Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Two Girls Earn Title Of Valedictorian Of Class The annual Awards Day presenta- tion took place on May 7 in 1975. The presentation was presided over by Principal Robert Clark and other presenters included, Marie Spurr; As- sistant Principal and John Stone: also Assistant Principal just to name a few. The first awards of the day were the American Legion Awards for the Most Outstanding Senior students. The two recipients were John Stanton and Glo- ria razo. Several scholarship awards were also presented on Awards Dav. The Anderson Company Scholarships were awarded to Debbie Henrichs, Deb Stanko, Lil Samardja and Debbie Kaiser. Another scholarship, the In- land Steel Scholarship from the Ryer- son Foundation was awarded to Barb Hoffman. The Merrillville Chamber of Commerce Scholarship went to Vicky Hancock and the Jill Jaskolka Memorial Scholarship to Cindy Poti. Some awards also went to Soph- omores and Juniors. The Hugh Seniors gathered the Sunday before Com- mencement Ceremonies to attend Baccalau- reate. This was the first of two times that the Seniors got to wear their caps and gowns. O’Brien Award went to Peter David- son and the Merri-Glen Kiwanis Sum- mer Camp Police Career Scholarship was received by Junior Mike Cloyd. Additional awards were given out to three year members of the National Honor Society, to the students who had made the honor roll for three grading periods and to the upper 15% of the Senior Class, which included co- Valedictorians; Laura Dawson, and Renee Jenkins and Salutatorian; Cary Carrabine. The final awards went to delegates and alternates to Girl’s and Boy’s State, for perfect attendance and to students who received Department Awards. With the reading of the list of stu- dents having perfect attendance not nearly completed, the buzzer sig- nifying a fire drill went off and the 1975 Awards Day Presentations came to a disorganized and premature end. 26

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The last days of school for the Se- niors went by quickly. Very few Se- niors attended a full day of school, and of that few almost no one had to take a final exam. The lines in front of Mrs. Homoky’s debt clearance window were seemingly endless though, as li- brary dues long forgotten about, book rental, and fifty cents here and three dollars there, were paid. Unpaid debts meant no diploma, and it just wasn’t worth not getting a diploma just be- cause of a few bucks. Seniors finished school on a Tues- day and were asked to come back the following Friday for Senior breakfast. Donuts, coffee, and milk were served, with Mr. Clark officiating. His speech to the upperclassmen brought back memories of the last three years, and what they meant. He triggered the graduates back to reality when he re- minded them of the road ahead. The two steps that were left before the final break from high school were Baccalaureate and Commencement. There was a controversy about where the Commencement ceremonies should be held. The construction be- hind the school made the football field muddy. No matter what kind of day it was, the field wasn’t really fit to be photographed for a background for graudation exercises. A meeting was held and the Seniors voted (majority rule) to go ahead and have Com- mencement at the High School, whether it be in a state of disarray or not. The class of ’75 has moved on to bi- gger and better things. Thoughts then moved on to next year wh en the Ju- niors will be Seniors, where their cere- monies will be held, what color of gowns are best . . . Mickey Mouse anil Mr. Kraus seemed to have adopted the same pose as they stand next to each other. Mr. Kraus ' wife entered a contest and won a trip to Disney World. Pausing mid-air in Business class is Cheralyn Tonetski. The business courses offered in school provided various students with office jobs. 25

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Tin turnout for Senior Breakfast was good. Sally Springman ami V iolet Jakovijivieh grab for tin best pic k of the donuts and milk. Accepting the award for tin Most Outstanding Senior boy was John Stanton. Lugging the waist-high trophy to his seat in the auditorium. John received a loud ovation and envious glances from classmates. 27