Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1973 volume:

, 1 1973 MERRILL VUE Published by the yearbook staff of Merrillville High School 276 East 68th Place Merrillville Indiana TABLE OF CONTENTS Activities 8 Sports 32 Clubs 72 Academics 106 Faculty 136 Album 152 Sophomores 166 Juniors 182 Seniors 182 Closing 210 Senior Directory 212 Advertising 222 1973 MERRILLVUE staff Editor— Roseann Magda Academics— Debbie Demmon Activities— Charlene Kostelnik Album— Lynn McLean Business manager— Dana Shocaroff Ass’t Bus. mgr.— Ellen Schlesinger Copy— Sue Pappas, Faye Landsman Organizations— Peggy Holom Photographer— Rick Jackson Photo coordinator— Ev Fink Sports— Mary Stroia During these years of growth I learned that my future Depends only on me. My vision has grown so much That I can see everything And teach others what I’ve seen. These years have changed my outlook, They’ve changed my ideals, They’ve changed my life. All the hours spent In my self-analysis Will remain with me Until I finally achieve self-realization. 4 “One more time to live and I have made it mine. Leave the wise to write for they write worldly rhymes. And he who wants to fight begins the end of time For 1 have riched more than these, For I have riches more than these.” “One More Time to Live” (Every Good Boy Deserves Fa- vour) by John Lodge 6 7 8 9 IT Y DUCAT I OH S N(1 m 7 f ■ o jgStir, Joanna Hock, ISTA President and Chris Choncoff take a determined stand. Students in Merrillville had an unexpected added attrac- tion to their summer vacation. The teachers went on strike, thus providing the students with two more weeks of sum- mer fun. The rumor of a strike was heard throughout the halls of Merrillville High School during the spring months before school let out. A tenseness seemed to abound in the air. But, would the teachers be able to pull of a strike that would prove prosperous in the end! There was a question in every one’s mind if school would start on time in the fall. The budget was not able to support the newly hired teachers, which meant they would have to go. That prompted the class size to nearly double. The teachers that remained were expected to carry almost a double load, without the slightest increase in wages. And elementary school teachers did not have any preparation time to plan their teaching schedule. These were the hot issues of the 1972 Merrillville teachers strike. Although it may have been fun and games for the stu- dents, the mood of the striking teachers was one of determi- nation. They took a stand for what they believed in, and worked whole-heartedly to achieve. They assembled every- day to bargain, and compromise. After nine days of this, the strike was ended. The teachers took a loss as far as money goes. Even though the teachers received a one and a half percent raise, they lost four days pay. But they came out vic- torious on two other counts: no reduction in staff and ele- mentary teachers will have time to prepare their classes. Students enjoyed the extra vacation time in the beginning of the year. But one thing they didn’t count on was an ex- tended school year. Another thing students didn’t anticipate was continued hard feelings between the teachers and school board. While the threat of another teacher strike be- gan building during the spring, students wondered if they would again be the eventual losers. Dick Darko and Miles Dunscombe, MCTA President, talk over strike issues. TEACHERS STRIKE FOR RIGHTS 10 (Ml 7 y WSC IT W IS (MK cmwb D A I Wjcw, A Different emotions are exhibited by striking teachers as they picket. Doyle McCallister, Ed Case, and Joanna Hock discuss progress made by the teachers. 11 SENIORS UNDEFEATED FOR THIRD YEAR Pam Simmons hesitates on which way to run with the ball while Alice Viczai is ready to Jr. Dee Vatterrodt clenches her fists with anger, assist. We’re NUMBER ONE! and the Senior powder puff team proved to be number one with their victory over the Juniors. The one football game of the year is played when positions are rever- sed. The guys get to sit back and re- lax in the bleachers while the gals play Tough ’n tough’ out on the field. Finally, after numerous prac- tices, broken bones, sore muscles, and comparing bruises, the girls are ready to really see which class is the toughest. All the coaches giving last minute pep talks, warming up on the field, and the kick off. Seniors anx- iously await the outcome of the first game. Sophomores lose by a few points to Juniors. Seniors to play Juniors. Seniors won last year against graduating class, and prove to still be on top by winning this year. Pam Simmons Debbie Lazo- rik were voted most valuable play- ers of the year. Sophomores effort is not enough to defeat the Juniors, but they believe next year I SPIRITS RISES AT PEP SESSIONS The last pep session of the foot- ball season is always the sadest, es- pecially for the seniors. Cheer- leaders cheer a little harder; the students yell a little louder; and the team tries a little harder! Everyone tries their best to encourage the team on to another victory. Pep club president proudly announces the Queen Candidates, and the Mr. Football candidates are announced by Coach Demaree. Excitement and tension continue to mount at the homecoming game until, at last, the final “two” are named. Our final “two” this year are Queen Sharon Ashley and Mr. Footbal Cory Webster. Coach Demaree outlines strategy for game. Cheerleaders show spirit in school song. Sue Pappas, Teri Ledwinka, and Sandy Salerno express mixed emotions at the last football pep session. Mary Stroia presents Mrs. Orelup with roses. ' QUACK THAT BRICK WALL’ PLACE JUNIORS FIRST FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR A happy and exciting mood filled the air as the bonfire blazed. Couples, parents and teachers made up the crowd that gathered around to watch the bonfire. The fine drizzle, falling that night, could not extinguish the romantic mood that prevailed throughout the air. Many couples took advan- tage of the cozy setting the bonfire provided. The sophomore, junior, and senior floats are all a creation of great imagination and a lot of hard work. First the theme is picked, then rides to see how other classes were progress- ing, asking for donations of napkins, chicken wire, toilet pa- per, and spray paint, and brownie-ing-it-up with teachers who might be judges all fit into the schedule of float constructing. The floats, the bonfire, the powder puff game, the home- coming game against Hobart, and the dance all proved that self-realization exists among the students at Merrillville High. 14 These cheerleaders demonstrate how to smile and say, ‘CHEESE’. Seniors tried, but couldn’t do it. They only succeed in plac- ing second. 15 SHARON AND CORY REIGN The crowning of King and Queen candidates is always the highlight of Homecoming activities. The four Queen candidates are chosen as week before the game by the entire school. King candidates are chosen by their fellow foot- ball players. A busy week of picture taking and practicing the ceremony. Half- time at game, the field is cleared, Queen candidates arrive in convertibles and are escorted on the field, where they are joined by King candidates. It was a cold 36° degrees and a fine drizzle was falling. Coach Demaree announces Mr. Footbal 1972-1973 is Cory Webster and the 1972-1973 Homecoming Queen is Sharon Ashley. Tears of joy are shed by Sharon as she’s crowned Queen by Lynda Kloth, Homecoming Queen last year. Sharon and Cory are joined by the traditional kiss. Together they will reign at the Homecoming Dance to follow Saturday night. A win at the Homecoming games always makes for a more en- joyable evening at the Homecoming Dance. Showing your spirit at the game and coming to the Homecoming dance combine to make a feeling of great self- realization. Mr. Football, Cory Webster, and Queen, Sharon Ashley are all smiles as they pose together for the first time as King and Queen of 1972-73. Homecoming candidates are Sandy Salerno, Cory Web- ster, Joe Draper, Teri Ledwinka, Stan Marovich, Barb Dunclau, Dale Brooks, and Sharon Ashley. Bravo! yells players on sideline as they back their team The reigning Queen, Sharon Ashley, is driven around the track Athletic Director, Mr. Schmidt, presents Cory Webster with as the band plays “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” football signed by the entire football team. My what large muscles you have!” ex- This girl is all smiles as she dances, claims Kris Kloth. DISNEYLAND SETS MOOD Gloria Garson and her escort arrive at the dance in awe. The theme of the H.C. dance was “The Wonderful World of Disney.” The cartoonish atmosphere provided a fun-filled mood. Although few couples attended, the eve- ning was still a memorable one. The band “Cross Town Traffic” set the romantic mood by playing for the dance. After the dance, the couples went their separate ways for dinner. The exciting weekend was ended by a goodnight kiss. Taking a break from dancing are John Wardel and Mark Rohder with their dates. In the mist of baloons, Mr. Football, Cory Web- ster and Dale Brooks pose for a picture with their dates Jackie Smith and Kris Kloth. Kris Jasiak sniffs the fragrance of Vicki Connors’ bouquet. JUNIORS PRESENT SEE HOW THEY RUN” Makeup man applies hot lips to Jeff Vagnone. Lisa Catlow relaxes in her chair. 20 Jeff Vagnone reacts to the news Beth Curtis tells him. W. .V, � « i ! S i Mike Vale can’t believe Lorri Black drank the whole thing. The Junior play, “See How They Run” by Philip King proved to be a great success. Joseph Morrow directs as Sherrie Keehn student directs. The play ran from November 16 through November 18, 1972. The story centers around the vicar s wife with the plot complicating as the characters are introduced. Bottom row: Jeff Vagnone Middle: Lori Black, Mike Vale, Lisa Catlow, Nick Psimos, Beth Curtis. Top: Sherrie Keehn, Dale Askren Mike Reinhart, Mark Altomere, and Mr. Morrow. 21 Sue Jonaitis and beau, Buzz Christoff discover kissing ‘Eskimo style’ can be fun. VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS” A couple hunts for their names on stockings. “Visions of Sugar Plums” was the theme of this year’s Christmas Turn-a- bout dance. Once a year the girls get a chance to ask their favorite beau out on a date. The only drawback is that the girls also have to pay for the tick- ets. A personalized stocking was hung for each couple that attended. Fluid Motion” provided the music. The couples then go their seperate ways for dinner after the dance. Sue Surwick and Bob Mekola dance to tunes of “Fluid Motion.” 22 Robyn Tucker and date dance the evening away. Couples collect at tables to chat and make plans for getting together after the dance. Couples take a break to munch on some Christmas cookies and Greg Adams and Patti Lynch escape the crowds to have a quiet punch. minute together. XMAS CONCERT SOLD OUT Music provided by the band added just the right note to the concert. Santa remembers “all good choir directors. Mark Lazart and Linda Whitworth sing a Xmas du The Winter Band and Choir concert was held in the new auditorium for the first time ever. They performed to a ca- pacity crowd with standing room only. The pom pon girls, dressed as Christ- mas toys, assisted the band in provid- ing enjoyable entertainment. The Choirs and Vocalteens, singing of Christmases past and present lived up to their high reputation. A very atten- tive audience listened as Linda Wen- tworth and Mark Lazart sang a duet. To top off the superior entertainment, Santa slid down the chimney with his bag full of candy for all. “Ho! Ho! Ho!”, yells Santa as he passes out candy canes to the audience. Some of Santa’s elves skip merrily to the band as they make toys. Christmas toys march to the beat of Babes in Toyland” provided by the band. Christmas toys loosen up some of their kinks before being loaded up in Santa’s bag for their Christmas Eve ride in Santa’s sleigh. V - Jr t r ±1. ik f llll Sophomore Patty Fetsko has spirit of the ' 50’s. Wendy Richardson reaches out to help. Buffy Ditter, dat you? Snow White poses with five of the seven dwarfs. Juniors came ahead of all other classes with a theme of “Welcome to Storybook Land.” The Sophomores’ placed third. When the Juniors dressed up as storybook characters, Merrillville halls looked like Disneyland. The Sophomores dressed according to their theme of ‘The Fifties.’ First place juniors show the spirit of Storybook Land. JUNIORS WIN SPIRIT WEEK ' MEDICAL CENTER’ PLACES SENIORS IN SECOND Sharrann Simmons finds Tootsie Pops to be the best cure for any illness. Spirit Week began a bit slow for the Seniors this year, but they soon caught up. The Seniors placed second with their theme of Medical Center. If there seemed to be a lack of enthusiasm in decorating the hall, it certainly wasn’t present when Seniors dressed up. Doc- tors, nurses, and patients filled the halls. Seniors stuck the Devil with more pins than any other class. Patient Sue Pappas rests comfortably as nurse Colleen Healey chauffurs. Angels of Mercy, Cheryl Carlson, Cathy Bikos, Sue Zelenak, Charlene Kostelnik, and Barb Taseff show Senior Spirit. Mike Deppe introduces ’doctor of the house. Storybook Land }uniors cream Devil, Mike Reinhart. PEP SESSIONS SUPPLY SPIRIT Bobby socks and pony tails dominate the Soph- omore skit. Former Basketball Sweetheart, Denise Dunklau congratulates Cindy and Joel. Joel Draper shows sur- prise at being named Mr. Basketball. CINDY SWANSON, JOEL DRAPER SERVE AS ROYALTY FOR HOMECOMING Cindy and Joel take time out to congratulate each other with the traditional kiss. Principal, Mr. Bovard, presents Jr. Class Presi- Stick. All-week activities demonstrating the spirit of each class lead up to half- time at the basketball homecoming game. Decorated halls, dressing up on specified days, and skits at the pep session were some of the activities ot Spirit Week. The climax of the entire week was at half time during the bas- ketball game. Tension mounted as the candidates for Mr. Basketball and Bas- ketball Sweetheart entered. Applause rose and tears fell as Cindy Swanson and Joel Draper were announced as the reign ing couple at the game. Mr. Bo- vard presented the Spirit Stick to Dave Atzhorn, the Junior Class president for the class having the most spirit. Homecoming candidates: Dave Atzhorn, Jenny O ' Brien, Tom Schmidt, Debbie Lipke, Sweetheart Cindy Swanson, Mr. Basketball Joel Draper, Barb Dunklau, Stan Marovich, Ann Traina, and Dave Deputy-Governor Danforth (Don Pittman) tries to persuade Elizabeth Proc- Abigail Williams (Denice Scheidt) comforts Mary Warren (Debby Warded), tor (Cindy Wineinger) to speak with her husband. SENIORS PRESENT THE CRUCIBLE.” FIRST DRAMATIC PLAY AT MHS 1st row L to R: Dana Shocaroff, Mike Georgilis, Renee Poliak, Bill Goetze, Debby Warded, Kevin Watts, Denice Scheidt, Raymond Gran director, Kathy Laskody student director, Don Pittman, Larry Johnson, Rich Fileff, Irene Ozug, Jeff Vagnone. 2nd row: John Vassil, Mark Altomere, Ken Denta, Tim Milo, Sherry Graves, Kathy Hrezo, Mary Ann Letters, Barb Karr. 30 Comedy is found backstage of a dramatic play. Tituba, John Willard, and Sarah Good speak of Satan’s power in Salem. A dramatic ending highlights the play. This scene in “The Crucible” portrays one of the many famous witch trials of Salem. In keeping with its tradition of presenting exciting plays, the class of 1973 presented the dramatic play “The Crucible” in the new auditorium on February 23, 24, and 25. “The Crucible” is the story of the witchcraft trials in Salem, 1692, and its affects on the Proctor family. The class of ’73 has shown its versa- tility thru the plays it has presented in the last three years. Two years ago it presented “Many Moons,” the first children’s theatre ever presented at MHS. Last year it produced a comedy, and this year it has produced the first drama. Although it was the first drama to be staged at the high school, the crowd reception shows it probably won’t be the last. 31 32 33 PIRATES BEATING NO. 1 IN CONFERENCE Once again summer training began for a new football season and with it came the sweat, heat, aggravation, and effort every player had to go through. For the first time M’ville began their season with a football-o-rama, sending their hopes high. M’ville faced Wallace for the first time with a big victory; not only did they succeed in winning the game, but also in acquiring the traditional milkcan. The highlight of the football season was when M’ville victoriously con- quered Hobart with a score of 25-7. Making LSC all stars this year were Cory Webster and Ken Dike. A successful junior half-back who appeared as being one of the most valuable players was Bob Uemovich. Bob was announced as being leading scorer in the LSC with a total of 42 points. Uremovich had over 800 yards and 119 carries. Dale Brooks, senior fullback, fin- ished eighth in the conference with a total of 24 points. VARSITY FOOTBALL RECORD 1972 Merrillville 6 Lew Wallac«S|l 0 Merrillville 6 Crown Point 13 Merrillville Iff 20 Griffith 0 Merrillville 1 7 Portage 26 Merrillville 6 Lowell 9 Merrillville 6 Highland 7 Merrillville 2i tU Calumet 1 29 Merrillville 25 Hobart 7 Merrillville 6 Munster 18 Merrillville 32 Lake Central 14 Bottom Row: Richard Fileff, manager, K. Magurean, C. Brumley, L. Stevens, D. St. Hamain, D. Seitzinger, T. Hanson, J. Noel, J. Vagnone, C. Roy N Psimos, R. Porras, G. Adams, R. Blankenbaker, M. Luptak, R. Stevenson. Middle Row: T. Kacmar, T. Thursby, B. Uremovich, B. Meliinger, A. Kyras, D. Smelko, R. MeUinger, S. Marovich, D. Gill, P. Taber, T. Trakas, C. Dennis, C. Ray, S. Barbauld, T. Hackett, P. Hlodnicki, D. Brooks, J. Faulkner, D. Dike, A. Stoikowitz, G. Stobough. Top Row: Coach Demaree, G. Ostrozovich, T. Collins, J. Kuzma, B. Dinsmore, J. Rosendaul, J. Kyras, J. Kissenger, K. Watts, J. Draper, C. Balcerak, S. Samardzua, T. Schmidt, J. Hansen, C. Webster, Coach Dinsmore, J. Rosendaul, J. Kyres, J. Kissenger, K. Watts, J. Draper, C. Balcerak, S. Samardzual, T. Schmidt, J. Hansen, C. Webster, Coach Patz, Coach Armotrout. Not pictured is Coach Molchan. 34 Senior Ron Blankenbaker carries ball for extra yardage. Jim Faulkner questioning about the statistics of the game with Gary Stobaugh. Giving a few pointers to a player is Coach Patz. 35 UREMOVICH LEADING SCORER Cheering their team on to a touch down are Mary Stroia, Jackie Smith, mascot Donna Engle, and April Brumley. a Discussing the previous play are Rich Stevenson and Jeff Vagnone Uremovich helps out St. Germain as he throws a pass. 36 Eddie Stevens runs for a big gain. Bob Taseff skillfully dodges the opponents. J.V. ENDS TRUIMPHANT SEASON Starting the season off with calis- thenics in the hot summer sun, the first high school competition began. Practices after practices, new plays, to learn all helped the J.V. season become an outstanding one. A sor- rowful ending arose in the last game against Munster, beating M’ville 9-6, ending season with a record of 6-1-1. 4 Merrillville 32 Crown Point 0 Merrillville 12 Griffith 12 Merrillville 34 Calumet 6 Merrillville 32 Lowell 0 Merrillville 34 Highland 6 Merrillville 32 Lake Central 6 Merrillville 28 Chesterton 12 Merrillville 6 Munster 9 Merrillville 28 Chesterson 12 Merrillville 6 Munster 9 Bill Veach, Jerry Light, and George Rudovich attentively watch the game. Bottom row: f. Sheidt, V. Galanti, D. Schultz, E. Stevens, B. McCormick, S. Thomas, G. Washburn, J. Galos, B. Joleff, J. Wardell, M. Rhoder, M. Kucan. Middle row: P. Shirley, G. Rudovich, B. Turner, J. Light, B. Veach, B. Maresfo, J. Mann, B. Tharp, S. Christoff, M. Sperry, N. Nommensen, T. Kams, B. Dockweiler, M. Jones, R. Lunsford. Top row: L. Welch, D. Watts, M. Demmon, R. Moore, B. Equihera, K. Mehay, V. French, B. Taseff, M. Prochno, T. Hacker, D. Fossey, J. Pike, T. Rastociski, R. Keilm, and Coach Kaiser. Mark Rohder attempts to break through the opposing team ' s line. Players prepare for following play. 39 OPTOMISTIC OUTLOOK FOR MHS Coach Dailey yells instructions to his players. MHS basketball team was led by captains Joe Draper and Stan Marovich. Disappoint- ing endings, tearful crowds did not dis- courage the Pirates from trying their best to defeat their opponents. Those awful one point losses were enough to deflate any team’s ego, but the Pirates still hung in there. The close games brought much enthu- siasm to the fans, pep club, and parents. Dave Atzorn was named most valuable player of the Pirate team. The team con- sisted of two seniors, eight juniors, and three sophomores, who compiled a record of 4-16. For many this is just another season, but for the seniors it is the conclusion of their high school basketball. 40 Carry Carabine dribbles in for a lay-up. Players aid each other in order to get a successful basket. BASKETBALL FUTURE Donnie St. Germain illustrates the way of scoring two points. Stan Marovich does his thing in blocking his opponent’s shot. Front kneeling: Elaine Weisman, Richard Cardenas, Coach Dailey, Tom Haberkom, Norena Kuhn. Back Row (L to R): Stan Marovich, Carry Carabine, Tim Rostoski, Tim Harker, Tom Schmidt, Jim Jeffries, Pat Shuster, Joel Draper, Dan Sullivan, Dave Atzorn, Dave Sullivan, Gary Rogers, Donnie St. Germain. SB ' HwH; Iff 552 Coach Dailey goes over last minute game plans with the team. Pirates desparately grasp for the ball. Merrillville 63 Merrillville 71 Merrillville 55 Merrillville 57 Merrillville 75 Merrillville 77 Merrillville 57 Merrillville 61 Merrillville 75 Merrillville 50 Merrillville 78 Merrillville 51 Merrillville 56 Merrillville 72 Merrillville 58 Merrillville 41 Merrillville 57 Hammond Tech Hammond Bishop Noll Griffith Rogers M. City Calumet Andrean Lew Wallace Hobart Roosevelt Munster Lake Central Lowell Portage Crown Point Chesterton Lafayette Jefferson Pat Shuster blocks his opponent from scoring two. 42 Coach Dailey instructs players on new techniques. Dave Sullivan shoots for two. “Oh, oh, now where? , Dave Atzorn asks himself. Tom Schmidt shoots to score against his opponent. 43 JUNIOR VARSITY ON THEIR WAY UP Junior Gary Rogers attempts to shoot for two. Center Randy Pettit is fouled in the act of shooting. Dale Weisman, Tim Rastovski, and Greg Rister all scramble for the ball. Going through excessive practice made the team get acquainted with tough competition. Double dribbling, traveling, running up and down court, getting fouled, jump balls, lay-ups, free throws, shooting for two all made the season an exciting one. With the determination of winning and the thought of making the season a successful one, each player puts forth his very best efforts. Coach Vermillion gives a few words of advice Back row: Coach Vermillion, BUI French, Randy Pettit, Randy Mellinger, Dale Weismann, Chris Reinhart. Front Row: Greg Rister, Tim Krisko, Jon Shield, Bob Solivais. Merrillville 47 Hammond Tech 39 Merrillville 37 Hammond 47 Merrillville 41 Bishop Noll 37 Merrillville 47 Griffith 42 Merrillville 42 Michigan City Rogers 60 Merrillville 60 Calumet 45 Merrillville 39 Andrean 42 Merrillville 48 Wallace 42 Merrillville 50 Hobart 35 Merrillville 42 Gary Roosevelt 47 Merrillville 48 Munster 47 Merrillville 64 Highland 39 Merriville 40 Lake Central 39 Merrillville 87 Lowell 43 Merrillville 45 Portage 40 Merriville 54 Crown Point 36 Merrillville 51 Chesterton 45 Merrillville 42 Lafayette 44 45 TRACK TEAM RUNS SPRINTS AND HURDLES Led by Jay Wilkins, members of the track team get into shape for the long season ahead. Row 1 (L to R): Randy Pettet, Tom Schmidt, Tim Harker, Mark Rohder, Tim Rastovski, Steve Thomas, Andrew Georgillis, Dan Pullin, John Vician, Paul White. Row 2: John Maddack, Joe Danyi, Mike Vowell, Dave Smelko, Mark Pieroni, Milt Bonich, Jeff Kissinger, Kent Lamb, Jay Wilkins, Bob Uremovich, Tom Miller, Mgr. Row 3: Coach Lafey Armontrout, Bill McCormick, Dean Gill, Bob Hamilton, Bob Deer, Mike Prochno, John Stanton, Carl Waters, Peter Dakich, Dan Stanton, Mark Alsep, Bill Trakas, David Watts, Don Metcalf, Randy Mellenger, Andy Kyres, Bob Lain, Neil Nommensen, Robert Lenchis, James Mann, Joe Boice, Rick Stevenson, Eric Torp, Steve Wirtes, and Coach Jim Wagner TOWARD SUCCESSFUL SEASON Bob Deer practices high hurdling indoors to improve his speed. 1 Munster indoor 16 Munster Invitational 23 Munster relays P 31 Conference at Calumet 5 Hammond Tech. 9 LoweIl Griffith W Crown Point | Lake Central 14 Andrean relays 16 Munster 19 Calumet 24 Little Five Calumet 26 Chesterton relays 28 Delphi relays 1 Rensselaer relay 4 Griffith Invitational P 1 Clark relays 12 | Conference ( Stiff ith 17 sectionals The trackmen are looking forward to a good season. They’re conditioning and preparing to be the victors in the conference. Jumping hur- dles, being the first to cross the finish line, leg cramps, and girl time keepers are familiar sur- roundings a track man experiences. Competing against other schools and the self-satisfaction of succeeding makes every trackman more en- thusiastic and eager to continue doing his best. All of this and more is what it’s all about . . . self-realization. Track workouts are supposed to be hard, but you never can tell what will happen when Coach Armontrout isn ' t around. Stretching their muscles helps the track team get into shape. 47 HARRIERS SPRINT TO SUCCESSFUL SEASON Top Row: Ron Rogers, Brian Christy, Mike Vowell, Kevin Perryman, Kent Lamb, Coach Schmidt Bottom Row: Carl Waters, John Vician, Doug Flanegan, Jim Bishop, manager Dave Taylor MHS 15 Wirt 48 MHS 23 Andrean 34 MHS 154 Highland24 Calumet 70 Lowell 96 MHS 59 Noll 58 Hobart 23 MHS 16 H. Morton 46 MHS 37 Griffith 18 Lowell 100 Lake Central 115 MHS 45 C. Point 27 Calumet 61 Lake Central 121 MHS 43 Portage 20 MHS 18 Chesterton 37 Going though an every day work-out keeps the team in shape. 48 The hot sweaty practices and running for miles at a time vas just half of the hard work-out the Cross Country team lad to go through. Running to Miller Beach was one of the lestinations the Harriers had to sprint to. With the new :oach, Len Schmidt, the team still maintained a good ieason. Merrillville’s Cross Country team not only did well during he season, but won the Valpo Cross Country Invitational vleet. The team finished fourth in the Lake Surburban Con- ference. Qualifying for Sectionals, the Harriers finished fifth out of 18 teams. With outstanding effort, Mike Vowell quali- fied for regionals. He finished second out of 56 runners in the Lake Surburban Conference meet. With all the running and strenuous work put out by the Cross Country team, their season ended up with a satisfactory record. Competing and participating in Cross Country bring out self-realization in yourself. 49 WRESTLERS PLACE SECOND AT VALPARAISO TOURNEY Sophomore Mike Prochno sizes up his opponent. Ken Dike breaksdown his opponent during a regular season’s meet. Dike’s wrestling career led him to sec- tional, regional, and participation in state. Hopefully, next year Ken Dike will reign as the number one wres- tler in the state, as he has one more year of eligibility. Bottom Row (L to R): Mike Prochno, Jim Mann, Larry Swanson, George Kostides, Mark Staniger, Rick Voyles, Bill Hebert, Tim Wittemore. Back Row: Don Zona, Tim Cams, Charles Ray, Bob Dinsmore, Cory Webster, Ken Dike, Coach Kaiser. 50 Jim Mann attacks his opponent with a determination that he can’t be stopped. tnior George Kostides works his way to pin his opponent for six points. Getting in condition for wrestling: losing weight, diet- ing, calesthenics, watching calories— this all sums up the discipline, sacrifice and hard work involved in wrestling. Jim Mann and Ken Dike advanced on to regionals while the matmen finished the season with a record of 5-1-6. Mark Staniger works his way through a cradle to pin his opponent. Merrillville 24 Griffith 30 Merrillville 33 Chesterton 28 Merrillville 18 L. Central 30 Merrillville 57 R. Forest 8 Merrillville 43 Lowell 16 Merrillville 23 Hammond Gavit 28 Merrillville 2 Highland 52 Merrillville 44 E. Gary 8 Merrillville 39 Calumet 16 Merrillville 16 Portage 38 Merrillville 21 Munster 32 Merrillville 23 Cr. Point 32 Senior Cory Webster prepares to take down his opponent. Larry Swanson shows who ' s boss. JV COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL SEASON Ed Stevens concentrates on pinning his opponent. Jim Hansen takes hold of his opponent causing him to lose his bal- ance for the take down. Aggression is shown on Bob Crouch ' s face as he pins his opponent. Junior Dave Fargo grasps his opponent’s leg in order to pin him. Merrillville 39 Griffith 24 Merrillville 45 Chesterton 21 Merrillville 39 L. Central 22 Merrillville 68 R. Forest 6 Merrillville 39 Lowell 18 Merrillville 25 Hammond Gavit 43 Merrillville 21 Highland 33 Merrillville 49 E. Gary 9 Merrillville 36 Calumet 21 Merrillville 18 Portage 39 Merrillville 51 Munster 12 Merrillville 28 Cr. Point 31 52 Gaining experience hrough J.V. wrestling, .V. grapplers lost only hree meets out of twelve, oach Dresher experi- mced his fourth winning ieason. With outstanding )layers, Bill Tim Cams, id Stevens, Dave Fargo, ind Bob Crouch, next ' ear’s wrestling team hould have a victorious eason. With the thought of winning, competing, par- icipating this brings out elf-realization in every wrestler as he goes into he ring to face his pponent. Each wrestler could eel the tension rising as e stepped out to face his pponent, hoping that he vould be the victor. Vhen the contest is over, ach man, whether a win- er or a loser, knew that ie had proved something. Front row (L to R): B. Taseff, D. Williams, V. Gallati, B. McCormick, E. Luptak, J. Hansen, D. Fargo, B. Croach, S. Christoff, E. Bennett Stevens, P. Turner. Back row: Coach Dresher, M. Rich Netherton shakes hands with his opponent before they begin the match. Senior Bob Dinsmore builds up strength to pull a reverse on his opponent. FRESHMEN LEAD GYMNASTS TO SUCCESSFUL SEASON Front Row (L to R): C. Haberkorn, N. Kuhn, B. Pasa, P. Joyce, A. Brumley, D. O’Rear, L. Marshall. Row 2: C. Human, D. Titak, J. Carr, L. Oros, D. Warot, L. Wagoner, K. Johnston, L. Rudolph, K. Solich, J. Sohovich. Back Row: Coach Orelup, P. Weger, V. Tokarz, D. Bohling, A. Allendorf, R. Miller, J. Sikora, D. Hendricks, E. Leshk, S. Tipton, C. Oros, H. Hendricks, G. Gatlin. Mrs. Orelup gives a word of encouragement to Donna Bohling. April Brumley displays good form in her free ex routine 54 NISSEN Sore muscles from limbering up, taped wrists and ankles are all a part of get- ting into condition. Learning new rou- tines, putting ad- vanced stunts to- gether, both help gymnasts to compete in one of three lev- els: beginning, inter- mediate, or ad- vanced. Freshman contribute greatly to the gymnastic team. Stitches and bruises don’t discourage gymnasts from com- peting. Girls try to make Mrs. Orelup’s final year a success- ful one. Jody Sikora executes a lay-out straddle. Sophmore Paula Weger while doing her free-ex routine puts in an ad- vanced move such as a back aerial. With a puzzled look on her face, Heidi Hendricks leaps over the uneven bars. Doing a cartwheel on the beam, displaying great form is Eileen Leshk. 55 Lisa Summers takes first in the 100 yard breast stroke. M. Stroia, D. Lazorik, K. Bailey, and D. Lazorik take time out to catch their breath before proceeding with the work out. After a warm up Coach gives a few pointers. Mrs. Ross, Jill Sikora, Cindy Brown, (Divers) Girl’s swim team goes through hard work outs to achieve a good season. Kicking, pulling, all help to de- velop strong arm and leg muscles. Relays, back stroke, breast stroke, butterfly, free style, are competitive swimming styles. Getting up at 8 o clock on a Saturday morning shows a devoted enthusiasm towards swim- ming. The long, hard swimming practices all seem worthwhile when a victory against Valparaiso High School is achieved. Mrs. Ross, her first year coaching at MHS, instructs swimmers towards a memorable sea- son. With the aid of boy swimmers teaching the girls flip turns front and back helped increase their swim- ming techniques. With the goal of achieving new and better times, each girl does her best to make the team as triumph as possible. Diver Cindy Brown qualified for state com- petition, ranking second in regionals. Senior Diane Sohovich has good form doing free style. MERMAIDS SWIM TO VICTORY IN SECOND YEAR OF COMPETITION !■ Jill Sikora illustrates a front pike. In the goal of achieving diving points, Cindy Brown illustrates a front dive. At the sound of the gun, the swimmers take off in a racing position. Top row: A. Viczai, T. Long, D. Demmon, R. Roganovich, C. Nelson, P. Veach, M. Ross, Coach. Middle: D. Smith, K. Adams, L. Summers, C. Combs, A. Dolk, K. Bailey. Bottom: M. Peters, G. Anderson, M. Stroia, D. Lazorik, J. Springer, D. Sohovich, L. Susanna. 57 TENNIS TEAM MEETS COMPETITION Chris Reinhart demonstrates the proper form in the difficult underarm swing in order to hit the ball back to his opponent. With a tremendous attempt to return the tennis ball, Bill Touche uses one of the most difficult reaches for a successful back arm stroke. Mark Peroni anxiously awaits his opponent ' s serve. 58 Merrillville’s tennis team is composed of three seniors and the remianing sophomores. While practicing all sum- mer under the hot, scorching sun, they continued to put forth an all-out effort for a good season. Chris Reinhart, Bill Touche, Jeff Abel, and Mark Peroni were the most valuable players. The team’s two victories were discouraging, but did not dampen the team’s spirits. Merrillville 0 Highland 5 Merrillville 2 Griffith 3 Merrillville 0 Chesterton 5 Merrillville 2 River Forest 3 Merrillville 5 Portage 0 Merrillville 3 Wirt 2 Merrillville 2 Crown Point 3 Merrillville 1 Munster 4 Bottom Row (left to right): Coach Orelup, Randy Padol, Mark Nosich, John Petro, John Shield, and Jeff Abel. Top row: Bill French, Rob Lenshis, Chris Reinhart, Bill Touche, Mark Peroni, Randy Dion. TANKMEN SWIM TO STATE Going in the 100 yd breaststroke, Tom Davidson comes in his usual fir Greg Nicholls stretches Scott Corder ' s arms before he swims in his event. [im Trocha takes the lead in the back stroke relay. Junior Roger Theis finds that going 400 yd freestyle is very tiring. At the sound of the gun, the racers take off. Mike Odom, state qualifier, displays an inverted tuck dive. Greg Nichols holds team record of 1:01.2 in 100 yd. butterfly. As the second swimming season completed, the Merrillville tankmen have a record they can be proud of. Many schools underrated our tankmen due to the newness of this sport. Our tankmen proved to be as competitive, if not better, than a school who had swim meets for years. To climax the swimming season, four tankmen par- ticipated in state competition. Self-re- alization is evident in every swimmer as he thinks to himself, “I must swim to my goal. Not only to win the race, but more important, to do my best to help my fellow teammates.” A diver exhib- its dives of various kinds in order to earn points. The harder and the better the dive, the more points he earns. Coach McCloud once again brought our tankmen to be tough competition. If this record keeps up through the up- coming years, maybe next year have a few first place winners in state. Coach McCloud gets team members all psyched up for meet. Row 1 (L to R): S. Kraqcyck, J. Stewart, N. Stinson, M. Fargo, T. Nawesick, R. Funkey, J. Trocha, T. Davidson. Row 2: B. McFarland, C. Froman, C. Springman, K. Martin, J. Halfman, D. Lang, P. Mandich, R. Theis, J. Tilmen. Row 2: R. Washburn, D. Metcalf, R. Massow, B. Mellinger, G. Nicholls, D. Hendricks, S. Corder, J. Grifford, K. Burlison. Freshman Mike Faryo goes all out doing butterfly. Randy Massow demon- strated good form while doing backstroke. Tom Nawesick shows a great amount of speed while swimming free style. Curt Froman takes a deep breath of air while doing breast stroke. 62 SUCCESSFUL SWIMMERS Greg Washburn dives for points. Junior Larry Stevens, state qualifier, ex- cellently portrays a swan dive. Merrillville won Rensselaer Central Merrillville won Lowell Merrillville won Highland Merrillville won Wallace Merrillville won Chesterton Merrillville won Morton Merrillville won Portage Merrillville tied Griffith Merrillville won Michigan City Elson Merrillville won Hammond Tech Merrillville lost Munster Merrillville lost Bishop Noll Tom Davidson (Buzz) swam his way to state Kent Martin also qualified for state in 50-free competition, excelling in breast stroke. style and 100-free style. Divers: Tom Mitro, Greg Washburn, Mark Rohder, Mike Odom, Larry Stevens, Gary Suzanna. J.V. SWIMMERS FINISH WITH 4-0 SEASON Front row; S. Schamm, D. Guzorek, T. Wooley, G. Rudovich, J. Eich, L. Bohn, R. Talmidge, B. Danko, V. Harbison, K. Banks, P. Hassett, Back row; Coach McCloud, D. Seber, F. Meyers, K. Thomas, G. Love, M. Albiecht, J. Porter, Jerry Bardeson, J. Sharpe, M. Reinhandter, M. Keel. Bob MacFarland takes a deep breath of air and keeps a watchful eye open to make sure nobody passes him. 64 .... “Swimmers take your mark!, BANG! They’re off!” The Junior Varsity Swim team lead an undefeated season record of 4-0. Swimming hard work outs came in handy when you are up against com- petition. Swimmers boosting each other up before a meet, working as a team, hard practices, backstroke, fly, breaststroke, freestyle, I.M., relays, get- ting nervous standing on the starting blocks, false starts, girls timing, “Timers ready!” “Swimmers take your mark!” and they are off to a victorious season. Each swimmer strived to improve in the hopes of making it up to varsity so he could compete in statewide com- petition representing the Merrillville swimming team, all under the instruc- tion of Coach McCloud. Keeping a steady pace while doing free-style is Dave Guzorek. Displaying a very good form while swimming the butterfly is Jeff Tilmon. Counting strokes from the flags and getting ready to go into his back flip turn is Mike Riechenader doing backstroke. Bottom Row A. Russell, A. Viczi, M. Peter s, J. Constantides, D. Lazorik, D. Tombers, T. Constellonos, J. Springer, S. Misik, Top Row; Mrs. Meggenhofen, S. Smith, D. Whitey, L. Whitworth, V. Hancock, C. Woods, G. Brozka, J. Chandler, P. Simmions, Mrs. Ross. GIRLS STAY IN SHAPE Merrillville A team won, B team won Andrean Merrillville A team won, B team won Chesterton Merrillville A team won, B team won Hammond Gavit Merrillville A team won, B team tie Lowell Merrillville A team won, B team won Wallace Merrillville A team won, B team won Crown Point Volleying the ball back and forth, sore wrists, bruised knees, team cooperation makes the team work towards a victorious sea- son. Under the new coaching of Mrs. Meggenhofen and Mrs. Ross, the team continues to play their very best. Striving to get a letter helps keep competition challenging. The girls ended up with a good season this year, in hopes that next year will be just as good. Merrillville center shoots for two. 66 Ready and waiting for the ball are Cheryl Gu- Front row (L to R): S. Smith, M. Grabzik, S. Guzik, J. Constantinides, L. Lazorik, L. Evans. Back Row: T. zik and Sandy Smith. Flemming, A. Viczai, D. Tombers, R. Mitsos, J. Baltz, D. Atzhorn, M. Hostetler, P. Simmons, R. Meggenhofen. GIRLS ACTIVE IN B-BALL Girl’s basketball team under Coach Meggenho- fen, went through a season of ten games. Going up for layups, shooting free throws, being high point man, points, points, points, jump balls, fouls, time outs, double dribbling, traveling, win- ning or losing, team work, exhaustion from run- ning up and down the court are all a part of girl’s basketball. Coordination and skill just go to prove girls can participate in athletics, too. Blocking does not stop Debbie Lazorik from shooting for two. 67 Greg Adams, FB Chris Balcerak, FB Joel Draper, FB, BB, track Dan Absher, FB, track Jeff Abel, tennis Pat Beckman, wrestling Tom Blankenbaker, FB Ron Blankenbaker, FB Dale Brooks, FB Brian Christy, CC, track Wally Kolodzief, golf Dino Cominus, swimming Ray Davis, FB Marty Defoor, Swimming Rick Drew, swimming Phil Fugate, wrestling Rick Jackson, tennis Tom Kacmar, FB Bob Dinsmore, FB, track, wrestling. Dale Hendricks, swimming Jeff Kissinger, FB, wrestling Kent Lamb, CC, track Jim Faulkner, FB 68 Stan Marovich, FB, BB Brett Mellinger, swimming SENIOR LETTERMEN Working hard to get a lettermen jacket, giving it to your girl friend, being proud of your patches, showing off your chevrons, being a captain in your sport wearing that gold star, leaves all the good memories that took place during high school. As the Senior Class lettermen finish their high school athletic careers, the fond memo- ries of sacrifices, friendships, sorrow, and happiness will be remembered for a life-time. George Kostides, wrestling Jim Kyres, wrestling Dan Metclaf, FB Mark Pieroni, tennis, track Ruby Porras, FB Ron Rogers, CC Sam Amardzja, FB A1 Stoikwitz, FB Ron Sunyog, golf Bill Touchette, tennis Rick Washburn, swimming Paul White, tennis, track Don Zona, wrestling Ed Bennett, wrestling Charles Ray, FB, wrestling Dave Sohovach, wrestling Rick Stevenson, FB Rick Voyles, wrestling Cory Webster, FB, wrestling 69 OUTLOOK PROMISING FOR SPRING BASEBALL SEASON Keeping his eye on the ball, Gary Templeton is ready to swing. Terry Hackett gives the signal for a curve ball. Front row: T. Habercorn, D. St. Germain, J. Light, J. Wardell, J. Petro. 2nd row; M. Kucan, B. Lopez, K Magurean, D. Seitzsinger, G. Adams, A. Seban, J. Jankovich, D. Nimms, P. Krulus. 3rd row; Coach Metcalf, C. Harris, T. Hackett, J. Hartill, G. Rogers, K. Perrymen; J. Kuzma, G. Templeton, D. Atzhorn, C. Gaskey. J. Hartill, B. Nichols, A. Seban, C. Jankov- ich, and B. Lopez talk over different baseball experiences. Waiting for a pitch he likes, Don Nims takes a swing at the ball. Baseball season started with great hopes for a good season. Working out with the new pitching machine, run- ning up and down the steps helps the team get back into condition. Pitchers get warmed up pitching curves and fast-balls, while batting practice in- cludes ground balls and home runs. Girls managers are Cindy Harris and Cindy Gaskey. Broken wrists, getting hit with baseballs, new positions, new batting order, goes along with the rest of the excitement of a baseball season. SPRING SPORTS SIGNAL END TO 72-73 ATHLETICS As we say farwell to the closing of this year’s athletics we remember all the sac- rifices, friendships, pet names we gave each other, the sorrow we shared, the happiness, the victory parties, the pizza parties, the feeling of competition, the winning of athletic awards; medals, pins, patches, letters, emblems, ribbons, trophies, being nervous, making mistakes, making good-plays, people watching you, fans cheering you on, being called a Rah Rah, this is just part of competing, and finding out what self-realization is all about. For many this may be a beginning, for the Seniors this may be the end but there is one thing nobody will ever forget and that is the memories that took place dur- ing your high school days. 71 73 Bottom Row L to R: C. Thomas, D. Allendorf, V. Luebcke, D. Zona Row 2: C. Haberkorn, J. Bailey, M. Hamang, M. Higgins, K. Westervelt, F. Landsman, M. Minard. Row 3: L. Catlow, D. Gough, A. Ioannides, R. Craigo, D. Roy, P. Lynch, C. Bridgewaters, B. Bulfuss Row 4: J. Pennock, B. Dugee, B. Goetze, V. Andersan, M. Evanyo, V. Connors, C. Gaskey Row 5: A. Dolk, D. Hunter, L. Weber, Chris Curtis, L. Myatovich, P. Nichols Row 6: C. Laser, A. Deaton, L. Gearhart, P. Austin, S. Simmons, L. Garnet Row 7: Mr. Hutchinson, C. Kiburz, J. Higgins, M. Mundell, J. Roarda, N. Oliver B, Boyd, M. Neulip TOP SCHOLARS INCLUDED IN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society honors the top scholars in high school. A national organization, NHS has sponsored various activities at Merrillville High School, including the “Pin the Devil” contest during Spirit Week. For their money- making project, they also sold taffy apples during school. 74 QUILL SCROLL HONORS HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISTS Quill Scroll membership is the highest honor to be granted to a high school journalist. It provides incentive for staffs and builds prestige for jour- nalism programs. To be a member, a person must meet national quali- fications: be in the upper third of his or her graduating class, have worked on some kind of high school publication and have the approval of the advisor and the National Quill and Scroll council. Quill and Scroll also sponsors a current events test and also makes available evaluation services to mem- ber high schools. Fourteen new members were added this spring to the Quill and Scroll ros- ters, making the total membership in- crease to 23. Bottom: Terry Loncaric Top: Jenny Mitsos, Kevin Watts L to R: Mike Minard; Betsy Ross, advisor; Faye Landsman; Peggy Holom; Charlene Kostelnik; Ev Fink. THESPIANS PORTRAY DRAMATIC ROLES DURING YEAR Trying out for plays, winning certain parts, the applause, the standing ovation, the cast parties are all part of an actor’s training, as are painting flats, learning how to apply make-up and lots of behind the scene work. After seeing a stage play in Chicago, Thespians learn new methods of captivat- ing an audience. Other changes made this past year included changing the name of the Fine Arts Revue to the Merrillville Off-Broadway Revue. Speech Club and Thespians both par- ticipate in displaying their stage skills and entertaining ability. As a reward for their work, Thespians earn awards which are achieved by points. All awards are presented at the annual banquet. Thespians anxiously await for their meeting to start. 76 Jack Oros, Mike Reinhart, Dana Shocaroff, Lori Black, Beth Curtis, Terrie Long, Mark Altomere take a break on the spiral staircase during their rehersal for their award-winning one-act play; Happy Journey.” Sitting L to R J. Mitsos, E. Fink, M. Reinhart, Mr. Morrow, M. Cardaras, N. Bartley. Row 1: D. Al- lendorf, R. Williams, C. Baumbgardner, K. Culp, B. Curtis, S. Keehn, C. Costakis, J. Vagnone. Row 2: M. Altomere, B. Goetze, L. Ponda, C. Poti, T. Long, P. Bartley, G. Boswell, N. Psimos. Row 3: J. Bartett, R. Poliak, K. Laskody, M. Letters, D. Shocaroff, L. Johnson, L. Danko, L. Black, M. Georgilis. Row 4: J. Oros, M. Vale, R. Fileff, D. Kensey, G. Gorski, L. Catlow, K. Alsop, M. Wrob- leski, C. Wineinger, M. Baumgardner. Beth Curtis, Jack Oros, Mark Altomere, and Mike Reinhart rehearse for “The Happy Journey” 77 SPEECH CLUB REORGANIZES UNDER MRS. DIENER Merrillville’s speech club made plans this year to participate in speech meets. In the past, they also have been involved in debate matches with other schools. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Elizabeth Diener, the club is currently rebuilding. Members of the Speech Club are, front row, Wendy Swanson and fane Fileff; second row, pa- mela Bartley, Mrs. Diener and Gloria Varzo. Pam Bartley and Gloria Varzo act out a scene as part of a speech club meeting. BOOKSTORE SERVES NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH SUPPLIES Melanie Brooks and Linda Cunningham help Terry Loncaric decide what supplies she needs for a new quarter at MHS. Before and after school, the book- store is open for the students in order to purchase school supplies. It holds from erasers to book covers, and from pencils to notebooks. The bookstore is manned by student volunteers and is sponsored by Mr. Choncoff. 79 YEARBOOK STAFF WORKS TOWARD SPRING DELIVERY Charlene Kostelnik and Lynn McLean take time out for a coffee break. Miss Ross, yearbook advisor gives a pleasing smile as the pages are sent in. Charlene Kostelnik, Dana Shocaroff, Lynn McLean and Mary Stroia compare notes. 80 cademics Editor Debbie Demmon keeps busy by cropping pictures for her Sports Editor Mary Stroia asks questions before finishing, sction. SCHOOL NEWSPAPER HELPS TO INFORM It all begins in March at the Journal- ism banquet. Students are announced their positions on the Mirror and fol- lowing Mirror issues are put out by the newly-elected staff until second semes- ter of the upcoming year. It can get to be a hassle trying to publish a school newspaper once every two weeks— it means staying after school at least one night, trying to think of a good headline or another photo caption, and remembering all those rules from J-I that didn’t seem important until now. And as deadlines draw nearer, tempers get shorter as ev- eryone wants to go home but no one is finished. It also means a feeling of accom- plishment when you sj e your story in print, or when you get your first by- line. It’s receiving a coloring book at the J-Banquet and knowing that you’re probably closer to the staff than any- one at school. And then you realize that all the hours of work, cold ham- burgers, and warm cokes from Macs were all worth it. Mary Cardaras and Terry Loncaric watch as Gene Ann Nance types out one of her features. First row: Kevin Watts. Row 2: Bob Sullivan, Keith Lennon. Row 3: Mike Shelby, Terry Loncaric, Vanessa Vorgias, Miss Betsy Ross, Nora Shaw, Gene Ann Nance. Row 4: Nadia Cheikh, Mary Cardaras, fenny Mitsos, and Michele Hemmes. MHS STUDENTS i r Nora Shaw, Nadia Cheikh, and Vanessa Vorgias look over papers of the previous week’s newspaper. art of Staff Photographer Keith Lennon’s job is to choose ictures for the newspaper. Mike Shelby, Bob Sullivan and Michele Hemmes try to fit a headline. 83 SPANISH CLUB LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Spanish Club 1st row Mrs. Bertram (sponsor) B. Valle, L. Dawson, J. Machnik, G. Stanley, 2nd row N. Woolridge, M. Dovellos, K. Storey, J. Wharton, J. Luebke, 3rd row L. Dudak, T. Grieshaber, C. Griggs, L. Frey, D. Goldman. French Club 1st row K. Thomas, M. Dobis, C. To- zier, A. Ioannides, K. Hlodnicki, S. Jasnic, 2nd T. Fleming, K. Kritkos, A. Nahod (president) M. Cu- cuz (secretary) C. Costakis, R. Sylvester, 3rd row K. Doxas, A. Dolk, B. Peironi, S. Kritho L. Do- vellos (vice president) R. Roganovitch, D. Danchi, N. Johnson (treasurer) J. Higgins, V. Jakovijevich, N. Chekh, Mrs. Callendar (sponsor) German Club 1st row (officers) B. Goetze, P. Nichols, N. Martin, 2nd row B. Maginot, J. Herr, B. Kirby, R. Robert, L. Wolf, D. Zona, J. Russel, C. Vandenburg, C. Kirby, P. Znika, A. Konrady. GERMAN CLUB 85 MEDICAL CAREERS MEMBERS INVOLVED Medical Careers club members are: front row; Harold Joselyn, Jan Christy; second row; Cathy Du- Mond; third row; Debbie Rathjen, Toni Brucks, Denise Gut, Pat Mercer, Evelin Minapis; fourth row; Larry Dietrich, Don Kuzivich, Bobbi Dugle, Bob Rendall, Brenda Aimutis, Nurse Myers, Dan Hen- dricks, Darrell Joselyn. 86 Joan Kasmareck is one of the Medical Careers members taking part in the skit to teach grade schoolers about the dangers of tooth decay. Members of the Ecology Club include; front row; Jackie Barrett, Ma- neshs Minilovich, Bill Goetze, Kristie Bahus, Becky Boyd, George Dre- sher, sponsor. Second row; Kristine Griggs, Andrea Russell, Dottie Whit- ing, Terry Gcaushaber, Lorraine Dudak, Jane Rhorda. The main money-making project of the Medical Ca- reers club was selling stuffed animals to students during the fall. Besides this, some of the Medical Careers mem- bers worked together to perform a skit for the students at Iddings school on tooth decay and hygene. Although not as active as in past years, the Ecology Club did try to make plans for the year’s activities. Past activities included clean-up days and glass drives. The club hopes to become re-organized and be involved in more activities during the year. 87 Row 1: R. Nichols, L. Gament, K. Laskody, A. Traina, Mrs. Callender Row 2: Mundell, L. Ponda. Row 4: M. Hostetler, L. Dudak, Y. De LaRosa, D. St. Mar- S. Simmons, D. Grabczyk, K. Culp Row 3: N. Cheikh, C. Baumgardner, M. tin. Row 5: N. Woodridge, D. Grabczyk. FUTURE TEACHERS SPONSOR DANCE Participating in the homecoming parade began the school year activities for FTA. Students who are interested in this field learned teaching techniques. Pay- ing dues, choosing officers, inducting new members, and preparing ahead are all a part of what this club consists of. FTA continued its annual activities: conven- tions to South Bend, sponsoring a party for the retarded children, going to Fieler school, and sponsoring the Christmas Turn-a-bout, giving the table decorations to orphan children. The students got a chance to teach a class on student teaching day. On this day the student teachers realize being a teacher isn’t as easy as it may seem. By help- ing and teaching others before yourself, self-realization is evident. 88 Kathy Laskody helps one of the stu- dents at Fieler grade school open his present during the Christmas party FTA held for the class. ™ ™ s a “ b S!“ “ |or ' � Sunshine Society sponsors blanket toss for Jack Kallenback with aid of Health Careers and Pepteens. 90 SUNSHINE SOCIETY TAKES PART IN WORTHY CAUSE D. Taylor, C. Baumgardner, L. Ponda, S. Flynn, D. Dike, N. Woolridge, S. Lee, J. Christy, L. Harmon, Mrs. Bovard. Sunshine Club goes through their traditional candlelight ceremony starting the year off right. Initating new members, going to District Conventions, getting ac- quainted with new ideas, makes this club enjoyable. Looking forward for a night out with Dad and a banquet with mother help the communication gap. Making things and improve bringing them to Riley Hospital help bring cheer to all the folks. Singing Christmas Carols, spreading spirit and having Christmas all help boast the Christmas spirit. Money proceeds going to charitable causes brings out self-realization and helps a person feel needed. 91 LETTERMAN’S CLUB L. to R. Coach McCloud (Sponsor) J. Kyres (Sargent at arms) T. Schmidt (Presi dent), B. Christy, Brett Mellinger (Secretary), Gregg Adams (Treasurer), Len Schmidt (Sponsor) Next Row: M. Luptak, P. Pet- roe, R. Dian, (. Draper, D. Seitzinger, M. Vowell, R. Blankenbaker, B. Dinsmore, G. Kostidus, S. Marov- ich, B. Uremovich, P. Hlodniki. Next Row: K. Perryman, J. Stinson, T. Davidson, S. Corder, T. Nowes- nik, J. Wilkens, J. Vagnone, J. Kuzma, J. Hansen, K. Dike, C. Ray, D. Athorn. Next Row: K. Lamb, R. Fileff, R. Theis, |. Bishop, R. Rogers, D. Taylor, ( Danyi, C. Roy, K. Kowis, P. White, Terrv Hackett, R. Padol, J. Kissenger. Front Row: C. Froman, B. French, C. Reinhart, J. Able, L. Stevens, C. Gill, C. Balce- rak, J. Rosendale, K. Maregean, T. Hansen, D. Hendrks 92 L. to R. Connie Covaciu, Darlene Danchi, Jackie Smith, Gay Peters, Mary Stroia, April Brumley, Bottom to Top: Cheryl Gusik, Deb- bie Hendricks, Kris Kloth, Eileen Leshk, Kathy Haberkorn. VARSITY AND RESERVE CHEERLEADERS PEP CLUB, PEPTEENS AID SPIRIT Pep Teens are some of the girls that are picked to promote spirit at MHS by wearing uniforms, sitting in a block at games and yelling with the cheerleaders. Helping make and put up signs to support our teams, as well as their cheering at games, make Pep Teens a busy as well as worthwhile organization. Also helping to back Merrillville’s athletic teams is the Pep Club. Spon- sored by Mr. Woods, the club makes signs, too, but membership to this club is non-selective. L to R: Wendy Richardson, Peggy Whitely, Stephanie Shelby, Kim Garbalio, Renee Jen- kins, Gale Gatlin, Darlene Cieslak, Connie Schliecher, Wendy Swanson, Jane Fileff, Diane Atzhorn. Pep Club: Row 1 (L to R): Barb Hilbrick, Ruth Foreman, Robin Greek. Row 2: Mr. Woods, Karen Kalettes, Mary Gulo, Pam Kupke, Ka- ren Senaff, Mary Brabzych, Sue McCann. WITH CHEERS, DECORATIONS 96 r Pom-pom Girls: (L to R) Jenny Mitsos, Teri Newlin, Karen Patterson, Patty Lynch, Jodi Pennock, Val Luebke, Jackie Springer, Beth Pappas, Cecilia Bridgewater, Kathy Berg, Dana Fortner, Ramona Horton, Anne Traina, Denise Jones, Narehna Kuhn, Barb Dunklau, Cyndi Harvoth (Jr. Capt.), Valerie Tokarz, Jenny O’Brien, Kim Belifiore, Sharon Ashley, Marlane Titak, Marla Adams, Linda Miller, Denise Lazorik, Jeannie O’Brien, Diane Sohovich, Denise Sark, Sue Kos, Karen Rossey, Diane Sournois, Donna Ferkull, Ronda Williams, (absent: Debbie Lipke— Sr. Capt. Terri Castelanos). Keeping in step is one of the responsibilities Cecilia Bridgewater and Terri Castelanos have as pom- pom girls. GAA CLUB PARTICIPATES IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES The GAA, or Girls Athletic Associa- tion, is an organization that gives girls a chance to show their athletic ability. In some of the sports that GAA spon- sors, the girls can even earn a letter. Attending meetings every Tuesday is one of the responsibilities that these girls have. GAA members this year are: first row; D. Tombers, D. Labroik, J. Con- stantindes, I. Ozug. Second row; T. Flemming, M. Stroia, D. Grabczyk, D. Allendorf, K. Kloth, D. Votterodt. Third row; N. Wooldridge, D. Fortner, V. Tokarz, M. Hamang, J. Hamang, D. Gough. Fourth row; K. Stockier, C. Har- ris, A. Fielder, P. Pawl, R. Mitsos, L. Evans, M. Hostetler. Fifth row: B. Shooter, D. Atzhorn, L. Pikeut, G. Kolodziej, P. Weger, H. Hendericks, B. Pasa, J. Baltz, E. Leshk The GAA swim team practices while swimming to a season record of 1-3. 98 Junior Jackie Smith performs during the girls’ gymnastics meet at Munster. JoAnn Costantinides goes for a layup in a GAA basketball game. Girls find out basketball is rougher than it seems while jumping for a rebound. 99 Girls Glee Club 1st row— C. Brown, J. Poliak, L. Black, J. Papp, M. Whiteley, R. Burgos, D. Gullic, S. Flanigan, C. Nelson, S. Long, J. Milanovich, L. Sullivan 2nd row— D. Anderson, M. McFalls, G. Gatlin, S. Lousheff, L. Evion, G. Vrazo, C. Griggs, C. Costakis, V. Barbieri, D. Taylor, D. Van Hou- ten, R. Williams 3rd row— C. Bielak, D. Bor- gmeier, M. Bianchi, J. Machnik, T. Sulunias, M. Dovellos, J. Hamang, D. Cieslak, J. King, J. Spri- nger, 4th row— T. Grabczyk, L. Harmon, J. Barrett, C. Elser, N. Korakakis, B. Shooter, W. Swanson, J. Fileff, P. Kemperle, T. Brownfield, K. Storey, J. Hayes, 5th row— M. Hawkins, C. Podi, S. Milcic, M. Brooks, R. Wolff, F. Govert, S. Fulmer, P. Bar- tley, D. Cierniak, T. Long. Concert Choir 1st row— left to right-N. Bartley, K. Seneff, C. Neely, C. Covaich, D. Danchi, M. Letters, B. Cloyd, B. Sodor, D. Gough, D. Hunter, P. Thursby, B. Stigleman, E. Leshk, C. Christoff] 2nd row-S. Mikolics, J. Carlburg, K. Standish, B. Ditter, J. Bailey, C. Baumgardner, K. Chismudy, K. Williamson, L. Mullins, T. Brucks, S. Chelov- ich, K. Haberkorn, 3rd row-G. Peters. G. Bos- well, D. Allendorf, D. Burke, L. Ponda, J. Aquino, M. Hamang, K. Laskody, A. Bly, P. Chapas, J. Springer, N. Brucks, S. Parks, C. Water, 4th row- S. Smith, R. Greek, M. Jank, D. Neal, D. Williams, T. Anastopoulos, P. Melcic, M. Reinhart, N. Psimos, R. Bella, T. Cams, 5th row-A. Bartis, J. Edwards, L. Whitworth, D. Zona, M. Deppe, J. Reimer, P. Lewis, C. Reinhart, A. Banko, T. Jones, 6th row-M. Wreblewski, J. Jackson, J. Reimer, M. Reed, D. Evans, J. Oros, B. Docwyler, J. Bishop, D. Oppman, C. Ray, 7th row-K. Barclay, R. Tal- madge, M. Lazart, D. Kensey, B. Christy, P. Rei- mer, M. Vale, J. Andreoli, D. Joselyn, J. Julovich, M. Baumgardner, and pianist C. Thomas. Vocalteen 1st row— J. Bailey, G. Peters, C. Wa- ters, R. Williams, B. Ditter, C. Thomas, 2nd row— K. Barclay, G. Boswell, K. Laskody, S. Smith, L. Whitworth, S. Chelovich, M. Deppe, 3rd row— J. Waters, D. Neal, M. Vale, B. Christy, D. Kensey, M. Lazart, J. Oros, N. Psimos. 100 BAND PERFORMS DURING YEAR FOR MHS 102 COMMUNITY, AREA HIGH SCHOOLS The 1972-73 band set out to pay for the new uniforms they purchased by selling band calendars and participat- ing in the Christmas concert, “Seasons Greetings.” Row 1: L to R. Rebecca Boyd, Carmen Laser, Mary Evanyo, Nancy Wooldridge, Maryann Hig- gins, Beth Pieroni, Laura Dawson, Linda Cicci, Sherry Graves, Diane Atzhorn. Row 2: Suzanne Wills, Kenneth Denta, Joni Hansen, Nancy Dea- ton, Nancy Sorrick, Pamela Summer, Don Saber- niak, Robin Tucker, Kristie Bahus, Michael Welch, Ronald Rogers, Roger Theis, David At- zhorn, Robin Mitsos, Jon Kaczmarek. Row 3: Mi- chael Keel, Debra Keiser, Victoria Hancock, Karla Alsop, Joyce Koedyker, Beth Curtis, Terry Grieshaber, Terrence Procko, Dale Nagy, Mark Alsop, Randy Klevickas, Timothy Pastoviski, Da- vid Ellich, Robert Paski, Mary Anne Hostetler, Sharrann Simmons, William Philpott, Thomas Wayte, Mark Rohder, Jeffrey Piekut, Barbara Pasa, Karen Thomas, Deborah Thomas, Amy Al- lendorf, Elanor Kacmar, Janden Neville. Row 4: Michael Maginot, Gail Seitzinger, Celeste Kaiser, Violet Cokic, Luella Kopack, Cindy Porras, Che- ryl Taber, Diane Mehas, Susan Garrett, Marilyn Miller, Paul Hlodnicki, Stephen Watkins, Hugh Seller, Lorraube Dudak, Neal Oliver, Fredrick Hodgers, Charles Markovich, Steven Thomas, John Statton, George Kucik, Paul Znika, Harold Barnard, Paul Seitzinger, John Sprovtsoff, Mark Simmons. Row 5: Terry Peschke, Gregory Adams, Steven Krawczyk, David Nelson, Keven Burlison, Joel Draper, Bruce Givens, Thomas Collins. 103 HUMAN RELATIONS SPONSOR EXCHANGES, PROJECTS Row 1: Debbie Demmon, Dana Shocaroff. Row 2: Michele Hamang, Mr. Walters, Diane Gough, Debbie Leonhardt, Denise Gut, Michele Hemmes, Sherri Linzy, Kathy Klodnicki, Sue Johnstone, Terry Newlin, Debbie Burge, Kris Curtis, Nadia Cheikh, Vicky Manivilovich, K ris Griggs, Maudie McFalls, Melissa Lumborkowski, Sue Norwaist, Julie Hamang, Dana Fortner, Cheryl Guzik, Ev Fink. Human Relations held exchanges this year with Lew Wallace, Calumet, Hobart and Andrean high schools. In March they went to Beatty Memorial Hospital and held their annual slave sale, proceeds from which went to the Jack Kallenback fund. Another project started this year by members of the Hu- man Relations club was volunteering to help members of the community who could not help themselves. Members signed up to do errands and visit the elderly or the handi- capped who were unable to move around. 104 Wallace exchange students find our cafeteria to be different from theirs. Senior Michele Hemmes shows Wallace ex- change students around. 105 ART STUDENTS USE THEIR CREATIV] Senior Nancy Sullivan finds painting takes much concentration. ALENTS TO PRODUCE MASTERPIECE Rug making, paper macho, painting, and drawing, are few of the ways students express their feelings through art. Design, color, and texture of material demon- strate your personal quality. Senior Jim Yacko applies his artistic skills to painting. ' 3 Liz Gearheart and Debbie Peters finalize their copy in Shorthand II. Rod Owen studies life in the business world. Stephanie Kendera tries her hand at the adding machine in her business class. Typing I student, Sharon Sepkawski, attempts a new assignment. 110 Students studing any type of business course find that business courses are defi- nitely not so easy as they seem to be. Busi- ness classes are beneficiary in shapping the student seeking any type of secretarial or clerical work. Typing I students try their minds at a three minute time writing. Typing I students enjoys working with electric typewriters. Ill COLLEGE PREP CLASS PREPARES Studing poetry, reading books, seems to be different to sophomores. Juniors advance to Macbeth and writing to show their feelings, while seniors pick a topic and a term paper to get pre- pared for college. Mr. Gran expresses English through faces. Drama class brings out many different moods, as shown by Sherry Keehn and Denise Miller. SENIORS FOR COLLEGE. Miss Ross points out a mistake that senior Sherry Graves has over-looked. Steve Thomas finds more interesting things to think about than English. 113 ELECTION YEAR ENLIVENS FACTS FOR STUDENTS The elections, the Vietnam War, and peace talks were the topics of major discussion this year in the history classes. The reports and other tedious homework kept the students occupied after school. Every class has their own memories of the good times and some bad times. Each new day is one less day to the end. For the sophomores and juniors, the end of another year, but to the seniors, the end of high school. And part of everyone’s high school years will include work in history classes either U.S. or world. Included in a senior’s curriculum are government and economics. A smile from Mr. Walter for McGovern’s loss. Acting out a trial, Steve Smith gives a suspicious look. i Problems of American Democracy requires group work. 114 CLASSES PROVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CHALLENGING Foreign languages promote students to learn languages so that they may go into the honors program to study the spe- cific languages of certain countries. These students visit these countries and live with the people to learn their cus- toms and habitats. Language classes also serve as a route for college-bound students, as another language is required for entrance into many colleges. Studying another language of- ten makes learning at least less complicated. Sophomores Sharon Fulmer and Scott Corder learns speaking a foreign lan- Junior Kathy Williamson finds out that she has to memorize dialogue also, guage isn’t that bad at all. Mrs. Bertram checks to see if Spanish II students follow the tape. 115 Terry Long and Debbie Beck question their lab partner during a biology Lab. SCIENCE CLAS EXPERIMENTS INTEREST STUDENTS “What’s this liquid stuff?” “Now what did he say to do with the test tube?” Chemistry experiments are only part of the classes making up the science department. Biology and physics are also included in this area, although the classwork may not be as interesting to some as get- ting scorched by a Bunsen burner. Learning by doing is a good slogan for this department, though, because teachers as well as students become involved in the class work. Although students observe some of the more complex experiments performed by Mr. Vermillion and the other teach- ers participation is more the rule than the exception. Mr. Vermillion demonstrates an experiment to the class. Patty Wilshire finishes up on a chemistry lab. 116 Group study often helps students finish their assignments. Cleaning up after a lab is all part of being in Biology class. Senior Norman Allen and Greg Adams express the difficulty of an experiment. 117 Making a cake from scratch is one of the many things home ec. does. Sophomore Karen Storey takes time in cutting materials. HOME ECONOMICS CLASSES OFFERED TO ALL STUDENTS Mrs. Seale demonstrates how to press a dart correctly. Home Ec. isn’t offered for only girls. Acquiring the skills to improve their opportunities in the do- mestic world, students in the Home Economics department ap- plied their knowledge to both practical and artistic projects. Both boys and girls had a hand in cooking a complete meal, decorative icing work, sewing. Housing and interior decorating makes a floor plan of home and furnished. LIBRARY FAVORITE STUDENT PASTIME. Students use Media center for more than just studying. Students use the library for homework. The Media Center is used for the purpose of studying both singularly and in groups. The library is for stu- dents to go to when the student wants to relax or study during the study time of the class. Sophomore Tom Davidson watches for tears in the film. Algebra I students use basic mathematics . . . Geometry students gain inductive and deductive knowledge through proofs and theorems . . . Algebra II students solves prob- lems of higher degree. Understanding concepts replaces the simple memorization of facts as the basic of curriculum in the math department Sophomore Jeanne Papp whizzes through a math problem. 120 lem is Mr. Rainford ' s style V ' — « FIGURES INTO MATHEMATICS Student Jay Wilkins finds going to the board a daily routine in math. Senior Dana Scharoff tries to explain her way into class. 121 nk about than just math. BAND MEMBERS RECEIVE NEW UNIFORMS AFTER RAISING MONEY Senior Robin Tucker keeps in time with the music with her French horn. 123 Senior Becky Boyd and Junior Carmon Laser find sharing music isn ' t so bad after all Sharrann Simmons finds out playing the chimes isn’t as easy as it looks. Theorizing music, Mr. Reinhart ' s theory class prepares to compose a concerto. MHS STUDENTS BELIEVE IN MUSIC” With 1972-73 being the first complete year for use of the new auditorium and choir rooms, Mr. Reinhart has taken full ad- vantage of this added facilites. Winter, Christmas, and Spring Concerts were performed by senior girls, concert choir and vo- calteens in the auditorium The “Music Man” himself, Mr. Reinhart finds enjoyment as well as relaxation directing his choirs. Obviously disliking the selection Buffy Ditter sings out, regardless. 125 GYM CLASS KEEPS THE BOYS PHYSICALLY FIT Coach McCloud keeps a watchful eye on sophomore Mike Miller as he does his weight lifting. Gathered around for last minute instructions, sophomores don’t always give their full attention. Sophomore Greg Washburn practices his dives in gym class for swimming meets. Learning to go off the diving block is taught in the six weeks swimming course at MHS. 126 Tumbling, volleyball, basketball, swimming and football are just some of the activities that both regular and elective boys gym class participate in developing skill, mucsles and the ability to get along with his fellow team mate. Trying not to bend his knees sophomore Greg Roman concentrates on toe Larry Stevens and his teammate battle to hit the volleyball, touches. Sophomores endulge in a friendly game of crab socker. 127 The sophomore girls physical educa- tion classes started out the year with physical fitness tests. The classes were outside for a short while to play flag football. Inside, during the winter the girls played low-organized games such as dodge ball and crab soccer. During the second semester they played bas- ketball and learned dances. In the spring classes moved back outdoors for soccer and softball. Mrs. Ross takes time and tries to explain the proper techniques to swim. Sophomore Debbie Hendricks find that swim ming class isn ' t just swimming only. GYM CLASSES KEEP STUDENTS IN CONDITION Debbie Randhan, Toni Macchia, and Michele Sophomore girls’ gym class finds out that volleyball isn’t as easy as it looks. Hamang listen to instructions on tumbling. 128 POM POMS PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT Seniors Rhonda Williams and Terry Newlin display toys in the annual Christmas Concert. The 1972-1973 Pom-Pom girls have achieved many things: Having a col- ored guard with the band, performing the Christmas concert, doing their own thing by making up the routine themselves. Elective gym students classes started out the year with tennis, once inside, they played low-organized games. The girls then learned to exercise for figure control. For the rest of the semester they played volleyball and worked on the gymnastic equipment. Doing a dance and being an elf is just part of being a pom-pom girl. Making up their own routine is the fun of being in pom pom class. 129 Dan Luchene cleans his tools after class. Drafting takes much time and study. Joe Gifford draws a scale for drafting. Mr. Kaiser demonstrates the proper method in machinery care. ft ■■ Students add last minutes touches by rounding off the edge. Adjusting the wood lathe, Mark Allan finds it’s harder than he anticipated. EXTRA CLASSES OFFERED AS STUDENTS BROADEN EDUCATION IN SHOP Shop classes had an addition to their department, classes that meet before and after regular classes. Drawing up the plans and then building a model house is one assignment in drafting class. Students spend days planning their projects, and then they go to the shop instructor for a final check of the plans. The students has to decide what type of wood he will use for his project before actual construction begins. The student has the entire semester to work on his project, and some students actually manage to get started on a second project. The student can make anything he wants to . The projects are varied. During this past school year, woodshop students made hope chests, table, gun cabinets, bookcases, wall shelves, desks, candlesticks, dog houses, to- boggans, and a play-house for little children. In auto shop, students study the machinations of the auto- mobile. They learn about the working parts of a car, and they learn how to repair cars by actually working on cars instead of learning everything out of books. The teachers see to it that their students get working experience. Angie Koscica expresses a smile as Mr. Semakaitis explains assignment. 131 MIRROR STAFF WORKS INTO 1973 Keith Lennon, photographer, demonstrates the art of a camera to staff memb Vanessa Vorgias Editor of the editoral page, Kevin Watts, prepares “Letter to the Editor,” for publication. Mary Cardaras, Miss Ross and Gene Ann Nance prepare the features page. 132 Sue Pappas and Mary Stroia are diligently at work to hit deadline. MERRILLVUE STAFF PRODUCES ANOTHER YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIES. The Mirror Staff has faithfully is- sued a paper once every two weeks. The paper’s purpose has been to fa- miliarize the student with his school and the activities that take place in it. The Mirror Staff has accom- plished this goal this 1972-73 school year. The Merrillvue Staff has strived this past year to meet the required deadline of this annual. They have and they hope they have provided you the student with happy memo- ries of MHS, 1972-73. Debbie Demmon and Dana Shocaroff seriously (?) get down to business. Lynn McLean and editor, Rose Magda discuss controversy on an issued finalization. 133 BUDGET PROBLEMS PLAGUE BOARD Dr. Donald Kaupke, Superintendent of Ross Schools glances through a book. Front Row (Left to Right): Raymond Doherty, Maynard Kruger, and Arthur Collins, Back Row: Jack Morfee and Donald Lanbehn. 134 ADMINISTRATION TACKLES PARKING, ATTENDANCE “Did you call me?”, asks assistant principal John Stone Checking on absent students is a daily task for assistant principal, Jerry Niemeyer Principal, James Bovard patrols the halls 135 first national bank After Merrillville’s victory over Wallace, Coaches Molchan and Schmidt admire the game’s victory milk can. Mrs. G. Bovard, business teacher and department chairman, and Sunshine Society sponsor, has taught at MHS for 25 years. She holds B.S. M.B.A. degrees from I.U. Her hobbies are read- ing, boating, bicycling, and spectator sports. Mrs. H. Brunton, business teacher and Jr. class sponsor has taugh at MHS for 17 years. She holds B.S. M.S. degrees from Central Normal I.U., respectively. Her hobbies are bowling golf. She spent last summer in the Far East. Mrs. B. Ambroziak is a rookie business ed. teacher at MHS. She has a B.S. in Bus. Admin, and marketing. She attended B.S.U.j l.U. and St. Joseph’s Calumet College. She enjoys bowling, chess, cards. White Sox games and fishing. Mrs. Bertram has spent her three years at MHS as a foreign language teacher and Spanish Club sponsor. She holds a B.S. degree from I.U. and her hobbies include sewing, singing, and sports. Mrs. V. Burgess, German teacher, German Club sponsor, and Senior class sponsor, holds B.A. B.S. degrees from 111. University, Minnesota Uni- versity, Purdue, I.U. She has traveled to Russia Germany, flowers are her hobby. Mr. L. Armontrout, P.E. instructor, soph, class sponsor, head track coach, and assistant football coach, is in his 13th year at MHS. He holds a B.S. degree from Central Methodist College and M.S. degree from I.U. Mrs. R. Bothwell has taught business education for 20 years, besides being senior class and junior prom sponsor. Mrs. Bothwell holds an M.S. de- gree from I.U. and her hobbies are reading, and crocheting. TEACHERS STUDY, TRAVEL, RELAX DURING SUMMER Mr. C. Carroll, Special education and sponsor of Merrillville Youth for Retarded Children, holds a B.A. degree from Purdue. His hobbies include collecting coins and stamps. Mrs. C. Coon, guidance counselor, holds a B.A. and M.S. degree from Indiana State University. Her hobbies include collecting antique glassware. Miss L. Burrus, librarian, holds B.A. and M.A. de- grees from Valpo University and I.S.U., respec- tively. Her hobbies include reading, writing and sewing. Mr. C. Choncoff, economics and general business teacher, also sponsor of soph, class and the book store. Mr. Choncoff has taugh at MHS for eight years and holds a M.S. degree from I.U. He en- joys skiing and camping by Lake Michigan. Mrs. P. Court has a B.A. and M.S. from Indiana University. She has been at MHS for 6 years. She enjoys traveling, sewing and the theater. Mrs. P. Callender, foreign language teacher, French club sponsor, jr. prom sponsor, soph- omore class sponsor, and F.T.A. sponsor, has taught for 5 years at MHS. She holds a B.S. de- gree from Ohio State U.; her hobby is golf. Mr. Yeoman makes a quick swap of dessert for Mr. Vermillion’s milk. 137 MHS- ANDRE AN COSPONSER FIRST COLLEGE NIGHT Mr. J. Dailey, industrial arts teacher, varsity bas- ketball coach, and senior class sponsor, has been at MHS for two years. Mr. Dailey attended Stout State University and holds a B.S. and M.S. de- gree. He enjoys playing bridge. Mr. R. Demaree has spent his 26 years at MHS as a World History teacher, football coach, Jr. Hi-Y sponsor, and soph, class sponsor. He holds a B.S. degree from Northwestern University and his hobbies are history and traveling. Mrs. E. Diener, Speech club sponsor, coach of the Speech Solo team, and English teacher has taught at MHS for two years. She holds a B.A. degree from the University of Michigan. Mrs. Die- ner’s hobbies include reading and sports. Mrs. C. Dillman, art teacher and senior sponsor, has taught at MHS for one year. She holds a B.S. degree from I.U. and her hobbies are painting, bowling and piano. Mr G. Drescher, Bio I II teacher, assistant wrestling coach, Ecology club sponsor, jr. class sponsor, and Student Faculty Board, has taught at MHS for nine years. He holds a M.S. degree from Ball State University. Mr. M. Dunscombe, has been teaching Chemistry I for seven years at MHS. He holds a B.S. and M.S. degrees from Purdue University. Mr. R. Ebler, social studies teacher, soph, class sponsor, and legislative chairman of MCTA, has taught at MHS for six years. He holds an M.S. de- gree from I.S.U. and his hobby is writing for a monthly publication. Mr. C. Fackler, math teacher and sophomore class sponsor, has taught at MHS for two years. He holds B.S. M.S. degrees from I.U. and spends his summers teaching Driver’s Ed. Miss L. Fry, English and Latin teacher, is in her first year at MHS. She holds a B.A. degree from Idiana University. 138 Miss M. Galanis has spent her four years at MHS teaching U.S. history and as senior class sponsor. She holds a B.S. degree from I.U. Mr. T. Gland has spent his four years teaching at MHS business, sponsoring the soph, class, and as Sr. Powder-Puff coach. He holds a B.S. degree from I.U. and his hobbies include swimming weightlifting, football, and basketball. Mr. R. Gran English teacher, senior play director powder-puff coach and jr. class sponsor, has taught at MHS for ten years,. Mr. Gran holds an A.B. and M.S. degree from I.U. Mrs. Meggenhofen demonstrates a headstand. Mrs. J. Hansen teaches Art I II. She has a B.S. degree from I.U. and M.S. from P.U. She has taught at MHS for four years. She is soph, class sponsor. Her activities are decorating and teach- ing in the summer. She enjoys snow skiing. Mr. M. Hutchison, math teacher, golf sponsor, soph, class sponsor, Nat. Honor Soc. sponsor has taught at MHS for 14 years. He holds an M.S. de- gree from I.S.U. and sports are his hobby. Mrs. J. Hammel has taught social studies for three years at MHS. She is also senior class spon- sor. Mrs. Hammel holds a B.S. degree from I.U. Mrs. M. Jeffries, Spanish teacher and department chairman, has taught at MHS for 13 years. She holds an A.B. and M.A. degree from I.S.U. and Valpo U. Her hobbies include sewing, knitting and reading. She traveled to Mexico last summer. Mrs. J. Johnson psychology teacher, has taught at MHS for three years. She holds B.S. and M.S. de- grees from I.S.U. and Valpo U. Her hobbies in- clude music and mental health work. Mr. J. Kasarda, English teacher and senior class sponsor, is in his seventh year at MHS. Mr. Ka- sarda holds a M.S. degree from Purdue Univer- sity in English education. Miss F. Kolodziej, business teacher and senior class sponsor, has taught at MHS for four years She holds a masters degree from I.U. and ceram- ics are her hobby. Mrs. J. Kadish, business education teacher for three years, holds B.S. and M.A. degrees from I.U. and Ball State University. Her hobbies include music, art, literature, and traveling in Canada. Mrs. F. Kirtland, home ec. teacher, jr. class spon- sor and prom sponsor, has taught at MHS for 12 years. She holds an M.A. degree and has attended Wisconsin U. and I.U. Her hobbies are reading, crafts and horses. Mr. J. Kurth business education teacher and jr. class sponsor has been at MHS for three years. He holds a B.S. degree from I.S.U. Mr. Kurth ' s hobbies include showing old English sheep dogs. Mr. J. Kaiser has spent his eleven years at MHS as an industrial arts instructor, J.V. football coach, and varisty wrestling coach. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from I.S.U. His hobbies are tin- kering in his workshop and exercising. Under the direction of Mr. Reinhart, the chorus rehearses for an upcoming concert. 140 WORK AND TRAVEL IN FACULTY’S SUMMER LIFE Miss G. Leas has spent her 14 years at MHS teaching business. She holds B.S. and M.S. de- grees from B.S.U. and her hobbies include travel and photography. She has also traveled in all 50 states, Europe, Russia, Canada and Mexico. Mrs. E. Lewis, chairman of the art department and jr. prom sponsor, has been at MHS for ten years. She holds a M.S. degree and attended Fort Wayne Art Institute, Ball State U., and I.U. Paint- ing is Mrs. Lewis’ hobby. Mr. S. Lewis has been a guidance counselor at MHS for four years. He has a B.S. M.S. He at- tended Ball State and Indiana U. He enjoys golf, f ishing and reading. He keeps busy by assisting in College Night and Financial Aid Night. Miss D. Lusk has spent her five years at MHS teaching College Prep and soph English. Miss Lusk holds an M.A. degree from North Texas State University; skiing is her hobby. Mrs. A. Lynch, College Prep teacher for fifteen years, holds a B.A. M.A. degree from Mount Mary College and Valpo U. Mrs. Lynch’s hobbies include bridge, writing and traveling. Her recent trip was to Munich, Vienna and Salzburg. Mrs. S. Matysiak has been a guidance counselor at MHS for three years. She has a B.S. from Pur- due and an M.S. from Indiana U. In her spare time she enjoys reading. Mrs. B. (Green) Koby has been an English teacher for four years. She has a B.A. M.S. and at- tended Western Michigan U. and Indiana U. Mrs. Koby is a newlywed. She is also kep busy by being a jr. class sponsor. Mrs. P. Meggenhofen, girls P.E. teacher, GAA sponsor, jr. class sponsor, and volleyball and bas- ketball coach, is in her first year at MHS. She holds a B.A. degree from Purdue and her hobbies are music and needlework. Mr. F. Meltzer, band and music coordinator at MHS for 21 years holds a B.S. degree from Can- turbury College and has done graduate work at Ball State U. Mr. Meltzer’s hobbies include sports. On her break, Mrs. Woldridge assists her hus- band in the A.V. Department. Mr. J. Morrow, drama teacher, jr. play director, and Thespian sponsor, has taught at MHS for ten years. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from I.S.U. Mrs. M. Meyer, nurse and Health Career’s club sponsor, has been at MHS for 19 years. She holds an R.N. degree from St. Elizabeth ' s school of Nursing, and her hobbies include gardening, camping and traveling. Mr. L. McCloud, P.E. teacher, varsity swimming coach, Merrillville Aquatic club coach, varsity club sponsor, and senior sponsor, has been at MHS for two years. He has attended Slippery Rock State I.U. and holds an M.S. degree. Mr. R. Nabhan, U.S. history teacher and jr. class sponsor, has been at MHS for seven years. Mr. Nabhan obtained his B.S. from Indiana U., and M.S. from Valpo U. He teaches econ. in the sum- mer, engraving is his second job. Mr. W. Metcalf, P.E. department chairman and varsity basketball sponsor has taught at MHS for 19 years. He holds a B.S. and M.S. degree from Valpo U. and I.U. Reading and sports are his hobbies. Mr. C. Mixell, business teacher, senior pow- derpuff coach, and jr. class sponsor, has taught at MHS for eight years. He holds an M.S. degree and has attended I.S.U., I.U. and Purdue. His hobbies are golf, bowling and painting. Mr. D. Molchan, P.E. instructor, pool director, and varsity football assistant, is in his tenth year at MHS. Mr. Molchan holds an M.S. degree from Purdue. Raising trout is his hobby. STUDENTS AND TEACHERS COMMUNICATE Mr. S. Novak, industrial arts teacher and soph, class sponsor, has taught at MHS for seven years. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees and has attended B.S.U., I.U., Valpo U., and Loyla U. His hobbies include fishing and hunting. Mrs. B. Orelup, has spent her seven years at MHS as a P.E. teacher, tennis gymnastics coach, GAA sponsor, jr. sp onsor, and pom pon sponsor. She holds B.S. M.S. degrees from I.U. Her hob- bies are tennis and golf. Mrs. C. Padish, English teacher, sr. class sponsor and jr. prom sponsor, holds an A.B. degree from I.U. She has taught at MHS for two years. Miss C. Pavel, English teacher and jr. class spon- sor, has taught at MHS for two years. She holds a B.S. degree from I.U. and completed 25 hours to- ward her master’s. Her hobbies are the piano, viola and painting. She has been to Wales. Mr. W. Pigg, math and Driver’s Ed. teacher al MHS for ten years, holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from I.S.U. Sports are his hobby. Mr. G. Rainford, math teacher and department head is in his fourteenth year at MHS. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from I.U. and Purdue U. His hobbies are reading, hunting, and fishing. Mr. J. Reinhart, vocal and music theory teacher, Vocalteens sponsor, and summer musical spon- sor, has taught at MHS for 19 years. He holds a B.M.E. and M.M.E. degree and has attended I.U., Roosevelt U. and Me Phale School of music. Miss B. Ross, journalism teacher, Quill and Scroll sponsor, yearbook and newspaper advisor, and soph, class sponsor is in her first year at MHS. She holds a B.S. degree from Ball State U. Miss Ross’ hobbies include singing and reading. Mrs. M. (Shaw) Ross, P.E. instructor, GAA spon- sor, swim coach, volleyball, coach and jr. class sponsor is in her first year at MHS. She holds a B.S. degree from I.U. and her hobby is canoeing. STRIKING TEACHERS LENGTHEN SUMMER VACATION Mr. J. Scheuer, senior class sponsor, jr. prom sponsor, and industrial arts teacher is in his fourth year at MHS. He holds B.S. degree from Purdue U. and photography is his hobby. Mrs. K. Seale has spent her 18 years at MHS as a Home ec. teacher and department chairman and sponsor of FHA. She holds B.S.H.E. and M.S. de- grees from Purdue. Her hobbies include traveling and reading. Miss W. Stevens, business education teacher and soph, class sponsor, has taught at MHS for six years. She holds a B.S. degree from l.U. Mr. L. Schmidt, Athletic Director, Cross Country coach, and Varsity Club sponsor, has been at MHS for two years. He holds a M.S. degree from Western Michigan University. Mr. S. Semokaitis has spent his 26 years at MHS as an industrial arts teacher and sr. class sponsor. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from I.S.U. and his hobby is plastic carving. Mrs. E. Stewart, art teacher at MHS for eight years, holds a B.F.A. degree from Wittenberg U. Her hobbies are bridge and golf. Mrs. K. Schmidt, Soph, class sponsor, soph, play director, and Concerned Student Sponsor, has a B.S. in education from Indiana U. She has been at Merrillville for 4 years. Mrs. M. Spurr, social studies teacher and soph, sponsor, has taught at MHS for eight years. Mrs. Spurr holds a B.S. and M.S. degree from I.S.U. and is in the process of completing her Ph.D. Her hobbies are reading and golf. Mr. E. Talmadge, social studies department chairman, has taught at MHS for 13 years. He holds a B.S. degree from Murray State and an M.S. degree from Valparaiso University. Talking things over is Mrs. Orelup and Coach Metcalf. Mr. J. Wagner, science teacher, assistant track coach, and sr. class sponsor has taught at MHS for eight years. He holds an M.S. degree from I.S.U. and his hobbies are tennis and golf. Mr. G. Walter has spent his six years at MHS as a government teacher, Human Relations club spon- sor, jr. class sponsor, and powder puff coach. He holds B.A. M.A. degrees from St. Joseph ' s and B.S.U. His hobbies are golf and traveling. Mr. D. Teeter, industrial arts instructor and sr. class sponsor, has taught at MHS for 2 years. He holds a B.S. degree from I.S.U. and is in the proc- ess of working on his masters degree from Purdue. Mr. D. Teitge, teacher in U.S. history. He is a powder puff, prom, and debate sponsor. He is in his third year at MHS. He holds a B.S. and M.A.L.S. degree from Valpo U. Teaching swim- ming is his summer job. Mr. J. Vermillion, physics, chem II, science de- partment chairman and assistant basketball baseball coach, has taught at MHS for 14 years. He holds a B.S. from I.S.U. and an M.A. degree from Brown U. His hobbies are golf and skiing. Miss C. Von Behren has spent her four years at MHS teaching home ec. She holds a B.S. degree in education from Eastern Illinois University. Mr. B. Woods, English teacher, Pep club sponsor, and soph, class sponsor, has a B.S. degree from I.U. He has taught at MHS for two years. PAPER GRADING IS TEDIOUS Mrs. G. Woolridge, math instructor, jr. prom sponsor, and sr. class sponsor has been at MHS for eight years. She holds a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois U. and her hobbies are reading, sewing, traveling and photography. “Up, Up, and AWAY Mrs. C. Adams Mrs. S. Barclay Mr. B. Yeoman math teacher has been with MHS for nine years. He has a B.S. in math M.A.T. He attended St. Joseph College and P.U. He enjoys traveling, basketball, golf, bowling and he is a jr. class sponsor. 146 HOMEWORK FOR TEACHERS Mrs. Frazure Mrs. Homoky Mrs. Solich Mrs. Goetze Mrs. Neville Mrs. Richter Mrs. Hendrichs Mrs. Tomko Mrs. Vislosky AIDES SECRETARIES RUN SCHOOL 147 CAFETERIA BECOMES CENTER OF MHS SOCIAL LIFE 1 W fi QnvMj A JUM The first Merrillville Town Hall is the former primary building on Rt. 330. 150 I PARDON THE INCONVENIENCE T WE HAVE EXPANDING ™ ' s FACILITY With the town growing, it is in need of bigger fire fighting units. Cetye you Jeg i The sign displays that Merrillville is a town on the Row 1: Ron Randhan, Jerry Wilkerson, Paul Eich. Row 2: John Carr, Ralph Long, and Ann Collins. MERRILLVILLE BECOMES INDIANA’S LARGEST TOWN The town seal, located in the MHS hall, was drawn by Dave Sullivan SOPHOMORES LEARN THE INS AND Finding yourself in the wrong class after three days and hunting for your locker are familiar frustrations felt by a sophomore. The sophomores had their first fling in high school student activity with the homecoming float. The girls made an effort in the Powder Puff football game. Ordering class rings and final exams contributed to the raz-ma-taz of high school. Little do the sophomores realize that juniors and seniors years are next with even more fun, headaches, and memories. 154 The juke box is a source of enjoyment to many students. Here a student finds time to play it during his class break. OUTS OF HIGH SCHOOL LIFE. Sophomore Executive Board— Standing on the floor— Renee Jenkins, Vickie Hancock, Stephanie Shelby, Darlene Seislak, Sue Nims, Kathleen Bailey, Debbie Hendricks, Rochelle Brogus, Jeania King. Going up the stairs— Teresa Long, Jane Fieleff, Jackie Barrett, Dave Neal, Diane Zajdel, Paul Znika, Andy Banko, Dave Nelson. Even an injured arm does not stop John Wardell from doing school work. 155 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TRY TO WORK Kevin Allen Karlene Adams Peggy Adair Kevin Allen Paulette Andrey Jean Baltz Sherry Bannister Jean Barlow David Barrick Pam Bartley Ray Bascom Ray Baymale Andrew Benko Diane Beres Gloria Berry Jill Betters Carol Bielak Anita Bish Mike Blankenbaker Lyle Bohn Robert Boyd Melody Brooks Cindy Brown Tracy Brownfield Rochelle Brugos Gigi Brzoska Richard Cardenas Tim Cams Jeannie Celorio Julie Chandler Diana Chenore Steve Christoff Starla Clark Don Cobb Mark Coleman Bill Cook Scott Corden Tina Cuprinski Peter Dakich Tom Davidson Laura Dawson Jim Day Lisa De Boy Bonnie Deem Nick Demitrakis Mark Demmon Michael Demo Robert Denta Garry Detert Debbie De Well Pearl Deyoe Randy Dian Debbie Dobery Brian Dockweller Suzette Doeing David Dolatowski Marianne Dovellos Brenda Dowdy John Dumler James Dyer Josephine Echterling Gary Egnato Robert Eguihua Donald Eich James Eich Jo Ann Elia David Ellich Cynthia Elser Mark Englebright Laura Evans Thomas Evans Laurie Evion 156 TOGETHER TO SOLVE THEIR PROBLEMS Elizabeth Guba Robert Guska Denise Gut Dave Guzorek Tom Haberkorn Jan Halfman Frank Hall Julie Hamang Vicki Hancock Marianne Harbes Tim Harker Laura Harmon Gary Harris Billie Hartwig Sheryl Haussman Monty Haynes John Farley George Fedorchak David Femiak Marcella Fesko Ruth Fiedler Carole Fields Bill Figueroa Sharon Flanagan Rita Fleming Dave Fossey Vanessa Francis Larry Franz William Fraticelli Vince French William French Lynn Frey Belinda Fryar Sharon Fulmer John Galanos Vincent Galati Michaeline Galinis Marisa Gango Kim Garavalia Karen Garden Gale Gatlin Wally Gazda Butch Georgilis Anita Giordin Bruce Givens Patricia Glass Gary Glibota Debbie Goldman Michael Goranovich Susan Gorrett Faye Go vert Joe Grembowicz Kristine Griggs Rits Griggs Shirley Gualandi Mr. Mixell always has the time to help a bewildered student with their homework. Here a student needs help with a math problem. William Hebert Michael Hecimovich Dave Hefty Heidi Hendricks Deb Henrichs James Herr Thomas Herzer Alice Heylin Betty Hicks Judi Higgins Don Huth Edward Jackson John Jackson William Jarman Linda Jewell Pamela Jewell William Jolliff Robert Jones Bobbi Jones Sheryl Jones Barry Jurewicz John Kacala Debbie Keiser Jo Kendall Kenneth Kmetz Karen Kolettis Sandra Kormos Nitska Kortagus Angie Koscica Kathy Kritikos George Kucik Randy Lamb Theresa Larsen Sharon Lousheff Shawn Mackey Marilyn Makler Karen Manis James Mann Theresa Mann Susan Manojlovich Mark Mantz Randy Mantz William Maresko Charles Marmolejo Robert Martin Steve Martinly John Marovich Laura Marovich Dennis Marouler Susan Matkins William Mattingly Robert McCann Gail McClellan David McCloud George McColly William McCormick Rick McDonald Robert McFarland La Quita McIntyre Michael McLaughlin Vanessa McNair Corey McShane Diane Mehas Kevin Mehav Margaret Melcher Sue Melcic Rand Mellinger Patricia Mercer William Metcalf Jaci Meznarick Jo Anne Milanovich Denise Miller 158 NUMBER 621 STRONG. Michael Miller Robin Mitsos Cindy Moehl Kathy Moore Randy Moore Chuck Moroz Joseph Mullen Cindy Murray Fred Myers Gary Nadolski Margaret Nadolski Dave Neal Carla Nelson David Nelson Ann Nemergut Denise Neumeyei Sue Newman Lori Newton Roger Niksch Suzanne Nims Neil Nommensen Mark Nosich Tom Nowesnick Kathy O’Connell Danny Odar Karen Oleljniczak Richard Oljace Dave Oppman Eliza Ornelas Lucy Ornelas Jack Oros Steve Owen Kathleen Pall Jeane Papp Barbara Pasa Jeff Patch Don Patterson Pamela Pawl Sandra Pawl Caryn Peronis Richard Perry Michael Peters Susan Peters John Petro Randy Pettet Lynne Piekut Karen Pierce John Pike Mary Pipta Michael Pizzolato William Philpott Jennifer Poliak Bruce Pollock Cindy Popka James Porter Cynthia Poti Jack Powell Teri Powell Roberta Poynter Mike Prochno Mary Puskar Steve Qualizza Greg Raczynski Rosanne Rados Michelle Raduenz Valerie Rahn Robert Ramos Kim Randhan Tim Rastovski Robert Ray Mike Reibly 159 MANY STUDENTS FIND BEING OF Mark Reichanapter James Reimer Jeff Reimer Christopher Reinhart Brian Rendina Vince Rendina Andrea Renehan Cathey Renicker Harold Reynolds Debbie Richards Wendy Richardson Shirley Rinkoesky Greg Rister Sharon Ristoff Rochelle Roganovich Richie Rogers Mark Rohder Ed Rollet Greg Roman Darlene Rork George Rudovich David Rudy Kathy Rukavina Andrea Russell Joyce Russell Greg Ryan Mike Rzetelny Heidi Sadowski Lillie Samardzija Brian Samay Norman Samsel Carol Santeramo Jayne Sauer Cindy Sawochka Don Sawochka Francin Scegiel Connie Scheicher Jeff Scheidt Charlene Schleicher June Schlesinger Penny Schmidt Twyla Schmidt Sandra Schmuck Mark Schram Virginia Schubert David Schultz Kurt Schultz Mark Scott Gail Seitzinger Robert Seller Judy Semplinski Jim Sharp Jerome Sharpe Stephanie Shelby Jon Shelp Ronald Sherwood Phillip Shirley Bernadette Shooter Joe Shoshoo Richard Shuman Mark Sibo Teri Sigler Jody Sikora Mike Simiakos Jan Sims Michelle Sirko Paul Skittane Cheryl Smith Debora Smith Sandy Soloman Roberta Sopko Debbie Sperber 160 ASSISTANCE IS A REWARDING EXPERIENCE Danny Stobaugh Kay Stockier Karen Storey Debbie Stout Lloydene Stowers Clay Suckey Sue Sullivan Theresa Sullivan Robert Sumichrast Lisa Summers Larry Swanson Wendy Swanson Marc Sperry Mike Spisak Sally Springman John Sprovtsoff Debra Stanko Georgia Stanley Keith Stanley John Stanton Krista Stauffer Marsha Stefek David Stevenson Ed Stevens Karen Steward Don St. Steward Debbie Stimartin Ed Stitt Sophomore Debbie Smith places various collages along a black board to deco- rate a class room. William Swartzell Gary Sweeney Deborah Swift Jessie Sykora Roxanne Sylvester Kim Szczerbik Cheryl Taber Vickie Tanner George Taseff, Debbie Taylor Tom Testi Sharon Thielbar Steve Thomas Janet Thureanos David Tica Cherilyn Tonetski Eric Torp Josephine Traficante Frank Trainia William Trakas Bogoljub Trikich Bozanna Trikich Darlene Tucker Robert Turner 161 Sophomore year gym is a required subject. A sophomore demonstrates chasing a ball. GYM Pat Turner La Vonne Tyler Tim Tyler Norman Underwood Gloria Urazo Karen Valenti Peggy Veach William Veach Leslie Vinnedge Rick Vorwald Beth Vrtikapa Debra Wachowski Steve Waldron Mike Ward Scott Ward John Wardell Gregg Washburn Cindy Watson Kathy Weber Paula Weger Dale Weisman Larry Welch Clifford Wells Marty Wesley Julie Wharton Terri Wheat Margaret Whiteley Tim Whittemore Dottie Widing John Wiechnik Sue Wildrick David Williams Ray Williams Linda Wilson Barbara Wirtes Lynee Wolff Tom Wood Nancy Wooldridge Tim Wooley Carey Wright Jean Wright Sue Wright Greg Wroblewski Dan Wydro Rick Yankovich Peggy Yiankes Diane Zajoel Patty Zaprinski Leona Zeck Paul Znika Duane Zona CLASS IS ONE THING 162 MOST SOPHOMORES HAVE IN COMMON Ai. Stone and Mr. Niemeyer out roaming the halls in their spare time. By the way lo you have a pass? Many sophomore boys in gym class have found running laps up and down the stairs is an added attraction of gym. These boys are caught horseing around before gym class starts. Girls gym classes make use of the pool quite often. 163 A sophomore tries to send the ball back over the net to score a point. Pay telephones throughout the school gives the student a choice as to w here they want to make a phone call. During class break the hallway is a good place to talk to friends. HIGH SCHOOL LIFE IS NOT ALWAYS NO PLAY ALL WORK AND Mr. Rainford plans how he is going to introduce a problem. A sophomore shows his kicking strength as he tries to score on his opponents. JUNIORS LOOK FORWARD TO JUST ONE Junior executive board— Left to right— Cindy Ki- burz, Gay Peters, Kevin Perryman, Paul Seitzi- nger, Jim Bishop, Michele Hamang, Mark Baum- gardner, Mary Jo Van Handle, John Djukic, Judy Higgins, Patty Lynch, Jay Wilkins, Nina Alverez, Kris Vandenberg, Julie Carlberg. The 7-minute class break is usually very hectic but sometimes enjoyable. 166 MORE YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL Class officers— President— David Atzhom, Vice-President— Kris Kloth, Secretary— Kathy Haberkorn, Treasurer— Jayne Bailey. After an extra long summer vaca- tion, the juniors wasted no time in working on the homecoming float, which they received first place for the second time. Although the girls lost the powderpuff game to the seniors, they gave their “all” against the sophomores. The junior class of ’74’ was first to have the prom outside of school prop- erty at the Greek Hall. Mr. Kirtland is the junior class sponsor and has been for quite a few years now. Rudy Abrego Gloria Adler Brenda Aimutis Carolyn Aloia Karla Alsop Mark Altomere Nina Alverez Chris Anderson Jo Ellen Anderson Vicki Anderson Dean Andreatos Kenneth Andreoli Gerald Ashley James Ashley Joy Asire Dale Asken David Atzhorn Jayne Bailey Dawn Balatovich Karen Balcerak Dave Baltz Dale Banks Scott Barbauld Janelle Bargfelddt Ann Bartos Peter Batalis Walt Batchko Mark Baumgardner Jim Beck Dave Bellovary Penny Bender Kathy Berg Carol Billings Linda Bilski Allan Bishop Jim Bishop Lori Black Carolyn Bloede Amy Bly Sandi Bohn Milton Bonich Donna Bohling Rosalind Bono Kenneth Bosstel Gretchen Boswell Debbie Bothwell Sheri Bova Marsha Boyd Janice Bozich Annette Brucks Chuck Brumley Wayne Brunk Barb Brzoska Toni Bucks Pam Bukur Debbie Burke Kevin Burlison William Caellar Terri Caldwell Chuck Cannon 168 Ed Carija Julia Carlberg William Cams Lynn Carol Lisa Catlow Karen Chad Paula Chappas Sue Chelovich Sue Chentnik Shirley Chew Karen Chismody Cindy Christoff Irene Christoff Donald Clark Bonnie Cloyd Voliet Cokic R on Collins Caron Combs Vicki Connors John Cook Teresa Grabczyk Bruce Crosby Robert Crouch Victor Cucuz Albert Cuellav Karen Culp Linda Cunningham Marshall Cunningham Mark Cummings Beth Curtis Mike Dahlen Liz Danko Joe Danyi Elaine Dayhoff Nancy Deaton Robert Deer Charles Denis Dave De St Jean Donna Dieterich Kenneth Dike Dawn Dilley Sherrie Differ Lisa Dixon John Djukic Ralph Dogan Margaret Dolk Randy Dommarell Leni Dovellos Kathy Doxas Cheryl Duck Lorraine Dudak Mark Durr Diane Edelen Jill Edwards Dan Eich Mary Eich Robin Elbaor Charles Engel Peggy Erickson 169 THE STUDENTS MIND IS SOMETIMES THOUGHTS Liela Espraunik Louise Espranik Mary Beth Evanyo Dave Fargo Donna Ferkull Debra Flanagan Carol Flynn Dana Fortner Gerald Fox Ed Fraley Delores Fraticelli Marie Fryar Richard Funkey Candy Gaboyan Mary Galanos John Gartner Cindy Gaskey Dean Gill Jim Gomez Maria Gonzalez Diane Gough Rae Greek King Gregory Terry Grieshaber Maire Grisak Ruth Grynovich Cheryl Guzik Cathy Haberkorn Terry Hackett Michele Hamang Robert Hamilton Randy Hamlin Herlot Hansen Jim Hansen Joni Hanson Denise Hardesty Jim Hargise Barbara Hargins Terry Harman Cynthia Harris Cynid Harvoth Dennis Harvoth Robert Hasek Joyce Hayes Robert Hegedus Jack Heiny Darlene Held Lynette Hendricks Sue Hermes Janette Herr Alex Hevezi Kathy Heylin Gary Hicks Karen Highsmith Paul Hlodnicki Jim Hoffman Alice Holmes Dale Hopper David Horkaui Mary Hostetler Nile Howe Janice Hrbaty Michelle Hunt Steve Hunt Vickie Husiar Jan Iwan John Janbuick Joseph Jarosak Pat Jarrett Crystal Jasiac Stamenka Jasnic Jim Jefferies 170 BOGGLED BY MORE THAN HOMEWORK Deborah Jenkins Edward Jenkins Debi Jenson Jack Johnson Nova Johnson Regina Johnson Denise Jones Kathy Jones Tom Jones Lara Jovanovich Ron Joyner Steven Julovich Bob Rack Joan Kaczmarek Celeste Kaiser Mary Kalember Fritz Kanuscak Carol Karwacinski Gina Kasiak Mary Keilman Karen Reiser Mary Kelly Cindy Kiburz Wayne Kingery Cindy Kirksey Randy Klevicks Geri Kloc Kris Kloth Joyce Koedyker Ron Kordys Sue Kos Kenneth Kovos Dave Kowalski Mike Krafft Lori Krauchero Tina Kuhn Sue Kuitko Angel Kunster Cindy Kutsko Jerry Kuzma Mary Kuarta Andy Kyres Tom Lakasik Donna Langbehn Kurt Langbehn Carmen Laser Charles Lecari Ed Le Counte Mike Leks Chuck Lenker Keith Lennon Debbie Lentini These students listen intently to the teachers instructions, or maybe they are thinking about their dates for that night. 171 GUESS SPEAKERS ADD TO Through the course of the year psychology classes get to hear and talk to many guess speakers. Eileen Leshk Debby Lester Patrick Lewis Mark Lloyd Linda Long Carol Lucas Lori Lucas Betty Luck Barb Lu Grain Mike Luptak Janet Lynn Patty Lynch Jeff Macchia Lynn Mack John Maddock Kevin Magurean THE EXCITEMENT Don Mako Mark Malhorn Paul Mandich Randy Massow Glen Mattingly Dean Matzkiewicz Gordon Masak Bill Marovich Sandra Martin Jerry Martinez Marsha Mcadoo Patti McCall Karen Me Connell Carolyn Me Graw Ron Me Knight Brian Me Millan Vanessa Me Nair Chuck Mehok Phillip Melcic Sher Micholas Dave Mihal Naomi Miklos Deborah Miller Karen Miller Richard Miller Rochelle Miller Tom Mitro Mia Moore Scott Moore Melissa Mundell Michelle Myers Kathy Nadolski Lynn Nadolski Dale Nagy Anne Marie Nahod Lu Ann Nartnik Marcia Nedoff Cheryl Neeley Deborah Neer Deborah Nelson 172 Greg Nicholls Jeanne Nichols John Noel Sue Nowich Tim O’Connell Neal Oliver Mark Opriski David Ordinich Greg Ostrazovich Melanie Pagil Alan Paiansky David Palmatery Sabrine Parks David Parlock Ray Parlock Ray Pavelka Stan Penner Jodi Pennock Jim Perko Kevin Perryman Terry Peschke Gay Peters Janice Petrovich Tim Pierce Beth Pieroni Robert Piunti Tom Popp Starla Potts Elaine Powers Ken Pritchard Terry Procko Glen Profitt Nick Psimos Dan Pullin Stephanie Pupillo Garry Rakes Kevin Ramages Linda Ranke Robert Ratajec George Ratkovich Susan Rave John Ray Steve Reed Pete Reformat Bill Reibley Michael Reinhart Robert Reimer Julie Rerich Julie Rerich Todd Rickard Dennis Ripley Mark Robinson Bill Rogers Ron Rordys Jim Rsendual Steven Routh Cliff Roy Sue Nelson Tim Nelson Mike Nestorovich Jan Neville Martin Neutiep Edra Nicholas Often lunch hour is used for more than eating. These students talk things out. OF HIGH SCHOOL LIFE 173 JUNIOR LEARN HOW TO USE THOSE FEW THEIR FULL EXTENT Jo Ellen Ryan Mike Sabo Denise Sark Dale Statler Mark Sattler Ed Sawa Ray Schaeffer Ruth Schafer John Scheeringa Jeff Scheub Eileen Schlesinger Tom Schmidt Dennis Scholz Steven Schamm Shirley Schultz Patrick Schuster These juniors find journalism class can be a lot of laughs. Jim Schweitzer Karen Scott Don Seitzinger Paul Seitzinger Sharon Sepkowski David Shoup Marva Shaver Eileen Sharp Ralph Sharpe Jan Shultz Shirley Shultz Steven Shramm Jill Sikora Tom Sikora Mark Simmons David Smelko Dan Smith Jackie Smith Ken Smith Nancy Smith Sandy Smith Shea Smith Steve Smith Tim Smith Steven Solich Rich Soohey Beth Soos Diane Souronis Cynthia Sowards Sue Sowards Jill Springer Carl Sprinman Bob Spurlock Marcia Spurlock Kathy Standish Mark Staninger Larry Stevens Jim Stephanian Mae Stephanian Edgar Stewart 174 MOMENTS OF SPARE TIME TO Neil Stinson Danny Stobaugh Jamie Sulich Dan Sullivan David Sullivan Donna Sulivan John Sumichratt Robert Sustrich Diane Swift Bob Szafranski Perry Taber Mark Talley David Taylor Roger Theis Tom Thiakos Cindy Thoesen Deborah Thomas Karen Thomas Tim Thursby Joanne Tica Marlene Titak Val Tokarz Patty Tomlin Steve Toneff Juanita Townsley Carol Tozier Wendy Traker Dan Trevisol Bozana Trikich Jim Trocha Michael Tsangaris Ted Tylicki Daniel Urban Rada Urukalo Carol Utke Jeff Vagnone Sheryl Valant Ken Vale Mike Vale Chris Van Dendugh The juke box gets a workout on lunch hours. It’s usually the scene of a crowd of listeners. ft ft ? Kathryn Walla Mary Jo Van Handel Pat Wardell Carl Waters Stephen Watkins Beth Weber Nancy Whiteley Pat Whitshire Susan Wiggins Jacob Wilkins David Williams Kathy Williams Susanne Wills Stephen Wilson Ajvonne Wilson MANY STUDENTS FIND DIFFERENT Rick Wise Teri Woods Robert Wortsman Tom Wotherspoon Beverly Yacko Mike Yankovich Terry Yaros Sheryl Yetsko Sue Zachar Debbie Zenci Dan Zienin Cindy Zimmy Above: A swimmer uses a machine to build his muscles. Right: Bumper stickers reflect the moods of students. Above right: Tim Nelson, Bob Puniti, and Jay Pasa relax in the library. r kl NEVER HAVE A P.O.Ws NICE day£ SAVE YOllll i COURT HOUSE um mu in Openinf Doors to Careers our POWs and MIAs 176 THINGS TO DO IN THEIR SPARE TIME Left: Kathy Nadolski gets ready to go home. Above left: The smile on Dave Smelko’s face shows that everything came out alright. Above: Mr. Gland and Renee Poliak discuss grading math papers. 177 ’73 IS THE WAY TO BE,” HAS BEEN The upperclassman faced their final year at Merrillville with all the hopes and fears the ever changing world brought them. Choosing colleges, taking aptitude tests, and planning future careers formed a part of every senior’s life which could not be ignored or taken lightly. Senior year was not all work and no play. Dances, clubs, and interesting ac- tivities provide relief from the work load and become all the more enjoy- able when experienced in the anticipa- tion of success to come. Senior class officers— President— Joel Draper, Secretary— Sharon Ashley, Vice-President— Rhonda Wil- liams, Treasurer— Pam Anton. Senior Terry Ledwinka finds the time to be an economic assistant. 178 CLASS SLOGAN FOR THREE YEARS Seniors pick their graduation announcements. Senior Executive Board, left to right— Jane Rhorda, Rebecka Boyd, Sharann Simmons, Don Metcalf, Karen Mann, Mark Wroblewski, Karen Fossey, Kevin Watts, Denise Lazorik, Barb Dunklau, John Shepherd, Debbie Lazorik, Bob Sullivan, Mary Stroia, Mike Shelby, Connie Covaciu, Lynn Myatovich. INJURIES CANT KEEP DEDICATEE Greg Adams Terence Adler Deborah Agent Cynthia Aimutis Carl Albee Evelyn Allen Norman Allen Debbie Allendorf Jeff Andreoli Nick Andros Pam Anton George Argeropolos Sharon Ashle Jeff Abel Dan Absher Thomas Adair Maribeth Adams Marla Adams During the course of the year, many stu- dents find walking SENIORS FROM ATTENDING CLASSES Kathy Atkinson Randy Austgen Patty Austin Kristie Bahus Mart Raiza Chris Balcerak Dale Banks Vicki Barbieri Keith Barclay Ben Barnett Nancy Bartley Rick Bartok Cindy Battleday on crutches is difficult. Cheryl Baumgardner Cindy Beck Terry Beck Lloyd Beckwith Ali Beiglari SENIORS MAKE MOST OF Cathy Bikos Tom Blankenbaker Sherrie Bly Kathy Bobinac Randy Bohn Bruce Borch Ray Bowen Rebecca Boyd Denise Bradley Linda Brewer Bob Beilfuss Kim Bellafiore Ed Bennett Linda Benson Pam Bianchi Cecilia Bridgewaters Dale Brooks Sue Bruce April Brumley Debbie Burge SHORTENED LUNCH HOURS Jeff Burkhart Mary Cardaras Alan Carl Cheryl Carlson Nancy Carmody Tom Candiano Tim Candiano Jim Carter Andrew Castagna Terry Castellanos NEARLY 600 SENIORS IN Sally Collins Deno Cominus JoAnne Constantinides Mike Coon Connie Covaciu Darlene Danchi Jean Danyi Dave Daubenheyer Ray Davis Martin Defoor LARGEST GRADUATING CLASS Mark DeVany Patti Dian Larry Dietrick Donna Dike Robert Dinsmore Steve Dixon Michele Dobis Bill Dolk Joel Draper James Drew Roxanne Duck Bobbi Dugle Dave Dumler Cathy Dumond Barb Dunklau SENIORS MAKE LONG-RANGE Greg Durbin Judy Dyer David Elliott William Elmer Linda Evanyo Greg Ferguson Alan Fiedler Richard Fileff Ev Fink Paula Finley Timothy Flynn Senior couple Kevin Watts and Mary Ann Higgins enjoy the long walk down the hall. PLANS FOR FUTURE Philip Fugate Sandra Flynn Ruth Foremann Diane Franko Karen Fossey Evelyn Gardner Liz Gearhart Laura Garnet Gloria Garson Holly Geraci Alan Gernenz Mike Georgilis Robyn Gibson foe Glorioso Roger Gilbert William Goetze Mary Golub Greg Gorski HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS CROWD THE Earl Gronek Robin Granger Dan Guardiola Leroy Guardiola Diana Gullic Judy Harms Colleen Hart Jim Hartill Ken Hasan Linda Hasprunar HALLS AND STAIRS BETWEEN CLASSES Majorie Hawkins Colleen Healey Michelle Hermes Rose Hevezi Mary Higgins George Hickman Evelyn Hicks Barb Hillbrick Jeff Andreoli climbs the stairway to get to the hall where the Senior lockers a re located. Kathy Hlodnicki Janet Hohner Peggy Holom Charless Hopp .Mona Horton Jim Howard Kathy Hrezo Linda Huber ART RELIEVES TENSION Angie Ioannides Rod Irwin Peter Iussig Richard Jackson John Jacobs Michele Dobis relaxes with her needlepoint in Art class William Johnsen Larry Johnson Debbie Johnson FOR SOME MHS STUDENTS Robert Joyce Tom Kacmar Wade Kaiser William Kappas Barbara Karr Larry Karsten Stephanie Kendera Dean Kellenburger Anet Kempe □avid Kensey OVER 160 PEOPLE GRADUATE MIDTERM Fred Klug Karen Kmetz Denise Kriadis Ted Koenig William Kolodziej Mina Kovacewic Peter Kowalenko Linda Kucan Daniel Kucik Norenna Kuhn Kent Lamb Faye Landsmann Larry Langham Kathy Laskody Mark Lazart Debbie Lazorik Denise Lozorik Henry Lech Terry Ledwinka Linda Lee Connie Lewsader Sherry Linzy Debbie Lipke Sheila Lisius Rick Lobsinger WHAT ARE DOOR KNOBS FOR ANYWAY?? Melissa Lumbarkowski Dave Luptak Deborah Lutz Teachers often find doorknobs are good for more than just open- ing the door. Allan Macchia George Maciejko Cindy Maddock Chuck Markovich Stan Marovich Kathy Martin Susan McCall Don McCann Ron McCann Sue McCann Maude McFalls Kay McKee Lynn McLean o STUDENTS DELVE INTO FILES Robert Neer Randy Moehl Elizabeth Momcilovio Terry Monahan Greg Moore Dennis Mulott Melanie Mundell Lynn Myatovich Gene Ann Nanace Diane Nelson Terry Newlin Margaret Newman Pat Nichols Don Nims FOR NEEDED INFORMATION ]eannie O’Brien Jenny O’Brien William Odar Richard Odom Debra Ogan Irene Ozug searches through a file for her next assignment. Don Packer Beth Pappas Sue Pappas Pat Owen Tom Ozimec Irene Ozug Nancy Paxa Bob Paski James Pastor James Paterson Karen Patterson MANY STUDENTS FIND SCHOOL LEAST Gloria Pavelka Tim Pawl James Pearce Dan Penovich Jerry Perry Debbie Peters Jan Petroff Joe Petruch Diane Phelps Jeff Pilkut Mark Pieroni William Pike Don Pittman Larry Johnson finds time to take a nap during the long day. Bob Pirice Robin Piunti Renee Pollack PLEASANT PLACE TO GET THEIR REST Lynne Ponda Rudy Porras Therese Poss Debbie Pullin Noeii Putchaven Laura Qualizza Don Rastovski Debra Rathjen Charles Ray David Reed Mike Reed Jim Reibly Ruth Rider Susan Roberts Ron Rogers Dave Rohder Darlene Roy Marge Rudy Milane Rukavina Larry Rzepczynaki FOR SOME STUDENTS, THE BEST PART Lillian Sabonis Sandy Salerno Sam Samardzija Edward Samay Charles Sarjeant No student will stop when the day is done and it ' s time to go home. Andrew Satanek Donna Schaefer Denise Scheidt Cathy Schiesser Ed Schiesser Ellen Schlesinger $ Rae Schlesinger Arthur Sebben John Sedan Hugh Seller Susan Semokaitis OF THE DAY IS GOING HOME Cindy Semper Karen Seneff Pat Shanahan Nora Shaw Rick Sheridan Mike Shelby Nancy Shell ]ohn Shepherd Howard Shingle Dana Shocaroff Angie Shooter Joe Shudick Don Shuman Tony Sielski Jayne Sikora Debbie Sills Debra Sills Mark Simonian Pam Simmons Sharann Simmons STUDENTS LEARN SKILLS Angie Singer Martha Smith Barb Soder Dave Sohovich Paulett Souris Seva Spa nos |ackie Springer Cindy Spurlock Carolyn Stanton Rick Stevenson Diane Sohovich Charlene Solomon Pat Owen works on a problem in office machines. Bonnie Soohey Nancy Sorrick Mike Sopko FOR FUTURE JOBS Barb Stigleman Pam Stilley Dave Stinson Mary Stroia Johnette Suckey LAST YEAR FOR CLASS OF ’73 Cheri Thomas Jeff Thureanos Peggy Thursby Ron Titak Diane Tombers Michele Trigger Robin Tucker Greg Valenti Brenda Valle Susan Vanderkolk Phil Vandusseldorp Gerald Vance Margaret Vargas Ann Vargas Debra Veach DRAWS TO A CLOSE David Vesa Alice Viczai Vanessa Vorgias Richard Voyles Debra Wardell Rick Washburn Chris Waters Kevin Watts Tom Wayte Loretta Weber Cheryl Weir Elaine Weisman Kevin Westervelt Patty Wharton Michael Wheat Paul White Richard Whittemore Linda Whitworth Joe Wildrick Greg Williams wmm « SENIORS LEAVE MHS Rhonda Williams Randy Wilson Scott Wilson Loretta Winandy Cindy Wineinger Steve Wirtes Ted Witecki Dennis Wright Mark Wromblewski Willis Woldt Con inp ' I ' orl loncon liclonc intonllv In flic (oarVlDP WITH MANY MEMORIES Pam Zimmy Don Zona Lee Zubek Susan Zelenak Debbie Demmon and Michele Hemmes keep busy during class time. cafeteria. SELF-REALIZATION Guys see the worth of office machines. Sociology classes experiment in human impression. Many different expressions are worn by students as they leave class. Personalities show thru on the students’ faces. A woodshop student learns how to use a lathe. 210 211 SENIOR DIRECTORY ABEL, JEFFREY ABSHER, DAN ACKERMAN, RUTH ADAIR, THOMAS ADAMS, GREGORY ADAMS, MARI BETH ADAMS, MARLA— Pom-poms, 3,4; Powder Puff, 3,4. ADLER, TERENCE AGENT, DEBORAH AIMUTIS, CYNTHIA ALBEE, CARL ALLEN, EVELYN— National Honor Society, 3,4. ALLENDORF, DEBRA-Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Check-a-Peg Corp., secretary, 2; GAA, 2,3,4; Girls Gymnastics Team, 2,3,4; Homecoming Float and Dance, 4; Honor Club, 4; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; Play com- mittee, 3; Prom Committee, 3; Ross Summer Music Theater, 3.4. ANDERSON, DENISE ANDREOLI, JEFFREY ANDROS, NICHOLAS— FT A, 2; Newspaper staff, 1; Pep Club, 1,2, 3, 4. ANTON, PAMELA— Prom com- mittee, 3; Senior class treasurer; Stu- dent Council, 3,4; Student Council treasurer, 3; ARGEROPOLOS, GEORGE ASHLEY, SHARON ATKINSON, KATHY AUSTGEN, RANDOLPH AUSTIN, GAIL AUSTIN, PATRICIA BAHUS, KRISTLE-Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Ecology Club, 3,4; FTA, 2; Pep Band, 3,4. BAJZA, MARY BALCERAK, CHRIS BANKS, DALE BANKS, JEFFREY BARBIERI, VICKI— Chantanettes, 3; Pirateens, 1; North Wall Prom Com- mittee, 3. BARCLAY, KEITH BARNETT, BENNY BARTLEY, NANCY-Barn Yard Playhouse, 3; Class play, 2,3,4; Pep Club, 4; Prom committee, 3; Ross Summer Music Theatre, 1,2, 3, 4; Thespian Society, 2,3,4. BARTOK, RICHARD BATTLED AY, CYNTHIA BAUMGARDNER, CHERYL-Band, 1,2; Cadet teaching program, 4; Chantenettes, 3; Choir, 3,4; FTA, 3,4; Pep Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Play committee chairman, 2,3,4; Prom committee, 3; Ross Summer Music Theatre, 1,2, 3, 4; Concerned Students Committee, 4; Sunshine Society, 2,3,4, Vice-Presi- dent, 3, Rec. Sec., 4; Thespians, 3,4. BECK, CYNTHIA— Choir, 1,2, 3, 4; Class play, 3; Human Relations, 3; Thespians, 4. BECKHAM, PATRICK BECKWICH, LLOYD BEIGLARI, ALI BEILFUSS, ROBERT BELLAFIORE, KIMBERLY BENNETT, EDWIN BENSON, LINDA— Football statis- tician, 3,4; Pep Club, 1,2; Prom com- mittee, 3; Swimming timette, 3. BLANCHI, PAMELA BIKOS, CATHERINE BLANKENBAKER, RONALD BLATS, ELAINE BLY, SHERRI BOBINAC, KATHRYN BOHN. RANDALL BORCH, BRUCE BOWEN, RAYMOND BOYD, REBECCA-Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Ecology Club, 3,4— Historian, 3, Vice-President, 4; National Honor Society, 3,4; Pep Band, 3,4. BRADLEY, DENISE BREWER, LINDS BRIDGEWATERS, CECILIA BROADWAY, JOSEPH BROOKS, MELVIN DALE BRUCE, ALTHEA SUE BRUMLEY, APRIL BUCKWALTER, DAVID BURGE, DEBRA— Human Relations, BURGET, RONALD BURING, ROBERT BURKHART, JEFFREY CANDIANO, TIMOTHY CANDIANO, THOMAS CARDARAS, MARY-Class play, 2,3,4; GAA, 2,3; Powder Puff, 2,3,4; Thespians, 2,3,4. CARL, ALAN CARLSON, CHERYL CARRIERE, MARK CARTER, JAMES CASTAGNA, ANDREW CASTELLANOS, TERESA CATEN, DONNA CHANDLER, GARRY CHAPMAN, MARK CHEIKH, NADIA CHENORE, DENISE CHRISTENSEN, MARY CHRISTY, BRIAN CHRISTY, JANICE-Choir, 1,2,3; Health Careers club, 3,4; Pep Club, 2; Sunshine Society, 2,3,4. CICCI, MARILYN CIFALIA, DENISE CLEMENS, JOHN COLLINS, SALLY COLLINS, THOMAS COMINUS, DENO CONSTANTINIDES, JOAN COON, MICHAEL COVACIU, CONNIE— Cheerleader, 1,2, 3, 4; Executive Board, 4; Vocal- teen, 3. COWAN, ROBERT CRAGO, RICHARD DEAN-Execu- tive Board of Check-a-Peg, 2; Ger- man Club, 3; National Honor So- ciety, 2,3,4; Newspaper, 1; Student Council, 1,3. CRNKOVICH, JOSEPH CUCUZ, MELISSA DAEGE, SANDRA— Homecoming committee; Junior Prom committee; Pep Club 1; Student Council, 1,2,3; Turnabout committee. DAME, RICKEY DANCHI, DARLENE— Cheerleader, 3,4; French Club, 3,4; GAA, 1,2, 3, 4; Girls choir glee group, 3; Health Ca- reers, 2,3; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; Pep Club, 1,2, 3, 4; Powder Puff, 2,3; Youth for Retarded Children, 2 3 4. DANYI, JEAN DAUBENHEYER, DAVID DAVIS, VIRGIL RAY DE FOOR, MARTIN DE LA ROSA, YVONNE DE SHAZO, JAMES DE VANY, MARK DEMMON, DEBRA-Fine Arts Revue, 3; GAA, 2,3,4; Human Rela- tions, 2,3,4; Newspaper, 3; Powder Puff, 2,3,4; Prom committee, 3; Vol- leyball, 3; Annual, 4. DENTA, KENNETH-Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Chess Club, 1; Class play, 4; Pep Band, 3. DEPPE, MICHAEL— French Club, 4; Junior Hi-Y, 2; Pirateens, 1; Choir, 1,2, 3, 4; Thespians, 4; Vocalteens, 3,4; DEWES, NORMA DIAN, PATTI DIETRICH, LARRY DIKE, DONNA-Pep Club, 1; Play committee, 3; Prom committee, 3; Sunshine Society, 3,4. 212 SENIOR DIRECTORY DINSMORE, ROBERT— Executive Board, 3,4; Letterman’s Club, 4. DIXON, STEPHEN DIXON, MICHELE-Association for Retarded Children, 1,2, 3, 4; Choir, 1.2, French Club, 3,4; Pep Club, 1. DOLK WILLIAM DRAPER, JOEL-Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball, 1,2, 3, 4; Class President, 4; Class Vice-President, 3; Executive Board, 2; Football, 1,2, 3, 4; Junior Hi- Y, 2; Letterman’s Club, 4; Student Council, 1; Track, 1,2,3. DREW, JAMES DUBOVICH, THERESA DUCK, ROXANNE DUGLE, BOBBIE RAE-Choir, 1,2,3; Health Careers Club, 2,3,4; Merrill- ville Swimming Boosters, 4; Na- tional Honor Society, 3,4; Pep Club, 2,3; Sunshine Society, 3. DUMLER, DAVID DU MOND, CATHY-Health Ca- reers Club, 2,3,4; Merrillville Swim- ming Boosters, 4; Sunshine Society, 2.3. DUNKLAU, BARBARA DURBIN, GREGORY DURR, ROBERT DYER, JUDITH EICH, PATRICK EICH, ROBERT ELLIOTT, DAVID ELMER, WILLIAM EVANYO, LINDS EVERETT, DAVID EVION, CHRISTINE FARGO, JOAN FAULKNER, JAMES FEDORCHAK, RAE ANN-Choir, 1,2,3; Prom committee, 2. FERGUSON, GREGORY FIEDLER, ALAN FIKE, WILLIAM FILEFF, RICHARD— Baseball man- ager, 2,3; Class play, 3,4; Football manager, 3,4; Letterman’s Club, 4; Play committee, 3,4; Prom com- mittee, 3. FINK, EVELYN-Choir, 1,2,3; Ep- worth Forest, 2,3,4; Fine Arts Re- view, 3; GAA, 1,2,3; Human Rela- tions, 3,4; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; Newspaper, 3; Quill and Scroll, 4— treasurer, 4; Student Council, 2,3; Student Faculty Board, 2,3; Thes- pians, 2,3,4— recorder, 4; Yearbook, 4. FINLEY, PAULA FLEEGER, JEFF FLYNN, JAMES FLYNN, PATRICK FLYNN, SANDRA FLYNN, TIMOTHY FOREMAN, RUTH-Choir, 1; Pep Block, 3; Prom committee, 3; Pep Club, secretary and Vice-President, 4. FOSSEY, KAREN-Choir, 1,2; Exec- utive Board, 2,3,4; GAA, 2,3; Girls Track, 2; Pep Club, 1,2,3; Pom-poms, 3,4; Powder Puff, 3; Prom committee chairman, 3; Student Council, 1. FRANKO, DIANA FUGATE, PHILIP GAGRATZ, DEBRA GALLO, GINNINE GAMET, LAURA-Choir, 1,2; FTA, 2,3,4— secretary, 3,4; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; Student Council, 1,2,3; Student Faculty Board, 2,3. GARDNER, EVELYN GARSON, GLORIA— Human Rela- tions, 2; Play committees, 2,3. GEARHART, LIZABETH— National Honor Society, 3,4; Prom committee, 3. GEORGILLIS, MICHAEL-Class plays, 2,3,4; Fine Arts Review; Thes- pains; Wrestling, 1,2. GERACI, HOLLY GERNENZ, ALAN GERNENZ, GARY GIBSON, ROBYN GILBERT, ROGER GLORIOSO, JOSEPH GOETZE, WILLIAM— Ecology Club, 3,4; German Club, 3,4— President, 4; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; Stu- dent Council, 1,2; Thespians, 3,4. GOLBESKY, JAN GOLUB, MARY ANN GORSKI, GREGORY GRABCZYK, MARY-Badminton, 3; Basketball, 3,4; Check-a-Peg, 2; FTA, 4; GAA, 3,4; Homecoming dance, 4; Homecoming Senior float, 4; North Wall Prom committee, co-chairman, 3; Pep Club, 4; Powder Puff, 4; Puz- zles-a-Plenty, 3; Spirit Week, 3,4. GRABEK, DEBRA— Ecology Club, 2,3; FTA, 3,4; Sunshine Society, 2,3,4. GRANGER, ROBIN GRAVES, SHERRY-Band, 1,2, 3, 4; GAA, 1; Pep Band, 3,4; Ross Summer Music Theatre, 1,3,4; Student Coun- cil, 2,3; Swim team, 3; Thespians, 7. GREEK, ROBIN— Choir, 1,2, 3, 4; Con- cert Choir, 4; Girls’ Glee, 1,2; Pep Club, 3,4; Prom committee, 3; Senior Girls’ Glee, 3. GRIGGS, KEITH GRONEK, EARL GUARD IOLA, DANIEL GUARDIOLA, RAMON GULLIC, DIANA— Choir, 1,2, 3, 4; Prom committee, 3; Student Council, 3. HADEY, MARIA HALFMAN, DEBRA-Prom committee. HALTERMAN, DEBORAH HARBISON, MARK HARGER, JANET HARMS, JUDY— Executive Board, 2,3,4; GAA, 2; Pep Club, 1,2; Pepteen, 2; P owder Puff, 3; Prom committee, 3; Vocalteens, 3. HART, COLLEEN HARTILL, JAMES HASAN, KENNETH HASPRUNAR, LINDA HAWKINS, MARGORY-Choir, 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . HEALEY, COLLEEN HECIMOVICH, JOHN HEMMES, MICHELE— GAA, 2; Hu- man Relations, 2,4; Newspaper, 1,3,4; Pep Club, 4; Pirate Chest co-editor, 1 . HENDRICKS, DANNY-Health Ca- reers, 2,4. HENRICHS, DALE HERZER, CHARLES HEVEZI, ROSE ANN HICKMAN, GEORGE HICKS, EVELYN HIGGINS, MARYANN HILLBRICH, BARBARA— FTA, 2; Pep Club, 2,3,4— President, 4. HOLDNICKI, KATHLEEN HOHNER, JANET HOLOM, PEGGY-Choir, 1,2,3; Ex- ecutive Board, 2,3,4; GAA, 2; News- paper, 3; Quill and Scroll, 3,4— Vice- President, 4; Pep Club, 1,2; Play committee chairman, 2; Student Council, 3; Yearbook, 4. HOOPER, DONNA HORTON, RAMONA— Pom-poms, 3.4. HOWARD, ARTHUR JIM HREZO, KATHI— Class play, 4. HUBER, LINDA 213 SENIOR DIRECTOR Y HUFF, JEFFREY HUNT, DAVID HUNT, RICHARD HUNTER, DEBORAH-Choir, 1,2, 3, 4; Honors Club, 4; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; Ross Summer Music Theatre, 3. HUTFILZ, FRED IOANNIDES, ANGIE— French Club, 3,4; Health Careers Club, 2,3; Human Relations, 4; National Honor So- ciety, 3,4; Student Council, 3. IRWIN, RODNEY ISUSSING, PETER JACKSON, RICHARD JACOBS, JOHN JANSEN, THEODORE JAMES JANESIK, LINDA JASO, RAYMOND JELENEK, PATRICK JOHNSEN, WILLIAM JOHNSON, DEBORAH JOHNSON, LARRY JOHNSTON, ELIZABETH JOHNSTONE, SUZANNE— GA A, 2,3,4; Human Relations, 4; Prom committee, 3. JONAITIS, SUSAN JONES, RICHARD JOSLEYN, DARRELL-Health Ca- reers Club, 2,3,4; Vocalteens, 3. JOSLEYN, HAROLD JOYCE, ROBERT KACMAR, THOMAS KAISER, WADE KAPPAS, WILLIAM KARR, BARBARA— Class play, 4; Human Relations, 3; Pep Club, 2. KARSTEN, LARRY KAUFMAN, TERRI— KELLENBURGER, DEAN KEMPE, ANTONETTE KENDALL, ROBERT-Health Ca- reers Club, 2,3,4. KENDERA, STEPHANIE KENSEY, DAVID KIMBERLING, CHARLES KING, JOHN— Baseball, 1. KINGERY, PARK KISSINGER, JEFFREY— Ecology Club, 2,3,4; Football, 3,4; Letterman’s Club, 4; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; Track, 3,4; Wrestling, 1,2, 3, 4. KLAUS, ELLEN KLUG, FREDERICK KLUMKAS, KURT KMETZ, KAREN KOENING, THEODORE 214 KOLODZIEJ, WALTER KONJA, ANDREW KORWEK, MICHAEL KOSTELNIK, CHARLENE-News- paper, 3; Quill and Scroll, 4; Pep Club, 1,2,3; Student Council, 1; Stu- dent Executive Board, 2,3. KOSTIDES, GEORGE-Executive Board, 2,3; Football, 1; Junior Hi-Y, 2; Letterman’s Club, 4; Track, 1; Wrestling, 1,2, 3, 4. KOURMETIS, NANCY KOVACAVIC, ESMINA KOWALENKO, PETER-Class plays, 2,3; Executive Board, 2,3,4; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; In- diana University’s Honors Program; Newspaper, 1; Student Council, 1,2,3; Thespians, 2,3,4. KRLADIS, DENISE KRASICH, FRANCES KRONSBEIN, WILLIAM KUCAN, LINDA— Cheerleader, 2; Gymnastics team, 2,3,4; Pep Club, 1 , 2 . KUCIK, DANIEL— Baseball, 1; Bas- ketball, 1. KUHN, NORENNA— GAA, 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 3; Pom-poms, 4; Powder Puff, 2,3,4. KUPKA, PAMELA-Pep Club, 3,4; Prom committee, 3. KURTIS, CHRISTINE— German Club, 1,2; Human Relations, 4; Junior Honor Society, 1,2; National Honor Soceity, 3,4. KUSLEY, WILLIAM KYRES, DEMETRIOS LAMB, DAWN LAMB, KENT LANDSMAN, FAYE-French Club, 1; Honor Society, 1,2, 3, 4; Newspaper, 3; Quill and Scroll, 4; Play com- mittee chairman, 3; Student Council, 1 . LANGHAM, LARRY LASKODY, KATHLEEN LATHROP, JOHN LAZART, MARK LAZORIK, DEBORAH— Basketball, 2,3,4; Executive Board, 2,3,4; GAA 2,3; Prom committee, 4; Swim team, 4; Student Council, 2,3; Track, 2,3,4; Vice-President of GAA, 4; Volley- ball, 2,3,4. LAZORIK, DENISE— Concerned Students Committee, 4; Executive Board, 3,4; GAA., 2,3,4; Girls’ track, SENIOR DIRECTORY 3; Pep Club, 1,2,3; Pepteen, 3; Pom- poms, 4; Prom Committee, 2; Stu- dent Council, 2,3. LECH, HENRY LEDWINKA, TERRY LEE, LINDA LEE, MELANIE LEE, SUSAN-Sunshine Society, 2,3,4— President and treasurer. LEONHARDT, DEBORAH-Asso- ciation for Retarded Children, 1,2, 3, 4; Human Relations Club, 4; Powder Puff, 4. LETTERS, MARY ANNE LINZY, SHERRY— GAA, 2; Human Relations, 2,3; Pep Club, 1,2. LIPKE, DEBORAH— Ecology Club, 3; Pep Club, 1,2; Pom-poms, captain, 3,4; Prom committee, 3. LISIUS, SHEILA LOBSIGER, RICK LOEHMER, DEBRA-Sunshine So- ciety, 2,3. LOEHMER, STEPHEN LONCARIC, TERRY-Human Rela- tions, 2,3 Newspaper, 3,4; Quill and Scroll, 4; Speech Club, 4; Youth ARC, 2. LOPEZ, WILLIAM— Baseball, 2,3,4; Basketball, 1,3. LOUSHEFF, GREGORY LUCHENE, DANIEL LUEBCKE, LINDA LUEBCKE, VALERIE— FTA, 4; Na- tional Honor Society, 2,3,4— trea- surer, 4; Pep Club, 2; Pom-poms, 4; Prom committee, 3; Spanish Club, 2,3; Student Council, 1,2,3. LUKASIK, DAVID LUKICH, MICHAEL — National Honor Society, 3,4. LUMBARKOWSKI, MELISSA LUPTAK, DAVID LUTZ, DEBORAH MACCHIA, ALLEN MACIEJKO, GEORGE MACKULAK, JOYCE MADDACK, CINDY MAGDA, ROSEANN— FTA, 2,3; Hu- man Relations, 2,3; Newspaper, 3; Sunshine Society, 3; Yearbook edi- tor, 4. MAICKI, ALAN MANN, MITCH MANN, KAREN MANOJLOVIC, ANGELA-Human Relations, 2. MARKOVICH, CHARLES-Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Latin Club, 2,3. MAROVICH, JANE MAROVICH, STAN MARTIN, KATHY McCALL, SUSAN McCANN, DONALD McCANN, SUSAN-Pep Club, 3,4; Student Council, 1. McFALLS, MAUDE McKEE, ELIZABETH McLEAN, LYNN-Newspaper, 3; Yearbook, 4. MEHAS, DAVID MEKOLA, ROBERT MELLINGERM, BRETT— Baseball 1; Football, 1,2,3; Junior Hi-Y, 2; Let- terman’s Club, 4-secretary; Swim- ming, 3, 4-captain; wrestling, 1. MENACHER, PEGGY MERCER, CECIL MERCER, GEORGE METCALF, DONALD MICK, GERALD MILLER, LINDA-Pom-poms, 3,4. MILLER, ROBERT MILO, TIMOTHY MINARD, MICHAEL M.-National Honor Society, 2,3,4; National Fo- rensic League, 2,3; Newspaper, 3,4; Quill and Scroll, 4-President; Stu- dent Council, 1,2,3-President, 3; Student Faculty Board, 2,3; Thes- pians, 2,3,4; Yearbook, 1— editor. MITCHELL, JOHN MITSOS, JENNIFER MOEHL, RANDALL MOMCILOVIC, ELIZABETH MONAHAN, MARY MOORE, GREGORY MOORE, RICHARD MULLINS, LINDA— Choir, 1,2,3; GAA, 2. MUNDELL, MELODIE MYATOVICH, LYNN-Executive Board, 4; Human Relations, 3,4; Na- tional Honor Society, 3,4; Prom com- mittee, 3. NANCE, GENE ANN NEITZEL, PAMELA— GAA, 2,3; Na- tional Honor Society, 2,3,4; Powder Puff, 2,3. NELSON, DIANE-Human Rela- tions, 3,4. NETHERTON, RICHARD NEWLIN, TERRY LEE— GAA, 3,4; Human Relations, 4; Pep Club, 3; Pepteen, 3; Pom-poms, 4; Powder Puff, 3,4. NEWMAN, MARGARET NICHOLS, PATRICIA— Choir, 1,2,3; Epworth Forest, 2,3,4; FTA, 2,3,4; German Club, 2,3,4-secretary, 4; Na- tional Honor Society, 2,3,4; Student Council, 2,3. NIMS, DONALD O’ BRIEN, JEANETTE O’BRIEN, JENNIFER ODAR, WILLIAM ODOM, RICHARD OGAN, DEBRA OTTO, RICHARD DENNIS OVERTON, BILL OWEN, PATRICIA OZIMEC, THOMAS OZUG, IRENE— Basketball, 2,3; Class play, 2,3,4; FTA, 3; GAA, 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2; Thespians, 4; Track, 2; Volleyball, 2. PACKER, DONALD PAPPAS, ELIZABETH— GAA, 2; Halth Careers, 3; Human Relations, 2; Pom-poms, 4. PAPPAS, SUZANNE— Newspaper, 215 SENIOR DIRECTORY 3; Pep Club, 3; Play committee, 4; Prom committee chairman, 3; Year- book, 4. PASA, JAY PASA, NANCY PASKI, ROBERT-Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Spanish Club, 2; Track, 2. PASTOR, JAMES PATERSON, JAMES PATTERSON, KAREN-Chan- tenettes, 3; Chairman of North Wall prom committee, 3; Pep Club, 2; Pep- teens, 3; Pirateens, 1; Pom-poms, 4. PAVELKA, GLORIA PAVL, TIMOTHY PEARCE, JAMES PENOVICH, CARL PERRY, JERRY PETERS, DEBORAH PETROFF, JAN-GAA, Student Council PETRUCH, JOSEPH PHELPS,. DIANE PIEKUT, JEFFREY PIERONI, MARK PITTMAN, DONALD PIUNTI, ROBIN PLUKAS, JAMES POLLACK, RENEE PONDA, LYNN— Cadet teaching program, 4; Chantenettes, 3; Choir, 1,2, 3, 4; Class play, 4; FTA, 2,3,4; Hu- man Relations, 2,3; Pep Cub, 1,2,3; Play committee, 2,3,4; Sunshine So- ciety, 4; Thespians, 3,4. POPJEVACH, MICHAEL PORRAS, RUDOLPH POSS, THERESA POWERS, TIMOTHY PRICE, ROBERT PRZYBYSZ, JOHN PUDLO, VAN PULLIN, DEBRA PUTCHAVEN, NOELI QUALIZZA, LAURA RASTOVSKI, DONALD RATHJEN, DEBRA— Health Careers Club, 2,3,4; Play committee, 2. RAY, CHARLES— Choir, 1,2, 3, 4; Let- terman’s Club, 4; Track, 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling, 1,2, 3, 4. REED, DAVID REED, MICHAEL REIBLY, JAMES RIDER, RUTH ROBERTS, SUSAN— Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council, 1. ROGERS, ROJALD RHODER, DAVID ROORDA, JAYNE-Choir 1; Ecology Club, 2,3,4; Executive Board, 4; Hon- ors Club, 4; Latin Club, 2,3— secre- tary, 3; National Honor Society, 3,4; Play committee, 2,3; Student Coun- cil, 3. ROSSMAN, CAROL ROY, DARLENE RUDY, MARGARET— Pom-poms, 3. RUKAVINE, MILANE RZEPCZYNSKI, LAWRENCE SABONIS, LILLIAN SALERNO, SANDRA SAMARDZIJA, SAMMY SAMAY, EDWARD SAMSEL, GLENN SARJEANT, CHARLES SATANEK, ANDREW SCHAFFER, DONNA SCHEIDT, DENISE SCHIESSER, CATHY SCHIESSER, EDWARD SCHLESINGER, ELLEN SCHLESSINGER, RAE SCHOLS, BRUCE SEBBEN, ARTHUR — Baseball, 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1,2. SEDAN, JOHN SELLER, HUGH SEMOKAITIS, SUSAN SEMPER, CINDY SENEFF, KAREN SHANAHAN, PATRICK SHAW, KENNETH SHAW, NORA SHELBY, MICHAEL— Cross country, 1,2; Executive Board, 4; Newspaper, 3,4; Play, 3,4; Play committee, 3,4; Prom committee, 3; Tennis, 3; Track, 1 . SHELL, NANCY SHEPERD, JOHN SHINGLE, HOWARD SCHOCAROFF, DANA-Pow- derpuff (GAA) 2,3,4; Human Rela- tions, 3,4; Newspaper, Yearbook, 3,4; Prom Comm., 3: Thespians, 4; Class Play, 3,4. SHOOTER, ANGELINE— Pep Club, 2; Ross Summer Music Theatre, 2,3; Spanish Club 2,3— historian, 3. SHUDICK, JOSEPH SHUMAN, DONALD SIELSKI, ANTHONY SIKORA, JANE SILLS, DEBORAH LEE SILLS, DEBORAH LYNN SIMIAKOS, JOHN SIMMONS, PAMELA— GAA, 1,2, 3, 4. SIMMONS, SHARANN-Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Ecology Club, 2,3,4; FTA, 2,3,4; Newspaper, 1; Student Coun- cil, 1,2,3; Student Faculty Board, 2,3,4. SIMONIAN, MARK SIMS, RALPH SINGER, ANGELA SMITH, MARTHA SODER, BARBARA SOHOVICH, DAVID SOHOVICH, DIANE— GAA, 1,2, 3, 4; Pom-poms, 3,4; powder puff, 2,3,4. SOLOMAN, CHARLYNE SOOHEY, BONNIE SPOKO, MICHAEL— Football, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; SORRICK, NANCY SOURIS, PAULETTA SOWARDS, CHERYL SPRINGER, JACQUELYN-Band, 1; Choir, 1,2, 3, 4; Executive Board, 2,3; GAA, 1,2, 3,4; Gymnasitcs, 2,3; Pom- poms, 4; Powder Puff, 2,3,4; Prom committee, 3; Swim team, 4; Track, 2; Volleyball, 2,3,4. SPURLOCK, CINDY STANTON, CAROLYN STEVENSON, HOWARD STEVENSON, RICHARD STIGLEMAN, BARBARA-Choir, 1,2, 3,4; Pep Block, 3; Pep Club, 3; Prom committee, 4. STILLEY, PAMELA STINSON, DAVID STOIKOWITZ, ALEX STROIA, MARY BETH-Cheer- leader, 3,4; Executive Board, 3,4; Fine Arts Revue, 3; GAA, 2,3,4; Gym- nastics, 2,3,4; Newspaper, 3; Powder Puff, 3,4; Prom South Wall co-chair- man, 3; Student Council, 1; Year- book, 4. SUCKEY, JOHNETTE SULLIVAN, EDDIE SULLIVAN, LORRAINE SULLIVAN, NANCY SULLIVAN, ROBERT— Executive Board 2,3; Newspaper, 3,4; Wres- tling, 1. SUMMERS, JANE SUMNER, PAMELA-Band, 1,2, 3, 4; Ecology Club, 3; GAA, 1; Pep Band, 4; Pep Club, 1; Prom committee, 3. SUNYOG, RONALD SUNDEZ, MARK 216 SENIOR DIRECTORY SUROWIEC, SUSAN SUTTON, DONNA SWANSON, CINDY SWIFT, DONALD TAIT, JANELLE TALLEY, DAVID TASEFF, BARBARA TEMPLETON, GARY THALMANN, GUDRUN THIEN, STEVEN THIROS, LOUIS THOMAS, CHERI THUREANOS, JEFFREY THURSBY, PEGGY TITAK, RONALD TOMBERS, DIANE-Badminton, 3; Basketball, 3,4; GAA, 3,4— treasurer, 4; Volleyball, 4. TOUCHETTE, WILLIAM TRAICOFF, GEORGE TRAINA, ANNE— Ecology Club, 3; Executive Board, 3,4; FTA, 3,4; Pep Club, 1; Pom-poms, 3,4. TRAKAS, THOMAS TRETTER, JANE TRIGGER, MICHELE TUCKER, ROBIN— Band, 1,2, 3, 4; French Club, 3,4; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; Student Council, 1,2,3— President, 1; Student Faculty Board, 2,3; Vice-President soph- omore class. URBANO, MICHAEL VALENTI, GREGORY VALLE, BRENDA VAN DRIESSCHE, HARRY VAN DUSSELDROP, PHILLIP VANCE, GERALD VANDERVOLK, SUSAN VARGAS, ANN MARIE— GAA, 1. VARGAS, IRMA VARGAS, MARGARET VEACH, DEBRA ANN VESA, DAVID VICZAI, ALICE— Basketball, 2,3,4; GAA, 2,3,4; Track, 2,3,4; Volleyball, 2.3.4. VORGIAS, VANESSA VOYLES, RICHARD— Wrestling, 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . WARDELL, DEBRA WASHBURN, VERNE WASILEWSKI, JOHN WATERS, CHRISTIE WATTS, KEVIN— Baseball, 1,2,4; Executive Board, 4; Football, 1,3,4; Newspaper, 3,4; Quill and Scroll, 4; Senior play, 4. WAYTE, THOMAS WEBER, LORETTA-German Club, 2; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; Play committees, 2,3,4; Prom com- mittee, 3. WEBSTER, CORY WEIR, CHERYL WEISMAN, ELAINE WELLS, JAMES WESTERVELT, KEVIN WHARTON, PATRICIA— FH A, 2,3,4; National Honor Society, 2,3,4; Play committee, 2; Prom committee chairman, 3; Spanish Club, 2. WHEAT, MICHAEL WHITE, ROBERT PAUL WHITTEMORE, RICHARD WHITOWRTH, LINDA WILDRICK, JOSEPH WILLIAMS, GREGORY WILLIAMS, RODGER WILLIAMS, RONDA-Choir, 1,2, 3, 4; Executive Board, 3— secretary, 4; Na- tional Honor Society, 4; Student Council, 1,3; Thespians, 4; Vocal- teens, 3,4. WILSON, RANDY WINANDY, LORETTA— FH A, 2,3; Pep Club, 3. WINEINGER, CYNTHIA WIRTES, STEPHEN WITECKI, THEODORE WOLDT, WILLIS WRIGHT, DENNIS WROBLEWSKI, MARK-Choir, 4; Ecology Club, 3; Executive Board, 2,3,4; Student Council, 2,3; Thes- pians, 4. WYSOCKI, CATHY YACKO, JAMES YIANKES, JOY YUGO, JAMES ZELENSK, SUSAN ZINNY, PAMELA ZONA, DONALD ZUBEK, LEE ANN-Pep Club, 3; Play committee, 3; Prom committee, 3; Spanish Club, 2. 1973 MERRILL VUE staff, bottom row, from left: Mary Stroia, sports; Peggy Holom, clubs; Ellen Schlesinger, assistant business manager; Debbie Demmon, academics; Ms. Betsy Ross, advisor; Charlene Kostelnik, activities; Sue Pappas, copy. Top row: Lynn McLean, album; Dana Shocaroff, business manager; Roseann Magda, editor. Not pictured are Rick Jackson, photographer, and Faye Landsmann, copy. 218 “And he saw magnificent perfections Whereon he thought of himself in balance And he knew who it was.” “The Balance,” (A Question of Balance), by Graema Edge 222 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1973 FROM RICH AND JOE Hegwish Discount Records 13315 South Brandon Chicago, Illinios Its gonna melt your Cola Heart 224 High School is a waste of time . . . . . . unless you find a job that turns you on and makes good use of your education. Inland Steel wants only people who want to use everything they’ve learned in high school— and strongly desire to grow person- ally and in their chosen field. Inland’s future growth depends on the creativity and productivity of its people. If you want a really challenging opportunity to contribute—with the rewards and responsibil- ities that go with it— Inland wants to talk to you. INLAND STEEL COMPANY Pay Gas, Light, Water and Telephone Bills at Belles Drugs VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER NO SERVICE CHARGE Money Orders We need action-seeking graduates for opportunities in clerical . . . production . . . technical . . . and craft apprenticeship areas. Think it over. If you have high aspirations and a good high school record, take time to find out about a career with us. See: Your School Counselor or Employment Representatives of Inland’s Personnel Department Indiana Ha rbor Works - 3210 Watling Street East Chicago, Indiana An equal opportunity employer Spasoff Studios 3633 Broadway Gary, Indiana 225 887-0086 Congratulations Merrillville Graduates of 1973 SCHEPEL BUICK, INC 3208 W. Lincoln Highway BUICK Richard Schepel (Owner) Bus. Phone 769-6381 Bus. Phone 474-6000 Q te d ikfek ef SreiJknff THE CYCLE SCEME The Family Bicycle Center 44 w. 67th Avenue Merrillville, Indiana 40410 Phone (219) 769-3737 226 Phone 769-6166 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5 THE POTPOURRI SHOPPE Boutique Gifts, Crafts and Supplies Candles, Flowers, Center Pieces 6860 Broadway Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Seasonal Craft Classes Offered 0f(ie fidendlly Qecpk Real Estate Sales Appraisals Management New Construction Blueprint Service Development Guaranteed Sales Program Members of the South Suburban Multiple Listing Service Notary Public NIREr Stephen Qa outc S Associates. Qea o is 769-6961 7101 BROADWAY -MERRILLVILLE 887-5289 Tuxedo Rental Gown Cleaning JOY CLEANERS 435 E. 3Rd Str. Hobart, Indiana 227 6016 Broadway Gary, Indiana Herald Newspaper Inc. Compliments of TITTLES FOOD CENTERS 5 GREAT LOCATIONS Valparaiso Miller 1605 Calumet 8100 East Avenue U.S. 20 Village Highland Shopping 8341 Wicker Center Park Blvd. BRIGHT! NEW! EXCITING! SHOPPING 61 St. Broadway Featuring “PERSONAL SERVICE MEATS” CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING SENIORS AND STUDENTS AT MERRILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. INVESTIGATE YOUR FUTURE WITH THE U. S. STEEL TEAM AT GARY WORKS. 228 WHERE YOU GET SERVICE BEYOND THE CONTRACT RENTAL AGENCY For Single Family Homes COMPLETE REALTY SERVICE ★ BUY ★ SELL ir TRADE ★ rent ★ build Cal 769-2431 2955 W. 74 AVE. MERRILLVILLE, IND. STEWART ' S BUSINESS MACHINES OFFICE SUPPLIES FURNITURE EQUIPMENT 884-1795 4409 BWAY WE DELIVER 884-7141 GARY IND MEADOWS APOTHECARY B 229 ROMAN’S PIZZA 57th and Harrison Merrillville THE MERRILLVUE STAFF would like to express a special THANKS to GEORGE KINGSLEY JR. from Paragon Yearbooks for his Devoted Time and Kind Consideration! 230 Root helps you to remember . . . ROOT photographers— 1131 W. Sheridan— Chicago 231 “PATRONS” Mr. and Mrs. Jack Landsman Superiority Complex Reeves Florama Dr. Herbert B. Weissman Allied Insurance Agency Inc. Pittsburgh Paint Vossberg’s Mrs. A. Demmon We the 1972-73 MERRILL VUE staff would like to thank MISS BETSY ROSS for stepping in at the last minute when we were in need of an advisor. We would like to dedicate this book, the first she has ever advised, TO HER!!!!!!!!!! THANKS A LOT BETS!! YOUR FIRST STAFF THE MHS SOCIAL GAME RULES OF THE GAME: 1. You must be a loyal MHS student. 2. You must be the mental age of at least three and no more than five. 3. You must start with at least $2,000 (for class dues, books, etc.). 4. You must be prepared to spend no less than 2Vt years (if you’re lucky) to play. 5. If the player lands on a free space, he rolls again. 6. Any directions which do not pertain to the player should be disregarded, and he rolls again. Get into the “clique”— move 3 spaces Made Senior break- fast-move 2 spaces Got busted in class— go back 3 . spaces 1 Ditched and didn’t get caught— move 4 spaces 1 Letter in spring sports— move 3 spaces Made football team-move 1 space 1 Caught smoking in john— lose 1 turn 1 Accepted to Indiana State— back 2 spaces Become a junior— roll again Made National Honor Society- move 1 space Sold least amount of candy— in class— lose turn Wt K E £ | S. .9 J3 £ w U u Q. m- 00 I CM a? oo JL ■ - zL 2 £ a « « o « g s g g 1 a CO TJ S 8 a’g e _ •a o £ r co - 3 Q « a. B § I B o t_ .5 w O CO “ ■- 00 PQ c co Caught at beach ditching— go to “Become a senior” Make upper 10% of class— roll again Graduate at mid-term— advance to end of game Apply to Harvard— move 3 spaces c “ - o W O P 03 03 ■X Sa: “ 2 CL CL co Each school year is a unique collec- tion of hopes and disappointments, frustation and cares, loneliness and friendship. The 1973 MERRILLVUE staff, by showing one step in the pro- cess of self-realization, has recorded the facts of the past year without omitting any of the feeling. Roseann Magda The 1973 MERRILLVUE staff owes special thanks to many people. Mr. Richard James, our first advisor, worked with us during 1972, but diffi- culties with the administration, the school board, and the Indiana State Teachers’ Association prevented him from finishing the year. Ms. Betsy Ross succeeded him and managed to com- plete the year. MHS senior Darlene Danchi dried up a Flair designing our cover, one of the best a Merrillville an- nual has ever had. George Kingsley of Paragon gave us the good advice we needed and the bills we didn’t need. Our contract photographers were Walingers’ Studios and Root Photogra- phers. The strike pictures are pub- lished courtesy of the Herald Newspa- pers, Dennis Crane, photographer. 234 THE END 236