Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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

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' 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