Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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)im Doyle and his dale pause on their way to Post- Prom and perhaps a full night of celebration. After selecting several candidates for Prom King and Queen, the students voted when they bought their bids, and at the dance. Dr. Hill presented the happy couple with their awards, and crown for John and roses for Kathy. The candidates for Prom King (L to R): Tim Codes- poti, Mike Mestousis, lohn Schilling, and Pat Walker watch as Gary Matykeiwicz crowns |ohn. Lynn Vagnone and Rick Jelesky (right) dance the last dance. Prom 25

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It was truly an Evening to Remember. % Prom King lohn Schilling and Queen Kathy Ren- Mike Kappas and Val Pappas dance one of the dina enjoy a dance after the presentation of the many slow numbers played by the band. Prom Court. Mark Reinhart and Julie Klaus appear to dance to the song Torn Between Two Lovers. Dr. Hill presents the candidates for King and Queen as the dancers pause to await the announcement. With a theme of An Evening to Re- member, the Junior-Senior Prom lived up to its title. The evening was celebrat- ed by many happy couples at the Creek Hall for the second year in a row. The festivities began with the band Crystal Tones getting everyone in the mood for the evening. During the course of the night, refreshments were served and the couples stood in line to have their pic- tures taken by the Giolas Studio photog- rapher. The evening to remember was followed by the Morning to Remem- ber at the Post-Prom party, also held in the Creek Hall. The band Eclipse enter- tained the partygoers at the traditional after-prom get together. After the cele- brating ended, students went their sepa- rate ways, most making the trek to Tur- key Run State Park to spend their Sunday. Being surprised by the photographer is |im Din- smore while he and his date take a break. Becky Figueroa and Gordon Arts trip the light fantastic to the sounds of Crystal Tones. 24 Prom

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431 Seniors graduated in Spring ceremonies The graduating class of 1977 was presented to the public on two occas- ions, at Baccalaureate and Com- mencement ceremonies. May 22 marked the Baccalaureate ceremony, the tradi- tional religious oriented program of in- spiration. Senior Class President Bill Souronis serving as master of ceremo- nies, presented Reverends Chrispell, De- For, Frazier and Floyd who offered pray- ers and readings from Scripture, interspersed with songs from the Choir. Friday May 27 was graduation day for the 431 spring graduates. Again acting as master of ceremonies. Bill Souronis presented the seniors to the School Board for awarding of diplomas. Held once again in Engelhart Gymnasium, the Class of 1977 became the 51st MHS class to leave school behind them to begin a new phase of their lives. Baccalaureate ceremonies held Sunday May 22 filled the gymnasium with singing and celebration for the 51st Merrillville High School graduating class. For both Commencement and Baccalaureate cere- monies, the graduates file into the gym to receive their diplomas. Many parents, friends and relatives spent warm days celebrating graduation with the seniors. Tammy Kirby, named valedictorian, played the or- gan for the festivities as well as being honored as one of the top students.