Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1970 volume:

Breaking with the past presents itself with widespread revolution, but it need not be considered as despairing as the Vietnam conflict, as our defeated basketball team or as lacking one credit for graduation. The pendulum may also be swung to the other extreme of accomplishing our vic- tory on the moon, seniors winning the Spirit Stick, or the self-satisfaction of dressing as an individual with the updated dress code of 1970 Opening— 1 earthbreaking turbulence fluttered the tolerant, but vibrated the expectated dreams of the young 2— Opening Talsma Builders, Inc. worked steadily through freezing January weather hammering forms. Mid-April shows the unfinished construction of the three circular buildings. Table of Contents Opening 2 Academics 14 Faculty 40 Activities 54 Organizations 94 Sports 122 Personality 150 Sophomores 152 Juniors 161 Seniors 170 Directory 190 Senior 190 Index 196 Closing 204 A crane operator starts the first phase of con- struction in late November. Standing inside the area which may be our library, a surveyor scans the project. Construction worker carefully checks the forms during the sub-zero January cold spell. Opening— 3 long awaited curriculum additions waved a banner of hope for future mhs students Restlessly unsure of herself, senior Pat Carpen ter boldly seeks help from Nora Gallo. Fluttering clarinets produce the vibrating tones needed in the bustling MHS band. Data processings new course, creates some mis- giving for senior Adolph Lesczynske. Sophomore boys ' gym classes vigorously play a hearty game of soccer. Shakingly plugging the wires in the correct sockets, Rich Timpe joltingly demonstrates. Opening— 5 White Party marchers show their enthusiasm by having a voice in student government. Comic Mike Hamang jokingly amuses his date at the Christmas dance. FTA student teacher Debbie Taber observes lit- little Tammy, who is involved with her work. 6— Opening school is more than a place for studying; it is also an exciting domain of thrilling experiences through activities Urging students to vote for the Purple Party, Rene Touchette speaks to the students. The Christmas concert offers bit parts to the fun, amateur showmen in all of us. Government Day gave students a chance to express themselves as future teachers! Students, teachers, parents and children alike crowd at games encouraging MHS spirit. Opening— 7 8— Opening Senorita Jan Catasein and Senor Mickey Whit- worth represent Pep Club during homecoming. Enjoying the relaxed atmosphere, FTA spon- sored a hootenanny open to the community youth. Dressed as football players. Sunshine Society chose Lock ' Em Up as their theme. concentrating on fun, organizations offer everyone the freedom of self-expression With faces beaming, seniors Marla Williams and Jan Broschart receive their ribbons. Girls ' basketball coach, Twila Thorne, looks down-hearted at halftime. Attention-getter stunts are used by cheerleaders with the addition of the yell kings. 6 30 ■ i i« i •• Beautiful parallel form is demonstrated by se- nior Marla Williams attempting a backflip. Swinging with all his might, junior John Wood slams the ball into the outfield. Demonstrating a graceful back swing, junior Jeff Neville practices before a meet. 10— Opening with thought of winning in their hearts, tensions mount and practice becomes vital Opening-1 1 All track men are ready as tension mounts as the gun is fired to signal the start. Hard practice enables varsity high jumper Larry Hargis to make the jump over the bar. Surrounded, Lovegrove tries to manuever avoiding Reberg and Warden ' s attempts to help him. Exhaustion and pain are seen in Bob Myer ' s face as he is led off the football field. MHS Pirate fans flocked to the stands during the victory football season. Speech class offers Mark Langbehn a chance to re-act the famed Abraham Lincoln. Frequently passing through the halls, John Oros is asked for a pass by Jim Bailey. we sought to prove ourselves by taking a vibrant part in activities, seeking a better understanding of our purpose in life, and accepting the responsibilities of adulthood TREMORS Choir becomes a leisure time away from the regular school day tensions for many. Juniors Cindy Maihofer, Rick Warner and Cap- tain Lori Nickovich lead the crowd. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling enabled Blake Benedict to wear his long sideburns at MHS. Ann speaks on Italy Vital in language are recitation, concentration Personal satisfaction and a heightening of educational morale can result from the study of a foreign language. Spanish, Ger- man and Latin were the three languages offered to MHS students. Filmstrips, periodicals and tapes helped to add the Spanish culture to the routine language study. German classes found that watching filmstrips and reading magazines helped to make the study of German more in- teresting while at the same time allowed the student to speak and understand the language. Latin classes studied mythology in order to increase their knowledge. Tapes and recordings remind students of the fa- miliar headsets worn in language classes. Keeping the bulletin board locking neat is a task accomplished by Marty Drew. Discussions require concentration from German II students David Alsop and Dawn Bailey. German 1 1 students Scott Smith and R ick T aseff build skill by recitation. 16— Academics Speech students learn Gestures, facial expressions aid in presentation Speech classes were instrumental in helping students master the art of public speaking. The fundamentals of speech making were not the only aspects studied in speech class. Parts from chosen plays were presented by the various classes. Along with this stage terms were also in- troduced and eventually became familiar to the students. Mr. Joseph Morrow, speech teacher, also stressed the importance of using ges- tures while making a speech. Gestures are felt to be a vital part of vivid speech presentation. Demonstration speeches and impromp- tus added variety to speech classes. r The art of shooting a bow and arrow is demon- strated by George Gorgillas. Putting emphasis in gestures, as shown by Karen Lynch, is a good way of presentation. Academics— 17 Laughing at Mr. Lazarro ' s joke in sophomore English class is Ruth Bowser. Taking it easy in sociology during study time is senior student Greg Pomroy. Deep in thought over her Student Weekly in world history class is Carol Milligan. Eng. Ill, IV produce play Writing themes are prevalent in English classes Expressing thoughts in one ' s own words is a task not easy for most students. The English departments have tried to conquer this common fault by concentrating on theme and essay writing. Assignments such as describing the color blue to a blind person was one example of stimu- lating the students ' imaginations con- sidered so important in original writings. Literary works, such as Macbeth, were studied by the sophomore classes and Mrs. Lynch ' s college prep classes. Other classes read BRAVE NEW WORLD while the advanced junior classes read THE CRUCIBLE. While listening attentively to a lecture in college prep, John Draper takes notes. Panel discussions and world affairs is a very im- portant part of sociology. 18— Academics Panels provide expressions Sociology and world problems are new classes New books were received by the Social Studies Department based on the inquiry method of teaching. These books en- couraged individual thinking rather than rote memorization. Two new courses were added to the social studies curriculum. These were a one year class, world problems, and a one semester class, sociology. World problems focused on several key areas of the world today, and current national events were also emphasized. Basic concepts in sociology were used to understand such problems as poverty, delinquency and family problems. Studying current events in world history is junior Lamont Freeville. Academics- 19 J II students Vena Rainford and Bill Boland work on publications. Checking Cindy Maihofer ' s and Chuck Holloman ' s make-up is Jan Mathis. Editor Robin Dobis and photographer Mike Stewart examine pictures. 20— Academics Communications improve Journalism classes expand; receive new teacher, room Journalism II students were faced with a new teacher, a different room and many significant changes upon returning in the fall after fifteen students attended the Ball State Journalism Institute for two weeks. An attempt to change the format of the newspaper, improve accuracy and develop page plans for the yearbook were decided at Institute. Expanding to two Journalism I classes, Miss Jasiewicz taught students the funda- mentals which newspaper students used in March with the take over of the paper and in May for students planning the yearbook. Four J.l students, Dorthea Anastopolos, Jan Catasein, Teresa Dennis and Kathy Sullivan attended the Valpo Seminar April 18 with Miss Jasiewicz. Newspaper make-up requires the imagination of J I student Cindy Bentley. Reading over a story for the Mirror is Terry Thrash, co-editor of the Mirror. Story ideas take a lot of thought, as shown by Jan Mathis, co-editor of the Mirror. Academics— 21 Homemaking, sewing Much experience learned by girls in home ec classes Home Economics class served many purposes. Teaching girls cooking and sew- ing skills were among the many practical aspects of this course. Designing floor plans for a home was one of the many projects of the home planning course. Their plans had to be complete with everything from rugs on the floor to pictures on the wall. The home economic classes also of- fered instructions on child care. This in- cluded proper procedure of child bathing among many other child caring tips. Roseann Machnick was named 1970 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for MHS, making her eligible for state and national scholarships. She received a specially designed silver charm for her accomplishment. Home ec teaches this girl good homemaking for future years as a wife. When the household is kept straightened, ingre- dients can easily be found . 22— Academics •MO Setting-in a sleeve without puckers is a seam- stress ' s ultimate goal. Carefully guiding the material along, senior Sherly Gill sews a seam in her dress. Cleaning up after having a meal isn ' t half as much fun as preparing the meal. I Academics— 23 Interior decorating taught Home ec develops varied skills for home improvement Cooking, sewing, child care, and in- terior decorating are just a few of the homemaking skills that are offered to home economics classes. Students in home economics classes are taught how to care for a young child, learning the proper method of bathing, feeding and keeping the child healthy. In cooking classes, the girls learn the impor- tance of proper nutrition, and are given lab periods in which the class prepares meals. In sewing classes, they learn to choose the proper fabric for the garments they plan to make. To add a touch of variety to the meal, Marie Aron stuffs a few olives. Taking time to measure her pattern carefully is junior Sharon Piossa. After careful consideration, Melissa Plantinga selects citrus fruit for the salad. Greenhouse added Science classes receive new lab facilities Biology I classes devoted their time to three main areas. These were the study of plants from the simplest to the most com- plex, the study of animals from the simplest to the most complex, and the causes, methods and results of evolution. To help understand plant life, the stu- dents cultured and isolated bacteria and mold. Dissections were used to show evo- lutionary changes or advances of orga- nisms. Drosophia flies were used to show heredity in the study of genetics. The objectives of Chemistry I are to see that the student acquires a substantial background in chemistry. Chemistry II prepares the students for chemistry in college. The experiments helped to train the student ' s minds in the scientific approach to problems. Physics students examine the physical aspects of nature, optics, and electrical properties of matter and atoms. Physics class observes a moving cart to conclude about the laws of motion. Watching closely for the results in their experiment are Dana Stockier and Academics— 27 An electric shop student demon- strates a transistor breadboard. Coats piled high on the coat rack mark the entrance to shop. A hammer handle is constructed using the lathe by Steve Walker. Paul Whitworth stands back while Chuck Patty masters the torch. 28— Academics Electronics added Students acquire shop techniques for future jobs Technical and mechanical skills were developed as MHS boys participated in the shop classes administered by Coach Kaiser and Mr. Semokaitis. Wood shop gave the boys the experience of performing such tasks as making furni- ture. The furniture had the professional look of stained wood. Metal shop was instrumental in intro- ducing the basics of working with all types of metal. Electric shop had the boys experimen- ting with the fascinating world of electron- ics. Since electronics is a rapidly growing field, the course proved to be very practical. Mechanical drawing offered the exper- ience of drawing layouts and such for an architectural career. The shop classes offered an advantage to the non-college bound students to pur- sue a craft after graduation. Sanding their shelves for one of the final touches are Tico Porras and John Rosenow. Adjusting for a proper fit makes the perfect shelf learns Leonard Albee. Academics— 29 Guest speakers inform Data processing is new course offered at MHS With the addition of two teachers, two one-semester courses were also added to broaden the MHS business department. Data processing and mod- ern business are the newly added semester electives. Data processing opened its door for juniors and seniors to obtain a back- ground in history, terminology and general information of off ice automa- tion. It familiarized the students with the up-to-date functions of office management. By taking this course, the students gained a necessary advan- tage needed to obtain a high place in the business world today. Modern business gave the basic principles of managing or owning a small business. It offered the student a good insight into the present day practices of business. The stock market was among the many business as- pects studied. The business department, being the largest in the school, manages to keep up with the ever increasing demand for business education. Constant practice is vital for short- hand speed finds junior Rene Touchette. With eyes on copy. Typing II stu- dent Denise Sears works on a pr o- duction test. 30— Academics Working on a data processing assignment is se- nior student Linda Evans. Shorthand II students had the opportunity of hearing a speaker from Patricia Stevens. Speed and accuracy are goals of typing students such as senior Linda Bently. Academics— 31 Demonstrating good form, necessary for a high score, is sophomore Cindy Stowers. During a volleyball game sophomore Romona Harbison attempts serving the ball. Balance and coordination aid sophomore Joni Davis to throw her ball correctly. 32-Academics Practicing physical fitness Students strengthen bodies through varied exercises Developing coordination through both vigorous exercise and pleasurable sports were the main activities of the gym classes. The new gym teacher, Mrs. Evans, joined Mrs. Orelupand Mrs. Thorne in in- structing the girl ' s gym classes in many competitive sports. T rack, tennis, bowling. volleyball and archery were among these sports. Under the direction of Mr. Thorne, Mr. Metcalf and Mr. Armontrout, the boys ' gym classes consisted of many body build- ing activities. A gym class student vigorously kicks a soccer ball during a skill test. To determine their skill, the boy ' s gym classes are brought outside for a few tests. Academics— 33 Library survives another year Construction began on new library; completion near ‘71 The leaking ceiling didn ' t hinder li- brary progress. During the year the MHS library built up its card catalog as well as its audio visual materials. While school was in progress Thresa Boswell, Sarah Hamilton and Linda Mellick attended the Hoosier Student Library Association at Ball State University; and last summer a Merrillville student, Karen Downey, participated in the annually held Student Librarian workshop at Purdue University the last week in July. The facilities available to students and faculty include books, films, filmstrips, magazines, transparencies, slides, art prints, pamphlets, clippings, and also recordings, both disc and tape. Looking in the card catalog can be a helpful aid in finding information. Library assistant, Jim Buchanan, arranges books and keeps them in their proper place. A welcome diversion from study hall, Mike Uremovich studies in the library. 34-Academics A. V. classes expand A. V. equipment helps students with dasswork The Audio Visual Department, headed by Mr. Velven Wooldridge with the assis- tance of Mrs. Mary Neville, provided many services to the school. Tape players, re- corders, phonographs, filmstrip previewers and a sound-filmstrip combination projec- tor were at the disposal of the students and faculty members. The Audio Visual Department also trained boys to operate projects. In this way, the boys helped the teachers by run- ning educational filmstrips. New equipment was purchased by the Audio Visual Department this past year. A projector and tape player were among the new facilities purchased. The new addition of stairs means added work for AV students Keith Highsmith, Tim McNary. Special assignments sometimes demand research work found in the library. Academics— 35 Math Dept, expands Business office is rewarded to math teachers Enlarging the Math Department was the result of the extended student interest in various math courses. Two new teachers, Mr. Brown and Mr. Hill, were added to the MHS faculty because of this expansion. Added to the curriculum was Senior Arithmetic. This course was designed to be a refresher course in fundamental arithmetic. The course was opened to se- niors who didn ' t major in math. Class projects were assigned to various math classes. Some of the projects were based on subjects such as Strings and Things, Flexagons, and Mathematical Paradoxes. The growing Math Department of MHS has been doing its best to keep up with the development of the new and more complex math age. Concentrating hard on his calculus test is senior student Ray Fink. Algebra II student Jean Anderson attempts solving numerous problems. 36-Academics Defensive driving taught Lennertz offers additional cars to aid classes Approximately 360 students enrolled in driver ' s education. This total included classes during school, after school and summer school. Lennertz Oldsmobile provided the dri- ver education cars. Four were donated for summer school and one for the school year. The main goal of driver ' s education was to teach the students to have a good attitude towards driving. An important step to achieving this goal is experience. Aside from the actual driving, class- room work was also essential. This con- sisted of study from text books and drivers ' manuals. Movies were also shown to increase the students ' familiarity with actual driving practices. The students had to complete six hours driving and 30 hours classroom work. Fastening her seat belt, as a safety precaution, is senior Karen Blane. Geometric plastic props are examined closely dv sophomore Helen McNair. Ready to take off for another lesson, senior Denise Homoky turns on the ignition. Academics— 37 New auditorium planned Practice is vital for a proficient choir and band The expansion bug also hit the Mu- sic Department. With the new addition on the way directors, Mr. Reinhart and Mr. Meltzer are looking forward to a much improved music program. Added to the curriculum this year was Music Theory. This course concentrated on the basic fundamentals of music such as history and music appreciation. The Choir consisted of 100 members, twenty of which were Vocalteens. The Vocalteens, with new dresses and blazers, performed more than 25 times for various functions. A section of the band, the dance band, also received new blazers to wear during their performances. Music theory students look on as Mr. Reinhart explains music patterns. While the band practices, Paul Pieroni concen- trates on his performance as drum major. Lunch hours in the auditorium is where choir must practice in preparation for concerts. 38— Academics Practice is necessary for a good band. Here Chip Roberts is hard at work. Playing a trombone requires time and energy discovers Russ Mack. Academics— 39 Pictured is Mr. James Bovard, Principal, during a break from his usual busy schedule. Checking over students ' class schedule is Mr. Robert Baumgardner, Assistant Principal. 40- Faculty 1 ,000 seated in new aud. Construction cost of new additions near $5,500,000 Construction on the additions began in October. Among the additions are a new auditorium with a 1,000 seat capacity, a new gym with ample space for wrestling and gymnastics as well as a swimming pool. Other additions are a new cafeteria and library. The approximate cost of the project is $5,500,000. New courses added this year were sociology, world problems, and general business. Next year the lan- guage department will offer Russian and French. Because of dissatisfaction among the students with the dress code, it was brought to the School Board and was modified on May 11,1 970. School Board members are John Wilson, Jack Morfee, Raymond Doherty, Donald Langbehn, and Cecil Tonagel. Faculty— 41 Before the choir attempts a particular selection, Mr. Reinhart goes over the parts for them. Lafey Armontrout— Mr. Armontrout is the assistant varsity football coach, as well as head track coach. He is also a sophomore class sponsor. His interests are sports and reading. Geraldine Behrens— Mrs. Behrens spent last summer setting up household in Merrillville. Her special in- terests include music and sports. She attended Valparaiso U. Robbie Bothwell— Vacationing in Tennessee and in the Smoky Mountains National Park was how Mrs. Bothwell spent her summer. She also enjoys reading and crocheting. Grace Bovard— Other than sponsoring the Sunshine Society her interests include boating, bicycling, playing piano and traveling. She also teaches begin- ning shorthand in night school. Robert Brown— Before coming to MHS this year, Mr. Brown taught in Valparaiso and Demotte. Last summer he completed his masters degree at St. Louis U. He enjoys golf and trail riding. Helen Brunton— Mrs. Brunton traveled in Hawaii last summer. Her hobbies include golf and bowling. She has been at MHS for fifteen years. She is also a junior class sponsor. Veronika Burgess— Traveling, flowers, and garden- ing are her special interests. Last summer she traveled to the U.S.S.R., France, Canada, and Finland. She is the sponsor of German Club. Leona Burrus— Since Miss Burrus lost a lot of weight over the summer, she spends a lot of time sewing and altering clothing. Writing, reading, and watching TV also occupies her time. 42— Faculty Mr. Wing, Dr. Reed speak During In-Service Training AV eguipment evaluated Patricia Callender— She has been at MHS two years but has taught in five states as well as Africa and the Philippine Islands. Her hobbies are flower gardening and golf. Eileen Chidsey— Miss Chidsey attended Indiana U. last summer. She is a junior class sponsor and a judge at speech meets. She has been teaching at MHS for two years. Chris Choncoff— Mr. Choncoff received his master ' s degree in Education at Indiana U. last summer. He is a sophomore class sponsor and has been teaching at MHS for five years. Irene Collins— Miss Collins sponsors the Latin Club and the Foreign Language Honors Program. Her hobbies are traveling, reading, knitting, and church activities. Carolyn Coon— Last summer Mrs. Coon traveled west to California, to Mexico, and back through Yellowstone National Park. She enjoys sewing, traveling and collecting slides. Phyllis Court— Mrs. Court has been with MHS for two and a half years. She enjoys traveling and en- tertaining. She attended Indiana U. for her bache- lor ' s and master ' s degrees. Richard Demaree— Mr. Demaree is head football coach for the varsity team. He is interested in all sports, traveling, reading and gardening. Last sum- mer he flew to Oregon. Faculty— 43 George Drescher— Last summer Mr. Drescher com- pleted his master ' s degree at Ball State U. He serves on the student faculty board and is the assistant wrestling coach. He likes tennis. Rhonda Duncan— Mrs. Duncan is the sponsor of FTA. She enjoys reading and listening to rock mu- sic. During the summer she attended Purdue U. She has been at MHS for three years. Miles Dunscombe— Studying will extend through the summer for Mr. Dunscombe. He is going to work on his master ' s at Purdue. In his spare time he plans to golf. Richard Ebler— One of his special interests is writ- ing for publications. COMMENTARY ON PHILIP- PIANS written by Mr. Ebler has been published. Last summer he attended Indiana State U. Judith Edsall— Mrs. Edsall received her master ' s de- gree last summer from Notre Dame. She previously taught at Jackson High in South Bend, making this her first year at MHS. Edward Engelhart— Mr. Engelhart is athletic di- rector at MHS. His hobbies include fishing and traveling. Last summer he traveled to the North- west by train. Patricia Evans— Mrs. Evans spent her honeymoon last ‘summer traveling around Lake Michigan. This is her first year at MHS. Swimming and bowling are her special interests. Helping a student with his future plans, is Guidance Director Sherman Lewis. Casual time Teachers relax at Merribowl on Monday nights Mary Ann Galanis— Last summer Miss Galanis worked on her master ' s degree at Indiana U. She has been at MHS for two years. Her special interest is traveling. Terry Gland— Before coming to MHS for his first year, Mr. Gland taught at Portage High School. Weight-lifting, swimming, bowling, basketball and football are his hobbies. Raymond Gran— He was director of the Junior Class Play and served on the student faculty Board. He is also president of the Merrillville Classroom Teachers Association. Barbara Green— Last summer she attended Indiana U. and vacationed in Texas afterward. Her hobbies include bowling, horseback riding, and reading. She is a junior class sponsor. Richard Hill— This was Mr. Hill ' s first year at MHS. He previously taught in Plymouth, Michigan and in Lake Central. He made all big ten at the University of Michigan. Max Hutchinson— Besides being a golf coach at MHS, Mr. Hutchinson enjoys all sports. He is also the National Honor Society sponsor. Last summer he taught and did construction work. Dari Jarnecke-Mr. Jarnecke attended summer school last summer to work on his master ' s degree. His hobbies include skiing, traveling, and reading. Margaret Jasiewicz— Miss Jasiewicz started graduate work at Indiana State U. last summer to prepare her for her first year at MHS. She is the MERRI LL- VUE and Quill and Scroll sponsor. Faculty— 45 Collects $258.70 for Honors Program Coach Kaiser wins legs contest for second time Mary Jeffries— She enjoys sports, reading, knitting, and watching her son play on the seventh grade basketball team. She is the sponsor for Pep Club, cheerleaders, and Language Program. Judith Jelusich— Miss Jelusich taught in Japan and in Gary before coming to MHS. Last summer she flew to Hawaii, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Jim Kaiser— Last summer Mr. Kaiser helped build a house. He enjoys tinkering in his home work shop. He is secretary treasurer of the Indiana In- dustrial Education. Jerold Kasarda— Working on his master ' s at Purdue was how Mr. Kasarda spent his summer. He is a se- nior class sponsor. He has been in this school sys- tem for four years. Fern Kirtland— Last summer Mrs. Kirtland traveled to Australia via Hawaii and Figi. She also visited Saigon, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Her special in- terests are reading and scuba diving. Florence Kolodziej— Before coming to MHS this year, Miss Kolodziej taught at Bishop Noll and Hammond Tech. Last summer she worked on her master ' s degree at Indiana U. Frank Lazzaro— He spent last summer as a swim- ming pool assistant manager. He is also interested in athletics. This was his first year at MHS. 46— Faculty Gladys Leas— Last summer she drove to the West Coast, flew to Hawaii, and later traveled to Niagara Falls. Her special interests include traveling and photography. James Lenig— Last summer Mr. Lenig went on a trip to Florida as well as working at the American Bridge Company. His special interests are golf, fur- niture refinishing and his wife. Eleanor Lewis— Recently, Mrs. Lewis had paintings exhibited in Indiana art shows. Last summer she completed graduate study at Indiana U. She has been at MHS for nine years. Sherman Lewis— Mr. Lewis is Guidance director at MHS. Last summer he attended Indiana U. at Bloomington. His hobbies include golf, skiing and traveling. Donald Lucchi— Mr. Lucchi attended summer school at Indiana State U. last summer. He enjoys sports as a hobby. He has been in this school system for three years. Agnes Lynch— Mrs. Lynch ' s hobbies include the theater, writing and bridge. Voices that Never Die, written by Mrs. Lynch has been published. She is sponsor of the Thespian Club. Ruth Maris— Although she was new to our school this year, she was in many activities such as Stu- dent Faculty Board and World Affairs Forum. She enjoys knitting and Russian culture. Lecturing to his class in a casual manner is Mr. Kasarda, senior English teacher. Faculty— 47 Frank Meltzer— Mr. Meltzer ' s extracurricular duties are the directing of the band and Pomettes. He is especially interested in sports. He has been at MHS for 18 years. William Metcalf— He is varsity baseball and basket- ball coach. Last summer he taught summer school at MHS and traveled in the Smoky Mountains. He has been at MHS for eighteen years. Mildred Meyer— Gardening and grandchildren take up most of Mrs. Meyer ' s time. She has been at MHS for 16 years and is the sponsor of Medical Careers Club. Joseph Morrow— Mr. Morrow is speech coach. Speech Club sponsor, as well as director of the Se- nior Play. His hobbies include reading and outdoor sports. Randall Nabhan— He spent last summer working on his master ' s degree at Valparaiso U. He enjoys bowling and other sports. He is a junior class sponsor. Cheryl Nash— Mrs. Nash, new to our school system, previously taught in New Orleans. Last summer she visited New York City and Pennsylvania, as well as attending Valparaiso U. George Novak— Mr. Novak has been with MHS for five years. His hobbies are farming, hunting, and fishing. He enjoys spending his summers loafing. Helping Kid Martin to fill out his form correctly is Mrs. Court, guidance counselor. Faculty equals 74 Faculty expands with addition of 1 8 teachers Barbara Orelup-Last summer she won the mixed doubles in city Tennis Tournament in Bloomington, as well as completing her master ' s degree. She en- joys tennis, and playing organ. Gerald Rainford— Extra curricular activities for Mr. Rainford are football announcer and basketball statistician. He enjoys fishing as a hobby. Jerauld Reinhart— Mr. Reinhart holds the office of District Representative of Northern Indiana School Band, Vocal Orchestra Association. He directed the summer musical. Barbara Rzepka— Mrs. Rzepka is teaching at MHS for the first time this year. She attended Ball State U. She is also a junior class sponsor. Carol Schaerer— This has been Mrs. Schaerer ' s first year at MHS. Her hobbies include sewing, knitting, music, reading and camping. She attended summer school last summer. John Scheuer— Mr. Scheuer, new to our school this year, received the President ' s Academic Award for 1969 from Purdue University. His interests include photography and chess. Kathryn Schmidt— Traveling in California is how she spent last summer. This was her first year at MHS. She also serves on the Student Faculty Board. Kathleen Seale— She spent last summer traveling the East Coast. Reading and traveling are her hob- bies. She is also the sponsor of FHA. She has been at MHS for fourteen years. Faculty— 49 Explaining a problem on the overhead projector is Mr. Yeoman, math teacher. Stanley Semokaitis— Mr. Semokaitis, who has been at MHS for 23 years is a senior class sponsor. Last summer he worked as a machinist at U.S. Steel. Marie Spurr— Her numerous activities are FTA sponsor, debate coach, and the Student Faculty Board. Last summer she attended the Robert A. Taft Government Institute at Indiana State U. Wanda Stevens— Mrs. Stevens is the sponsor of the Future Secretaries Association. Her many interests include dancin g, reading, walking, and watching TV. Mildred Stewart— Mrs. Stewart has been with the school system for five years. Her special interests include golf and bridge. She teaches Art I, II, and III. Judith Stoelting— Mrs. Stoelting is the sponsor of Spanish Club. Her hobbies include knitting and jogging. She also enjoys baking, cooking and gardening. Eugene Talmadge— Mr. Talmadge is the sponsor of the Student Council. He is also chairman of the Government and Economics Department. He has been at MHS for eleven years. Russel Thorne— Last summer he worked on his master ' s degree at Indiana State U. He is a junior class sponsor, as well as Cross Country coach. Twila Thorne— Mrs. Thorne worked on her master ' s degree at Indiana State U. last summer. She is the sponsor of GAA. Her hobbies include water skiing and volleyball. 50— Faculty Board makes changes Teachers backed students in dress code revision James Vermillion— Mr. Vermillion is the Science Club sponsor and reserve baseball coach. His hob- bies include golf, skiing, and all other sports. Carol Von Behren— This is Miss Von Behren’s first yearatMHS. Last summer she completed her bache- lors degree at Eastern Illinois U. James Wagner— Mr. Wagner completed his master ' s degree at Indiana State U. last summer. His hobbies include golfing and snow skiing. He has been teach- ing at MHS for five years. Gerald Walter— Mr. Walter traveled throughout Eur- ope last summer, as well as taking a course in government at Valparaiso U. His hobbies in- reading, golf, traveling and bowling. Genevieve Wooldridge— Last summer Mrs. Woold- ridge hosted a girl from Iceland. Her hobbies in- clude photography, camping, and working with the Girl Scouts. Velven Wooldridge— He is a member of the North West Indiana Audio Visual Librarians Assoc., ne- gotiation chairman of the Merrillville Classroom Teachers Assoc. He likes photography. Catherine Vazombek— Judging at speech meets, as well as being a junior class sponsor, were duties for Miss Yazombek her second year at MHS. She enjoys reading, bowling and fishing. Boyd Yeoman— He spent two weeks traveling through the Grand Tetonsand Yellowstone National Parks, and Canada. His hobbies include coin and stamp collecting and sports. Faculty— 51 Sorting out numerous report cards is Mrs. Goetze, secretary. Clearing debts is one of Mrs. Homoky ' s responsi- bilities as accounting clerk. Cafeteria aids, M. Harmon and J. Smith, prepare the cafeteria for those who buy lunch. 52— Faculty New cook, secretary Services offered by cafeteria and office personnol Working together in order to organize the chaotic activities of a high school was the secretarial staff of Merrillville High School. Their many duties were all aimed at one goal— to keep the school function- ing at a normal rate. Relieving many students from suffering hunger pains was the main job of Merrill- ville ' s cafeteria staff. Their job included everything from preparing meals to clean- ing the luncheon area. The MHS cafeteria lunches are served by E. Fox, M. Bowen, M. Pasa, G. Kach, L. Henrichs, and J. Nichols. Secretary for the Audio Visual Department is Mrs. Neville. Preparing to type a long list of figures, is Mrs. Kallenback, secretary. A new secretary to the office this year is Mrs. Barclay. Faculty— 53 involving ourselves in school activities, fluctuating from fluttering panic to bustling anxiety, we produce a vibrating experience on our road to development 54— Activities Juniors take all honors Colorful homecoming parade brightens Homecoming festivities began with the October 2 parade followed by the annual Powder Puff football game. The parade began at the junior high school and traveled down Broadway ex- hibiting the various displays of MHS pageantry. Class floats, Queen and Mr. Football candidates and the Marching Pi- rates were several of the entries. The junior girls captured the Powder Puff honors by downing the other two classes. Carrying the ball for her second touchdown is Cookie Milakovich guarded by Terri Holderman. HOMECOMING CANDIDATES, (l-r); Gayle Cieszkiewicz, Jan Morfee, Linda Dunklau, Alice McCorkle, Doug Niksch, Geoge Uremovich, Mickey Adams and Matt Lovegrove. 56— Activities victory §co ' “ U I Junior Powderpuff team was victorious over se- niors and sophomores. Spirit is exhibited during the powderpuff game by the Class of ' 70 cheering block. Despite wind. Junior Class float, Mow ' Em Down, holds out and comes in first. Activities— 57 Assembly mounts tension ‘Spirited Twenties’ ends homecoming festive celebration Homecoming festivities were brought to a close on October 4 with the dance Spirited Twenties. Englehart Gym gave the appearance of a 1925 speakeasy bar from 8:00-1 1 : 30 as suggested by the authentic decor. The walls of the gym were adorned with fa- mous underground gangster figures which set the Spirited Twenties atmosphere. The Syrup provided the music for the spirited evening. Sunday, all that remained were mem- ories. The underclassmen looked to next year, and the seniors enjoyed the remnants of their last homecoming. Blowing the Trojans away is the spirit of MHS played by Andy Bartley. Dancing the popcorn is reigning queen, Gayle Cieszkiewicz. While listening to the music, senior couple, Cin- dy Clement and Russ Keaveney enjoy the refreshments. Dressed in the appropriate attire of the 30 ' s is server Mike Minard. Activities— 59 During the 1970 halftime ceremony Gayle Cieszkiewicz was announced Homecoming Queen and Matt Lovegrove was named Mr. Football. Mr. Football candidates are, (l-r): George Uremovich, Mickey Adams a nd Doug Niksch. 60— Activities « Lovegrove named Mr. Football Cieszkiewicz is Homecoming Queen October 3, at Demaree Field the Pirate football team won their Homecoming game by defeating the Highland Trojans, 13-0. Halftime excitement began with the crowning of Gayle Cieszkiewicz as Home- coming Queen and the announcing of Matt Lovegrove as Mr. Football. The excitement continued as the float competition results were announced. The junior class was victorious with their entry Mow ' Em Down, Second place went to the sophomores with Drag ' Em to the highlands and third place went to the se- niors with their entry It ' s in the Bag-dad. Homecoming Queen candidates are, (l-r): former queen, Dinah Maihofer, Jan Morfee, Linda Dunk lau and Alice McCorkle. Charging down the sidelines while avoiding T ro- jan defenders is George Uremovich. Gayle Cieszkiewicz ' s smile displays her unsur- mountable anticipation at the beginning of the halftime ceremonies. Activities— 61 Dr. Pilgrim, I ' m going to do what you told me to do. But it ' s not going to be easy in Philadel- phia, declares Perry to the astonishment of Celia Pilgrim and Emma Littlewood. Cast, (l-r): bottom row— Jane Clarke, Mike Galanis, Peggy Robinson, Jeff Beck, 2nd row— Lynn Hass, student director, Mr. Gran, director, Terry Thrash, Duncan Swan and Terry Greek. Reminiscing about the good ol ' days is Emma Littlewood. 62— Activities of a Cello” presented te broken cello, play goes on For their initial theatrical effort the class of 1971 chose Ira Wallach ' s The Absence of a Cello. Directed by Mr. Ray- mond Gran, with help from student direc- tor Lynn Hass, the play was given on November 20,21 and 22 at 8:00 p.m. The comedy dealt with a physics pro- fessor ' s efforts to land a badly needed job with a large corporation, and with his family ' s attempts to impress the corpo- ration ' s inspecting executives. One of these attempts was the removal of Professor Pilgrim ' s cello which they thought might give the interviewer a bad impression. Seven main characters composed the cast. They were: Peggy Robinson, Celia Pilgrim; Jeff Beck, Andrew Pilgrim; Jane Clark, Marian Jellicoe; Terrie Greek, Jo- anna Pilgrim; Terry Thrash, Emma Little- wood; and Mike Galanis, Otis Clifton. Perry explains the Baldwin-Nelson Co. ' s qualifi- cations to Andrew Pilgrim and Marian Jellicoe. Observing Andrew Pilgrim for possible employ- ment is Otis Clifton, Baldwin-Nelson representative. Remember the stories you used to tell me when I was a little girl? One of your favorites was called the ' Art of Listening ' , reminds Joanna. Emotions are displayed by Nancy Dunklau, last year ' s queen, and the newly announced sweetheart, M Roxane Taylor. With her Homecoming mum, sophomore Dawn Bailey exemplifies Homecoming spirit. Queen candidates are, (l-r); Kathy Montgomery, Roxane Taylor, Linda Dunklau and Becky Baker, Mr. Basketball candidates are, (l-r); David Reberg, John Draper, George Uremovich and Matt Lovegrove. Game is heartbreaking Spirit is shown by enthusiasm at homecoming The week of the 1969-1970 basketball homecoming was one of much excitement. Monday, January 12, the week began with the nomination of homecoming queen candidates. The candidates were Becky Baker, Linda Dunklau, Kathy Montgomery and Roxane Taylor. Also on that day the three classes decorated their assigned halls, each class trying to outdo the other to obtain a better chance of win- ning the spirit stick. During the rest of the week, the Mr. Basketball candidates were elected. They were John Draper, Matt Lovegrove, Doug Niksch and Dave Reberg. The climax of the week came with the game and the halftime festivities. After the crowning. Matt and Roxane pose for a picture with the Homecoming MHS heart showing as background. Classes compete for spirit stick with enthusiastic team support. Activities-65 Unwinding from morning classes Lunch hours ease tension Lunch hour serves as a multi-purpose period for the students of MHS. Fraterniz- ing, studying, sleeping, eating and other activities were performed during these free hours of the day. During the winter lunch hour was us- ually spent in the gym listening to the jukebox. But when the spring weather came the scene changed to sitting on the lawn in front of the school. Third and fourth hours were necessary to provide that little extra time all stu- dents need to accomplish their daily tasks. The bleachers prove appropriate for noontime chats during the winter months. During lunch hour, seniors Cindy Sabo and Lois Neitzel exchange peeks at their homecoming pictures. Lunch hour is a good time to catch up on the latest dances as Peg Brown, Debbie Jacobs and Debbie Franz are doing. 66— Activities Don Blagg connects for two as Tom Hoy watches in disbelief. A hotdog isn ' t a hotdog without relishes feels Ann Shooter. Activities— 67 During Spirit Week the seniors could be identi- fied by sunglasses, berets and anything else appropriate to their Hollywood theme as Betsy Wood, Mickey Adams and Steve Georgilas show here. The juniors support their team and class by waving colorful posters and wearing the color blue, stars and campaign hats. Presenting their Charlie Brown skit are sophomores, Scott Smith (Schroeder) and Kris Johnson (Lucy). Characters from Peanuts wish the Pirates a victory from the class fo ' 72. 68— Activities School displays spirit Class of ’70 captures Spirit Stick Spirit week began Monday, January 12, 1970. On this day the halls were decorated according to each class ' s theme. The sophomores chose a Charlie Brown theme; the juniors, an election theme; the seniors, a Hollywood theme. Tuesday through Thursday served as class days. Each class had their own day in which to display their spirit with gim- micks and demonstrations. The pep session was held on Friday. At this assembly the classes competed by trying to out-spirit the others. That night at the halftime ceremonies of the Griffith game, the senior class was announced the winner. Trying to bribe the student body into voting for a Panther victory is Andy Bartley, disguised as Jasbo Robeleski. Senior Pirettes perform the last production for the class of ' 70 at the Spirit Week pep assembly. Activities— 69 Band and choirs perform ‘Season’s Greetings’ includes carols, The choir and band united to bring to the MHS audience the 1970 version of Season ' s Greetings. The unusual scenery, produced by Mr. Reinhart and his stage crew, made an effective atmosphere for the Christmas concert. The huge mural of the three kings offered proof of this. The choir formed a cross as certain choir members donned black robes and stood amidst the gray-robed choir mem- bers in the shape of a cross. The band, under the direction of Mr. Meltzer, raised the Christmas spirit with songs such as Jingle Bell Rhapsody and A Christmas Festival. Gathered around the piano, the Vocalteens touch off the evening with a few popular The choirs and band combine to perform enter- Christmas songs. tainment for all ages. Directing the Junior High Boys Glee Club in merry Christmas carols is Ron Clarke. 70— Activities hymns and St. Nick The three kings provided a vivid background for this year ' s choir production, Season ' s Greetings. While singing the Christmas Song” the Vocal- teens contribute to the spirit of Christmas. Activities— 71 Spies everywhere Plans mislaid in tie’s pattern during play Choosing a contemporary play as their final theatrical effort, the Class of ' 70 pre- sented Fred Carmichael ' s The Best Laid Plans on March 12, 13, and 14. Set in Jamaica, this farce on modern spies revolved around the authoress of spy and seduction books and the attempts of both the good guys and the bad guys to get The Best Laid Plans. Before the plans were finally discovered in the intricate pattern of a tie, such typi- cal spy activities as climbing in and out of window-seats and a murder occured. Mr. Joseph Morrow was the Director. Whoever he is, he ' s not going to be found here. Come on. says Gail to Guy. Philip Dike startles the house as he enters through the window dressed in scuba gear. Quiet everyone! One move and I ' ll kill Mrs. Westbrook, cries Philip Dike as he pulls out his gun. 72— Activities CAST Frances Daniels Phoebe Kraxley Ada Westbrook Hubert Parett Philip Dike Mr. Goralsky Vincent Kraxley Gail Westbrook Guy Parett John Crenza Sue Collins Barbara Sweeny Terry Thrash Jeff Beck Chip Wichmanowski Duncan Swan Andy Bartley Michelle Bernard Ray Fink George Uremovich Put him in the trunk of the car. We ' ll feed him to the sharks later, says Phoebe to Vincent. Sneakingaround the house and peeking out of closets was part of Hurbert Parett ' s character. Activities— 73 Wienie roast, cokes and ants all help to make a picnic date fun as experienced by Barb Sliwa and Paul Price. During Prom weekend Doug Demaree and Robin Kopanda exemplify the typical Prom mood. A couple with many dates behind them is Mr. and Mrs. Bovard. 74— Activities Playing the dating game Fun-loving couples do their own thing Dating at Merrillville High School seemed to be a very popular pastime. Go- ing to the drive-in, playing miniature golf, bowling and trips to Chicago were the more favorable dates chosen by Merrill- ville ' s dating couples. Dating, being a major part of high school, influenced many important events. Prom, Christmas dance and the Homecom- ing dance reflected dating memories. Lunch hour gives Joe Kopanda time to make weekend plans with Cookie Milakovich. Between halves, sophomore couple, Rick Taseff and Sue Baker find time to talk. Tandem riding provides a pleasurable date for senior couple, Gary Culp and Sue Hill. Activities— 75 Many hours spent by juniors Dragons and pagodas create an aura of oriental magic Oriental Gardens was the theme of the 1970 prom sponsored by the Class of 1971. Fiery dragons, pagodas and fortune cookies accented the Japanese motif effectively. Bob Wilson provided the music for the couples as they danced around the buddha which was situated in the center of the floor. The servers were adorned in authen- tic Japanese kimonos. Couples get an overall view of Prom from the balcony. Court from (l-r); former queen. Deb Taseff, Me- linda Momot, Bob Santona, Cindy Maihofer, Mike Kucan, Queen Jane Clarke, King Andy Bartley, Kathy Svetanoff, Harold Swanson, Ju- lia Kowalenko, former king, John Draper and Don Wardell. 76— Activities After the ceremonies King and Queen, Andy and Jane have one dance of their own. Crowning a happy queen, Jane Clarke, is former king, John Draper assisted by former queen, Debby Taseff. The table decorations prove interesting for La Monte Freville and Terry Marcy. A starry-eyed look at Kevin Bartley is cast by Barb Abel. Activities— 77 78— Activities From Japanese to Polish Food plus band make a gala affair Dancing till 4 in the morning to the music of The Listen, MHS prom goers wearily shed the formalities of the prom to let themselves go at the wild post prom. Silver and gold charms were presented to the girls as they entered the post prom. The post prom was held at the Polish American Center for the first time. Indulging ina pieceof cake is Queen Jane Clarke escorted by Don Wardell. Leading the punch line is Mark Kourageous followed by Bill Storey. An overall view of Post Prom indicates the meal is over and dance will soon begin. Activities— 79 MHS kids work Annual Fine Arts Revue pictures Sponsored by Thespian Troupe 1492 and the Merrillville Forensic League, the Fine Arts Revue was presented February 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The purpose of the Fine Arts Revue was to encourage the audience to become aware of today ' s various forms of the arts. Opening the show were the Vocalteens Come on, Adam, just one teensy bite. Don ' t worry. Come on! begs Eve. Act IV; Set II; Scene III; Enter stage right, yells Mr. Morrow, director. Debbie Erickson smiles as she practices for her sax part in the revue. with music from the Broadway show OLIVER! and a routine to Step to the Rear. Also included in the show were two one-act plays, a humorous cutting, a band ensemble, a dance number and a sax solo. The intermission provided the audi- ence time to view the art display. 80-Activities students’ talents Snoopy Gang” rests before practicing final scene of last curtain close. Vocalteens folly around while rehearsing Step to the Rear. On the job Additional earned money makes up for tired feet Earning extra money was the main reason for students obtaining part- time jobs. In order to do so, they found that every spare moment had to be used to catch up on the school work which couldn ' t be neglected. Most popular among the students of MHS were jobs such as gas station attendants, store clerks and babysitting. Let it never be said that MHS students are idle. Attracts many Christmas Turnabout accents season Asking a boy to a dance was the duty of every girl who wanted to attend the Christmas dance. The dance, which took place at 8:00 on December 20 in Engle- hart Gym, was a turnabout dance. The girls not only asked the boy but also paid for the tickets. The theme of the dance was Crystal Blue Persuasion. Crystal Blue Persuasion entices a large crowd at the Christmas T urnabout. Music at the Christmas Turnabout was provided by the Churchill Administration. Aiding a server in refilling the punch bowl is Mark Robertson. Activities— 83 A tour through the school is given to acting principal Nick Popovich by Mr. Bovard. Leading group discussions is Mike Gaianis ' s ma- jor task as the new sociology teacher. While acting as Speech teacher, Dave Stolzman writes many passes as indicated here with Diane Fossey. 84-Activities New activity innovated Students enjoy teaching aspects The tables were turned as students assumed the roles of teaching and administrative positions on student government day. Sponsored by the student council, the project resulted in many humorous incidents. Student teachers found themselves reprimanding “teacher students as they primped and passed notes in class. The abnormal situation gave future teachers experience. Spanish tapes are handled by Deb- bie Crnovich who is taking over the Spanish classes. As assistant principal. Dale Pupillo manages the admit slips. Playing the role of a student is Mrs. Lynch, college prep teacher. Washing windows is one of the many jobs of janitors, Joyce Regal and Terri Smith. Activities— 85 Numerous solos ‘Seasons of Song’ depicts different seasons musically Seasons of Song was the theme of the annual spring concert performed by the choir and dance band. The songs related to the seasons and the scenery set the mood. The fall scene typified the atmosphere of falling leaves; the winter scene, snow; the spring scene, green grass and park benches; and the sum- mer scene, light weight clothes and base- ball games. The choir reflected the change of sea- sons by altering their apparel. The spring concert, Seasons of Song , portrays the different seasons through various songs. A specialty duet, Baby It ' s Cold Outside , by Carmen Mahon and Andy Bartley. The choirs ' appropriate attire blends well with their winter selections. 86— Activities 1 ‘ i The choir has a brief recess as they listen to the band play a few numbers. I ' ll never fall in love again, sings quartet, (l-r): Peg Robinson, Nancy Clarke, Deb Rogers and Linda Dunklau. Gestures add to Deb Letzan ' s interpretation of the song, Madam Butterfly. Activities— 87 Students are recognized Awards of various fields are presented to many students May 18, 1970 marked the 1970 Awards Day ceremony. Held in Englehart Gym, the purpose was to honor those people who have done outstanding work in cer- tain fields of study. Awards such as medals, pins and plaques were presented. Senior Emily Schultz received a $200 scholarship from the Federated Women ' s Club. Lois Neitzel was awarded the Good Citizenship Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Home Economics award is being presented to Denise Kurtis. Excited and thrilled at being the recipient of the FTA Scholarship, Sue Morosin is congratulated by friends. A plaque representing the Post Tribune Val- uable Staffer Award is presented to Terry Thrash. 88— Activities M .ihHV Happily accepting the auto shop award is Bob Goolesby. Consistent good work helped Lois Neitzel re- ceive the DAR Good Citizen Award. The Federated Senior Women’s Art Award is presented to Margie Pawlicki. The presentation of the Federated Senior Wo- men ' s scholarship is made to Emily Schultz. Activities— 89 At senior breakfast Phil Cullimore, Bill Boland and Rick Green enjoy donuts and coffee. Student Council member, Leoma Lovegrove, furnishes a pleasant smile as well as donuts and coffee for senior Florence Johnston. Senior class members receive their last instruc- tions from the high school administrators. Seniors listen with eagerness as they are provided with entertainment. Empty milk cartons and cups signify the remains of the annual senior breakfast. 90-Activities Breakfast, entertainment, rehearsal A transformation from MHS students into MHS alumni Seniors met to rehearse graduation and baccalaureate exercises at the senior break- fast. Before the rehearsal began, the se- niors first helped themselves to sweet rolls, coffee and milk donated by the Stu- dent Council. Baccalaureate exercises were held Sun- day, May 31, 1970 in Englehart Gym. The program included religious songs per- formed by Mr. Reinhart ' s senior choir. The speaker was the Reverend John M. Lefko. Parents and friends watch with anticipation as seniors file in. Youth ' s Mission: Accepting the Challenge of a Changing World is the title of the address given by guest speaker, Rev. John M. Lefko. Under the direction of Gerald Reinhart, the choir performs at baccaluareate exercises. Activities— 91 Guest speaker at Commencement is Dr. Dean F. Berkley of Indiana University. Congratulating students while pre- senting their diplomas is superin- tendent, Edgar L. Miller. Senior band members perform for the last time under band director, Mr. Meltzer. Tassels are turned The class of ’70 united together for the last time Heading the Commencement exercises with the traditional processional Pomp and Circumstance was the Merrillville High School Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Frank Meltzer. The Class of 1970— Where Are You Going? was the topic chosen by Dr. Dean Berkley for his address to the gradu- ating seniors. Following the presentation of the se- nior class by Mr. Bovard, Superintendent Miller distributed the diplomas. Pleased with her grades, Marian Oprish smiles as Terry Owens looks on. The class of ' 70 stands as they wait for remain- ing members to file in. Activities— 93 working as a team, we further develop as an individual, and always with us is the spirit of pulsating competition in organizing as a group 94— Organizations Fund-raising projects Journalists sell red carnations on Valentines day Quill and Scroll, an honorary journa- listic club, sold red carnations on Valen- tines Day in order to replenish their treasury. The Quill and Scroll banquet brought the announcement of the most valuable staffer awards. The most valuable staffer for the newspaper was Martha Wickberg and Cindy Clement was chosen for the yearbook. Next year ' s officers were also announced. Presenting amusing mock awards at the Quill and Scroll banquet is Andy Bartley. Pirates strike places second in the home- coming car competition. QUILL SCROLL-BOTTOM ROW: T. Thrash, Pres.; J. Mathis, Vice Pres.; P. Robinson, Sec.; C. Clement, Historian; ROW 1 : D. Taseff, V. Rainford, D. Lorandos, D. Scott, ROW 2: L. Dunklau, J. Morfee, M. Wickberg, K. Borch. Entertaining at the F.T.A. hootenany is a local guitar singer. 96— Organizations F.T.A. visits area schools Observation and being involved aids neophytes FT A sponsored the Christmas Turna- bout. The theme was Crystal Blue Persuasion. FTA also held the annual teacher ' s breakfast and the party for the retarded children at Iddings School at Christmas time. A hootenany was another activity backed by FTA. F.T.A.-BOTTOM ROW: D. Anastopoulos, Treas.; S. Morosin, Pres.; D. Fasel, Sec; Mrs. Spurr, Sponsor; K. Montgomery, 2nd Vice Pres., D. Kurtis, 1st Vice Pres.; ROW 1: K. Arnold, K. Seale, M. Oprish, L. Roepstorff, J. Parsons, D. Erickson, D. Shiebat, S. Mundell, L. Raboin, K. Montgomery, E. Bishop, T. Dennis, N. Myers, M. Cordeau, D. Andrews, ROW 2: J. Clarke, P. Brown, J. Catasin, D. Cidulka, C. Philpott, K. Mikulich, T. Thrash, D. Lorandos, S. Hill, D. Taseff, T. Holderman, M. Bielak, P. Thursby, P. Owen, A. Souronis, N. Schiesser, N. Rabick, ROW 3: J. VanWienan, S. Hostetler, M. Ken- sey, P. Wiley, L. Lovegrove, B. Braggs, P. Leh- man, P. Robinson, N. Clarke, K. McKinley, C. Peda, L. Dinsmore, N. Nastoff, H. Anderson, B. Joyce, M. Williams, ROW 4: J. Jaskolka, B. Wood, P. LeCounte, J. Henik, J. Tait, B. Bow- ser, K. Downey, L. Housekeeper, P. Shudick, P. Miller, S. Gray, S. Funkey, P. Dobrowski, P. Ferkull, S. Utke, D. Tarilo, L. Davies, J. Kowalenko, L. Nickovich. Student teacher, Debby Taseff, faces many questions from curious first graders. Organizations— 97 Paper has whole new look School paper gains interest through additional attractions All photography for the Ml RROR was done by the student photographer. This allowed the newspaper to present full coverage of all school functions. The positions for the 1969 staff were announced in May. During the summer, before they began their newspaper jobs, some of the staff members attended Ball State University workshop. The workshop lasted for two weeks and taught the basic fundamentals of journalism. In order to prepare for next year ' s po- sitions, the Journalism I students put out one issue of the MIRROR. In its second year as a commercial news- paper, the MIRROR declares that it never makes the same mistake twice. This year the number of staff members was increased to live up to this motto. Since announcements can no longer be made over the intercom, the MIRROR has become vital for student information. Staff members Phil Cullimore, Debbie Lorandos, Karen Blane, and MikeStewert are interested in the new yearbook pictures too. Going over last weeks newspaper co-editors, Terry Thrash and Jan Mathis, try to make improve- ments for the next MIRROR issue. While waiting for a ride home from school, Jim Griggs finds the weekly newspaper entertaining and interesting. 98-Organizations Typing up their newspaper columns for the weekly MIRROR are staff members, Delight Scott, features editor, and Martha Wickberg, news editor. During Journalism class, business manager Kathy Behnke gives assignments to assistants, Judy Pawlicki and Linda Minniti. Organizations— 99 Institute provides new ideas Special effect new depth to Innovation was the main goal of the 1970 MERRILLVUE staff. Among the improvements made were the ten full color pages, a new style, indi- vidual senior lettermen shots and addition- al pages. The MERRILLVUE staff consisted of ten positions and assistants. Working after school and during lunch hours the staff worked diligently in order to meet their deadlines. color adds Merrillvue Originality was exhibited on the cover of the 1970 MERRILLVUE. Designed by students Doug Sumurdy and Paulette Godosic, the cover consisted of art sketches which emphasized the theme of the book. In preparation for their jobs as MER- RILLVUE staffers, four representatives spent two weeks at Ball State University studying the fundamentals of journalism. Linda Dunklau, copy editor, explains copy fit- ting to her assistant, Ray Fink. A familiar face seen around school is the stu- dent photographer, Terry Minard. Explaining the yearbook payments to Gayle Walter and others is Becky Baker. Writing captions, cropping pictures, and draw- ing layouts are done by section editors Debbie 100— Organizations Part of being an assistant photographer is de- veloping the pictures learns DougSumurdy. Good ideas by the editor-in-chief, Robin Dobis seem most important to Robin ' s assistant. Vena Rainford and academic editor, Kathy Borch. Farkas, Mark Robertson, Debby Taseff, Cindy Clement, and Jan Morfee. Comparing yearbooks with our yearbook are Jerry Mackulak and Dave Reberg. Organizations— 101 Council makes changes School board accepts revision in dress code Under the leadership of officers Betsy Wood, President; Jan Morfee, Vice Presi- dent; Alice McCorkle, Secretary; and Lin- da Dunklau, Treasurer; the 1969-1970 Student Council worked for the better- ment of Merrillville High School. The dress code, a student jury and a students ' bill of rights were some of the issues discussed at the meetings. Representatives from the Student Council were present at the inter-school student council meetings with surrounding schools. A bulletin board was purchased and a Student Government Day was established. Reading a student council proposal is Vice President Jan Morfee. Gangsters, silhouettes, wooden crates highlight the west wall of the annual homecoming dance sponsored by Sudent Council. Trying to convince the student body he ' s qualified for office is Randy Jones. 102— Organizations Vena Rainford supports purple party candidates Rene Touchette and Melinda Momot. Winning white party candidates are: Leoma Lovegrove, Sherry Schultz, and Dale Pupillo. STUDENT COUNCIL-BOTTOM ROW: L. Dunklau, Treas; A. McCorkle, Sec.; Mr. Tal- madge. Sponsor; J. Morfee, Vice Pres.; B. Wood, Pres.; ROW 1: C. Clement, R. Smith, V. Rain- ford, D. Taseff, K. Montgomery, R. Taylor, S. Van Rosendale, J. Deffonbach, D. Fossey, ROW 2: M. Knesevich, P. Brown, B. Taylor, P. Thurs- by, R. Touchette, T. Thrash, A. Julovich, R. Jones, M. Mahoney, D. Dunklau, ROW 3: K. Wood, B. Harris, K. McKinley, J. Sullivan, D. Anastopoulos, S. Baker, M. Momot, D. Rogers, D. Spaeth, S. Schultz, ROW 4: S. Harris, C. Schleicher, S. Gray, R. Jones, K. Bartley, J. Breed, R. Fink, D. Pupillo, D. Vance, B. Atz- horn, L. Neitzel. Organizations— 1 03 Cheerleading squad enlarges Yell Kings help raise student spirit throughout the school Pep Club members successfully used their vocal cords as they cheered their Pirate football team to the final Calumet Conference title. Car caravans, pep sessions and sign making proved worthwhile in raising the morale of the team members. Along with the male membership in- crease was the addition of three reserve yell kings and one more varsity. An age old tradition at Merrillville High School, Pep Club sponsored the first sock hop of the school year. Other money-raising projects were selling mums, shakers, license plates and hats at the homecoming game. Spirit Week, the week prior to basket- ball homecoming, was pep club ' s main project of the year. The pep club entry in the 1969 home- coming parade was a walking float entitled, Raise their Spirits High. Huge, inflated balloons signified pep club ' s rising spirit for the games ahead. May brought pep club activities to a close. The annual banquet was held and new officers were installed. Andy Bartley portraying the pirate hero is ad- mired by Terry Minard at one of the football pep sessions. PEP CLUB— BOTTOM ROW: A. McCorkle, Pres.; S. Hill, Vice Pres.; C. Milakovich, Sec.; Mrs. Jeffries, Sponsor; J. Clark, Treas.; B. Able, Ways and Means; ROW 1 : D. Henke, R. Linkhart, J. Oolak, L. Stevens, R. Vogtlin, L. Hass, B. Brunk, N. Myer, P. Thursby, L. Raboin, S.Mundell, K. Montgom- ery, J. Jackson, M. Pawlicki, B. Romanko, T. Ditter, K. Lynch, B. Lenin, R. Dobis, V. Rainford, C. Clement; ROW 2: B. Braggs, T. Butler, D. Stock- ier, D. Matykiewicz, D. Devine, L. Kloth, J. Dieffenbach, D. Deaton, M. Melessa, C. Johnson, H. Clark, J. Catasein, L. Dinsmore, M. Whitworth, A. Jones, D. Dilley, D. Klahn, M. Pavelka, C. Stowers, M. Johnson, D. Lines, G. Taylor, C. Marcoff, D. Robinson, S. Schultz, R. Nichols, V. Volom; ROW 3: D. Reibly, M. Baron, K. Borgmeyer, B. Spaeth, K. Genda, S. Rice, V. Paski, L. Lovegrove, J. Perryman, K. McKinley, P. Robinson, P. Lehman, E. Bishop, T. Dennis, S. Hostetler, D. Tucker, L. Henderson, M. Sarko, S. Bargfelt, P. Miller, C. Jones; ROW 4: B. Billek, M. Lentini, C. Kendrall, S. De. St. Jean, C. Solich, D. Vertacoppa, S. Gorgas, C. Schleicher, D. Dance, J. Kramer, S. Funkey, D. Anastopolis, N. Clark, R. Jones, T. Herndon, D. Butler, J. Echterling, R. Ward, P. Warak, D. Coley, D. Homeir, L. Maichel, J. Aleksik, R. Atzhorn. 104 -Organizations VARSITY CHEERLEADERS-John Henik, Becky Baker, Nancy Johnson; Andy Bartley, Linda Dunklau, Karen Semplinski, Debby Taseff, and Mike Hamang. PEP TEENS— Julia Kowalenko, Sue Baker, Georgia Angelov, Debby Beatty, Phyllis Graves, Pam Pollitt, Marcie Foster, Pam Ignatu, Janice Snow, Debbie Nocun, and Paula Debrowski. (Robin Kopanda not present) Smiling varsity cheerleader, Nancy Johnson, cheers the team to a homecoming victory. RESERVE CHEER LEADERS-Denise Dun- klau, Sharon Van Rosendale, Cindy Maihofer, Diane Fosey, Lori Nickovich, Kevin Bartley, Dan Nellesen, Rick Warner. Organizations— 105 F.H.A. makes contribution Betty Crocker coupons helps purchase a kidney machine Highlighting the many achievements of the Future Homemakers of America was the collection of Betty Crocker coupons which helped in purchasing a kidney ma- chine. The kidney machine would be in- strumental in saving many lives. FHA has been contributing to this cause for several years. The FHA members also held a stationery sale in order to earn money. The money earned from this project was donated to particular worthwhile causes. The future Homemakers of America Club entered a car in the 1969-1970 homecoming parade. The theme of their entry was, Recipe for Defeat. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA- BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. Seale, Sponsor; M. For- tunak. Vice Pres.; D. Kurtis, Treas.; ROW 1: K. Seale, S. Collins, M. Sarko, D. Lenchis, C. Sykes, R. Machnik, E. Soos, ROW 2: K. Francis, P. Ferkull, S. Powell, B. Pahl, H. Anderson, C. Gill. Homecoming parade car entry, Recipe for De- feat,” is constructed by F.H.A. members. Receiving the Betty Crocker award from Mr. Bovard is Senior Rosanne Machnik. 106-Organizations Field trips— way of learning Speakers inform students on future business prospects Future Secretaries of America, under the supervision of Mrs. Stevens, held meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month. FSA was led by Diane Homeir, Presi- dent; Karen Blane, Vice President; Kathy Borch, T reasurer; and Rosemary Kraynick, Secretary. A guest speaker was featured at most meetings. The year began with initiation cere- monies for the new members. In order to defray various expenses, FHA held many money making projects. Money was raised through bake sales and dues. A field trip was also held. The Merrillville chapter of FSA belongs to the National Secretaries Assn. A guest speaker talks to business students and F.S.A. members on the use of office machines. FUTURE SECRETARIES OF AMERICA-BOTTOM ROW: D. Homeir, Pres.; K. Borch, Treas.; Mrs. Stevens, Sponsor; R. Kraynik, Sec.; K. Blane, Vice Pres.; ROW 1 : P. Engel, C. Sukey, D. Len- ches, D. Dilley, Yacko,ROW2: B. Alboar, P. Ursinyi.C. Vanderbeck, B. Luebcke, ROW 3: K. Francis, S. Gray, S. Rodich, K. Francis. Organizations— 1 07 Senior class play Thespians rate ‘Best Laid Plans’ as play of the year Directed by Mrs. Agnes Lynch, the Thespian Troupe presented two one acts. Apple Tree portrayed by Michelle Ber- nard and Jeff Beck and You ' re A Good Man Charlie Brown featuring Duncan Swan, Georgia Angelov, Terry Minard, Ric Warner, Andy Bartley and Sue Collins. Pins were presented and trophies were awarded at the annual banquet at the Red Lion Restaurant. Best Laid Plans, the senior class play, was named best play of the year. Michelle Bernard was the reci- pient of the Best Thespian Award. Dun- can Swan, Terry Thrash and Michelle Ber- nard received the Honor Thespian Award. Also at the banquet sponsor, Mrs. Lynch announced that there will be individual class plays next year. THESPIANS— BOTTOM ROW: T. Minard, T. Thrash, D. Swan, M. Bernard, Mrs. Lynch, Sponsor, ROW 1: P. Robinson, D. Leitzan, M. Galanis, A. Bartley, R. Warner, J. Beck, S. Collins, J. Clarke. After hours of practice for the Fine Arts Review, Michelle Bernard, portraying Eve in the Apple Tree, becomes tired and confused. 108— Organizations Cast members of the junior play, Absence of a Cello, are (l-r); Jeff Beck, Andrew Pilgram, Jane Clarke, Andrew ' s sister-in-law, Peggy Robin- son, Celia Pilgram, Terry Thrash, neighborhood shoplifter and Terry Greek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pilgram. While hiding in the bathroom, Michael, a spy, is handed a bite to eat by Ada, Terry Thrash, dur- ing a humorous part of Best Laid Plans. Organizations— 109 Sends ten to regionals Merrillville hosts first time for successful speech meet Although there was a small decline in membership. Speech Club remained active throughout the school year. Providing the entertainment for the annual Teacher ' s Banquet was Terry Min- ard doing You ' re A Good Man Charlie Brown and Michelle Bernard doing the Reluctant Debutante . Kevin Bartley represented Speech Club at the Fine Arts Revue with his interpretation of Andro- cles and the Lion. This year ten members qualified for regionals and Jerry Curtis qualified in Broadcasting for state finals. Various money-raising projects such as bake sales, the Fine Arts Revue and class plays enabled Speech Club to pay state and national Forensic League dues as well as buy awards and trophies. Contest judges were given monetary thanks at the banquet. NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE-BOTTOM ROW: T. Minard, T reas.; Mr. Morrow, Sponsor; A. Julovich, Sec.; ROW 1: M. Bielak, R. Jones, J. Maddox, P. Ursinyi, C. Philpott, C. Sabo, ROW 2: S. Collins, M. Bernard, B. Sweeney, P. Miller, L. Housekeeper, N. Nastoff, V. Piatak, C. Lynch, ROW 3: K. Bartley, N. Poulous, M. Stewart, J. Breed, J. Szentesy, D. Stolzman, S. Morosin. DEBATE— BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. Spurr, Spon- sor; C. Sabo, C. Philpott, N. Nastoff, ROW 1 : J. Kravcheno, D. Stolzman, J. Breed, S. Morosin. Senior Chris Lynch feels excited and relieved after seeing how she placed in the speech contest. 1 10— Organizations Interested speech students watch Nick Popovich present his personification speech. Receiving awards at the speech banquet are M. Bielak, C. Philpott, M. Bernard, C. Lynch, S. Morosin, V. Piatak, J. Curtis, N. Poulous. Top award winners at the speech banquet are Sue Morosin, Outstanding speaker; Terry Minard, Outstanding senior; Marlyce Bielak, Outstanding junior; and Kevin Bartley, Outstanding sophomore. Organizations— 1 1 1 SENIOR CHOIR-BOTTOM ROW: R. Dobis, P. Gardner, F. Johnston, D. Lietzan, S. Stigle- man, S. Wardell, M. Whitworth, A. Vincent, J. Perryman, K. Harms, D. Ledwinka, J. Krav- cheno, J. Morfee; ROW 1 : M. Schmuck, M. Sokolowski, C. Grady, B. Clark, B. Abel, N. Myer, D. Feryo, C. Mahon, E. Schultz, K. Sem- plinski, C. Clement, S. Grossheim, L. Machia, P. Carpenter, R. Bogtlin, J. Bublitz, A. Master- son, L. Fitzgerald, J. Beier, ROW 2: S. Collins, L. Dunklau, P. Owen, G. Castellanos, 0. Wise, D. Wysock, J. Curtis, J. Meece, G. Howe, R. Tippy, J. Beck, D. Butler, D. Talmadge, T. Chase, M. McCuan, H. Linkhart, A. McCorkle, T. Holdermann, P. Thursby, G. Taylor, E. Jones; ROW 3: B. Braggs, J. Trowbridge, T. Greek, S. Oosterhoff, R. Herzog, B. Parker, P. Thomas, M. Hamang, P. Reimer, T. Herndon, R. Korpella, A. Randazzo, M. Lewis, G. Evans, D. Lathrop, L. Schultz, D. Bikoff, K. McKinley, P. Robinson, N. Clarke, D. Spaeth; ROW 4: L. Lovegrove, M. Plantinga, J. Kramer, D. Rogers, N. Barnard, B. Covaciu, D. Nellesson, R. Warner, D. Henke, R. Horton, D. Dukeman, B. Wilson, G. Christy, K. Bartley, L. Albey, A. Bartley, D. Rochi, R. Jones, K. Uremovich, N. Nastoff, N. Ashley, K. Hargis, C. Hintalla. VOCALTEENS— ROW 1: S. Masterson, A. Vincent, E. Jones, J. Morfee, D. Lietzan, D. Spaeth; ROW 2: M. McCuan, D. Wise, A. Bartley, B. Wilson; Seated, ROW 3: M. Whetworth, B. Abel, K. McKinley, N. Clarke, C. Harms, K. Bartley, C. Mahon; ROW 4: J. Beck, M. Hamang, D. Tal- madge, R. Fones, T. Chase, B. Marler, T. Greek, D. Nellesson, D. Rogers, G. Christy, J. Curtis, T. Herdon, L. Dunklau. 1 12— Organizations Voices ring out Vocalists entertain during year GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB-BOTTOM ROW: E. Soos, J. Baggs, C. Kupchik, J. Lionberger, L. Lockhart; ROW 2: C. Marcoff, P. Webster, T. Spencer, D. Dunklau, P. Pollitt, D. Carlton, D. Finney, T. Ditter; ROW 3: D. Matykie- wicz, J.Schnick, K. Lynch, K. O ' Rear, G. Machia, S. Thorsteinson, L. Lester, M. Rosandich, ROW 4: D. Marma- lejo, L. Slakes, M. Foster, D. Koontz, K. Genda, R. Hull, P. Smith, S. Van Rosendale, R. Christie, P. Higginson; ROW 5: B. Sullivan, D. Broadaway, B. Kilgore, K. Gorgmeier, D. Robinson, L. Kloth, C. Johnston, S. Schultz, K. McShane. The annual Christmas program, Sea- son ' s Greetings was presented by all choirs, Vocalteens and the brass section of the band, but was highlighted by the band ' s newly bought chimes played by Bill Marler. Four of the five ensembles received a first in state competition at Butler Uni- versity. Jerry Curtis and Mickey Whitworth received firsts in solo competition. March 6, the Senior Choir participated in the Choral Festival held at Griffith High School. Representing MHS in the finale song, Regina Caeli, were soloists Barb Abel, Jana Kravcheno, Andy Bartley and Bruce Wilson. The Senior Choir also staged the winter concert, which offered traditional music. Changing to the lighter side, the entire Choral Dept, presented Seasons of Song on May 13 which offered popular music and showed members ' talent in creating the seasonal setting. Making their final appearance, choir members and senior graduates united for baccalaureate services singing the traditional finale, The Lord Bless You, by Peter Lutkin. As choral director, Mr. Gerald Reinhard leads the senior choir. Doing warm up exercises, are choir members Terry Greek and Robin Dobis. Organizations— 1 1 3 Stage band takes first Variety adds spice to band concerts Merrillville ' s band is composed of many parts; the concert band, the marching band, the pep band and the dance band. All of these segments were under the direction of Mr. Frank Meltzer. Classroom time was devoted to pre- paration for the n u merous concerts throughout the year. The concert band participated in the Christmas concert, the winter concert and the graduation cere- monies. The Marching Pirates performed at the home football games and the play- off game at Chesterton. The pep band played at pep sessions and home basket- ball games; the dance band, at the spring concert. DANCE BAND- BOTTOM ROW: D. Dogan, M. Wickberg, D. Erickson, T. Thrash, T. Dun- can, M. Rohder, T. Crouch. ROW 2: R. Davies, R. Wilding, R. Minnick, B. Mehas, D. Kuzemka, S. Harris, B. Marler. ROW 3: D. Klevickas, M. Detert, B. Pomroy, R. Macy, R. Bowser, J. Mackulak, M. Thompson. Marching down Broadway, Drum Major, Paul Pieroni leads the school band in the home- coming parade. BAND— BOTTOM ROW: L. Housekeeper, D. Fasel, M. Wickberg, J. Clarke, M. Kensey, L. Gotchil- ing, P. Pieroni, T. Thrash. ROW 2: P. Clements, V. Seller, S. Hostetler, B. Spaeth, T. Duncan, D. Erickson, K. Miller, K. Sharp, B. Schubick, R. Harbinson, M. Busch, R. Touchette, D. Schubick, K. Nelson, J. Carter, L. Smith. ROW 3: M. Mahoney, S. Schultz, B. Busch, D. Kiser, T. Crouch, M. Rohder, K. Bahus, D. Dogan, A. Tancos, M. Elmer, C. Luttinen, B. Harris, D. Klevickas, M. POM POM GIRLS-BOTTOM ROW: B. Joyce, D. Scott, J. Garrett, R. Smith. ROW 2: A. Carl, K. Harms, J. Mathis, E. Jones. ROW 3: K. Behnke, K. Borch, D. Rogers, J. Morfee, S. Funkey, B. Covacieu, K. Uremovich, D. Franz, K. Svetanoff. Mr. Frank Meltzer directs the school band. Detert, E. Svihra, D. Dance, D. Deaton, G. Sullivan, J. Van Wienen, D. Vaclavick. ROW 4: G. Peters, B. Steiner, N. Bradford, M. Seckner, R. Davies, R. Wilding, B. Mihos, R. Minnick, G. Ludke, B. Pomroy, R. Macy, R. Bowser, M. Thompson, J. Mackulak. ROW 5: B. Marler, J. Markencek, G. Underwood, M. Lovegrove, D. Kuzemka, S. Harris, C. Roberts, R. Naborsic, J. Breed. Organizations— 1 15 A good deed performed Sunshiners spark Christmas season for convalescents Sunshine Society, under the supervision of Mrs. Grace Bovard, was engaged in many worthwhile activities. The year began with a candlelight initiation of the new members. The dis- trict convention was the next activity on their agenda. The club is a member of the Indiana Sunshine Society. A candy sale was held in order to finance the many projects and activities of the club. The club donated to the Riley Hospital, state charity and to local charities. A mother-daughter banquet was also given for the purpose of honoring the mothers of the members. Preparing to spread Christmas joy throughout the convalescent home is the Sunshine Society spon- sored by Mrs. Grace Bovard. SUNSHINE SOCIETY-BOTTOM ROW: M. Kensey, Pres; D. Mick, Vice Pres.; Mrs. Bovard, Spon- sor; G. Taylor, Sec.; L. Dolatowski, Treas.; ROW 1 : P. Miller, T. Boswell, P. Loehmer, L. Wanthai, P. Wiley, P. Soos, ROW 2: J. Oleksik, C. Jones, A. McKee, D. Homeier, C. Fosler, R. Machnik.S. Hamilton. Visiting with Cheryl Hoy is Mr. Jones at the an- nual Sunshine Father-Daughter banquet. Performing her routine in free exercise compe- tition is Karen Semplinski. 116— Organizations � Uniforms purchased J: Gymnastics team performs in style with the newest look G.A.A. increased its membership and Dribbling up court during a GAA basketball participated in many intra-mural and game is Linda Machia. inter-school sports. Junior Hi-Y, led by Mr. Demaree, consisted of athletic sophomore boys. They held a car wash prior to the prom. JR. HI-Y— BOTTOM ROW: W. Prochno, Pres.; J. Szentesy, Vice Pres.; Mr. Demaree, Sponsor, M. Sohovich, Sec.; D. Vance, Treas; ROW 1: R. Carpenter, C. Stockwell, R. Mann, N. Tour- nis, B. Richards, B. Kinarski, ROW 2: D. Mel- lenger, P. Thomas, K. Kusmiz, M. Uremovich, B. Popovich, J. Parker, L. Kuzemka, M. Smar, ROW 3: R. Sepkowski, J. Markancek, B. Cloyd, K. Pagels, T. McDermott, M. Faye, R. Pavel. Organizations— 1 17 GAA— BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. Thorne, Sponsor; M. Williams, Pres.; B. Joyce, Sec.; J. Kowalenko, Treas.; Mrs. Orelupe, Sponsor, ROW 1: M. Beres, L. Jovich, D. Matykiewicz, C. Soich, T. Smith, L. Smith, R. Bowser, L. Stevens, M. Aron, K. Semplinski, ROW 2: P. Ignatu, K. O ' Rear, C. Franz, P. Smith, L. Everett, V. Kos- toucki, L. Weger, K. Leshk, P. Sills, D. Ba illy, L. Lockhart, ROW 3: P. Gill, S. Baker, D. Dunklau, D. Deaton, M. Foster, D. Devine, K. Genda, J. Dolak, J. Snow, B. Billick, M. Lentini, N. Simac, H. McNair, D. Graden, S. Webb, ROW 4: G. Machia, P. Clements, J. Parsons, J. Mathis, C. Harms, M. Bielak, T. Holderman, N. Schiesser, C. Fosler, L. Lovegrove, L. Nicko- vich, J. Clarke, L. O ' Rouke, ROW 5: J. Mad- dox, K. Bahus, L. Shaup, P. Miller, D. Sibincik, D. Vatterodt, L. Davies, B. Busch, D. Fink, R. Atzhorn, M. Busch, P. Lock. Students seek medical career Observation aids assistant nurses for the future For a small MHS club. Medical Careers accomplished many deeds and was very active. A car designed to look like a prescription for victory was entered in the football homecoming parade and also a car entry for basketball homecoming. They sold MHS pins with year guards in order to raise money to buy games for the boys ' detention home. At Christmas time, members busily made Santa Claus Christmas candy jars plus planned a program for the Old Folks Home. In the spring, a few members attended the Theatre in the Round. Student nurse, Emily Schultz comes to John Rosenow ' s aid after cutting his finger. HONOR SOCIETY- BOTTOM ROW: D. Det- ert, Treas.; D. Klahn, Vice Pres.; Mrs. Myers, Sponsor; E. Schultz, Pres.; K. Altman, Sec.; ROW 1 : M. Butchko, C. Sabo, Martens, M. Whitworth, V. Sellers, L. Gotchling. 1 18— Organizations Money raised for new materials Honor Society furnishes new dictionaries for classrooms Suitably fitting, Brain Em was the theme chosen by Honor Society for the football homecoming parade, which won second place. Honor Society sponsored a class com- petition gimmick in order to raise funds for the Language Honor ' s Program. Pins could be bought for one penny apiece and the class with the most pins would be the winner. The seniors won. Selling pins for the rocking horse in a class com- petition project are honor society members Debby Taseff and Vena Rainford. With the balance of the club ' s money, dictionaries were purchased for the school. Faculty board members, along with Student Council, fought for the modified dress code and hall pass system. STUDENT FACULTY BOARD-BOTTOM ROW: L. Smith, D. Fink, M. Whitworth, D. Rogers, K. Montgomery, ROW 1 : Mr. Kasarda, Mr. Jarnecke, Mr. Nabhan, Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Spurr, Mr. Gran, Mr. Drescher, ROW 2: R. Jones, R. Fink, J. Pappas, J. Breed, D. Pupillo. HONOR SOCIETY-BOTTOM ROW: P. Gene- tos. Vice Pres.; D. Taseff, Sec.; A. Julovich, Pres.; V. Rainford, Treas.; ROW 1: G. Rukes, N. Shooshoo, D. Lorandos, M. Pawlicki, K. Ar- nold, K. Seale, R. Jones, C. Sabo, M. Kensey, K. Harms, T. Thrash, B. Joyce, ROW 2: E. Bishop, N. Schiesser, T. Holderman, M. Whit- worth, B. Abel, K. Mikulich, C. Philpott, L. Dinsmore, M. Bernard, V. Piatak, J. Mathis, J. Parsons, M. Williams, ROW 3: S. Morosin, L. Housekeeper, S. Springman, M. Fortunak, K. Downey, K. McKinley, D. Anastopolous, N. Nastoff, J. Perryman, M. Momot, J. Morfee, M. Stewert, S. Kelner, ROW 4: P. Miller, R. Atzhorn, P. Shudick, L. Neitzel, P. Robinson, J. Neville, R. Kicinski, B. Boland, G. Webster, K. Wolff, J. Breed, D.StoIzman. Awarding Pat Ausenbaugh into honor society is junior member Jim Bailey. Organizations— 1 19 German club ' s entry in the homecoming parade was the float, Knock ' Em Cuckoo. LATIN CLUB-BOTTOM ROW: A. Julovich, Sec.; N. Nastoff, Corresponding Sec.; Mrs. Col- lins, Sponsor; Ann Sournis, Pres.; T. Thrash, Vice Pres.; ROW 2: S. Schultz, L. Libician, S. Springman, C. Foster, N. Schiesser; ROW 3: N. Young, B. Braggs, J. Daubenheyer, E. Hales, R. Burdan, P. Ferkull. GERMAN CLUB-BOTTOM ROW: T. Holder- man, Pres.; N. Shoshoo, Vice Pres.; Mrs. Bur- gess, Sponsor; L. Roestorff, Sec.; R. Jones, Treas.; ROW 2: B. Tippy, J. Vertrees, M. El- mer, D. Erickson, K. Miller, L. Dolatowski, N. Meyer, K. Borgmeiyer, D. Klahn, M. Rosandich; ROW 3: G. Johnson, J. Vertrees, T. Lipski, J. Carter, P. Miller, C. Sabo, L. Dinsmore, T. Swim, S. Wolfe, C. Durbin, D. Vaclavik, ROW 4: R. Naiborik, D. Demmon, D. Horan, T. Schechner, J. Nowesnick, J. Stowell, D. Tarailo; ROW 5: D. Smith, W. Rodgers, D. Busch, V. Klausman, B. Pomroy, D. Bikos, B. Cole, D. Stolzman. SPANISH CLUB-BOTTOM ROW: V. Piatak, Historian; K. McKinley, Sec.; Mrs. Stoelting, Sponsor; J. Catasein, Vice Pres.; D. Rogers, Treas.; ROW 2: J. Price, H. Clarke, L. Smith, G. Machia, M. Cordeou, G. Rogers, W. Cook, M. Coon, K. O ' Rear; ROW 3: C. Peda, C. Phil- pott, P. LeCounte, N. Rabick, R. Vogtlin, I. Bishop, P. Whitted, M. Billick, S. Tilston; ROW 4: P. Owen, R. Nolton, R. Ward, J. Maicher, M. Sarco, M. Chirley, S. LaVelle, N. Zona, J. Tait, D. Kurtis; ROW 5: J. Henick, D. Cerno- vich, D. Atzhorn, D. Anastopoulos, S. Utke, B. Pahl, S. Zubek, T. Combs, L. Coin. 120-Organizations School is honored MHS sends four representatives to foreign countries Spanish, German and Latin Clubs had one money making objective— the Honors Program. Since each club was eligible to have a member represent their particular language in a foreign country, money raising projects were constantly being held. Projects such as candy sales, taffy apple sales and bake sales were held. The clubs also sponsored sock hops after football and basketball games. The Honors Program benefitted from this. Denise Kurtis, Betsy Wood, Steve Kelner, and Ann Julovich relate their summer experiences in foreign countries. experiencing gallantry, we viewed the turbulent spirit of a victorious team and the dreadful awe of defeat vibrate the ebb and flow of teamwork in sports 122— Sports Thorne, new coach Boosts C. C. record to 7-10; finish seventh CROSS COUNTRY MHS Opponents 34 Bishop Noll 21 26 Griffith 30 15 Crete Monne 50 48 Hobart 15 24 East Gary 31 46 Crown Point 15 24 Bloom 32 50 Highland 15 43 Chesterton 17 50 Calumet 15 21 Hanover Central 46 34 Munster 21 21 Griffith 26 15 Lake Central 50 in conference Merrillville thinly-clads thwarted by injuries managed to finish up the season with a 7-10 record in their dual meets. Although never having all of their top five runners running together, the thinly- clads still managed to place well in the big meets. In the last Calumet Conference meet the team finished 7th out of a field of 11 and placed 8th in the always im- portant Sectional meet. Losing only two runners to graduation the thinly-clads may prosper in the up- coming ' 70- ' 71 season. The boys who con- tributed to the success of the team this year were Dave Moore and Jim Trigger, seniors; Ted Gazda and Bill Pearce, ju- niors; Brian Petroff and John Land, sophomores. Four of these boys will be returning to try to improve their record of this year. Recuperating after a very invigorating race is junior co-captain Ted Gazda. 1 24— Sports CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM-Bottom Row: T. Hoy, P. Johnson, D. Peak, P. Thrash, B. Petroff, D. Moore, Coach Thorne. Top Row: J. Bailey, J. Fortunak, B. Pierce, R. Daves, P. Pieroni, R. Christy, J. Trigger, T. Gazda, J. Land, B. Steiner. Timing the boys at practice is Cross-Country coach, Mr. Thorne. Concentration and self-preservation are shown on the face of junior Bill Pearce. Tom Hoy Paul Pieroni Jim Trigger Dave Moore Sports— 125 Teamwork vital: Merrillville takes Calumet Conference football crown To start off their 9-1 season, the Merrillville Pirates beat their long-time Merrillville 16 Crown Point Opponents 0 rivals, the Crown Point Bulldogs. Losing 24 Griffith 0 only one to the Portage Indians, the 13 Portage 20 Pirates finished the season with a state 7 Lowell 0 ranking of 10th. 13 Highland 0 The division title was captured early 47 River Forest 0 in the season as the Pirates shut out four 26 Calumet 24 of the five opponents in their division. 41 Hobart 6 The Pirates went on to claim the Calumet 44 Lake Central 38 Conference title. 32 Chesterton 15 George Uremovich, Pirate halfback, was given all-state honors. Receiving the kickoff and preparing to go down field is All-State George Uremovich. Leading the Pirates through the Good Luck Hoop is senior halfback Andy Tancos. 126 — Sports Different emotions are shown on the faces of Phil Genetos, Denny Burt, and Dave Yugo. Halfback Matt Lovegrove slyly moves down field to block opposing tacklers. Linebacker Don Warden stops a Lake Central player on the line of scrimmage. Sports— 127 Adams, Genetos, Niksch, Volom get honorable mention Merrillville pirates finish season Joey Kopanda Mark Robertson Andy Tancos Matt Lovegrove George Uremovich Dave Reberg Doug Demaree Don Blagg Doug Niksch Bob Myers Bill West Tom Absher Phil Genetos All-stater, George Uremovich, jumped high to tap the ball in a before game drill. 128 — Sports ranked 12th in state with one all-stater Bottom Row: Coach Lafey Armontrout, B. West, J. Noel, M. Lovegrove, G. Georgillis, C. Patty, J. Kopanda, D. Ostrozovich, A. Tancos, D. Wardell, D. Hodges, R. Santona, manager P. Thomas; Row 2: Coach Don Patz, Coach Dan Molchan, D. Stock- ier, G. Webster, G. Hamilton, D. Demaree, M. Adams, C. Holloman, J. Nowesnick, R. Jackson, M. Kucan, A. Porras, D. Vugo, D. Burt, G. Peters, manager K.Teitge; Row 3: J. Hostidis, R. Luebcke, T. Johnson, J. Mohamed, D. Reberg, D. Miksch, R. Myers, A. Christoff, T. Strbac, S. Patterson, R. Simpson, G. Brumlet, T. Absher, manager M. Owens; Row 4: Coach Richard Demaree, B. Bohn, C. Peek, E. Peschke, V. Volom, R. Glaze, L. Sa- bonis, T. Engelhart, D. Blagg, G. Uremovich, J. Gil- bert, P. Genetos, M. Robertson, H. Swanson, D. Mancilla, M. Opolski, M. Kacmar, manager T. Iwan. Bottom Row: J. Krueger, R. Taseff, B. Richards, M. Sohovich, R. Mann, Row 2: J. Szentesy, B. Rogers, D. Mellinger, B. Stockwell, K. Pagos, Row 3: S. Smith, T. McHenry, L. Kuzemka, M. Smar, Row 4: K. Kusmiz, J. Markancek, B. Clyod, J. Muraida, B. Procno, T. Pavel, Row 5: B. Kanarski, T. Koby, R. Sabkowski, D. Vance, R. Carpenter, T. McDermitt. Mickey Adams Jim Gilbert Vic Volom Sports— 129 Plagued by injuries Pirate roundballers fall short in having a successful season After a fine show by the football team, MHS had an optimistic outlook for the basketball team, but they slid into a relapse after the first game of the season against Hammond Tech, 66-65. Merrill- ville lost all its conference games with a 0-10 record and an overall record of 2-19. The biggest MHS event, homecoming, was saddened by the Pirate roundballers being defeated by the Griffith Panthers. Teammates awarded Matt Lovegrove the Mr. Basketball title at the halftime cere- mony. Challenging Griffith in the Crown Point Sectionals, MHS again lost 79-70. The Pirates then entered the holiday tourney only to be defeated in the opening game against Calumet 72-44 and 63-74 in the consolation game again at Lowell. Statistical information: overall average of .341 in field goals; .591 in free throws; and 1,247 in points accumulated. Varsity Basketball Team: Bottom: D. Niksch, J. Bailey, D. Warden, T. Gazda, M. Lovegrove. Standing: Coach Metcalf, G. Christy, J. Draper, B. Steiner, P. Pieroni, G. Uremovich, D. Reberg, G. Rukes, mgr. Senior center George Uremovich outjumps Griffith center to start homecoming game. 1 30— Sports Matt Lovegrove Paul Pieroni Dave Reburg High scorer for the Pirates was John Draper with a 224 point total. Keeping calm during a timeout was a very difficult task for Coach Bill Metcalf. John Draper Doug Niksch Freshman Schmidt on varsity Good over-all attitude carried throughout basketball season MHS BASKETBALL Opponents 66 Hammond Tech 65 43 Hobart 74 66 Lowell 76 48 Lake Central 57 45 Bishop Noll 86 44 Calumet 72 63 Lowell 74 73 Hanover Central 61 63 Chesterton 81 65 River Forest 76 58 Griffith 72 54 Calumet 62 64 Crown Point 86 66 East Gary 91 73 Knox 102 61 Gary Wirt 84 65 Highland 83 52 Portage 99 42 North Judson 72 63 Munster 73 70 Griffith 79 Reaching high for the ball is senior letterman John Draper. Guarded on all sides, senior Matt Lovegrove attempts to shoot. Scrambling for the ball, senior Dave Reburg appears only to be in the way. 132— Sports Krueger, Markancek lead Loss of some star players to Varsity doesn’t affect J.V. Shuffling from one team to another, the Junior Varsity basketball team expe- rienced numerous teammate changes dur- ing the ' 69-70 season. Hopefully to assist the desponding varsity team and because of their pro- mising talent, several sophomores were converted to the varsity team. Sopho- more Ray Bulatavich and freshman Tom Schmidt were transferred and also lettered. Tom Schmidt began as the only freshman on the Junior Varsity team, then moved up to varsity. Because of the promoting changes, junior high players received their chance for recognition by many joining the Junior Varsity team. With team members as young as this year ' s team, more experi- ence in working as a team was hoped for future seasons, but consequently the mix- up this past season only enabled the roundballers to post a 10-10 record. Fu- ture success of the basketball team was seen in the near future with more experi- ence and teamwork. Sophomore Jeff Krueger jumps high to capture the ball from Hammond Tech. RESERVE BASKETBALL TEA M-Bottom Row: D. Mellinger, R. Bulatovich, J. Krueger, J. Markancek, manager. Top Row: Coach D. Molchan, K. Palvos, T. Schmidt, B. Cloyd, D. Dukemen, manager. Sports— 133 Four return Inexperience was grappler’s main problem WRESTLING MHS Opponents 10 Highland 42 19 Lowell 22 13 Lake Central 41 13 Chesterton 39 13 Griffith 34 3 Calumet 41 27 Crown Point 23 34 East Gary 16 7 Portage 44 38 Hanover Central 8 13 Munster 35 The wrestling season for the Merrillville matmen began with the return of four lettermen. Captain Russ Keaveney, Jeff Langham, Joe Zych, seniors; and Bob Simpson, junior. Sectional and regional competition highlighted the three win season with Leo Sabonis placing second in heavyweight and Bob Simpson third in the 145 lb. weight class. Russ Keaveney became Sec- tional champ, placed second in regionals and contended his way to a 14-2 season. Of the thirteen lettering, outstanding wrestlers were cited. Joe Zych and Kea- veney, most pins and takedowns; and Jeff Langham, made most reverse escapes. Strenuously tugging, the Crown Point opponent cannot pin senior Jeff Langham. MHS wrestlers look shockingly amazed as they watch the action on the floor. Varsity Wrestling Team-Captain R. Keaveny, L. Sabonis, B. Simpson, J. Zych, J. Langham, L. Vatterrotd, A. Christoff, G. Georgilis, M. Soho- vich, B. Schultz, N. Tournis, B. Richards, D. Ostrozovich, A. Porras and A. Tancos. 134— Sports mm Heavyweight junior Leo Sabonis surprises the referee by hurling his contender. Third place Sectional champ, junior Bob Simpson begans maneuvering. Steve Harris Russ Keaveney Jeff Langham Joe Zych 1 Sectional champ Russ Keaveney sits intently by scorekeeper. Coach Kaiser. Holding his Crown Point opponent, sophomore Rich Mann attempts a pin. Both wrestlers are exhausted, but the MHS grap- pler is taking a stronghold. Being pulled down by his opponent, junior Alex Christoff is losing his balance. 136— Sports Future varsity hopeful Junior varsity has successful season RESERVE WRESTLERS-Bottom Row: (l-r) A. Sonnonberg, M. Uremovich, J. Parker, R. Mann, Row 2: B. Popovich, J. Kostidis, S. Har- ris, E. Cheik, K. Kusmiz, Row 3: mgr., C. Hol- loman, J. Nowesnik and E. Peshke. Concentrated expressions are seen on the faces of Paul Thrash, Mr. Thorne and Mr. Gland. Junior varsity grappler Jeff Parker wrestles with his counterpart. Sports— 137 Teachers in playoffs Dribbles, spikes give intramurals competitive flair When the bell rang at 2:50 p.m., activities at school did not end for stu- dents participating in intramurals. Under the direction of Mr. Russell Thorne, stu- dents formed teams to compete in basket- ball and volleyball. Sometimes even the teachers appeared in their scruffs to take part. Names such as Dribble Drips and Jets were used to identify different teams in basketball. There were three different teams in the volleyball circuit: all-boys teams, all-girls teams, and coed teams consisting of at least three boys and three girls. Opposing team members anxiously await Mark Austin ' s return. What appears to be a graceful movement in bal- let is executed by junior Von Clausman. 138— Sports Jumping high, ready to return the ball is junior Ed Peshke. Awaiting the ball, junior Bob Linkhart positions himself backwards for the return. Junior Terry Strbac spikes the ball to the opposing team. The importance of teamwork is shown by Jim Bailey and Mark Austin. Sports- 139 School records broken Successful cindermen Practicing as early as December with the track weight-lifting pro- gram, MHS ' s cindermen pushed on to set many new records and tie some old ones. All-stater Don Blagg consecutively broke his own record in the mile run and set a new school record of 4:24.6 which he again broke at the May regional meet. The 880 relay team, composed of John Kostidis, Andy Tancos, Jim Bailey, and George Uremovich broke the school record by one second with a time clocked at 1:31.6. Andy Tan- cos pole vaulted 12 ' 6 , setting a new school record. Also setting a new school record of 8:40.5 was the Distance Medly team of Mark Rob- ertson, Jim Bailey, Don Blagg and Joe Fortunak. Conference champs were Dana Stockier in the high hurdles, George Uremovich in the low hurdles and the 880 relay team. Recaping some of the more ex- citing games, MHS looked like it would run away with the meet at Lake Central after winning firsts in four events. Hobart caught up in the first triangular meet with a final score of Merrillville, 65; Hobart, 65; and Lake Central, 7. MHS placed second in the six-team indoor meet held at Culver Military Academy and first in the Conference Indoor on March 28, hosted by Lake Central. The first meet of the outdoor track season against Highland proved unsuccessful with a final score of 44’ 2-73’ 2. They captured a first in the Andrean Relays and Highland Relays. Highlighting the season was winning the Hobart Little Five for the first time in the school ' s history. Merrillville pushed on to receive a second in the Rensselear Relays and also in the Conference Division- al. The cindermen became Sectional champs and received second in the Calumet Conference. Paul Pieroni Tom Hoy Matt Lovegrove Don Blagg Sophomore John Land paces himself well ahead of opponents. VARSITY TRACK TEAM-Bottom Row: (l-r) R. Hartwig, E. Abrego, D. Moore, D. Mellinger, C. Holloman, T. Lipski, R. Abrego, B. Petroff, J. Kopanda. Row 2: N. Poulos, J. Bailey, T. Hoy, J. Fortunak, M. Smarr, M. Austin, J. Noil, M. Uremovich. Row 3: K. Teigte, T. Pavel, L. Hargis, G. Georgilis, K. Gerbick, J. Land, A. Tancos, J. Kostidis, Coach L. Armantrout, D. Dogan. Row 4: G. Uremovich, M. Robertson, G. Christy, P. Pieroni, D. Stockier, R. Davies, E. Hales, M. Lovegrove, D. Blagg, S. Smith, and F. Scheub. 140— Sports place first in Sectionals First person to cross the finish line is Pirate cinderman junior Ed Hales. Andy Tancos Larry Hargis Joe Kopanda TRACK MHS Opponents 45 1 3 Munster 43 1 3 45 1 3 Griffith 37 1 3 65 Hobart 65 65 Lake Central 7 2nd Culver Invitational 1st Conference Indoor 44 1 2 Highland 73 1 2 65 Crown Point 53 1st Andrean Relays 65 1 2 Calumet 52 65 1 2 Gary Emerson 30 1 2 1st Highland Relays 1st Hobart Little Five 4th Delphi Relays 82 Gary Wirt 36 2nd Rensselaer Relays 2nd Conference Divisional 1st Sectional 2nd Calumet Conference Dave Moore Dana Stockier Mark Robertson George Uremovich Sports-141 All eyes are on junior Ed Hales ' s performance at long jumping. Head down, plunging forward, MHS wins the school ' s first Hobart Little Five. Barely skimming the pole vault bar, the track- man attempts to glide over. Mike Uremovich, on the far right, shows uncer- tainty of his teammate ' s completion. Girls ' Track, Tennis hopeful Two new sports make appearance Bill Daugherty Rick Harris Jack Thein Boyd Yeoman coached the first all boys ' tennis team consisting of twelve boys. Because of a late start the tennis team only competed in three matches, losing all three. Girls ' track season opened March 31, coached by Twila Thorne, with twenty- two girls, all GAA members. Practice be- came vital for the district GAA and field meet held at Hammond Gavit, but the girls didn ' t do as well as expected. GIRLS ' TRACK TEAM— (l-r) Linda Stevans, Rene Touchette, Cindy Soich, Diane Fink, Coach Twila Thorne, Debbie Crnovich, Pam Miller and Kathy Genda. Sports— 143 4-6 in conference Merrillville batmen finish with 8-12 rec Abound with a plenitude of sopho- mores and juniors, the 1970 varsity base- ball squad was led throughout the spring by two returning lettermen, Doug Niksch and Dave Buhring. The four players leading the team in batting averages were Jim Frailey, .313; Dave Mancilla, .250; Terry McDermott, .255 and Don Wardell, .355. Calumet conference winner Don Wardell led with 22 hits and had the most offensive points accumulating 236 total points. Rich Mann followed second with 166 offensive points and made the most runs with twelve. Top pitchers were seniors Phil Genetos and Dave Buhring with earned run averages of 1 .43 and 5.50, respectively. MHS entered the Sectionals with a 6-5 win over Horace Mann, but lost the Re- gional 1-6 against Wirt. Terry McDermitt hit the only homerun for the Pirates. Coach Metcalf explains the ball park rules to a visiting team coach. VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM— (l-r) Bottom Row: R. Schuster, M. Adams, R. Mann, N. Kukes, D. Buhring, B. Santona, G. Rukes. Row 2: T. McDermitt, J. Fraley, P. Genetos, J. Draper, R. Harris, D. Mancilla, D. Niksch and Coach B. Metcalf. 144— Sports BASEBALL Opponents Keeping his eye on the ball, Dave Buhring waits for the right pitch. Hammond 10 Crown Point 3 The Pirate bench watches the game, hoping some runs will be scored. Portage 1 Gary Roosevelt 3 Lew Wallace 4 Looking high into the sky, hoping to make the Highland 6 the easy out is sophomore Terry McDermitt. Hobart 0 Lowell 2 Lake Central 6 Chesterton 5 Bishop Noll 7 Calumet 2 Munster 10 Crown Point 13 Highland 10 Griffith 4 East Gary 9 Gary Wirt 2 Hebron 4 Emerson 7 Sports— 145 New coach Junior varsity baseball team shows promise with Thorne Dreaming of becoming a baseball player, this little boy watches the game attentively. Senior Phil Genetos takes a few practice swings before entering the batter ' s box. A high throw enables the Merrillville batman to safely slide into first base. Junior pitcher Bob Santona removes his jacket before returning to the mound. JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM-Bottom Row: (l-r) W. Prochno, A. Kendera, G. Chelovich, K. Kus- miz, M. Schovich. Row 2: manager, M. Fay, B. Horton, L. Layman, J. Krueger, Coach R. Thorne. 146— Sports Bilski, Simplinski, Weger Gymnasts place three in state meet Sophomore Karen Bilski positions herself in or- der to start her free-exercise routine. GYMNASTICS MHS Opponents 147 Hobart 82 114 Lowell 43 114 East Gary 34 77 Crown Point 61 147 Griffith 184 156 Portage 170 114 Griffith 124 The Merrillville High School Girls ' Athletic Association began practice in November and lasted until March to pre- pare for their fourth year of competitive gymnastics. Practicing became essential, so after school and evening practices were supplemented with morning practices starting at 6:00 A.M. until school began each Wednesday morning. Physical Education instructor, Mrs. Barbara Orelup coached the girls and scheduled three games to be hosted by Merrillville. The advanced level district meet, held Thursday, March 7, with twelve schools participating from North- west Indiana was hosted by MHS. The first three girls in each event qualified to compete in the state meet. Of the six events, MHS gymnasts placed in four events. Seniors Linda Weger and Karen Bilski placed in the top three with a team standing of 67.40 points. The following Saturday, the intermediate portion of the team competed. Four competed in the Junior Olympics; Weger took honors. Senior Jan Broschart demonstrates perfect form at the height of a back layout. High in the air, junior Linda Stevens starts to tuck for her forward 1V4 sommersault. Completing a forward roll on the balance beam is junior Lori Dinsmore. Sports— 147 Lose only one GOLF Varsity stickmen golf to a winning season The golf team, under Coach Max Hutchinson, successfully golfed to a final 26-1 standing. They tied for first place in the conference. With the return of three lettermen, Rick Nichols, Alex Sunyog and Jerry Mackulak, senior Rick Nichols led the club in lowest stroke average. The stickmen began with two wins of 173-221 and 164-178 against Hammond Tech and Valparaiso, respectively. Their only loss was being defeated in their third game against Chesterton, 163-162, making the rest a victory season for the golf team. The Rensselaer Invitational Golf Meet was their first win in tournament competition. Medalist honors went to Rick Nichols with a score of 76. MHS Opponents 173 Hammond Tech 221 164 Valparaiso 178 163 Chesterton 162 163 East Gary 192 175 Andrean 178 175 Wirt 201 164 Griffith 193 164 Highland 187 157 Munster 167 156 Lowell 165 181 Hobart 189 168 Crown Point 184 168 Portage 170 1st Rensselaer Invitational 155 Calumet 185 155 Wirt 181 158 Griffith 166 170 Gavit 188 170 Wallace 174 3rd Lake Hills Invitational 170 Hammond High 181 184 Bishop Noll 187 10th La Porte Invitational 157 Hammond Clark 207 157 Hammond Morton 162 174 Highland 181 Sophomore Stymie Poore shows correct grip and stance as he is about to tee off. Concentration is shown on the face of senior Alex Sunyog as he is about to put. Junior stickman Chip Wichmanowski takes a practice swing without his club. VARSITY GOLF TEAM— (l-r) Coach M. Hut- chinson, J. Neville, R. Sunyog, A. Sunyog, R. Nichols, R. R u d o I f, S. Poore and C. Wichmanowski. 148— Sports JUNIOR VARSITY GOLF TEAM— (l-r) Bottom Row: W. Warne, R. Eich, J. Stewart, A. Carl. Row 2: Coach J. Vermillion, J. Washborn, W. Kolodge, H. Swanson, and R. Taseff. Alex Sunyog Rick Nickols Jerry Mackulak At the height of his backswing is senior Rick Nickols. Junior Jeff Neville shows proper form, following through with his swing. Sophomore Bob Rudolf demonstrates the use of an iron on a fairway. Sports— 149 restlessly disturbed by delinquents, teacher’s favorites, and the “in” crowd, but waveringly hesitant of the leaders, class clowns or the worshipped athletes, a flicker of concern sought ourselves through each other Class of 1972 Sophomores order class rings As underclassmen, the Class of 1972 began their high school career by attend- ing Orientation Day sponsored by Stu- dent Council. Class schedules were handed out and the confusing diagonal system used at the high school was explained by junior and senior members of Student Council. Sophomores began the year by placing second in the homecoming float compe- tition. Their float theme Drag ' Em To the Highlands was carried out by a Pirate dragging a Trojan up a large papier mache mountain at the rear of the wagon. Participating in their first Spirit Week, the Class of 1972 chose the theme of Charlie Brown Presents. Peanuts charac- ters and their sayings emphasized the idea originated in the cartoons of Charles M. Schultz. On their class day, the sopho- mores dressed as the Peanuts characters. Purple rainbow colored rings were chosen. Sophomore guys ham it up portraying Peanuts Gang characters during Spirit Week. EXECUTIVE BOARD-Bottom Row: Dawn Bailey, Jackie Dolak, Pam Pollit, Robin Kopanda, Barb Brunk. Row 2: Rene Mahoney, Debbie Nocum, Nancy Valentivich, Barb Spaeth, Denise Verttocapa, Terry McDermott. Row 3: Nick Tournis, Jeff Parker, Brian Konarski, Tim Iwan, John Muraida, Bill Detrick. Row 4: Cindy Schleicher, Chris Johnson, Paula Maroules, Ron Sepkowski, Kevin Bartley, and Barry Blane. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: President Scott Smith, Vice-President Diane Fossey, Secretary Sharon Van Rosendale and Treasurer Denise Dunklau. Abrego, Jose Adair, Kendall Adair, Shelby Alsop, David Anderson, Richard Aron, Maria Arts, Gregory Ashby, Cynthia Baggs, Emma Jane Bahus, Karen Bailey, Dawn Bailey, Lila Bajza, Paula Baker, Robin Baker, Susan Bannister, Deborah Baran, Michele Bargfeldt, Alicia Bartley, William Beatty, Judy Beckham, Denise Bellovary, Nancy Bender, Michael Beres, Marlene Billick, Barbara Bilske, Karen Blane, Barry Blythe, James Bobinac, Joseph Borgmeier, Karen Bosel, Lorna Bowser, Ruth Bradford, Kimberly Braggs, Gregory Branson, Robert Brewer, Cynthia Broadaway, Deborah Brown, Susan Brunk, Barbara Bulatovich, Ray Burke, Charles Burt, Barbara Busch, Barbara Cadwell, Patricia Carlton, Debra Carpenter, Randall Celorio, Anthony Certa, Jean Chapman, Robert Christie, Barbara Churley, Melissa Cieszkiewicz, Wayne Clark, Holly Clark, Michael Cleek, Allen Cline, James Cloyd, Billy Cogley, John Cole, Linda Cole, Robert Personality— 153 Waiting in the halls for your bus isn ' t as boring as it sounds realizes Sheri Schultz. Conn, Colleen Cook, Willetta Coon, Michele Cox, Marietta Croell, Mary Crosby, Karin Cucuz, Ned Curran, Sara Davies, Randal Davis, Denise Davis, Joni Deaton, Denise Denta, Eileen Denta, Larry De St. Jean, Sandra Devine, Deborah Dieffenbach, Julie Dittrich, William Doffin, Gregory Dolak, Jacqueline Dougherty, Patrick Dukeman, David Dunklau, Denise Durbin, Carol Earnest, Dennis Echterling, John Elia, David Elston, Toney Espravnik, George Fairless, Susan Fay, Michael Fieler, Deborah Fink, Diana Finney, Donna Fortunak, Joseph Fossey, Diane Foster, Margo Fowler, Sara Fraley, James Franz, Cynthia Franz, Pamela Galati, Aurelio Garrett, William Genda, Kathie Gill, Phyllis Goldman, Sybil Gorgas, Cheri Gottschling, Lynn Graden, Debra Hackett, Thomas Hale, Mark Halloran, Thomas Hamilton, Sarah Hansen, Robert Harbison, Ramona Hargens, Paulette Harris, Bridget Harris, Mindy Hartill, Janet Hartwig, Benji Hartwig, Randall Haslett, Jeffery Hathaway, Deborah Hathaway, Joann Hawkins, Rebecca 154-Personality Hawn, David Hayes, Kenneth Hegedus, Richard Helbling, Jane Heilman, Candy Henke, Douglas Highsmith, Kerry Hicks, Bruce Horton, Robert Howe, Glenn Hull, Rose Hunter, Sue lannessi, Philip Iwan, Tim Jasiak, Deborah Jaso, Ruben Jeffery, Edward Johnson, Gary Johnson, Mike Johnston, Kristine Jones, Barbara Jones, Charles Jones, Randall Jovich, Linda Julovich, Angelo Juscik, Steven Kacmar, Veronica Karagas, John Karriman, Cynthia Karwacinski, James Keilman, Sue Kelley, Jayne Kendera, Andrew Kilgore, Betty Kimbrow, Cheryl Kistler, Michael Kizer, Bonnie Kizer, Denise Kloth, Lynda Knapp, Stephen Knesvich, Mary Ann Koby, Thomas Konarski, Brian Supporting their class by buying pins are sopho- mores Pat Young and Sandra De St. Jean. Koontz, Debra Kay Kopack, Keith Kopanda, Robin Kostovske, Vesela Krasich, Julia Krueger, Jeffery Kusmiz, Kirk Kuzemka, Lawrence Lach, Pamela Land, John Lavender, Tom La Velle, Sharon Leathers, Geri-Ann Leir, Thomas Lentini, Mary Lesczynske, Debbie Lester, Linda Libician, Linda Lindstrom, Patricia Lines, Randy Lipski, Thomas Lockhart, Laurie Lorandos, Robert Luchene, James Luebcke, Pamela Lukach, Marcia Luptak, Mark Lynch, Karen McConnell, Gail McCuan, Mitchell McDermott, Terrence McHenry, Thomas McLean, Jerald McNair, Helen MacDonald, William Machia, Gloria Machnik, Paula Mack, Robert Maenza, Carol Mahoney, Maureen Maicher, Janice Maniak, Angela Mann, Richard Mantz, Steven Marcoff, Cynthia Markancek, James Marmolejo, Danette Maroules, Paula Marsee, T erry Martens, Carol Martin, John Masak, Victoria Massey, Barbara Matykiewicz, Deborah Mellinger, Daniel Metcalf, Debra Meyer, Wynell Mickey, Sandra Mihal, Karen Miller, Pamela Minder, Robert Minniti, Laurie Mitro, Daniel Mitsos, John Moffett, Billy Morris, Candee Moser, Diane Mulesa, Mary Alice Munsey, Joe Muraida, John Nadolske, Mark Neal, Luann Nealis, James Nelson, Karen Newlin, Debra Nicholson, Mitzie Nocun, Deborah Nulton, Ruth Odom, Angela O ' Rear, Kathy Orth, Catherine Pagels, Kim Parker, Jeffery Parker, Nancy Paski, Vicke Paul, Ralph Pavel, Thomas Pavelka, Mary Peake, Dave Perry, Norma Jo Petroff, Brian Petrovich, Kathryn 156-Personality Pierce, Terri Pole, Janet Pollitt, Pamela Pomroy, Brian Poore, Robert Popovich, Robert Porras, Salvador Poss, Karen Poulos, Nicholas Prado, David Pupillo, Dale Quinn, Donald Ranke, Karen Rattay, Dennis Regal, Joyce Reimer, Phillip Remkus, David Remlinger, James Rice, Sharon Richards, Robert Getting into the Christmas spirit we find sopho- mores Kim Bradford and Mary Lentini. Rivera, Kenneth Robinson, Denise Rocchi, David Rodich, Simon Rogers, Robert Rollett, Suzanne Romanko, Barbara Rosandich, Marcella Rudolph, Robert Rukes, Bruce Sabo, William Saliaris, Gregory Sarko, Melodye Schafer, Gregory Schechner, T erry Scheub, Fred Schilling, Kevin Schleicher, Cindy Schoon, Susan Schulatz, Richard Schultz, Danna Schultz, Robert Schultz, Sheri Seller, Vicki Sepkowski, Ronald Sharp, Kathleen Shaver, Gregory Shelhart, Howard Shema, Joseph Shoemaker, Vicki Shooter, Ann-Marie Shultz, Daniel Sibo, Roger Simac, Nancy Skwarlo, John Slakes, Lesley Smar, Michael Smith, David Smith, Karen Smith, Lisa Personality— 157 Smith, Piper Smith, Scott Smith, Terri Snow, Janice Sohovich, Martin Solich, Carol Sonnenberg, Allan Soos, Phyllis Spaeth, Barbara Spencer, Terry Springman, Susan Stewart, Jeffery Stinson, Robin Stobaugh, Cathy Stockwell, William Stoughton, Diana Stowell, James Stowers, Cynthia Sullivan, Beverly Sullivan, Gail Swiek, Kathleen Swift, Michael Swim, Jerry Szentesy, James Taseff, Richard Teitge, Douglas Thomas, Paul Thorsteinson, Susan Thrash, Paul Tilston, Sherri Tilston, Terri Tournis, Nickolas Townsley, Robert Trowbridge, Martha Tuttle, Kathy Ulicni, Kenneth Urban, Maria Uremovich, Michael Vaclavik, Deborah Vaclavik, Stephan Woodshop can be a very valuable course dis- covers sophomore Steven Mantz. Vance, Daniel Van Rosendale, Sharon Vargas, Carol Vertrees, Jonathan Viger, Christine Viger, Janell Virgo, Carl Vrtikapa, Denise Vulinovic, Nancy Ward, Thomas Wardell, Kathleen Watkins, Paul Webb, Susan Webster, Pamela Welch, Kenneth Welsch, Peggy Wesley, Randy Weyer, Steven Wharton, Deborah Widup, Jeffrey 158— Personality Wildes, Timothy Wilding, Pamela Wilkerson, Kent Wilkins, Claudia Williams, Keith Williamson, Ronald Witwer, Barbara Wolfe, Sharon Wood, Carol Wood, Della Wood, Kim Woods, Brenda Wortsman, Ruth Wright, Brian Yakovetz, Donald Yates, Deborah Yetsko, Richard Young, Nancy Young, Patricia Zajdel, Linda Sophomores Marcie Foster, Diane Fossey, and Debbie Devine meet in the lobby. Zaradich, Linda Zona, Nancy Working on their first class float, sophomores learn to work together as a class. Sophomore Jim Markancek discovers the best time of day is that final trip to the locker. Buying lunch in the school cafeteria we find Diane Fossey and Sharon Van Rosendale. 160-Personality Class of 1 971 Oriental touch is given to prom theme Oriental Gardens was the finished product of much hard work and great dedication on the part of the junior class. In order to complete the huge task of transforming the gym into an Oriental wonder took time and MONEY. The ju- niors had the time but didn ' t quite have the money. In order to remedy that situa- tion, the junior class organized a candy sale. With the profits, they then proceeded to create the 1969-1970 prom. Another accomplishment of the junior class was winning first place in the Home- coming float competition. The theme of their entry was Mow ' Em Down. Spirit Week showed the juniors walk- ing the halls resembling election cam- paigners. This signified their theme, The Ayes Have It. Tradition was maintained as the juniors received their class rings. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS— (l-r) Mark Austin, Pres.; Cindy Maihofer, Sec.; Jim Bailey, Vice- Pres.; Cookie Milakovich, Treas. JUNIOR CLASS EXECUTIVE BOARD-BOT- TOM ROW; J. Perryman, J. Catasein, D. Feryo, M. Whitworth, SECOND ROW; J. Olesk, T. Holderman, N. Nastoff, D. Deatert. THIRD ROW: N. Johnson, K. Uremovich, P. Lehman, P. Thursby, E. Bishop. FOURTH ROW: J. Ne- ville, B. Swanson, B. Pearce, K. Miller, R. Satt- ler. FIFTH ROW: B. Tippy, T. Herdon, A. Bartley, J. Echterling, D. Kuzemka, D. Verplank. Personality— 161 Junior Nancy Johnson shows her spirit at the homecoming game against Highland. Abel, Barbara Abrego, Eugene Adler, Marilyn Aitken, Barbara Albee, Leonard Aliff, Nathan Altman, Kathleen Anastopoulos, Dorothea Aron, Karl Ashby, Irene Atzhorn, Roberta Ausenbaugh, Patricia Austin, Mark Austin, Sandra Bailey, James Barbauld, James Barlow, Mary Barnard, Nancy Bartley, Andrew Beasley, Dennis Beatty, Debra Beck, Jeffrey Bentley, Cynthia B erg, Brian Bielak, Marlyce Bikos, Douglas Bishop, Eileen Bohn, Robert Bozich, Richard Brady, Katherine Braggs, Belinda Brislen, Nancy Brown, Peggy Bublitz, Judith Burcham, Steven Burdan, Richard Busch, Marilyn Butler, Doyle Carl, Richard Carter, Jeffrey Castellanos, Gloria Catasein, Janice Certa, Anita Chandler, Ricky Chase, Timothy Chelovich, George Christoff, Alex Christy, Roy Churilla, John Clak, Tom Clarke, Jane Clements, Penny Codespoti, Terry Coin, Larry Cole, David Coley, Deborah Combs, Timothy Cordeau, Michele Covaciu, Rebecca Crnovich, Debra Crum, Gary Cunningham, Jeffrey Daubenheyer, James Davies, Linda Davis, Donald 162— Personality Davis, John Deem, William Dell, Jerald Dell, Joan Dennis, Teresa Detert, Denise Detert, Mark De Young, Linda Dilley, Donna Dinsmore, Lorraine Dobrowski, Paula Dogan, Kathleen Dogan, Robert Dolatowski, Linda Dougherty, Michele Duggan, Dennis Duncan, Timothy Eaton, Lori Echt erling, Joseph Edwards, Jeffrey Egnatu, Pamela Eich, Jean Elbaor, Barbara Eld red, Edward Elmer, Mary Elser, Debra Engel, Pamela Englehart, Timothy Erickson, Debra Essex, James Everett, Linda Evion, Kathryn Faga, Jeffrey Femiak, Dana Ferkull, Pamela Feryo, Diane Fitz, Gerald Ford, Pamela Fosler, Carol Fowler, Susan Fox, Robert Franz, Debra Funkey, Sallie Galanis, Michael Galic, Olga Gallmeier, Vicki Garrett, Judy Garson, Gregg Gazda, Thaddeus Georgilis, George Giacomin, Ray Gimenez, Craig Gibson, Cynthia Glaze, Linda Glaze, Ronald Study hall is just the place to catch up on home- work discovers Dan Ostrozovich. Golombrowski, George Grady, Carolyn Graves, Phyllis Gray, Sue Greek, Terrie Guined, Dinah Hagenwald, Teri Hales, Edward Hales, Jaclynn Hamang, Michael Hargens, Diane Hargis, Kathy Hass, Lynn Hathaway, Christopher Henderson, Linda Hendricks, Bobette Herndon, Tymon Hevezi, Margaret Higginson, Peggy Hintalla, Carol Hodges, David Holderman, Terri Holley, Deborah Holloman, Charles Hoover, David Hopper, June Horan, Douglas Hostetler, Susan Hoy, Cheryl Huber, Deborah Hunt, William Hutfilz, Patsy Iwan, John Jackson, Richard Jacobs, Debbie Jacobs, Gerald Jacobs, Mary Jelinek, George Johnson, Mary Johnson, Nancy Johnson, William Johnstone, James Jolliff, Janet Jones, Cathy Jones, Ellen Jovich, Michael Jurcik, Michael Kacmar, Elizabeth Kacmar, Michael Karsten, Edmon Kasiak, Edward Kershaw, Richard Kicinski, Ronald Kimberling, Ronald Klausman, Von Klen, Robert Klevickas, Dennis Korpella, Richard Kostidis, John Kowalenko, Julia Kramer, Jacqueline Kravcheno, Jana Kucan, Michael Kuchta, David Kucik, David Kupchik, Christine Kuzemka, Daniel Laffoon, Al media Lain, Mary Lancaster, Virginia Langbehn, Mark Layman, Lee Ledwinka, Deborah Lehman, Margaret Le Rose, Frank Leshk, Kit Licari, Patricia Lines, Deborah Linkhart, Harry Linzy, Harold 164— Personality Lionberger, Joan Loehmer, Peggy Long, Mary Lovegrove, Leoma Luebcke, Martin Luebcke, Raymond Lutz, Daniel Macchia, Debra Machia, Linda Mackanos, Richard Macy, Roger Maihofer, Cynthia Mancilla, David Martin, Steven Marx, Richard Masterson, Sue Mays, Lisa McFalls, Ronald McKee, Angela McKee, Larry Junior Thomas Mackey realizes being absent wasn ' t worth it when he sees his test. McKinley, Kyle McShane, Kathy Meece, James Mehas, William Melevage, Alan Melvick, Pamela Mickey, James Miklos, Mark Milakovich, Joan Miller, Guy Miller, Kenneth Miller, Pamela Miller, Robert Miller, William Minard, Melissa Momot, Melinda Mundell, Susan Murawski, Deborah Myer, Nancy Nagy, Dana Nalborczyk, Randall Nartnik, Frances Nastoff, Nancy Nay, Janet Nellessen, Dan Neumeyer, Robert Neville, Jeffrey Newman, Richard Nichols, Nancy Nickovich, Lori Nightengale, Brian Noel, Jeffrey Nowesnick, Jerome Nuzzo, Antoinette Nuzzo, Jennifer Oleksik, Jean Oosterhof, Sue Opolski, Mark Oros, Irma O ' Rourke, Laurie Personality— 165 Ostrozovich, Daniel Overton, Wayne Owen, Linda Owen, Linda Owen, Pamela Owen, Terrence Pahl, Beverly Pakalniskis, Ruth Pappas, David Pappas, James Pasa, George Paterson, lain Payne, Katherine Pazera, Irma Pearce, William Peek, Craig Perryman, Janice Peschke, Edmond Peters, Garry Petruch, Jolene Piatak, Valerie Pike, David Piossa, Sharon Planinga, Mellissa Plukas, Joseph Poe, Alice Poliak, Robert Porras, Albert Powell, Susan Price, Janet Pritchard, Brenda Pruzin, Mark Qualizza, Suzanne Rabick, Nancy Rabion, Lynn Rakoczy, Michael Reibly, Patti Rendina, Paulette Renehan, Norman Rhoades, Barbara What could be more embarrassing than falling down in the lobby. Roberts, William Robertson, Deborah Rodd, Diana Rogers, Ginger Roorda, Sandra Rosenow, John Ruff, Joseph Rukes, Gregory Saager, David Sabonis, Leo Salmon, Lorilei Sarafin, Rosemary Sargent, Charles Sattler, Russell Schaefer, Leslie Schieb, Michael Schiesser, Nancy Schnick, Joyce Schubick, Dawn Schultz, Susan 166 — Personality Schuster, Ronald Seymour, Judy S ha I la, Steven Shaver, Ronald Shoshoo, Nina Shoup, Linda Shults, Pamela Shuman, David Sibincic, Diane Sibo, Lora Simac, Donald Simpson, Robert Smenyak, Diane Smith, John Smith, Lynn Smith, Mary Smith, Patricia Smith, Rosemary Sonnenberg, Roberta Souris, Celeste Souronis, Ann Springman, Sandra Staninger, Pamela Stevens, Linda Stiener, William Stigleman, Sandra Stock, Pamela Strbac, Terry Stupar, Linda Suckey, Corinne Sullivan, Judith Sullivan, Kathleen Svetanoff, Kathleen Swan, Duncan Swanson, Harold Talley, Jeffrey Tarailo, Danica Taylor, Brenda Thomas, Daniel Thompson, Thomas Perry Littlewood, played by junior Duncan Swan, finishes his drink before his exit. Personality— 1 67 Throw, Brenda Thursby, Patricia Tippy, Robert Tompkins, Dawn Touchette, Rene Traicoff, Theodore Tucker, Denise Uhlman, Deborah Uremovich, Kay Utke, Sandra Valenti, Stephen Vanderbeck, Jean Van Vleet, Joan Van Wienen, Jory Vargas, Robert Vatterrodt, Deborah Vatterrodt, Spencer Verplank, David Vespo, Michael Viczai, Maria Vogtlin, Robin Waldron, Curtis Walter, Gayle Ward, Roberta Wardell, Donald Warne, Walter Warner, Debra Warner, Richard Webb, Brenda Wells, Elaine White, Gayle Whitworth, Mary Wiechnik, Walter Winandy, Jerrold Wirick, Paula Wise, Danny Witowski, Patricia Wolff, Dean Wolters, Connie Wood, John Wood, Larry Wright, Clifford Wysocki, Gregory Yacko, Marian Yates, Alan Yugo, Da vid Zabrdac, Cheryl Zajack, Carla Zeman, Robert Zubek, Susan Zudak, Jerome Zych, Mary 168— Personality Otis Clifton, Mike Galanis, and Marian Jellicoe, Jane Clark, sit and have a chat. College bound juniors take the PSAT test to prepare them for the SAT test. Personality— 169 Class of 1 970 We are on top— there is The senior class officers are, (l-r); vice-president, Ray Fink, secretary, Debby Taseff, president, John Draper and treasurer, Jan Morfee. The senior class executive board members are, bottom row; Barb Joyce, Cindy Sabo, Karen Montgomery, Alice McCorkle, Vena Rainford, 2nd row; Marla Williams, Lynda Housekeeper, Kathy Harms, Abbie Vincent, Karen Leonhardt, 3rd row; Debbie Fasel, Nancy Clarke, Terry Thrash, Mike Stewart, Kathy Borch, 4th row; Phil Genetos, Matt Lovegrove, Jerry Mackulak, Mike Thompson, Vic Volom. no turning back; we await the future As graduates, the Class of ' 70 could look back on a senior year marked with a number of achievements. The first major project of the year was the construction of a float for the Homecoming parade. It ' s In the Bag-Dad captured third place along with many admiring glances for its creativity and originality. The class used movie titles to carry out the theme of We ' re Shooting For a Vic- tory during its second consecutive suc- cessful attempt at Spirit Week. Cries of Roll ' Em, sunglasses, red lipstick, as- cots, berets and various other gimmicks were used throughout the week to help capture the spirit stick once again. A large crowd turned out for each per- formance of the senior-sponsored class play. Best Laid Plans, a comedy invol- ving the antics of a spy ring. Preceding graduation a select group of seniors decided to leave the balance of their class treasury to the Henry Berg- ham Fund to help defray the hospital personal expenses of the family of the former teacher at MHS. On Tuesday, June 2, 1970, the class of ' 70 made its final appearance at MHS— joining the ranks of MHS alumni. The class of 1970 ' s salutatorian is Lynda Housekeeper. The class of 1970 ' s valedictorian is Lois Neitzel. The top ten are, bottom row; Vena Rainford, Jerry Breed, Kris Lynch, Paul Pieroni, 2nd row; Sue Hill, Bob Bowser, Anastasia Julovich. Activities— 171 ‘It’s in the Bag— Dad’ Senior class float takes 3rd Absher, Tomas Adams, Michael Anderson, Jean Anderson, Randall Anderson, Sabra Andrews, Donna Andros, Peter Angelov, Georgia Aquino, Jennifer Arnold, Karin Ashley, Nancy Baker, Rebecca Balunda, David Balunda, Richard Barker, Michael Baker, Virginia Behnke, Catherine Bendt, Michal Benedict, Blake Benson, Michael Bently, Linda Bernard, Michelle Bielak, John Bikoff, Danila Bikos, Daniel Blagg, Donald Blane, Karen Blank, John Bohn, Russell Boice, Jerry 172-Personality place during Homecoming weekend Born, Bruce Bowser, Robert Boyer, Jeffrey Brackett, Janet Breed, Jerome Broschart, Janet Brumley, Guy Brzoska, Donna Buchko, Marcia Buggie, Linda Buhring, David Bulatovich, Donald Bumbales, Linda Burkhart, Dennis Burkhart, Esther Personality— 173 Breed, Fink, and Neitzel Three seniors are chosen as Senior couple, Gayle Cieszkiewicz and Gerry Mohammed, spend time together after school. Burt, Dennis Butler, Terry Cambell, Nelson Carl, Andrea Carpenter, Patricia Castagna, Margret Cekarmis, Lana Christoff, Mary Church, Jeffrey Churilla, Charlene Cidulka, Diana Cieszkiewicz, Gayle Clark, Brenda Clarke, Nancy Clement, Cynthia Collins, Robert Collins, Susan Combs, Leslie Cook, Donald Cook, Thomas Crosby, Larry Crouch, Thomas Cullimore, Phillip Culp, Gary 174— Personality 1970 National Merit finalists Czazasty, Diane Daugherty, Daniel Daugherty, William Demaree, Douglas De St. Jean, Thomas De Young, Howard Dobis, Robin Dogan, Donald Domianus, Marsha Downey, Karen Draper, John Drew, Martha Driscoll, Elizabeth Dunklau, Linda Duran, Nancy Durk, Patricia Earnest, Collen Eich, Susan Eich, William Evans, Linda Everett, Edward Everett, William Faitz, Jerome Farkas, Deborah Fasel, Debbie Fieler, Patricia Fink, Raymond Fortunak, Mary Francis, Karen Francis, Kathy Personality— 175 Women’s Federated Assn, presents $25 bonds Nine from Class of 1970 receive Franz, Rae Ann Freeman, Margaret Fugate, Mitchell Fulmer, Charlotte Gaboyan, Timothy Gallo, Nora Gardner, Patti Genetos, Phillip Georgillis, Steven Gerbick, Kenneth Gilbert, James Gill, Cheryl Goolesby, Robert Goranovich, Roseann Gott, Patti Granger, Mark Green, Richard Grossheim, Sandra Groza, Dean Gut, Ronald Haas, John Hacker, Robert Hamilton, George Hargis, Larry Harlow, Shirley Harms, Cathy Harris, John Harris, Randal Harris, Richard Harris, Stephen 176-Personality first “Super-Senior” award Henik, John Henke, Duwayne Herzog, Roxie Hicks, Wallace Highsmith, Keith Hill, Susan Hogan, Michael Homeier, Diane Homoky, Denise Hopper, Patricia Housekeeper, Lynda Hoy, Thomas Huffmaster, Jon Ifyu, Ronald Jackson, Joanne Jaskolka, Jill Jocic, Milorad Johnson, Peter Johnson, Terry Johnston, Florence Jones, Robbie Jones, Robert Joyce, Barbara Julovich, Anastasia We ' re Number 1 , We ' re Number 1 , yell the se- nior varsity football players. Personality— 177 Senior play is ' Top Secret’ ‘The Best Laid Plans’ was chosen Senior Peg Robinson, Celia Pilgrim, expresses her opinion about her husband ' s future job. Kakouris, Louis Karagas, Mark Karsten, Fred Keaveney, Russell Kelner, Steven Kensey, Marla Killens, Katherine Kizer, Karen Klahn, Debra Kloc, Anthony Knopp, Laurel Koby, Darrell Koch, Donald Koehler, Robert Kolbert, Linda Kopanda, Joseph Krafft, David Kraynik, Rosemary 178— Personality for final play of the year Kurtis, Denise Kusmiz, Michelle Langham, Jeffrey Le Counte, Margaret Le Drew, Denise Lenchis, Diane Leonhardt, Karen Leshk, Karen Lessig, James Lietzan, Deborah Lines, Patricia Lorandos, Deborah Long, Cynthia Lovegrove, Matthew Luck, Jacqueline Luebcke, Barbara Luedtke, Glen Luttinen, Charles Lynch, Kristine Machnik, Rosanne Mackulak, Gerald Maddox, Jackie Mahon, Carmen Malec, Linda Malec, Patricia Mangione, Marilyn Marler, William Marsee, Deborah Martens, Connie Masak, Richard Personality— 179 Old-Engl ish style Seniors receive their announce Mathis, Janice Matykiewicz, Gwen Maxey, Roger McCabe, Larry McCade, Peggy McCorkle, Alice McNary, Timothy Merrell, Kenneth Mersot, Ruthann Michael, Terry Mick, Donna Mikulich, Katherine Miller, Deborah Milosovich, Michael Minard, Terry Minnich, Russell Minniti, Linda Mohamed, Gerald Montgomery, Karen Montgomery, Kathy Moore, David Morfee, Janice Morosin, Susan Morriston, Linda Mosak, Mark Myers, Robert A. Myers, Robert R. Neitzel, Lois Nelson, Glen Newlin, Georgia 180— Personality merits as graduation approaches Nichols, Hubert Nichols, Larry Nichols, Richard Nicholas, Victoria Niksch, Douglas Noel, James Olsen, Sandra Oprish, Marian Oros, John Senior Vic Volom shows his feelings against Ho- bart the night before the big game. Owen, Michael Owen, Nancy Owens, Terry Parker, Bruce Parker, Diane Parsons, Joy Patty, Charles Pavlecich, James Pavlench, Michelle Pawlicki, Judy Pawlicki, Margaret Peda, Christine Peters, Gregory Petrovich, Patrick Philpott, Connie Personality— 181 May 1 8, 1 970 Seniors partake in unspoken Pierce, Robert Pieroni, Paul Pomroy, Greg Popovich, Nicholas Rainford, Vena Randazzo, Andrew Reberg, David Rhoades, Dale Richardson, Janice Richmond, Kenneth Riester, Eric Robertson, Mark Robinson, Peggy Robinson, Glen Rodich, Sally tradition of “Senior Ditch Day” Rose, Danny Sabo, Cindy Sam, Debra Sappenfield, Diana Schafer, Roman Schleicher, Cheryl Schleicher, Kathy Schlesinger, Andrew Schmuck, Martha Schoon, Eugene Schubick, Bruce Schultz, Emily Schultz, Lonnie Scott, Delight Scott, Elaine Seale, Kerry Sears, Denise Semplinski, Karen Shebat, Diana Shocaroff , T erry Shudick, Patricia Shultz, Michael Shuman, Rhae Sikes, Carolyn Sikes, Christine Sills, Pamela Simons, David Sliwa, Barbara Smith, Janice Smith, Roger Personality— 183 Neitzel receives award DAR award for good citizen Spaeth, Deborah Spanos, Louis Springer, James Stanko, Dennis Stewart, Michael Stobaugh, Robert Stock, Dianne Stockier, Dana Stockwell, Susan Stofa, Christine Stoikowitz, Thomas Stolzmann, David Storey, William Strong, Mary Sumner, Clifford Sumurdy, Ralph Sunyog, Alex Susterich, Fred Svihra, Edward Sweeney, Barbara Taber, Deborah Tait, Jean Talmadge, David Tancos, Andrew Tancos, John Taseff, Deborah Taylor, Arbie Taylor, Grace Taylor, Roxane Thien, Jack 184— Personality ship is given to a senior girl Thoesen, Randolph Thompson, Michael Thrash, Teresa Thureanos, Victoria Tompkins, Karen Townsley, James Tozier, Terry Tretter, Debra Trigger, James Trowbridge, Judith Underwood, Gary Urban, Charles Uremovich, George Ursinyi, Patricia Vanderbeck, Charlotte Vargas, Ruben Varga, Mary Van Handel, Karen Vasas, David Vatterrodt, Lawrence Verbick, Pamela Senior Debbie Lietzan helps show class spirit by making signs for the bonfire. Vincent, Arbie Volom, Victor Wachter, Barbara Delegates chosen Six MHS students participate Wagner, Nicky Wanthal, Lois Watkins, Marilyn Webster, Gary Wager, Linda Wesley, Alan West, William White, James Wickberg, Martha Wilding, Richard Wiley, Peggy Williams, Lonnie Williams, Marla Wilson, Bruce Wilson, Jennifer Wolff, Kevin Wood, Betsy Wotherspoon, Marcella Wright, Patricia Wydro, Linda Zaganas, Margaret Zapinski, Terrence Zart, Jill Zona, David Zych, Joe 186— Personality in Girl ' s and Boy ' s State Greg Hall Born March 3, 1952 Died November 6, 1969 Seniors Dan Dougherty and Rich Balunda spend their lunch hours fooling around. BOVS AND GIRL ' S STATE DELEGATES- (l-r) BOTTOM ROW: Debbie Rogers, Marla Williams, SECOND ROW: Kathy Montgomery, Betsy Wood, Lois Neitzel, Vena Rainford, THIRD ROW: David Stolzman, Gerry Breed, Ray Fink, Phil Genetos Personality— 187 Lunchtime studying is sometimes necessary as evidenced by Lois Neitzel. Leading the Pirates at the spirit week pep assem- bly is Joe Kopanda. High school fun is left behind As the tassels turn 188-Personality seniors become alumni starting careers Senior Directory THOMAS M. ABSHER Jr. Hi-Y 2; Prom Comm. 3; Football 2,3,4. MICHAEL C. ADAMS Jr. Hi-Y 2; Spanish Club; Executive Board 2; Prom Comm. 3; All-Conference Football Team 4; Foot- ball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4. ATHIE ANASTOS RANDALL A. ANDERSEN Jr. Hi-Y 2; Executive Board 3; Prom Comm. 3; Base- ball 2,3. HOLLY ANDERSON FHA 3,4; FTA 3,4; Sunshine Society 4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3. Keeping up with the beat of the music at dances was no problem for Mickey Adams. JEAN ANDERSON DONNA F. ANDREWS FTA 2,3,4; FHA 2,3. PETER ANDROS Pep Club 2,3; Prom Comm. 3. GEORGIA ANGELOV Spanish Club 2,3; Thespians 3,4; GAA 2,3; Speech Club 2, 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3,4; Pepteens 4; Play Cast 3,4. JENNIFER AQUINO GAA 2,3; Latin Club 2; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm. 3. KARIN ARNOLD German Club 2,3; FTA 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; World Affairs Forum 4; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm. 3. NANCY ASHLEY Choir 2,3,4. REBECCA BAKER FTA 2,3; GAA 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Executive Board 2,3,4; Human Relations 4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3; Cheerleader 3,4; Pepteen 2; MERRILLVUE Business Mgr. 4; Home- coming Queen Candidate 4. DAVID BALUNDA Pep Club 4; Prom Comm. 3. RICHARD BALUNDA Latin Club 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; 2nd PI. Latin Club Re- gional Contest; Executive Board 3. MICHAEL A. BARKER VIRGINIA D. BARKER CATHERINE BEHNKE FHA 2; FSA 3; Executive Board 4; Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Prom Comm. 3; Pom- ettes 3,4; Bookkeeping Award 4. MICHAL BENDT BLAKE BENEDICT Hobart 2; Spanish 2. MICHAEL BENSON Latin Club 2; Play Comm. 4; Prom Comm. 3. LINDA BENTLEY MICHELLE BERNARD Honor Society 3, 4; National Forensic League 2,3,4; Thes- pians 2,3, President, 4; Play Comm. 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Cast 2,3,4; Fine Arts Revue 2,3,4. JOHN C. BIELAK DANILA BIKOFF Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; FTA 4; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm. 3. DANIEL BIKOS Wrestling Mgr. 3,4. ROBERT BISH DONALD BLAGG Executive Board 3; Track 2,3,4; Football 2,4; Cross Country 2. KAREN BLANE FSA 3, Vice-Pres. 4. RUSSELL BOHN Honor Society 4; Ex- ecutive Board 4; Prom Comm. 3. JERRY BOICE WILLIAM BOLAND Emerson H.S. 2,3; Human Relations 4; World Affairs Forum 4; Honor Society 4; Mirror Staff 4. THOMAS BOLVIN KATHRYN BORCH Pep Club 2,3,4; Ger- man Club 2; FTA 2; FSA 3,4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Executive Board 2,4; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Pepteen 3; Pom-Pom Girl 4; MERRILLVUE Aca- demics Ed. 4. BRUCE BORN Latin Club 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3. ROBERT BOWSER FTA 3,4; Honor So- ciety 2,3,4; Semi-Finalist, I.U. Language Honors Program, 3; Band 2,3, Vice-Pres. 4; Dance Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Band Award 4. JEFFREY BOYER JANET BRACKETT Spanish Club; Pep Club; Prom Comm. 3. JEROME BREED Speech Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Debate 3,4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; NFL 2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Student- Facul- ty Board 4, Chairman 3; Student Council 3,4; Speech Club Pres. 3; Debate Capt. 4; Prom Comm. 3; Boys ' State 3; National Merit Scholar 4; Pep Band 3,4; Football 2; English Award; Student Council Award; Social Studies Award. JANET BROSCHART GAA; Pep Club; Spanish Club; Prom Comm. 3; Gymnas- tics Team. STEVE BROWNFIELD Latin Club 2,3; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Speech Club 2; Merrillville Forensic League 2; Honor Society 2,3; Prom Comm.; Fine Arts Revue; Latin Award 3. DONNA BRZOSKA MARCIA BUCHKO LINDA BUGGIE DAVID BUHRING DONALD BULATOVICH Jr. Hi-Y 2; Executive Board 3. EVELYN BULATOVICH LINDA BUMBALES ESTHER BURKHART Latin Club 2,3; Medical Careers Club 2; FTA 3; Prom Comm.; Honorary award State Latin Test. DENNIS BURT Jr. Hi-Y 2; Prom Comm. 3; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2. TERRY BUTLER PepCIub; Prom Comm.; Intramurals. NELSON CAMPBELL ANDREA CARL FTA 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; GAA 2; Pep Club 2,3; Executive Board 3; Pom-Pom Girl 4; Prom Comm. PATRICIA CARPENTER CAROL CASKA SAM CASKA 190— Senior Directory MARGRET CASTAGNA LANA CEKARMIS Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; Student Council 2,3; GAA 2; Prom Comm, 3; Choir 3; Gymnastics 2. MARTIN CHNUPA MARY CHRISTOFF JEFF CHURCH Spanish Club 2; Honor Society 3,4; Basketball Team Statistician 2,3,4. CHARLENE CHURILLA Spanish Club; Pep Club; Human Relations Club; Play Comm; Prom Comm. DIANA CIDULKA FTA 3,4. GAYLE Cl ESZKI EWICZ Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2,3; Pep Teens 2, FTA 3,4; Stu- dent Council 4; World Affairs Club 4; Executive Board 2; World Affairs Club Treas. 4; Class Vice-Pres. 2; Prom Comm. 3; Play 3; Prom Queen Candidate 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Powder Puff Foot- ball 3. BRENDA CLARK Student Council 4; Human Relations Club 4; Spanish Club 2; FTA 2; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3; Choir 2,3,4. NANCY CLARKE FTA 3,4; Executive Board 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Choir 2,3,4; Treas. 4; Prom Comm. 3; Choir Award 4; Vocalteens 4. CINDY CLEMENT FTA 2,3; Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Quill Scroll 4; Student Council 2,3,4; Quill Scroll Historian 4; Prom Comm.; MER- RILLVUE Staff Album Ed. 3, Organiza- tions Ed. 4; Mirror staff 3; graduation usherette 3. ROBERT COLLINS SUSAN COLLINS Honor Society 4; Latin Club 3; Speech Club; Thespians; FHA; Play Comm.; Best Character Actress, 3; Cum laude National Latin Test; National Forensic League certificates- 1st 3, 2nd 4. LESLIE COMBS Spanish Club. CHRIS CONSTANTINIDES THOMAS COOK Prom Comm. 3. LARRY CROSBY MICHAEL CROUCH THOMAS CROUCH Band 2,3; Dance Band 2,3; Spanish Club 2,3. PHILLIP CULLIMORE Latin Club 2,3; Quill Scroll 3,4; Student Faculty Board 3; Thespians 3,4; Prom Comm.; Executive Board 3; Class Play 3; Fine Arts Revue 3. GARY CULP Class Pres. 4; Prom Comm.; Football 2; Executive Board 2. DIANE CZAZASTY DANIEL DAUGHERTY WILLIAM DAUGHERTY Prom Comm.; Tennis. ANDREW DELAROSA DOUGLAS DEMAREE Jr. Hi-Y; Spanish Club; Executive Board, 4; Prom Comm.; All-State Football Team 4; Football 2,3, 4; Track 2. THOMAS DE ST. JEAN German Club 3. HOWARD DE YOUNG ROBIN DOBIS Pep Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Quill Scroll 3,4; Treas. 4; Choir 2,3,4; Mirror staff 3; MERRILLVUE Staff 3,4; Ass ' t Copy Editor 3; Editor 4; Student Council 4; Executive Board 2; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm. 3; Year- book Journalism Award 4; Kent State University Summer Journalism Workshop 3; Ball State Journalism Workshop 4. DONALD DOGAN KAREN DOWNEY Spanish Club 2; FTA 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Language Hon- ors Club 3; Play Comm. 3,4; Prom Comm.; Library Award 4. JOHN DRAPER Jr. Hi-Y 2; Class Pres. 3, 4; Prom Comm.; Prom King; Mr. Basket- ball Nominee; West Point Academy Ap- pointment; Basketball 2,3,4; Cross Coun- try 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Executive Board 2 . MARTHA DREW BETSY DRISCOLL LINDA DUNKLAU Spanish Club 2; FTA 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Treas. 4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Choir Pres.; Play Usherette 2,3; Play 4; Prom Comm. 3; Prom Queen Candidate 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Basketball Home- coming Queen Candidate 4; Vocalteens 3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; MERRILLVUE Copy Ed. 4. PATRICIA DURK COLLEEN EARNEST SUSAN EICH Merrillville Leo Club. WILLIAM EICH LINDA EVANS Prom Comm. Senior Directory— 191 EDWARD EVERETT WILLIAM EVERETT Executive Board 4. JEROME FAITZ DEBORAH FARKAS Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2,3; FSA 3; Quill Scroll 3,4; Prom Comm.; Pep Teen 3; Mirror Staff 3; MERRILLVUE Staff 3,4; Ass ' t. Aca- demics Ed. 3; Album Ed. 4. GERALD FARSTER DEBBIE FASEL GAA 2; FHA 2; FTA 2, 3,4; Sec.; Prom Comm.; Pep Band 4; Band 2,3,4. LYNN FIELER Prom Comm. ROBERT FIFFER RAYMOND FINK Student Faculty Board 3,4; Honor Society 4; Class Vice-Pres. 4; Student Chairman of Student Faculty Board 4; Prom Comm.; MERRILLVUE Staff 4; Honorary Science Award 4; Bausch Lomb Science Award 4; Boys ' State Delegate 3; National Merit Scholar 4; Play 3; Track 3; Hobart High School 2. ARLENE FOREMSKI GAA MARY FORTUNAK Spanish Club 2; Honor Society 2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Histo- rian 3; Vice-Pres. 4; Prom Comm.; Play 2; District Vice-Pres. of FHA in Northwest Indiana. KAREN FRANCIS FHA; FSA; Prom Comm. KATHY FRANCIS FHA; FSA; Parlia- mentarian FHA; Prom Comm. RAE ANN FRANZ MARGARET FREEMAN Prom Comm. CHARLOTTE FULMER Play Comm.; 3 Year ' s Perfect Attendance. TIM GABOYAN Jr. Hi-Y; Prom Comm.; Football 2; Prom Candidate. NORA GALLO PATTI GARDNER Latin Club; Choir; GAA; Pep Club; Prom Comm.; Perfor- mance Grant from Indiana Central College. PHILLIP GENETOS Honor Society 2,3,4; Vice-Pres. 4; Student Council 3; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Treas. 2; Football Club 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Prom Comm.; Boys ' State Alternate 3; Math Award 4; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4. STEVEN GEORGILIS Prom Comm. KEN GERBICK Football 3; Track 4. JAMES GILBERT German Club; FTA; Executive Board 2,3; Prom Comm.; Foot- ball 2,3,4; Baseball. CHERYL GILL FHA 2,3,4; Prom Comm. ROBERT GOOLESBY Basketball; Track; Cross Country. ROSEANN GORANOVICH GAA 2,3; FHA 3; Prom Comm.; Business Machines Award 4. MARK GRANGER RICHARD GREEN Play Comm. 3,4; Prom Comm.; Scholastic Art Awards Contest— Certificate of Merit Award. SANDRA GROSSHEIM Spanish Club 2, 3; Student Council 2,3; FTA 2; Pep Club 2,3,4; Executive Board 2; Choir 2,3,4; Prom Comm.; Lowell High School 3. DEAN GROZA RONALD GUT JOHN HAAS Jr. Hi-Y; Prom Comm.; Re- serve Football. ROBERT HACKER CAROL HALSALL NANCY HALSALL JUDY HAMRICK GEORGE HAMILTON HADLEY HANSON LARRY HARGIS Prom Comm.; Track; Cross Country; Basketball. SHIRLEY HARLOW CATHY HARMS GAA 2,3,4; German Club 2,3; Pep Club 4; Pom-Pom Girl 4; Honor Society 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 2,3; Choir 3,4; Vocalteens 4; Gymnastics Team 2,3,4; Volleyball Team 2,3,4; Executive Board 3,4. JOHN HARRIS RANDALL HARRIS RICHARD HARRIS Baseball 2,3,4; Ten- nis; Track. STEVE HARRIS Executive Board 3,4; Student Council 3; Band 2,3; Pep Band 2, 3; Dance Band 2,3; Prom Comm.; Wres- tling 2,3. JOHN HENIK Spanish Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 4; FTA 4; Human Relations Club 4; World Affairs Forum 4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 4; Art Award at Summer Workshop at Ball State University; Cheer- leader 4. DUWAYNE HENKE Pep Club; Calumet High School 2; Perfect Attendance. ROXIE HERZOG Choir 2,3,4. WALLACE HICKS KEITH HIGHSMITH SUE HILL FTA 3,4; Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Vice-Pres. 4; Student Council 2; Honor Society 2,3,4; Executive Board 2,3; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm.; Pep Teen 2. JOHN HITCHCOCK MICHAEL HOGAN Football 2. DIANE HOMEIER German Club 2; Pep Club 2,3,4; FSA 3,4; President; Prom Comm.; Guidance Assistant, 2. DENISE HOMOKY LYNDA HOUSEKEEPER Speech Club 2, 3,4; National Forensic League 3,4; FTA 2,3,4; FHA 2; Honor Society 2,3,4; NHS Executive Board 4; Band 2,3,4; Sec. 3; Pres. 4; Play Usherette; Prom Comm.; Perfect Attendance Award; Salutatorian; All Student Band USA Touring Europe; Pep Band 2,3,4; Executive Board 4. THOMAS HOY Pep Club 4; Prom Comm.; Drafting Award 4; Cross Country 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4. JON HUFFMASTER KAYOKA ICHIGE RONALD I FYU JOANNE JACKSON Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Prom Comm. JILL JASKOLKA Spanish Club 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; German Club 4; GAA 2; Pep Club 4; Prom Comm.; Debate Team. MILORAD JOCIC PETER JOHNSON Cross Country 3,4; Track 3. TERRY JOHNSON Football 2,4. FLORENCE JOHNSTON German Club 2,3; GAA 4; Choir 2,3,4. ROBBIE JONES ROBERT JONES Play 3. BARBARA JOYCE Honor Society 2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4; Vice-Pres. 3; Sec. 4; FTA 3, 4; Executive Board 3,4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm.; GAA Award; Pom Pom Girl; Gymnastics. RICHARD JUAREZ ANASTASIA JULOVICH Medical Careers Club 2; Latin Club 2,3,4; Sec. 4; Speech Club 2,3,4; Treas. 3; Sec. 4; Honor So- ciety 2,3,4; Pres. 4; World Affairs Forum 4; Student Council 3,4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 3; Fine Arts Revue; Latin Award 4; Latin Honors Program; National Merit Student; Student Faculty Board 3,4. LOUIS KAKOURIS JOSEPH KALEMBER KERRY KARAGAS MARK KARAGAS Wrestling 2,3. FRED KARSTEN RUSS KEAVENEY Student Council 3; Vice-Pres. 3; Executive Board 2,3; Jr. Hi- Y; Class President 2; Prom Comm.; Wres- tling 2,3,4; Wrestling Sectional Champ 2, 3,4; Calumet Conference Champ 3; Cap- tain Wrestling 4; Football 2. DEBBIE KELLENBURGER STEVE KELNER Spanish Club 2,3,4; FTA 4; German Club; Speech Club 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Honor Society; Honors Pro- gram Chairman 4; Foreign Language Hon- ors Program (Mexico) 3; Optimist Club Award; Suburban Federated Womans Club Award; Super Senior. MARLA KENSEY Honor Society; Span- ish Club 2; Sunshine Society 3,4; Corre- sponding Secretary; FTA 4; Band. HAZEL KERN KAREN KIZER Pep Club 2; Prom Comm.; Mirror Staff 4. DEBRA KLAHN Medical Careers Club 2, 3,4; Human Relations Club 4; German Club; Pep Club; Vice-Pres. Medical Careers Club; Prom Comm. 192— Senior Directory ANTHONY KLOC ROBERT KMETZ LAUREL KNOPP DARRELL KOBY DONALD KOCH ROBERT KOEHLER LINDA KOLBERT Pep Club 2,3; Prom Comm. JOE KOPANDA German Club 3; Jr. Hi- Y 2; RAC 4; Prom Comm. 3; Football 2, 3,4; Baseball 2; Wrestling 2; Track 3,4. ROSEMARY KRAYNIK FSA 3,4; Sec. 4; Business Award 4. DENISE KURTIS FTA 2,3,4; Vice-Pres.; FHA, Treas.; Spanish Club; Honors Pro- gram Organization; Prom Comm.; Home Ec Award 4; Spanish Award 4; Honors Program Participant to Mexico 3; Gradu- ation Usherette. CHRISTINE KYRES JEFF LANGHAM Prom Comm.; Wrestling 2,3,4. DAVID LATHROP Choir 2,3,4. MARGARET LE COUNTE Medical Ca- reers Club 2; Spanish Club 2,3,4; GAA 3; Spanish Honors Program 3; FTA 3,4; World Affairs Club 4; Prom Comm.; 3 Years ' Perfect Attendance. DENISE LE DREW Speech Club; German Club; FTA; Student Council; Executive Board 2; Prom Comm.; Certificate of Merit Scholastic Art Awards Competition; Gymnastic Team; 1st in State Intermediate Trampoline 3; 1st in State Advanced Trampoline 4. DIANE LENCHIS KAREN LEONHARDT Executive Board 4; Bookstore assistant 4. KAREN LESHK GAA; World Affairs Forum; Prom Comm.; Gymnastics Team. DEBORAH LIETZAN PATRICIA LINES DEBORAH LORANDOS FTA 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2,3; Mirror Staff 3,4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Honor So- ciety 3,4; GAA 3,4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 2,3; Play Usherette; Pep Teen; Gymnastics. CYNTHIA LONG MATTHEW LOVEGROVE JACQUELINE LUCK Prom Comm.; Of- fice assistan t. BARBARA LUEBCKE Sunshine Society 3; FSA 4; Prom Comm. GLEN LUEDIKE CHARLES LUTTINEN Jr. Hi-Y 2; Pep Club 4; Prom Comm.; Band 2,3,4; Foot- ball Manager 2,3. KRISTIN LYNCH Student Council; Ger- man Club; Thespians; Speech Club. ROSANNE MACHNIK GAA; FHA 2,3,4; Historian FHA; Sunshine Society; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 3; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award 4; Pow- derpuff Football 2. GERALD MACKULAK Pep Club 4; Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 2,3; Pep Band 2,3; Golf 3,4; Executive Board 2,4; MERRILLVUE Staff 4; Honor Society 3,4; Fine Arts Re- vue 3. JACKIE MADDOX FHA; NFL; Drama; GAA; Play Comm.; Choir; Band. CARMEN MAHON LINDA MALEC Pep Club 2; Prom Comm. PATRICIA MALEC WILLIAM MARLER Band 2,3,4; Vocal- teens 4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4; Prom Comm. DEBORAH MARSEE CONNIE MARTENS ROBERT MARTIN RICHARD MASAK JANICE MATHIS Honor Society 2,3,4; GAA 2,3,4; German Club 2, 3; FTA 3; Quilll Scroll 3,4; Vice-Pres. 4; Prom Comm.; Gymnastics; Mirror Staff— Co- editor 4. ROBERT MATTHEWS GWEN MATYKIEWICZ Pep Club 4; Prom Comm.; Pom-Pom Girl. ROGER MAXEY PETER MAYS REX McADOO ALICE McCORKLE Student Council 2,3, 4; Secretary 4; Executive Board 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Pres. 4; Sec. 3; Spanish Club 2; Speech Club 2; Cheerleader 2; Prom Comm.; Prom Server 2; Play Ush- erette 3; Football Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; GAA 2,3; Gymnastics 3; FSA 2; Choir 2,3,4; Graduation Usherette 3. TIM McNARY Prom Comm.; Track 3,4. KENNETH MERRELL RUTHANN MERSOT TERRY MICHAEL DONNA MICK KATHERINE MIKULICH Pep Club 2; Latin Club 2,3; FTA 2,3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm. DEBORAH MILLER GALE MILLER Hi-Y; Football 2; Base- ball 2. TERRY MINARD Student Council 4; Speech Club 2,3,4; Treas. 4; National Forensic League 2,3,4; Thespians 3,4; Treas. 4; Play Comm. 2,3,4; Mirror Staff 3; MERRILLVUE Staff-Photographer 4; Graduation Usherette 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 3; Fine Arts Revue 3,4. RUSSELL MINNICH Pep Band; Perfect Attendance 2; Art Citation 2. LINDA MINNITI GAA 2,3,4; German Club; FTA; Play Comm.; Prom Comm.; Pom-Pom Girl; Gymnastics 2,3,4. GERALD MOHAMED Jr. Hi-Y 2; Prom Comm.; Football 3,4; Basketball 2; Track 2,4. KAREN MONTGOMERY FTA 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 4. KATHY MONTGOMERY FTA; 2nd Vice- Pres.; Pep Club 2,3; Student Faculty Board 3,4; Executive Board 3; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm.; Girls ' State Delegate; Pomette; Basketball Queen Candidate 4. DAVID MOORE Cross Country-Team Captain; Track. JANICE MORFEE Spanish Club 2; FTA 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; Quill Scroll 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Vice-Pres. 4; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm. 3; Prom Queen Candidate 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Pom- Pom Girl 4; Vocalteens 3,4; Class Trea- surer 3,4; Graduation Usherette; MER- RILLVUE Staff 3,4; Layout Ed. 4; Mir- ror Staff 3; Gordon ' t Teenboard Repre- sentative 4. SUSAN MOROSIN Latin Club 2,3; FTA 2,3,4; Pres. 4; Speech Club 3,4; National Forensic League 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Debate Team 3,4; Thespians 4; Pep Club 2; Play Comm. 3,4; Prom Comm.; Student Director 4; MCTA Scholarship 4. LINDA MORRISTON DENISE MUDRICH ROBERT MYERS RAC; Prom Comm.; Football. LOIS NEITZEL Debate 3, Speech Club 2, 3,4; Pres. 4; Student Council 4; National Forensic League 2,3,4; Medical Careers Club 2; Latin Club 2,3; Honor Society 2, 3,4; Math Club 3; Play Comm. 2,3,4; Prom Comm.; 1st Place Merrillville High School National Math Contest 3; Semi- finalist-Latin Honors Abroad Program 3; Girls ' State Delegate 3; DAR Award 4; National Merit Scholar 4; Valedictorian; Typing Award 4; English Award 4. GLEN NELSON Prom Comm.; Executive Board 4. HUBERT NICHOLS RICHARD NICHOLS VICTORIA NICOLAS Play Comm.; 1 Year Perfect Attendance. DOUGLAS NIKSCH Jr. Hi-Y 2; Basket- ball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; RAC— Treas. 4; Prom Comm.; All-Con- ference Football; Honorable Mention All- State Football. JAMES NOEL Prom Comm.; Football 4; Wrestling 3,4; Track 3. MARIAN OPRISH German Club 2,3; Pep Club 2; FTA 2,3,4; Sunshine Society 2,3; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm. Senior Directory— 193 JOHN OROS RICHARD OTTERMAN MICHAEL OWEN TERRY OWENS BRUCE PARKER JOY PARSONS GAA 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Human Relations Club 4; Honor Society 3,4; Play Comm. 3,4; Prom Comm.; Pow- derpuff Football 2,3,4. CHARLES PATTY Jr. Hi-Y; RAC; Prom Comm.; Football 2,3,4; Baseball; Wres- tling 2,3,4. JAMES PAVLECICH JUDY PAWLICKI Pep Club 2,3; Prom Comm.; Pomettes 3; Mirror Staff 4. MARGARET PAWLICKI Pep Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; FTA 4; FSA 3; Ger- man Club 2; Prom Comm.; Hoosier Scho- larship Award 4; Scholastic Art Certificate of Merit 3; Pom-Pom Girl 3; Federated Senior Women ' s Art Award 4. CHRISTINE PEDA Spanish Club 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Medical Careers Club 2; GAA 3; Prom Comm. WILLARD PENDERGRASS GREGORY PETERS Prom Comm.; Cross Country 2. PATRICK PETROVICH CONNIE PHILPOTT Spanish Club 3; Speech Club 2; FTA— 1st Vice-Pres. 4; Debate Team; Spanish Club Historian 4; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm.; Honor So- ciety; 3rd Degree in National Forensic League; semifinalist Language Honors Pro- gram 4. ROBERT PIERCE PAUL PIERONI Honor Society 2,3,4; Prom Comm.; Drum Major Award 4; Cross Country 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4. GREG POMROY Pep Club; Prom Comm.; Track 3. NICHOLAS POPOVICH VENA RAINFORD Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2,3,4; Pres. 3; Honor Society 2,3,4; Treas. 4; Student Council 4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Executive Board 2,3,4; Play Comm. 2,3,4; Prom Comm.; Girls ' State Delegate; 3 Years ' Perfect Attendance; Pep Teen 2; Class Treas. 2; Mirror Staff 3; MERRILL- VUE Staff 3,4; Managing Ed. 4; Gradu- ation Usherette 3. ANDREW RANDAZZO Senior Concert Choir 2,3,4; 1st Place at Singing Contest (Solo Ensembles). DAVID REBERG Executive Board 2,3; Jr. Hi-Y 2; RAC 4; Class Vice-Pres. 3; Prom Comm.; Cross Country 3; Basket- ball 3,4; Football 4; Track 2,3,4; Mr. Basketball Candidate 4; MERRILLVUE Staff 4. DALE RHOADES Track 2. JANICE RICHARDSON Pep Club 2; Spanish Club 2,3; GAA 2,3; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm. KENNETH RICHMOND One Year Perfect Attendance; Science Award 4. ERIC RIESTER Latin Club 2; Prom Comm.; Golf 2,3. MARK ROBERTSON Jr. Hi-Y; Prom Comm.; Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Mir- ror Staff 3; MERRILLVUE Staff 3,4. PEGGY ROBINSON Honor Society 2,3, 4; German Club 2; FTA 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Sec. 4; Thespians 4; Prom Comm.; Choir 2,3,4; Sec. 4; Executive Board 3; Mirror Staff 3,4; Sports Ed. 4; Play Cast 4; Ball State University Journalism Workshop 4; Journalism Award— Newspaper 4. SALLY RODICH FSA 4. LISA ROEPSTORFF German Club 2,3,4; Vice-Pres.; FTA 2,3,4; Play Comm. 2; Prom Comm. DEBRA ROGERS Pep Club 2,3; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Student Faculty Board 3,4; Vice Chairman 3; T reas. 3,4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 3; Girls ' State Alternate; Choir; Vocalteens; Student Council Award 4. RAY ROSE Wrestling. MARGARET RUSAK Pep Club. CINDY SABO German Club 2,3,4; Medi- cal Careers Club 3,4; National Forensic League 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm.; Perfect Atten- dance 3; Semi-Finalist in Indiana Uni- versity Honors Program-German; Debate Team. DEBRA SAM Speech Club 2,3,4; National Forensic League 3,4; Debate 3,4; Latin Club 2,3; FTA 3,4; FHA 2,3; Medical Ca- reers Club 3; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 3; Fine Arts Revue 4. DIANA SAPPENFIELD Speech Club 3; Fine Arts Revue 3; Play Comm. 3. KATHY SCHLEICHER Pep Club 2,3; Spanish Club 2; Prom Comm. ANDREW SCHLESINGER MARTHA SCHMUCK Human Relations Club; Choir 2,3,4; German Club 2,3,4. EUGENE SCHOOL Executive Board 4. DELIGHT SCOTT FTA 2, Pep Club 2,3,4; Speech Club 2; Pep Teens 3; Pomette 4; Play Comm. 2; Mirror Staff 3,4; Features Ed. 4; Prom Comm.; Spanish Club 2; Choir 2 . BRUCE SCHUBICK Band; Wrestling. ANDREW SCHULATZ EMILY SCHULTZ Latin Club 2; Pep Club 2,3; Medical Careers Club 2,3,4; Sec., Pres.; Play Comm. 2,3; Prom Comm.; Student Council 2; Choir 2,3,4; Pep Teen 3; Federated Women ' s Junior Scholarship Award 4. DAVE SCHURG Latin Club 2; Executive Board 3; Prom Comm.; Wrestling 2,3; Track 2. ELAINE SCOTT FSA; FTA; Sunshine Society; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. KERRY SEALE Executive Board 2; FHA 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Spanish Club 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm.; Semi-Finalist Language Honors Program. DENISE SEARS KAREN SEMPLINSKI Pep Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; GAA 2,3,4; Treas. 3; Prom Comm.; Cheerleader 3,4; Gymnastics 2,3, 4; Choir 2,3,4; Tennis Team 3,4; Execu- tive Board 3. SHERYL SHELL TERRY SHOCAROFF PATRICIA SHUDICK FTA 2,3,4; Latin Club; Band; Math Club; Honor Society 3, 4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm.; Outstanding Senior by Optimist Club. MICHAEL SHULTZ RHAE SHUMAN CAROLYN SIKES Powderpuff Football 2. CHRISTINE SIKES FHA; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm. PAMELA SILLS GAA 2,3,4; FTA 3; Ger- man Club 2,3; Executive Board 4; Play Comm. 3; Prom Comm.; Gymnastics 2,3, 4; Volleyball 2,3; Pom-Pom Girl 3,4. DAVID SIMMONS BARBARA SLIWA Pep Club 2,3; Prom Comm.; Pom-Pom Girl 3,4. JANICE SMITH ROGER SMITH Football 2,3. DEBORAH SPAETH FSA 3; Pep Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Student Council 3,4; Prom Comm.; Graduation Usherette 3; Choir 2,3,4; Vocalteens 4. LOUIS SPANOS Spanish Club; Prom Comm. JAMES SPRINGER Baseball; Executive Board. MICHAEL STEWART Speech Club 2,3,4; National Forensic League 2,3,4; Debate Team 2; Mirror Staff 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Executive Board 3,4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 3,4; Junior Play 3. ROBERT STOBAUCH DANASTOCKLER CHRISTINE STOFA THOMAS STOLKOWITZ DAVID STOLZMANN German Club 2,3, 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Speech Club 4; Senior Play 3,4; Prom Comm.; National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commenda- tion; Speech Award 4. WILLIAM STOREY MARY STRONG CLIFF SUMNER Latin Club 3; Track 2, 3. 194— Senior Directory DOUG SUMURDY Jr. Hi-Y; Latin Club 2; Prom Comm.; Wrestling 2; Track 2; MER- RIVILLVUE Staff 3,4; Mirror Staff 3. ALEX SUNYOG Golf 3,4; Wrestling 3,4. FRED SUSTERICH ED SVIHRA Jr. Hi-Y 2; Latin Club 2,3; Executive Board 2,3; Honor Society 4; Prom Comm.; Band. BARBARA SWEENEY Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; Speech Club 2,3,4; National Forensic League 2,3,4; Prom Comm.; Fine Arts Revue 3; Play 3,4. WENDELL SZCZERBA DEBORAH TABER Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2; FTA 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 2,3; Fine Arts Revue; Three Years Perfect Attendance. JEAN TAIT Spanish Club; Speech Club; Medical Careers Club; FTA; World Affairs Forum; Human Rleations Club; Prom Comm.; Spanish Honors Program. DAVID TALMADGE Pep Club 4; Prom Comm.; Wrestling 2. ANDREW TANCOS JOHN TANCOS DEBBY TASEFF Spanish Club 2; FTA 2, 3,4; Student Council 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Sec. 4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Choir 2,3; Sec. 2,3; Class Sec. 2,3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 3; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Reserve Cheerleader 3; Pepteen 2; Mirror Staff 3; Prom Queen 3; MERRILLVUE Staff 3,4; Activities Ed. 4. ARBIE TAYLOR GRACE TAYLOR Sunshine Society 2,3, 4; Recording Sec. 4; Vice-Pres. 3; GAA 2; Pep Club 3,4; Prom Comm. ROXANE TAYLOR Pep Club 2,3,4; Span- ish Club 2,3; FTA 3,4; Executive Board 2, 3; Student Council 2,3,4; Corres. Sec. 3; Prom Comm.; Basketball Homecoming Queen; Band 2,3; Student Anonymous for Gary Post. JACK THIEM Jr. Hi-Y;Tennis 4; Track 2. RANDOLPH THOESEN MICHAEL THOMPSON Executive Board 4; Dance Band; Pep Band; Track 2; Cross Country 2. TERESA THRASH Pep Club 2; FTA 2,3, 4; Honor Society 3,4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Speech Club 2,3; National Forensic League 2,3; Latin Club 2,3,4; Treas. 3; Pres. 4; Quill Scroll Pres. 4; Thespians 3,4; Sec. 4; Executive Board 4; Student Council 4; Play Comm. 2,3,4; Prom Comm.; Post Tribune Award 4; Pep Band 3,4; Dance Band 3,4; Band 2,3,4; Treas. 4; Play Cast 3,4; Mirror Staff 3,4; Co-editor 4. VICKI THUREANOS Pep Club 2,3;Span- ish Club 2; Choir 2; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 2; Graduation Usherette 3. RICHARD TIMPE Perfect Attendance 2. KAREN TOMPKINS FTA 2,3,4; Sunshine Society 2,3; Treas. 3; FHA 4; Spanish Club 2,3; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 3; Honor Society. JAMES TOWNSLEY TERRY TOZIER JAMES TRIGGER Track 2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4. JUDITH TROWBRIDGE Prom Comm.; Choir 2,3,4. GARY UNDERWOOD CHARLES URBAN Prom Comm. GEORGE UREMOVICH RAC 4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Play Cast 4; Football 2,3,4; Baseball; Track 2,3,4; Mr. Football Candidate; Mr. Basketball Candidate. PATRICIA URSINYI Speech Club 2,3,4; German Club 2; Human Relations Club 4; World Affairs Forum 4; FSA 4. MARYANN VALSE CHARLOTTE VANDERBECK FTA 3,4; German Club 2,3; FSA 4; GAA 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Prom Comm.; Shorthand Award 4. KAREN VAN HANDEL Prom Comm. FRANCES VARGA GAA 2; Sunshine Society 2,4; Medical Careers Club 4; Choir 2,3; Powderpuff Football 2. RUBEN VARGAS Track. DAVID VASAS Jr. Hi-Y 2; Prom Comm.; Football 2,3. ABBIE VINCENT Vocalteens. VIC VOLOM Pep Club 4; RAC 4; Pres. 4; Executive Board 3; Prom Comm.; Out- standing Senior of the Month; All-Con- ference Football; Football 2,3,4; Track 3, 4. DAVID VUKIN BARBARA WACHTER Spanish Club 2; Pep Club 2,3; Prom Comm. NICKY WAGNER GAA; German Club 3; Executive Board. LOIS WANTHAL Pep Club 3; Sunshine Society 4; Prom Comm.; Pom-Pom Girl 3. THERESA WARDELL MARILYN WATKINS GARY WEBSTER Honor Society 2,3,4; Jr. Hi-Y 2; Football 2,3,4. LINDA WEGER GAA 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Gymnastics 2,3,4. ALAN WESLEY BILL WEST Football 4. JAMES WHITE PAUL WHITWORTH MARTHA WICKBERG German Club 2,3; GAA 2; FTA 3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Sec.; Band Award 4; Mirror Staff 3,4; News Ed. 4. RICHARD WILDING PEGGY WILEY German Club 3; Latin Club 2,3; FTA 3,4; Sunshine Society 4; Roger Maxey erases to make a perfect paper. Play 3,4; Prom Com m.; Perfect Attendance. LONNIE WILLIAMS MARLA WILLIAMS GAA 2,3,4; Sec. 3; Pres. 4; FTA; Honor Society 2,3,4; World Affairs Forum 4; Vice-Pres.; Spanish Club Human Relations Club; Executive Board 2,3,4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 3; Gym- nastics 2,3,4; Volleyball Team 2,3,4; Con- cert Band; Marching Band; Dance Band. BRUCE WILSON Choir 2,3,4; Vocalteens. JENNIFER WILSON Pep Club 2,3; Span- ish Club 2; World Affairs Forum 4; Play Comm. 2,3. WESLEY WOLDT KEVIN WOLFF Latin Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Executive Board 2. BETSY WOOD Pep Club 2; Student Coun- cil 2,3,4; Pres. 4; FTA 2,3,4; German Club 2,3,4; Honor Society 2,3,4; FHA 3; Sun- shine Society 2,3; Pres. 3; Speech Club 3, 4; Debate 3,4; Prom Comm.; Play Comm. 2,3; Fine Arts Revue 3; Honor Student to Germany 3; Girls State 3; National Merit Commendation 3; Two Certificates of Merit from Scholastic Art Awards 4. MARCELLA WOTHERSPOON PATRICIA WRIGHT LINDA WYDRO Band; Pom-Pom Girl; Prom Comm. MARGARET ZAGANAS TERRY ZAPINSKI JOHN ZARADICH DAVID ZONA Pep Club 4; Spanish Club 2; Perfect Attendance 3,4; Track 4. JOE ZYCH Wrestling 2,4. Senior Directory— 195 Index Abel, Barbara 87,104,112,1 19, 162 Abrego, Eugene 140,162 Abrego, Jose 153 Absher, Thomas 128,129 Ackerman, Mark 120 Adair, Kendall R. 153 Adair, Shelby 153 Adams, Michael C. 68,128,129, 144,145,190 Adler, Marilyn R. 162 Aitken, Barbara A. 162 Albee Leonard E. 29,112,162 Alboar, B. 107 Alsop, David O. 16,153 Altman, Kathleen M. 118,162 Anastopoulos, Dorothea M. 97, 103.104.119.120.162 Anderson, Holly 106 Anderson, Jean 36 Anderson, Richard R. 153 Anderson, Sabra H. 97 Andrews, Donna F. 97 Angelov, Georgia 105 Arnold, Karin A. 97,1 19 Aron, Karl J. 120,162 Aron, Maria M. 117,153 Arts, Gregory C. 153 Ashby, Cynthia R. 153 Ashby, Irene K. 162 Ashley, Nancy L. 112 Atzhorn, Roberta 103,104,1 17, 119.162 Ausenbaugh, Patricia A. 1 19,162 Austin, Mark D. 140,162 Austin, Sandra S. 162 Baggs, Emma J. 1 13,153 Bah us, Karen L. 11 4, 117, 153 Bailey, Dawn M. 16,64,152,153 Bailey, Lila J. 153 Bailey, James D. 12,1 19,130,140, 162 Bajza, Paula A. 153 Baker, Rebecca A. 64,100,105, 206 Baker, Robin 153 Baker, Susan C. 75,103,105,1 17, 153 Bannister, Deborah S. 153 Baran, Michele J. 153,104 Barbauld, James E. 162 Bargfeldt, Alicia K. 104,153 Barlow, Mary J. 162 Barnard, Nancy D. 112, 162 Bartley, Andrew L. 58,68,76,77 , 86.96.104.105.108.112.162 Bartley, William K. 77,103,105, 110,111,112,152,153 Beasley, Dennis J. 162 Beatty, Debra R. 105,162 Beatty, Judy L. 153 Beck, Jeffrey A. 62,108,109,112, 162 Beckham, Denise M. 153 Behnke, Catherine 1 15 Beier, Jo Ann 112 Bellovary, Nancy J. 153 Bender, Michael T. 153 Bentley, Cynthia 21,162 Bently, Linda 31 Beres, Marlene A. 117,153 Berg, Brian R. 162 Bernard, Michelle J. 108,110,111, 119 Bielak, Marlyce 97,104,1 10,1 1 1, 117.162 Bikoff, Danila 112,99 Bikos, Douglas L. 120,162 Billick, Barbara M. 1 17,120,153 Bilski, Karen H. 147,153 Bishop, Eileen K. 97,104,1 19, 120.162 Blagg, Donald E. 67,128,129,140 Blank, Barry L. 152,153 Blane, Karen R. 36,98,107 Blythe, James T. 153 Bobinac, Joseph M. 153 Bohn, Robert G. 129,162 Boland, William 20,90,99,1 19 Borch, Kathryn A. 96,101,107, 115,170,206,207 Borgmeier, Karen L. 104,120,153 Born, Bruce W. 82 Bosel, Lorna C. 153 Boswell, Teresa L. 116 Bowser, Robert L. 97,1 14,170 Bowser, Ruth A. 18,1 17,153 Bozich, Richard 162 Bradford, Kimberly J. 153 Bradford, Neil J. 1 15 Brady, Katherine M. 162 Braggs, Belinda L. 97,104,120, 162 Braggs, Gregory D. 153 Branson, Robert D. 153 Breed, Jerome A. 103,110,115, 119,170 Brewer, Cynthia L. 153 Brislen, Nancy 162 Broadway, Deborah J. 113,153 Broschart, Janet M. 9,147 Brown, Peggy A. 66,97,103,162 Brown, Susan C. 1 53 Brumlet, G. 1 29 Brumley, Guy A. 128,129 Brunk, Barbara A. 104,152,153 Bublitz, Judith L. 112,162 Buchanan, James D. 34 Buchko, Marcia Marie 118 Buhring, Dave 144,145 Bulatovich, Ray A. 153 Burcham, Steven K. 162 Burdan, Richard A. 120, 162 Burke, Charles R. 153 Burkhart, Dennis 128,129 Burt, Barbara E. 153 Burt, Dennis A. 126,129 Busch, Barbara L. 114,153 Busch, Marilyn M. 115,117,120, 162 Butler, Terry D. 104 Butler, Doyle L. 112,104,162 Cadwell, Patricia A. 153 Carl, Andrea L. 115,149 Carl, Richard P, 162 Carlton, Debra A. 25,113,153 Carpenter, Patricia L. 112 Carpenter, Randall L. 117,129, 153 Carter, Jeffrey D. 1 14,120,162 Castenlanos, Gloria 112,162 Catasein, Janice 8,97,104,120, 162 Celorio, Anthony J. 153 Certa, Anita J. 162 Certa, Jean M. 153 Chandler, Ricky D. 162 Chapman, Robert C. 153 Chase, Timothy J. 112,162 Cheik, E. 137 Chelovich, George C. 146,162 Christie, Barbara 113,153 Christoff, Alex B. 129,134,136, 162 Christy, Roy E. 112,130,162,140 Churilla, John C. 162 Churley, Melissa L. 120,153 Cidulka, Diana M. 97 Cieszkiewicz, Gayle 59,60,61 Cieszkiewicz, Wayne S. 153 Clark, Brenda A. 104,112 Clark, Holly A. 153 Clark, Michael N. 153 Clarke, Jane A. 62,76,77,79,104, 108,109,114,117,162,169 Clarke, Nancy E. 87,97,104,112, 170 Cleek, Allen R. 153 Clement, Cynthia J. 58,96,101, 103,104,112,206,207 Clements, Penny J. 114,117,162 Cline, James A. 153 Cloyd, Billy L. 117,129,153 Codespot i, Terry W. 162 Coin, Larry G. 120,162 Cole, David M. 162 Cole, Linda S. 153 Cole, Robert A. 120,153 Coley, Deborah 162,104 Collins, Susan K. 106,108,1 10, 112 Combs, Timothy A. 120,162 Conn, Colleen F. 154 Cook, Willetta D. 120,154 Coon, Michele D. 120,154 Cordeu, Michele 97,120,162 Couaciu, Rebecca L. 112,115,162 Cox, Marietta 1 54 Crnovich, Debra D. 85,120,143 162 Croell, Mary, A. 154 Crosby, Karin M. 154 Crouch, Thomas A. 114 Crum, Gary 162 Cucu, Ned P. 154 Cullimore, Phillip K. 90,98 Culp, Gary R. 75 Cunnungham, Jefferey, T. 162 Curran, Sara L. 154 Curtis, Jerry D. 111,112 Dance, Douglas, J. 104,115,120 Daubenheyer, James B. 120,162 Daugherty, William 143 Davies, Linda J. 97,1 17,162 Davies, Randal D. 114,154 Davies, Denise M. 154 Davis, Donald J. 162 Davis, John L. 163 Davis, Joni L. 154 Deaton, Denise E. 104,115,117, 154 Deem, William D. 163 Deffonbach, Julie A. 103,104, 154 Dell, Jerald L. 163 Dell, Joan L. 163 Demaree, Douglas M. 74,128,129 Demmon, David A. 120 Dennis, Teresa L. 97,104,163 Denta, Eileen M. 154 Denta, Larry J. 154 De St. Jean, Sandra K. 104,154 Detert, Denise D. 1 18,163 Detert, Mark R. 114,115,163 Detrick, William 152 Devine, Deborah F. 104,1 17,154 De Young, Linda K. 163 Dilley, Donna D. 104,107,163 Dinsmore, Lorraine K. 97,1 19, 120,147,163 Ditter, Toni L. 104,113 Dittrich, William T. 154 ’EA. ' N o % • jA 196— I ndex Dobis, Robin L. 20,101,104,112, 113,206,207,208 Dobrowski, Paula J. 97,105,163 Doffin, Gregory, M. 154 Dogan, Donald 1 14,140 Dogan, Kathleen A. 163 Dogan, Robert L. 163 Dolak, Jackie 152 Dolatowski, Linda M. 116,120, 163 Dolax, Jacqueline 104,117,154 Dougherty, Michele M. 163 Dougherty, Patrick J. 154 Downey, Karen C. 97,1 19 Draper, John M. 18,64,76,77,130, 131,144,145,170 Drew, Martha L. 16 Duggan, Dennis J. 163 Dukeman, David R. 1 12,154 Duncan, Timothy R. 114,163 Dunklau, Denise M. 103,105,113, 117,152,154 Dunklau, Linda J. 61,64,87,96, 100.103.105.112.206.207 Durbin, Carol A. 120,154 Earnest, Dennis R. 154 Eaton, Lori A. 163 Echterling, John A. 154 Echterling, Joseph R. 104,163 Edwards, Jeffrey L. 163 Egnaty, Pamela J. 1 17,163 Eich, Jean M. 163 Eich, R. 149 Elbaor, Barbara E. 163 Elored, Edward N. 163 Elia, David W. 154 Elmer, Mary A. 114,120,163 Elser, Debra L. 163 Elston, Toney L. 154 Engel, Pamela J. 107,163 Englehart, Timothy W. 24,1 29, 163 Erickson, Debrah S. 97,80,1 14, 120,163 Espravnik, George D. 154 Essey, James T. 1 63 Evans, Linda 31 Everett, LindaS. 117,163 Evion, Kathryn A. 163 Faga, Jeffrey A. 163 Fairless, Susan G. 154 Farkas, Deborah C. 100,206,207 Fasel, Debbie L. 97,114,170 Fay, Michael J. 146,154 Femiak, Dana J. 163 Ferkull, Pamela L. 106,97,120, 163 Feryo, Diane S. 1 12,163 Fieler, Deborah C. 154 Fink, Diana M. 117,119,143,154 Fink, Raymond K. 100,103,119, 136.170.206.207 Finney, Donna A. 1 13,154 Fitzgerald, Laurel 112,163 Ford, Pamela R. 163 Fortunak, Joseph M. 140,154 Fortunak, Mary R. 106,119 Fosler, Carol A. 120,116,117,163 Fossey, Diane M. 84,103,105,152, 154,160 Foster, Margo C. 105,1 13,1 17, 154 Fowler, Sara J. 154 Fowler, Susan L. 163 Fox, Robert H. 163 Fraley, James J. 144,154 Francis, Kathy A. 107 Franz, Cynthia 117,154 Franz, Debra S. 66,1 15,163 Franz, Pamela S. 154 Freville La Monte L. 18,77 Funkey, Sallie L. 97,115,104,163 Galanis, Michael J. 62,84,108, 163,169 Galic, Olga 163 Galati, Aurelio P. 154 Gallmeier, Vicki L. 163 Gardner, Patti L. 1 12 Garrett, Judy A. 115,163 Garrett, William H. 154 Garson, Gregg M. 24,163 Gazda, Thaddeus M. 130,163 Genda, Kathie A. 104,113,117, 143,154 Genetos, Phillip C. 1 19,126,128, 129.144.145.146.170 Georgilis, George G. 129,134,140, 163 Georgillis, Steven J. 68 Gerrick, Kenneth J. 140 Giacomin, Ray N. 163 Gibson, Cynthia D, 163 Gilbert, James A. 128,129 Gill, Cheryl 23,106 Gill, Phillis M. 117,154 Glaze, Linda M. 163 Goldman, Sybil A. 154 Golombowski, George R. 164 Goolesby, Robert 89 Gorgas, Cheri J. 154 Gorski, Rebecca 164 Gottschling, Lynn M. 1 14,1 18, 154 Graden, Debra L. 117,154 Grady, Carolyn M. 1 12,164 Graves, Phyllis A. 105,164 Gray, Sue L. 97,103,107,164 Greek, Terrie L. 62,109,112,113, 164 Green, Richard A. Jr. 90 Grossheim, Sandra L. 112 Guined, Dinah K. 164 Hackett, Thomas M. 154 Hagenwald, Teri M. 164 Hale, Mark E. 154 Hales, Edward 120,140,142,164 Hales, Jacylnn L. 164 Hamang, Michael F. 105,112,164 Hamilton, George C. 129 Hamilton, Sarah R. 116,154 Hansen, Robert G. 154 Harbison, Ramona A. 114,154 Hargens, Diane E. 164 Hargens, Paulette A. 154 Hargis, Kathy J. 112,164 Hargis, Larry W. 11,140,141 Harms, Cathy S. 112,115,117, 119.170 Harris, Baidget A. 103,154 Harris, Mindy 154 Harris, Randal 144,145 Harris, Richard A. 143 Harris, Stephen C. 103,114,115, 135,137 Hartill, Janet L. 154 Hartwig, Benji, L. 154 Hartwig, Randall 140,154 Haslett, Jeffrey A. 154 Hass, Lynn E. 62,104,164 Hathaway, Christopher P. 164 Hathaway, Deborah 154 Hathaway, Joann 154 Hawkins, Rebecca L. 154 Hawn, David 155 Hayes, Kenneth D. 155 Hegedus, Richard D. 155 Helbling, Jane M. 155 Heilman, Candy E. 155 Henderson, LindaS. 104,164 Hendricks, Bobette 164 Henik, John, V. 97,105,120 Henke, Douglas J. 104,155 Henke, DuWayne E. 1 12 Hernson, Tymon T. 104,1 12,164 Hevezi, Margaret 164 Herzog, Roxie A. 1 1 2 Higginson, Peggy R. 113,164 Highsmith, Keith A. 35 Highsmith, Kerry S. 155 Hill, Susan L. 75,97,104,170 Hintalla, Carol A. 1 12,164 Hodges, David L. 129,164 Holderman, Terry 97,93,1 11,119 Holley, Deborah 164 Holloman, Charles E. 20,129,137, 140,164 Homeier, Diane S. 104,1 10 Homein, D. 107 Hoover, David D. 164 Hopper, June A. 164 Horan, Douglas A. 120,164 Horton, Robert G. 112,146,155 Hostetler, Susan C. 97,104,1 14, 164 Housekeeper, Lynda L. 97,1 10, 114,170 Howe, Glenn 1 12,155 Hoy, Cheryl A. 164 Hoy, Tom 140,67 Huber, Deborah C. 164 Hull, Rose M. 113,155 Hunt, William J. 164 Hunter, Sue A. 155 Hutfilz, Patsy A. 164 Iwan, John 164 Iwan, Tim J. 129,152,155 Jackson, R. 129 Jacobs, Debbie Ann 66,164 Jacobs, Gerald L. 164 Jacobs, Mary L. 164 Jasiak, Deborah L. 155 Jaskioka, Jill A. 97 Jaso, Ruben R. 155 Jeffery, Edward R. 155 Jelinek, George W. 164 Jackson, Joanne M. 104 Jackson, Richard D. 164 Johnston, Florence J. 90,1 12 Johnson, Gary D. 120,155 Johnstone, James 164 Johnston, Kristine A. 69,104,1 13, 155 Johnson, Mary L. 104,164 Johnson, Nancy A. 105,164 Johnson, Terry L. 129 Johnson, William 164 Jolliff, Janet F. 164 Jones, Barbara J. 155 Jones, Cathy, L. 116,104,164 Jones, Charles E. 155 Jones, Ellen A. 112,115,164 Jones, Randall W. 102,103,104, 110,119,155 Jones, Robbie J. 120 Jovich, Linda A. 117,155 Jovich, Michael J. 164 Joyce, Barbara K. 97,1 15,1 17, 119,170 Julovich, Anastasia 119,120,121, 170 Julovich, Angelo M. 103,110,155 Jurcik, Michael W. 164 Juscik, Steven M. 155 Kacmar, Elizabeth A. 164 Kacmar, Michael A. 129,164 Kacmar, Veronica T. 155 Kanarski, B. 129 Karagas, John A. 155 Karagas, Mark 79 Karriman, Cynthia A. 155 Karsten, Edmon L. 164 Karwacinski, James L. 155 Keaveney, Russell C. 59,134,135 Kelley, Jayne E. 155 Kelner, Steven M. 119,121 Kendera, Andrew M. 155,146 Kensey, Marla R. 97,1 19,1 14,1 16 Kershaw, Richard D. 164 Kicinski, Ronald R. 119,164 Kilgore, Betty J. 1 13,155 Kimberling, Ronald E. 164 Kimbrow, Cheryl, L. 155 Kistler, Michael P. 155 Kizer, Bonnie L. 155 Klahn, DebraS. 104,118,120 Kloth, Lynda K. 104,113,155 Klausman Von E. 120,164 Klen, Robert J. 164 Klevickas, Dennis P. 114,115,164 Knapp, Stephen M. 155 Knesevich, Mary Ann 103,155 Koby, Thomas W. 129,155 Kolodge, W. 149 Konarski, Brian F. 152,155 Koontz, Debra Kay 113,155 Kopack, Keith M. 155 Kopanda, Joseph E. 75,128,129, 140,141,188 Kopanda, Robin L. 74,105,152, 155 Korpella, Richard E. 112,164 Kostidis, John N. 129,137,140, 164 Kostovski, Vesela 117,155 Kowalenko, Julie A. 76,97,105, 117,164 Kramer, Jacqueline A. 104,1 12, 164 Krasich, Julie G. 155 Kravcheno, Jana L. 110,112,164 Kraynik, Rosemary 107 Krveger, Jeffrey A. 129,146,155 Kucan, Michael J. Jr. 76,129,164 Kuchta, David G. 164 Kucid, David F. 164 Kupchik, Christine A. 113,164 Kurtis, Denise 88,97,106,120, 121 Kusmiz, Kirt J. 129,137,117,155, 146 Kuzemka, Daniel M. 114,164 Kuzemka, Lawrence J. 129,155 Lach, Pamela A. 117,155 Laffoon, Almedia J. 164 Lain, Mary J. 164 Lancaster, Virginia L. 164 Land, John A. 140,155 Langbehn, Mark A. 12,164 Langham, Jeffrey 134,135 Lannessi, Philip D. 155 Index— 197 Lathrop, David M. 112 Lauman, L. 146 La Velle, Sharon 120,155 Layman, Lee C. 164 Leathers, Geri-Ann 156 Le Counte, Margaret S. 97,1 20 Ledwinka, Deborah L. 112,164 Lee, James E . 1 64 Lehman, Margaret A. 97,104,164 Leir, Thomas W. 156 Leitzan, Debbie 108,87,112 Lenchis, Diane M. 106,107 Lentini, Mary G. 104,1 17,1 56 Leonhardt, Karen T. 170 Le Rose Frank, R. 164 Lesczynske, Debbie L. 156 Leshk, Kit Alan 164 Lester, LindaS. 113,156 Lewis, Martin K. 1 12 Libician, Linda J. 120,156 Licari, P atricia A. 164 Lindstrom, Patricia A. 156 Lines, Deborah L. 104,164 Lines, Randy E, 156 Linkhart, Harry R. 112,104,164 Linzy, Harold L. 164 Lionberger, Joan, K. 1 13,165 Lipski, Thomas J. 120,140,156 Lockhart, Laurie L. 113,117,156 Lotandos, Deborah 96,97,98,1 19 Lorandos, Robert 156 Lovegrove, Leoma G. 90,97,103, 104,117,165 Lovegrove, Matthew G. 10,60,64, 65,115,126,128,129,130,131, 140,170 Luchene, James A. 156 Luebcke, Barbara L. 107 Luebcke, Martin D. 165 Luebcke, Pamela S. 156 Luebcke, Raymond E. 129,165 Luedtke, Glen Lukach, Marcia J. 156 Luptak, Mark, G. 156 Luttinen, Charles A. 1 15 Lutz, Daniel R. 165 Girls ' shoe hills rose with the up- rising of hem lengths. Lynch, Karen T. 16,104,156 Lynch, Kristen E. 1 10,1 1 1,1 13, 170 Macchia, Debra S. 165 Mac Donald, William C. 156 Machia, Gloria J. 1 1 3,1 1 7,1 20, 156 Machnik, Paula A. 156 Machnik, Rosanne M. 106,1 16 Mack, Robert E. 156 Mackulak, Gerald L. 101 ,1 14, 115,149,170,206,207 Macy, Rodger L. 1 14,1 15,165 Maddox, Jackie M. 1 17,1 10 Maenza, Carol A. 156 Mahon , Carmen 86, 1 1 2 Mahoney, Maureen E. 103,114, 156 Mahoney, Rene 152 Maicher, Janice C. 120,156 Maihofer, Cynthia S. 13,20,76, 105,165 Mancilla, David A. 129,144,165 Maniak, Angela J. 156 Malloran, Thomas Jr. 154 Mann, Richard L. 117,129,136, 137.144.156 Mantz, Steven I. 156 Markancek, James 1 . 115,117,1 29, 156,160 Marler, William D. 1 14 Mamolejo, Danette L. 113,156 Maroules, Paula 152,156 Marsee, T erry A. 77,1 56 Martens, Carol S. 1 18,156 Martin, John R. 156 Martin, Steven R. 165 Marx, Richard C. 165 Masak, Victoria D. 156 Massey, Barbara J. 156 Masterson, Sue A. 1 1 2,1 65 Mathis, Janice L. 10,21,96,98,115, 117,119 Matykiewicz, Deborah A. 1 1 3,1 17, 104.156 Mays, Lisa L. 165 McConnell, Gail 156 McCorkle, Alice C. 61,103,104, 112,170 McCuan, Mitchell W. 156 McDermott, Terrence S. 117,129, 144,145,152,156 McFalls, Ronald O. 165 McHenry, Thomas K. 129,156 McKee, Angela C. 116,165 McKee, Larry L. 165 McKinley, Kyle A. 97,103,104, 112,119,120,165 McLean, Jerald J. 156 McNair, Helen J. 36,1 1 7,1 56 McNary, Timothy 35 McShane, Kathy S. 1 13,165 Meece, James A. 78,1 12,165 Mehas, William G. 114,115,165 Melevage, Alan A. 165 Mel linger, Daniel W. 117,129,140, 156 Melvick, Pamela A. 165 Metcalf, Debra L. 156 Meyer, Wynell L. 156 Mick, Donna M. 24,1 16 Mickey, James 165 Mickey, Sandra J. 156 Miklos, Mark L. 165 Miksch, D. 129 198— Index Mikulich, Katherine L. 97,1 19 Milakovich, Joan T. 104,165 Miller, Guy H. 165 Miller, Kenneth L. 114,120,165 Miller, Pamela A. 97,104,116,117, 119,120,165 Miller, Pamela J. 110,143,156 Miller, Robert T. 165 Miller, William F. 165 Milligan, Carol A. 18 Minard, Terry L. 100,104,108,110, 1 1 1 .206.207 Minder, Robert L. 156 Minnich, Russell P. 114,115 Minniti, Laurie E. 156 Minniti, Linda J. 99 Mitro, Daniel A. 156 Mitsos, John M. 156 Moffett, Billy 156 Mohammed, Gerald A. 128,129 Momot, Melinda M. 76,103,1 19, 165 Montgomery, Kathy L. 64,97,104, 119 Montgomery, Karen A. 97,103, 104,170 Moore, David A. 140,141 Morfee, Janice J. 61 ,96,101 ,102, 103.1 12.1 1 5.1 19.1 70.206.207 Morosin, Susan A. 97, 110, 111, 119 Morris, Candee J. 156 Moser, Diane L. 1 56 Mulakovich, Cookie 75 Mulesa, Mary Alice 156 Mundell, Susan E. 97,104,165 Muraida, John L. 129,152,156 Murawski, Deborah L. 1 65 Myer, Nancy J. 97,104,1 12,120, 165 Myers, Robert A. 129 Myers, Robert R. 11,128,129 Nadolski, Mark S. 156 Nagy, Dana K. 1 65 Nalborczyk, Randall W. 115,120, 165 Nartnik, Frances R. 165 Nastoff , Nancy L. 97,1 1 0,1 1 2, 119.120.165 Nay, Janet L. 165 Neal, Luann 156 Nealis, James R. 156 Neitzel, Lois E. 66,82,93,103,119, 170,188 Nellessen, Dan R. 105,112,165 Nelson, Karen D. 115,156 Neville, Jeffery W. 10,119,148, 149.165 Neumeyer, Robert C. 165 Newlin, Debra L. 156 Newman, Richard E. 165 Nichols, Nancy C. 165 Nichols, Richard C. 104,148,149 Nicholson, Mitzie A. 156 Nickovich, Lorie 11,13,97 Nightengale, Brian M. 165 Niksch, Douglas D. 128,129,130, 131,144,145 Nocum, Deborah L. 105,152,156 Noel, James K. 129,140 Noel, Jeffery F. 1 65 Nowesnich, Jerome D. 120,129, 137.165 Nulton, Ruth E. 156 Nuzzo, Antoinette M. 165 Nuzzo, Jennifer J. 165 Odom, Angela J. 156 Oleksik, Jean Marie T. 1 16,165 Opolski, Mark 129,165 O ' Rear, Kathy D. 113,117,120, 156 Orth, Catherine A. 156 Oosterhof, Sue 1 1 2,1 65 Oprish, Marian L. 93,97 Oros, Irma J. 165 Oros, John 12 O ' Rouke, Laurie G. 165,117 Ostrovich, Daniel M. 129,134, 166 Overton, Wayne L. 1 66 Owen, Linda D. 166 Owen, Linda S. 166 Owen, Michael P. 128,129 Owen, Pamela J. 97,112,120,166 Owen, Terrence T. 1 66 Owens, Terry W. 56 Pagos, K. 129 Pahl, Beverly R. 106,120,166 Pakalniskis, Ruth 166 Pappas, David 119,166 Papas, James M. 1 66 Pagels, Kim A. 156 Parker, Bruce E. 1 12 Parker, J. 1 37 Pasa, George J. 166 Parker, Jeffery J. 152,156 Parker, Nancy J. 156 Parsons, Joy E. 97,1 1 7,1 19 Paski, Vicki L. 104,156 Patterson, Skip W. 166 Patty, Charles E. 28,129 Paul, Ralph D. 156 Pavel, Thomas P. 129,140,156 Pavelka, Mary K. 104,156 Pawlicki, Judy E. 99 Pawlicki, Margaret L. 89,104,119 Payne, Katherine M. 166 Pazera, Irma M. 166 Peake, Dave B. 156 Pearce, William J. 166 Peda, Christine M. 97,120 Peek, Craig M. 129,166 Perry, Norma Jo 156 Perryman, Janice M. 104,112,119, 166 Peschke, Edmond J. 129,137,166 Peters, Garry L. 115,166 Peters, Gregory D. 129 Petroff, Brian A. 140,156 Petrovich, Kathryn S. 156 Petruch, Jolene P. 166 Philpott, Connie L. 97,1 10,1 1 1, 119,120 Piatak, Valerie B. 110,111,119, 120,166 Pierce, Terri L. 157 Pieroni, Paul S. 1 14,1 30,131,140, 170 Pike, David S. 166 Piossa, Sharon L. 24,166 Plantinga, Melissa 24,112 Plukas, Joseph A. 166 Poe, Alice Lynn 1 66 Pole, Janet 157 Poliak, Robert T. 166 Pollitt, Pamela D. 105,113,152, 157 Pomroy, Brian L. 114,115,120, 157 Pomroy, Greg R. 18 Poore, Robert 157 Poore, Stymie 12,148 Popovich, Nicholas 84,1 1 1 Popovich, Robert J. 137,157 Porras, Albert 29,1 29,1 34,1 66 Porras, Salvador 157 Poss, Karen M. 157 Poulos, Nicholas A. 1 10,1 1 1,140, 157 Powell, Susan L. 106,166 Prado, David 157 Price, Janet L. 120,166 Price, Paul 74 Pritchard, Brenda J. 1 66 Prochno, Walter K. 117,146 Procno, B. 129 Pruzin, Mark M. 1 66 Pupillo, Dale A. 85,103,1 19,157 Qulaizza, Suzanne M. 166 Quinn, Donald P. 157 Rabick, Nancy A. 97,120,1 66 Raboin, Lynn E. 97,1 04,1 66 Rainford, Vena L. 20,96,101, 103,104,119,170,206,207 Rakoczy, Michael E. 166 Randazzo, Andrew M. 112 Ranke, Karen R. 157 Rattay, Dennis J. 157 Reberg, David C. 10,64,101,128, Only a person being accepted can feel the amount of joy. 129.131.206.207 Regal, Joyce A. 85,157 Reibly, Patti D. 104,166 Reimer, Phillip C. 1 1 2,157 Remkus, David 157 Remlinger, James E. 157 Rendina, Paulette 166 Renehan, Norman H. 166 Rhoades, Barbara J. 166 Rhoder, Michael A. 1 14 Rice, Sharon J. 104,157 Richards, Robert 129,134,157 Rivera, Kenneth C. 157 Roberts, William W. Jr. 1 15,166 Robertson, Deborah L. 104,166 Robertson, Mark E. 100,128,129, 140.141.206.207 Robinson, Denise K. 113,157 Robinson, Peggy A. 62,87,96,97, 99,104,108,109,112,119 Rocchi, David B. 157 Rodd, Diana L. 1 66 Rodich, Simon S. 157 Rodich, Slavka Sally 107 Index— 199 The long lunch line offers friends a chance to talk. Roepstorff, Lisa J. 97,120 Rogers, Debra E. 87,103,1 12,1 15, 119,120 Rogers, Ginger M. 120,166 Rogers. Robert W. 120,129,157 Rollett, Suzanne E. 1 57 Romanko, Barbara A. 104,157 Rodroa, Sandra K. 166 Rosandich, Marcella A. 113,120, 157 Rosenow, John M. 29,1 18,166 Rudolph, Robert R. 148,149,157 Ruff, Joseph E. Jr. 1 66 Rukes, Bruce E. 157 Rukes, Gregory D. 119,130,144, 166 Saager, David H. 166 Salkowski, R. 129 Sabo, Cindy J. 66,1 10,1 18,1 19, 120,170 Sabo, William R. 157 Sabonis, LeoS. 129,134,135, 166 Saliaris, Gregory A. 157 Salmon, Lorilei 166 Santona, Robert 76,129,144,146 Sarafin, Rosemary 166 Sargent, Charles H. 166 Sarko, Melodye A. 104,106,157 Sattler, Russell J. 166 Schafer, Gregory S. 157 Schaefer, Leslies. 166 Schechner, Terry G. 120,157 Scheub, Fred S. 140,157 Schieb, Michael A. 166 Schiesser, Nancy J. 97,1 17,1 19, 120,166 Schilling, Kevin J. 157 Schleicher, Cindy L. 103,104,152, 157 Schmuck, Martha C. 1 12 Schnick, Joyce L. 1 1 3,1 66 Schoon, Eugene A. 82 Schoon, Susan R. 157 Schubick, Bruce C. 1 14 Schubick, Dawn R. 1 14,166 Schulatz, Richard A. 157 Schultz, Deanna 157 Schultz, Emily J. 112,118 Schultz, Lonnie R. 1 12 Schultz, Robert L. 157 Schultz, Sheri L. 103,104,114, 120,157 Schultz, Sue E. 1 13 Schultz, Susan M. 166 Schultz, William 134 Schulter, Ronald J. 144,167 Scott, Delight M. 96,99,115 Seale, Kerry K. 97,106,119 Sears, Denise E. 3 0 Seller, Vicki L. 114,118,157 Semplinski, Karen 105,112,116, 117 Sepkowski, Ronald J. 152,157,117 Seymour, Judy L. 167 Shalla, Steven J. 1 67 Sharp, Kathleen M. 114,157 Shaver, Gregory J. 157 Shaver, Ronald C. 167 Shebat, Diana L. 97 Shelhart, Howard A. 157 Shema, Joseph P. 157 Shoemaker, Vicki L. 157 Shooter, Ana-Marie 67,157 Shoshoo, NinaS. 119,120,167 Shoup, Linda S. 1 67 Shudick, Patricia A. 97,1 19 Shults, Pamela J. 167 Shultz, Daniel R. 157 Shuman, David R. 167 Sibincic, Diane M. 1 1 7,167 Sibo, Lora J. 167 Sibo, Roger D. 167 Sills, Pamela K. 117 Simac, Donald G. 167 Simac, Nancy A. 117,157 Simpson, Robert K. 129,134,135, 167 Skwarlo, John P. 157 Slakes, Lesley K. 113,157 Sliwa, Barbara J. 74 Smar, Michael D. 129,157,117 Smenyak, Diane I. 167 Smith, David A. 120,157 Smith, John S. 167 Smith, Karen S. 157 Smith, Lisa C. 103,1 14,117,157 Smith, Lynn A. 1 18,120,167 Smith, Mary L. 167 Smith, Patricia L. 167 Smith, Piper J. 113,117,158 Smith, Roger R. 78 Smith, Rosemary A. 115,167 Smith, Scott A. 16,69,129,140, 152.158 Smith, Terri L. 85,117,158 Snow, Janice D. 105,117,158 Sohovich, Martin J. 117,129,134, 146.158 Soich, Cindy 143 Sololowski, Margaret A. 112 Solkch, Carol A. 117,158 Sonnenberg, Allan D. 137,158 Sonnenberg, Roberta A. 167 Soos, Phullis E. 106,113,116,158 Souris, Celeste 167 Souronis, Ann M. 97,120,157 Spaeth, Barbara C. 1 14,152,158 Spaeth, Deborah D. 103,112 Spencer, T erry A. 1 1 3,1 58 Springman, Sanora L. 120,167 Springman, Susan M. 1 19,158 Staninger, Pamelas. 167 Steiner, William 130 Stevens, Linda R. 117,143,147, 104,167 Stewart, Jeffery S. 1 58 Stewart, Michael J. 20,98,1 19, 110,149,170 Stigleman, Sandra K. 112,167, Stwson, Robin W. 1 58 Stobaugh, Cathy M. 1 58 Stock, Pamela R. 1 67 Stockier, Dana W. 104,128,129, 104,141 Stockwell, William A. 158,117 Stolzman, David B. 84,1 10,1 19, 120 Storey, William E. 79 Strbac, Terry L. 129,167 Stoughton, Diana L. 158 Stowell, James A. 120,158 Stowers, Cynthia J. 104,158 Stupar, Linda K. 167 200— Index Suckey, Corinne D. 107,167 Sullivan, Beverly J . 1 1 3,1 58 Sullivan, Gail L. 78,1 15,158 Sullivan, Kathleen M. 167 Sullivan, Judith 103 Svetanoff, Kathy 76 Sumurdy, Ralph D. 101,206,207 Sunyog, Alex S. 148,149 Sunyog, R. 148 Swan, Duncan W. 62,108,167 Swanson, Butch 76,129,149,167 Sweeney, Barbara A. 140 Swiek, Kathleen 158 Swift, Michael A. 158 Swim, Terry L. 120,158 Sykes, Caroline 106 Szentesy, James J. 110,1 29,1 1 7, 158 Talley, Jeffery L. 167 Talmadge, David K. 112 Tancos, Andrew J. 1 14,1 28,129, 126,134,140,141 Taralio, Danica 97,120,167 Taseff, Deborah K. 76,77,96,97, 101 ;103, 104,1 19,1 70,206,207 Taseff, Richar d C. 16,75,129,149, 158 Tait, Jean A. 97,120 Taylor, Brenda A. 167 Taylor, Grace E. 1 12,1 1 6,104 Taylor, Roxane H. 64,65,103 Tegte, K. 140 Tendig, Michelle 78 Thein, Jack P. 143 Teitge, Douglas W. 1 29,158 Thoine, R. 146 Thomas, Daniel J. 167 Thomas, Paul 112,117,129,158 Thompson, Michael W. 114,115, 170 Thompson, Thomas G. 167 Thorsteinson, Susan L. 113,158 Thrash, Paul A. 137,158 Thrash, Teresa M. 21,62,96,97, 98,103,108,109,1 19,120,170, 114 Throw, Brenda J. 168 Thureanos, Jerry D. 103 Thursby, Patricia L. 97,1 12,104, 168 Tilston, Sherri L. 120,158 Tilston, Terri L. 158 Tippy, Robert R. 112,120,168 Tompkins, Dawn M. 168 Touchette, Rene N. 30,103,1 14, 143,168 Tournis, Nicholas I. 134,152,158 Townsley, Robert R. 158 Traicoff, Theodore 1 68 Trowbridge, Judith 112 Trowbridge, Martha 158 Tucker, Denise A. 104,168 Tuttle, Kathy J. 158 Uhlman, Deborah A. 168 Ulicni, Kenneth G. 158 Underwood, Gary D. 1 15 Urban, Mary B. 158 Uremovich, George E. 60,64,126, 128,129,130,140 Uremovich, Kay A. 1 15,168 Uremovich, Michael J. 34,1 17, 137,140,158 Ursinyi, Patricia K. 107,110 Utke, Sandra J. 97,120,168 Vaclavik, Deborah A. 1 15,1 20, 158 Vaclavik, Stephen S. 158 Valenti, Stephen R. 168 Valentivich, Nancy 152 Vance, Daniel D, 103,117,129, 158 Vanderbeck, Charlotte L. 107 Vanderbeck, Jean 168 Van Rosendale, Sharon L. 103, 105,113,152,158,160 Van Vleet, Joan L. 168 Van Wienen, Jory L. 97,115,168 Vargas, Carol J. 158 Vargas, Robert 1 68 Vatterrodt, Deborah H. 117,168 Vatterrodt, Lawrence W. 1 34 Vatterrodt, Spencer L. 168 Verplank, David A. 168 Vertrees, Jonathan D. 120,158 Vespo, Michael E. 168 Viczai, Maria L. 1 68 Viger, Christine L. 158 Viger, Janell A. 158 Vincent, Abbie L. 1 1 2,170 Virgo, Carl A. 158 Vogtlin, Robin G. 104,120,168 Volom, Victors. 104,128,129, 170 Vrtikapa, Denise 158 Vulinovic, Nancy 158 Wagner, Nicky A. 24 Waldron, Curtis J. 1 68 Walter, Gayle J. 100,168 Wanthai, Lois H. 1 16 Ward, Roberta A. 104,120,168 Ward, Thomas D. 158 Warden, Donald E. 10,76,79,127, 129.130.168 Wardell, Kathleen R. 158 Warden, Susan M. 112 Warne, W. 149 Warner, Debra K. 168 Warner, Richard J. 105,108,112, 168 Washburn, J. 149 Watkins, Paul 158 Webb, Brenda J. 168 Webb, Susan L. 117,158 Webster, Gary S. 119,128,129 Webster, Pamela S. 1 13,158 Weger, Linda C. 117,147 Weich, Kenneth L. 158 Welsch, Peggy J. 1 58 Wells, Elaine D. 168 Wesley, Randy J. 168 West, William D. 128,129 Westbury, Edward J. 168 Weyer, Steven D. 158 Wharton, Deborah 158 White, Gayle R. 168 Whitted, Polly 120 Whitworth, Mary M. 8,1 12,1 18, 119.120.168 Whitworth, Paul R. 28 Wichmanoski, Henry 148 Wickberg, Martha J. 96,99,1 14 Widud, Jeffrey L. 159 Wiechnik, Walter W. 168 Wildes, Timothy V. 1 59 Wilding, Pamela S. 1 59 Wilding, Richard D. 1 14,115 Wiley, Peggy A. 97,1 16 Wilkerson, Kent D. 159 Wilkins, Claudia D. 159 Williams, Keith R. 158 Williams, Marla J. 9,10,97,1 17, 119,170 Williamson, Ronald D. 159 Wilson, Bruce W. 112 Winandy, Jerold 1 68 Wirick, Paula K. 168 Wise, Danny E. 1 12,1 68 Witowski, Patricia J. 168 Witwer, Barbara E. 159 Wolfe, Sharon L. 120,159 Wolff, Dean O. 168 Wolff, Kevin V. 119 Wolters, Connie J. 1 68 Wood, Betsy J. 68,97,103,121 Wood, Carol M. 158 Wood, Della F. 159 Wood, John D. 10,168 Wood, Kim C. 103,159 Wood, Larry D. 168 Woods, Brenda A. 159 Wortsman, Ruth L. 159 Wright, Brian L. 159 Wright, Clifford L. 168 Wright, Delbert A. 168 Wysock, Gregory J. 1 12,168 Yacko, Marian C. 168 Yakovetz, Donald J. 159 Yates, Alan L. 168 Yates, Deborah A. 159 Yetsko, Richard A. 159 Young, Nancy S. 120,159 Young, Patricia A. 159 Yugo, David 126,129,168 Zabrdac, Cheryl A. 1 68 Zajack, Carla R. 168 Zaradich, Linda J. 159 Zeman, Robert J. 168 Zona, Nancy A. 120,159 Zudek, Susan V. 120,168 Zudek, Jerome G. 168 Zych, Joe J. 1 34,1 35 Zych, Mary E. 1 68 By mid-May the circular buildings were under construction. Co-editor Jan Mathis talks with her page editors and Terry Thrash. Mrs. Lynch adds to her collection of creatures every year. The girls’ basketball team struggles for a victory. 202— Index Senior Dave R e b u r g breaks through the pep rally hoop. Lunch time offers this senior to catch up on some homework. With the new dress code, Russ Keaveney was able to wear whiskers! Index— 203 this was a tremorful year troubled by intense disruption, but marked with great accomplishments President Nixon re-establishes the draft lottery, December 1, 1969. Antiwar protesters demonstrate along Pennsyl- vania Avenue in November, 1969. The United States puts the first man on the moon, July, 1969. This Biafran child is starving as a result of the ravages of war. Armed Israeli soldier stands guard over Bethle- hem during Christmas. (Wide World Photos) 1970 MERRILLVUE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF— Robin Dobis ACADEMIC EDITOR — Kathy Borch ACTIVITIES EDITOR— Debby Taseff BUSINESS MANAGER- Becky Baker COPY EDITOR- Linda Dunklau MANAGING EDITOR — Vena Rainford ORGANIZATION EDITOR- Cindy Clement PERSONALITY EDITOR — Debbie Farkas PHOTOGRAPHER- Terry Minard SPORTS EDITOR — Lori Nickovich SENIOR STAFF- Mark Robertson, Ray Fink, Dave Re- berg, Jerry Mackulak and Doug Sumurdy JUNIOR ASSISTANTS— Eileen Bishop, Teresa Dennis, Phyllis Graves, Melinda Momot and Sue Mundell ADVISER- Miss Margaret Jasiewicz Closing-207 After working on the yearbook for over a year, being editor did have some advantages, whether making decisions with Miss J, or receiving the journalism award. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Miss Margaret Jasiewicz Adviser Mr. Robert Heintzelman Newsfoto Yearbooks Paulette Godocik Cover design Mrs. Agnes Lynch, Thespians Sales campaign Karen Blane Handy helper Office staff Reference Wide World Photos Current events pictures Gary Post Tribune Sports pictures Kiddieland Staff picture Mr. Bill Baudridge Title page picture Walinger Studios Limited picture-taking TREMORS Yes, this was a year of many great and heartening tremors as seen in world news, school events or reminiscent of yourself. The Merrillvue tried to capture moments applicable to each, yet different in memorable experiences to all. The Merrillvue staff experienced tremors as early as last May when faced with no adviser, in September with staff changes and photography disagreement and in May with the resignation of staff members. I would openly like to thank Lori Nickovich for helping me complete the unorganized sports section upon Mark Robertson’s disappearance. Also to Linda Dunklau, Kathy Borch, Debby Taseff and Cindy Clement my thanks for helping me along to completion and special thanks to my family and close friends who understood when times seemed unbearable. 208— Closing