legion Award. PEGGY MAHONEY (p. 176) Gymnastics 2; Debate Team 4; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; I.U. On Time” Program 4; Latin Club 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 2, Pres. 3,4; Student Council 3,4; National Honor So- ciety 2,3,4; Merrillville Optimist Club Award; National Merit Commended Scho- lar. DINAH MAIHOFER (p. 176) Pomettes 3,4; Football Homecoming Queen 4; Prom Comm. 3; Pep Club 2,3; Spanish Club 2,3; MERRILLVUE staff 4. LINNEA MAIHOFER (p. 176) ROBERT MALEC (p. 176) GEORGE MALIS (p. 176) Baseball 2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3; Football 2; Prom Comm. 3; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Spanish Club 2. VICKI MANDERNACH (p. 176) Prom Comm. 3; Vocalteens 4; Fine Arts Revue 3,4; Play Comm. 2,3; Band 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 2,3,4; FTA 4; German Club 2,3; National Honor So- ciety 3,4. MICHELLE MANDICH (p. 176) Graduation Usherette 3; Prom Comm. 3; Class Play 2,4; Play Comm. 2,3,4; Executive Board 2; Spanish Club 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; FSA 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Thespians 4; Speech 3. CARLA MANIS (p. 176) JOHN MARKANCEK (p. 176) SUSAN MARKOVICH (p. 176) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm.; FTA 2; Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 2. LINDA MATHIS (p. 177) Pep Club 4; Choir 2,3,4; Pomettes 4; MIRROR staff 3,4. MARCIA MAYWALD (p. 177) Prom Comm. Chairman 3; Play Comm. 2; GAA 2,4; Executive Board 4; Choir 2,3,4. MICHAEL McCOLLY (p. 177) Football 2; Golf 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Student Faculty Board 4; Science Club 4, Sec. 4; SBC 2, 3,4. LAWRENCE McCONNEL (p. 177) MARK McDADE (p. 177) michael McDermott (p. 177) LINDA McKEE (p. 177) THOMAS McNARY (p. 177) STEPHEN MELVICK (p. 177) Football 2, 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,3; Student Council; Jr. Hi-Y 2, Vice Pres.; Class Presi- dent 2,3,4. FRANK MEZNARICK (p. 177) DAVID MIHAL (p. 177) Football 2,3,4. DEAN MIKLOS (p. 177) National Honor Society 2,3,4; Executive Board 3. KAREN MILLER (p. 177) Sunshine So- ciety 2,3,4; FHA 3,4; GAA 2,3. KIRK MILLER (p. 177) Track 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Spanish Club 2. MICHAEL MILLER (p. 177) SHARON MINDER (p. 177) ELMER DALE MOORE (p. 177) Cross Country 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Class Vice Pres. 3, 4; Letterman 3,4; Prom King 3; Mr. Bas- ketball Candidate 4. KATHLEEN MRISCIN (p. 177) GAA 2,3; Gymnastics 2,3; FHA 4; Prom Comm. 3. DENISE MULLINS (p. 177) JENNIFER MUNDELL (p. 177) Choir 2,3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3; Span- ish Club 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Stu- dent Council 2. KRISTINA MUSSIE (p. 177) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3; Graduation Usherette 3; Indiana University Summer Journalism Workshop 3; Ball State Journalism Work- shop 4; National Honor Society 3,4; MERRILLVUE staff 3,4; Copy editor 3; Editor 4; FTA 3,4, President 4; Student Council 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Pepteen 2; Pres. 3; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Sec. 4; Choir 2,3,4; Vocalteens 4; MIRROR staff 3. KAREN MYER (p. 177) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3; MIRROR staff 4; Choir 2,3, 4; Pep Club 2,3, Treas. 3; Quill and Scroll. LINDA NAGY (p. 177) FTA 4. MARY NARTNIK (p. 177) Sunshine 2,3. ROBERT NEITZEL (p. 177) JACQUELYN NELSON (p. 177) Play Comm. 2,3,4: Prom Comm. 3; Choir 2; Latin Club 2,3,4; Medical Careers Club 2,3,4; FTA 4, Treas. 3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4. ROBIN NELSON (p. 177) Choir 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Vocalteens 2,3,4; Play Comm. 2, 3,4; Student Council 2,3; Student Director 2; Prom Comm. 3; Thespians 4; German Club 2,3, Sec. 3; Speech 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Girls’ State Alternate. TERESA NELSON (p. 177) Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm. 3; Debate Team 4; Latin Club 2,3,4, Sec. 3, Corresponding Sec. 4; Medical Careers 3; FTA 2,3,4, Treas . 4. ROBERT NETHERTON (p. 177) IRENE NICHOLAS (p. 177) Choir 2,3,4; Vocalteens 3,4; Spanish Club 2; FTA 2,3; GAA 3,4. DEBRA NOMMENSEN. (p. 178) Play Comm. 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; FHA 2. ANDREA NOWESNICK (p. 178) FSA 4; Medical Careers Club 3,4; FHA 4; Prom Senior Directory — 191 Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3; Excellence in Art Award 3. ST EVEN OGBORN (p. 178) Wrestling 4; Baseball 2; Cross Country 2; Prom Comm. 3; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Executive Board 4. C. ALLEN OPOLSKI (p. 178) Basketball 3,4; Baseball 3,4; All Conference 4. PAMELA OPPMAN (p. 178) RICHARD ORELUP (p. 178) Wrestling 2, 3; Prom Comm. 3; Spanish 2. GAIL O’ROURKE (p. 178) NANCY OWENS (p. 178) Sunshine Socie- ty 2,3,4. MARK PARKER (p. 178) TERRY PARKER (p. 178) SALLY PASLEY (p. 178) NANCY PATTERSON (p. 178) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3,4; Pomettes 3, 4; FTA 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 2; Quill and Scroll 4; Executive Board 4; MERRILLVUE staff 4, Activities Editor 4. PATRICIA PAUL (p.178) Pomettes, Cap- tain 4; Prom Queen Candidate 3; Prom Comm. 3; Graduation Usherette 3; Class Vice President 2; Pep Club 2,3. PEGGY PAVEL (p. 178) German Club 2; FTA 4; Prom Comm. 3. MICHAEL PAVELKA (p. 178) Wrestling 3; Golf 2,3; Prom Comm. 3. RONALD PAVLOCK (p. 178) Track 2,3,4; Intramurals 3; Prom Comm. 3. RICHARD PENDLETON (p. 178) DEBRA RETRAIN (p. 178) Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Sweetheart Queen Candidate 4; Graduation Usherette 3. DOREEN PETRAIN (p. 178) Cheerleader 2, 4; Pomettes 3; Graduation Usherette 3; Choir 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3. LINDA PETROVICH (p. 178) Play Cast 2, 4; Play Comm. 3,4; Student Director 3; Prom Comm. 3; FTA 2,3,4; Thespians 2,3, 4; Pep Club 2; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Student Council 3, Sec. 3. PAMELA PETRUS (p. 178) Play Comm. 3; Medical Careers Club 3,4. HARRY PETRUSKA (p. 178) CAROL PHILPOTT (p. 178) Pomettes 3,4, Captain 4; Prom Comm. 3; Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2,3; FTA 4. LEONARD PIERCE (p. 178) LEZLIE PIERCE (p. 178) Play Cast 2; Play Comm. 3; Pomettes 3; Choir 2,3,4; Graduation Usherette 3; Executive Board 2,3; Thespians 2,3,4; Girls’ Choir Pres. CATHERINE POLATEWICZ (p. 178) Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm. 3; Pep Club 2; FTA 2; Spanish Club 2. LARRY POLLITT (p. 178) Executive Board 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Prom Comm. 3. SHARON POPOVICH (p. 178) MARLENE POUCH (p. 178) Prom Comm. Chairman 3; Play Comm. Chairman 3,4; FTA 2,3,4; Sunshine 2; Latin 2,3, Treas. 3; Quill Scroll 3,4, Treas. 4; Executive Board 4; Class Secretary 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Graduation Usherette 3; MERRILLVUE academic editor 3,4; MIRROR staff 3. CARY PRICE (p. 178) DONALD PRICE (p. 179) Prom Comm. 3; Thespians 3,4; Math Club 3,4; Pres. 3; German Club 3; Science Club 4. GERALD PRICE (p. 179) SHARON PRITCHARD (p. 179) Play Comm. 2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2,4; FSA 3,4; Thespians 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Quill and Scroll 4; Pep Club 2,3; Choir 2,3,4; MIRROR AND RETRO- SPECT news editor; Prom Comm. 3; FSA Treas. 4. STEVEN PROCKO (p. 179) ROBERT PUCKETT (p. 179) Speech Club 4; A.V. Club 4. JEANNIE QUINN (p. 179) Managing Ed- itor MIRROR 4; Life editor RETROSPECT 4; Pep Club 2,3; Latin Club 2,3; FHA 2; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Y-Teens 2,3. JOHN RABICK (p. 179) Football 2. MARY LOU RADICE (p. 179) Student Council 2; Prom Comm. 3; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Prom Queen 3; Gradua- tion Ush erette 3. EVELYN RAKOCZY (p. 179) Sunshine 3; FSA 3. THOMAS REED (p. 179) Baseball 2,3,4; Wrestling 2. JACKIE REGAL (p. 179) Prom Comm. 3; Spanish Club 2,3. DENISE REIBLY (p. 179) Gymnastics 3; GAA 4; Student Council 4; Pep Club 2,3, 4; Pomettes 3,4; Pepteen 2; Prom Comm. 3; Executive Board 4; Homecoming Bas- ketball Queen Candidate. LINDA REIDENBACH (p. 179) Prom Comm. 3; Sunshine Society 2. PAMELA RENDINA (p. 179) Pep Club 2, 3. LARRY RICHMOND (p. 179) MARY ANN RIPLEY (p. 180) FRANK ROMAN PAMELA ROORDA (p. 180) Play Comm. 3; Latin Club 2,3; FTA 3. CHARLES RUBIS (p. 180) Play Cast 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3; MIRROR and RETROSPECT staffs 4; Thespians; Science Club 3,4; Math Club 3; Executive Board 2,3; Quill and Scroll; Language Honors Program Semi-Finalist in German; National Honor Society 2,3,4. ANNETTE RZETETNY Ancilla Domini High School 2,3. GERALD RZEPZYNSKI (p. 180) MAR Y SAMARDZIJA (p. 180) Play Comm.; Latin Club. STEPHANIE SASSER (p. 180) Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; National Honor So- ciety 3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4, Sec. 4. CHERYL SATTLER (p. 180) Prom Comm. Chairman 3; German Club 2,3,4; FTA 4; NHS 3,4; FSA 3,4, Pres. 4; Pep Club 3. JAMES SCHAEFER (p. 180) KATHRYN SCHAFER (p. 180) Edison High School 2. SALLY SCHLEICHER (p. 180) Prom Queen Candidate 3; Prom Comm. 3. MARY LOU SCHLESINGER (p. 180) Prom Comm. 3; Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2; FTA 2. MARYSUE SCHLESINGER (p. 180) Prom Comm. 3; FTA 3,4; FHA 2,3,4, Treas 4. SHARON SCHOLZ (p. 180) SHARON SCHUTZ (p. 180) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3,4; German Club 2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4. CHARLENE SEDITA (p. 180) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4, Sec. 3; Class treasurer 2,3; MERRILLVUE Bus- iness Manager 4. CHARLES SEDITA (p. 180) Wrestling 2,3, 4. DARIEN SEMANCHIK (p. 180) German 2; Pep Club 2; Student Council 2,3; Play Comm. 2; Prom Comm. 3; Pomettes 4. LINDA SEROCKA (p. 180) German Club 2; FHA 4; Prom Comm. 3. WANDA SEXTON (p. 180) Pep Club 2; GAA 2; Prom Comm. 3. MARK SHAFFNER (p. 180) NANCY SHALLA (p. 180) FTA 2,3; Med- ical Careers Club 3,4; Spanish Club 2,4; Pep Club 2. PAMELA SHERIDAN (p. 180) Vocalteens 4; Play Cast 2,4; Choir 3,4; Pepteen 3; Play Comm. 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Spanish 2; Pep Club 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Honor Society 2,3,4, Pres. 4; Speech 4; Thespians 3,4; Student-Faculty Board Alternate 4; Choir Pres. 3; NFL 4; Execu- tive Board 4. ROBIN SHERTZER (p. 180) DUANE SHOUP (p. 180) THOMAS SIMPSON (p. 180) Football 2,3, 4; Wrestling 2,3,4, Co-captain 4; Track 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Mr. Football 4, Co- Captain 4; Sectional Champion Wrestling 2,3,4; Regional Champion Wrestling 3; Conference Champion Wrestling 4; Boys ' State Alternate. LINDA SIMS (p. 180) YVONNE SIRKO (p. 180) VIOLET SIVAK (p. 180) Spanish Club 2,3, 4, Sec. 4; Pep Club 2; FTA 2; Pomettes 3; Graduation Usherette; Choir 2,3,4; Execu- tive Board 2. SARAH SKITTONE (p. 180) Prom Comm. 3; Graduation Usherette 3; MERRILLVUE staff 4; FTA 3,4; Pep Club 2. JACK SLATT ON (p. 180) Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 3; Prom Comm. 3; Track 2; Basketball 2; Letterman 3,4. PAUL S LIEPKA (p. 181) MICKEY SLIWA (p. 181) Baseball 2,3,4; Jr. Hi-Y 2. BRUCE SMITH (p. 181) Dance Band 2, 3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Student-Faculty Board 4; Prom Comm. 3; Vice Pres. Band 4; Science Club 4; Math Club 3,4; Na- tional Honor Society 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Boys’ State 3. GLENN CARL SMITH (p. 181) KATHLEEN SMITH (p. 181) Prom Comm. 3; GAA 2; Choir 2,3. SANDRA SMITH (p. 181) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3; FTA 2,3,4, Treas. 3, Vice Pres. 4; FSA 4; Pep Club 2,3; Span- ish Club 2,3; Latin Club 3,4. THOMAS SMITH (p. 181) DAVID SMOLNICKY (p. 181) Football 2,3, 4; Vocalteens 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Choir 2 3,4. LORA SNEARLY (p. 181) LINDA SOLICH (p. 181) Pep Club 2; Spanish Club 2,3. LYNN SPIECE (p. 181) Prom Comm. 3; German Club 3. SCOTT SPROUT (p. 181) Executive Board 2,3; Prom Comm. 3. DEBORAH STANINGER (p. 181) FTA 2, 3; Pep Club 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3. PATRICIA STILGLEMAN (p. 181) Trans- fer from Sioux City, Iowa; Choir 4. W. EUGENE STILLEY (p. 181) Football 2, 3,4; Wrestling 2,3; Baseball 2,3,4; Play Cast 2; Prom Comm. 3; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Let- terman 3,4. CHARLES STOCKWELL (p. 181) THEODORE STOICA (p. 181) BARBARA STOLZMANN (p. 181) Latin Club 2,3,4; GAA 2,3; Prom Comm. 3. COLLEEN STOWERS (p. 182) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3; German Club 2 3 4 tress. 4. COLLEEN STRBACK (p. 182) Play Comm. 2.3.4, Prom Comm. 3; GAA 2,3; FTA 2, 3,4; FHA 2,3,4, Sec. 2; Vice Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Student Council 2. DENNIS SULLIVAN (p. 182) LEO SULLIVAN (p. 182) SUSAN SWANSON (p. 182) Prom Comm. 3; Pep Club 2,3; FTA 2; Executive Board 2,3; Pepteen 2; Latin Club 3. RONALD SWAIN DOUGLAS SWINFORD (p. 182) Band 2; Math Club 4; Prom Comm. 3. RICHARD SYVERTSEN (p. 182) SUSAN SZENTESY (p. 182) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3,4; Band 2,3; Latin Club 2,3,4; FTA 2,3; Medical Careers Club 2, 3.4, Vice Pres. 4; Pep Club 2,3; TAR 4. JAN TANNER (p. 182) Play Comm. 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 4; MIRROR 3, editor 4; Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2,3; Pepteen 3; Quill and Scroll 3,4, Vice Pres. 4; Na- tional Honor Society 2,3,4. JOY TANNER (p. 182) Play Comm. 2,3, Chairman 3; Prom Comm. 3; MIRROR staff 3,4, Photographer 4; Executive Board 4; Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2,3; Pepteen 3; Quill and Scroll 3,4, President 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4. NICK TARAILO (p. 182) Play Cast 2,3,4; Thespians 2,3,4. KAREN TASEFF (p. 182) Pomettes 3,4; MIRROR staff, organization editor 3,4; 192 — Senior Directory Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3; Student Council 3; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Spanish 2,3, Reporter 3; FTA 2,4; Pep Club 2,3; Executive Board 2,4; MIRROR staff 3. CHARLES THOMAS (p. 182) Football 2. NANCY TITAK (p. 182) JOANNE TKACH (p. 182) MICHAEL TOZIER (p. 182) Math Club 3, 4; Treas. 4; Science Club 3,4, Vice Pres. 4; National Honor Society 4. ANTOINETTE TRESKOVICH (p. 182) Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm. 3; German Club 3,4; FTA 2. JANE TROUP (p. 182) Prom Comm. 3; Pep Club 2; Spanish Club 2. NANCY ULICNI (p. 182) Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; German Club 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 4. KENT USHER (p. 182) Band 2,3,4; Play Cast 4. RUSSELL VANDERKOLK (p. 182) Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3; Jr. Hi-Y 2. STELLA VARGAS (p. 183) VICKI VERT REES (p. 183) MIRROR and RETROSPECT staffs 4; Choir 3,4; Play Comm. 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Thespians 4; Pep Club 2; Quill and Scroll 4. TIMOTHY VESA (p. 183) JOYCE VICKROY (p. 183) Band 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Spanish 3. FRANCES VICZAI (p. 183) Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 3,4; FTA 3,4; MIRROR staff 4. KAREN VILLARREAL (p. 183) Prom Comm. 3. PAULA VIRGO (p. 183) GAA 2,3,4, Treas. 3. LAFEY ARMONTROUT (p. 143) Physical Education; Track Coach, Ass ' t Football Coach, Sr. Class Sp.; Central Methodist Coll., B.S.; Ind. U., M.S.; 9 years at MHS. ROBERT L. BAUMGARDNER (p. 142) Ass’t Principal; Manchester Coll., B.S.; Ball State U., M.A.; 3 years at MHS. PHYLLIS BEATY (p. 143) Algebra I and General Math; Purdue U., B.S.; 1 yr. at MHS. DIANE BORUCKI (p. 143) Physical Educa- tion; Soph. Class Sp., GAA Sp.; Ball State U., B.S.; 2 years at MHS. ROBBIE BOTHWELL (p. 143) Typewriting II; Jr. Class Sp.; Valpo U., B.A.; Ind. U., M.S.; 17 yrs. at MHS. GRACE L. BOVARD (p. 143) Shorthand II, Business Machines; Chairman of Bus. Educ. Dept., Sp. of SSS; Ind. U., M.S. and M.B.A.; 21 yrs. at MHS. JAMES G. BOVARD (p. 142) Principal; Ind. U., B.S. and M.S.; 18 yrs. at MHS. HELEN BRUNTON (p. 143) Typewriting I, Bookkeeping; Soph. Class Sp., Head of Bookstore; Central Normal Coll., B.S.; Ind. U., M.S.; 13 yrs. at MHS. VERONIKA BURGESS (p. 143) German I, II; Sp. of German Club, Sr. Class Sp.; Southern III. U., B.A.; 3 yrs. at MHS. LEONA K. BURRUS (p. 143) Librarian; Valpo U., B.A.; Ind. S.U., M.A.; 10 yrs. at MHS. PATRICIA CALLENDER (p. 143) Spanish I, II; Sr. Class Sp.; Ohio S.U., B.S.; 1 yr. at MHS. MARILOU CARLSON (p. 143) Clothing, Home Nursing and Child Development, Housing, Journalism, Publications; Sp. of Quill and Scroll, Advi. of MIRROR and MERRILLVUE, Jr. Class Sp.; Ball State U„ B.S.; Western Mich. U., M.A.; 3 yrs. at MHS. EILEEN CHIDSEY (p. 143) Soph. English; JAMES VORWALD (p. 183) G. JOYCE VRAZO (p. 183) Debate Team 3,4; Captain 4; Prom Comm. Chairman 3; Play Comm. 2,3; I.U. “On Time pro- gram 4; MIRROR staff 3,4; FTA 2,3,4, Sec. 3,4; Latin Club 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Student Council 4; Speech 3,4, Sec. 4; National Honor Society, Language Honors Club; I.U. Honors Program finalist in Spanish 4; National Merit Commended Scholar; Girls’ State Alternate 3. STEVEN VUJOVIC (p. 183) Wrestling 2,3, 4; Vocalteens 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; German Club 3. ROBERT WACHTER (p. 183) THOMAS WADE (p. 183) Track 3,4; Play Cast 4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2, 3,4; Science Club 3,4; Math Club 3,4, Pres. 4. HELEN WAFFLER (p. 183) FTA 3. TERRENCE WALLACE (p. 183) JACQUELYN WALTER (p. 183) FHA 2,3,4; Spanish Club 4; Pep Club 4. JEANETTE WATKINS (p. 183) Prom Comm. 3; Choir 2,3,4; MERRILLVUE staff 4; Spanish Club 2; Executive Board 2,3; Pep Club 2,3. CHRISTINE WEBB (p. 183) Prom Comm. 3; FHA 2,3,4, Reporter 3, Secretary 4; FSA 4. PAMELA WEBB (p. 183) Spanish Club 2; Prom Comm. 3. WILLIAM WEBB (p. 183) JUDY WEEMS (p. 183) SANDRA WEGER (p. 183) Gymnastics 2, 3,4; Cheerleader 2; Latin Club 2; Pep Club 2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4. Faculty Directory Soph. Class Sp.; U. of Wis., B.A.; Ind. U.; 1 yr. at MHS. CHRIS CHONCOFF (p. 143) General Busi- ness, Economics; Sr. Class Sp.; Western Mich. U„ B.B.A.; 4 yrs. at MHS. PATRICK CLEARY (p. 144) Latin I, II, III; Sp. of Latin Club, Jr. Class Sp.; Ind. S.U., B.A., M.S.; 5 yrs. at MHS. CAROLYN COON (p. 144) Guidance Direc- tor Ind. S.U., B.A., M.A.; 4 yrs. at MHS. PHYLLIS COURT (p. 144) Guidance Coun- selor; Ind. U„ A.B., M.S.; 2 yrs. at MHS. RICHARD S. DEMAREE (p. 144) World History; Head Football Coach, Sp. of Hi-Y, Sr. Class Sp.; Northwestern U., B.S.; Pur- due U., Ind. U.; 23 yrs. at MHS. GEORGE D RESCHER (p. 144) Biology I, II; Ass ' t Wrestling Coach, Soph. Class Sp.; Butler U., B.S.; Purdue U., Ball State U.; 5 yrs. at MHS. VICTORIA B. DRIVER (p. 144) General Business, Office Machines; Soph. Class Sp.; State I. of New York, B.S.; U. of Conn., M.S.; Marquette Univ., M.A.; 1 yr. at MHS. RHONDA L. DUNCAN (p. 144) Jr. English; Jr. Class Sp., M.C.T.A. Exec. Bd.; Ind. U., B.A.; 2 yrs. at MHS. MILES G. DUNSCOMBE (p. 144) Chemis- try, Geometry; Ind. U., B.S.; 3 yrs. at MHS. RICHARD W. EBLER (p. 144) Soph. En- glish U.S. History, World History; Soph. Class Sp.; Ind. S.U., B.S.; 3 yrs. at MHS. EDWARD ENGELHART (p. 144) Driver Ed.; Athletic Director; Cent. Nor. Coll., B.S., Ind. U„ M.S.; 32 yrs. at MHS. MARY ANN GALANIS (p. 144) U. S. His- tory; Jr. Class Sp.; Ind. U., B.S.; 1 yr. at MHS. RAYMOND A. GRAN (p. 144) Jr. English; Jr. Play Director, Sr. Class Sp.; Ind. U., A.B., M.S.; 6 yrs. at MHS. ANNABEL LA WEINBERG (p. 183) GAA 2; Choir 2. WAYNE WESLEY (p. 183) Band 2,3,4; Executive Board 3,4. C. VAN WHEELER (p. 183) Track 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Spanish Club 2. DONALD WHITTEMORE (p. 183) Football 3; Track 3; Latin Club 2,3,4. JANE WIECHNIK (p. 183) FTA 2,3; GAA 2; Prom Comm. 3; Spanish Club 2,3. ALLEN WILDRICK (p. 183) RUTH WILLIAMS (p. 183) Sunshine So- ciety 2; Speech 3,4; Thespians 2,3,4; Play Comm. 3,4; FTA 3,4; Spanish Club 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Play Cast 2,3,4. STEVEN WILSON (p. 183) Baseball 3,4; Football 4. WENDELL WOLDT (p. 184) ALEXANDRA WOOD (p. 184) Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 4; GAA 4; Medical Careers 4; Choir 2,3. JUDITH WOOD (p. 184) GAA 2; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2; Choir 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3. LINDA WOOLDRIDGE (p. 184) GAA 2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Dance Band 3,4; Sym- phonic Band 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2; FTA 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Vice Pres. 4; Executive Board 2,3,4; TAR 4; National Honor Society 2,3.4. EDWARD WRIGHT (p. 184) SANDRA WROE (p. 184) DEBORAH WYSOCKI (p. 184) Prom Comm. 3; Pomettes 3,4; Pep Club 2; Stu- dent Council 3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4. BARBARA J. GREEN (p. 145) Soph. En- glish, Soph. Class Sp.; Western Mich. U., B. A.; 1 yr. at MHS. C. MAX HUTCHISON (p. 145) Calculus. Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Plane Geometry; Sp. of NHS. Golf Coach, Sr. Class Sp.; Ind. S.U., B.S., M.S.; 11 yrs. at MHS. DARL JARNECKE (p. 145) World History; Ball State U., B.S.; 1 yr. at MHS. MARY C. JEFFRIES (p. 145) Spanish II, III, IV; Dep’t Chairman, Sp. of Pep Club; Ind. S.U., A.B.; Valpo U., M.A.; 8 yrs. at MHS. JAMES KAISER (p. 145) Wood Shop I, II; Dep’t Chairman, Res. Football Coach, Var- sity Wrestling Coach; Ind. S.U., B.S., M.S.; 7 yrs. at MHS. JERROLD KASARDA (p. 145) Sr. English; Jr. Class Sp.; Ind. U., A.B.; 3 yrs. at MHS. FERN KIRTLAND (p. 145) Foods, Modern Living; Jr. Class Sp.; U. of Wis., B.S.; Ind. U. M.A.T.; 8 yrs. at MHS. GLADYS C. LEAS (p. 145) Notehand, Col- lege Typing, Typing I; Jr. Class Sp., M.C.T.A. Pub. Rela. Chairman; Ball State U„ B.S., M.A.; 10 yrs. at MHS. JAMES A. LENIG (p. 145) Bookkeeping Clerical, Recordkeeping; Jr. Class Sp., Ass’t. Track Coach; Ind. S.U., B.S., M.S.; 5 yrs. at MHS. JACK LENNON (p. 145) Machine Shop I, II; Kansas U., B.S.; 3 yrs. at MHS. ELEANOR LEWIS (p. 145) Art III, IV; Dep’t Chairman; Ft. Wayne Art Inst., Ball State U., B.S.; 8 yrs. at MHS. SHERMAN LEWIS (p. 145) Guidance; Ball S.U., B.S., M.S.; Ind. U.; 6 yrs. at MHS. DONALD LUCCHI (p. 146) Economics, Business Math; Jr. Class Sp., Ind. S.U., B.S.; 2 yrs. at MHS. AGNES LYNCH (p. 146) College Prep En- glish; Sp. of Thespian Club, Dep’t Chair- Faculty Directory — 193 man; Mount Mary Coll., B.A.; Valpo U., M.A.; 11 yrs. at MHS. FRANK MELTZER (p. 146) Band Director; Canterbury Coll., B.S.; 17 yrs. at MHS. WILLIAM METCALF (p. 146) Physical Ed- ucation; Varsity Basketball, Varsity Base- ball, Dep’t. Chairman; Valpo U., B.S.; Ind. U., M.S.; 16 yrs. at MHS. MILDRED MEYER, R.N. (p. 146) School Nurse; Sp. of Med. Careers Club; St. Eliz- abeth’s School of Nursing, R.N.; 14 yrs. at MHS. LARRY MILLER (p. 146) Business Math, Typing I ; Ball State U„ B.S.; 1 yr. at MHS. JOSEPH MORROW (p. 146) Speech; Sp. of Speech Club, Sp. of Speech Team, Play Director; Ind. S.U., B.S., M.S.; 6 yrs. at MHS. RANDALL W. NABHAN (p. 146) U.S. His- tory; Soph. Class Sp.; Ind. U., B.S.; 3 yrs. at MHS. GEORGE V. NOVAK (p. 146) Wood Shop I, Electricity I, II; Soph. Class Sp.; Ball State U., B.S.; Loyola U., M.S.; 3 yrs. at MHS. BARBARA ORELUP (p. 146) Physical Edu- cation, Typing I; Sp. of GAA, Soph. Class Sp., Coach of Girls Gymnastic Team; Ind. U., B.S.; 3 yrs. at MHS. GERALD RAINFORD (p. 146) Math Analy- sis, Basketball Stat.; Ind. U., B.S.; Purdue U., M.S.; 10 yrs. at MHS. JERAULD J. REINHART (p. 146) Sr. Con- cert Choir, Sr. Girls Glee Club, Soph. Glee Club; Sp. of Vocalteens; Ind. U., B.M.E.; Roosevelt U., M.M.E.; 15 yrs. at MHS. KATHLEEN SEALE (p. 147) Clothing I, II; Dept. Chairman, Sp. of FHA; Purdue U., B.S., M.S.; 13 yrs. at MHS. STANLEY C. SEMOKAITIS (p. 147) Indus- trial Arts, Drafting; Jr. Class Sp.; Ind. S.U., B.S., M.S.; 22 yrs. at MHS. MARIE B. SPURR (p. 147) U.S. History; Sp. of FTA. Sp. of Debate Team; Ind. S. U„ B.S., M.S.; 5 yrs. at MHS. WANDA STEVENS (p. 147) Shorthand I, Typing I; Sp. of FSA; Ind. U., B.S.; 3 yrs. at MHS. MILDRED STEWART (p. 147) Art I, II; Wit- tenberg U., B.F.A.; 3 yrs. at MHS. JUDITH STOELTING (p. 147) Spanish I, II; Soph. Class Sp., Sp. of Spanish Club; Valpo U., B.A.; Ind. U., M.A.; 4 yrs. at MHS. EUGENE TALMADGE (p. 147) Govern- ment, Economics; Dep’t Chairman, Sp. of Student Council; Murray State Coll., B.S.; Valpo U., M.A.; 9 yrs. at MHS. ALEANA THOMAS (p. 147) Cafeteria Di- rector; Ind. S.U., B.S.; 19 yrs. at MHS. RUSSELL E. THORNE (p. 147) Physical Education, Health and Safety; Soph. Class Sp.; Ind. S.U., B.S.; 1 yr. at MHS. TWILA THORNE (p. 147) Physical Educa- tion Health and Safety; Soph. Class Sp.; Ind. S.U., B.S.; 1 yr. at MHS. ROBERT TOLAN (p. 147) Soph. English; Sr. Class Sp.; Eastern Kentucky U., B.A.; 4 yrs. at MHS. BEN M. TOTH (p. 147) Business Math, Typing I; Jr. Class Sp.; DePaul U., B.S.C.; 2 yrs. at MHS. JAMES 0. VERMILLION (p. 148) Physics, Chemistry I, II; Sp. of Science Club, Res. Baseball Coach; Ind. S.U., B.S.; 10 yrs. at MHS. JAMES WAGNER (p. 148) Biology I; Jr. Class Sp.; Ind. S.U., B.S.; 4 yrs. at MHS. GERARD WALTER (p. 148) Government, U.S. History; Jr. Class Sp.; St. Joseph Col- lege, B.A.; Ball State U., M.A.; 2 yrs. at MHS. JOE WEIDENBENER (p. 148) German II, III, IV, Audio-Visual; Sr. Class Sp.; Ind. U., A.B.; 4 yrs. at MHS. GENEVIEVE WOOLDRIDGE (p. 148) Alge- bra, Geometry; Jr. Class Sp.; Southern III. U., B.S.; 4 yrs. at MHS. VELVEN WOOLDRIDGE (p. 148) Audio- Visual; Sp. of Audio-Visual Club; Southern III. U., B.S.; Purdue U., M.S.; Ind. U.; 20 yrs. at MHS. LORRIE WRONA (p. 148) Jr. English; Sp. of FTA; St. Mary’s of the Woods Coll., B.S.; 5 yrs. at MHS. CATHERINE YAZOMBEK (p. 148) Soph. English; Soph. Class Sp.; Ind. U., B.S.; 3 yrs. at MHS. BOYD LEE YEOMAN (p. 148) Plane Geo- metry, Algebra II; Sp. of Math Club, Soph. Class Sp.; St. Joseph ' s Coll., B.S.; Purdue U., M.A.T.; 4 yrs. at MHS. FACULTY FOOTBALL TEAM— BOTTOM ROW: R. Nabhan, G. Wal- ter, J. Lennon, J. Weidenbener, R. Tolan. ROW 2: J. Wagner, R. Thorne, D. Jarnecke, J. Lenig. Index Abfel, Barbara 11,122,152 Abrego, Eugene 152 Absher, Thomas 79,162,163 Acherman, Mark 135,152 Adair, Michael 163,170 Adams, Charles Adams, Kathleen Adams, Michael 79,95,162 Albee, Leonard 122,152 Albee, Linda Alishe, Tom Allen, Thomas 79,81 Allison, Lynne 109,110,114,162,163, 198 Altman, Kathy 118,152 Altman, Stephen 119,170 Anastopolous, Dorthea 112 Anders, Adam 152 Anderson, Jack Anderson, Holly 114,116 Anderson, Jean 162,163 Anderson, Randall 95,161,162,163 Anderson, Sarra 162,163 Andrews, Donna 114,116,162 Andros, Peter Angelov, Georgia 12,14,24,112,126, 130,162,166 Angelov, Mary 170 Anton, Steve 18,79,80,92,93,168,170 Aquino, Jennifer 126,162 Arini, Tony 23,24,170 Arnold, Kevin 114,162 Aron, Karl 152 Ashby, Irene Ashley, Nancy 122,162 Ashley, Susan 170 Atzhorn, Roberts 121,124,126,130,152 Ausenbaugh, Patricia 124,152 Ausenbaugh, Rich 170 Austin, Cathy 104,105,118,120,121, 169,170,184 Austin, Mark 36,83,92,150,152 Austin, Sandra 152 Ayers, Janice 152 Aynes, Kenneth 162 Bacchus, Mary Ann 33,102,110,114, 122,139,168,170,198 Bahus, Carl 48,79,80,90,170 Bailey, James 7,26,86,87,92,152 Bailey, Pat 9,90,170 Baker, Rebecca 113,114,161,162,167 Ballinger, Brad 170 Balunda, David 44,162 Balunda, Richard 162 Band, Bonnie 44,170 Baran, Randall 38,119,170 Barbauld, James 152 Baker, Virginia 162 Barloin, Mary 152 Barnard, Mary 122,152 Bartley, Beckey 122,123,170 Bascom, Shirley 170 Bean, Robert Beasley, Dennis 152 Beatty, Debra 112,152 Beck, Edwin 23,124,170 Beck, Jeffery 122,123,152 Beckham, Greg 26,170 Behnke, Catherine 109,110,124,162, 198 Bell, Cintra 23,24,104,124,162 Benat, Michal 122,162 Bendt, Daniel Benedict, Blake Benson, Michael 133,162 Bentley, Cynthia 122,152 Bentley, Linda 112,116,126,162 Berer, Jo Ann 122,152 Beres, Edward 162 Berg, Brian 152 Bernard, Mary 105,171 Bernard, Michelle 24,65,120,121,122, 162 Berta, Linda 23,112,118,122,126,171 Bickel, Deborah 61,171 Bielak, Marlyce 121,130,152 Bifiak, John 162 Bikos, Daniel 162 Bikoff, Danila 112,122,162 Bikos, Douglas 90,152 Bish, Robert Bishop, Eileen 130,152 Black, Lilburn Blagg, Donald 83,92,93,162 Blame, Karen 117,162 Bledsoe, Glen 171 Bodak, Elizabeth 68,122,170,171 Boersma, Carol 89,126,152 Bohn, Robert 56,95,152 B oice, Jerry 162 Bohn, Russ 77,162 Boluin, Thomas 162 Bon, Patty 171 Borch, Kathryn 109,110,112,117,162, 198 Born, Bruce 162 Boron, Bruce 133 Both well, Don Bowser, Robert 67,101,114,124,125, 162 Boyer, Jeffery L. 162 Boyer, Terry 114,129,171 Bozich, Richard A. 95,152 Braatz, James Brackett, Janet G. 162 Bradford, Neil J. 120,121,124,162 Braggs, Belinda L. 112,122,133,152 Brazys, Algis A. 152 Breed, Jerome A. 36,101,103,107, 120,121,124,162 Brislen, Nancy 152 Broadaway, Sandy 116,117,171 Broschart, Janet M. 89,112,126,162, 189 Broschart, Renee 122,130,131,171 Brown, Daniel S. 152 Brown, Peggy A. 107,124,133,152 Brown, Susan 107,171 Brownfield, Steve W. 101,162 Bruce, Alfred 171 Brumley, Guy A. 79,101,162 Brzoska, Casimir 162 Brzoska, Donna 162 Bublitz, Judith L. 105,121,122,135, 152 Buchko, Marcia Marie 162 Buggie, Linda D. Buhring, David R. 94,162 Buhring, Deborah 168,171 Bulatovich, Donald J. 162 Bulatovich, Evelyn A. 162 Bumbales, Linda J. 162 Burcham, Steven K. 152 Burdan, Richard A. 152 Burkhart, Esther J. 133,114,162 Burnette, Douglas 171 Burt, Dennis A. 79,162 Busch, Marilyn M. 124,126,152 Busch, Thomas 85,84,171 Butler, Doyle 64,71,122,152 Butler, Terry D. 162 Cadwell, Bruce J. 152 Cadwell, Wanda 171 Campbell, Beverley Campbell, Nelson E. 162 Carl, Andrea L. 162 Carl, Richard P. 152 Carlson, Claudia 102,109,124,171 Carlton, Diane 68 Carpenter, Patricia L. 122,162 Carter, Jeffrey D. 124,152 Cartoland, Monty S. 152 Castagna, Margret H. 162 Castaldi, Randi 171 Castellanos, Gloria 122,126,152 Catasein, Janice 112,130,152 Cekarmis, Lana 107,112,122,130,162 Certa, Anita S. 152 Chandler, Ricky D. 152 Chapman, Kenneth Chase, Timothy 122,123,152 Chelovich, George C. 152,95 Chelovich, Raeann 71,171 Chentnik, Michael 79,81,171 Chentnik, Tina 171 Chnupa, Marba 118,171 Chnupa, Martin P., 162 Christy, Roy E. 86,87,92,122,152 Christoff, Alex 152 Church, Jeffrey W. 162 Churilla, Charlene R. 112,162 Churilla, John C. 152 Cidulka, Diana M. 114,162 Cieszkiewic z, Gayle 24,17,112,114,162 Cieslak, Danette 101,114,117,129,171 Clark, Brenda A. 122,162 Clarke, Jane A. 16,89,112,124,126, 152,158 Clarke, Nancy F. 112,122,114,161,163 Clement, Cynthia J. 109,110,112,114, 122,163,198 Clement, Janisfaye 39,46,51,101,102, 109,171 Clements, Penny J. 89,124,126,130,151, 152 Clifton, Darrell 171 Cloyd, Susan 116,129,171 Codespoti, Jerry W. 152 Coin, Larry G. 152 Cole, David M. 121,152 Collins, Robert D. 163 Collins, Susan K. 14,24,101,104,105, 116.120.121.122.162.163 Collins, Timothy 79,81,171 Combs, Leslie C. 163 Combs, Timothy A. 152 Conn, Richard L. 163 Cook, Donald W. 163 Cook, Thomas J. 163 Contri, Nickolas 171 Cordeau, Michele 124,130,152 Covaciu, Rebecca L. 122,152 Coy, Donna 61,171 Craig, Robin R. 152 Crnovich, Debra D. 121,126,152,130, 112 Crosby, Larry 163 Crouch, Thomas A. 124,163 Crownover, Beverley J. Crum, Gary D. 152 Cullimore, Phillip K. 24,28,109,133, 139.161.162.163 Culp, Gary R. 163 Cunningham, David 163 Cunningham, Jeffrey T. Curran, Loraine L. 152 Curtis, Denise 27 Curtis, Jerry D. 122,123,152 Czazasty, Diane J. 163 Dainton, Sharon 171 Dammarell, Renee 171,172 Dammarell, Ronald W. A leaking roof in the library calls for ingenuity in installing a drainage system. A-Dav— 195 Dance, Douglas J. 124,152 Dargewich, Thomas E. 152 Daubenheyer, James B. 133,152 Daugherty, Daniel 163 Daugherty, William R. 163 Davies, Linda J. 112,126,130,152 Davis, Charles 172 Davis, Donald J. 152 Davis, John L. 77,152 Davis, Kerry E. 152 Davis, Sandra R. Deerberg, Dana A. Deerberg, Gregory A. Dell, Jerald L. 152 Dell, Joan L. 152 Dell, Kathey 101,114,117,172 Demaree, David 79,81,172,184 Demaree, Douglas M. 79,163 Demmon, David A. 135,152 Demmon, Terry 32,33,9,84,85,86, 168,172 Dennis, Teresa L. 124,130,152 Deshazo, Pat 116,129,172 De St Jean, Thomas E. 163 Detert, Denise A. 152 Detert, Mark R. 124,125 DeYdung, Howard L. 163 DeYoung, Leonard DeYoung, Linda K. 152 Dilley, Donna Darlene Dinsmore, Lorraine K. 112,152 Dinsmore, Sandy 101,103,105,107,112, 114,121,172 Dipert, Dennis 69,172 Ditter, Mark 152 Dobis, Robin L. 109,110,122,163,198 Dobrowski, Paula J. 112,152 Doff in, Nicholas 172 Dogan, Donald 163 Dogan, Kathleen A. 130,152 Dogan, Melvin L. 152 Dogan, Robert L. 92,152 Dolak, Darlene 68,172 Dolatewiz, Cathy Dolatowski, Linda M. 122,129,135,152 Domianus, Marsha L. 112,161,163 Dondanville, Sue 118,122,123,172 Dougherty, George 172 Dougherty, MicheJe M. 121,152 Downey, Karen C. 27,114,163 Ruffles, dirndl skirts, long hair give the feminine look for this year as worn by Marlene Pouch. Draper, Jeffrey 9,79,80,84,85,108, 109,172,202 Draper, John AA. 33,84,95,160,163, 164.198 Drew, Martha L. 163 Driscoll, Elizabeth E. Duggan, Dennis J. 121,124,125,152 Duncan, Timothy R. 124,152 Dunklau, Linda J. 37,73,106,107,109, 1 1 0,1 12,1 1 3,1 1 4,1 22, 1 23,1 26,1 63, 166.198 Dunklau, Nancy 5,18,32,33,39,101,102, 107,1 10,1 1 1,1 12,1 13,1 14,122,168, 169.172.184.198 Duran, Nancy 111,163 Durk, Patricia A. 163 Durr, Diane 172 Dzatko, Mark A. 152 Earley, David 172 Eaton, Lori A. 151,152 Echterling, Joseph R. 116,152 Echterling, Judy 101,116,117,172 Edwards, Christine 116,118,172 Edwards, Jeffrey L. 23,24,31,56,121, 151,152 Edwards, Nancy 14,105,120,121,122, 172 Egnaty, Pamela J. 112,152 Eich, Barry 163 Eich, Jean M. 129,152 Eich, Susan 163 Eich, William L. 163 Eldred, Edward N. 152 Elmer, Mary L. 152 Elser, Debra L. 152 Engel, Pamela J. 112,121,152 Englehart, Timothy W. 77,152 Erickson, Debra S. 124,125,152 Eshleman, Marcie 114,126,129,172 Essey, James T. 152 Evans, Dennis 152 Evans, Gary L. 122,152 Evans, William H. 172 Evans, Linda 163 Everett, Edward J. 163 Everett, Linda S. 152 Everett, William L. 163 Evion, Kathryn A. 152 Faga, Jeffrey A. 152 Faitz, Jerome 163 Farkas, Deborah C. 109,110,112,117, 140.163.198 Farster, Gerald D. 163 Farster, Pam 172 Fasel, Debbie L. 114,124,163 Feczko, Sue 15,42,101,126,168,172 Feerst, Mark 172 Femiak, Dana J. 16,1 12,152,158 Ferkull, Pamela L. 152 Feryo, Diane S. 112,122,126,153 Fieler, Patricia L. 163 Fieler, Robert 163 Fink, Raymond K. 23,92,103,163,167 Finley, Donald J. Finnerty, Juanita R. 153 Finnerty, Kerry L. 163 Finney, Mary B. 44,163 FitzGerald, Dan 172 FitzGerald, Laurel A. 122,133,153 Flanagan, Dennis G. 153 Fortunak, Mary R. 101,163 Fosler, Carol A. 153 Fowler, Susan L. 126,153 Fox, Robert H. 153 Fox, Sandy 117,124,172 Fraikin, Joy 101,114,118,124,160,172 Francis, Karen M. 163 Francis, Kathy A. 163 Franko, Paul 172 Franko, Rose 126,172 Franz, Cindy 16 ,172 Franz, Debra S. 112,153,158 Freeman, Cynthia J. 163 Freeman, Margaret A. 163 Freville, LaMonte L. Frutchey, Alan C. 125,163 Frutchey, Sue 124,172 Fugate, Mitchell A. 163 Fugate, Peggie 68,173 Fuller, Eleanor P. 153 Fuller, John A. Fuller, Timothy 23,82,83,92,93,105, 137,173 Fulmer, Charlotte A. 163 Funkey, Sal lie L. 112 Funkey, Sue 118,173 Gaboyan, Timothy G. 46,79,167 Gage, Gary 173 Gal, Robert J. 153 Galanis, Dawn B. 153 Galanis, Michael S. 23,77,153 Galanis, William T. 163 Galati, Frank M. 153 Gallmeier, Vicki L. 112,153 Gallo, Nora A. 163 Gardner, Gordon E. 153 Gardner, Patti L. 112,122,126,163 Gardner, Robert 173 Garrett, Judy A. 130,153 Garson, Gregg M. 54,121,153 Gay, Dennis 105,173 Gazda, Thaddeus M. 86,87,92,153 Genetos, Phillip C. 47,79,94,101,107, 163 Georgillis, George G. 77,92 Georg ill is, Steven J. 163 Gerbick, David 92,173 Gergacz, Peggy 101,102,109,173 Gerrick, Kenneth J. 163 Giacomin, Ray N. 153 Gibson, Cynthia D. 153 Gilbert, James A. 71,79,1 14,161,163 Gill, Cheryl L. 116,163 Glaze, Linda M. 153 Glaze, Ronald L. 153 Glomski,. Lucinda M. Glorioso, Constance 173 Godocik, Paulette U. 130 Goldman, Harry 79,81,92,93,173 Golombowski, George R. 153 Gonzalez, Byron Gonzalez, Byron L. Goolesby, Robert F. 83,163 Goranovich, Roseann 116,126,163 Gorges, Greg 173 Gorski, Rebecca Gorski, Robert 173 Gott, Patti 44,163 Grabowski, George 57,119,136,173 Grady, Bruce W. 153 Grady, Carolyn M. 122,153 Grady, Michael Granger, Mark J. 167 Graves, George F. 45,163 Graves, Phyllis A. 22,23,62,112,121, 126.153 Gray, Sue L. 133,153 Grdinich, Jon R. 79,81,84,85,86,94, 95.173 Greek, Terri 22,23,62,105,153 Greek, Tommie Sue 107,112,116,121, 122.153.173 Green, Richard A. 163 Grieshaber, Larry 57,101,107,118,124, 125.169.173 Griffin, Fay 71,173 Griggs, James M. 153 Grisak, Michael 124,173 Groer, Jerrie L. Groza, Dean A. Guined, Dinah R. 153 Gust, David 23,99,102,104,105,109, 110,121,173,202 Gut, Ronald F. 163 Haas, James 79,84,167,173 Haas, John M. Haas, Lynn 23,24,112,126,153 Hacker, Robert G. 163 Hagenwald, Teri M. 153 Haiges, Donna 23,104,105,121,173 Hahn, Robert 101,173 Halberstadt, Jeff 101,105,119,122,123, 136,168,174,184 Hales, Edward 77,86,87,153 Hales, Jaclynn L. 56,112,150,153,158 Hall, Gregg Allen 163 Halsall, Carol L. Halsall, Nancy J. 163 Hoisted, Lana 118,174 Hamang, Michael F. 73,92,105,121, 122.123.153 Hamilton, George C. 79,163 Hamrick, Judy Hamrick, Rita 174 Hansen, Denise P. 153,163 Hansen, Sharon 116,124,174 Hanson, Hadley R. 163 Hansen, Jeff 18,20,79,80,90,174 Hanula, Mary H. 167 Hargens, Diane E. 153 Hargens, Kathy 168,174,182 Hargis, Kathy J. 122,153 Hargis, Larry W. 92,163 Harlow, Shirley C. 112,126,163 Harms, Cathy S. 89,122,126,163 Harrington, David A. Harris, Audrey 174 Harris, John P. 163 Harris, Randal 163 Harris, Richard A. 92,95,163 Harris, Sharon L. 17,125 ,161,163 Harris, Stephen C. 124,163 Hasten, Sue 174 Hastings, Jeffrey A. 153 196 — Davies-Hern Contributing to the “in-look for men such as Mr. Nabhan are sideburns, turtlenecks, plaids and longer hair. Hathaway, Christopher P. 135,153 Haymes, Michael S. Hays, Elizabeth A. 163 Heller, Phyllis 174 Henderson, Linda S. 153,154 Hendricks, Bodette 153 Henik, John U. 27,163 Henke, Du wayne E. 163 Henson, Karen 174 Herndon, Lee 122,123,174 Herndon, Tyman T. 122,153 Herzog, Roxie A. 64,122,163 Hicks, Wallace F. 163 Higginson, Carl 174 Higginson, Peggy R. 135,153 Highsmith, Keith A. 163 Hill, Susan L. 101,112,113,114,124, 130.161.163 Hines, Bradley 174 Hinson, Steven C. 163 Hintalla, Carol A. 122,153 Hodges, David L. 77,153 Hogan, Michael J. 163 Holderman, Terri J. 17,122,126,153 Holley, Deborah S. Holloman, Charles E. 11,77,92,121, 128,153 Homeier, Diane S. 112,117,163 Homoky, David 33,84,85,86,94,95, 174 Homoky, Denise C. 163 Hoover, David D. 153 Hopper, Clyde 79,80,94,95,174 Hopper, June A. 153 Hopper, Patricia L. 163 Horan, Douglas A. 153 Horton, Judith A. 112,126,153 Horton, Michael 174 Hostetler, Susan C. 124,153 Housekeeper, Lynda L. 101,114,120, 121.124.163 Howard, Denise K. 163 Hoy, Cheryl A. 116,130,153 Hoy, Thomas M. 92,163 Hrezo, Virginia 174 Huber, Deboran L. 153 Hudak, Wayne 174 Huffmaster, Jon K. 163 Hunt, Brenda F. Hunt, Constance 174 Hunt, William J. 77, 128,153 Hurley, Kathleen A. 153 Husiar, John J. 153 Hutfilz, Lois 174 Hutfilz, Patsy A. 153 Ifyu, Ronald N. 163 Irfton, Judy 163 Irwin, Ray 174 Iwan, John 58,153 Jackson, Joanne M. 112,114,163,167 Jackson, Richard D. 77,128,153,159 Jacobs, Gerald L. 153 Jacobs, Mary L. 126,153 Jakowal, Tony Jamrok, Carolyn 174 Janis, Linda 174 Jasiak, Linda 174 Jaskolka, Jill A. 114,120,130,163 Jelinek, George W. 154 Jeschke, Cheryl L. Jeschke, Gloria Jillson, Jackie L. 154 Jocic, Milorad 163 Johnson, Mary L. 154 Johnson, Nancy A. 112,151,154,156, 158 Johnson, Peter L. 92,167 Johnson, Terry L. 163 Johnson, William S. 79,154 Johnston, Florence L. 64,122,163 Johnstone, James 154 Jolliff, Janet F. 154 Jones, Cathy L. 154 Jones, Ellen A. 122,154 Jones, Rick 18,50,79,80,174,202 Jones, Robbie J. 10,120,121,135,163 Jones, Robert J. 163 Jones, Shirley G. 163 Jones, Susan L. Jovich, Michael 77,154 Joyce, Barbara K. 89,101,114,124, 126.161.163 Joyce, Thomas 70,175,168 Juarez, Richard 163 Julovich, Anastasia 101,103,107,120, 121.133.163 Julovich, Vaselinka 154 Jurcik, Michael W. 154 Kacmar, Elizabeth A. 126,154 Kacmar, Michael A. 77,92,154 Kalember, Joseph Kakouris, George 175 Kakouris, Louis 164 Kallenbach, Jack 175 Karagas, Kerry Karagas, Mark A. 44,164 Karsten, Edmon L. 154 Karsten, Fred A. 164 Karwacinski, Josephine 175 Kasiak, Edward P. 24,28,105,154 Kasper, Ed Kasper, Michael R. 164 Keaveney, Russell C. 90,107,164,166 Keever, Larry 175 Keilman, Kim 175 Keilman, Mary 53,114,131,168,175 Kelderhouse, J. A. 154 Kellenburger, Debbie L. 24,124,164 Kelner, Steven M. 27,114,120,121,164 Kendera, Mary 175 Kensey, Marla R. 101,164 Kershaw, Richard Killens, Katherine A. 164 Kimberling, James 175 Kimberling, Ronald E. 154 Kicinski Ronald R. 92,154 Kirk, Marilyn 42,112,113,122,123, 130,175 Kistler, Patrick E. 121,154 Kiwak, Kraig D. Kizer, Karen S. 112,164 Klahn, Debra S. 133,164 Klohn, Dewey 118,119,136,168,175 Klaus, Jennifer L. 122 Klausman, Von E. 154 Klen, Mickey 79,81,84,175 Klen, Robert J. 154 Klevickas, Dennis P. 77, 124,154 Kloc, Anthony F. 164 Kmetz, Robert J. Knopp, Laurel A. 164 Koby, Darrell F. Koch, Donald G. Koehler, Robert 164 Koemier, Robert Kolberf, Linda S. 112,164 Kolodziej, Joan 7,175 Kopanda, Joseph E. 79,92,164 Kora, John 124,125,175 Kora, Leon 175 Korpella, Ray 122,151,175 Korpella, Richard E. 154 Kos, Kathleen S. 154 Kostidis, John N. 154 Kowalenko, Julia A. 26,112,126,130, 154 Kovach, Becky 112 Krafft, David R. 124,164 Krai is, Rebecca L. 154 Kramer, Jacqueline A. 112,122,154 Kravcheno, Jana L. 122,132,133,154 Kraynik, Rosemary 117,164 Kristoff, Alex B. 77,90 Kucan, Michael J. 77,154 Kuchta, David O. 154 Kucik, David F. 154 Kupchik, Christine 154 Kudryan, Michael Kuhl, Robert R. Kurth, Sandy 175 Kurtis, Denise 11,27,114,116 Kusley, Diane L. Kusmiz, Michelle A. 164 Kuzemka, Daniel 124,154 Kvarta, Kathy Laffoon, Almedia 154 Lain, Mary J. 126,154 Lain, Rae 70,175 Lancaster, Virginia L. 154 Langbehn, Mark A. 154 Langham, Brad 175 Langham, Jeffrey 90,164 Larson, Diane M. 154 Lathrop, David M. 64,122,164 Lavery, Nancy C. 112,154 Lavery, Timothy J. 164 Layman, Lee C. 95,154 Leathers, Gregory F. LeCounte, Margaret S. 114,126,130, 164 Le Drew, Denise M. 62,126,164 Ledwinda, Barbara 175 Ledwinda, Deborah L. 62,122,126,154 Lee, James E. 154 Lehman, Margaret A. 153,154 Lehman, P. 112,133 Lehman, Sally 101,107,118,175,184 Lenchis, Diane M. 164 Lennon, Kevin J. 164 Leonhardt, Judy 175 Leonhardt, Karen T. 101,164 LeRose, Frank R. 154 Lesczynske, Adolph 164 Lesczynske, Christina 164 Lesczynske, Mary L. 164 Leshk, Diana 175 Leshk, Karen A. 89,164 Leshk, Kit A. 154 Lessig, James A. 164 Lewis, Rodney 175 Lewsader, Sharon 154 Licari, Carol 175 Licari, Patricia A. 154 School dress for girls includes culottes or skirts with shirts, dresses and clunky shoes. Herz-Le — 197 Lietzan, Deborah M. 31,114,122,123, 161,164 Lind, Dianne 57,101,105,107,133,176 Lines, Deborah L. 154 Lines, Michael Lines, Patricia A. 164 Linkhart, Harry R. 122 ,154 Linzy, Harold L. 154 Lionberger, Joan K. 122,154 Loar, Barbara A. Loehmer, Peggy A. Loehmer, Susan 129,176 Lohman, Laura 176 Long, Cynthia R. 164 Long, Mary E. 154 Lorandos, Deborah 109,110,112,164 Lovegrove, Leoma G. 17,107,112,122, 126.130.151.154 Lovegrove, Matthew G. 86,87,92,124, 161.164 Lucas, Drew A. 63,154 Luck, Delaine 176 Luck, Jacqueline L. Luebcke, Barbara L. 129,164 Luebcke, Martin D. 154 Luebcke, Raymond E. 77,154 Luebcke, Ronald Luedtke, Glen E. 79,124,136,164 Lund, Denise 176 Luptak, Mary Ann 47,101,114,169,176 Lurmur, Peggy 154 Luttinen, Charles A. 124,164 Lutz, Daniel R. Macchia, Debra S. 112,154 Machia, Linda S. 17,122,154 Machnik, Rosanne M. 116,164 Maciezko, Edward 176 Maciezko, Joseph 176 Mack, John 176 Mackanos, Richard G. 154 Mackey, Susan 176 Mackey, Thomas W. 154 Mackulak, Gerald 96,124,125,164 Macy, Roger L. 124,125,154 Maddock, Mary 102,109,112,176 Mager, Earl 176 Magurean, Gregg 79,80,84,85,94,95, 109,110,111,176,202 Mahoney, Peggy 41,101,107,120,132, 133.169.176 Maihofer, Cynthia S. 89,107,112,113, 122.126.154 Maihofer, Dinah L. 18,20,21,112,124, 176 Maihofer, Linnea 176 Malec, Linda M. 112,164,176 Malec, Patricia C. 164 Malec, Robert H. 176 Mai is, George B. 176 Mancilla, David A. 77, 95,151,154 Mandernach, Vicki C. 114,124,125, 176 Mandich, Michelle 23,105,112,114, 117.130.176 Manelich, Michelle Mangione, Marilyn 164 Man is, Carla R. 176 Mann, Shirley A. 154 Marks, Guy R. Markancek, John A. 79,80,176 Markovich, Samuel 58 Markovich, Susan P. 176 Marler, William D. 124,125,164 Marsee, Deborah L. 122,164 Marsee, Timothy L. 164 Martens, Connie L. 164 Martin, Michael J. 154 Martin, Richard A. Martin, Robert M. 69,161,164 Martin, Steven R. 154 Marx, Richard C. 154 Masak, Richard P. 164 Massey, Deborah S. 164 Massey, Randal L. 154 Masterson, Sue A. 121,122,126,154, 159 Mathis, Janice L. 101,114,124, 126.164 Mathis, Linda D. 89,108,122,177 Matt, Rudolph A. 154 Matthews, Robert D. 164 Matykiewicz, Gwen M. 164 Maxry, Roger R. 164 Mays, Lisa L. 154 Mays, Peter G. Maywald, Marcia K. 122,126,168,177 Meece, James A. 118,155 Mehas, William G. 155 Melevage, Alan A. 155 Melvick, Pamela A. 155 Melvick, Stephen J. 33,79,80,84,85, 168,177 198 — Lov-Polla Merrell, Kenneth W. Mersot, Ruthann 164 Meyer, Frank J. Meznarick, Frank E. Michael, Larry W. 155 Michael, Terry 164 Mick, Donna M. 126,164 Mickey, James E. 155 Mihal, David M. Mihal, Richard A. Mihos, B. 124,125 Miklos, Dean A. Miklos, Mark L. 155 Mikulich, Katherine L. 101,114,133, 164 Milakovich, Joan T. 112,155 Miller, Carolyn A. Miller, Cynthia A. 155 Miller, Deborah A. 164 Miller, Gale A. Miller, Guy H. 155 Miller, Karen M. 129 Miller, Kenneth L. 1 55 Miller, Kirk T. 124 Miller, Michael C. Miller, Pamela A. 121,126,155 Miller, Richard T. 155 Miller, Robert T. 155 Miller, William F. 155 Milligan, Carol A. 122,155 Milosovich, Michael P. 54,112,164 Minard, Terry L. 11,23,24,27,105,109, 120.121.137.164 Minder, Sharon K. 177 Minnich, Russell P. 124,125,164 Minniti, Linda J. 89,114,124,126,164 Mindas, Kathleen A. 155 Minyard, Donna L. 155 Modrak, Mark C. 121,155 Mohamed, Gerald A. 79,164 Momot, Melinda M. 107,112,150,155 Montgomery, Karen A. 112,164 Montgomery, Kathy L. 103,112,114, 118.124.161.164 Moore, David A. 83,92,94,164 Moore, Elmer D. 33,84,85,94,95, 168.177 Morfee, Janice J. 106,107,109,110, 112,122,123,160,164,198 Morosin, Susan A. 114,120,121,133, 164 Morriston, Linda M. 164 Mosak, Mark S. 164 Mriscin, Kathleen M. 177 Mudrich, Denise 164 Mullines, Denise L. 1 77 Mundell, Jennifer R. 112,114,122,130, 177 Mundell, Susan E. Murawski, Deborah L. Mussie, Kristina 50,101,102,107,110,11, 1 1 4, 1 1 5, 1 22, 1 23, 1 77,202,204 Myer, Karen 11,51,102,108,109,114, 122.177 Myer, Nancy J. 122,155 Myers, Robert A. 79,164 Myers, Robert R. 164 McAdoo, Grady R. McAdoo, Rodney M. 154 McCade, Larry 164 McCade, Peggy A. McCain, Myra L. 126,136,154 McColly, Michael 119,176 McConnell, Daniel E. 154 McConnell, Lawrence E. 1 77 McCorkle, Alice C. 36,89,106,107, 112.113.117.122.126.139.164 McCormick, Sharon K. McCurry, John E. Me Dade, Mark R. 1 77 McDermott, Michael W. 1 77 McFalls, Ronald O. McKee, Angela C. 154 McKee, Larry L. 155 McKee, Linda A. 116,177 McKinley, Kyle A. 112,122,130,151, 155 McNary, Thomas 121,177 McNary, Timothy 164 McShane, Kathy S. 1 1 8 Naborczyk, B. 124 Nagy, Dana K. 155 Nagy, Linda G. Nalborczyk, Randall W. 155 Nartnik, Frances 155 Nartnik, Mary J. Nastoff, Nancy L. 121,122,132,133, 155 Nay, Janet L. 126,155 Neeley, Robert K. 155 Neitzel, Lois F. 101,120,121,164 Neitzel, Robert M. Nellessen, Dan R. 122,155 Nelson, Allen E. 105 Nelson, Glen A. 164 Nelson, Jacquelyn R. 38,101,114,118 Nelson, Robin E. 13,23,27,105,114, 121,122,123,169,184 Nelson, Teresa B. 114,120,133,169 Netherton, Beverly G. 155 Netherton, Robert C. Neville, Jeffrey W. 77,155 Newlin, Georgia L. 164 Newman, Richard E. 155 Nicholas, Irene 121,122,123,126 Nicholas, Victoria S. 164 Nichols, Hubert J. 164 Nichols, Larry D. 164 Nichols, Nancy C. 155 Nichols, Richard C. 86,87,96,161,164 Nickovich, Lori A. 89,112,113,126, 150,155,157 Nightengale, Brian M. 77,155 Niksch, Douglas D. 77,79,86,87,94, 164,167 Noble, Dean W. 155 Noel, James K. 164 Noel, Jeffrey F. 92,155 Nommensen, Debra 23,178 Nowesnick, Andrea S. 116,117,118, 178 Nowesnick, Jerome D. 77,128,155 Nuzzo, Antionette M. 133,155 Nuzzo, Jennifer J. 155 Ogborn, Steven R. 168,178 Oleksik, Jean M. 126,155 Olson, Gail A. Olson, Gary L. Oosterhof, Sue 122,130,151,155 Opolski, Chester A. 84,85,94,95,178 Opolski, Mark J. 77,87,155 Oppman, Pamela M. 178 Oprish, Marian L. 129,164 Orelup, Richard L. 178 Oros, Irma J. 126,155 O ' Rourke, Gail A. 101,126,178 O ' Rourke, Laurie G. 126,155 Ostrozovich, Daniel M. 77,155,159,189 Otterman, Richard L. Otterman, Thomas A. 155 Overton, Wayne L. 155 Owen, David W. Owen, Linda D. 155 Owen, Linda S. 155 Owen, Michael P. 79,164 Owen, Nancy L. 164 Owens, Nancy M. 6,129,178 Owen, Pamela S. 122,130,155 Owen, Terrence T. 58,77,155 Owens, Terry W. 58,92,165 Owen, William 155 Pahl, Beverley R. 63,116,117,130,155 Pakalniskis, Ruth 126,155 Pappas, James M. 155 Parker, Bruce E. 122,165 Parker, Diane C. 129,165 Parker, Kendall C. Parker, Mark A. 178 Parker, Terry L. 178 Parsons, Joy E. 114,126,165 Pasa, George J. 155 Pasley, Sally 178 Paterson, lain W. 77,155 Patterson, Nancy M. 12,50,100,102, 110,111,114,168,178,198 Patty, Charles E. 79,90,165 Paul, Patricia E. 124,178 Pavel, Peggy L. 116,178 Pavelka, Michael F. 178 Pavlecich, James J. Pavlench, Michelle S. 64,165 Pavlock, Ronald E. 178 Pawlicki, Judy F. 124,165, Pawlicki, Margaret L. 117,124,165 Payne, James 4,155 Payne, Katherine M. 155 Payne, Pamela R. 165 Payne, William L. 165 Pazera, Irma M. 126,155 Pearce, William J. 155 Peda, Christine M. 114,126,130,165 Peek, Craig M. 77,95,128,151,155,156 Pendergrass, Willard R. Pendleton, Richard A. 124,178 Perryman, Janice M. 112,130,155 Peschke, Edmond J. 77,155 Peters, Garry L. 77,155 Peters, Gregory D. 124,165 Petrain, Debra K. 18,33,73,112,113, 122.137.178 Petrain, Doreen M. 76,112,113,122,178 Petrovich, Linda K. 4,23,71,101,105, 114.178 Petrovich, Patrick F. 165 Mercy missions to Mc- Donald ' s help many after- school activities. Here Jon Draper works on Spirit Week. Petruch, Jolene P. 155 Petrus, Pamela A. 118 Petruska, Harry R. 79,81,122,123,178 Peyton, Donna L. 165 Peyton, Monna R. Philpott, Carol J. 114,117,124,178 Philpott, Connie L. 101,120,121,130, 165 Phillipov, Deborah J. Piatak, Valerie B. 155 Pierce, Leonard A. 178 Pierce, Lezlie R. 61,105,122,178 Pierce, Robert 92,165 Pieroni, Paul S. 19,67,86,87,92,124,165 Pike, David S. 95,155 Piossa, Sharon L. 155 Plantinga, Melissa 122,155 Plukas, Joseph 156 Poisel, Eva L. Polatewicz, Catherine R. 178 Poliak, Robert T. 156 Pollitt, Larry K. 178 Pomroy, Greg R. 92 Popovich, Nicholas 165 Popovich, Sharon J. 178 Poore, Stymie 96 Porras, Albert 77,156 Pouch, Marlene M. 50,102,110,111, 112.114.168.178.196.202 Powell, Susan L. 156 Price, Cary D. 178 Price, Donald R. 105,119,136,179 Price, Gerald G. 179 Price, Janet L. 156 Price, Ronald C. 156 Pritchard, Brenda J. 112,114,156 Pritchard, Sharon L. 101,105,108,117, 122.130.179 Procko, Steven D. 179 Pruzin, Mark M. 156 Puckett, Robert L. 121,179 Qualizza, Suzanne M. 156 Quinn, Jeanne M. 46,51,102,108,109, 179 Quinn, Thomas A. 156 Rabick, John P. 179 Rabick, Nancy A. 156 Raboin, Lynn E. 112,122,130,151,156 Radice, Angelo 156 Radice, Mary L. 122,179 Ragon, Janet L. Rainford, Vena L. 101,109,110,112, 113,161,165,198 Rainwater, Rebecca G. 165 Rakoczy, Evelyn M. 179 Rakoczy, Michael E. 156 Randazzo, Andrew M. 122,165 Reberg, David C. 83,84,160,161,165 Reed, Keith A. 94,95,165 Reed, Thomas J. 179 Regal, Jacqueline A. 179 Reibly, Denise A. 107,112,124,126, 168.179 Reibly, Patti D. 112,156 Reidenbach, Linda L. 179 Reiley, Becky A. Rendina, Pamela A. 130,179 Rendina, Paulette 130,156 Renehan, Norman H. 156 Rhoades, Barbara J. 156 Rhoades, Dale A. 165 Richardson, Janice L. 112,126,130,165 Richardson, Phillip A. 156 Richmond, Kenneth A. 165 Richmond, Larry D. 179 Riester, Eric E. 165 Ripley, Mary Ann 180 Rivera, Karen S. 165 Roberts, William W. 124,156 Robertson, Deborah L. 112,126,140, 151,156 Robertson, Mark E. 12,77,92,109,110, 165.202 Robinson, Peggy A. 3,51,89,101,109, 112.114.161.165 Robison, Glen D. 165 Rodd, Diana L. 156 Rodgers, Brenda J. 165 Rodich, Sally 165 Roepstorff, Lisa J. 114,135,165 Rogers, Debra F. 36,103,122,124,130, 131.165 Rogers, Ginger M. 130,156 Rohder, Michael A. 124,125,165 Rohrman, Eleanor P. Rolan, David L. Roman, Frank J. Roorda, Pamela 180 Roorda, Sandra K. Rose, Danny R. Rosenow, John M. 77,156 Rowe, Gary L. 95,156 Rubis, Charles E. 22,23,24,28,101, 102,105,109,119,180 Ruff, Joseph E. 156 Rukes, Gregory D. 86,87,94,156 Rusak, Margaret A. 165 Rzepczynski, Gerald J. 180 Rzetelny, Annette Saager, David H. 156 Sabo, Cynthia 118,120,165 Sabonis, Leo S. 31,77,156 Salmon, Lorilei 156 Sam, Debra D. 114,116,118,120,121, 133,165 Samardzija, Mary 71,180 Sandala, George M. 161,165 Sands, Susan 165 Santona, Robert 77,86,87,94,128,156 Santos, Suzanne M. 109,110,165,198 Sappenfield, Diana L. 165 Sarafin, Rosemary 156 Sargent, Charles H. 156 Sasser, Stephanie A. 101,133,180,188 Sattler, Cheryl J. 101,114,117,180 Sattler, Russell J. 128,156 Schaefer, James R. 180 Schaefer, Leslie S. 156 Schafer, Joseph W. 156 Schafer, Kathryn 180 Schafer, Roman A. 165 Schiesser, Nancy J. 126,133,156 Schleicher, Cheryl A. 165 Schleicher, Kathy J. 112,165 Schleicher, Sally L. 180 Schlesinger, Andrew M. 69,165 Schlesinger, Mary L. 114,180 Schlesinger, Mary S. 114,116 Schmuck, Martha 122,165 Scholz, David A. Scholz, Patricia J. 156 Scholz, Sharon A. 180 Schoon, Eugene A. 165 Schubick, Bruce C. 124,165 Schubick, Dawn R. 124,156 Schulatz, Andrew 165 Schulatz, George Schultz, Emily J. 112,118,122,165 Schultz, Lonnie R. 122,165 Schultz, Sally R. 112 Schultz, Susann M. 156 Schultz, Patricia K. Schultz, William 165 Schuster, Ronald J. 86,87,94,156 Schutz, Sharon K. 180 Scott, Delight M. 109,112,165 Scott, Elaine M. 114,117,165 Seale, Kerry K. 101,114,116,129,165 Sears, Denise E. 112,165 Sedita, Charlene A. 43,110,111,122, 180,198 Sedita, Charles A. 31,90,180 Semanchik, Darien M. 112,114,124, 130.180 Semplinski, Karen 27,65,112,113,122, 126,127,161,165 Serocka, Linda S. 116,180 Sexton, Wanda S. 180 Seymour, Judy L. 156 Shaffer, Peggy L. Shaffner, Mary K. 121,180 Shalla, Nancy J. 180 Shalla, Steven S. 156 Shaver, Ron 103,156 Shawver, Margaret A. Shebat, Diana L. 114,165 Shell, Sheryl A. 165 Sheridan, Pamela A. 13,23,101,103, 1 05. 1 07. 1 1 3. 1 20. 1 22. 1 23. 1 68. 1 80 Shertzer, Robin L. 180 Shertzer, Bob 180 Shocaroff, Terry B. 165 Shoshoo, Nina S. Shoup, Duane M. 180 Shoup, Linda S. 126,156 Shudick, Patricia A. 114,124,165 Shultz, Michael A. Shultz, Pamela S. Shuman, David R. 157 Shuman, Rhae A. 129,157,165 Sibincic, Diane M. 157 Sibo, Lora J. 157 Sikes, Carolyn J. 165 Sikes, Christine K. 165 Silingas, Algis S. 157 Sills, Pamela K. 89,114,124,126,165 Simac, Donald G. 157 Simonsen, David F. First-aid kits for sports can provide help for tired feet as well as other emergencies. Polla-Smith, Rog — 199 Work progresses on the upstairs addition, space for the math and science departments. Simpson, Robert K. 77,90,95,157 Simpson, Thomas Q. 15,18,21,79,80,81, 90.92.93.180.184 Sims, Linda K. 180 Sirko, Yvonne J. 180 Sivak, Violet P. 114,122,130,180 Skittone, Sarah A. 180,202 Slatton, Jack A. 124,180 Sliepka, Paul R. 181 Sliwa, Barbara J. 60,112,124,165 Sliwa, Mickey J. 94,95,181 Smith, Bruce R. 101,103,119,124,125, 136.181.184 Smith, Glenn C. 181 Smith, Janice M. 165 Smith, John S. 157 Smith, Kathleen A. 181 Smith, Lynn 126,157 Smith, Mary 157 Smith, Pat 157 Smith, Roger R. 165 Smith, Ronald R. 165 Smith, Rosemary 112,151,157 Smith, Sandra G. 114,117,181 Smith, Sue A. Smith, Thomas J. Smolnicky, David R. 79,81,122,123, 181 Snearley, Lora E. 181 Snow, James F. 128,155,157 Sokolowski, Margaret A. 122,157 Solich, Linda L. 181 Sonnenberg, Roberta A. 116,157 Souris, Celeste 157 Souronis, Ann M. 33,132 Solomon, L. 122 Sovich, Thomas Spaeth, Deborah D. 107,112,117,165 Spanos, Louis 165 Sparacino, Margaret C. Sparacino, Philip Spiece, Lynn D. 10,135,181 Springer, James E. 161,165 Springman, Sandra L. 132,133,157 Sprout, Scott R. 181 Stamps, Vickie E. 165 Stanko, Dennis 165 Staninger, Deborah D. 181 Staninger, Pamela S. 157 Stanton, Helen J. 157 Steiner, William P. 77,86,95,107,128, 151,157 Stevens, Linda R. 89,126,157 Stevenson, Violetta L. Stewart, Michael J. 24,50,96,109,110, 120,121,161,165 Stiener, Elizabeth A. 157 Stigleman, Patricia 122 Stigleman, Sandra K. 122,157,181 Stilley, Wesley E. 79,81,94,95,181 Stobaugn, Robert 165 Stock, Dianne L. 165 Stock, Pamela R. 130 Stockier, Dana W. 92,165 Stockwell, Charles L. 181 Stockwell, Susan L. 124,126,165 Stofa, Christine 165 Stoica, Theodore L. 181 Stoilowitz, Thomas 165 Stolzmann, Barbara C. 122,181 Stolzmann, David B. 101,165 Stopar, Linda K. Storaugh, Robert M. Storfy, William E. 165 Stowers, Colleen 182 Stratten, Helen L. Strbac, Colleen C. 114,116,182 Strbac, Terry L. 77,128,1 57 Strong, Mary A. 165 Sullivan, Dennis 182 Stupar, Linda 127,157 Sukey, Coreen 157 Sullivan, Gail D. 122,126,157,158 Sullivan, Judith A. 107,112,130,126, 157 Sullivan, Kathleen A. 157 Sullivan, Leo P. 182 Sumner, Clifford W. 92,165 Sumurdy, Ralph D. 165,202 Sunyog, Alex S. 76,90,96,165 Susterich, Fred V. 165 Sutton, Danny R. Svetanoff, Kathleen M. 112,157 Svihra, Edward J. 161,165 Swain, Donald Swain, Ronald Swain, Sonia M. 157 Swan, Duncan N. 23,104,105,121,157 Swanson, David R. 157 Swanson, Harold R. 60,77,128,130,157 Swanson, Susan G. 182 Sweeney, Barbara A. 23,112,121,165 Swinford, Douglas 182 Syvertsen, Richard Szentesy, Susan L. 118,133,182 Taber, Deborah J. 114,166 Tait, Jean A. Talley, Jeffery L. 157 Talmadge, David K. 122,123,166 Tancos, Andrew J. 79,86,87,92,124, 166 Tancos, John P. 79,90,124,160 Tanner, Jan E. 40,46,51,101,102,108, 109.182 Tanner, Joy E. 46,51,101,102,109, 168.182 Tarailo, Nick 22,23,104,105,182 Tarilo, Danica 63,112,157 Tarow, Brenda J. 112 Taseff, Deborah K. 101,109,110,112, 113.114.122.126.160.166.202 Taseff, Karen L. 102,110,111,114,124, 168.182.202 Taylor, Arbie D. 166 Taylor, Brenda A. 107,112,157 Taylor, Grace E. 122,129,166 Taylor, Jon C. 157 Taylor, Roxane H. 36,106,107,112, 114.124.130.161.166 Teitge, Kenneth D. 92,157 Telfer, Tim R. 157 Terek, Patricia A. Thien, Jack P. 166 Thoesen, Randolph C. 166 Thomas, Charles L. 182 Thomas, Daniel J. 92,157 Thompson, Michael W. 124,166 Thompson, Thomas Thompson, Thomas G. 157 Thrash, Teresa M. 14,24,50,102,105, 109.114.120.121.124.125.133.166 Throw, Brenda 157 Throwbridge, J. 122 Thureanos, Jerry D. Thureanos, Victoria L. 112,166 Thursby, Pat L. 112,122,157 Tidwell, Gwendlyn A. Timpe, Richard A. Tippy, Robert R. 63,157 Titak, Elizabeth 157 Titak, Nancy A. 182 Tkach, Joanne L. 182 Tompkins, Dawn M. 126,157 Tompkins, Karen S. 114,129,130,166 Thompson, M. 125 Touchette, Rene N. 31,107,124,126, 131.151.157 Townsley, James Tozier, Michael D. 101,119,121,136, 168,182 Tozier, Terry I. 166 Traicoff, Theodore 157 Trembly, Gilbert J. Treskovich, Antoinette M. 57,124,182 Tretter, Debby 166 Trigger, James M. 92,166 Trocha, Daniel J. 182 Trocha, Thomas J. 157 Troup, Jane A. 182 Trowbridge, Judith 166 Trowbridge, Richard 166 Tucker, Denise A. 157 Uhlman, Deborah A. 122,157 Ulicni, Nancy E. 57,182 Underwood, Gary D. 124,166 Urae, Sandra Urban, Charles A. 166 Uremovich, George E. 23,73,78,79,84, 92.166 Uremovich, Kay A. 112,113,122,126, 151.157 Ursinyi, Patricia K. 121,166 Usher, Kent R. 24,124,182 Utke, Sandra J. 116,157 Valenti, Stephen R. 128,157 Van Denburgh, Gerald W. Westbury, Edward J. 158 Vanderbeck, Charlotte L. 114,166 Vanderbeck, Jean L. 89,100,112,122, 126,158 Vanderkolk, Russel T. 79,80,182 VanHandel, Karen 166 VanVIeet, Joan L. 158 VanWienan, Jory C. 124,126,158 Varga, Mary F. 122,166 Vargas, Robert 158 Vargas, Ruben E. 92,166 Vargas, Stella 183 Vasas, David A. 71,79,166 Vatterrodt, Deborah 126,158 Vatterrodt, Lawrence W. 166 Vatterrodt, Spencer 158 Verbick, Pamela E. 112,166 Verplank, David A. 95,158 Vertrees, Vickie 102,105,109,122,183 Vesa, Timothy 56,183 Vespo, Jerry W. Vespo, Michael E. 158 Vickroy, Joyce L. 114,124,183 Viczai, Frances A. 70,108,109,183 Viczai, Maria L. 158 Villarreal, Karen S. 183 Vincent, Abbie I. 122,123,166 Virgo, Paula J. 70,183 Vogtlin, Robin G. 122,158 Volom, Victor S. 79,92,93,166 Vorwald, James 183 Vrazo, Georgia J. 57,101,102,105,107, 108,109,114,120,121,169,183,184 Vujovic, Steven 90,122,123,183 Wachter, Barbara 122,166 Wachter, Robert 183 Wade, Thomas J. 92,119,136,183 Waffler, Helen L. 183 Wagner, Nicky A. 126,161,162,166 Waldron, Curtis J. 158 Walker, Steven G. Wallace, Terrence 183 Walter, Gayle E. 130,158 Walter, Jacquelyn 112,116,130,183 Wanthal, Lois H. 112,124,166 Ward, Roberta A. 130,158 Wardell, Cheryl A. 166 Wardell, Susan M. 122,166 Wardell, Donald E. 79,86,87,94,158 Wardell, Theresa A. 166 Warne, Walter P. 128,158 Warner, Debra K. 158 Warner, Richard J. 158 Watkins, Jeanette 122,183,202 Watkins, Marilyn J. 166 Webb, Brenda J. 158 Webb, Christine A. 116,117,183 Webb, Pamela S. Webb, William R. 183 Webster, Gary S. 79,101,166 Weems, Colleen K. 166 Weems, Judy A. 129,183 Weger, Linda C. 89,126,166 Weger, Sandra A. 89,126,183 Weinberg, Annabella M. 183 Wells, Elaine D. 158 Wesley, Alan M. 166 Wesley, Wayne E. 124,183 Although against the rules. 200 — Smith, Ron-Williams, M West, William D. 161,166 Wheeler, Claude V. 183 White, Gayle R. 126,130 White, James F. 166 Whittemore, Donald E. 133,183,186 Whiteworth, Mary M. 103,118,122,130, 158 Whitworth, Paul R. 166 Wichmanowski, Henry G. 23,24,56,96, 121,128,140,156,158 Wickberg, Martha J. 109,124,125,166 Wiechnik, Jane M. 104,158,183 Wiechnik, Walter W. 158 Wilding, Richard D. 124,125,160 Wildrick, Allen W. 183 Wiley, Peggy A. 166 Williams, Donald J. 183 Williams, Douglas Williams, Lezlie R. 166 Williams, Lonnie D. 166 Williams, Marla J. 89,101,114,124, 125,126,161,162 Williams, Ruth E. 23,104,105,114, 120,121,183 Williamson, Earl K. 158 Wilmot, Michael P. 166 Wilson, Bruce W. 122,123,166 Wilson, Jennifer L. 112,166 Wilson, Steven C. 79,81,94,95,183 Winandy, Jerrold Winebrenner, Ruth A. Windbigler, Pamela R. Wise, Danny E. 158 Witowski, Patricia J. 158 Woldt, Wendell J. 184 Woldt, Wesley S. Wolff, Dean O. 122,158 Wolff, Kevin J. 133,160 Wolters, Connie J. 130,158 Wood, Alexandra 118,126,184 Wood, Betsy J. 37,101,106,107,114, 120,121,129,135,166 Wood, Joan D. Wood, Judith A. 122,184 Wood, Larry D. 128,158 Wooldridge, Linda L. 41,97,101,114, 124,125,126,128,130,131,169,184 Wotherspoon, Marcella J. 122,123,166 Wright, Clifford C. 158 Wright, Delbert A. 158 Wright, Edward D. 184 Wright, Patricia J. 166 Wrissert, Thomas C. Wroe, Sandra M. 57,184 Wydro, Linda J. 124,166 Wysock, Gregory J. 122,158 Wysocki, Deborah A. 18,107,124,184 Yaros, Keith Lynn 122,184 Yates, Alan L. 158 Younts, Howard L. Yugo, David 77,92,158 Zabrdac, Cheryl A. Zaganas, Evan T. 158 Zaganas, Margaret A. 158 Zajack, Carla R. 112,151,158,159,189 Zapinski, Terrence C. 166 Zart, Jill J. 58,89 Zeman, Robert J. Zimmer, Randall G. 166 some drive out at noon. Zona, David W. 166 Zubek, Susan V. 116,130 Zudak, Jerome G. 158 Zych, Joe J. 166 Zych, Mary E. Administration, Faculty, Qtaff Armontrout, Lafey 78,79,92,143,201 Baumgardner, Robert 142,189 Beaty, Phyllis 143 Borucki, Diane 143 Bothwell, Robbie 143 Bovard, Grace 129,143 Bovard, James G. 106,142,159 Bowen, Marie 149 Brunton, Helen 143 Burgess, Veronika 135,143 Burrus, Leona 143 Call, Hershel 149 Callender, Patti 143 Carlson, Marilou 10,102,109,110, 143,203 Chidsey, Eileen 143 Choncoff, Chris 46,143,168 Cleary, Patrick 144 Coon, Carolyn 71,144 Court, Phyllis 144 Demaree, Richard 51,79,128,144 Drescher, George 43,90,103,144 Driver, Victoria 144 Duncan, Rhonda 144 Dunscombe, Miles 144 Ebler, Richard 144 Engelhart, Edward 144 Fox, Eleanor 149 Galanis, Mary Ann 144 Goetze, Dorothy 149 Gran, Raymond 5,24,25,38,103,144 Green, Barbara 145 Harmon, Marlene 149 Hayden, Helen 149 Homoky, Donna 149 Hutchison, Max 96,101,145 Jarnecke, Dari 145,194 Jeffries, Mary 145 Jones, Juanita 149 Kach, Geraldine 149 Kaiser, James 90,145 Kallenbach, Jean 149 Kasarda, Jerrold 103,145 Kirtland, Fern 145,161 Leas, Gladys 145 Lenig, James 92,145,194 Lennon, Jack 145,194 Lewis, Eleanor 145 Lewis, Sherman 103,145 Lucchi, Donald 146 Lynch, Agnes 105,146 Mance, Marge 149 Meltzer, Frank 146 Metcalf, William 30,84,85,94,115,146 Meyer, Mildred 118,146 Miller, Edgar 42,141 Miller, Larry 46,146 Morrow, Joseph 22,120,121,146 Nabhan, Randall 7,146,194,197 Neville, Mary 149 Nichols, Joan 149 Novak, Gerald 146 Orelup, Barbara 89,103,146 Pasa, Margaret 149 Rainford, Gerald 139,146 Reinhart, Jerould 29,64,146 Rymer, Dave 149 Seale, Kathleen 116,147 Semokaitis, Stanley 147 Smith, Jean 149 Spurr, Marie 103,120,147 Stevens, Wanda 117,147 Stewart, Mildred 147 Stoelting, Judith 97,130,147 Talmadge, Eugene 107,147 Thomas, Alena 147 Thorne, Russel 17,147,194 Thorne, Twila 147 Tolan, Robert 15,147,194 Toth, Ben 147 Vermillion, James 95,148 Wagner, James 148,194 Walter, Gerard 148,161,194 Weidenbener, Joseph 15,17,103,194, 148 Wichmanowski, Henry 141 Wooldridge, Genevieve 148 Wooldridge, Velven 148 Wrona, Lorrie 148 Yazombek, €atherine 148 Yeoman, Boyd 17,148 Daily jogging keeps Coach Armontrout in good condition. Faculty Index — 201 Yearbook staffers collabora te to MERRILLVUE STAFF— BOTTOM ROW: Jeff Draper, Nancy Dunk- lau; ROW 2: Charlene Sedita, Kathy Borch, Rick Jones, Nancy Patterson, Tina Mussie; ROW 3: Cindy Clement, Vena Rainford, Robin Dobis, David Gust, Mark Robertson; ROW 4: Lynne Allison, Kathy Behnke, Sue Santos, Linda Dunklau, Debby Taseff; ROW 4: Gregg Magurean, Jan Morfee, Debbie Farkas, Mary Ann Bac- chus; ROW 5: Sarah Skittone, Jeanette Watkins, Marlene Pouch, Karen Taseff, Doug Sumurdy. 202 — Merrillvue Staff produce Merrillvue Miss Marilou Carlson Publications Adviser Mr. Robert Heintzelman Newsfoto Publishing Co. Representative Merrillvue Staff — 203 Mr. Scott Nozawa Walinger Photographer Merrillvue Editors Editor-in-Chief Tina Mussie Copy Editor Nancy Dunklau Business Manager .... Charlene Sedita Photographer Mary Ann Bacchus Activities Nancy Patterson Academics Marlene Pouch Organizations Karen Taseff Sports Gregg Magurean Personalities Cindy Clement Debby Taseff Adviser Miss Marilou Carlson Maybe by the time you get around to reading this page, you will have read or at least glanced through the other pages of the book. Perhaps you have realized that we have blown up seem- ingly common, day-to-day happenings to em- phasize how valuable each minute of our lives is. Also, we have tried to show that most of the things we learn about life, we learn through contact with others. Now go through the book a second or even a third time, and try to apply every happening to your own life. Every once in awhile, stop and ask yourself what it really means TO BE ALIVE. tina mussie Acknowledgements The 1968-1969 Merrillville Staff would like to express th eir appreciation to: Miss Marilou Carlson Adviser Mr. Robert Heintzelman Newsfoto Publishing Company Mr. Scott Nozawa Walinger Studios Mrs. Sherman Lewis Title page design Mrs. Agnes Lynch Sales campaign Mr. Raymond Gran Office Staff Reference 204 — Acknowledgments NEWSFOTO Vjjf PUBLISHING COMPANY . ! ll§IS§ 38 3; IlllllS ■ ■- ■■ ■ ' - - - v -S-: - . . ' - . .V = • • r . . ■ - : - ■ i ' ■ ■■:-■■ . :. ' ' - . .. -- -_z.:- ' ::z. .-. . 7 -• ;••■. • 7:7 r. pTf£ ■ksUk: ' • r ' - -i ms ■ ' . EK£ ■ 338fe£ r-rv -- ;- - 7 : iit giligl • •• Zf .- 55 KS� Cr;-- „ L ; vi :, -; ' ■ . ' - k ssks ■- ' ' - - ” ' ; 1“ ,-■ .- • - ' 7 .‘X, ... . . ' , -,‘. i ; ’ZZ - • ZZ ' • - Z I ■ 1 .. •■ ■ ' ' ' •• ' ■• ' -• . “7 t-Z ' ; -v . ; ZZZ ; . ;