Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Cast of “Any Number Can Die” By Fred Carmichael Chuck Jim Pappas Judy Mary Ann Lindgren Zenia Mary Bishop Roger Masters Dave Bedella Celia Lathrop Michele Beverly T.J. Lathrop Tim Dieffenbach Edgars Jim Dimos Ernestine Wintergreen Dorothy Hickman Sally Van Viller Kathy Gruber Carter Forstman Dave Lavery Jack Regent Bill Hutson Hannibal Hix Garry St. Martin Student Director Lisa Jansen Director Linda Christoff Upper left: Detective Hannibal Hix, played by Garry St. Martin, loads his revolver to prepare himself for the case. Lower right: Cast and crew relax as they dine at the Western Pancake House. 27

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Murder and Suspense Come to Merrillville Mystery and comedy were combined in the Merrillville High School junior senior class production of “Any Num- ber Can Die,” which was held the eve- nings of April 26, 27, and 28 in Reinhart Auditorium. The Fred Carmichael play described four murders that took place in an is- land mansion and the two elderly de- tectives who, in their first case, try to determine “who dunnit?” Raging storms, unexpected visitors and sliding panels add to the fun and suspense of the play set in the 1920’s. Serving as play director was English teacher Linda Christoff, with Lisa Jan- sen acting as student director. Other committee chairmen Edna Machnik, Michaelene Hamang, Beth Maddack, Kaye Oliver, Joy Koen, Bryan Reinhart, Roger Tuchek, Dorothy Hickman, and Marty Castellanos completed the many backstage details. Upper right: Cunning Roger Masters, played by David Bedella, provides a surprising ending for the other characters. Middle left: The house maid. Zenia, played by Mary Bishop, seems to be the detectives ' prime suspect. Middle right: Alas, another body! Lower left: Chuck and Judy, played by Jim Pappas and Mary Ann Lindgren, tell the tale of the strange events that followed the death of Cedric Russell. 26

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flee® eaeca Off come the Levis ... on come the tuxedos and new gowns . . . beautiful flowers . . . dinner at 11:30 . . . music all night . . . crowning of king and queen . . . lacy garters exchange places for a kiss or two . . . post-prom . . . picnics the next day ... an event to remember . . . PROM. The Greek Hall, transformed into a “Castle of Dreams,” was the spot cho- sen for the 1979 prom. Couples danced to the music of “The Crystal Tones”. Crowning of king, Chris Roark, and queen, Tina Wiggins took place before dinner. Dinner was served and Post- Prom began. That was the easy part- prom really begins about four weeks earlier. Girls start to look for the “just right” dress and a charmed garter to match. When this is done, guys strive to find the tuxedo to match perfectly. The tickets are bought and last minute things are ordered. Then, on the day of prom, couples do various little jobs such as waxing cars, getting hair styled, picking up flowers and making sure plans are set. Now, the rush is on! There’s that last look in the mirror and it’s time to leave. Stopping at the par- ents’ homes for the picture routine . . . turning into the parking lot, taking ten minutes to remember where the bids are. Now a night of dining and danc- ing. Stopping for breakfast or spending a few hours at a friends house. Six a.m., there goes the alarm! Time for the last part of the prom, the picnic. Couples went to places such as Tur- key Run, Pokegan, or to Great Amer- ica. Finally after two days of non-stop activity and fun, the dance that every- one has waited for is over; but the memories remain forever. Upper Right: Prom Court: Randy Gonzales, Greg Lilly, Joe Orlich, Chris Roark, presiding king, Scott Wiggins and queen, Paula Thorsteinson, Gail Callender, Tina Wiggins, Gloria Summers, Tammy Gulotta and Laura King. Middle Left: Tammy Nelson and Jim Tomko. Middle Right: Jill Moore and Eric Anderson. Bottom Right: Beth Ekaitis and Gino Burelli. 28