Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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PQQK) SI 90 9 Upper Left: Theresa Kubacki and Diane Smith. Middle Left: Renee Long, Kathy Harris and Theresa Sweat. Lower Left: Chris Roark and Tina Wiggins. Upper Right: Chris Roark and Tina Wiggins. Lower Right: Marty Castellanos and Joy Koen. 29

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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

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And The Winner Is . . . Awards Night is held annually in May to award and recognize those stu- dents who have performed and given that extra effort to their scholastic and extra curricular activities. The pro- gram, changed from its usual daytime slot, featured guest presenters from the Merrillville community. Individual scholarships, merit and organizational awards, as well as depa rtment honors, perfect attendance certificates, and honor graduate standings were an- nounced. Distinguished Musician Certificate Jeff Christiana Suburban Federated Women’s Clubs Garry St. Martin Voice of Democrary Winners Michele Beverly, Carrie Grose Mary Bishop and John Dimos Kappa Kappa Kappa Fine Arts Terry Schuster and Mary Eich Beta Rho Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa Jeff Christiana Hugh O’Brien Foundation Award Dirk Hutchison Danforth Foundation Award Jeff Sanok and Ann Dunkelberger Indiana University Foreign Language Vickie Evans, Andrew Kelner, Betsy Shrader, Rosalie Thalman, Eden Capuli, Joan Kacmar, Paul Olesh Scholastic Arts Gold Key David Scott Northern Indiana Association Art Show Steve Johnson, Shari Isolampi Nancy Vrtikapa, John Carniello Silver Medal, Hammond Regional Art- Science Fair Debbie Schoon Art Merit Certificates Karen Sohovich, Cathy Premil and Jennifer Echterling Boys State Delegates Memo Dalkilic, Robert Dunklau Boys State Alternates Gerald Christoff, Jeff Sanok Girls State Delegates Ann Dunkelberger, Susan Niemeyer and Eden Capuli Girls State Alternates Patricia Homeier, Paula Tully, and Kathleen Jannasch All American Hall of Fame for Band Linda Jaroschak, Lorraine Beres, and Jeff Christiana Outstanding Yearbook Staffer Carol Wright Outstanding Newspaper Staffer Carla Waters Media Fair Bryan Reinhart Washington Workshops Gene Kezy, Jeff Sanok Special Recognition Awards American Legion Outstanding Senior Michael Geske and Sandy Sekerez John Will Andersen Foundation George Sarikos and Mark Sebben DAR Good Citizen Doreen Merrill Elks Most Valuable Student Steve Shuman Future Teachers of America Award Vicki Kappas and Sherri Malocha German American National Congress Debbie Homeier Times Safety Essay Contest David Dakich and Margaret Peschke Times Most Valuable Staffer Larry Lavery Jill Jaskolka Memorial Scholar Margaret Peschke Merrillville Chamber of Congress Sandy Johnston Meri-Glen Kiwanis Summer Police Camp Felice Arrendondoo National Math Award Richard Johnson National Merit Finalist Mary Dalton Century III Leader Jim Dimos Optimist Oratorical Contest Winner Alan Sierkowski Post-Tribune Most Valuable Staffer Kathy Kassabaum Upper left: Senior )eanne Guba captures an English award presented by Mrs. Spurr. Center Post-Tribune representative Mr. Grey presents The Most Valuable Staffer Award to Senior Kathy Kassabaum. Lower left: Senior Jennifer Echterling is congratulated by Mr. Schuyler. Op- posite, top: Co-salutatorians Mike Geske and Sharon Allen and Valedictorian George Sarikos receive honors from Principal Schuyler. Oppo- site, below: Outstanding Yearbook Staffer went to Senior Carol Wright for her contributions to the 1979 Merrillvue.