Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1981 volume:

CONTENTS r A Student Life 8 Clubs 42 Academics 70 Sports 88 V. People 130 Advertising 200 Index 226 J Merrillville High Schoc 276 East 68th Place Merrillvue 1981 Merrillville, Indiana Volume 56 ' si HOARD Seek what you believe in- Believe in what you seek Finding life’s beauty, challenges, intensity, happiness, humor and unity. MHvS to tine- 1 Jhou t o Community Discovers Pride E ven sweltering weather couldn ' t keep the crowds away from the 30th Annual Fourth of July Parade. Busin- esses and people from all over participated in this year’s theme, Community Pride.” Starting at Geisen’s Funeral Home at 12:30, the parade continued down Broadway, ending near the Allied Insur- ance Agency. Numerous floats and cars made by local businesses, clubs, organizations, and schools were awarded prizes by the Master of Ceremonies, Al Evans. The Ross Summer Music Theater won the best theme, Merrillville High School won the best marching band, and Pierce Jr. High School had the best cheerleaders. Once again, the Fourth of July Parade helped the people of Merrillville discover a feel- ing of togetherness and pride. 10 Student Life Seniors discover Victory H omecoming, what’s it all about? At Merrillville, it’s a float-building, spirit week, a parade, powder puff football, a bonfire, crowning of the queen, and a dance. Sophomores found a whole new adventure of building floats, riding on fire trucks, and meeting eye to eye with the Juniors on the football field. The juniors managed to hold their ground by defeating the sophomores in the first game. They also took first place in the class float divi- sion. But, all good things must come to an end, and the Ju- nior’s luck ended when they met up with seniors in the championship game. The Class of ’81’ proved they were number one by defeating the Juniors 14 to 12. They also won the school ‘Spirit Stick ' . Immediately following the game, couples gather around the bonfire to snuggle and keep warm. This concluded the activities on Thurday. The winning Club Float, which was prepared by the Spanish Club, is dis- played for judging. Seniors proved they were number one The bonfire added to the festivities on by winning the powder puff game and Thursday evening right after the walking away with ' spirit week ' . game. 12 Student Life Sophomores discover the real mean- Junior Debbie Dorulia scrambles ing of ' Rowdie ' as they participate in away as her opponents try to close in. their first Merrillville Homecoming Pa- rade. URB r r m 2TS I 22 mmm Seniors listen intensely as Coach Woody Melcher gives a quick pep talk before the big game. Student Life 13 Seniors Discover Victory (con’t.) T he festivities didn’t stop Thursday night. Students continued showing their spirit throughout the next day. Tim Wolf was named Mr. Football at the pep session, and the winners of all the Homecoming activities were announced. This carried on to the 17-0 victory in the football game against Valparaiso. Half-time entertainment consisted of a performance by the Merrillville Pom Pon squad and the crowning of this year’s Home- coming queen, Senior, Kim Vickroy. After the game, many stu- dents gathered at Shakey’s to celebrate. Finally, the long awaited dance. It was sponsored by Student Congress and enti- tled, ‘Love Is . . Entertain- ment for the evening was pro- vided by ' Just Before Dark’. All this fun will be remem- bered by many for a long time. This was what Homecoming was all about. Senior Kim Vickroy is congratulated by her father after being crowned queen. Doug Jatczak escorts his date to the dance. Senior Greg Kouvelas throws a pass during the Homecoming game against Valpo. 14 Student Life Denny Bennet and date take time to pose for our photographer. The proud father of this year’s queen watches intensely while Mrs. Capuli presents Kim the crown. The Merrillville Pom Pon squad enter- tains the student body during the homecoming pep session. Student Life 15 Homecoming Court: Nancy Burkhart, Daphne Duck, Kim Vickroy, Donna En- gel, and Lisa Gurgevich. Seniors Open the Door to Spirit A n outbreak of renewed spirit marked a new era for Merrillville’s pep sessions. With confetti and toilet paper flying, the seniors gave the rally its first spurt of energy. The excitement of the stu- dents was overwhelming. Soon the juniors and sopho- mores added to the enthusi- asm, and Merrillville was ex- periencing, according to many observers, its first real pep session. The normal activities, such as tricycle races and licorice eating contests took place, and Tim Wolf was honored with the title of Mr. Football. When the pep session was over and most of the students had left the gym, the seniors, led by Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Guer- rero, and Dr. Sector, refused to go back to their classes. After spending several min- utes of cheering in the gym, they then proceeded with a snake dance through the halls and ended up in the tennis courts. Unfortunately, their fun didn’t last long when the police ar- rived to break up what they thought was a riot. However, the students proved them wrong by peacefully returning to class with no trouble. Tim Wolf graciously accepts the title of Mr. Football presented to him by Coach Haupt. Above: Greg Mackey and Mrs. Man- don were the winners of the licorice race. The juniors caught the spirit soon after the seniors started, and they continued to show it by cheering and holding up class signs. Mr. Hankins fired up the crowds with his speech on how you gotta be- lieve . After the pep session, seniors not yet ready to return to class continued cheering in the middle of the gym. They then proceeded into the halls forming a snake dance which ended in the tennis courts. 16 Student Life Some of Merrillville High School stu- courts during our first pep rally, dents are found inside the tennis Mrs. Czarnecki and Bob Ashley race against the other contestants during the licorice race. Nancy Christoff and Mary Dudak seem to be enjoying the outcome of the event. Student Life 17 T he sellout crowds anxious- ly awaited the magical per- formance. His tickets sold for more than any act that had performed at the Holiday Star Theater previously. Not only did he require the tightest se- curity, but also the Holiday Inn was required to rebuild one of their rooms to satisfy the spe- cial performer for his four night stay. Just imagine the excite- ment of the nineteen lucky Merrillville students who were lucky enough to be asked to perform with Barry Manilow on those four special nights in April. Early in March, Mr. Gerald Reinhart, director of the Vo- calteens, received a phone call from New York. It was Barry Manilow’s agent asking if the Vocalteens would be in- terested in performing with Barry when he would be ap- pearing in April. The response from the group was an instan- taneous YES!” Manilow’s agent informed everyone that Barry would usually pick a talented young group of high school students in each city that he performed in to sing with him on stage. The Vocalteens were picked being that they were popular in the area, and they had also performed at many local bu- sinesses and gatherings. Practically no preparation or practice was set up for the group. They each received an autographed copy of the mu- sic to be sung, and it was up to Mr. Reinhart to rehearse with them. They had no rehearsals with Barry himself. They sang for his managers once, and that proved enough. On stage the Vocalteens wore long red choir style robes provided by Barry. They sang back-up for the song One Voice”, and after he fin- ished A Miracle”, they clapped for the Miracle Bows”. The Vocalteens admitted to being quite nervous at first, being that they hadn’t even seen the star before opening night. Finally, after three suc- cessful nights of perfor- mances, they were informed that they would have the privi- ledge of meeting Mr. Manilow, after the closing night perfor- mance. After his show was over, ev- eryone quickly rushed back- stage with cameras aimed at the entrance. First, his backup singers and manager arrived, and then the star himself. He carried in with him a big bottle of champagne, and was filled with nothing but the highest of praise for the students. He told them that they were one of the most professional groups that he had performed with and gave each member a free “Barry” t-shirt. Ladies and Gentlmen, Part of Barry ' s group reacts with surprise as they enter backstage. Barry Manilow expresses his feelings of pleasure after performing with the Vocalteens closing night. Barry gladly clowns for the camera. Barry ' s name appeared in lights just outside of the theater. 18 Student Life Mr. Barry Manilow . . . Amy Englebright shows her enthusiasm during the event. Sharon Bianchi and Karen Chandler pose next to one of Barry ' s trunks. Barry presents a surprised Marji Fabrici Barry ' s back-up singers accept a cookie made for them. Barry Manilow talks with a manager. Mr. Reinhart grabs a quick bite. The star says his final farewells as the exciting evening ends. Student Life 19 Sophomores Show Success With “Goodbye, My Fancy” ' T his year’s sophomore play, sponsored by the Thespi- ans, was entitled, Goodbye, My Fancy.” First-time director at our school, Mrs. Martha Ot- terbacher, did a fine job di- recting the cast. The plot began when Agatha Reed, played by Beth Bianco, came back to her for- mer school, Good Hope Col- lege, to receive an honorary award. But the big secret was that no one knew she had been expelled for staying out past curfew with her old boy- friend, Matt Cole, played by Brad Touchette. Agatha goes through many adventures with old friends and lovers. She reunites with her old beau, Dr. James Merrill (Andrew Otterbacher), but in the end she realizes that in fact she loves Matt Cole more than she thought. The play was held for three consecutive nights in Novem- ber in Reinhart Auditorium, and thanks to the cast, crews, and director, the sophomores were able to present a very successful play. Matt Cole (played by Brad Touchette) has made a rude remark to Agatha Reed (played by Beth Bianco) and Amelia (Debi Parks). Agatha, who is not in the best of moods, storms away with Amelia following close behind. Matt Cole has just kissed Grace Woods (Karyn Palvas), and with a look of astonishment she wonders what is going on. While everyone is out searching for Agatha. Matt Cole (Brad Touchette) receives a phone call informing him that she is on her way up. 20 Student Life Mrs. Griswold (B. Vander Tuuk) and Dr. Merrill (Andrew Otterbacher) why Mrs. Merrill (N. Swanson) are asking he has handed in his resignation. The janitors and helpers have just col- lich) is screaming, organizations ev lided, and Mrs. Shackleford (Tina Ma- eryone, Organization!” A touching moment when Agatha Otterbacher) she has a better offer Reed (B. Bianco) tells Dr. Merrill (A. from Matt Cole (Brad Touchette). CAST (In order of Appearance) Ginny Merrill .... Amelia Clansse Mary Nell Miss Shackleford Custodian Custodian Susan Grace Woods . . . Agatha Reed .... Ellen Griswold . . . Prof. Birdshaw . . Carol Jo Dr. Pitt Dr. James Merrill Prof. Dingley Matt Cole Claude Griswold . .... Nancy Swanson Debi Parks Dawn Lisek . Rachel Abramson Tina Malich John Harper Bob Horan Mary Stanton Karyn Palvas Beth Bianco Beverly VanderTuuk Carolyn Price Lori Rimer ... Monica Houchin Dan Vujovic Andrew Otterbacher Mark Sopko Brad Touchette Bill Koen SYNOPSIS The entire action of the play takes place over Commencement weekend sometime in the 1950 ' s, in a dormitory of Good Hope College for Women in Good Hope, Mass. ACT ONE Friday morning. ACT TWO Scene 1: Saturday afternoon. Scene 2: Saturday evening. ACT THREE Mary Nell (R. Abramson) is telling Clarisse (D. Lisek), Amelia (D. Parks), Agatha she is getting married, while and Jo (M. Houchin) listen in. Sunday afternoon. TEN MINUTE INTERMISSION BETWEEN ACTS PRODUCTION STAFF Stage Manager Business Manager . Mont Handley Mr Joe Morrow 21 Concerts Provide an Entertaining Evening T he nineteen-eighty year ended with Merrillville High School providing the students, parents, and community with a winter choir concert. Perform- ing were the Velveteens, Girls Glee, and Choir Concert. Meg Johnson provided the audi- ence with a flute solo. Mr. Ger- ald Reinhart was director and organizer of this concert. Merrillville High School’s Band Department presented a winter concert on February 26, 1981. It was held in the Rein- hart Auditorium. Directors were Susan A. Hamer, Gordon Williams, and Darlene Yorke. Merrillville High School ' s Velveteen ' s perform joyfully at the nineteen-eighty Christmas Concert. Together the concert choir and girls glee, containing sophomores, juniors, and seniors sing at Merrillville’s traditional choir concert in the winter. In the opening number, the concert choir dresses for the winter season after spending some time ice-skating. Meg Johnson performs a flute solo. 22 Student Life Lori Johnson, while accompanied by Roger Emig, plays a clarinet solo. The entire concert band plays several selections for the audience. An aerial view of the concert band while playing for the audience. Larry Adams shows his talent with determination at the band concert. Student Life 23 Seniors lead the way S ENIOR — older — more ad- vanced — advanced in edu- cation — higher in degree and rank — superior in stan- ding — head of a group. The word senior can mean all of these things and more, espe- cially if you’re talking about the class of 811 The seniors this year have not only exemplified all of the above characteristics, but they stand for even more. They are the crazy, loud bunch that gathers every morning in the west wing of the school before classes start. They are the founders of Merrillville High School’s new-born spirit; spirit that is said to be, by many teachers, the kind that this school has never seen be- fore. They are the ones who gave Merrillville High School its first set of male cheer- leaders. But, most important, they are the graduating class this year that will be going out into the world, taking jobs, go- ing to college, and becoming the foundation for the future. The seniors this year have set a classic example in many ways for the underclassmen to follow. They have shown them what it means to have enough spirit and leadership to be able to persuade a whole school to participate along with them. They tried the un- usual, and by being different as far as spirit goes and the guys participating in cheer- leading, they have set a fine example. In some ways, this year for them has been their hardest, or perhaps their easiest. They had the option of graduating mid-term or going a half day. Some chose to take their har- dest and more advanced classes, while some chose to make this year their easiest by taking less taxing courses. What ever they chose, those who were still here at the end of the year were all looking forward to those two last big days of a group effort. Which days were those you ask? Why, they were Senior Ditch Day and Commencement, of course! Patty Dudak prays for mercy, while in the senior hall, using her to do his Joe Jenson gets his morning exercise idea of push-ups. Jennifer Chiabai, Rose Shooter, and Kathy Szmagaj share a joke. The seniors show enormous spirit dur- ing the first big pep session. 24 Student Life Denny Bennett, John O ' conner, Dave the first male cheerleaders at Merrill- Janizek, John Riddle, John Feczko, ville. and Joe Jenson show their skills as Sherrie Minton, Dawn Panning, Kim their lockers each morning before Akers and Melissa Burelli hang around they must go to first hour. John O ' conner looks up while doing his homework by his locker. New friends Lazo Krstevski and John Feczko smile for the photographer. The senior powder-puff team shows they know that they represent the number one class of Merrillville during the powder-puff game. Student Life 25 The Final Step For Mid-Term Graduates S unday, January 28, 1981, the long awaited day was finally here. The mid-term graduates had waited a long time and come a long way for this special commencement. Mr. Paul D. Schuyler, Master of Ceremonies, and Robert Schrenker presented their di- plomas. Seniors showed signs of relief and joy at the thought of finally being finished with twelve long years of school- ing, while some planned ahead for future careers by furthering their education. Dr. Secttor leads the graduates down the hall to the auditorium. Mr. D. Furuness walks with the grads. Before graduation rehearsal, mid- senior breakfast, which is a tradition term seniors enjoy themselves at the each year for Merrillville. L to R: L. Hardt, J. Hastings, and C. Hines appear to be content. Rev. Crispell leads Rev. Dick, Mr. Schuyler, and the graduates. 26 Student Life Discovering New Ideas N ew ideas and suggestions are always welcomed at Merrillville High School. Activ- ity Period is one of the newest. This idea was thought up by Dr. Secttor, our vice-principal. Successful as it was, the stu- dents really enjoy it. It is a time for them to relax and forget about their school work for an hour. Each regularly sched- uled class is shortened for this period. Some of the activities of- fered, for example, are swim- ming, word games, study hall, and several gym activities. Each teacher participates by instructing a class. The enthu- siasm of the students and teachers has been over- whelming. This has been the second year that Merrillville High has had this special period. It seems that it will become a tradition for the school every year because of the enthusi- asm that the student body has had. Their inspiration for school spirit and participation is miraculous. L. Judge has a look of determination. Mr. Ebler shows a lot of confidence while playing a quiet game of chess. Here Debbie Bekelya learns needle hooking in her activity. Mr. Mulloy shows his ability in the game of password with other students during activity period. A student is shown how to macrame. Student Life 27 A Christmas Dream D ecember 13 was a night Merrillville High School students were waiting for. The Turn-About dance occured on that evening, which made an enjoyable evening for many students. The dance was sponsored by Merrillville High School’s FTA members. The theme of the dance was A Christmas Dream.” A dream it was for many while embraced in someone’s arms dancing to the music provided by the group Nature’s Way. This dance was an opportunity for the girl to ask that special guy out for the evening. This tradition has been carried on for many years. After an even- ing of fun and laughter, all re- tired to a quiet restaurant to end their night peacefully. These people are taking a break from enjoying the excitement of the even- the action on the dance floor. They are ing. Sophomore Doug Cochran, junior Lin- wood, and Senior Jeff Moore take da Fetkavich, sophomore Barb Under- time out to pose for the photographer. The evening ' s music was provided by the group, “Nature ' s Way.” Gordon Sunny provides his own enter- tainment by giving Mike McGhan a dip. 28 Student That’s Entertainment T his year’s 1981 Revue ti- tled “That ' s Entertain- ment” was the big event in the Reinhart Auditorium on April Tenth and Eleventh. The Re- vue consisted of song and dance numbers performed by Merrillville High School stu- dents. The performers worked hard with determination after being coached by first time di- rectors Trish Hales and Geor- gia Nichols. Some of the acts performed were “Burglars” by John Brady and Bryan Reinhart, Adel Wisse” by Alan Sier- kowski, and “I Feel Pretty” sung by Karen Chandler, Nan- cy Holderman, Laurie Can- chola, and Marjie Fabrici. J. Brady and B. Reinhart express fear as they sing Burglars.” Janis Deyot and Debbie Neal sing, to- gether, We ' re A Couple Of Swells. M. Fabrici, K. Chandler, L. Canchola, and N. Holderman sing I Feel Pretty.” L. Canchola, L. Lewandowski, M. Fa- song Intermission for the Revue brici, and John Brady are singing the Nineteen Eighty-One. Alan Sierkowski, dressed up as a Ger- man Officer, sings Adel Wisse.” Student Life 29 Arsenic and Old Lace Brings Comedy and Suspense to Merrillville W ould you believe two sweet old ladies could possibly be murderers? In this year’s Jr. Sr. Play, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” both Miss Abby and Martha Brewster, portrayed by Karen Mackanos and Diane Solvjanski, were just that. The plot started out with a quiet living-room scene with Abby and Teddy Brewster (Bryan Reinhart) and Rev. Harper (Mont Handley) having tea. Teddy, who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, babbles on about war and the Panama Ca- nal. No one is aware that Aunt Abby has just killed a man with a glass of her and Martha’s el- derberry wine and hidden him in the window seat. Later, when their nephew Mortimer (Ric Schuster) dis- covers the body, they tell him just to forget about it. But Mor- timer, half dazed with shock, tells them he must leave but orders them not to let anyone Dr. Einstein excitedly tells Chonny” that he has discovered several bo- dies in the cellar. in. Minutes later the aunt ' s oth- er nephew Jonathon (Pete No- menson), an escapee from an insane asylum in Ind. who hasn’t been home for years, complicates matters by walk- ing in with his friend, Dr. Her- man Einstein (John Brady), and bringing another dead body in. In the end when Teddy is committing himself to Happy Dale Sanitarium and the two aunts are trying to convince the chief of police (Alan Sier- kowski), the two sweet old aunts were already planning to add one more victim to their list. The next and final unfortu- nate victim just happened to be the unsuspecting, stuffy su- perintendent of their new home Happy Dale, (Tracy Ot- terbacher). So, the play ended with an- other memorable moment cre- ated by the director Mr. Jo- seph Morrow, the crew members, and of course the cast. Bryan Reinhart carefully applies his make-up before the opening night. r • Officer Brophy and Lt. Rooney clear up matters at the Brewster ' s. Aunt Abby and Aunt Martha tell Teddy to wait in the basement before he takes the dead body down there. 30 Student Life Front Row— Karen Mackanos, Diane Sovljanski, Ric Schuster, Row 2— Laurie Canchola, Bryan Reinhart, John Brady, Pete Nommenson, Tracy Otterbacher, Dave Gruber, Amy Englebright, Mont Handley, Row 3— Alan Sierkowski, Jeff Schmidt, Jim Hendrickson. Jonathon prepares to tie up and gag his unsuspecting brother Mortimer. Jeff Schmidt holds very still as an as- sistant applies his make-up. Student Life 31 “An Evening In Paradise” i t ihope I get asked, “Did you Iget asked? You did. You ' re so lucky!’’ “I can ' t wait.” “Have you found a dress yet?” “What color tux do you think he ' ll order?” “What about the flowers?” “Where do you think you’ll go the next day?” These are just some of the conversations that you might hear buzzing around the hall- ways the day that prom is first mentioned on the daily an- nouncements. It seems every- one has been planning for this very dance all year. Each year the Prom, which is sponosred by the junior class and several faculty members, is held in honor of the graduating seniors. This year the theme was “Evening in Paradise. The band that performed was “Joker.” The Prom, which started at 8:00 and ended at 1 1:00, was held at the tropically decorat- ed Greek Hall. Directly after- wards post-prom, which was also held at the Greek Hall, lasted until 2:00 A.M. Those who chose not to attend this part of Prom ended their even- ing at different restaurants such as Elmars, Red Lanturn Inn, and several others locat- ed in Chicago. Most couples chose not to come home be- fore 2:00 A.M., and some even stayed up to watch the sun rise! And so it ended. Another Prom finished, another year passed, and another senior class gone with memories to last them a life time. Above Right: Mike Djurich in front of the camera for once, gives a sly grin as he takes off Angie Winter ' s garter. This year ' s choices for Prom king and were George Ooolin and Lori queen, awarded by their classmates, Saliwonczyk; a perfect royal couple. John Riddle and his date relax. Meg Johnson and Fabian Martinez sit out and enjoy the band for awhile. Tracy Otterbacher and John Hannah get out on the floor and boogie. 32 Student Life Debbie Bennett. Doug Jatczak, Deena Schreiner, and Dan Maluga all enjoy Takis, Denny Bennett, Trish this special night together. The popular dance, the worm”, was performed picture perfect by many. Seniors Don Snemis and Kim Cooley take a break from the festivities. Tim Dieffenbach, Marji Fabrici, Brian watching everyone, as well as danc- Reinhart, and Alyssa Pena enjoyed ing throughout the evening. Sharon Bianchi and Paul Smith share a quiet moment alone together. Student Life 33 A Weekend Of Fun And Romance M any couples got little or no sleep after a fun-filled evening of dancing and ro- mancing at the Prom. After a few hours of sleep, everyone rose early in the morning to continue on with their week- end. Many couples packed picnic lunches with blankets and went to parks, such as Turkey Run or Starved Rock. Sitting by the lake or running around playing frisbee kept them occupied and happy for the day. Others went to Chicago and saw the sights or Great Amer- ica to see the many shows performed and to ride the many rides. By the end of the day after everyone had used up every ounce of energy that they had left, they headed back home, bringing with them the memo- ries of this fun-filled, romantic weekend. Joe Jensen and Diane Konrady enjoy the sun and fun-filled day at Starved Rock the day after prom and post- prom. Dave Janizek, Kathy Szmagaj, and Tammie Yaselsky pose for a picture. Dave Janizek, Tammie Yeselsky, Tim Lloyd, and Diane Konrady attract the warm sun rays at Starved Rock. After a weekend of fun, laughter, and romancing, Tim Vislosky and Tammy Yaselsky find time at the end of the night for relaxing. 34 Student Life Tim Vislosky shows a grin of content- Dave Janizek and Sherrie Minton hap- ment. pily show they are having fun by pos- ing for the camera the day after prom. Mike McGhan and Laura Wozniak the camera, each have their own expression for Mary Lynn Tombers squints to see what is going on with the other people. J. Jensen and T. Miller pose willingly. Student Life 35 STUDENTS HONORED AT AWARDS NIGHT A wards night is held annual- ly in May to honor and rec- ognize those students who have performed and given their extra curricular activi- ties. Individual scholarships, merit and organization awards, as well as perfect at- tendance and department awards were presented. Hon- or graduate standings were also announced. Valedictorians named were Dave Janizek, Linda Johnston, and Maria Kyres. Salutatori- ans named were Doug Robin- son and Paul Smith. Other awards included: American Legion Outstanding Senior Award Mary Kino, John Dimos L.S. Ayres and Company Art Awards John Carniello, Margie Milako- vich, Lisa Rusak, Kim Vickroy, Kirk Boone, Elizabeth Chris- toff, Joel Kiesner, Sharri Mas- son, Sherri Smoot, and Flora Waldrop Ball State University Award Euginia Juloski Bausch and Lomb Science Award Mark Bublitz Calumet College Alumni Book Linda Lesniak Danforth Foundation Leader- ship Euginia Juloski, Kevin Barclay D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award” Mary Kino Elks Most Valuable Student Dave Janizek Chick Evans Scholarship Mark Lipton Foreign Language Summer Honors Program Glen Harms 1 German American National Congress Doug Robinson, Dave Robin- son Hammond Times Award “Scholastic Journalist Award” Melissa Burelli Hoosier Scholars” — State Commission Larry Adams, Thomas Allen, Mark Amaya, Teresa Badar, Julie Ban, Doug Best, Lisa Blair, Julie Bowman, Kathy Bowman, Kathryn Bresich, Mark Bublitz, Bruce Bunnell, Melissa Burelli, Earl Capuli, Rene Charbonneau, Jennifer Cahibai, Nancy Christoff, Sean Clapp, Cynthia Cone, Mi- chael Daniel, John Dimos, Pa- tricia Dudak, Laura Eich, Amy Englebringt, Marjorie Fabrici, Lisa Feneck, Anthony Figue- roa, Jill Fryer, Eugene Gawry- siak, Jr., Colette Guip, Ken- neth Hancock, David Heiser, Barbara Helwig, Thomas Hig- gins, Nancy Holderman, Kath- leen Huber, Andrea Hudock, Dirk Hutchinson, Jeffrey Irons, David Janizek, Bruce Jones, Euginia Juloski, Frank Katris, Joel Kiesner Media Fair Award Bryan Reinhart, Dave Gruber Merrillville Chamber of Com- merce Scholarship Laura Gill National Merit Scholarship Corporation Dave Adams, John Dimos, Patty Dudak, Marjorie Fabrici, Troy Hamilton, Dave Janizek, Mike Malenock National School Board Assn. Essay Winner “Inauguration: An American Beginning” Stana Kovac NASSP — Century 3 Leader” Doug Robinson J.C. Penny National Merit Scholarship Mike Daniel P ost-Tribune — Most Valu- able Staffer” Mike Djurich, Jr. Rotary Exchange Students Jill Surdzial, Mary Larsen Rotary Scholarship Mark Bublitz Skinner Scholarships Julie Ban, Mary Kino, Maria Kyres, Mike Malenock, Doug Robinson, Dave Robinson, Donna Engel, Kathleen Tournai Suburban Federated Wom- en’s Club Award Amy Englebright Summer Institutes Diane Hayes — Indiana State Univ. Jill Surdzial — Indiana State Univ. U.S. Air Force Academy Dirk Hutchinson USAF ROTC Mike Malenock United States Senate Youth Program John Dimos M” Academic Awards Seniors Mark Amaya, Julie Ban, Mark Bublitz, Michael Daniel, John Dimos, Patricia Dudak, Melissa Dzyacky, Laura Eich, Nancy Holderman, Kathleen Huber, Dirk Hutchinson, David Janizek, Linda Johnston, Eu- gine Juloski, Mary Kino, Greg- ory Kouvelas, Maria Kyres, Mi- chael Malenock, David Robinson, Douglas Robinson, May Sarantis, Timothy Short, Paul Smith, Kimberly Vickroy Juniors Linda Brizendine, Elizabeth Christoff, James Coady, Shar- on Daniel, Kim Dunkelberger, Tammy Hampton, Diane Hayes, David Hutchinson, Lori Johnson, Stana Kovac, Linda Lesriak, Diahn Maryonovich, Beth Milter, Lawrence Oliver, Lisa Routsolias, Jill Surdzial, Karen Tonetski, Inga Torp, Guy Tully Sophomores Angela Andreatos, Edward Brizendine, Jeffrey Brown, Ni- cholas Bumbales, Carol Ensa- laco, Adam Fabrici, Deborah Fisk, Jon Giacomin, Margaret Glorioso, Cindy Hampton, Daniel Johnson, Linda Lau- dani, Kelly Lepp, Carla Mar- son, Joseph Michael, Karyn Palvas, Jill Pennock, Lynn Pi- gott, Jill Povlin, Nancy Ru- bush, Daniel Vujovic, Karen Wilk Department Awards Art Nancy Barnes, Chris Costai- kis, Joel Kiesner English Dave Janizek, Mary Kino, Tim Short Foreign Language Mary Kino, Mike Malenock, Doug Robinson, Dave Robin- son Business Nancy Fargo, Patty Dudak, Laura Gill, Michelle Glatt, Nan- cy Holderman, Linda John- ston, Maria Kyres, Rosemarie Shooter Home Economics Nancy Fargo, Tammy Jandura, Laura Berndt, Natalie Louie Industrial Arts Jim Peschke, Karl Schulz, Jim Hendrickson, Tim Wolf Math Paul Smith, Doug Robinson, Mark Bublitz, Dave Janizek P.E. Sandy Manis, Adam Fabrici Journalism Denny Bennett, Sharon Bian- chi, Robert Satnan, Stephanie Ciesielski, Karen Chandler, Debbie Parks, Tim Mathis Music Dave Robinson, Doug Robin- son, John Dimos Social Studies Dave Janizek, Kathy Huber, Biliana Maniviloski Merrillville High School Spirit Award Denny Bennett, Sharon Bian- chi, Karen Chandler, John Di- mos, Ed Dixon, Mike Djurich, Jr., Patty Dudak, John Feczko, David Janizek, Robert Jensen, Jerry Mendoza, Sharon Met- ros, Peter Nommensen, John Riddle, Kim Vickroy, Greg Wil- burn Students With Perfect Atten- dance Seniors — 4 years Mark Amaya, John Brady, Thomas Gill, David Heiser, Dirk Hutch- inson, Phyllis Victor 3 years Kim Dunkelberger, Paul French, Charles Gans, Roger Gill, Mont Hadley, Greg Kerulis, David LeConte, Jon Tilmon, Karen Tonetski, Linda Trajkovski, Kathy Bresich, Tony Cammarata, Cathleen Crandall, Mary Kino, Paul Smith University Scholarships William Lowell Tons Journal- ism Scholarship Denzil Bennett Indiana State Freshman Tal- ent Grant Sharon Bianchi Merrillville Rotary Club Schol- arship Mark Bublitz Spanish Club Scholarship Bruce Bunnell Valparaiso University Pre- sents Scholarship Sean Clapp University of Evansville Aca- demic Alumni Scholarship Cindy Cone J.C. Penny National Merit Scholarship Mary Kino, Greg Kouvelas, Maria Kyres, Christine Lalios, Lisa Lewan, Mark Lipton, Ka- ren Mackanos, Biliana Manivi- loski, Tim Mathis, David Mi- chael, Peter Nommensen, Valerie Oliver, Jeffrey Peters, Greg Pittman, Theodora Ponas, David Robinson, Doug Robinson, May Sarantis, Gwendolyn Scott, Rosemarie Shooter, Timothy Short, Alan Sierkowski, Thomas Sliwa, Paul Smith, Donald Snemis, Diane Sovljanski, Andrew Speer, Daniel Stojanovski, Wendy Sum, Gordon Sunny, Elizabeth Tisma, Catherine Tkach, Kim Vickroy, Steven Warren, Nancy Webster, Sherryl Whitworth, Catherine Wilk, Angelina Zervos Hugh O’Brien Outstanding Sophomore Polly Cimbaljevich Indiana Society of Profession- al Engineers Mike Daniel, Mike Malenock I.U. Certificate of Excellence In College Preparation Work M.H.S. English Dept. Indiana University Latino Scholar Award Anthony Figueroa, Auroa Garza, Conrad Jimine, Cindy Perez Jill Jaskolka Memorial Schol- arship Mike Malenock Jets Award Mark Amaya, Mark Bublitz, Mike Daniel, Dirk Hutchinson, Dave Janizek, Daniel Johnson, Mary Kino, Tim Short, Paul Smith Kiwanis Career Camp Guy Tully, Denise Szocka Kiwanis Police Career Camp Connie Lamb, Bob Geary, Ja- nie Wilkerson Rose Hulman Institute Honors Scholarship Mike Daniel Wabash Presidents Scholar- ship John Dimos Inland Ryerson Scholarship Hope College Academic Scholarship Hope College Music Scholar- ship Marjorie Fabrici University of Evansville Aca- demic Alumni Scholarship Lisa Feneck Merrillville Chamber of Com- merce Scholarship Laura Gill Spanish Club Scholarship Indiana State Honors Scholar- ship Andrea Hudock United States Air Force Acad- emy-West Point Dirk Hutchinson Elks Scholarship Dave Jani- zek Indiana University Distin- guished Scholarship Dave Janizek Ball State Scholar Euginia Juloski Evans Scholarship Mark Lipton United States Air Force ROTC United States Army ROTC United States Navy ROTC Rolla University Metallurgical Scholarship Jill Jaskolka Memorial Schol- arship Spanish Club Scholarship Mike Malenock Ball State Scholar Don Snemis University of Evansville Aca- demic Alumni Scholarship Kimberly Vickroy Upper Ten Percent of 1981 Senior Class Lawrence Adams, Mark Amaya, Teresa Badar, Julie Ban, Douglas Best, Lisa Blair, Kathryn Bresich, Mark Bublitz, Melissa Burelli, Earl Capuli, Rene Charbonneau, Kathryn Christopher, Sean Clapp, Cyn- thia Cone, Joyce Corey, Mi- chael Daniel, John Dimos, Fe- licia Dixon, Patricia Dudak, Melissa Dzyacky, Laura Eich, Marjorie Fabrici, David Heiser, Barbara Helwig, Thomas Hig- gins, Nancy Holderman, Kath- leen Huber, Andrea Hudock, Dirk Hutchison, David Janizek, Linda Johnston, Euginia Ju- loski, Mary Kino, Gregory Kou- velas, Lazo Krstevski, Maria Kyres, Christine Lalios, Lisa Lewan, Mark Lipton, Karen Mackanos, Michael Malen- ock, Biliana Manivilosvski, Valerie Oliver, Theodora Pop- nas, David Robinson, Douglas Robinson, May Sarantis, Rosemarie Shooter, Timothy Short, Paul Smith, Donald Sne- mis, Diane Sovljanski, Andrew Speer, Wendy Sum, Elizabeth Tisma, Catherine Tkach, Kim- berly Vickroy, Steven Warren, Angelina Zervos Hooray! No More School Food! I t was the last day that the seniors would ever have to eat in the school cafeteria again. To some it brought sighs of relief, (no more school food) and to others it brought a feeling of sadness. Aside from the formal exer- cises of Baccalaureate and Commencement, this was the last day that they would all be together as a class. Everyone took last pictures together with all of their friends and handed out last minute invitations to their open houses. Most of them seemed to enjoy their last meal at Mer- rillville, which consisted of their choice of eggs, pan- cakes, sausage, bacon, toast, rolls, or hash-browns. After all, it was all free! While eating, everyone had fun thumbing through the “Mir- ror’s last issue dedicated to the seniors entitled “The Sen- ior Mag”. It included not only the regularly featured items, but also the class nominations and several articles that re- minded everyone of his past successes. After breakfast was over, everyone proceeded to the gym for the instructions for commencement. The morning was brought to an end when the students were informed that they would be allowed this year for fifteen minutes to ride around the school and ex- press their joy and relief by beeping their horns and shout- ing to all of the envious under- classmen. Dirk Hutchison and Andy Manis examine the Mirror” closely. Sabrina Rodriquez and Joe Jensen laugh at the senior magazine. Several of the guys outdid themselves in their fancy suits. 38 Student Life Neil McNally and several of his friends while eating and reading, are caught” enjoying themselves Diane lannessi and Karen Chandler take a last picture together. Cindy Cone, Desa Tisma, Karen pressions of true relief and happiness Mackanos, and Lesa Lewan show ex- during their last day of school. Jeff Moore and Greg Wilburn don ' t like to be bothered while eating. Kathy Huber, Andrea Hudok, and Barb Helwig always eat with smiles! Student Life 39 We Finally Made It — Look Out I t all started three years ago when they thought they’d be in high school forever. There wasn’t going to be an end to it. Finally on that special day, May 28, 1981, the seniors made it. On that night, the gymnasium was filled with people waiting patiently for the graduates. At 7:00 pm, they walked in to the song Pomp and Circumstance” as the band played. The Co-valedictorians Dave Janizek, Linda Johnston, and Maria Kyres each addressed the class and parents, and fol- lowing them, the co-salutatori- ans presented their speech- es. Also speaking, were class president, Tom Higgins, school board president Mr. Woodward, and superinten- dent Dr. Shrenker. Reverend Capuli gave the benedictions. With excitement and enthu- siasm, the seniors accepted their diplomas handed to them by Dr. Robert Shrenker. Denny and Laura try to spell ' 81. Sharon Bianchi shows the audience a puzzled look with a little excitement added, while waiting to receive her di- ploma from Dr. Robert Shrenker. Co-valedictorians Maria Kyres. Dave Janizek, and Linda Johnston pose for a picture while waiting anxiously and nervously for the ceremony to start. 40 Student Life World, Here We Come John Riddle, Rick Rhodes, John gether for a picture, O’Conner, and Dave Richards, get to- Linda Johnston, Maria Kyres, Doug of relief and proudness during the re- Robinson, and Paul Smith show a sign cessional after the ceremony. The graduates leave the gymnasium proudly with their tassels turned, their roses and diplomas in their hands and making sure their hats are on. Jeff Irons excitedly accepts his diplo- ma with a smile from Dr. Robert Shrenker on graduation night. L. Schultz tilts her head to keep her hat on. Student Life 41 HARD WORK and DETERMINATION . . . HONOR SOCIETY T he National Honor Society is a club in which all of the members have a 3.5 grade point average or better. In or- der to be in the club, the mem- ber must show qualities such as character, leadership, school pride, and academic excellence. The Honor Soci- ety also held bake sales this year. Each sale took place in the main lobby before and after school. The club man- aged to earn enough money to pay for a special trip at the end of the year. In May the club has its annu- al induction ceremony where all of the new members will be admitted. The sponsor of the club is Diane Mandon. Sean Clapp lights the Character” candle at the Honor Society induction. Andy Speer — President; Sean Clapp — Secretary; Kim Vickroy — Treasurer; Mary Kino — Vice Presi- dent. Karen Mackanos taps Jim Coody for next year’s Honor Society. Row 1; Barbara Helwig, Lisa Lewan, Cynthia Cone, Lisa Feneck, Mary Kino, Eugina Juloski, Row 2; Maria Kyres, Kathy Huber, Teresa Montoro, Jill Fryer, Valerie Oliver, Row 3; Kathy Bresich, Laura Eich, Andrea Hudock, Melissa Burelli, Julie Ban, Tom Higgans, Row 4; Kim Vickroy, Karen Mankanos, Joyce Corey, Andy Speer, Sean Clapp, Dirk Hutchinson, Row 5; Larry Adams, Mark Amaya, Mike Melenock, Mark Lipton, Doug Robinson, Row 6; David Robinson, Mike Daniels, Steve Warren, Doug Best, Gordon Sunny, Mark Bublitz, Paul Smith. Not Pictured; Teresa Badar, Lisa Blair, Cathy Cap, Earl Capuli, Rene Charbonneau, Kathy Christopher, John Dimos, Felicia Dixon, Patty Dudak, Melissa Dzyacky, Marjie Fabrici, Ken Hancock, David Heiser, Nancy Holderman, David Janizek, Veronica Jankowski, Linda Johnston, Bruce Jones, Frank Katris, Greg Kouvelas, Biliana Manivilovski, Cheryl Pierce, Theodora Poponas, May Sarantis, Rosemarie Shooter, Tim Short, Don Snemis, Diane Sovljanski, Danny Stojanovski, Lisa Tisma, Cathy Tkach, Sherryl Whitworth, Angie Zervos, Gwendolyn Scott. 44 Clubs Tim Mathis Quill And Scroll Honors Journalists Melissa Burelli Secretary Laura LaMarca I n March of 1981, ten students were inducted into Quill and Scroll Honor Society for High School Journalists. To be in Quill and Scroll, you must be in the upper third of your class, be at least a sec- ond semester sophomore, and have done superior work on ei- ther the yearbook or the news- paper. Mr. Bruce Woods, the adviser of both classes, chose the new members. In the summer there is a workshop at Ball State Univer- sity and the Quill and Scroll members planned to raise money to send some of the journalism students there to attend it. Karen Chandler Debbie Parks Treasurer Quill and Scroll Pin. Denny Bennett President Stephanie Ciesielski Mike Djurich, Jr. Vice President Bob Satnan Sharon Bianchi Clubs 45 Student Council Gets Involved S tudent Council, now changed to Student Con- gress in the new constitution, has done a great job this year. There are thirty-one members plus the four officers. These thirty five people and spon- sors Mr. Mulloy and Mr. Furu- ness have put a lot of work into this year ' s congress. It started off with Homecom- ing. The whole week of home- coming was based on the theme “Happiness is ... ” Like Happiness is Button Day, Bib Day, etc. Thursday even- ing started early with the pa- rade. Winning floats were: Best Overall — Juniors Best Class — Seniors Best Club — Spanish Club Best Car — Nat ' l Honor Soc. Best Theme Display — Juniors Most Interesting — Spanish Most School Spirit — Juniors Following the parade was the Powder-Puff Game. It started with the Sophomores playing the Juniors. The Ju- niors came through with a 20-6 victory, so on to bigger and better teams. After their victo- ry, they were defeated by the one and only Senior team, with the score being 14-12. Friday was the game, and halftime turned out great with Kim Vick- ory being chosen as Merrill- ville’s Homecoming Queen. The congress’ next big pro- ject was the masquerade Hal- loween Dance. Prizes were given for the following: Most Original Best Couple Scariest Funniest Boobie Prize The whole evening was a blast with everyone dancing to the music of the Valley View Sound-system. Other activities that the Stu- dent Congress was involved in were re-writing the constitu- tion, sponsoring other dances and a Christmas day at the Nursing Home. The Student Congress did a great job. Hopefully the con- gress next year will have the same kind of year that the 80- 81 congress had. Student Congress Officers: Lisa Lewan — Treasurer, Carrie Grose — Vice Presi- dent. Karen Chandler — President, Nancy Webster — Secretary Junior Members: 1st Row — Linda Brizendine, Debbie Neal. Diane Dimitri, Geor- geanna Orlich, 2nd Row— Dawn Darkins, Liz Christoff, Al Canchola, 3rd Row — Randy Ban, Bentley Craig, Xavier Canchola. Senior Members: 1st Row — Cindy Cone, Carrie Grose, Patty Dudak, Lisa Wood, 2nd Row — Mary Dudak, Rene Charbonneau, Karen Chandler, 3rd Row — Lisa Lewan, Sharon Bianchi, Nancy Webster, 4th Row — John Dimos, Sherri Minton, Sharon Metros. Not Pictured: Tammie Yaselsky, Rick Rhodes. Sophomore Members: 1st Row — Mike Marino, Rachel Abramson, 2nd Row — Mary Krol, Lynn Pigott, Margaret Glorioso, 3rd Row— Karen Rendina, Polly Cimbaljevich, Sue Foremski. Not Pictured: Toni Marando, Cathy Geske. 46 Clubs Let the Sunshine In . . . T he Sunshine Society con- sists of girls who wish to spread sunshine to others by being kind, friendly, and help- ful. Being a part of the State or- ganization, the club attends the District V Convention in the fall and the State Convention in the spring. Activities that the Sunshine Society sponsors during the year are an initiation ceremo- ny, sending cards of cheer, selling candy and many other things. If you belong to the Sun- shine Society, you are eligible to apply for an $800.00 schol- arship in the nursing profes- sion. Sunshine Members Back Row: Nancy Fargo, Yvonne Garza, Nancy Holderman, Laura Eich, Theresa Badar, Susan Adams, Sponsor — Mrs. Bovard. Front Row: Sharon Hefty. Patty Voltry, Cindy Mayor, Lisa Wood. Officers: Lisa Wood — President, Theresa Badar, Treasurer, Nancy Holderman- — Vice-President, Cindy Mayor — Corresponding Secretary, Nancy Fargo— Re- cording Secretary. Yvonne Garza finds the joke quite hu- morous. Lisa Wood discusses a point at the meeting. Clubs 47 Today, Students; Tomorrow, Teachers T he Future Teachers of America sponsors the Elf Program for the teachers. In this program they choose a teacher and remember him or her on special occasions. The club also sponsors the Turn-About Dance which was held on December 13. The FT A has a Spring Breakfast for the teachers and other per- sonnel of the school. At this time they present the teach- ers with a gift, and the sur- prised teachers discover who the elf” is that has secretly been giving gifts all year long. Mrs Bashore (above) and Mrs. Teeter (right) sponsored FTA. Bottom Row; Ed Celorio, Linda Brizendine, Sue Grant, Sandy Munguia, Second Row: Robbie Goad, Pam Kaiser, Dawn Howe, Jackie Neff, Sandy Grant, Karen Sierkowski, Third Row: Wendy Blankenship, Mary Babilla, Diana Carlson, Amy Englebright, Tracy Otterbacher, Jeff Lipski. People not pictured: Kathy Barrett, Georgeanna Orlich, Sharri Massow, Nancy Merced, Dawn Darkins, Kris Arrendondo, Cecila Acosta, Lisa Gallegos, Carol Ferkull, Sandy Munguia, Diane Dimitri, Debbie Neal. Susan Xidis, Trish Scheub. Officers: Ed Celorio, President; Sue Grant, Vice-President; Linda Brizendine, Secretary-Treasurer; Dawn Darkins, Historian. Bookstore fills last minute needs Bookstore Workers: Karen Chiado, Dawn Flauding, Karen Leathers, Marty Dzik. Mr. Choncoff (left) poses during Econ class as the sponsor of the book- store. One of the workers in class, Dawn Flauding. 48 Clubs Shall we Speak or Debate? -phe Debate team began its I season by discussing as- pects of a national topic. In September the state chose the exact topic that each de- bate team was to use. Their job then was to present a plan and defend it during competi- tion. The Speech team members were able to choose from a va- riety of topics to speak about. They had the choice of making up their own speeches or en- tering two events; Extempora- neous or Impromptu. In Janu- ary the top competitors were invited by the local Calumet League to a regional meet. (left to right) Greg Catchur, Sharon Daniel, Alan Sierkowski, Maria Kyres, Dan Evans, Mike Bianco. I n F.H.A. this year, they did many things. They built a float for the Homecoming parade, and for a fund raiser they sold Current Stationery. The major fund raising project was bak- ing, decorating, and delivering nearly 400 Valentine cookies to the student body and staff. During Christmas, they vis- ited Maple Manor Nursing Home and handed out place- mats that the members had made. They also sang Christ- mas carols. To wind up the school year, they elected new officers and planned a pizza party. Jeanne Bickel shows how to put the cookie together. What is happening in Future Homemakers of America? Sheila Capps admiring the cookie she made tor the cookie sale. (left to right) Row 1; Dede Dickson. Marie Domonkos, Nancy Fargo, Tere- Sheila Capps. Connie Valdes, Dana sa Scott, Natalie Louie, Sharon Mollick, Jeanne Bickel, Dana Wengel. Wirtes. Row 2; Mrs. Czarnecki, Linda Dolch, Clubs 49 Cheerleaders show Varsity football cheerleaders: Donna Engel, Kim Vickroy, Jan Gough, Dawn O’Deen, Sharon Metros, Michelle Kostelnik, Lynn Shearin, Lori Saliwonczyk. Denny Bennett gives Lori Saliwonczyk a better view of the game. Varsity cheerleaders do a mount dur- Lazo Krstevski and Mike Souronis are cheered on by the cheerleaders before ing a time out. the game. Varsity basketball cheerleaders: Jan Gough, Dawn O ' Deen, Kathy Hevezi, Lori Saliwonczyk, Michelle Bonich, Michelle Kostelnik, Sharon Metros, Kim Vickroy. 50 Clubs their spirit. Junior Varsity football cheerleaders: Cindy Saliek, Kathy Wiggins, Kim Spadoni, Lori Durkin, Trish Shriener, Karen Wampler. Kathy Hevezi is caught mid air during the cheerleader ' s introduction of the five starting basketball players. Cindy Saliek, Trish Schriner, John spirit during the sectional game. Feczcko, and Bob Jensen show their The guy cheerleaders clown around ty games, during the halftime of one of the varsi- Junior Varsity basketball cheer- leaders: Kim Spadoni, Trish Shriener, Judy Johnson, Kathy Wiggins, Cindy Saliek, Karen Wampler. Varsity girl guy basketball cheer- leaders: Michelle Bonich, Lori Salawonczyk, John Fesko, Dawn O ' Deen, Ed Dixon, Jan Gough, Kim Vickroy, Michelle Kostelnik, Bob Jen- sen, Denny Bennett, Kathy Hevezi, Dave Janizak, Sharon Metros. Clubs 51 Pom Pon’s “Jump, Shout, Boogie” Front Row: Jamie Desatnick, Jennifer Bartolomei, JoAnne George, Lisa Wood. Cindy Cone, Daphne Duck, Mary Dudak, Back Row: Kathy Szmagaj, Beth Winovich, Andrea Berndt, Karen Helen Chandler, Patty Spirovich, Sherri Minton, Tracy Buncich, Rene Charbonneau, Nancy Grabek, Jennifer Chiabai, Kris Lazarian, Tania Hallam, Kelly Hurlburt, Judy Pluth Not Pictured: Susan Foremski Pom Pon Girls do their thing during the Senior Members: Left to Right — Lisa Wood, Daphne Duck, Mary Dudak, Kathy P®P session for the homecoming Szmagaj, Patty Spirovich, Jennifer Chiabai, Tania Hallam, Kelly Hurlburt, Rene 9 ame Charbonneau, Karen Chandler, Sherri Minton, Cindy Cone. Captains Kathy Szmagaj and Karen Chandler take time out to have pic- tures taken. Pom Pon ' s line up for a victory at their halftime show. During the Powder Puff game, the guy Pon’s halftime performance by danc- cheerleaders take over the Pom ing to the beat! 52 Clubs Flag Corps and Pep-Band help the Spirit live on Front Row: M. Larson, S. Fryer, M. Glorioso, T. Marando, S. Metton, N. Fargo, L. Oliver, M. Gawrysiak, M. Houchin, 2nd Row: M Kezy, J. Michaels, V. Morris, D. Lubeke, D. Robinson, A. Serkowski, A. Fabriri, M. Kraft, V. Leonard, B. Rosich, B. Shimley, K. Sullvin, R. Asherman, 3rd Row: J. Spott, B. Touchette, P. Lund, J. Galovic, D. Shatkowski, The Hidden Musician (D. Bolvin), T. Gawrysiak, G. Manis, A. Carol, M. Dawson, L. Lamarca, S. Prince, M. Marmolejo, D. Rogers, Back Row: E. Brizendine, D. Robinson, J. Dimos, K. Dunkleburger Alan Serkowski shows his talents dur- ing one of the games. Mike Schriner goes all out with his “M hat. Colleen Blair does her thing during half time. Flag girls do their last minute thing before the 4th of July Parade starts. Flag girls take time out to pose for their picture. Back row: Laura Lamarca, Nancy Fargo, Brenda Kacmar, Debbie Kacmar, Saylor Metton, Mary Gawrysiak, Front Row: Lisa Wood, Linda King, Beth Campbell, Liz Oliver, Laura Wozniak, Colleen Blair. Clubs 53 Science Club Discovers Many Things T his year the Science club members attended the Sci- ence Fair Open House at the University of Chicago in Octo- ber. They also planned a trip to Indianapolis to visit the Art and Children ' s Museums in January or February. In addi- tion, the Science club mem- bers judged the Science fairs at the elementary schools in Merrillville and presented the winners with an award. They also planned to take future trips in the spring to Milwau- kee and museums in the Chi- cago area. (L-R) Miss Pavel, Carol Ensalaco, Mark Salapski, Terri Tomassi, Toni Tomassi. Science club goes on a field trip to the Science club takes a break to get University of Chicago. their picture taken. Local inhabitant poses for M.H.S. Terri and Toni Tomassi pause for a photographer. picture. 54 Clubs Le Cercle Francais (French Club) T he French Club consists of 80 members. About 30 of them were initiated into the club, most of them being soph- omores. The initiation party was held at the Greek Hall on November 4, 1980. The club sold M M ' s as a fund raiser. For a Christmas trip the club went to the Magic Pan Cre- perie at River Oaks. They had a Fondue party in February and a Mardi Gras party in March. Officers: Mary Kino, Biliana Manivi- lovski, Melissa Dzyacky, Liz Christoff, Linda Brizendine. (L-R) Row 1; Linda Brizendine, Liz Christoff, Mary Kino, Biliana Manivi- lovski, Melissa Dzyacky, Michelle Dzyacky, Caroline Prince. Row 2; Bon- nie Baldwin, Karen Mackanos, Sandy Antolick, Leslie Houchin, Monica Hou- chin, Tammy Jelenek. Row 3; Saylor Metten, Brad Touchette, Georganna Orlich, Renee Franz, Sherri Modrak, Linda Trajkovski. Row 4; Michelle Pe- ters, Laura Rusasan, Maria Commar- ata, Stana Kovak, Jennifer Spiru, Deb- bie Smith. Row 5; Sharon Brown, Lisa Baisden, Chris Sebben, Mary Stanton, Lisa Routsolias, Ellen Vossos. Row 6; Tammy Wright, Sue Pheanis, Colette Law, Jeff Lipski, Jackie Titak, Karen Walk. Row 7; Jane Oliver, Dawn Plumb, Nancy Rubish, Lynn Piggot, Mary Krol, Angela Andreatos. Row 8; Jule Clapp, Tom Higgins, Carrie Gross, John Dimos, Dave Pushka, Rob Parkhurst, Rachel Abramson. Fourth year French students are hard at work conversing in French. Clubs 55 T his year the Spanish club started out their year very successfully. At the beginning of the year the club consisted of approximately sixty mem- bers. Now the club consists of approximately eighty mem- bers. The Spanish club mem- bers got together and built a float for the Homecoming pa- rade. During the year, the Spanish club had many fund raising ac- tivities such as selling M M’s. They also planned on going to the Trade Winds during the winter. Toward the end of the year, all of the Spanish clu b members went to a Spanish restaurant to eat. (left to right) Row 1; Lisa Hanisko, Patti Dewar, Kelly Caravana, Debbie Bennett, Sue Korn. Row 2; Lisa Nixon. Jill Fryer, Kerin Teller, Rita Tamayo, Diane Gallagher, Linda Lesniak. Row 3; Sheryl Whitworth, Diane lanessi. Barb Helwig, Teresa Badar, Lisa Ru- sak, Kim Lafever. Row 4; Toni To- massi, Terri Tomassi, Andrea Hudock, Vickie Franko, Fabian Martinez, Shar- on Daniel. Row 5; Lisa Ector, Karyn Peters, Paula Brown, Jill Surdzial, Denise Regeski. Conrad Jiminez. Row 6; Jeff Habrych, Al Conchola. Tracy Higgins. Xavier Conchola, Kelly Spot, Leana Shawber. Row 7; Mrs. Jeffries, Mike Malenock, Joe Spot. Earl Capuli, Don Snemis, Bob Jensen. El Club Espanol (Spanish Club) Officers; (left to right) Row 1; Diane lanessi, Earl Capuli, Barb Helwig. Row 2; Mike Malenock. Don Snemis, Andrea Hudock. 56 Clubs Deutsch Klub (German Club) T his year the German Club was involved in many activi- ties. They constructed an ex- travagant Homecoming float, sold candy and peanuts, char- acter T-shirts, and also had a car wash. This busy year was highlighted by the club-spon- sored parties that occured during Halloween and Fasch- ing (Mardi Gras). The club ended the school year at a German restaurant. In addi- tion, the club contributed mon- ey to the Indiana University Honor’s program. Officers: (left to right) Dave Robinson, Mike Daniel, Donna Pictor, Doug Robinson. (left to right) Row 1: Carol Ensalaco, Nick Carderas, Lisa Rusbasan, Dave Degard, Zelko Cavlovic, Mr. Hamilton. Row 2: Monica Sudbrach, Janet Hartwig, Diane Fialkowski, Ed Brizendine, Mark Lipton, Dorene Van Meter, Dan Johnson. Row 3: Jeff Gifford. Donna Pictor, Louie Marosevic, Dave Robinson, Mike Daniel, Doug Robinson, Tony Gawrysiak. Clubs 57 Thespians Keep Busy T his year the Thespians kept busy with many differ- ent projects. They have gone to see many programs out of town such as the musical “Evita” in Chicago in January. Over the Easter weekend they will be going to see Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up . In May they had their Annual Awards Banquet at Pheasant Valley. The Thespians are also re- sponsible for producing all of the school plays. They pro- duced the Sophomore play ‘‘Goodbye My Fancy”, and also the Junior-Senior Play Arsenic and Old Lace”. An- other big production is the Re- vue in the Spring. They plan on buying something for the audi- torium either this year or next with the funds from their shows. Left to Right: Laurie Canchola. John Brady, Larry Lewandowski, Laura Eich, Bryan T. Reinhart, Tracy Otterbacher, Mr. Morrow. Mary Stanton, Rachel Abramson, Yvonne Garza, Joni Wilkerson, Toni Artz, Jeff Schmidt, Lisa Ector, Janis Wilson, Diane Solvjanski, Sandy Simic, Alan Sierkowski, Dave Gruber, Kim Dunkleburger, Dave Robinson, Mark Lipton, Nancy Holderman, Dorene Van Meter, Amy Elnglbright, Mont Handly, Paul Smith, Doug Robinson, Ric Schuster. 58 Clubs Choral Department provides Entertainment Girls’ Glee: Top to Bottom left: Dorene Van Meter, Sue Foremski, Dawn Flauding, Donna Badar, Lori Webb, Beverly VanderTuuk, Dawn Newlin, Cathy Seber, Gail Frantal, Karen Huber, Marie Damaskos, Cathy Geske, Mary Ellen Doty, Cecila Acosta, Tammy Jelineck, Angela Andreodas, Dora Martinez, Rachel Abramson, Debbie Chidester, Connie Evans, Top to Bottom right: Tina Koenig, Pam Wilogorski, Chris Toby, Brenda Boyd, Mary Krol, Maria Cammerada, Carolyn Price, Debbie Parks, Sandy Grant, Barb Musselmen, Sandy Metros, Loretta Harris, Karen Sierkowski, Patty Dewar, Dawn Lisik. Brenda Boyd, Sandy Metros. Lori Webb, Debbie Chidester, Connie Ev- ans, Donna Badar, and Cathy Seber stop to pose before their next G.G. number John Dimos was very helpful to the choir dept, this year by playing the drums at concerts and traveling with the VT ' s to their engagements. Miss Vickie Carson directs Girls ' Glee in some of their songs for the Spring Concert. Miss Carson is a Senior at Valparaiso University doing her Stu- dent Teaching here at MHS. Her ma- jors are in Music and French. Clubs 59 Chorus, Vocalteens and Velveteens Vocalteens: Jeff Schmidt, Kevin Barclay, Karen Chandler, Julie Ban— Pianist, Mike Melenock, Jim Hendrickson, Nancy Holderman, Amy Englebright, Ric Schuster, Tania Hallam, Mont Handly, Dave Gruber, Tracy Otterbacher, Marjie Fabrici, Sharon Bianchi, Jenny Toby, John Brady, Laurie Canchola, Larry Lewandowski, Brian Reinhart, Dawn Loda. Ric Schuster and partner Amy Engle- bright get crazy during rehearsal. Kris Lazarian shows us her tech- niques in singing. Tracy Kansfield gets into the music. 60 Clubs Velveteens: Janis Deyot, Laura Eich, Diane Sovljanski, Kris Lazarian, Zorine Simic, Tracy Kansfield, Yvonne Garza, Janet Hartwig, Sandy Simic, Sue Grant, Lisa Wood, Debbie Neal, Georgeanna Orilch, Toni Artz, Alyssa Pena. Make Beautiful Music MERRILLVILLE CONCERT CHOIR Dawn Sherrick sings her part during choir practice. Senior choir members practice tor the concert. Mr. Reinhardt directs the choir. People 61 T he Merrillville High School Band closed another suc- cessful year with their final concert given at Commence- ment. This was the second year that Ms. Hamer directed the band, emphasizing the symphonic qualities of music. In her effort to make the band a more cultural influence in the community, she has brought the band to a higher caliber in technique and performance. Several members of the band received top honors at the lo- cal and state solo and ensem- ble contest. In addition, the performance of a guest con- ductor from I.U. and the suc- cessful completion of several fund-raising activities were ar- ranged by Ms. Hamer. The band officers were Tony Gaw- rysiak, President; Alan Sier- kowski, Vice-President; Mar- garet Glorioso, Treasurer; and Jill Surdzial, Secreaty. Band Has Another Successful Year Miss. Hamer directs the band in an overall tine performance. Photographer Mike Djurich uniquely catches the band at their best during the concert. French Horns, Baritones: Bk. Row: R. Aeshliman, D. Rodgers, L. Lamarca. M. Marolejo, F. Acosta, Ft. Row: J. Surdzial, N. Fargo, R. Adams, F. Martinez, S. Cerniak, E. Brizendine Oboes, Flutes: Bk. Row: R. Hopper, L. Wozniak, B. Kacmar, R Wagner, M. Houchin, J. Swike, L. Carnegie, Ft. Row: S. Leone, L. Jelesky, C. Nipper, C. Mayor, L. Oliver, M. Gawrysiak, M. Johnson, L. Houchin Symbols, Drums, Saxes: Bk. Row: K Harmon, K. Dunkleburger, D. Robinson, L. Adams, J. Dimos, Ft. Row: T. Nipper, K. Spott, N. Novotny, S. Balluch, D. luebcke. M. Reily Tubas, Saxes, Bassoon: Bk. Row: D. Johnson, B. Shimley, T. Gawrysiak, A. Caroll, M. Dawson, G. Manis, Ft. Row: B. Campbell, K. Wiening, M. Kezy, J. Michaels, W. Morris, C. Blair 62 Clubs Trombones, Trumpets: Bk. Row: B. Touchette, T. Cammarata, A. Fabrici, Middle Row: S. Edwards, J. Galovic, M. Schreiner, D. Bolvin, D, Shatkowski, D. Barnes, Ft. Row: J. Guerrero, V. Leonard, K. Sullivan, A. Sierkowski, D. Robinson, D. Zabrdac, M. Kraft, B. Rasich Clarinets: Bk. Row: S. Stanton, S. Mitton, D. St. Martin, L. Wood, M. Larson, P. McNary, B. Barkasi, J. Bowman, D. Kacmar, M. Arrendo, K. Sabo, B. Bostos, Ft. Row: J. Clapp, M. Glorioso, L. Johnson, T. Marando, J. Fryer, T. Shriver, D. Hayes, L. Kubiak The Band marches off the field after a successful halftime performance. The Four Musketters J. Spott, A. Fabrici, B. Rosich, A. Sierkowski Orchestra: Bk. Row: G. Ordway, J. Biers, S. Elliot, F. Rondinelli, S. Kaschik, Ft. Row: D. Fife, C. Hodge, L. Eich, J. Neff, K. Warded, R. Perry. Clubs 63 W riting copy, laying out pic- tures, and meeting dead- lines. It’s all part of producing a yearbook. The 1981 Merrill- vue staff worked continuously to preserve the memories of the past year. Long hours of searching for the right picture and the right caption to go with the “right” picture were all part of the job. Advisor, Mr. Bruce Woods, and Editor, Me- lissa Burelli, worked with the inexperienced staff in an effort to produce a memorable book. Laying out pages is not the only job of a staffer. Producing a yearbook also includes sell- ing advertisement and promot- ing and selling the finished product. And, that’s the most important thing to the staff; the finished product. Yearbook Staff hard at work The 1981 yearbook staff. Toni Miller and Diane Konrady discuss a layout for their section. Tim Mathis works hard to finish his type sheet for a deadline. Editor, Melissa Burelli instructs Diane Konrady on her type sheet. 64 Clubs Joe Jensen selects the best picture for his page. Clubs editor, Karen Chandler, puts the finishing touches on her page. Advisor, Mr. Woods, and Editor, Me- lissa Burelli, put the final instructions on a shipment to the publishing com- pany. Merrillvue staff members look over pictures that just arrived from the pho- tographer. Student Life editor, Jackie Abramson, creates a design for the graduation spread. Clubs 65 Denny Bennett relaxes after finishing Paul Krausnick types frantically to the final product of the newspaper. meet the deadline. Joe Pawlak poses for a picture. 66 Clubs Student newspaper features new look Denny Bennett and Stephanie Cie- sielski discuss how the layout should be. Debbie Parks stops typing to glance at the camera. T his year the newspaper staff did a great job on pro- ducing the 1981 newspaper. The past summer, Senior Den- ny Bennett, Mirror Editor, won a second place in the editorial writing competition at the workshop in Ball State. Also Senior photographer Mike Djurich won an award in the advanced photography divi- sion. This year all 1800 stu- dents received copies of the 18 issues. They also ex- changed newspapers with 30 different schools. They hoped to distribute the paper to the community. Since last year the format has changed. Now they are using a magazine style lay-out. The paper consisted of a double-folded tabloid with nine pages. The instructor of the staff is Mr. Bruce Woods. Front: Laura LaMarca. Cindy Hill, Kim Latever, Teresa Malich, Debbie Parks, Stephanie Ciesielski, Mike Djurich. Back: Bob Laughead, Jeff Swike, Paul Krausnick, Bob Satnan, Denny Bennett, Guy Tully, Frank Ka- tris. Clubs 67 How do you spell relief? R-O-W-D-l-E T his year’s pep club has really done a great job on getting the spirit going throughout the school. They have accomplished this during the games, pep sessions and by using those PPT’s (purple power towels). Mrs. Teeter, this year’s sponsor, started the club at the beginning of the year and has had over 100 kids sign up to back the club. The senior class has to be the rowdiest ever. During the first pep sessions, the seniors got carried away with signs, pirate hats, noise makers, and lastly the dreaded confetti. After a while, the sophomore and junior classes tried to out do the seniors, but it will never be done. Rowdie Pep Club members show what it takes to be number 1! Mrs. Teeter receives a makeover from professional makeup artist, Mike Evanyo. The pep club splits down the middle to do the Merrillville Pirate cheer. JOIN IN! Dave Janizek leads the line around the gym while the band plays the Bunnie Hop”. Seniors Janet Laganoek and Marcie Pefley get carried away at a home game. 68 Clubs Give me an “M”! A thletics is a very big part of Merrillville High School, and many students here achieve their goals of success in sports. Along with success comes another honor; the “M” award. The letter “M” was prevalent to athletes striving to obtain it and the lettermen’s jacket that goes along with it. The way athletes earned that special letter was by partici- pating in any amount of Merrill- ville’s wide variety of sports. Once a student has earned it, he feels honored and proud to wear his jacket and represent Merrillville High School. This year, an old club was re-introduced to Merrillville High School. Headed by bas- ketball coach Jim East, the M club got under way this year by first holding an initi- ation party. After that, some activities the “M” club held were the Monday Night re- creation. They also held a vol- leyball tournament and went bowling. The “M” club offers athletes a place to have fun and just relax. Members: Bottom row: Kathy Wiggins, Don Snemis, Kim Cooley, Tom Allen, Greg Wilburn, Jeff Moore, Earl Capuli, Dave Pushka, Dirk Hutchison. 2nd row: Dawn O ' Deen. Sherri Modrack, Carrie Grose, Tammy Gaminhart, Stan Capuai, Karen Lesniak, Lisa Rusak, Jeff Lax, Rodney Williams, Eric Dornburg. 3rd row: Rene Charbon neau, Toni Miller, Kelly Hurlburt, Rick Rhodes, Mike McGhan, Jim Gra- ham, Linda Lesniak, Jeff Peters, Kelly McLaughlin, Karen Harriman, Tammy Argeropolos, Chris Lalios, Missy Sadowski, Mary Dimond, Chris Dewell, Vicky Vergin, Sherrie Vermillion. 5th row: Mike Souronis, Gordon Sunny, Ken Petroff, John Kostides, X Canchola, Scott Plesha, Tracy Burditt, Linda Shultz, Jan Gough. 6th row: Guy Tully, Mark Rolozenski, Bob Oroz, Tim Wolf, Brad Moore, Dave Woodward. 7th row: Greg Kouvelas, Dave Kunovski, Lazo Krestevski, Jeff Hacker, Bob Beck. 8th row: Mike Anderson, Dave Janizek, Bruce Jones, Tim Short, Dan Vidimos, Mike Janovic. 9th row: Larry Judge, Chuck Gans, John Tilmon, Tony Figeuro, Patty Dudak, Andy Manis, John Truchan. Top row: Coach East. Officers— Gordon Sunny, Tom Allen, Tina Lalios, and Scott Plesha. Brad Moore and Dave Woodward seem to be enjoying the initiation for the club. Clubs 69 T he English Department of- fers a wide range of courses. Besides the basic composition and literature classes, the English Depart- ment offers a variety of nine week courses. Among courses offered are Perspec- tive on Death, Great Detective Stories, Medical Terminology, and Kiddie Literature. This year the English Department was awarded the I.U. Certifi- cate of Excellence in College Preparation work. This award acknowledges the fact that Merrillville High School gradu- ates attending I.U. have dem- onstrated a high level of profi- ciency in the freshmen English course. Also offered to any college-bound senior is an English Composition course. This course is called English W131.” Seniors receive col- lege credit hours, if they re- ceive a C” on an exit exam, as this is a required freshman college course. Denny Bennett and Rick Gutcher wor k vigorously to accomplish the final touch ups on their term papers. DISCOVERIES IN ENGLISH 72 Academics Mathematics, a science that deals with numbers. M athematics has to do with the process of drawing logical conclusions from known facts. Thus, it is a way of thinking for the scientist who is trying to find out more about the universe. Without mathematics, there could be no other science. The Math Department offers a variety of courses ranging from general math to Geometry. Also, col- lege-bound courses such as Algebra, Calculus, Trig, and Analyt. are included. Mr. Brown tries to explain how a prob- lem is to be worked out. Math students smile for the M.H.S. photographer. Academics 73 Science is the Future T he Science department of- fers a variety of courses this year, ranging from Earth Science, in which the class studies the environment, his- tory, and the materials that make up the earth, to Physics, which explains time, space, and matter and about their properties. Plus, other courses are offered such as Chemistry and Biology. All of these classes help to prepare a student for a career in Sci- ence. Mr. Vermillion instructs his first hour class. Mr. Banas takes a swing in his first hour class. Mr. Vovanovich explains a problem to his chemistry class. Jeff Keisner takes notes during chem- istry. Junior Jeff Lax relaxes in his chemis- try class. 74 Academics They Really Mean “Business” D uring the past year, the business world grew and with it grew the need for quali- fied people for these areas. The Business Dept, at Merrill- ville tries its best to keep up to date with all of the new meth- ods in the growing business world. The Business Depart- ment offers courses ranging from General Business, which develops an all-around busi- ness knowledge, to Account- ing and Record Keeping, which teaches methods and terms in the keeping of statis- tical records. Other courses that are sure to help the job seekers are Business Math, Shorthand, Typing, Office Ma- chines, Sales, and Business Communications. Accounting students work eagerly on Student eagerly works on her typing their assignments. assignment. Typing students find their assignment Business courses offer hands on interesting. training. Academics 75 Discover The Library T he library can be discov- ered as a number of places. The library can be dis- covered as a place to read, a place to study, and also, a nice quiet place to sleep. It’s a place to be helpful with stu- dent’s school work. The li- brary supplies a lot of informa- tion for term papers. It has a wide range of books to choose from. The library has non-fiction, and fiction plus many other materials to choose from. Jody Jillson getting instructions from Miss. Burris the librarian Students getting involved in their school work and having a good time Working hard and cramming for the work that was due last week Mrs. Neville handing Cassie Sperber some instructions Bud Widup illustrates the use of the video machine Si 4 ' Academics 77 Adventure In A.V. T he A.V. is a place of adven- ture. It has many filmstrips, movies, video tapes, and slides to help the students ad- venture and learn. The A.V. Department has always con- tributed, in some way, for the students of M.H.S. It has helped them research for term papers and homework that needs investigation. Left, Chris Cook displays how to threat a projector Many students at M.H.S. learn from video tapes Bud Widup experimenting with the A.V. cameras Foreign Language Puts Things In Focus T he foreign language de- partment at Merrillville of- fers three different language courses this year. They are Spanish, German, and French. All three emphasize speaking and listening skills for the first year. During the second year, more speaking and vocabu- lary skills are emphasized, along with more comprehen- sive lab work. Third year stu- dents use Pathescope Berlitz filmstrips and records. Fourth year language students learn the history of the country that they are studying plus reading and writing skills are in- creased. Spanish class finds their assignment Spanish student shows off her class interesting. project. This Spanish class learns a new Ian- German class smiles for M.H.S. pho- guage with help from the lab. tographer. Spanish students really get into their work. 78 Academics History Tells Us Of Our Past A variety of courses are of- fered this year for the His- tory Department. For sopho- mores we offer Ancient World History and Indiana History. For the junior class we have a two semester course of Ameri- can History. And for the sen- iors we have the ever so popu- lar Government and Economics classes. Also, var- ious other elective history classes such as Psychology, Modern World History, Anthro- pology, Sociology, History of Wars, Westward Expansion and many others are offered. Mr. Hankins explains the election to his first hour class. Juniors concentrate on their American History class. Students listen intently in Mr. Mulloy ' s Government class. Mr, Mulloy reads over the newest is- sue of Newsweek. Academics 79 Industrial arts shows us how it is done Students work on projects in Wood Phil Mesarch checks Jim Bencie’s Shop. project to see if it is correct. T he Industrial Arts Depart- ment at Merrillville offers a variety of courses this year, ranging from Wood Shop all the way to Material Technol- ogy and Dimensional Metro- togy. Our Industrial Arts de- partment provides students with the opportunity to devel- op manual skills and learn to operate various kinds of equipment. Phil Mesarch uses the grinding wheel in Metal Shop. Bob Hunt works on his project in Wood Shop. Using the machines is part of shop. 80 Academics Gym classes keep us physically fit. P hysical fitness, better known as “GYM , is re- quired for the Sophomore stu- dents. Cheering voices, slam- ming lockers, and tired faces can be seen everywhere. The Physical Ed. Dept, has a range of different sport areas like volleyball, swimming and ten- nis. Also, elective courses for those Juniors and Seniors who still have an interest in phys- ical fitness are available. The girls practice and get serious about the activities. Sheri Vermillion concentrates on play- ing basketball in gym class. The Macho Men show off their mus- cles. The sophomore guye lay around wait ing for gym class to start. Academics 81 Home Ec. Students “Show Off” Their Talents. Y ear after year fewer stu- dents go to college or into a career after high school. More graduates are staying home and rearing families. The Home Economics Depart- ment provides students with basic knowledge on how to run a home, manage a family, and care for children. Classes such as Child Development help the students to under- stand and deal with rearing children properly. After the first half of the course, stu- dents are allowed to bring in children (brothers and sisters or perhaps neighbors) and work with them. Other valuable classes in- clude cooking, sewing, and Modern Living. While the first two teach basic and advanced sewing and cooking skills, the later prepares students, both male and female, for their per- sonal lives and ends up with a mock wedding. Each student plans his or her wedding from the choosing of invitations to renting a hall. Senior Lisa Lucas reads to the Child This little boy wonders what he is do- Development class. ing here. A student from cooking gets her cake out before it burns. Sheila Capps shows how to decorate a cake. 82 Academics Building Trades Provides Valuable Skills Tom Meschede sets a nail in the bus barn office. Students unload the bus so that they can start to work. T he Building Trades class is now into its third success- ful year, and it is working hard- er than ever. There was no house built this year, but the Building Trades class took it all in stride by working on jobs around the School, in the bus barn, and in the Administration office. The Building Trades class is a one year, six credit course, which consists of a morning class and an afternoon class. The class offers a change of pace and the benefit of valu- able skills. Richard Yesterand Ron Segraves un- Helping hands are all you find in the load the building supplies. building trades class. Academics 83 Art Department T he Art Department gives the student body an oppor- tunity to work with their hands and to take a break from the usual school routine. All Art projects require knowledge of principles in design and com- position, which is taught in Ba- sic Art 1 and 2. After the stu- dent completes Basic Art, he can go on to one of the many other art classes such as Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Drawing, and Commerical Art 1 and 2, and various other art classes to choose from. Linda Zorich and Pam Wielagorski work on their projects for ceramics class. Art students Kevin McDonald and Jo Johnson work on posters. Art students show that there is more to art than drawing. Tony Trpkovski gives John Harper ad vice on how to do his project. Paula Braun helps Patty Dolch with her project. 84 Academics Computer Programming Quest: New at M.H.S. S tudents at M.H.S. can now look forward to preparing for college life in general in a more complete way. This class offers the students the chance to get acquainted with the computer and to learn the most commonly used lan- guage. After learning the lan- guage, the student is allowed to apply it in developing pro- jects. Projects include busi- ness application, develop- ment of games, and math and science analysis. Many stu- dents are now taking advan- tage of this course in prepar- ing for the future. Computers are here — and they are here to stay. Students work with the PET 2001 com- puter. Q uest, a new course offered at M.H.S. this past school year, is an excellent course. This class, taught by Mr. Ka- sarda, deals with learning to relate with others, strengthen- ing personal characteristics, and developing attitudes. This class is open to all grades. Mr. Kasarda working out problems Mr. Kasarda explaining things to his with his class. class. Academics 85 Band Performances Brighten Up The Year T he MHS band performs three major concerts per year which include the Christ- mas Concert, the Winter Con- cert, and the Pre-Contest Con- cert. During the contest, which is held in April, the band com- petes with other area bands. The band also competes in the Ensemble and Solo con- tests, the All-State Band Con- test, and various other com- munity programs and concerts. Other sections included in the school band are the Pep Band, the Jazz Band, the Flag Corps, and the Pom Pon squad. The MHS band also hosts the State Junior High Band Choir and Orchestra Concert which is held every March. lu u « tl 1“ First row: Linda Johnson, Margret Glorioso, Jill Fryer, Debbie Kacmar, Julie Clapp. Meg Johnson performs for her seat. Cindy Mayer, Lisa Carnegie, Patty Rimer, Lori Jelesky and Mary Gawrysiak, concentrate on daily practices. The woodwind section takes a break as the brass starts to perform. Clarinets play as flutes wait to be cued on when to start to play 86 Academics Choral groups Vocalize T his year’s choral depart- ment had a great year. It started with the Christmas Concerts in December. Some of the selections included Silver Bells,” Money”, and A Christmas Carol. Next came the NISBOVA Contest where they placed very high among other schools. Then off to ISBOVA where they also received many first and second places! In March there was the Choral Fest, where students from six different schools get together and are directed by a guest conductor in a mass choir. Later that evening they give a concert for the community, parents, and friends. The best was yet to come with the Spring Concert. Selections for the concert were America the Beautiful”, a medley from “Chorus Line”, and more. The Vocalteens and Velve- teens also kept busy through- out the year. They had two en- gagements each month and sometimes two a week. The Vocalteens also had the privi- lege of singing with Barry Man- ilow while performing at the Holiday Star Theater. They backed him up for two of his songs, One Voice” and “I Write the Songs.” They per- formed at all of his shows. Larry Lewandowski, Lori Conchola, Kevin Barclay, and Karen Chandler practice their dance steps for perfection. Laura Eich is the accompanist for con- cert choir this year. Vocalteens John Brady, Jim Hendrickson, and Tracy Otterbacher prepare for their performance. Academics 87 L ed by co-captains Andy Manis and Jeff Hacker, the varsity football team carried on its tradition of a successful season. The Pirates were small in stature but tall in de- termination. This determina- tion brought the gridders to an 8-2 overall season and a 4-2 Duneland Conference record. Merrillville not only showed their customary tough defense but also an impressive offense as well. The Pirates offense scored big against Lew Wallace for the opening game. The final score was 39-18. Next, they hosted out of state Toledo Rogers from Ohio. Rogers went home with a 21-7 defeat under their belts. Formally un- defeated Munster felt a 9-0 loss, too. Next the Pirates traveled to Chesterton to win narrowly over the Trojans by a mere four points. The winning tide could not roll on forever as the Pirates learned. The Pi- rates arrived at Portage, who was fifth in state ratings at that time. Merrillville was then sixth. This was to be one of the biggest games of the year, but the Indians gave the Pi- rates their first loss. The final outcome — 10-7. Merrillville then dropped to eleventh in the polls. The Bucs were handed their second and final loss of the season the follow- ing week by Hobart. The Brick- ies proved why they eventual- ly became state contenders for the second year in a row. The determined Pirates would not let Michigan City Rogers spoil their plans of getting back on the track of the win- ning scene. The Pirates suc- ceeded and won 38-7. Merrill- ville handled “big Valpo by shutting out the Vikings once again. The score was 17-0. The traditional “Battle of Broadway” turned out to be the usual romp. The Pirates annihilated the fighting 59er’s, 20-6. As Jeff Hacker said the week before at a pep rally, “We feel mean and rowdy!” The results proved true. Mer- rillville traveled to LaPorte to end the season on a winning note with a 21-10 victory over the Slicers. The offense, guided by Greg Kouvelas and Greg Mackey, UPI All-State, and John O ' Con- nor, could not have brought the Pirates any victories with- out outstanding linemen Tim Wolf and Tim Vislosky who both started on defense and offense as well. Defense held tough this year with excep- tional performances by Jon Giacomin and Bruce Jones. Jones had the team record in quarterback sacks with sev- en. Pirates Reap The Rewards Coach Haupt gives instructions to Ju- nior Mike Anderson during a time out. Left: Coach John Tilman expresses Above: Tim Patz sprints for the first his enthusiasm as the Pirate Ma- down marker chine grinds out another touchdown. 90 Sports Quarterback Greg Kouvelas looks into the secondary for an open receiver. An intense moment on the sidelines as shown on the faces of Tim Patz, Tisma, and Bob Orosz. captures the excitement of the game, Mike Anderson, Jim Graham, Mike Sports 91 This year’s recipient of the Mr. Foot- ball award was senior Tim Wolf. Above: Jeff Hacker strives for extra presses his enthusiasm after scoring yards while fighting off a Chesterton a TD. tackier. Left: Dave Woodward ex- Front row l-r: Phil Maicher, John O ' Connor, Greg Mackey, Jeff Hacker, Andy Manis, Tim Wolf, Joe Pawlak, Tim Vislosky, Jeff Moore. Second row: Gordon Sunny, Tim Patz, Denny Bennett, Greg Kouvelas, Jamie Mack, Scott Bruce, Bruce Jones, Larry Adams, Ed Dixon. Third row: Jeff Jamroz, Mike Anderson, Dirk Hutchison, Dave Kunovski, Bob Orosz, Jon Truchan, Doug Jatczak, Dave Richards, Greg Wilburn. Fourth row: Larry Judge, Bentley Craig, Greg Kerulis, Pete Martinez, George Doolin, Mike Tisma, Jim Kuzemka, Mike Walker, Phil Lafoone. Fifth row: Scott Hipp, Dave Knop, Scott Plesha, Brian Stevens. Ken Petroff, Mike Dujmovich, Joe Luckiewicz, Jim Graham, Brian Harding. Sixth row: John Kostides, Jerry Pearman, Nick Bravos, Doug Cochran, John Ogiego; Steve Hipp, Dave Woodward, Mike Evanyo. Seventh row: Casey Carrabine, Nick Petrovsky, Al Canchola, Scott Mundell, Tom Allen, Nick Lalios, Xavier Canchola. Back row: Roger Hankins, Tom Cameron, Jerry Bratcher, John Tolan, Dave Teeter, Jim Wiggins, Ken Haupt, Trainer Lou Grant. 92 Sports Left: Senior co-captains Jeff Hacker and Dave Kunovski stand with their parents during Parent Night. Below: Reverend Chrispell looks on with con- cern from the sidelines during the To- ledo Rogers game. The Pirate Machine”, led by quarterback Greg Kouvelas, gets ready to grind out some more yardage. Sports 93 Junior offensive running back Mike Anderson puts a block on his man. Dedicated Larry Adams and George Doolin decide to warm up at the game Above: The team gathers on the side- Below left: Pirates Bruce Jones and terback sack. Below right: Greg Kou- a crucial third down situation, line for their pre-game fire-up speech. Mark Dujmovich combine for a quar- velas calls signals from the line during J.V. Gridders Overcome Slow Start M’ville Junior Varsity MHS OPP 7 LaPorte 13 0 Hobart 14 27 Lake Central 10 14 Chesterton 12 7 Portage 0 13 Andrean 6 18 M.C. Rogers 13 21 Valparaiso 0 T he J.V.ers had a hard time getting started, but once they got going, there was no stopping them. The team started by losing their first 2 games; first to LaPorte, 13-7 and the second to Hobart, 14- 0. They finally got rolling with a victory over Lake Central, 27- 10. The Chesterton Trojans fell into the same category as Lake Central; that is, the los- ers column with a 14-0 loss. Then the Pirates traveled to Portage and beat them 7-0. The traditional Battle of Broadway” was indeed tradi- tional. The Pirates won by the score of 13-6. Duneland Con- ference foe Michigan City felt the edge of the sword by fall- ing to defeat, 18-13. The J.V.ers finished the season with the crossbones flying high by upsetting previously undefeated Valpo, 21-0. This was the best record by a J.V. team in the past few years. The Pirate line pass blocks against Duneland foe Chesterton. Front row l-r: Mike Judge, Steve Bunnell, Nick Bravos, Javier Guerrero, Bob Remly, Scott Mann, Don Engel, Lenny Schmidt, Mike Thomas. Second row l-r: Tom Wirts, Al Pantelic, Steve Cook, Scot Lamb, Gary Gatlin, Joe Micheal, Bob Andrews, Mike Sakaleros. Third row l-r: Cory Golkowski, Paul Porter. Frank Primich, John Doolin, Mike Magiera, Al Ogan, Chris Pappas. Fourth row l-r: Joe Bardeson, Phil Comerford, Scott Manoski, Bob Smith, Steve Krutz, Skip Walker, Louis Klimaszewski. Back row l-r: Manager, Head coach Jim Wiggins, Assistant coach Dave Schetzel, Assistant coach Dave Teeter. Sports 95 Future Looks Bright For Pirate Runners T he 1980 Varsity Cross Country team finished this season with a 5-8 record. Al- though the Pirates fell short of last year ' s 13-4 mark, hard work and determination exem- plified this year’s team. Injuries plagued the team throughout most of the sea- son. Senior Bill Gallo sat out a large portion of the season due to an injury, while Mark Amaya was kept on the side- lines by an illness. Their health could have proved beneficial to the team’s overall record. The team displayed strong determination, while placing well in a number of their invita- tional meets this year. The Pi- rates finished 2nd out of 1 1 at the Twin Lakes Invitational. The Highland Invit. produced a 4th of 21, and an 8th place out of 20 teams was recorded at the Hobart Invit. Though many of the upper- classmen had limited running experience, the future looks very bright for the Pirates. Freshmen Mike Zimmnawoda, Chris Crowder, and Gaven Riddle ran varsity all year. The J.V. team was 33 and 5 this year, while the freshmen was 27 and 2. Special awards were re- ceived by Bill Gallo, mental at- titude; Mark Amaya, most valuable; Jerry Voyles, most summer mileage; and Ed Bri- zendine, most improved. Gavin Riddle and Fernando Martinez keep up the pace for other Pirate runners. Leading the way to a Pirate victory, Bill Gallo and Chris Crowder stride toward the finish line. 1980-81 Boys’ Cross Country Team. Top row l-r: George Gianissis, Tony Salcedo, Jerry Voyles, Dave Rogers, Mark Amaya, Mike Zimmnawoda, Bill Gallo, Coach Moody. Mid. row: Scott Elliott, Scott Semper, Dave Rainford, Chris Crowder, Larry Oliver, Tim Runholt. Front row: Dave Barnes, Ed Brezendine, Fernando Martinez, Dave Kierizkowski, Tom Adams, Ron Holbrook. Boys Cross Country MHS OPP 36 Gary Roosevelt 23 27 Griffith 40 Lowell 65 35 LaPorte 22 50 Valparaiso 15 50 Crown Point 15 25 Hobart 24 M.C. Rogers 32 46 Portage 15 Chesterton 18 28 Lew Wallace 49 Wirt 90 29 Andrean 30 Rensselaer Invitational Seniors 9th Juniors 8th Sophomores 6th Freshmen 3rd New Prarie Invitational Varsity 12th Freshmen 2nd Highland Invitational Varsity 4th Junior varsity 5th Hobart Invitational — 8th Twin Lakes Invitational Varsity 2nd Junior varsity 1st Highland Freshmen Soph. Invit. First place Sectionals — 4th Regionals — 7th 96 Sports Drive, Determination, and Dedication N ow a Duneland Conference termined not to give up. The sport, which is sanctioned girls were close-knit and by the IHSAA, girls’ cross worked as a unit. country has entered the com- petitive world of sports. The girls completed their season with a 5-8 win-loss standing. Coaching the girls for her sec- ond year, Carol Yates had 5 girls with which to work. De- spite the season beginning on a low note with 3 losses on the minds of the girls, their spirits were high, and they were de- 1980 Girls’ Cross Country Homewood Flossmore L Rich Central L Munster L Chesterton W Thornton Fractional North L Uliana Christian W Highland L Crown Point L Lake Central L Munster W Chesterton W Calumet W Highland L Junior runner Gena Harriman broke Senior Julie Bowman’s 3000 meter record of 12:09 by two one-hundredths of a sec- ond. Gena was also the team’s most valuable player and qualified for State, finishing 54th out of over 200 partici- pants at the state meet in Bloomington. 1980-81 Girls ' Cross Country Squad — Top row l-r: Janie Wilkerson, Cheryl Tomb, Janet Hartwig, Coach Carol Yates, Bottom row l-r: Julie Bowman and Gina Harriman. Right: Coach Yates anxiously awaits meet results as she keeps time on a Pirate runner. And they ' re off! as Junior, Gina Harriman takes a substantial lead. Cheryl Tomb congratulates Julie Bowman after victoriously crossing the finish line. Sports 97 Girls golfers stroke to 5-6 mark T he 1980-81 girls’ varsity golf team finished their season with a 5-6 mark. The Pirates suffered a loss to Mun- ster in their opening match. The team then won three con- secutive matches defeating M.C. Elston, Portage, and M.C. Marquette. The girls also handed losses to Knox and Hobart. In his fifth season, Coach Ed Wiles ' team was led by the lone returning letterman, Mary Lynn Tombers. The exper- ience of senior golfers Kim Cooley, Carrie Grose, Kath- leen Tournai, and Lisa Wood was very advantageous to the Pirates overall season. The team concluded their season with a fifth place finish in sec- tional competition. Those girls receiving hon- ors at the banquet were: Mary Lynn Tombers, most valuable; Karen Krampien, most im- proved; and Kathleen Tournai, best mental attitude. Left: Senior letterman Mary Lynn dowski patiently awaits the result ot Tombers demonstrates her winning her putt, form. Above: Sophomore Missy Sa- 98 Sports MHS OPP 231 Munster 191 232 M.C. Elston 258 234 Portage 235 226 M.C. Marquette 234 235 LaPorte 202 212 Chesterton 203 216 M.C. Rogers 182 232 Knox 233 226 Hobart 237 231 Andrean 215 223 Valparaiso 207 Upper left: Concentration is the key Grose follows through after a long word as sophomore Sherri Modrak drive, studies this putt. Above: Senior Carrie Front row: Mary Lynn Tombers, Kathleen Tournai, Lisa Wood, Carrie Grose, Kim Cooley. Second row: Kathy Pederson, Michelle Damazet. Back row: Missy Sadowski, Coach Ed Wiles, Karen Krampien, Coach Lillian Wiles, and Sherri Modrak. Sports 99 Purple Wave Plunges Into Girls ' Swimming — bottom row — I to r: Kris Hodge, Linda Lesniak, Rose Shooter, Tammy Jelenek, Jill Giordano, Barb Helwig, Lisa Rusak. Row 2 — Asst. Coach Renee Reimer, Sue Shinovich, Stephanie Ciesielski, Tammy Gemeinhart, Linda Lewandowski, Kelly McLaughlin, Mary Dyman, Lori Dian, Rene Charbonneau, Head Coach Doug Stebbins. Row 3 — Meg Johnson, Lori Gemeinhart. Patti Fargo, Amy Girodano, Karen Lesniak, Patty Metten, Denise Rogeski. Diver Tammy Gemeinhart uses total concentration for this dive. Super swimmer Rene Charbonneau gives it her all at a meet. 100 Sports the State Championship A Merrillville swimmer grabs a quick breath before going into her flip turn. L ong, hard, early as well as late practices, and that sometimes nagging “push” are all in a swimmer’s every- day life. It takes this and much more to become a dedicated swimmer at Merrillville. This was evident in the girls’ varsity swim team. Highlighting the girls’ varsi- ty swim team this year was the qualification of the 400 yard freestyle relay team for the state championship swim meet. The team, consisting of Rene Charbonneau, Mary Dy- man, Lori Gemeinhart, and Lin- da Lesniak, placed thirteenth in the state competition. The swim team’s overall re- cord was 6-5, with a 2-4 stand- ing in Duneland Conference. Special awards presented to team members at the Fall Sports Banquet included most valuable swimmer — Mary Dy- man; most improved swim- mer — Amy Giordano; best mental attitude — Tammy Ge- meinhart and Linda Lewan- dowski; super swimmer — Rene Charbonneau. Linda Lesniak and Mary Dyman practice with the boards. Sports 101 Merrillville Pirates Serve ( t his year was the closest I we have ever come to winning sectionals. You have to give the boys credit though. They played one heck of a season. I’m proud of each and every one of them.” Coach Dave Banas really had some- thing to crow about. The 1980 boys ' tennis team proved what a little self-discipline and moti- vation could do for an athlete. This speaks for itself as the boys lost only five matches out of fifteen during the sea- son. The first five matches, won by the Pirates, were all Duneland Conference rivals. The boys finished third in Dun- eland Conference competition with a 7-5 mark and completed a 12-6 overall record, includ- ing sectionals. The Pirates met the under- dog Hobart Brickies in the first round of sectionals. The boys came out on top with a score of 5-0. The second round proved much the same as Merrillville beat Calumet, again by a score of 5-0. It was on to the finals as the Pirates met the Highland Trojans. Much to the netters ' dismay, Merrillville lost, 3-2. The Pirates were led by re- turning letterman senior Andy Speer, who received the most valuable player award. Sure to be of great assistance to the team next year is Joe John- son, winner of the most im- proved player award. Junior Jon Tilman hung strong even when the team faced defeat and was the recipient of the best mental attitude award. “Everyone is to be con- gratulated for a very fine sea- son,” says Coach Banas. Next year’s team is going to be strong. The potential is there and we’re going to try to do it! Boys’ Tennis — Varsity MHS OPP W Lowell w M.C. Rogers w Hobart w Portage w Chesterton L Valparaiso L LaPorte W M.C. Rogers W Hobart L Portage W Crown Point W Chesterton L Valparaiso W Andrean L LaPorte Sectionals W Hobart W Calumet L Highland Varsity Boys ' Tennis— bottom row— I to r: Joby Arredondo, Joe Johnson, Toby Darkins, Guy Tully. Row 2— Jon Tilmon, Andy Speer, Mark Kolozenski, Coach Dave Banas, Steve Nealon, Dave Satka. Freshman Toby Darkins eyes the ball before he slams it into his opponent ' s court. Joby Arredondo waits for the ball to be in the right place for his overhead smash return. 102 Sports Up An Ace of a Season Simo Ceko baffles his opponent with a forehand shot. Steve Wachowski uses his skills to return the ball. J.V.— bottom row— I to r: Pat Nealon, Mark Howe, Steve Wachowski, Kim Dunkleburger. Row 2— Dan Pankiewicz, Coach Banas. Brian Petrovich, Simo Ceko. Brian Petrovich follows through his shot with a backhand. Sports 103 Iff? - Volleyers “Dig Up” A Successful Season Coaching the girls ' varsity volleyball portant, vital technique to the girls team for her third consecutive year, during a volleyball practice. Coach Janis Qualizza explains an im- Senior Sherrie Matthews, one of the sophomore Cheri Vermillion patiently team ' s most valuable players, dis- looks on. plays her winning technique, while Girls ' Varsity Volleyball Team from left to right: Coach Janis Qualizza. Kathy Huber, Peggy Abel, Vicki Vergin Sherrie Matthews, Kelly Hurlbert, Tracy Burditt, Toni Miller, Brenda Mecchia, and Chris Dewell. Cheri Vermillion, Laura Berndt, 104 Sports O ne word can sum up the 1980 girls’ volleyball squad — Spectacular! With a promising 15-6 record in their regular season games, the girls went on to become sec- tional champions. A narrow loss to Highland in regional play-offs put an end to the Pi- rates’ journey to state compe- tition. Nevertheless, the vol- leyers finished second in Duneland Conference compe- tition with an overall record of 18-7. One of the six losses that the girls suffered was to High- land by a mere two points. Highland was then ranked first in state. Another loss came from LaPorte, who then ranked first in state. Unfortu- nately, the Pirates had to play an additional game to break a tie against the Slicers, and the clock ran out. Again, the loss came within a two-point spread. In regional play-offs the competition was rough for the girls. The first game was won by Merrillville, the second by Highland. Once again, the clock took its toll and crushed the hopes of the Pirate’s trav- el down state. Two girls received All-Con- ference honors. They were Sherrie Matthews and Chris DeWell. Toni Miller received an Honorable Mention in this area, also. Among those girls who were presented with honors at the banquet were Chris DeWell for the most improved award and Peggy Abel for the best men- tal attitude. Toni Miller and Sherrie Matthews shared as double winners in the most valuable player category. GIRLS ' VARSITY VOLLEYBALL OPP. MHS Boone Grove W Edison W Morton L Clark Calumet W Chesterton w Crown Point w M.C. Rogers L Hebron W Roosevelt Bishop Noll W Griffith W Far left: In the last few seconds of the game, senior Laura Berndt demon- strates the proper procedure for blocking a spike. Hobart W Valparaiso W Gavit Roosevelt W Andrean L Portage W Highland L Munster L LaPorte L SECTIONAL CHAMPS REGIONALS Highland L Toni Miller, Sherrie Matthews, Chris DeWell, and Peggy Abel all received special honors at the awards ban- quet. Above Middle: Girls ' Junior Varsity Volleyball Team from left to right. Top row: Laura LaMarca, Dawn Lubeke, Coach Joe Starky, Deanna Carlson, Jeannen Hyke. Middle row: Sandy Manis, Jackie Neff, Karen Huber. Third row: Linda Brizendine, Rene Franz. Bottom row: Cathy Beckman. Sports 105 Purple Power Towels Swing Cagers Into Sectionals T he 1980-81 varsity basket- ball squad, led by first year coach Jim East, posted a 15-8 record and finished with a sec- ond place tie in the Duneland Conference. The Pirates started off the season by winning their first three games handily, defeat- ing Lew Wallace, S.B. Adams, and Elkhart Central. The team made their debut in the AP Top Twenty by soaring to the num- ber 16th spot. The cagers then suffered three losses, in- cluding a conference loss to Valparaiso. With a 3-3 record, the Pi- rates could have easily set- tled for a mediocre season. In- spired by the total support of the student body and fans, the team regrouped and put to- gether a ten game winning streak. During the course of the ten victories, the Bucs also managed to capture the Whiting Tournament, defeat- ing Crown Point and Whiting in the championship game. The Pirate’s success was due largely to the sharp shooting of Bill Meade who set a new school record, shooting a phe- nomenal 63% from the field. Confidence, good team play, and support from the bench prepared the team for their final four games of the season. The Bucs gave it their all, but much to their dismay the last four games were lost by a total of ten points. The final game, which was against M.C. Elston, was a defeat that was accompanied with an overtime and a point spread of two. Despite the last four games of regular season play, the Pi- rates poured on the steam and beat Crown Point and Lake Central in sectionals. In a thriller the Pirates ended their season by losing to Highland in the Championship game by a score of 58-54. Special awards were pre- sented to: Randy Ban, mental attitude; Lou Stefanovic, most valuable player; Jon Tilmon, free throw pet. (94%); Bill Meade, field goal pet. (63%); Lou Stefanovic, rebounding; and Randy Ban in assists. Lou Stefanovic was selected to participate in the McDonald Land Classic and the Hunting- ton Classic. Seniors Mike Souronis and Greg Mackey were chosen as members of the North-South County All- Star game. Top: Guard Mike Souronis app lies good defensive pressure against his opponent. Above: Lou Stefanovic crashes the boards with authority as two Valpo players look on. 106 Sports Top: Coach East shouts instructions to the team over the roar of the crowd, while Bill Meade and Greg Mackey look on. Right: Leaving his man in the dust, guard Randy Ban drives to the basket. The varsity crew reacts to another easy basket made by the Pirates. Greg Mackey slips through the backdoor for two points. Sports 107 Front row: Mgr. Xavier Canchola, Mike Souronis, Randy Ban. Casey Carrabine, Larry Judge, Dave Patz, Mgr. Al Canchola. Back row: Jay Layman, Bill Meade, Lou Stefanovic, Chuck Ganz, Greg Mackey, Jon Tilman. Below: Bill Meade fires away during the M.C. Rogers game. Randy Ban and Lazo Krstevski discuss the game plan with Coach East during a time out. 1980-81 Varsity Basketball MHS OPP MHS OPP 72 Gary Wallace 61 74 Chesterton 52 70 S B Adams 60 89 Crown Point 64 79 Elkhart Central 59 69 LaPorte 49 62 Gary West 65 75 M.C. Rogers 69 49 Andrean 64 86 Munster 53 82 Valparaiso 87 42 Portage 44 53 Lake Central 49 66 Gary Roosevelt 69 79 Lowell 48 63 Highland 68 66 Crown Point-Whiting Tourney 42 70 M.C. Elston (OT) 72 66 Whiting-Whiting 60 71 Crown Point — Sectionals 60 Championship 78 Hobart 35 54 Lake Central (2 OT) 50 45 Highland — Finals 48 Lou Stefanovic lays in an easy two while junior Jon Tilman looks on. 108 Sports Teamwork Produces 16-4 Record! T his year’s junior varsity basketball team truly ex- emplified the meaning of “team.” The team consisted of sixteen members with all sixteen seeing action in at least twelve of our games. At the beginning of the year, twelve different players filled the roles of starters as we were struggling with a 3-4 re- cord. After Valparaiso beat us by fifteen points, a team meet- ing was in order. There were high hopes for these young men, but losing was not one of them. After getting organized, the J.V. squad pulled things together to accomplish 13 straight victories to bring their overall record to 16-4. A tough loss to Gary Roosevelt and a big victory over M.C. Elston in the season finale ended the year for this group of future round-ballers at 17 victories and 5 losses. It was truly an outstanding year for all in- volved. 1980-81 J.V. Basketball Front row: Dennis Metcalf, Bruce Markle. Back row: Mgr. Nick Bumbales, Leonard Schmidt, Gene Gurnsey, Mike Judge, Mike Meade, Bob Thomas, Tom Kunac, Rich Melvic, Jay Layman, Steve Cook, John Sabrowski. Scott Orosz, Mgr. Brian Petrovich. MHS OPP 4 E. C. Washington 57 56 Gary Wallace 48 54 S.B. Adams 58 52 Elkhart Central 47 50 Gary West 56 61 Andrean 51 42 Valparaiso 57 45 Lake Central 37 47 Lowell 31 52 Hobart 28 47 Chesterton 40 53 Crown Point 33 48 LaPorte 36 59 M.C. Rogers 36 58 Munster 48 48 Portage 47 35 Gary Roosevelt 41 50 Highland 34 62 M.C. Elston 37 r Lenny Schmidt and Bruce Markle have trouble keeping their shorts up. Sports 109 W ith the experience and leadership of seven sen- ior returning lettermen, the 1980-81 girls’ varsity basket- ball team carried a 14-9 sea- son record and captured the sectional crown. As first year coach at Mike Regan put the talented and charismatic girls to the test. The result was a sectional title in the Duneland Conference playoffs. The girls then went on to compete in re- gionals. In the first round, the girls faced the seemingly in- vincible Munster Mustangs who were favored to win re- gionals. Much to the Mus- tang’s surprise, the Pirates defeated them, 53-51. The game was a sight to see, as the ecstatic girls prepared for the regional championship game. The girls put up a tough fight against Hammond High. Unfortunately, Hammond came out on top by a score of 43-38. Nevertheless, the taste of regional competition will aid the girls in the future, which will be an advantage over other Duneland Confer- ence competitors. Sure to be beneficial to the team next year is junior Chris DeWell. Chris was the team leader in field goal percentage as well as in rebounds. She was also on the Gary Post and Hammond Times All-Area Teams. In addition, she re- ceived Duneland All-Confer- ence honors. Junior Toni Miller accompanied Chris in the Dun- eland All-Conference competi- tion, as she received an hon- orable mention. Toni was also the team leader in assists. Two outstanding seniors on the team were Laura Berndt and Sherrie Matthews, both of whom received an honorable mention from the Hammond Times All-Area Team. Sherrie had the best free throw per- centage for the season. Re- becca Vertrees accepted an award for having the best mental attitude, and the recipi- ent of the most valuable player award was Phyllis Victor. Girls “Pass, Dribble, and Shoot” Varsity Girls ' Basketball— Top row l-r: Vickie Vergin, Toni Miller, Chris DeWell, Linda Scholtz, Laura Berndt, Sherrie Matthews. Bottom row l-r: Becky Vertrees, Peggy Abel, Phyllis Victor, Tracy Burditt, Mary Lynn Tombers. 1980-81 Girls ' Varsity Basketball MHS OPP 32 Crown Point 43 41 Highland 32 42 LaPorte 53 58 Noll 56 34 Andrean 24 52 Portage 53 44 Chesterton 50 43 Hammond Morton 37 44 Munster 46 26 Whiting 30 35 Griffith 16 60 Hobart 35 50 Lake Station 32 63 Lake Central 46 48 Valparaiso 54 53 Griffith 28 52 Calumet 47 47 M.C. Rogers 54 44 Andrean Sectionals 30 46 Lowell Sectionals 41 38 Crown Point Sectional Cham- pionship 37 53 Munster Regionals 51 38 Hammond High Regional Championship 43 Above left: Senior Sherrie Matthews finds an open Pirate player and passes the ball over an opponents head. Left: Becky Vertrees demonstrates the proper way to drive on an Andrean player and adds another two points for a Pirate victory. 110 Sports Their Way Into Regionals J.V. Girls ' Basketball — Top row l-r: Cheri Vermillion, Carla Mason, Brenda Boyd, Cathy Hicks, Deanna Carlson, Coach Mandon. Middle row l-r: Cheri Moore, Brenda Mecchia, Rene Franz, Jackie Neff. Bottom row: Sandy Manis. Above: The varsity girls huddle to- gether for a little pep talk before breaking. Below center: Junior Chris DeWell stretches for possession of the ball. Below bottom: Pirate fans show their enthusiasm at sectionals. 1980-81 Girls J.V. Basketball MHS OPP 24 Crown Point 27 24 Highland 29 40 LaPorte 32 35 Andrean 21 20 Chesterton 42 48 Hammond Morton 20 25 Munster 29 49 Hobart 9 36 Lake Station 14 46 Lake Central 24 30 Valparaiso 36 42 Griffith 22 44 Calumet 25 43 M.C. Rogers 47 T he highlight of the J.V. girls’ basketball season this year was defeating Mer- rillville’s number 1 rival, An- drean. The girls stomped the Niners by a score of 35-21. The girls’ overall record stood at 8-6. The girls’ six defeats were by an average of only seven points, and their confer- ence record was 2-3. The girls began an upswing during mid-se ason as they handed the Hobart Brickies a 49-9 loss. Two talented players on the squad were sophomore Sandy Manis and freshman Cheri Moore who were extremely beneficial to the team. The squad has quite a bit of talent and potential to be a top-notched team next year. Sports 1 1 1 All American Rating Among Pirate Swimmers’ Accomplishments L ong hours and exhausting practices made this year’s varsity swimming team one of the most successful ever. With a 4-2 conference record and an 8-4 overall, the Pirates tied for 2nd in the Duneland Conference, 3rd in the Sec- tional, and 7th in state. Many records also fell by the pool side as the Pirates continued their excellent per- formance. The following new records were established: 200 Free Bob Beck 1:42.88 200 I.M. Dave Pushka 2:00.61 50 Free Bob Beck 22.03 100 Free Bob Beck 47.43 500 Free Bob Beck 4:43.99 400 Free Relay 3:14.01 Beck, Pushka, Smith, Moore The All-Conference Swimmers were as follows: Bob Beck — 100 and 200 Free Dave Pushka — 200 Indv. Med. Eric Dornburg— 400 Free Re- ' ay Front Row: Coach Al Anderson, Coach Doug Stebbens, Andy Prushak, Allen Vasquez, Mike Daniel, Dirk Hutchison, Tony Bob Beck — 400 Free Relay Figueroa, Doug Lewan, Nick Seibal, Eric Dornburg, Joby Arrendondo, Brad Moore, Bob Beck, Coach Cliff Gerich. Back Dan Vidimos 400 Free Relay Row: Mike Kemp ' Dan Vidimos, Jeff Peters, Dave Pushka, Dan Maluga, Jeff Lax, Tom Smith, Rodney Williams, Larry _ _ . , _ Adams, Scott Elliot, Rich Frank, and Mike Pearson. Tom Smith — 400 Free Relay All-State Swimmers were as follows: Bob Beck 100 and 200 Free Bob Beck 400 Free Relay Dave Pushka 400 Free Relay Tom Smith 400 Free Relay Brad Moore 400 Free Relay For the first time ever at Mer- rillville, the following received All-American Honorable Men- tion: Bob Beck 200 Free Bob Beck 400 Free Relay Dave Pushka 400 Free Relay Tom Smith 400 Free Relay Brad Moore 400 Free Relay Other awards were as follows: Most Valuable Swimmer — Bob Beck Most Valuable Diver — Allan Vazquez Unsung Hero — Eric Dornburg Most Improved — Tony Figue- roa Mike Daniel Rookie of the Year — Dirk Hutchison Seniors Dan Vidimos and Jeff Peters congratulate each other following a close race. 112 Sports The Shah of Merrillville, alias Larry Adams, waits for his camel. Coach Anderson proudly receives his team ' s score. Above: Bob Beck loosens up before his event. Below: Dave Pushka catches up on some reading during a meet. Sports 113 Serious Injuries Hamper Team T his year’s 1980-81 boys wrestling squad combined their efforts to produce a 3-5 record. Due to injuries sus- tained by seniors Tim Gavelek and Rick Rhodes, the Pirates struggled throughout much of the season. The team man- aged to finish 4th in the Merrill- ville Inv., 4th in the Mooresville Holiday Classic, and 4th in the Culver Military Tournament. Following the regular sea- son, the Pirates placed 3rd in sectionals, 8th in regionals, and 17th in semi-state. The JV squad finished with a 7-1 re- cord and the Freshman team ended the season with a 6-1 mark. Senior Bruce Jones posted a sensational 28-4 overall record and was a state qualifier this season. Awards were presented to Bruce Jones, most take- downs, most valuable wres- tler — MHS, and most valuable wrestler in Duneland Confer- ence; Tim Wolf, most falls and outstanding mental attitude; Bob Orosz, most improved; and Scott Plesha, outstanding academic achievement. OPP MHS Highland L LaPorte W Portage W Andrean W M.C. Rogers L Chesterton L Hobart L Valparaiso L Merrillville Inv. 4th Mooresville Holiday Cl. 4th Culver Military Tourn. 4th Duneland Conference 6th State qualifier Bruce Jones poses for a picture. 114 Sports and Dim Overall Hopes Above: The hand is raised as Tim Wolf wins another match. Below: Jamie Mack looks for instructions from Coach Cameron. Junior Scott Plesha attempts to escape from a Hobart opponent. . Sports 115 W hat can you say about a seniorless gymnastic squad that has six freshmen members who are on the op- tional team, except that they ' ve got what it takes? That’s exactly what one could say about the 1981 gymnastic squad. Last year ' s team had seven senior gymnasts. But with the tremendous leader- ship from the team’s three ju- nior captains, Laura Wozniak, Lynne Shearin, and Corinne Kierzkowski, the intermediate team finished 10-2 and the op- tional team tallied an 11-1 re- cord. Both levels lost to tough conference competitor Val- paraiso. On the contrary, this didn’t dim the girls’ sights for sectionals as the optional team captured first place hon- ors at sectionals for the fourth straight year. They also re- ceived first places at the Por- tage Optional Invitational and at the Highland All-Around Meet. The optional team, com- prised of Laura Wosniak, Lynne Shearin, Nancy Gress, and Shelly Andrews, was sec- ond in Duneland Conference. In addition, they captured a second place at the Fort Wayne Optional Invitational. The girls then went on to re- gional and brought back a second place. Michelle Dzyacky, a sopho- more, scored the most points for the intermediate team. She was also the most valuable player. Junior Laura Wozniak shared the same awards as Michelle, only at the optional level. Freshman Kendra De- Cheske was the most im- proved member. Two fresh- men gymnasts tied for having the best mental attitudes. They were Nancy Gress and Shelly Andrews. With such a young and tal- ented team, Coach Diane Ru- sak Roberts should have no problem holding on to the tra- dition of winning the sectional crown. With a little bit of pa- tience and a great deal of drive, determination, and dedi- cation, the upcoming gymnas- tic squads at M.H.S. are sure to be state championship ma- terial. Young Gymnasts Show That Optional team member Nancy Gress prepares to continue to her next move. Concentration is the key word here as Sabrina Gallegos begins her uneven parallel bars routine. Patty Ornelas adds that extra flair that makes her floor routine a real show- stopper. 116 Sports They’ve Got What It Takes! Lynne Shearin shows the proper technique for holding a steady pose on the beam. Laura Wozniak dismounts with pizazze. 1981 Gymnastic Squad — Bottom row l-r: Nancy Gress, Corinne Kierzkowski. Row 2 — Shelly Andrews, Lisa Carnegie. Row 3 — Patty Ornelas, Sabrina Galle- gos. Row 4 — Kendra DeCheske, JoAnna Lear. Row 5 — Lynne Shearin, Michelle Dzyacky. Row 6 — Laura Wozniak. Row 7 — Assistant Coach Mike Howe and Head Coach Diane Rusak Roberts. Michelle Dzyacky focuses her thoughts on her floor routine. Sports 117 Merrillville Meets Each Opponent One Stride At a Time MHS 82 51 85 41 59 59 73 M ' ville Track and Field OPP M.C. Rogers 45 Portage 76 Wirt 42 Chesterton 86 Valparaiso 68 LaPorte 68 Hobart 54 Gary Roosevelt Quadrangular — 2nd Chesterton Relays — 1st Delphi Relays — 2nd Hobart Little Five — 1st Griffith Relays — 2nd Conference — 5th Sectionals — 3rd Track and Field — bottom row — I to r: Earl Capuli, Fabian Martinez, Ron Hol- brook, Ed Brizendine, Ron Voyles, Phil Comerford, Ken Petroff. Row 2 — Jim Jackson, Willie Morris, Jeff Snemis, Dennis Gladdis, Gary Gatlin, Mike McGhan. Row 3 — Coach Mike Miller, Jarvis Peddicord, Mike Anderson, Larry Oliver, Bill Benjamin, Bruce Bunnel, Mark Amaya, Dan Barnes. Row 4 — Coach Melcher, Dan Pankiewicz, Chris Vereb, Frank Burke, Jerry Voyles, Scott Plesha, Mike Judge, Coach Armontrout. Row 5 — Dave Knopp, Larry Judge, Jon Tilmon, Chuck Gans, Mike Meade, Jeff Habrych, Dirk Hutchison. Not pictured: Bill Gallo, Tony Salcedo, and Ron Carter. Jeff Snemis begins his run for the pole vault event. MVP recipient Mark Amaya pulls out ahead of his rivals while teammate Dave Knopp is close at hand. 118 Sports F or the sheer taste of com- petition among athletes be- tween schools as well as the individual athletes pitted against themselves, track and field is exactly that. Weeks of seemingly non-stop practices, shin splints, aching muscles, bruised limbs, and that extra get-up-and-go all rolled up into one are what makes a track and field athlete. There ' s one vital aspect that track and field athletes must portray. That aspect is dedication. You can’t go to practices when you feel like it or decide that at next week ' s meet you’ll put forth some effort. Win or lose, feel like it or not, that dedica- tion must always be present. This year’s track and field team portrayed this vital qual- ity that every athlete should try to possess. There were times when the Pirates lost an event by a fraction of an inch or by one-hundredth of a sec- ond, but that all-important dedication pulled the men through. Senior co-captains Mark Amaya and Earl Capuli made sure that each and ev- ery member held his part and contributed 100% at all of the meets. The Pirates posted a 3-4 standing for the season. They took a first at the Hobart Little Five as well as at the Chester- Junior Dan Barnes prepares to hurl himself over the high jump bar. ton Relays. They pulled three 2nd’s at the Gary Roosevelt Quadrangular meet, the Del- phi Relays, and at the Griffith Relays. Merrillville finished fifth in Duneland Conference competition and third at sec- tionals. Larry Judge was an individ- ual conference champion in the shot put. He also was one of two sectional champs in the field events of shot put and discus. Larry continued his athletic abilities as a regional champ and as a state qualifi- er, both in the shot put. In addi- tion, he received the best mental attitude award. Mark Amaya was the other sectional champion. He cracked the track scene and won the 1600 meter run. Mark was one of two regional quali- fiers in the 3200 meter run. Bill Gallo shared this honor with him. Mark was also the recipi- ent of the most valuable player award. Earl Capuli tied the school record for pole vaulting. He cleared 13 ' 0”. Earl was a re- gional qualifier in pole vault- ing, too. Mike Judge joined Earl, Bill, and Mark as the final regional qualifier. His qualify- ing event was shot put, and Bill Benjamin received the Iron Man Award. Dan successfully clears the bar. Jim Jackson finds that last ounce of energy needed to reach the finish line. A Merrillville pole vaulter is caught during the beginning of his attempt to clear the bar. Sports 119 Girls Run Into the Thrill Of Victory W ith a 15-1 dual and trian- gular record locked away for the season, the 1981 girls track and field team decided to break the tape and give it their all at sectionals. Sadly enough, they had to settle for a second place with 85 points. Nevertheless, seven girls were fortunate and represent- ed Merrillville at regionals. The seven girls were Janie Harper, Sherri Modrak, Becky Remley, Mandy Leposky, Mary Lynn Tombers, Janet Hartwig, and Michelle Dzyacky. These girls captured 5th place at regionals. Next came state where the 400 me- ter relay team consisting of Sherri Modrak, Becky Remley, Janie Harper, and Mandy Le- posky finished 7th at 49.5. Mary Lynn Tombers traveled to state also and was third in the 1600 meter run with a 5:08.27. Sherri Modrak ran a solo also in the 200 meter run and was fifth with a 25.56. The only member that was able to bring home a first was sopho- more Michelle Dzyacky. She won the high jump at 5 ' 7”. Overall, the team finished sev- enth at state. The team had only 5 seniors with the remainder being un- derclassmen. This didn ' t hurt the squad though, as many school records were broken by several underclassmen. A total of seven records were broken. These new records were the 400 meter dash by Janet Hartwig — 58.3, the 1600 meter run by Mary Lynn Tombers — 5:08.27, the 800 meter run by Mary Lynn Tombers — 2:23.1, the 400 meter relay by Janie Harper, Becky Remley, Sherri Modrak, and Mandy Leposky — 49.5, the discus by Linda Lesniak — 1 1 8’3”, the 1600 meter relay by Amy Girodano, Jill Gior- dano, Annette Ciochina, and Mary Lynn Tombers — 4:23.9, and the high jump by Michelle Dzyacky— 5’7 . Honored team members re- ceived awards at the spring banquet. Among those hon- ored were Karen Tenetski for the best mental attitude, Mi- chelle Dzyacky for the most running event points, Sherri Modrak for the most field event points, and Mary Lynn Tombers for the Most Valu- able Player award. The expression on Mary Lynn Tomber ' s face shows just how grueling the 1600 meter run can be. Long distance runner Julie Bowman keeps a steady pace ahead of an opponent as she prepares for the last lap. Mandy Leposky receives the baton from Sherri Modrak and proceeds to take a few strides ahead of her opponents. 120 Sports Girls’ Track and Field Team — bottom row l-r: Mandy Leposky, Julie Bowman, Karyn Wampler, Amy Giordano, Jill Giordano. Row 2 — Robin Wade, Linda Les- niak, Karen Tonetski, Becky Remley, Karen Lesniak, Kim Scholz. Row 3 — Michelle Dzyacky, Janet Hartwig, Mary Dyman, Sherri Modrak, Stacy Costida- kis. Row 4 — Assistant Coach Karen Sohovich, Janie Harper, Marjie Trocha, Mary Lynn Tombers, Stephanie Ciesielski, Annette Ciochina, Lori Mellinger, Coach Jim Moody. Not pictured: Cindy Lamfalusi, Joan Puntillo, Assistant Coach Jim East. Janie Harper and Becky Remley battle against their opponents in the 400 meter relay. Stacy Costidakis cuddles Mama and Baby Bun-Bun as Michelle Dzyacky says cheese for the photographer. Last minute thoughts are going through Robin Wade ' s mind before she releases the ball. Janet Hartwig, a record holder for the 400 meter dash, stretches toward the tape. MHS Of 76% Lake Central, Wirt, Hebron 36%, 22, 9 96 M.C. Rogers 9 76 Portage 29 84 4 Munster, Lake Station 38%, 11 68 Chesterton 37 92 Wirt 9 60 Lake Central, West Side 28. 45 66 Valparaiso, Crown Point 22, 46 33 LaPorte 72 76 Hobart 29 92 Highland 13 93 Conference — 2nd 85 Sectionals — 2nd 37 Regionals — 5th State — 5th Sports 121 Tennis team produces 6-7 record Senior Chris Lalios stretches for a low return during a match. T he tennis courts have long since been cleared and nearly three months have passed since the last pep rally was officially held there. The girls spent many grueling hours on these same courts practicing each day. This year’s team was 6-7 overall. A few more victories could have been possible if not for some easier matches rained out. The team was led by return- ing lettermen Tammy Argero- polos, Patty Dudak, and Chris Lalios. The problems and fu- ture of the team rested on their shoulders. Underclassmen Caroline Guip, Karen Mathis, and Karyn Palvas turned in many fine performances. With quality players as these three, the future for next year’s team looks very bright. Liz Christoff, Peggy Abel, and Sue Long will provide the much needed ex- perience for next year. Awards were presented to: Tammy Ageropolos, most im- proved; Patty Dudak and Chris Lalios, MVP and best record; Caroline Guip, mental attitude award. MHS OPP L Crown Point L Calumet W Hammond Gavit L Munster W Wheeler W Lake Station W M.C. Rogers L LaPorte L Highland L Valparaiso W Portage L Chesterton W Hobart 122 Sports Front row: Patty Dudak, Sue Long, Tammy Argeropolos, Karyn Palvas, Chris Lalios, Peggy Abel, Dawn Darkins, Liz Liz Christoff displays the proper tech- Christoff, Karen Mathis, Coach Ameling. nique. Above: Peggy Abel and Sue Long discuss their strategy for the doubles match. Below: Up and coming sophomore Karen Mathis fires a backhand shot. Freshman sensation Caroline Guip, who was one of the main reasons for the team ' s positive attitude, looks the ball into the racket. Sports 123 A Successful Season is Par for the Pirates S pring means mild weather and a trip to the golf course after school for the guy’s golf team. This year the Pirates re- alized another successful season under the guidance of varsity coach Max Hutchison and junior varsity coach Jim Vermillion. The following awards were given to the players: Best Mental Attitude — Mark Bublitz Best Mental Attitude — Tim Short Most Valuable — Dan Vidimos Most Improved — Dave Hutchi- son “M” Award — Gary Manis M” Award — Larry Tetzloff “M” Award — Dave Hutchison Varsity Cert. — Mark Bublitz Varsity Cert. — Dave Janizek Varsity Cert. — Tim Short Varsity Cert. — Dan Vidimos The varsity team finished 3rd in the sectional. Opponent L Highland W Crown Point L Griffith W LaPorte W Munster W Andrean W Elkhart W Boone Grove w Valpo L Valpo w M.C. Elston W Portage w Portage W Highland L LaPorte w LaPorte w Chesterton w Chesterton L M.C. Rogers Varsity Team l-r: Mark Bublitz, Tim Short, Dave Hutchison, Coach Max Hutchison, Larry Tetzloff, Gary Manis, Dan Vidimos, Rudy Mihelic. Steve Tsangaris takes a practice swing before teeing off. JV player follows through on a long shot. 124 Sports Sports 125 Holy cow . . . what a season! A s Harry Caray would say, Holy cow! Indeed, it was a spectacular season for the 1981 varsity baseball team. By combining a mixture of tal- ents, the Pirates compiled a 29-7 record for the season. This year ' s team provided much excitement for the fans throughout the whole season. The powerful 1-2 punch of sen- iors Phil Maicher and Tim Vis- losky combined for many runs. The steady bats of players like Jeff Hacker, Paul French, Mike Janovick, and Greg Keru- lis came through with base hits when needed. The consis- tent pitching of Brad Jurase- vich, Tim Vislosky, and Jay Zolcak supplied the team with the much needed ingredient to be a state contender. The Pirates held on to the 6th spot in the state for most of the season. Three of the Pi- rate’s losses were suffered at the hands of top ranked La- Porte. In Sectional action the Pirates defeated both Gary Emerson and Lew Wallace and advanced to the Region- als. In the first game the Bucs ousted Lowell by the score of 4-3. In the championship game the Pirates pounded Ham- mond Morton 9-2. The team then traveled to South Bend for the Semi-state game. There the Pirates ended their long season with a 5-1 loss to LaPorte. Players receiving the Iron Man award were: Roger Briggs, Sean Clapp, Paul French, Jeff Hacker, Joe Hein, Mike Janovick, Phil Maicher, Tim Vislosky, Steve Warren, Jay Zolcak. Tim Vislosky was also MVP, had the highest batting avg., and set a new school record with 12 home runs. Coach Metcalf patiently awaits the start of the game. Junior Mike Janovick scoops up a grounder. Brad Jurasevich, one of Merrillville ' s top hurlers from the bullpen, prepares to unleash a fastball. 126 Sports -- c Upper left: Senior Tim Vislosky just misses getting his man out on a pick off throw to first base. Above: Junior Brad Jurasevich demonstrates his winning form. MHS OPP 7 Hammond High 4 14 Hammond High 1 1 E.C. Washington 2 13 Lowell 0 16 Lowell 1 15 Andrean 5 2 Andrean 1 7 Calumet 6 7 Valparaiso 4 9 Portage 2 8 West Side 0 1 1 Chesterton 6 5 M.C. Rogers 1 10 Hobart 2 2 LaPorte 10 7 Crown Point 3 12 Crown Point 3 2 Valparaiso 1 3 Portage 4 8 Gary Roosevelt 3 7 Chesterton 6 4 M.C. Rogers 10 9 Lew Wallace 3 9 Lew Wallace 0 13 Hobart 2 1 LaPorte 2 0 Rensselaer 4 8 Griffith 1 17 Munster 2 8 Munster 0 Outfielder Steve Warren keeps an eye on the pitcher as he takes a sizeable lead off of first base. Front row: Brad Jurasevich, Mike Janovick. Second row: Sean Clapp, Jeff Hacker, Jay Zolcak, Roger Briggs, Tuan Townsend, Dale Miller, Mgr. Garry Conn. Back row: Coach Metcalf, Howard Smith, Paul French, Tim Vislosky, Steve Warren, Greg Kerulis, Joe Hein. Sports 127 Girls “Bat Up’’ New Image At M.H.S. T hrow away the designer jeans, tropical shirts, and high-heeled shoes. Put on the stretch pants, V-neck jerseys, and spiked shoes. These girls are ready to “PLAY BALL!” To some, girls’ softball was a completely unexpected ad- dition to the sports world at M.H.S. Yet to others, this ac- tion-packed sport was what many girls were anxiously waiting for. Coach Joe Star- key replied on the popular new addition. “We are very happy with our performance as a first year sport. Though we are los- i ng talented seniors, we have a good group of underclass- men returning. Next year, as the sport grows, we hope to expand our schedule and also include a tourney. The varsity girls chalked up a 7-5-1 record. The spirited team played such Duneland Conference rivals as Portage and M.C. Rogers and tucked away two big wins toward the end of the season. The first was a defeat handed to M.C. Marquette by a score of 24-1. The second occurred at the last game against M.C. Rog- ers. The Raiders had to digest a 14-4 loss. The girls were an- chored by senior co-captains Sherrie Matthews and Laura Berndt. Sherrie and Laura were also the team’s most valuable players. In addition, these two girls had the high- est batting average (.400), the most runs scored (16), and the most hits (16). Phyllis Victor received the best mental atti- tude award, and Becky Ver- trees was the most improved player. Next year, coaches and players are hoping for more Duneland Conference teams to appear on the schedule. The outlook for future high school softball teams is on the upswing. Lookout Babe and Reggie, the women are stea- lin ’ the show! Varsity Softball Team— bottom row l-r: Diane Dimitri, Sandy Manis, Phyllis Vic- tor, Becky Vertrees, Rennae Eldred, Karen Huber. Row 2— Laura Berndt, Linda Scholtz, Patty McNally, Carol Lipke, Lise Gurgevich. Row 3— Andrea Berndt, Sherrie Matthews, Coach Starkey, Lisa Rusak, Debbie Oliver. Not pictured: Patty Spirovich, Vickie Vergin. Sherrie Matthews turns to the umpire for a safe or out decision. Girls Varsity Softball MHS OPP 16 T.F. North 6 3 Flossmore 3 1 T.F. South 7 7 Bl oom Trail 3 5 Rich East 6 1 (Double Header) 3 7 Crete-Monee 2 6 M.C. Rogers 12 7 Portage 10 24 M.C Marquette 1 19 M.C. Marquette 5 4 Portage 3 14 M.C. Rogers 4 Girls J.V Softball MHS OPP 19 T.F. North 0 15 T.F. South 4 2 Rich East 6 14 (Double Header) 2 20 Crete-Monee 1 1 Phyllis Victor eyes her target. Junior Varsity Softball Team — bottom row l-r: Jackie Neff, Renee Franz, Sue Fryer, Cindy Saliek, Lisa Mack. Row 2 — Laura LaMarca, Gigi Vergin, Judy Amaya, Leslie Lucas, Kathy Beckam. Row 3 — Debbie Trzaska, Desiree Baehler, Coach Laura Gutowski, Car- la Marson, Cheri Vermillion. 128 Sports New Varsity Sport Kicks Its Way Into M.H.S. Soccer Team— bottom row— I to r: Rob Stanbourough, Jeff Swike, Louciano Garcia, Mike Pearson, Bob Bustos, Scott Beaman, Andy Jackson. Row 2— Ray Cucus, Mike Sakalaris, Simo Ceko, Chris Dimos, Andy Speer, Mike Bianco. Row 3— Coach Furuness, Dan Adomovich, Rob Goad, Art Stefoski, Dominic Alaven- doni, Branko Jocic, Milorad Pokrafac, Dominic Paskea, Coach Mike Stojic. S peed, skill, and technique. That’s what soccer players are made of. Soccer is a quick moving, physically demanding game. The soccer athlete is always on the move. He’s got to be on his toes and ready to turn, block, or kick at any giv- en moment. This is the first year that soccer has been considered a varsity sport at Merrillville High. This year’s soccer team had an extremely successful season by finishing with a 10-2 mark. This gave the Pirates a second place in Dunelarnd Conference competition. The team had many players that were indispensable. But one man who was the most valuable player was Ray Cu- cusz. Of course, there’s al- ways room for improvement as Branko Jocic proved this to be true. He was the Pirates’ most improved player. Not blocking at the right time, kicking the ball out-of-bounds, or missing an easy goal can have a nega- tive effect on a player ' s mind. It can break all of the concen- tration that a player has. Andy Speer never let things like this affect his athletic abilities at soccer as he was the recipient of the best mental attitude award. All athletes, whether their sport is soccer or hockey or anything in between, like to be successful. They like to score as many points as pos- sible. Art Stefoski decided that he was going to give it his all as he scored the most goals for the team. Soccer is now an addition to the variety of sports that ath- letes at M.H.S. can choose from. It appears that soccer will soon be as familiar to high schools as football. Soccer Scores MHS 2 5 2 3 5 3 3 4 0 4 2 6 East Chicago Washington Hammond Tech Hammond Gavit Hammond High Hammond Morton Bishop Noll Hammond Clark Highland Portage Wirt Munster Andrean Simo Ceko grits his teeth as he tosses the ball back into the game. Andy Jackson and Coach Furuness discuss the team ' s strategy. Members of the team scramble into action for an offensive attack. Sports 129 Senior — more than just an ordinary word . . . J ust a word, but it symbolizes power and leadership; a class that students long await; the authority to be able to dic- tate orders; a feeling, a senior. This special word became the title for the class of 1981 in early September. It was because of the lead- ership of the senior class that the spirit of Merrillville High was rekindled. It all began Oc- tober 10, 1980, when sopho- mores, juniors, faculty, and the already rowdy seniors filled the gymnasium for Merrill- ville ' s “first” real pep session in a long time. The gym was decorated in purple and white and the walls were covered with signs. You somehow knew that this just wasn’t go- ing to be an ordinary pep ses- sion, and it wasn ' t! As the stu- dent body awaited anxiously for the activities to begin, con- fetti, toilet paper, and purple power towels filled the air. The excitement aroused each per- son spontaneously. As a result of this pep session, spirit was maintained throughout the school year at Merrillville High School. Senior — the title that every- one long awaits . . . CLASS OFFICERS: EARL CAPULI, MARY KINO, TOM HIGGINS, CHRIS LALIOS. JACKIE ABRAMSON, French Club 10; Powder Puff 11, 12; DAVE ADAMS, Swimming 9. 10, 11; Band 9; LARRY ADAMS, Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Swim- ming 9, 10, 11, 12; National Honor So- ciety 11, 12; Prom Court; SUSAN ADAMS, Sunshine Society 12; KEVIN ADLER, Soccer 10, 11, 12; Wrestling 9; RICK AESCHLIMAN, Band 9, 10, 11. 12; KIM AKERS, Girls Tennis 9, 10; Pow- der Puff 10, 11, 12; French Club 10; Thespians 10, 1 1; TOM ALLEN, Wres- tling 9. 10, 11, 12; Lettermen ' s Club 12; MARK AMAYA, Track 10, 11, 12; Cross Country 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; DARRYL ANDERSON, Choir 9. 10, 11, 12; Football 9; TIM ANDREY, Student Council 9; BLANCHE ANGELOV; 132 People TAMMY ARGEROPOLOS, Spanish Club 9; Tennis 9, 10, 11, 12; Basket- ball 10, 11; TONI ARTZ, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians 10, 11, 12; Velve- teens 12; BOB ASHLEY, Football 9; Swimming 9; JIM ASKREN, Football 9, 10; Track 9; Baseball 9; RICH AUS- TIN; LAURA AYDELOTTE, Volleyball 10; Track 10; Powder Puff 11; TERESA BADAR, Student Council 9, 1 1; Span- ish Club 10, 11, 12; Sunshine Society 11, 12; National Honor Society 1 1, 12; Thespians 12; Powder Puff 11, 12; JU- LIE BAN, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; NIS- BOVA Awards, 9, 10, 11; American Legion Award 9; Powser Puff 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Vo- calteens 12; Girls State Alternate; MI- CHELLE BARAN, Tennis 9, 10, 11, MVP Award, 12; Powder Puff 10, 12; Volleyball 11; Yearbook 11, 12; FHA Member; KEVIN BARCLAY, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12, Volcalteens, 10, 11, 12, Thespians 12, NISBOVA 9, 10, 11; LORRIE BARKER, Choir 9, 10; Span- ish Club 10; Powder Puff 10, 11; DOUG BARNACK, Baseball 9, 10. 1 1. 12; NANCY BARNES, Science Club 10, 11; CYNTHIA BASILE; CHRISTO- PHER BECKER; DENNY BENNETT, Football 10, 11, 12; Newspaper 9, 10, 11, 12; Wres- tling 1 1; Track 9; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Quill Scroll Honor Society 11, 12; LAURA BERNDT, Basketball 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Track 9, 10; Volleyball 1 1, 12; Powder Puff 10; DOUG BEST, Na- tional Honor Society 11, 12; SHARON BIANCHI, Cheerleading 9, 10, 11; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Student Council 9, 12; Pep Club 9, 10; NISBOVA 9, 10, 11, 12; Sophomore Class Secretary; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Yearbook 12; LISA BLAIR, Band 9; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 1 1, 12; Spanish National Honor Society 11, 12; DARIN BOLVIN, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; DEBBIE BOOKAS; KIRK BOONE; TAMMY BOWEN; JULIE BOWMAN; Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Powder Puff 10; Basketball 10; Track 10, 11, M.V.P., Mental Attitude Award: KATHY BOWMEN, Band 9, 10, 11; Spanish Club 10; KEN BOYD, Football 9; Track 9; KEVIN BOYD, Basketball 9; JOHN BRADY, Track 9, 10; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Vocalteens 1 1, 12; Thespi- ans 11. 12; KATHYN BRESICH, Choir 9; French Club 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; People 133 DANA BROOKS; CATHY BROWN, Powder Puff 10, 11; Spanish Club 10; MICHAEL BROWN; SCOTT BRUCE; LORA BRYANT, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Student Council 9; DAVE BRYNER, Choir 9; MARK BUB LIT2, Golf 9, 10, 11, 12; Band 9, 10 1 1; German Club 10, 11; National Hon or Society 12; CINDY BUCH FUEHRER, Powder Puff 11, 12; Span ish Club 12; JOHN BUKUR, Track 9 12; BRUCE BUNNELL; JEFF BUOSCIO; TRACY BURDITT, Basketball 10, 11, 12; Volleyball 11, 12; MELISSA BURELLI, Student Council 9, 1 1; Yearbook 9, 10, 11, 12; Quill Scroll 10, 1 1, 12; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Newspaper Staff 9; French Club 10; National Honor Society 11, 12; DAN BURKE; NANCY BURKHART, Student Council 9; Cheerleading 9, 10, 11; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Prom Queen; GINA CALDWELL, Student Council 9; Future Business Leaders of America 11; National Honor Society 11, 12; TONY CAMMARATA, Band 9, 10, 1 1, 12; LAURIE CANCHOLA, Track 9; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Thespians 11, 12; Velveteens 11; Vocalteens 12; NISBOVA 11, 12; Spanish Club 10; MELANIE CAN- DIANO, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Newspa- per 9; CATHERINE CAO, National Honor Society 1 1; STAN CAPUA, Swimming 9, 10, 11, 12; EARL CAPULI, Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Choir 9; Student Council 9; Ameri- can Legion Award 9; Spanish Club 10, 12; Class Treasurer 11, 12; National Honor Society 12; Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents; JOHN CARNIELLO, Baseball 9; CHERYL CARR, Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; 134 People Guys Catch the spirit W hat was different on the sidelines at the Varsity basketball games this year? Everything was the same, ex- cept for eight new additions to the cheerleading squad. These cheerleaders weren’t clad in the traditional pleated skirts and sweaters that the cheerleaders usually wear. In- stead, they had white painter pants and purple and white tops on. The reason? Merrill- ville High School had its first set of male cheerleaders since 1964. These seniors were really serious about cheerleading and helped put pride and spirit back in MHS. They practiced long and hard and made some pretty impres- sive mounts with the girl cheerleaders. Guy cheer- leaders are now a popular part of many high schools in the area and hopefully Merrillville High School will have a fun set of them next year, too! John O ' Connor, Ed Dixon, John Rid- dle, Dave Janizek, John Feczko, Bob Jensen, and Denny Bennett take a rest after an exhilarating first half. LAURA CARSTENSEN, Choir 9; Pow- der Puff 12; DONNA CARTER; MIKE CATENAZZO, Band 9, 10; TERRY CHADD, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; KAREN CHANDLER, Pep Club 9; NIS- BOVA 9, 10, 11, 12; Choir 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Vocalteens 11, 12; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Pom Pons 11, 12; Student Council 10, 11, 12; Student Council President 12; Yearbook 12; RENE CHARBONNEAU, Swimming 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 10; Pom Pons 12; Na- tional Honor Society 12; Student Council 12; JENNIFER CHIABAI, French Club 10; Student Council 10, 11; Powder Puff 11, 12; GEORGE CHRIST, Wrestling 9; Football 9; NANCY CHRISTOFF; KATHY CHRISTOPHER, National Honor Society 11; Quill Scroll; STEVE CIERNIAK, Football 9; Track 9, 10; STEPHANIE CIESIELSKI, French Club 10, 11, 12; Band 9; Quill Scroll 11, 12; Swimming 11, 12; SEAN CLAPP, Football 9, 10; Base- ball 9, 10, 1 1, 12; National Honor Soci- ety 11, 12; Secretary National Honor Society 12; CONSTANTINE COL- LAROS, Band 9, 10, 1 1 ;CINDYCONE, Powder Puff 10; French Club 10; Pom Pons 11, 12; Student Council 12; NANCY COOK, Spanish Club 10; KIM COOLEY, Golf Team 11, 12; JOYCE COREY, National Honor Society 11, 12; Future Homemakers of America People 135 CHRIS COSTAKIS; TERRY COSTNER; MICHELE COURTNEY; CATHY CRANDALL, Choir 9; MI- CHAEL DANIEL, Swimming 10, 11, 12; German Club 11, 12; Honor Soci- ety 12; American Legion Citizenship Award 9; KELLY DARNELL, Track 10, Choir 10. 11; DIANE DAVIS, Choir 9; Track 9, Vol- leyball 9, Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club Secretary 12; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Tennis 12; CHRIS DE LUCENAY, Cross Country 9; TAMMY DEMO; BRIAN DENTA; LEROY DEWAR; CHRISTINE DICKSON; DEBBIE DILLMAN, Band 9; SANDY DILLON; JOHN DIMOS, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; Stu- dent Council 11, 12; Football 9; Wres- tling 9; DENISE DIXON, Swimming 9; Band 9, 10; Spanish Club 11; EDWARD DIX- ON, Football 9, 10, 11 , 12; FELICIA DIXON, Track 9, 10, Powder Puff 10, 12; Student Council 11; French Club 10, French Club Secretary 11; Leafing hits Merrillville W hat do you do with all those leaves in your front lawn? It ' s a lot of work raking up all those mountains of leaves that fall off your trees and it’s a waste just to burn them or throw them away, so many Merrillville students have found a way to put all those leaves to use. Go leaf- ing! Leafing became very pop- ular this past Fall and has seemed to have replaced tee- peeing altogether, although some unlucky houses had un- fortunately gotten both. What does one need to go leafing? Of course, leaves are first on the list. If a satisfac- tory job is to be done, at least forty bags should be used. But that certainly isn ' t the limit. Next, gather up a lot of friends who want to have some fun, pile them all into a large car or truck and you are on your way. For all of us who got leafed this past year, we’d like to thank the following seniors for doing our houses: Ed Dixon, Jerry Mendoza, Mike Sour- onis, Tim Wolf, Bob Orosz, Carl Wiggand, Mike McGhan, Andy Manis, Gordon Sunny, Greg Macky, and anyone else who was involved. Just remember, it was fun leafing some unsuspecting person ' s house, but it wasn ' t any fun getting leafed! Melissa Burelli ' s house the morning after. 136 People MIKE DJURICH, JR., Track 9; News- paper 11, 12; Photographer 9, 11; Head Photographer 12; LINDA DOLCH; MARIE DOMONKOS, Span- ish Club 1 1; Girls Glee Club 12; JEFF DORNBURG, Football 9, 10, 1 1 ; Bas- ketball 9; Band 9; Spanish Club 10, 11; DAPHNE DUCK, Cheerleading 9; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Pom Pons 12; Student Council 10; German Club 10; Thespians 10; MARY DUDAK, Powder Puff 10, 11; Pom Pons 1 1, 12; Student Council 12; PATRICIA DUDAK, Cheerleading 9; Choir 9; Tennis 10, 11, 12; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Student Council 12; National Honor Society 12; MELISSA DZYACKY, National Honor Society 11, 12; President of French Club 12; TROY EDWARDS; LAURA EICH, Choir 9, 1 1, 12; Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12; Sunshine Society 10, 11, 12; Ger- man 10; Thespians 11, 12; Velveteens 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; DEBBIE ELSNER; DONNA ENGEL, Track 9, 10; Gymnastics 9, 10, 11; Choir 9, 11, 12; Cheerleading 11, 12; Pom Pons 10; Prom Court; Homecom- ing Court; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Yearbook 11. 12; AMY ENGLE- BRIGHT, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; German Club 10; Thespians 10, 11, 12, Presi- dent of Thespians 12; Velveteens 1 1; Vocalteens 12; Future Teachers of America 12; SARAH EYRICH, MARJIE FABRICI, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 10; Vocalteens 11, 12; Thespi- ans 12; National Honor Society; NANCY FARGO, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Flag Corps 11, 12; Co-captain of Flag Corps 12; Sunshine Society 11, 12; Future Homemakers of America 11, 12; President 12; JOHN FECZKO, Basketball 9, German Club 10, Sci- ence Club 11; Track 11, 12; DARLA FEMIAK; LISA FENECK, Track 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; Powder Puff 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; MARK FIACABLE, Football 9, 10; People 137 High School Memories: W ell seniors — this is ii. This is your last year at Merrillville High School. How does it feel? This will be your final year as a class together. You will always remember some of those high school memories, some of those spe- cial people and special friends. Even those teachers that helped you when the times got tough. Remembering . . . after high school many of those once seniors will be off on the road to success, look- ing for a future. You will often picture those familiar faces and wonder when you will see them again. Finally, you will be off on your own, on the road of many adventures — Always wondering which way to turn. — Best of Luck — Senior Cindy Cone and Sherri Minton are ready to perform during half-time 138 People TONY FIGUEROA, Swimming 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, 1 1, 12; THOMAS FISHER; KELLY FISTUSIS; STACIE FLYNN, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Student Council 10; Powder Puff 10, 1 1 ; MARLA FODOR, Cheerleading 10; Powder Puff 12; JONI FORBES; KAY FOTINAS; DAVID FRANK; BECKY FOSSEY; DONALD FREEMAN; CHARLES FREST; JILL FRYER, Band 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Spanish Club 10; National Honor Society 1 1 ; STEVE FUGATE; VALER- IE GALLO, Lew Wallace High School 9, 10, 11; Powder Putt 12; BILL GALLO, Cross Country 9, 10, 11, 12; MVP award 11; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; THEOFILOS GALOOZIS; JOHN GARDEN; AURORA GARZA, Track 9; Choir 9, 11, 12; Velveteens 11, 12; Thespians 11, 12; Girl ' s Glee 10; Spanish Club 10; LUCIANO GARZA, Soccer 11, 12; TIM GAVELEK, Football 9. 10; Wres- tling 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9; TONY GAWRYSIAK, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Band President 12; Newspaper 11; German Club 12; RICH GEEZE; LAU- RA GILL, French Club 11, Sunshine Society 12; Softball 12; TOM GILL, Chess Club 9; KIM GILTZ, Spanish Club 1 1; Powder Puff 12; MICHELLE GLATT, Gymnas- tics 9, 10; Cheerleading 10, 11; Pow- der Puff 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 12; Student Council 11; KATHI GONZA- LEZ; SCOTT GOODWIN, Band 9, 10; LISA GORGAS; JUDY GRABEK, Cheer- leading 9; Choir 9; Powder Puff 11, 12; DEBBIE GREEN, Track 9; Spanish Club 10, 1 1, 12; CHIP GROFF; CARO- LYN GROSE, Golf Team 9, 10, 1 1. 12; Thespians 11; Student Council Vice- President 12; Velveteens 11; People 139 COLETTE GUIP; MERRY GULLIVER; TOM GULOTTA, Basketball 9, 10, 11; Football 9; Track 9; LISA GURGE- VICH, Cheerleading 9, 10; Student Council 9, 10; Track 9; Pep Club 9; Class Treasurer 10; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Prom Court 11; Homecoming Court 12; RICH GUTJAHR; JEFF HACKER, Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9; Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; TANIA HALLAM, NISBOVA 9, 10, 11, 12; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Sophomore Play 10; Review 10; Velveteens 11; ISBOVA 11, 12; Vocalteens 12; Pom Pons 12; Powder Puff 12; KEN HAN- COCK, Cross Country 9, Baseball 9, 10; American Legion Award 9; Nation- al Honor Society 11, 12; LAURA HANSBURY, Student Council 9. Pow- der Puff 10, 11; KURT HARMAN; JANIE HARPER, Track 9. 10, 11, 12; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12, Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; SHAWN HAPER; CHERYL HARRISON; LISA HART; JENNIFER HASTINGS, Powder Puff 11, 12; BOB HATCH, Football 9, 10; Track 10; DAVE HEISER, National Honor So- ciety 11, 12; BARB HELWIG, Choir 9, 10, 11; Swimming 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10; National Honor Society 11. 12; MARK HENRY; LISA HIGGINS; What’s In A Name W hat’s in a name you ask. If you think nothing, think again, and look at the person that is walking in front of you. If he or she is like the majority of the people, then he or she will have someone’s name across the back of his pants or on his shirt. And more than likely it won ' t be their own. Why, you ask are people so set on wearing designer brand clothing? The designer craze started last year with Gloria Vanderbilt and Calvin Klein jeans and clothing styles mo- nopolizing the fashion market. Everywhere, people of all ages, sizes, and sex could be seen with these names on their bodies. Soon the rest of the fashion world caught on and new names such as Bill Blass, Jordache, Yves St. Lauraint, and Sasson started popping up all over. Not only did designer shirts and jeans gain popularity, but also anything else that people would buy with a name on it. Things such as underwear, socks, perfume, make-up, and, believe it or not, even blue-jean Calvin Klein diapers are being manufactured! People who buy these fash- ions have turned them into a status symbol. The idea seems to be that anybody who’s anyone should own a pair of designer jeans. Design- er clothing has become so ac- ceptable in our society that if you went someplace some- what fancy and you had on a nice blazer and a pair of de- signer jeans, no one would give it a second thought; whereas, if you didn’t have for- mal attire on a few years ago you would surely have been an outcast. Will this name craze last for- ever? Will the plainspocket jeans ever come back? Who knows with the constantly changing styles what will be popular next year. Already this year the preppy look has taken a strong hold in the fashion world along with “army” styles and just plain old col- lege t-shirts. TOM HIGGINS, Football 9; Wrestling 9; French Club 11, 12; Senior Class President; National Honor Society 1 1, 12; CHARLA HINES, Powder Puff 12; DAVE HINKEL; SHARI HOEKSTRA; NANCY HOL- DERMAN, NISBOVA 9, 10, 11, 12; Choir 9. 10; Vocalteens 1 1, 12; Thes- pians 1 1, 12; Sunshine Society 1 1, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Speech Debate Club 12; JOHN HOLLAND; LESLIE HOUCHIN, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; Future Home- makers of America 1 2; DAWN HOWE, Tennis 1 1, 12; Powder Puff 11, 12; Fu- ture Teachers of America 12; KATHY HUBER, Volleyball 9, 10, 11, 12; Choir 9; American Legion Award 9; National Honor Society 11, 12; Softball 12; ANDREA HUDOCK, Choir 9; Year- book 9; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Na- tional Honor Society 11, 12; KELLY HURLBURT, Volleyball 9, 10, 11, 12; Pom Pons 11, 12; Pep Club 12; M Club 12; DIRK HUTCHISON, Football 9, 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; American Legion Award 9; German Club 10; National Honor Society 11, 12; Swimming 12; M Club 12; GREG HUTSON; DIANE IANNESSI, Yearbook 9, 11, 12; Powder Puff 11, 12; Spanish Club 11, 12; FORREST ILLES, Wrestling 9, 10; Football 9; DON IPPALITA; JEFF IRONS, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Soccer 10; Thespians 10; Yearbook 12; JODY IRWIN; People 141 JAMES JACKSON, Soccer 10, 1 1, 12; Band 10, 11; JEFF JAMOROZ, Foot- balls, 10, 11 , 12; Golf 9, 10, Wres- tling 11; TAMMY JANDURA; DAVE JANIZEK, Valedictorian, Golf 9, 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; KIM JANKOWSKI; VERONICA JANKOWSKI, Spanish Club 10; DOUG JATCZAK, Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Swimming 9, 10; Ski Club 11, 12; ROBERT JENSEN, 9, 10, Track 9; Yearbook 11, 12; Spanish Club 12; NICK JIMENEZ; JAKIE JOHNSON, Prom Court; MARGRET JOHNSON, Band 9, 10 11, 12; Choir 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Flags 1 1 Diving 11, 12; TIM JOHNSON, Foot ball 9; Baseball 9, 10; Soccer 9, 10 LINDA JOHNSTON, Valedictorian; National Honor Society 12; BRUCE JONES, Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Wres- tling 9, 10, 11, 12; National Honor So- ciety 11, 12; ED JONES, Football 9; SANDY JONU- SAS, Choir9; Track 9; Powder Puff 10, 11 , 12 ; GINA JULOSKI, National Honor Soci- ety 12; DOUG JURASEVICH, Base- ball 9. 10, 11; 142 People DEBBIE KACMAR; ED KALLAS; RHONDA KALUE; MARIA KAMBOURIS; JIM KARAGAS; JIM KARAS; Spring break ’81 W hat did many Merrillville students do over this past year’s spring vacation? Those who stayed at home took advantage of sleeping in late. A few days of eighty de- gree weather gave many the opportunity to catch a few rays of sun. At night, parties of all kinds were thrown. These included parties at Stoney Run County Park, the Y W Drive- in, the beach, and also the many that were held at several people’s houses. Those who missed vacation activities back here in Merrill- ville were probably on vaca- tion somewhere else. Tropical spots such as California, Tex- as, and the most popular, Flor- ida, were sights of endless beaches filled with people basking in the hot sun. Many Merrillville seniors who vaca- tioned in Florida did other things besides laying out. They also went sight seeing during the day and dancing and partying every evening. When these golden brown va- cationers came back to excit- ing Merrillville, Indiana, they made everyone else look like ghosts! Spring break ' 81 was fun for everyone, regardless of where he or she spent it. Rick Rhodes, Mary Dudak, Kathy Szmagaj, Kathleen Tournai, and Jen- nifer Chiabai enjoy the Florida sun while relaxing on Clearwater Beach. People 143 SCOTT KASTNER, Baseball 9; Bas- ketball 9; Golf 12; FRANK KATRIS, Football 9, Track 9; Newspaper 11, 12; Quill Scroll 11, 12; National Hon- or Society 1 1, 12; MARY KINO, Choir 9; Student Council 9, 10; NISBOVA 9; American Legion Award 9; French Club 10, 11, 12; French Club Vice- President 11; Treasurer 12; Senior Class Vice-President 12; National Honor Society 12; Vice-President Na- tional Honor Society 12; USA KALAZURA: MARK KLEIN, Football 9, 10; Track 9; RICK KNOPF; LINDA KOELLING; DENISE KOTTAR- IDIS, Choir 9, 10, 1 1, 12; French Club 10, 1 1 ; GREG KOUVELAS, Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9; National Hon- or Society 12; STEVE KRESIK, Football 9; GARY KRIADIS; LAZO KRSTEVSKI, Lew Wallace 9, 10, 11; Basketball 12; Na- tional Honor Society 12; MICHELLE KRUTZ; DAVE KUN- OVSKI, Basketball 9, 10; Baseball 9; Football 12; Track 12; SONIA KUN- OVSKI; STEVE KUNOVSKI; LINDA KURTH, Cheerleading 9; MARIA KYRES, Choir 9; Yearbook 9; Student Council 10; French Club 10, 11, 12; Treasurer French Club 11; Debating Team 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Government and Econ — Grin and bear it S enior year — fun filled, easi- est classes, early dismiss- al. It all sounds like a lot of fun. After all, it’s the year that you’ve been working so hard for and waiting so long for. You’ve been planning for the year for such a long time. You’ll either take early dis- missal all year or graduate mid-term. Your course selec- tion won’t include any classes that are harder than Kiddie Lit- erature. So in other words, you ' re planning on sliding through the year until that glo- rious day of FREEDOM, other- wise known as commence- ment. When you walk into the counselors’ office and you dis- cuss this great plan, some- thing completely unexpected is going to pop up and hit you in the face, something that just can’t fit into your divine plan. Your counselor will break it to you slowly; either you’re going to have to go to school all day or drop Kiddie Literature! You’ve left out those two re- quired courses; Government and Economics! Sorry to burst your bubble, but it’s true. You can’t graduate until you passed not one but both of these classes. And to confuse you even more, you even have to make the choice between Consumer and Theory Eco- nomics. What a drag. But heh, what are you going to do? You’ve just got to grin and bear it and hope that you can keep your eyes open in these exciting classes. Scott Kastner shows definite interest in Econ class while doing his Geome- try. 144 People CINDY LACH; JANET LAGENOCK, Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Student Coun- cil 10; Pep Club 12; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12 . CHRISTINE LALIOS, Cheerleading 9; Tennis 10, 11, 12; Junior Class Secre- tary; Senior Class Secretary; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Student Council 9; Choir 9; National Honor Society 11, 12; RON LAMB; VAL LANDERS, LINDA LANE; DENISE LARSEN; LISA LEMSTER; LAURIE LENNON; VALERIE LENTINI, Lew Wallace 9, 10, 11; Powder Puff 12; VIKKY LEONARD, Band 9, 10, 1 1, 12; German Club 12; SANDI LEONE, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Yearbook 9; Pow- der Puff 10, 11, 12; Track 10, 11;LISA LEWAN, Swimming 9, 10, 11; year- book 9; Student Council Treasurer 12; National Honor Society 11. 12; Pow- der Puff 12; LARRY LEWANDOWSKI, Thespians 10, 11, 12; Vocalteens 12; Choir 11, 12; MARK LIPTON, Golf 10, 11, 12; Student Council 10; German Club 10, 11,12; President German Club 1 1, 12; National Honor Society 12; LINDA Ll- SEK, Powder Puff 1 1 . 1 2; TIM LLOYD, Ski Club 12; Spanish Club 12; DAWN LODA, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians 10, 12; Powder Puff 12; People 145 That special weekend A fter an enchanted evening of dancing and romancing, not to mention wining and din- ing, many Merrillville High School seniors made their prom weekend complete by going to someplace special the day after prom. Weeks of planning went into making these two days as memorable as possible. Unfortunately, it went by all too quickly for al- most everyone. Many found it hard to get everything ready the next morning after having little or no sleep at all. Packed in the trunks of cars were cool- ers filled with assorted bever- ages, large baskets packed for a picnic lunch, blankets, frizbees, baseballs and bats, footballs, and anything else that would come in handy to make this day more enjoyable. Popular spots to go the day after prom would include such parks as Turkey Run State Park, Starved Rock State Park in Illinois, and the Dunes National Lakeshore. Some seniors spent the day in the big city of Chicago, sightsee- ing and going to all the inter- esting places that the windy city has to offer. Others went to Marriott’s Great America, which offers thrilling rides and quaint souvenir shops. Being a senior means knowing how to have a great time and every senior had a blast wherever he went during that special weekend. SANDY LEONE, DAVE FRANK, MIKE DJURICH, JR., AND ANGIE WINTER ENJOY THEIR PICNIC AT GREAT AMERICA. YVONNE LOPEZ; DIANNE LORENZO, Swimming 10, 11; Powder Puff 12; LISA LUCAS, Choir 9; Volleyball 10. 11 ; CARMEN LUNA, Powder Puff 10, 12; Yearbook 11, 12; Spanish Club 10; ERIC LUNSFORD, Football 9, 10; KIM MACHIA JAMIE MACK, Wrestling 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Football 9. 10, 11, 12; KAREN MA- CHANOS, Cheerleading 9; Band 9; Powder Puff 10; Thespians 12; News- paper Staff 12; Student Council 10; French Club 10, 12; Spanish Club 1 1; Yearbook 12; National Honor Society 11. 12; GREG MACKEY, Track 9. 11; Choir 9; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Bas- ketball 9, 10, 11. 12 JEFF MACKULAK; KATHY MADERA; PHIL MAICHER, Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Baseball 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Class Vice- President 10; Prom King KATHY MAJOR, Track 9; Powder Puff 10, 11; Spanish Club 10; MIKE MA- LENOCK, Swimming 9; Yearbook 9; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club Vice-President 12; Vocalteens 10, 11, 12; NISBOVA 9, 10, 11; Nation- al Honor Society 11, 12; ROB MA- LONEY, Baseball 9, 10 RUDY MANCE; JIM MANGIONE; ANDY MANIS, Football 9, 10, 11, 12, Co-Captain Basketball 9, 10, 11; Baseball 9; Track 9 146 People . v BILIANA MANIVILOVSKI, French Club 10, 1-1, 12; President French Club 11; National Honor Society 11, 12; JANE MARTIN; DAWN MAR- TINEZ; FABIAN MARTINEZ, Band 9. 10, 11, 12; Football 9, 10;Track9, 10; Soccer 1 1, 12; Spanish Club 12; JOE MARTINEZ DAWN MARYONOVICH, Choir 9, 10; SCOTT MATHEWS, Football 9, 10; Wrestling 11; LORI MATHIS; TIM MATHIS, Football 9, 10; Basketball 9; Yearbook 12; SHERRIE MATTHEWS, Volleyball 9, 10, 11. 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Tennis 9; Softball 12 ANTHONY MAYER; NEIL McANALLY, Tennis 9, 10, 11; Chess Club 10; De- bate Team 11; CATHY McCORMICK; KEVIN MCDONALD; MIKE McGHAN DAN McGREGOR; BRIAN McGUIRE, Basketball 9; Football 9; GEORGE McHENRY; KELLY McLAUGHLIN, Swimming9, 10, 1 1, 12; MIKE McNAL- LY PEGGY McNARY, 9, 10, 11, 12; AN- DREW MEDANICH; GERRY MENDO- ZA; PHIL MESARCH TOM METCALF, Football 9; Student Council Treasurer 9; SHARON MET- ROS, Cheerleading 10, 11, 12; Stu- dent Council 10, 1 1, 12; Choir 10, 1 1; Velveteens 12; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; PAUL METTIN; DAN MICKEY, Yearbook 9; GINGER MIKOLICS, Powder Puff 12 MARGIE MILAKOVICH, Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 11; JULIE MILTEER, Spanish Club 10; SHERRI MINTON, Powder Puff 11, 12; Spanish Club 11, 12; Student Council 12; Pom Pons 12; JERRY MISKUF; JEFF MOORE, Football 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Wres- tling 9, 10; Soccer 9, 10; Yearbook 12 LORI MOORE; ROBERT MOORE; KRISTIN MROZ; MARK MUMMEY, Football 9, 10; MIKE MURPHY LORI MYATOVICH SHAYNE MYERS ED NADOLSKI 148 People STEVE NEALON, Tennis 9, 10, 11, 12; LISA NIXON, Spanish Club 10, 1 1, 12; PETE NOMMENSEN, Football 9 LORI NORRIS; NANCY NOVOTNY, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Choir 9; Student Council 9; MELANIE NOWAK, Future Homemakers of America 10 MARYBETH O’BRIAN, Track 9; JOHN O’CONNOR, Basketball 9; Football 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Track 9, 10; VALERIE OLI- VER, Yearbook 9; National Honor So- ciety 11, 12; Spanish Club 12 PAT OLOVICH; BOB OROZ, Football 9, 11, 12; Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12 SUSAN OROSZ; CRAIG ORTEN, Football 9, 10 TRACY OTTERBACHER, Choir 9, 10, Vocalteens 11, 12; NISBOVA 9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians 10, 11, 12; Sun- shine Society 10, 11, 12; Future Teachers of America 12; GINGER PALMER; Busted! I t’s a Saturday afternoon, and you and a group of friends have decided to go out and get rowdy. This Saturday was planned out just for you and your buddies, which means all your girlfriends were left at home. Going down state to such colleges as Purdue, Ball State, and especially Indiana, will make the trip exciting. Ac- tivities on the way down will include jamming to the radio, mooning various vehicles, and just plain partying, not to men- tion waving at truck drivers. If, by chance, you happen to be the unfortunate victim of the Indiana State Police, don ' t expect too much courtesy from them. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done to be pulled over, because whatever you have done, it will be treated like you’ve committed a feder- al offense! Just hope that when you make your one phone call to your parents, they’ll be understanding. After all, you’re a senior! The Indiana State Police finally catch up with the notorious Denny Bennett. People 149 DAWN PANNING; ANTHONY PARINI; KEITH PATTERSON; TIM PATZ, Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10; Baseball 9, 10 JOE PAWLAK, Football 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Wrestling 9; Student Council 9; MARCY PEFLEY, Choir 9; Student Council 9; Powder Putt 10, 11, 12; JIM PESCHKE JEFF PETERS, Track 9, 10; Football 9, 10; Swimming 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 12 LISA PHEANIS; SUE PHILLIPS; SHARON PIENTA, Choir 9; GREG PITTMAN 150 People THEODORA POPONAS, National Honor Society 11, 12; JULIE PORTER, Choir 9; Student Council 10; GARY POSS DENNIS POTURALSKI; JACK POV- LOCK; TED POXON GEORGE PRIMICH, Football 9, 10; Baseball 10; SUE RACHFORD; DON RAEHL DEAN REGON; SHERRY RALPH, Band 9, 10, 11; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Student Council 10; TONY RA- MON, Swimming 10 ANDY RAMUSCAK; STEVE RATA- JEC, Football 9; BRUCE RAYSON SHERRYL REDER; SCOTT REEVES; ELIZABETH REGAN, French Club 9; National Honor Society 11; Chess Club 10, 11 Monday Morning Blues It ' s 7:50, school has just be- gun, and you’re late again! It ' s Monday; what do you expect? You have the typical case of the Monday Morning Blues. You had a pretty busy week- end and you’re not ready for the week to begin again. What kind of excuse shall you use for being late — flat tire, car wouldn’t start, jammed lock- er? These are some typical excuses Merrillville High School students use. Monday must be the worst day of the week. Every Mon- day you can usually expect crabby teachers, tired stu- dents, and tons of homework. Teachers usually pull pop quizzes on Mondays because they know that no one has done his homework on the weekends. Mondays probably seem bad because you have to go through a whole week before Friday, and the weekend seems so far away! While sitting in class on a Monday morning, you’re anx- ious for the weekend to arrive. Anticipating Fridays and all the planning you’ve done, you look forward to parties, dates, friends, drive-in movies and college campus visits. Finally, the week goes by. Time for your great weekend to start. As soon as you start to get rowdie, it ' s already Sun- day night and back to the books for another week ahead. If only there were a day be- tween Sunday and Monday! People 151 What will you do now? T his question goes through every senior’s mind. Along with graduating comes the worries of preparing for col- lege or finding a job. Will I ever get this application fin- ished?” Will I get accepted at this college? or Will I get hired for this job?” These are just some of the questions that float through many senior ' s minds. Some students have their future already planned for them, while others are still thinking how they want to spend the rest of their lives. Being out of high school for good gives seniors the feeling of adulthood and leadership. They aren’t considered chil- dren anymore. They will now have many responsibilities to uphold and achieve. These seniors will always carry with them the memories of their thirteen years of schooling, the friends they’ve spent times with and told their many secrets to, and the teachers they’ve liked and disliked. They will always re- member and look back on those times as they carry on their future. Seniors inspect their tassel and cap and gown after receiving it before graduation. DON REIBLY; PATTI REIMER; BRY- AN REINHART, Choir 9, 10; Thespi- ans 10, 11, 12; Vocalteens 10, 11, 12 RICK RHODES, Wrestling 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 9, 10; Student Council 12; Spanish Club 12; DANA RICE; DAVE RICHARDS, Basketball 9; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Wrestling 10, 11; Choir 9, 10 , 11 , 12 JIM RICHMOND, Football 9; JOHN RIDDLE, Football 9, 10; Basketball 9; Baseball 9, 10, 12; German Club 10; LAURA RING, Spanish Club 10; Pow- der Puff 10, 12 152 People SANDY ROBERSON; DAVE ROBIN- SON, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians 10, 11, 12; German Club 10, 11, 12; Treasurer 11, 12; Student Council 10; National Honor Society 11, 12; DOUG ROBINSON, Band 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Thes- pians 10, 11, 12; NISBOVA 9, 1 1; Ger- man Club 10, 11, 12; Vice-President 11, 12; Student Council 10; FRANK ROBINSON; JAY ROBISON, Football 9; Swimming 9, 10; Diving 11, 12 SABRINA RODRIGUEZ, Student Council 9; Powder Puff 12; CHARLES RUMBUT; MITCH RUTHKAY, Football 9; Diving 11; GABINO SAAVEDRA; HELEN SABO MARK SALAPSKI; TONY SALCEDO, Cross Country 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10; Swimming 9; MAY SARANTIS, French Club 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Powder Puff 1 1; LORI SATKA; MARIA SATTLER, Powder Puff 12 TONY SCHMIDT; SHARON SHOON, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Student Council 9, 10; Powder Puff 12; MIKE SCHREINER; RIC SCHUSTER, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Vocalteens 10, 11, 12; Thespians 10, 11, 12; NISBOVA 9, 10, 11, 12; GWEN SCOTT, Spanish Club 10; National Honor Society 12 TERESA SCOTT, Future Homemak- ers of America, Secretary 11, 12; CE- CILE SEBASTIAN, Spanish Club 12; SCOTT SEITZINGER; HELEN SHARPE, Choir9, 10; DAWN SHERCK ROSEMARIE SHOOTER, Swimming 9, 10, 11, 12; Co-Captain 11; National Honor Society 12; TIM SHORT, Foot- ball 9; Basketball 9. 10; Golf 9. 10. 11. 1 2; National Honor Society 1 1 ; ALLAN SIERKOWSKI, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9; Thespians 10, 11, 12, Vice- President 12; ZORINE SIMIC, Choir 9, 10, 1 1, 12; French Club 10, 11; Velve- teens 11. 12; TOM SLIWA, Chess Club 9 People 153 DEBBIE SMITH; PAUL SMITH, Thes- pians 10, 11, 12; National Honor Soci- ety 11, 12; French Club 11; RORY SMITH, Football 9, 10; Basketball 9; TOM SMITH, Swimming 9, 10, 1 1, 12; DEANNE SMOLNICKY KARRIE SNEIDERWINE; DON SNE- MIS, Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 9, 10, 11; Spanish Club 11, 12, President 12; National Honor Society 12; DAVE SOKOL; JOE SOLICH, Swimming 9; Football 9; BARB SOLIVAIS MIKE SOURONIS, Football 9; Basket- ball 9. 10, 11, 12; Baseball 10, 11; DIANE SOVLJANSKI, Newspaper 9; Choir9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians 10, 11, 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; CINDY SOWLES; VICKI SPAK, Powder Puff 11, 12; JULIE SPANGLER ANDY SPEER; CATHY SPICER; PAT- TY SPIROVICH, Cheerleading 9; Pow- der Puff 10, 11, 12; Pom Pons 1 1, 12; CRAIG SPRINGMAN, Football 9; RICH ARD SPURR, Wrestling 9 ROB STANBOROUGH, Soccer 10, 1 1 , 12; DAVE STARKO ABBY STAUFFER; LOUIE STEFANO- VIC, Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Soccer 10. ORCE STEFOSKI SHEILA STEININGER; STEVE STEIN- INGER, Football 9; DAN STOJAN- OVSKI, National Honor Society 11; JIM STONE; LORA STURTRIDGE, Choir 9; Powder Puff 10, 1 1, 12; Bas- ketball 11, 12 154 People Senior Dance Boogie, oogie, get down — A popular pastime, the dance. Whether students preferred disco, hard rock, or soft rock, there was something that ap- pealed to their tastes at one time or another. On Saturday, May 16, the Merrillville High School Senior Class officers sponsored a dance for all seniors of the class of ’81. The sound sys- tem of L L Mobil Disco was the source of music at the sen- ior dance. Refreshments were provided for everyone. Since this was the last op- portunity to attend a social high school function, many seniors took advantage of this chance to talk with friends, dance, and just have a good old time. All of these seniors enjoyed this dance since this would be the final school func- tion together as the class of ’81. JOHN O’CONNER AND DONNA EN- GEL dance to the music at the Senior Dance. WENDY SUM, Golf 9, 10, 1 1 ; Spanish Club 10, 11; National Honor Society 11, 12; GORDON SUNNY, Football 9. 10, 11, 12; Wrestling 9; Track 9, 10; National Honor Society 12; SHARI SU- ZICH, Band 9, 10, 11; Flags 11 SANDY SWANSON, Cheerleading 9; Powder Puff 10, 1 1. 12; Pom Pons 11; JEFF SWIKE, Track 9; Band 9; News- paper 12; DARLENE SKLARSKI, Choir 9, 10; Volleyball 9; Powder Puff 10, 12 KATHY SZMAGAJ, Track 9; Pom Pons 10, 11, 12; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; CATHY SZOCKA, Powder Puff 12; Future Homemakers of America; CHARLES TALLY, Chess Team 9; People 155 ANITA TANTS; TINA TEETS RANDY TIFFANY; DESA TISMA, Spanish Club 10, 11, 12; Powder Pufl 10; National Honor Society 12 CATHY TKACH; JENNIFER TOBY, Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Thespians 1 1; Vo- calteens 12 MARY LYNN TOMBERS, Golf 9, 10, 11,12; Basketball 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Track 9, 10, 1 1, 12; TERRI TOMMASI, Bas- ketball 9; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 11, 12; TONI TOMMASI, Basketball 9; Powder Puff 10, 1 1, 12; Spanish Club 12; DONNA TOMONDI, Tennis 10, 11; JUL TONETSKI DORIS TORRES; KATHLEEN TOUR- NAI, Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Volleyball 10; Golf 11, 12; TUAN TOWNSEND, Baseball 9, 10; Golf 11, 12; BARB TRESKOVICH, Choir 9; Powder Puff 12; JON TRUCHAN CINDY TURNER; TAMMY TURNER; CAROL URBAN, Powder Puff 11, 12; LORI URYCKI, Choir 9; JOHN UTPA- TEL 156 People GREG VAJNER; CONNIE VALDES, Photography Club 9; Choir 1 1, 12; Fu- ture Homemakers of America 12; KA- REN VALENCIA, Powder Putt 11, 12 KATHY VALENCIA, Powder Putt 10, 11,12; ED VARGAS; TOULA VASOS, Powder Puff 10, 11. 12 VICKIE VERGIN, Basketball 9, 10, 1 1 , 12; Volleyball 11, 12; Powder Puff 10; Softball 12; KIM VICKROY, Band 9, 10; Cheerleading 10, 11, 12; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; National Honor Soci- ety 11, 12; PHYLLIS VICTOR, Basket- ball 10, 11, 12; Softball 12 DAN VIDIMOS, Golf 10, 1 1 ; Swimming 10, 11, 12; DAVID VIRGO; TIM VIS- LOSKY, Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Bas- ketball 9; Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12 JAMES VOLK; JASMINA VRANIS- KOSKI; PAM WADE, Band 9, 10; Newspaper 10; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12 MIKE WALLACE, Track 9; Cross Country 9; WENDY WARMINSKI, Choir 9, 11, 12; STEVE WARREN, Football 9, 10; Basketball 9; Baseball 9, 10, 11; Band 9; National Honor So- ciety 12 The Road Not Taken T wo roads diverged in a yel- low wood, And sorry I could not travel both, And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the under- growth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that, the pass- ing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black, Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the dif- ference. — Robert Frost People 157 Yama — The Universal Word. W ha, is the true meaning behind this word. Only a select few know. To some the mean- ing is fantastic, to others it means spirit. But, there are many hidden meanings behind this word that some will never know. This word symbolizes the class of ’81. Throughout the school year it was heard in the halls, in the classrooms, dur- ing pep sessions, and even at graduation. Although, the sen- iors will never again be togeth- er as one class, this word will always keep them together. Even though this word is as- sociated with the class of ’8 1 , it has been said that this word will carry on through the class of ' 82 and ' 83. This will hope- fully become a tradition of Merrillville High School. No one really knows its ex- act origin, but nevertheless, this word will be carried on for many years. But, who knows, maybe someday it will appear in Webster’s New World Dic- tionary. LISA WEBB; NANCY WEBSTER, Powder Puff 10. 11, 12; Spanish Club 11; SCOTT WHITWORTH SHERRYL WHITWORTH, Powder Puff 11, 12; National Honor Society 11; CARL WIGGAND; GREG WILBURN, Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Wrestling 9, 10; Track 9 CATHY WILK, French Club 10; Pow- der Puff 11; JANIS WILSON, Thespi- ans 10, 11, 12; French Club 11, 12; TIM WING ANGIE WINTER, Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Yearbook 12; TIM WOLF, Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Mr. Football 12; Wres- tling 9, 10, 1 1, 12; LISA WOOD, Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Yearbook 9; Powder Puff 10, 11, 12; Golf 10, 11, 12; Sun- shine Society 11, 12; Velveteens 12 TAMMIE YASELSKY, Cheerleading 9, 10, 11; Powder Puff 10; Prom Court; DOUG YOUNG, Baseball 9; Football 9; BRYAN YOUNG, Baseball 9; Foot- ball 10; Chess 9; Spanish Club 12 ROBERT YUGO; TOM YURCHAK; MARK ZAJACK 158 People ■ MIKE RODD PAULA ZANDERS, Choir 9; MARK ZELLERS; ANGIE ZERVOS, National Honor Society 11. 12; JOHN ZOLCAK, Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; MONICA AR- RENDONDO People 159 MERRILLVILLE NAMES TOP TEN PERCENT Melissa Burelli Earl Capuli Rene Charbonneau Kathy Christopher 160 People Laura Eich Margie Fabrici Dave Heiser Melissa Dzywacky Barbra Helwig People 161 TOP TEN PERCENT (Con’t.) Mary Kino Christine Lalios Greg Kouvelas Lisa Lewan Lazo Krstevski Maria Kyres Mark Lipton Karen Mackanos Mike Malenock David Robinson Biliana Manivilovski Doug Robinson Valerie Oliver May Sarantis Theodora Poponas Rosemarie Shooter 162 People Tim Short Paul Smith Don Snemis Andy Speer Angie Zervos Diane Sovljanski People 163 Wendy Sum Elizabeth Tisma Cathy Tkach Senior Elections T he senior class of Merrill- ville High School has cer- tain traditions that are carried on each year, and this year was no exception. Towards the end of the school year, the senior election results are published in the senior edition of the school newspaper for all to see. These chosen students were selected among the whole senior class and all were appropriately picked. Chosen seniors Dave Jani- zek and Mary Kino were among the others selected for awards. Most Likely To Suc- ceed is an honorable award to receive and Dave and Mary deserve it. Being voted Most Popular would be every student’s de- sire. Andy Manis and Nancy Burkhart have now exper- ienced this feeling. Again, Dave Janizek and Mary Kino have been intelli- gently rewarded for such high scholastic ability. Dave was one of the class of 81 ’s vale- dictorians and Mary has re- ceived many academic awards. They were not supris- ingly voted Most Intelligent. It takes a lot of time and en- ergy to be involved in school activities. Tom Higgins, the senior class president, and Karen Chandler, president of Student Council, were voted Most Actively Involved. Being Spirited is being row- dy, and Jerry Mendoza and Sharon Bianchi showed Mer- rillville High School what spirit is all about. You don’t have to see Sherri Minton and John O’Connor to know that they’re around. Those two voices are heard throughout the halls of MHS. They have been voted the Most Talkative. Larry Adams and Daphne Duck were voted Most Friend- ly for a good reason. They ' ll always be successful in life because of that trait. Never mad and always smil- ing, these two appeal to many people. Joe Jensen, and Shar- on Bianchi have won the Best Personality award. Right in fashion, Doug Young and Sue Rachford ' s clothing are very stylish. In honoring their good taste in SHARON BIANCHI AND JOE JENSEN DAVE JANIZEK AND MARY KINO 164 People SHERRIE MINTON AND JOHN O ' CONNER SHARON BIANCHI AND JERRY MENDOZA People 165 Elections (Con’t) dressing, they have been named the Best Dressed. Big, blue, sparkling eyes are what Tim Patz and Amy Englebright possess. For hav- ing such eyes, they have been awarded with the Nicest Eyes. For the Best Figures at Mer- rillville (and we don ' t mean numbers) Kathy Szmagai and Bruce Jones have what it takes to win the Best Body award. It ' s a lot of strenuous, hard work to achieve being the Best Athletes at Merrillville High School. Bruce Jones and Sherrie Matthews had no problem showing why they were elected under this title. The two people chosen for the Best Sense of Humor were Greg Wilburn and Karen Chan- dler. They made the halls of Merrillville echo with laughter. Acting their way to the top, Ric Schuster and Tracy Otter- bacher have graced the stage of MHS with various perfor- mances. They have bee n vot- ed this year’s Best Actor and Actress. There was a tie this year for Class Clown between John O’Connor and Greg Wilburn. Karen Chandler was voted fe- male Class Clown. These sen- iors really fit the title for which they were elected. As any senior knows, part of the fun of senior year is steal- ing the ducks that Mrs. Guer- rero, and Mrs. Lynch have. Patty Dudak has been award- ed with the title of best duck napper. Dave Richards was awarded this title for “nap- ping” another duck. And last but not least, Greg Mackey and Sabrina Rodri- quez for (you guessed it) be- ing the Most Perverted sen- iors at Merrillville High School. DAVE RICHARDS JOHN O ' CONNER, GREG WILBURN AND KAREN CHANDLER TIM PATZ AND AMY ENGLEBRIGHT 166 People GREG MACKEY AND SABRINA RODRIQUEZ People 167 JUNIORS LOOK AHEAD TO A NEW YEAR. The juniors see their first day of school as something less than exciting. They are, for the most part, accepted by the seniors and feel that it is their turn to push around the sophomores. Most juniors soon realize that high school gets harder with each passing year. The new friends that are made help the year to go by fast. By the end of the year, most-juniors are really looking forward to their senior year. As junior Denise Regeski claims, Thfe classes were harder than last year, but I liked all my teachers. I’ve also met more people this year than any other year.” Extra curricular activities also made the year seem to go by quick- ly. Many juniors are looking forward to their la ' st year of high school. According to Randy Ban, I feel the addition of a driver’s license made life easier. Basketball was also a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to my senior year.” Another ju- nior, who wishes to remain anonymous for obvious rea- sons, sums up his junior year this way, I feel that the junior year has been a proper tribute to my well being.” Junior class officers are pictured from left: Liz Blaney, Linda Lesniak, Sandy Simic, and Jerry Pear- man. Peggy Abel Diane Adams Ron Adams Tracy Ahlborn John Akers Melinda Albach Walter Aleksic Ray Altman Keith Altop John Amatulli Diane Anderson Mike Anderson Sandy Antolic Kristen Arredondo Cheryl Artz Mike Artz Mary Babilla Jeff Balas Bonnie Baldwin Selena Ballard Sue Balluch Randy Ban Belinda Barkasi Dan Barnes Dave Barnes Deanna Barnett John Baron Kathy Barrett Kelly Bartley Cheryl Bartman Jennifer Bartolomei Lora Basile Paul Basile Gail Bateman Mary Belei Jim Bencie Paul Beres Andrea Berndt Mike Bianco Jeanne Bickel Tracy Bielak Dave Billens Brad Bishop Mary Blackburn Liz Blaney 168 Cory Blankenship Tina Boatner Tina Bogordos Michelle Bonich Kim Book Dianna Boyer Paula Braun Roger Briggs Linda Brizendine Tim Bronowski Curtis Brown Chris Brownewell Jim Brucks Sue Brugos Jill Buckley Ty Burge Gregg Burke Russ Burke Bob Cacovski Liz Campbell Alphonso Canchola Xavier Canchola • ' Sheila Cappa Karen Capusan Nick Cardaras Dave Carlson Ron Carter Greg Catchur Simo Ceko Ed Celorio Mary Champ Rich Charochak Mary Chentnick Sue Chew Kent Chismudy Liz Christoff John Christos James Ciesielski Walter Cimbaljevich John Coady Paul Collaros Eline Collins Claude Conley Todd Conrad Walter Coria Rob Covaciu Bentley Craig Rosemary Craig Mike Croarkin Pam Crowder Alan Crozier Kim Crumpton Ray Cucuz Brian Curcuro Sharon Daniel Dawn Darkins Connie Darnell Marty Dawson Scott DeCheske Jeff DeFoor Dave Defard Theresa Demo Sheila De St. Jean Christine DeWell Janis Deyot Danielle Dickson Diane Dimitri Chris Dimos Dragic Djinovic Maria Djurich Doreen Donley George Doolin Debbie Dorulla Denise Dudak Mark Dujmovich Robert Dulijan Kathy Dumlar Kim Dunkelberger Kathy Durkin John Duron John Dustman 169 Richard Dutcher Dave Duttwyler Chria Duvall John Dyman Kim Eakina Lenora Eckman Lisa Ector Bonnie Elea Todd Enaalaco Melinda Eubank Dan Evana Mike Evanyo Martha Evdokiou Delia Earias Mary Beth Fedorchak Laurie Feduccia Carol Rerkull Linda Fetkavich Jennifer Findley Julieann Flannery Dawn Flauding Kim Foor Tracy Foraythe Diane Fox Li8aette Franco Rich Frank Jim Fratzke Jim Freeman Paul French Shawn Frey Sandy Fugett Theodora Gagianas Diane Gallagher Lisa Gallegos Anthony Galoozis Phillip Galoozis Chuck Gans Scott Garrard Mary Gawrysiak Robert Geary Tammy Gemeinharl Helen Georgantas Chris Gerodemas John Gertz Jeff Gifford Roger Gill John Giordano Mike Glatz Joe Glibota Robbie Goad Dale Gough Jan Gough Christopher Govert Nancy Grabek Jim Graham Sue Grant Mary Griffin Dave Gruber Delores Guardiola Lori Gust Randall Guthrie Richard Guthrie Bonnie Gutjahr Jeff Havrych Julie Hacker Tammy Hampton Mont Handley Lisa Hanisko Kevin Hansel Brian Harding Karen Harker Glenn Harms Gena Harriman Janet Hartwig Janet Harvey Cassandra Hathaway Diane Hayes Sharon Hefty Mike Heidorn Joe Hein Roger Helwig Jay Henderson James Hendrickson Daniel Henrietta Robert Henry Keith Hernandez Kathryn Hevezi Sherry Highlan Cynthia Hill Tracy Hinkel 170 Scott Hipp Steve Hipp Jamee Hirsch Kristin Hodge Sandy Hoekstra Stephen Hovanec Kathrine Hronopouloa Richard Hughes Robert Hunt Nancy Hurat David Hutchison Janynne Huycke Karen Hyndman Amber Hies Lisa Ingraham Tina Irons Clay Ison Joy Iwan Charlotte Jackson Gerald Jackson Joanne Jaeger Monica Jaeger Deanna Jandura Mike Jonovick Patrick Jarrell Sue Jasin Theresa Jennings Lorianne Jewell Jody Jillson Charles Johnson Jack Johnson Joe Johnson Laura Johnson Linda Johnson Lori Johnson Bennica Jones Linda Jones Traci Jones Lawrence Judge John Bradley Jurasevich Barbara Kacmar Pamela Kaiser Tracy Kansfield Kenneth Keeler Jodi Keen Janice Keilman Joanne Keilman Mike Kemp Richard Kendera Ronald Keneson Mark Kepshire Deena Kerns Gregory Kerulis Corinne Kierzkowski Junior Beth Winovich makes a run for it. The Blues Brothers, Ty Burge and Mike Nochevich, brought their friend, John Kostidis, who failed to wear a costume. OOOOH, that tickles!!! 171 Jeffrey Kiesner John King Zorme Kirby Michael Kirksey Dave Knop Janet Koepke Christine Kolodziejczak Mark Kolozenski Phillip Komisarcik Diane Konrady Denise Kordys Suzanne Korn Diana Korwek Michelle Kostelnik John Kostides Stana Kovac Jeffery Krafft Monica Kraft Karen Krampien Paul Krausnick Julie Krecik Donald Krueger Linda Kubiak Tom Kunac James Kuzemka Gregory Lach Kim LaFever Philip LaFoone Nick Lalios Connie Lamb Douglas LaMore Karl Langbehn Deborah Laughead Geralyn Laviolette Jeff Lax Phrissy Lazarian Dave LeCounte Cynthia Lanker Jim Leposky Linda Lesniak Carol Lipke Jeff Lipski Ronald Lisch Alexis Loda Daryl Longfellow Angelo Lopez Natalie Louie Dianna Lovely Joseph Luckiewicz Douglas Luebcke Chris Luna Kevin Lundy Terri Lynch Sharry Macchia Lawrence Maginot James Major Teresa Malich Darnel Maluga Dan Mamula Gary Mams Diane Manolvic Robert Marich Shelly Markle Mike Marmolejo Louie Marosevich Dora Martinez Peter Martinez Diahn Maryonovich Sharri Massow Bryant Matthews Cynthia Mayer Brett McAlpm Darren McCloud Barbara McConnell John McDonald Karin McDonald Lisa McNally Bill Meade Brenda Mecchia Deanna Medanich Scott Melcic Lorie Mellmger Nancy Merced Kristi Merrifield Thomas Mesohede Leslie Metten Annette Miller Dale Miller Daniel Miller Scott Miller 172 Toni Miller Tracey Miller Barbara Mills Beth Milteer David Mitchell Sandra Moehl Nan y Molden Dana Mollick Debora Moore Dan Morigi Edward Morillon Mary Moroz Lisa Mosteller Linda Mourad Salwa Mourad Harvey Murawski Barbara Musselman Tom Nastovski Kim Natale Michele Navarro Scott Nay Devora Neal Lynn Neis Dawn Newlin Richard Nims Carol Nipper Mike Nochevich Debbie Nodd Mike Norman John Norrell Melinda Nowak Rhonda Nowland Dawn Odeen Michelle Ogiego Mark Olesh Debbie Oliver Elizabeth Oliver Lawrence Oliver Nolan o ' Rear Georgeanna Orlich Cheryl Pall Camella Palm Anthony Pampalone Harriet Panas Therese Pankiewicz Rovert Parkhurst Daryl Parks Penny Parsons Jennifer Patton Dave Patz Gerald Pearman Jarvis Peddicord Marian Pefley David Pemberton Ula Pemberton Alyssa Pena Cynthia Perez Richard Perry Michelle Peters Kenneth Petroff Nancy Petrov Joe Petrovich Nikola Petrovski Mark Piazza Donna Pictor Lisa Pierce Steven Piper John Pittman Sandra Piesac Scott Plesha Milorad Pokrajac George Poliak Steven Pollitt Charmin Potter Frances Poulos Kevin Powers Joanne Poxon William Prasuhn Kathy Prgomelja Stephen Prince David Pushka David Rainford Scot Rajsich Terri Ralph Juan Ramon Anthony Ratajec Kim Reder Kelly Regan Denise Regeski Stanley Remkus 173 Beckey Remley Richard Rendleman Jeff Renn Frank Rice Lori Richards Sandy Richter Mark Robinson David Rodgers Danica Rodich Diane Rolff Debbie Roszkowski Catherine Roth Lisa Routsolias Lisa Rusak Laura Rusbasan Greg Russell Jimmy Russell Patricia Rutkin Kristine Sabo Mike Sabo Vicki Sadowski Kathleen Salcedo Lore Saliwonczyk Robert Satnan Alan Sawochka Jeff Schmidt Laura Schneider Paul Schramm Roger Schuster Lisa Sears Ronald Segraves Christopher Seibal Nick Seibal Randy Sekerez Kevin Shaver Leana Shawver Lynne Shearin Kim Shriver Barbara Simac Aleksandra Simic Richard Sine Brad Slayden Lyla Slupczynski Ronald Slusser Jeanne Smar Howard Smith Jacqueline Smith James Smith Kathryn Smith Lilly Smith Kelly Smolar Sherri Smoot Jeff Snow George Solon James Soos Danny Sorbello Robert Sormaz Thomas Soulovnias Alex Souronis Donna Spahic Barry Sperber Vicki Sperka Jennifer Spiru Joe Spott Kristine Springman David Spurr Bryant Stanik Donna Stanley Gena Stanley Brian Stevens Ed Stewart Tamara Stone Leah Stooksbury Jeff Sturm Monica Sudbrack Kevin Sullivan Beckey Summers Preston Summers Jill Surdzial Jennifer Szczerbik Denise Szocka Dennis Szymaszek Susan Szymaszek Robert Talley Rita Tamayo Gregory Taylor Joe Teets Lawrence Tetzloff Mike Thomas Cheryl Thomas 174 Milos Tica Christopher Tiernan Rhonda Tiffany Jon Tilmon Mike Tisma Jacqueline Titak Alanson Tobias Christine Toby Cheryl Tomb Karen Tonetski Mark Tonevich Inga Torp Denise Torres Mike Traber Linda Trajkovski David Travis Margie Trocha Julie Trocheck John Trowbridge Jill Truchan Steve Tsangaris Konstantinos Tsarnas Angelo Tsiongas Guy Tully Bill Turman Rex Urbahns Tom Urban Myra Vasilarakos Allan Vazquez Ronald Velasquez Rebecca Vertrees Ricardo Villarreal Steve Villarreal Mary Vlisides Eleni Vossos William Vossos Jerry Voyles Ronald Voyles Patricia Vrotny Bill Wainman Floyd Waldrop Mike Walker Dave Walther Joni Webb Alex Weiss Susan Weissert Dana Wengel Greg Westcott Sheldon Widup Pamela Wielogorski Keith Wienmg Frank Wilk Margaret Wilkerson Marla Joan Wilkerson Dan Williams Jaylene Williams Rodney Williams Russell Williams Judy Wilson Linda Wilson Elizabeth Winovich Sharon Wirtes Andrew Wirtz Ruth Wirtz Tammy Woods Laura Wozniak Mike Wrigley Robin Wyllie David Yetsko David Zabrdac Donna Zaidel Jason Zeha Joe Zellers Mike Zemlik Maria Zervos Connie Zimmerman Dan Zimmerman Linda Zorich 175 176 177 178 179 SOPHOMORES DISCOVER A NEW ROUTINE When the first day of school finally arrived, a look of panic set in on the faces of the soph- omores. The first few days of school were filled with late ar- rivals to class and chaotic halls. After a few weeks of school went by, most sopho- mores fell into the routine of high school life. The meeting of new friends, driving to school, and the ordering of class rings were all a part of being a sophomore. The expo- sure to “Merrillville’s First Pep Rally,’’ which was brought about by the class of ' 81 , was an experience that not many will forget. The Sophomore class officers are pictured from left: President Louie Kli- maszewski; Treasurer Carla Marson; Secretary Polly Cim- baljevich; Vice President Greg Ordway. Darin Abernathy Rachel Abramson Amy Absher Cecillia Acosta Dragon Adamovich Thomas Adams Timothy Adler Jeffrey Ahrens Judianne Amaya Angela Andreatos Mike Andreis Robert Andrews Theresa Andrews Joseph Arena Joseph Arrendondo Donna Badar Lisa Baisden John Balas Diane Barbauld Joseph Bardeson Kelly Bartley Melissa Beach Scott Beaman Bob Beck Kathleen Beckham Allan Beeler Jeff Beier Scott Bellamy Joseph Bellovary William Benjamin Debbie Bennett Ruth Betz Danielle Beverly Beth Bianco Anthony Bielak Dave Bigelow George Bikos Lynne Billens Ted Bilski Ken Binns Denise Birchall Patricia Blackburn Colleen Blair Winifred Blankship Angela Blimm Brenda Boyd Eric Brandt Nick Bravos Edward Brizendine Jeff Brown Sharon Brown Ellen Brownewell Sue Brugos Robert Budner 180 Nick Bukur Dave Bulger Nick Bumbales Tracy Buncich Steve Bunnell Frank Burke Robert Bustos Maria Cammarata Kelly Canady Jerome Capusan Kelly Caravan Shaun Carlotta Diane Carlson Lisa Carnegie Casey Carrabine Charles Carroll Lisa Catenazzo Charlie Cates Mike Cates Zelko Cavlovic Diane Chestovich Frank Chew Karen Chiado Debra Chidester Daniel Chrisy Anthony Ciesielski Pollyanna Cimbaljevich Annette Ciochina Richard Cioni Julia Clapp Paul Cochran Cathy Collins Philip Comertord Steven Cook Stacy Costidakis Richard Covaciu Lisa Cox Rhonda Craig Mike Crist Steve Croakin Debra Crozier Greg Csonka Chris Davis Marty Dawson Jennifer Demmon Joe Demo Steve DeReu Jamie Desatnick Jamie De St. Jean Patricia Dewar Kathryn Dian Tim Dietrich Ina Dillion Tom Dobrowski Patricia Dolich Richard Domonkos John Doolin Eric Dornburg Mary Ellen Doty Donna Drca Daniel Duran Lori Durkin Mike DuVall Mary Dyman Marty Dzik Michelle Dzyacky Debbie Edwards Scott Edwards Marsha Eich Scott Elliott Don Engel Carol Ensalaco 181 Jill Enzwiler Troy Escott Michelle Eubank Amie Evans Constance Evans Paul Fabian Adam Fabrici John Feduccia Dave Fehlberg Diane Fealkowski Danielle Fife Debra Fisk Theodore Fitusis Terrance Flynn Susan Foremski Becky Forsythe Gary Fossey Vicky Franko Gayle Frantal Rene Fanz Pat Frey Don Froman Sue Fryer Steve Gallegos Jeannee Gallovic Pauline Gard Dave Garza Velma Garza Laurell Gasich Gary Gatlin Laura Gavelek Carole Gee Robert Gee Lisa Geeze Tom Geeze Jo Ann George Peter Georgeon Catherine Geske Jon Giacomin Dennis Gilbert Margaret Gill Dennis Gladis Garett Glatt Mileva Gligic Margaret Gloricao Jennifer Golightly Cory Golkowski Sonia Gonzales Donna Goodson Sandra Grant Tuesday Grant Ron Gray Natalie Greer Glenda Gress Sophomore year . . . the first year of high school. Not quite young enough to go to one of the junior highs, but not old enough to have all of the pressures of the seniors. Though many of the sopho- mores claimed that this was their hardest year so far, many also felt that it was their most fun. According to sophomore Debbie Parks, It’s been my favorite year so far. I like all of the clubs they have here. There weren’t this many at the junior high. I’ve also enjoyed meeting many of the people here.” Judy Johnsen, Debbie Lemke, Mi- chelle Dzyacky, and Paula Vessely go in for a line-up. 182 Mike Griffin Anne Marie Guba Eugene Guernaey Javier Guerrero Jerry Gutjahr Lana Haleva Deanna Hall Rick Haller Carrie Hamilton Liaa Hamilton Gary Hamilton Cindy Hampton Larry Harker Ralph Harms Kimberly Harper Rayburn Harper Teresa Havens Laszlo Hertelendy Cathryn Hicka Sam Jay Higgason Tracy Higgins Greg Hirjak Dave Hizar Ron Holbrook Craig Holiday Lisa Holloway Renee Hopper Rob Horan Dennis Horn Monica Houchin Mark Howe Karen Huber Don Hudock Dale Hughes Kathleen Huycke Scott James Tom Jamrok Mike Janickovic Liaa Jankowski Troy Jansen Carl Jarosak Dave Jaroscak Tammy Jelenek Lori Jelesky John Jensen Conrad Jimenez Judith Johnson Daniel Johnson James G. Johnson Jeffrey Johnson Mark Johnson Merry Johnson Delores Jones Don Jones Troy Jones Mira Jovanovich Mike Judge Chris Kakouris Jeffrey Kallas Carol Kapitan Mark Karakozis Irene Karaleftheres JoAnne Karamacoski LeeAnne Karrle Steven Kaschak Harry Kavadas Brad Keller Dawn Kendron Dan Kendt Mark Kezy Felecia Kimmel Linda King John Kleist Eugene Louie Klimaszewski Kim Knauss Dawn Knight Ed Knops Bill Koen Tina Koenig Joe Koepke Joe Komechak Kathleen Komisarcik Kaniel Konja Debbie Koontz Bill Kostantios Marianne Kotso Chris Kouskoutis Kathy Kouvakis Adam Kovacevic Kim Kovec 183 Mike Kraft Greg Kralis Susan Krampen Mary Krol Stephen Krutz Joy Kubacki Oenny Kulage Omer Kuatric Debbie Kutanovaki Bill Kyte8 Laura LaMarca Scott Lamb Scott Lane Tracy Lane Francisco Lara Linda Laudani Jay Layman Kris Leaser Karen Leathers Marvin Lee Rudy LeKar Debbie Lenke Bob Lennon Gerald Leonard Penelope Leontaras Kelly Lepp Karen Lesniak Doug Lewan Linda Lewandowski Kelly Lewin Larra Lewin Robert Libician Greg Ling Dawn Lisek Sue Long Erwin Lopez Frank Lucas Leslie Lucas Dawn Luebcke Philip Lund Kim Luytgaarden Mark Machin Lisa Mack Denny Madera Mike Magiera Christina Malich Tom Molomey Niki Manglis Sandy Manis Scottie Mann Scot Manodki Antonette Marando Mike Marino Bruce Markle Aw, come on. You don’t really want a picture of me, do you? Mary Stanton and Beth Bianco smile ing caught cheating on a test, for one of our photographers after be- 184 Carla Marson Kirk Martin Karen Mathis Dawn Mattingly Randy Mayerski Dave McCumber Roy McCumber Deanna McKay Mike Meade Lori Meechia George Melvick Jackie Menacher Sandra Merced Sherri Merrifield Tim Mesarch Dennis Metcalf Annette Metlov Sandra Metros Patricia Metten Jeff Meyer Jerry Meznarick Joe Michael Catherine Mihal Jim Mikuly Nannette Mikuly Sherri Mokrak Darrell Mollick Sue Monis Leanne Monzulla Brad Moore Sylvia Moravski Mary Morigi Willie Morris Ron Moses Darryl Moroz Peter Mudrich Jeff Mueller Mark Mumma Sandra Munguia Alanna Murray Dave Nadolski Jacqueline Neff Steven Nicholich Philip Nims Tom Nipper Mike Nochevich Peter Nonos Loretta Norris Alan Ogan John Ogiego Dominic Olivadoti Jane Oliver Greg Ordway Scott Orosz Andy Otterbacher Janet Pall Karyn Palvas Daniel Pankiewicz Alexander Pantelic Mary Papgeorge Dave Papp Chris Pappas Debbie Parks Ray Parpart Domonic Paschia Mike Pearson Alexander Pejic Steve Pejoski Jill Pennock Emil Perrotta Martha Perry Karyn Peters Kim Petroff Ed Petroskey Brian Petrovich Suzanne Pheanis Laura Phenis Jeff Phillips Tom Philpot Lynn Pigott Debbie Pittman Dawn Plumb Judy Pluth Robert Pochop Paul Porter Jill Povlin Bob Powers Robert Press Tom Prgmelja Carolyn Price 185 Cy Price Cooley Priestly Frank Primich Debbie Pruiett Ross Pupillo Mark Oualizza Rade Radjenovich Kim Radu Charles Raehl Clyde Rainford Bill Randall Margaret Reilly Dave Reimer Robert Remley Karen Rendina Tony Reyna Lori Jo Riddle Lori Rimer Joe Risner Mike Rivera Bridget Robertson Cheryl J. Rogers Cheryl L Rogers April Roll Veronica Rollet Frank Rondinelli Rich Rosendaul Rob Rosich Danelle Ross Georgia Roth Nancy Rubush Lisa Rusbasan Sharon Sabo Mellissa Sadowski Michelle Sage Mike Sakaleros Cynthia Saliek John Sanchez Mary Santucci Dave Sataka Pat Scheub Lenny Schmidt Mike Schreiber Particia Schreiner Roger Schuster Cindy Scott Julie Scrivnor Christine Sebben Cathy Sober Lynne Segraves Mary Sell Andres Servin Dave Shatkowski Bernard Shimley Kris Shudick Diane Shuman Karen Sierkowski John Sikanovski Linda Slade Laura Smallfield Debbie Smith Karin Smith Mark Smith 186 Marty Smith Rob Smith Steve Smith Mike Sneiderwine Jeff Snemia Suzi Snezana Justine Sobczak John Sobierajaki Robert Sohovich James Solich Conatantioa Solon Mark Sopko Petie Sormaz Kim Spadom Kelly Spott Mary Stanton Jane Stawhun Janice Stefanelli Paul Steininger Diane St. Martin Valerie Stoltz Christine Stone Sue Stone Dian Strong Mike Sutkowski Nancy Swanson Janet Swift Jacqueline Swike Tammy Swinford Rich Swinford Doug Szklaraki Constance Takia Tom Taaucaa Sue Taylor Karin Teller Mike Thomas Zvezdana Tica Helen Todorofaki John Toigo Herbert Tolman Chris Tomondi Brad Touchette Linda Trousdale Ken Trpezanovich Tony Trpkovski Cathy Tucker Craig Tucker Sue Turner Barbara Underwood Beverly Vandertuck Dorene VanMeter Louis Varela Victor Vasquez Violet Veljanoaki Mike Vervancic Chris Vereb Cheryl Vermillion Paula Vessely Todd Victor Alonzo Villarreal Rob Vincent Evanthia Vliaidea Daniel Vujovic Dave Wachowaki Rene Wagner Tony Wahlam Cherly Wainman Mark Wakefield Skip Walker Karen Wambler Kim Warden Lawrence Waaick Sherly Weaver Lori Webb Kathy Wiggins Brett Wilhelm Karen Wilk Randy Wilkening John Williams Kevin Wilson Dave Winning Tom Wirtz Paul Wojas Mary Wolan Tim Wood Phil Woods Dave Woodward Brad Wright Julie Wright Sue Xidis 187 John Vakubec Dan Yeater Jayne Yersko George Zaikos Desiree Zajac Michelle Zakula Pete Zervoa 188 189 190 191 Another Smooth Year Thanks to the School Board and Administration T he Merrillville High School Administration and School Board are the key factors in making things run smoothly at Merrillville High School. The School Board meets on a weekly basis and tries to solve the problems that have occured. Many new ideas are being used to improve the school programs that were thought of by the Administra- tion and School Board. As another year goes by, the principals at MHS have kept the high standards of ex- cellence with which the stu- dent body, faculty, and com- munity became familiar. SCHOOL BOARD Phyllis Tully, Mem- Babe Woodward, President; Eugene Member ber; Bryant Mathews, Secretary; Carrabine, Vice President; John Ban, Robert Schrenker Superintendent Ted Klooster Assistant Superintendent Timothy Hyland Assistant Superintendent Gordon Lorentz Director of Building Support Service Renee Reimer Public Information Officer Ken Haupt Attendance Officer Paul Tully Arty Taseff Director of Adult Education Director of Elementary Education 192 Humberto Ogaz Food Services Director Janis Qualizza Assistant Athletic Director Tom Herbert Athletic Director Jerome Secttor Assistant Principal John Stone Assistant Principal Paul Schuyler Principal Mr. Stone poses for a picture during his busy day. Dr. Secttor reads the daily announcements. Faculty helps further students’ education ABRAHAM, DAVID, B.S. (BSU), Ind. Arts, 3 yrs. AMBROZIAK, BEVERLY, B.S.. (St. Joseph ' s), Bus., 7 yrs. AR- MONTROUT, WILLIAM, B.S., M S. (ISU), Phys. Ed., 20 yrs. ARM- STRONG, PATRICIA, B.S., M S. (PUC), Eng., 8 yrs. BANAS, DAVID, B.S. (ISU), Sci., 6 yrs. BASHORE, DENISE, S.S., MS. (BSU), Spec. Ed., 3 yrs. BERTRAM, MARY ANN, B.S., M S. (ISU), Lang., 11 yrs. BOTHWELL, ROBBIE, B.S., M.S. (ISU), Bus., 29 yrs BOTTOM, LEALON, B.S. (PU), Ind. Arts, 3 yrs. BOVARD, GRACE, B.S., M B A. (IU), Bus., 32 yrs. BRATCHER, JERRY, B.S. (BSU), Sci., 3 yrs. BROCK, LEE ANN, B.S., M S. (IU), Art, 3 yrs. BROWN, ROBERT, B.S., M.A. (IU), Math, 1 1 yrs. BURCH- FIELD, MARGARET, B.S. (IU), Eng., 4 yrs. BURRUS, LEONA, B.A., M.A. (IU), Librarian, 22 yrs. CALLENDER, PATRICIA, B A., M S. (IU), Lang., 13 yrs. CAMERON, THOMAS, B.S., M S. (IU), Phys. Ed., 8 yrs. CARROLL, CHARLES, B A., M S. (PU), Spec. Ed., 9 yrs. CASTLEN, JO ANN, B.S., M S. (IU), Bus., 2 yrs. CHONCOFF, CHRIS, B A.. M S (West. Mich.), Soc. St., 17 yrs. CHRISTOFF, LINDA, M.A. (VU), Eng., 3 yrs. CRULL, JAN, 8 . A. (Dalhousie U), M.A. (PU). Eng. 2 yrs. CZAR- NECKI, JANE, B.S. (IU), Home Ec. 3 yrs. DAILEY, JAMES, B.S., M S. (IU), Ind. Arts, 10 yrs. DAVIS, LINDA, B.A., M S. (PU), Guidance, 3 yrs. DILLMAN, CAROLE, B.S., M S., (IU), Art, 9 yrs. DUNSCOMB, MILES, B.S., M.S. (PU), Sci., 15 yrs. EAST, JAMES, B.S., M.A. (BSU), Soc. St., 1 yr. EBLER, RICHARD, B.S.. M.S. (IU), Eng., 14 yrs. EDGCOMB, JAMES, B.A., M.S. (IU), Soc. St„ 2 yrs. 194 People ELSER, DEBRA, B.S. (PU), Art, 4 yrs. FACKLER, CLIFFORD, B.S., M S. (IU). Math, 9 yrs. FEENEY, TOM, B.S., M.A. (PU), (BSU), Math, 8 yrs. FRY, LINDA, B.A., M.A., (VU), Eng., 8 yrs. FURUNESS, DREW, B.S., M S. (IU), Guidance, 3 yrs. GALANIS, MARY ANN, B.S., M S. (IU), Soc. St., 12 yrs GARNER, RICK, B.S. (PU). Ind. Arts, 4 yrs. GERICH, CLIF- FORD, B.S. (IOWA ST ), Phys. Ed., 2 yrs. GLAND, TERRY, B.S., M S. (IU), Bus., 12 yrs GUERRERO, DONNA, B.A., M.A. (TEXAS ST ), Eng., 16 yrs. HAMER, SUE, B.S. (N.Y. ST.), M.M. (IU), Band, 2 yrs. HAMILTON, RAY- MOND, B.A., M.A. (WEST MICH ), Lan- guage, 6 yrs HANKINS, ROGER, B.S. (PU), Soc. St. 2 yrs. HILL, RICHARD, B. A. (U. of MICH), Math, 12 yrs. HUGHES, JANICE, B.S. (WEST VA. INST, of TECH), Bus., 2 yrs. HUTCHISON, MAX, M S. (IU). Math, 22 yrs. JEFFRIES, MARY, M.A. (IU), Language, 20 yrs. JOHNSON, ALLYN, B.A., M S. (CA. ST.), Soc St., 5 yrs. KAHN, LINDA, Bus. Ed.. (MANCHES- TER COLLEGE) Bus., 1 yr. KASARDA, JERROLD, A.B., M S. (PU), Eng., 15 yrs. KOBY, BARBARA, B.A., M S. (IU), Eng., 12 yrs. LEAS, GLADYS, B.S., M.A. (BSU), Bus., 22 yrs. LE DUC, JUDY, B.S. (BSU), Bus., 4yrs. LEWIS, ELEANOR, B.S., M S., Ed.D. (IU), Art, 16 yrs LEWIS, SHERMAN, B.S., M.A (IU), Guidance, 1 1 yrs. LYNCH, AGNES, B.A.. M.A. (VU), Eng., 22 yrs. MANDON, DIANE, B.S., M S. (IU), Soc. St.. 3 yrs. MATYSIAK, SHIRLEY, B.S., M S. (IU). Guidance, 10 yrs MEGGENHOFEN, PATRICIA, B A., M S. (PU). Phys. Ed., 9 yrs. MET- CALF, WILLIAM, B.S., M S. (VU), Phys. Ed.. 21 yrs. People 195 MIXELL, CHARLES, B.S.. M S. (IU), Bus. 10 yrs. MOLCHAN, DANIEL, B.S., M S. (IU), Phys. Ed. 18 yrs., MOODY, JIM, B.S. (IU), Soc. St., 4 yrs. MORROW, JOSEPH, B.S., M S. (PU). Soc. St., 18 yrs. MULLOY, PAT- RICK, B.S., M S. (PU), Soc St., 4 yrs. NASH, CHERYL, B.S. (St. Mary ' s of New Orleans), M S.. (VU), Eng., 2 yrs. NEULIEP, JACK, B.S. (IU), Science, 2 yrs. NOVAK, GEORGE, 8.S., M.A. (VU), Ind. Arts, 17 yrs PAVEL, CHRIS, B.S., M S. (ISU), Engl lOyrs PAVELL, JOSEPH, Ind. Arts. 2 yrs. POXON, DOLORES, R.N. (St. Mary ' s Mercy), Nurse, 5 yrs. PUTZ, BERNA- DINE, B.S., M.A. (IU), Bus., 3 yrs. REINHART, JERAULD, B.M.E. (IU), Music, 26 yrs SANDERS, BONNIE, B.S. (IU), M S. (BUTLER), Eng. 2 yrs. SEM OKAITIS, STANLEY, B.S., M S. (IU) Ind. Arts, 35 yrs. STALLINGS, MARGARET, B.S, (PUC), M ED. (ILU) 1 yr. STARK, MARCIA, B.S. (IU), Bus., 2 yrs. TAL- MADGE, EUGENE B.S., M S. (VU), Soc. St., 22 yrs. TEETER, DAVID, B.S., M.S. (PU), Ind. Arts., 11 yrs. THOMPSON, DORTHY, B.S. (IU), Eng., 2 yrs. TIPTON, CAROLYN, B.S. (WEST KY) M.A. (IU), Phys. Ed., 2 yrs. VERMIL LION, JAMES, B.S., M S. (PU), Sci ence, 21 yrs VON BEHREN, CAROL B.S., M S. (ILU), Home Ec. 12 yrs WHITTEMORE, JOYCE, B.A., M.A. M S. (IU), Language, 4 yrs. WOODS BRUCE, B.S., M S. (IU), Eng., 10 yrs WOOLDRIDGE, GENEVIEVE, B.S. M S. (ILU) Math, 16 yrs. WOOL DRIDGE, VELEN, B.S., M S. (PU) Aud. Vis., 30 yrs. YEOMAN, BOYD B.S., M S. (PU), Math. 16 yrs. YOVAN OVICH, WALTER, B.S. (IU), Science 6 yrs. 196 People Personnel staff keeps MHS in line BARCLAY, SHIRLEY, Registrar BARKASI, SANDRA, Reading Aide FRASCA, ELIZABETH, Secretary Clerk GOETZE, DOROTHY, Office Manager HALKIAS, MARY, Study Hall Aide HARMON, MARLENE, Secretary Clerk HOGAN, DOROTHY, Secretary Clerk MATHEUS, SUE, Teacher Aide MILLER, MARGUERITE, Athletic Sec- retary. NEVILLE, MARY, A.V. Secretary PENNOCK, JANET, Reading Aide RICHTER, BARBARA, Secretary Clerk SMITH, JEAN, A.V. Secretary SOLICH, VIOLET, Library Secretary TOMPKINS, PATRICIA, Reading Aide WEBB, JEAN, Treasurer ZALE, GLORIA, Teacher Aide People 197 Top Row: Mary Cloyd, Louise Hodarek, Arlene Phillips, Doris O ' Rear, Arudrey Franz, Joyce Kucik, Bottom Row: Lynn Kirk, Christine Cogley, Zula Starr, Karen Reder, Diane McQIaughlin, Elaine Hydinger Delores Balcerak cleans the cart after lunch. Top Row: Mary Corey, Gerry Koch, Jane Depta, Mary Ann Vernia, Doris Rongers, Delores Balcerak, Bottom Row: Marie Bowen, Norma Manis, Ann Frank, Rata Sponel, Alice Carrara, Cindy Phillips Ann Frank prepares french fries for lunch. Zula Starr dishes cake into bowls for lunch. Marie Bowen makes a price list for the lunches served daily. 198 People Mr. Metcalf demonstrates his athletic Mrs. Lewis helps a student with her project, ability during gym class. While lecturing his class. Mr. Chon- coff poses for a picture. Ji 1 r • After the remark of Amy Englbright, Mr Hankins looks puzzled. Miss Brock assists her student with his project. People 199 fi rm mM Wiii ' .. Hiatts Standard All Types of Mechanical Work Service Calls 4700 Broadway 884-2908 Phones Established 1919 885- 7645 886- 9243 Gary Produce Co., Inc. Car Lot Receivers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Fancy Fruit Baskets For All Occasions Eggs - Frozen French Fry ' s - Shortening P. O. BOX 456 1055 VIRGINIA ST. GARY, INDIANA 46402 The Store With The Personal Touch 7871 Taft St. ' (D’Cameo Plaza) TV it -? ■L ’we ' re what you’re wearing ' Century Mall MERRILLVILLE. IN 46410 769-0425 % Ttl Northwest Indiana’s Most Complete Selection of Levi Denims and Cords 202 Advertising Merrillville Schwinn 5475 Broadway Merrillville, Ind. 980-1300 46410 Computer Services - Custom Software - Medical Accounts Receivable Management CUSTOM DATA SERVICES, INC. 400 EAST 86th AVENUE MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA 46410 PHONE 219 769-1670 SCHWINN Phone: 980-5233 udt Standi 6700 Tall Merrillville, Indiana 46410 769-0706 ALL KINDS OF FRAMES NAGL ART GALLERY CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING OIL PAINTINGS the . Athlete ' s FOOT Len Schmidt — Owner 6924 Broadway Merrillville, Indiana Phone: 219—769-31 13 CENTURY MALL MERRILLVILLE, IND. 46410 Advertising 203 1 AUTO p A rj J vy— Vv e, r == Help Keep You Off The Hook nrl«Y rcck IPkarma • eoi BROADWAY TEL 700 3,37 MERRILLVILLE. INDIANA Dr. John D. Barton, R. Ph, 23 years Rx service raiSsS? =„SB«0 W W� Phone 942-1415 It Must Be Good At Maurer’, MAURER’S MEATS CATERING Catering for: WEDDINGS - BANQUETS - PARTIES ANNIVERSARIES - GRADUATIONS A| Bianchi, Owner 524 East Third Street Hobart, Indiana 46342 204 Advertising Complete Floral Service mprrillmllp JFlnriat § bnp 7005 fBaftiann trprt fflrrrtUuillr, Jniitana 46410 M AC- 219 769-3454 GARY 883-1008 EERER DEALER 210-981-2869 CENTURY DATA SYSTEMS CASH REGISTERS ft CALCULATORS SALES SERVICE 6700 Taft Street Merrillville, in A64 1 0 ■v -| £ V . • V v -v C ' V . V ' . Merrillville Bank Trust 7701 Broadway Phone: 769-7700 C C Iron, Inc. 6409 Hendricks Street Merrillville, IN 46410 Phone: 769-25 1 1 769-2501 Structural Steel Misc. Iron Steel Erectors Advertising 205 Merrillville’s Business District J ust about everywhere you look in 1981, you will prob- ably discover something new in Merrillville. When you drive down Broadway, take a look at all the new businesses. Georgetown Plaza, Liberty Square, and 80th Place have all opened new stores. Basics Foods went in where Tittles once was. J.R.’s Best is an- other restaurant to add to the ever growing list. Turkey Creek Pharmacy moved into the old Athletes Foot building after the Athletes Foot relo- cated. At the corner of Broad- way and U.S. 30, White Castle sliders and Fannie Mae Can- dies struck it big. Traffic lights at 1-65 and 61st Ave. did not go over too well with the Mer- rillville residents. New road signs on 1-65 were proudly ac- cepted to let everyone know when they are in Merrillville. We also have a new firehouse breaking ground next to the present one. Yes, you can say that Merrillville is becoming quite a business district. 206 Community f II , Turkq Creek srmacy shopping OPED ESI wtj’izp r Community 207 208 Community The Merrillville Community Continues to Grow M errillville is the largest town in the State of Indi- ana and is still growing. Mo- tels, restaurants, and health clubs are just a few of the new businesses opened. Many people have ventured into the business community of Merrill- ville. U.S. 30 has become the most popular place to start new and thriving businesses. A drive down U.S. 30 will re- veal most of the growth of Merrillville. You can visit the newly re- modeled Reference Library. It has many sources of informa- tion stored on its shelves. Si- cilian Cart, Cuzzins, and Mr. Z ' s are just a few of the new eating places with which you can delight your appetite. The Nautilus Health Club is a good place to keep your body fit and trim. And if you need your car washed, there’s no better place than Mid-America Car Wash. The Merrillville Commu- nity will always continue to grow. In the future who knows, Merrillville may become Indi- ana’s largest city .... another Chicago. Community 2 09 Patrons ‘Taste the difference Quality Makes” Miner-Dunn Deep River Ranch Lisa’s and Lorenzo’s Mr. Mrs. Ben Luna Mr. Mrs. James Truchan Edmund C. Zajack Dorothy Kouvelas Adele Robert Mackanos 7454 Broadway Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 1 1 p.m. Friday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Richard L. Moore Mr. Mrs. Gino Burrelli CONGRATULATIONS 210 “Serving Northwest Indiana for 54 Years’’ Were new in the neighborhood And we juet wanted to let all of our new neighbor know thet we re anxious to meet them. You tee we want to prove that we re good people to do business with So whether you need the right deal on a quality used car. service on the car you ' re now driving, or a low. low price on one of our beautiful new Chrysler or Plymouth , slop in to our place We re going to try to be one of the nicest neighbors you ' ll ever meet. CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH BONAK MOTOR SALES 3111 W LINCOLN HIGHWAY. MERRILLVILLE. IND 2 BLOCKS WEST Of CLEVELAND ST ON ROUTE 30 738-2323 LeCounte Auto Supplies 409 Main Street Hobart, Indiana 46342 Phone: (219)— 942-5995 (219)— 942-5107 Castle Corn AND Castle Burger Century Mall Merrillville, IN. 46410 211 Students Are People Too! Aaa Abegg. John Abel, Peggy 104, 105. 168 Abernathy. Darin 180 Abramson. Jacqueline 65. 132 Abramson. Rachel 21, 46. 58. 59. 180. 55 Absher. Amy 180 Acosta. Cecilia 58. 180. 48 Acosta. Frank 62 Adamovich. Dragon 180 Adams, David 132 Adams. Diane 168 Adams. Lawrence 22. 62. 92. 94. 132. 44 Adams. Ronald 62. 168 Adams. Susan 47. 132 Adams. Thomas 96. 180 Adler. Kevin 132 Adler. Timothy 180 Aeschlimen. Richard 62, 132 Ahlborn. Tracy Ahrens. Jeffrey 180 Akers. Kimberly 24. 132 Akers. John 168 Albach, Melinda 168 Albrecht. Frank Aleksic. Walter 168 Allen. Thomas 69. 92. 132 Altman. Ray 168 Altop, Keith 168 Amatulli. John 168 Amaya, Judianne 180 Amaya. Mark 96. 132, 44 Anderson. Darryl 132 Anderson. Diane 168 Anderson. Michael 69. 90. 91, 92. 94. 168 Andreatos, Angela 59. 180. 55 Andreis. Michael 180 Andrews. Robert 94. 180 Andrews. Theresa 180 Andrey. Timothy 132 Angelov. Blanche 132 Antolick. Sandra 168, 55 Arena. Joseph 180 Argeropolos, Tammy 69. 132 Arredondo. Joseph 180 Arrendonto. Kristen 168. 48 Arredondo. Monica 63 Arts. Cheryl 168 Artz, Michael 168 Artz. Toni 58, 133 Ashley. Bob 17. 133 Askren. James 133 Aydelotte, Laura 133 Austin. Richard 133 Bbb Babilla, Mary 168, 48 Bachich. Robert Badar, Donna 59. 180 Badar, Teresa 47. 133. 44. 56 Baisden. Lisa 180, 55 Balas. Jeffrey 168 Balas. John 180 Baldwin. Bonnie 168. 55 Ballard, Selena 168 Balluch, Susan 62. 168 Ban. Julie 133. 44 Ban. Randall 46. 108. 168 Bannister. David Barbauld. Diana 180 Barclay. Kevin 133 Bardeson. Joseph 94. 180 Barkasi. Belinda 168 Barker. Lorrie 133 Barnett. Deanna 168 Barnack. Douglas 133 Barnes. Daniel 168 Barnes. David 63. 96. 168 Barnes. Nancy 133 Barrett. Kathy 168. 48 Baran, Michelle 133 Baron. John 168 Bateman. Gail Bartley. Kelly 180 Bartman. Cheryl 168 Bartolomei. Jennifer 52. 168 Basile. Cynthia 133 Basile. Lora 168 Basile. Paul 168 Bateman, Gail 168 Beach. Melissa 180 Beader, Ray Beamon. Scott 180 Beavers. Marianne Beck. Robert 69. 180 Becker. Chris 133 Beckham. Kathleen 105, 180 Beeler. Allen 180 Beier, Jeffrey 63. 180 Bekelya, Debbie 27 Belei, Mary 168 Bellamy. Scott 180 Bellovary, Joseph 180 Bencie, James 168 Benjamin. William 180 Bennett. Deborah 180. 56 Bennett. Denny 15. 24, 72. 133, 45. 50 Beres, Paul 168 Berndt, Andrea 52. 168 Berndt. Laura 104, 105. 133 Best. Douglas 133, 44 Betz, Ruth 180 Beverly, Danielle 180 Bianchi, Sharon 46. 133, 45 Bianco. Beth 20. 180 Bianco. Michael 168. 49 Bielak. Anthony 180 Bielak. Tracy 168 Bickel, Jeanne 49, 168 Bigelow. David 180 Bikos, George 180 Billens, David 168 Billens. Lynne 180 Bilski, Theodore 180 Binns, Kenneth 180 Birchall, David Birchall, Denise 180 Bishop. Bradley 168 Blackburn, Mary 168 Blackburn, Patricia 180 Blair, Colleen 53. 62. 180 Blair. Lisa 133, 44 Blaney, Lisabeth 168 Blankenship. Winifred 180, 48 Blankinship, Cori 169 Blankinship. Tracy Blimm, Angela 180 Boatner, Tina 169 Bogordos. Tina 169 Bolvin, Darin 53. 63. 133 Bonich. Michelle 169, 50 Book. Kimberly 169 Bookas. Debbie 133 Boone. Kirk 133 Borameier, Bill Boruff, Darrell Bostos, Bobby Bowen. Tamera 133 Bowman. Julie 63. 69. 97. 133 Bowman. Katherine 133 Boyd. Brenda 59. 180 Boyd. Kenneth 133 Boyd. Kevin 133 Boyer, Dianna 169 Brady. John 58. 87. 28. 31. 133 Brandt. Eric 180 Bravn, Paula 169, 84. 56 Bravos. Nicholas 92. 94. 180 Bresich. Kathryn 133. 44 Briggs. Roger 169 Brizendine, Edward 96. 180.57 Brizendine. Linda 46. 53. 62. 105. 169. 48. 55 Bronowski. Timothy 169 Brooks. Dana 134 Brown. Cathy 134 Brown. Curtis 169 Brown. Jeffrey 180 Brown. Michael 134 Brown, Sharon 180. 55 Brownewell, Christopher 169 Brownewell. Ellen 180 Bruce. Scott 92. 134 Brucks. James 169 Brugas. Bob Brugas, Susan 169 Brugos, Suzanne 180 Bryant. Lora 134 Bryner. David 134 Bublitz, Mark 134. 44 Buchfuehrer, Cynthia 134 Buckley. Jill 169 Budner, Robert 180 Bukur, John 134 Bukur. Nick 181 Bulger. David 181 Bult. Henry Bumbales. Nicholas 108, 181 Buncich, Tracy 52, 181 Bunnell. Bruce Bunnell. Steven 94. 181 Buoscio, Geoffrey 134 Burditt, Tracy 69. 104. 134 Burelli. Melissa 24. 64. 134. 45. 44 Burge. Ty 171, 169 Burke. Dan 134 Burke. Frank 181 Burke. Gregg 169 Burke. Russell 169 Burkhart. Nancy 15. 134 Burris. John Bustos. Robert 181 Ccc Cacovski. Bob 169 Caldwell, Gina 134 Cammarata. Maria 59. 181 Cammarata. Tony 63, 134 Campbell. Dennis Campbell. Elizabeth 53, 62, 169 Canady. Kelly 181 Canchola. Alfonzo 46. 92, 108, 169, 56 Canchola, Laurie 58, 29, 31, 134 Canchola. Xavier 46. 69. 92. 108. 169, 56 Candiano, Melanie 134 Cao, Catherine 134, 44 Capps. Sheila 82. 169, 49 Capua, Stanley 69. 134 Capuli, Earl 69. 133. 134, 44 56 Capusan. Jerome 181 Capusan, Karen 169 Caravana. Kelly 181. 56 Cardaras. Nicholas 169, 57 Carich. Lora Carlotta. Shawn 1 8 1 Carlson. David 169 Carlson. Diana 105. 181. 48 Carniello, John 134 Carnegie. Lisa 62. 181 Carol), Allen 53. 62 Carr. Cheryl 134 Carrabine. Casey 92. 108. 1 8 1 Carroll. Charles 1 8 1 Carstensen. Laura 134 Carter. Donna 135 Carter. Ronald 169 Catchur, Gregory 73. 169. 49 Catenazzo. Lisa 181 Catenazzo. Michael 135 Cates. Charlie 181 Cates. Michael 181 Cavlovic. Zelko 181. 57 Ceko, Simo 169 Celorio. Edward 169. 48 Cerniak, Stephen 62 Chadd. Terrance 135 Chaja, Christine Champ. Mary 169 Chandler, Karen 46. 52. 65, 29. 135, 45 Charbonneau, Rene 46, 52, 69, 135. 44 Charochak. Richard 169 Chartier. Corine Chentnik. Mary 169 Chestovich, Diane 181 Chew. Frank 181 Chew. Susan 169 Chiabai. Jennifer 24. 52. 135 Chiado. Karen 181. 48 Chidester. Debra 59. 181 Chisko, Anthony Chismudy, Kent 169 Christ. George 135 Christoff, Elizabeth 46. 169. 55 Christoff. Nancy 17, 135 Christopher, Kathryn 44 Christos. John 169 Christy. Daniel 18 1 Cierniak, Stephen 135 Ciesielski, Anthony 181 Ciesielski, James 169 Ciesielski. Stephen 67, 135, 45 Cimbaljevich, Polly 46. 181 Cimbaljevich, Walter 169 Ciochina. Annette 181 Cioni, Richard 181 Clapp, Julia 63, 86. 181, 55 Clapp, Sean 135. 44 Clement. John Coady, James 169, 44 Cochran, Doug 92, 181, 28 Collaros. Constantine 135 Collaros, Paul 169 Collins, Cathy 181 Collins, Elaine 169 Comerford, Phillip 94, 181 Commarata, Maria 55 Cone. Cynthia 46, 52, 44 Conley, Claude 169 Conrad, Todd 169 Cook. Nancy 135 Cook. Steven 94, 108, 181 Cooley. Kimberly 69. 135 Coria, Walter 169 Corey, Joyce 135, 44 Costakis, Christine 136 Costidakis, Stacy 181 Costner, Terry 136 Courtney. Michele 136 Covaciu. Richard 181 Covaciu, Robert 169 Craig, Bently 46. 92, 169 Craig, Rosemary 169 Crandall. Cathleen 136 Croarkin. Michael 169 Crowder. Pamela 169 Cox. Lisa 181 Crago. John Craig. Rhonda 181 Crist, Michael 181 Croarkini, Steve 181 Crozier. Debora 169 Crozier, Larry 181 Crumpton. Kimberly 169 Csonka. Gregory 181 Csonka, Vincent Cucuz, Ratko 169 Curcuro. Brian 169 Curcuro. Daniel Ddd Daniel. Michael 136. 57. 44 Daniel. Sharon 169. 49. 56 Darkins, Dawn 46. 169. 48 Darnell, Connie 169 Darnell, Kelly 136 Davidhizar. Laren Davis. Christine 181 Davis. Diane 136 Dawson, Martin 53, 62, 169 DeCheske, Scott 169 DeFoor, Jeffrey 169 Degard, David 169. 57 DeLucenay, Christopher 136 Demmon, Jennifer 181 Demo. Joseph 181 Demo. Tammy 136 Demo. Teresa 169 Denta, Brian 136 DeReu, Steven 181 Desatnick, Jamie 52, 181 De St. Jean, Robert 18 1 De St. Jean, Sheila 169 DeVault, James Dewar. Leroy 136 Dewar, Patricia 59. 181, 56 DeWell, Christine 69. 104. 105. 169 Deyot, Janis 169, 29 Dian, Judith Dian, Kathryn 181 Dickson. Christine 136 Dickson. Danielle 169, 49 Dietrich, Timothy 181 Dillman, Deborah 136 Dillon, Ina 181 Dillon. Sandra 136 Dimitri, Diane 46, 169, 48 Dimond. Mary 69 Dimos, Christopher 169 Dimos, John 46, 53, 59, 62. 136, 55. 44 Dixon, Dawn 136 Dixon. Ed 92. 136, 50 Dixon, Felicia 136, 44 Djinovic, Dragic 169 Djurich, Maria 169 Djurich, Micheal 67. 137. 45 Debrowski, Thomas 181 Dolich, Linda 137. 49 Dolch, Patricia 181, 84 Domonkos. Marie 59, 137, 49 Domonkos, Richard 181 Donely, Doreen 169 Doolin, John 94. 181 Doolin. George 92, 94. 169 Dornburg, Eric 69, 169 Dornburg, Jeffrey 137 Doty. Mary Ellen 59, 181 Drca, Donna 181 Dres, Tom Duck, Daphne 15, 52, 137 Dudak, Denise 169 Dudak. Mary 17. 46, 52. 137 Dudak, Patricia 24. 46, 69. 137. 143, 44 Dujmovich, Mark 92. 94. 169 Dumler, Kathy 169 Dunkelberger, Kim 53, 58, 62. 169 Duran, Daniel 181 Durkin, Lori 181, 50 Durkin, Kathleen 169 Duron, John 169 Durrulla, Deborah 13 Dustman. John 169 Duttwyler, David 170 Duvall. Chris 170 DuVall. Micheal 181 Dyman, John 170 Dyman. Mary Dzik. Marty 181. 48 Dzyacky. Mellisa 137, 55. 44 Dzyacky. Michelle 181. 55 Eee Eakins. Kimberly 170 Eckman, Lenora 170 Ector. Lisa 58, 170, 56 Edwards. Deborah 181 Edwards. Scott 63. 181 Edwards. Troy 137 Eich, Joe Eich, Laura 47. 58. 63. 87, 137. 44 Eich. Marsha 181 Elea. Bonnie 170 Elliott. Scott 63. 96. 181 Eisner. Deborah 137 Engel. Donald 94. 181 Engel. Donna 15. 137. 155. 50 Englebright. Amy 58. 31. 137, 48 Ensalaco, Carol 181. 54. 57 Ensalaco, Todd 170 Enzwiler, Jill 182 Equihua. Lawrence Escott. Penny Escott, Troy 182 Eubank, Melissa Eubank. Michele 170. 182 Evan. Amy 182 Evans. Constance 182 Evans. Daniel 170, 49 Evanyo, Michael 92. 170 Evaokoiu. Martha 170 Eurich, Sarah Eyrich. Sarah 137 Fff Fabian. Paul 182 Fabrici, Adam 53. 63. 182 Fabrici, Marjorie 29. 137. 44 Fargo, Nancy 47, 53. 62. 137, 49 Farias, Delia 170 Feczko, John 137, 50 Fedorchak, Mary Beth 170 Feduccia. John 182 Feduccia. Laurie 170 Fehlberg. David 182 Femiak. Darla 137 Feneck. Lisa 137, 44 Ferkull, Carol 170. 48 Fetkavich, Linda 170. 28 Fiacable, Mark 137 Fialkowski. Diane 182. 57 Fife, Danielle 63. 18 2 Figueroa. Anthony 69. 138 Findley. Jennifer 170 Fisher. Thomas 138 Fisk. Deborah 182 Fitusis, Kelly 138 Fitusis, Theodora 182 Flannery. Julieann 170 Flauding, Dawn 59. 170, 48 Floor. Kimberly 170 Flynn. Stacie 138 Flynn. Terrance 182 Fodor, Marla 138 Forbes. Joni 138 Foremski, Susan 46. 59. 182 Forythe. Rebecca 182 Forythe. Tracy 170 Fossey. Gary 182 Fossey. Rebecca 138 Fotinos, Kay Fox, Diana 170 Franco, Lissette 170 Frank. David 138 Frank. Richard 170 Franko, Victoria 182. 56 Frantal. Gayle 58. 182 Franz. Renee 105. 55. 182 Fraticelli. Lana Fratzke, James 170 Freeman. Donald 139 French. Paul 170 Frest. Charles 139 Frey. Patrick 182 Frey. Shawn 170 Freman. Donald 182 Froman. Donald 170 Fryer. Jill 63. 86. 139. 44. 56 Fryer. Sue 182 Fugate. Steve 139 Furgett. Sandy 170 Ggg Gagianas. Theodora 170 Gallagher. Diane 170. 56 Gallegos. Greg Gallegos. Lisa 170. 48 Gallegos. Steve 182 Gallo. Valerie 139 Gallo. William 96. 139 Galoozis. Anthony 170 Galoozis. Phillip 170 Galoozis. Theofilos 139 Galovic, Jeannee 53, 63. 182 Gans. Charles 69. 108, 170 Gard. Pauline 182 Garden. John 139 Garrard. Scott 170 Garza. Aurora 47. 58. 139 Garza. Luciano 139 Garza. Velma 182 Gasich, Laurell 182 Gatlin, Gary 94. 182 Gavelek, Laura 182 Gavelek, Timothy 139 ■Gawronik. Deanna Gawrysiak, Eugene 53. 62. 139, 57 Gawrysiak. Mary 53. 62, 86, 170 Geary. Robert 170 Gee. Carole 182 Gee, Robert 182 Geeze, Lisa 182 Geeze, Rich 139 Geeze, Thomas 182 Gemeinhart, Tammy 170 Georgantas, Helen 170 George. JoAnne 52. 182 Georgeon, Peter 182 Gerodemas. Chris 170 Gerodemos. Jim Gertz. John 170 Geske, Cathrine 46. 59. 182 Giacomin, Jon 182 Giannisis, George 96 Gifford. Jeffrey 170, 57 Gilbert. Dennis 182 Gill. Laura 139 Gill, Margaret 182 Gill, Roger 170 Gill. Thomas 139 Giltz, Kimberly 139 Girodano. John 170 Gladdis. Dennis 182 Glatt, Garett 182 Glatt, Michelle 139 Glatz. Michael 170 Glibota. Joseph 170 Gligic. Mileva 182 Glorioso. Margaret 46. 53. 63. 86. 182 Goad. Robbie 170. 48 Golightly. Jennifer 182 Golkowski. Cory 94. 182 Gonzales. Soma 182 Gonzalez. Kathi 139 Goodson. Donna 182 Goodwin. Robert 139 Gorgas. Lisa 139 Gough. Dale 170 Gough. Janine 69. 170. 50 Govert. Christopher 170 Grabczyk. Michael Grabek. Judith 139 Grabek. Nancy 52. 170 Graham. James 69. 91. 92, 170 Grant, Sandra 59. 182. 48 Grant. Susan 170. 48 Gray. Ronald 182 Green. Deborah 139 Grembowicz. Denise Greer. Natalie 182 Gress. Glenda 182 Griffin. Mary 170 Griffin. Michael 183 Groff. Jerome 139 Gronek. Andrew Grose. Carolyn 46. 69. 139, 55 Gruber. David 58. 170, 31 Guardiola. Dolores 170 Guba. Anne 183 Guernsey. Eugene 183 Guerrero. Javier 63. 94. 183 Guip. Colette 140 Gulliver. Merry 140 Gulotta. Thomas 140 Gurgevich. Daniel Gurgevich, Lisa 15, 140 Gurthrie, Randall Gust. Lori 170 Guthrie, Richard 170 Gutjahr. Bonnie 170 Gutjahr, Jerome 183 Gutjahr, Richard 72. 140 Hhh Habrych, Jeffrey 170. 56 Hacker. Jeffrey 69. 92. 140 Hacker. Julie 170 Haleva, Svetlana 183 Hall, Deanna 183 Hallam, Tania 52, 140 Haller. Richard 183 Hamilton, Carrie 183 Hamilton, Gary 183 Hamilton, Lisa 183 Hamilton, Troy Hampton, Cindy 183 Hampton, Tammy 170 Hancock. Ken 140, 44 Handley, Mont 58, 170, 31 Hanisko, Lisa 170. 56 Hansbury, Laura 140 Hansel. Christopher Hansel. Kevin 170 Harding. Brian 92. 170 Harker. Karen 170 Harker. Larry 183 Harmon. Kurt 62. 140 Harms. Glenn 170 Harms. Ralph 183 Harper. Jane 140 Harper. John 84 Harper. Kimberly 183 Harper. Rayburn 183 Harper. Robert Harper. Shawn 140 Harriman, Gena 69. 97. 170 Harrison. Cheryl 140 Harvey. Janet 170 Hart. Lesa 26. 140 Hartwig. Janet 69. 97. 170. 57 Hastings. Jennifer 26. 140 Hatch. Robert 140 Hathaway. Cassandra 170 Havens. Teresa 183 Hayes. Diane 63. 170 Hefty. Sharon 47. 170 Hein. Joe 170 Heindorn. Michael 170 Heiser. David 140. 44 Helwig. Barbara 140. 44. 56 Helwig. Roger 170 Henderson. Jay 170 Hendricks. Daniel Hendrickson. James 87. 170. 31 Henry. Mark 140 Henry. Robert 170 Herandez. Keith 170 Hertelendy. Laszlo 183 Hevezi. Kathryn 170, 50 Hicks. Cathryn 183 Higgason, Sam 183 Higgins. Lisa 140 Higgins. Thomas 133. 141. 55. 44 Higgins. Tracy 183. 56 Highlan. Sherry 170 Hill. Cynthia 67, 170 Hines. Charla 26. 141 Hinkel. Allan 141 Hinkel. Tracy 170 Hipp, Scott 92. 171 Hipp, Steven 92, 171 Hirjak. Gregory 183 Hirsh. James 171 Hizar. Dave 183 Hodge, Kristin 63, 171 Hoekstra, Sandra 171 Hoekstra, Sharon 141 Holbrook. Ronald 96, 183 Holderman. Nancy 47. 58. 29, 141, 44 Holland, John 14 1 Holloway. Lisa 183 Holodick, Craig 183 Hopper. Renee 62. 183 Horan, Robert 183 Horn, Dennis 183 Houchin. Leslie 62, 141, 55 Houchin. Monica 21. 53. 62, 183. 55 Hovanec. Stephen 171 Howe. Dawn 141, 48 Howe, Mark 183 Hronopoulos, Katherine 171 Huber. Karen 59. 105. 183 Huber, Kathleen 104, 141, 44 Hudock, Andrea 141, 44, 56 Hudock, Donald 183 Hughes, Dale 183 Hughes. Richard 171 Hunt. Robert 171 Hurlburt. Kelleen 52. 69, 104. 141 Hurst, Nancy 171 Hutchison. David 171 Hutchison. Dirk 69. 72. 141.44 Hutson. Gregory 141 Huycke. Janynne 171 Huycke, Kathleen 183 Hyke, Jeannen 105 Hyndman. Karen 171 Ihovski. Trajan llles. Amber 171 Hies, Forrest 141 Imboden. Michelle Ingraham. Lisa 171 Ippolito. Ronald 141 Irons. Jeffrey 141 Irons. Tina 171 Irwin. Jodi 141 Ison. Clay 171 Iwan. Joy 171 Jjj Jackson. Charlotte 171 Jackson. Gerald 17 1 Jackson. James A. 141 Jackson. James R. 141 Jacobson. Richard Jaeger. Joanne 171 Jaeger. Monica 171 Jakelski, John James. Robert James. Scott 183 Jamrok. Thomas 183 Jamroz. Jeffrey 92. 141 Jandura. Deanna 171 Jandura. Tamara 141 Janickovic, Michael 171 Janizek. David 24. 69. 141. 34. 50. 44 Jankowski. Kimberly 141 Jankowski. Lisa 183 Jankowski. Veronica 141. 44 Jansen. Troy 183 Japundza. Donna Jarosak. Carl 183 Jaroscak, David 183 Jarrel. Patrick 171 Jasin, Susan 171 Jatczak, Douglas 14. 92. 141 Jelenek, Tammy 59. 183. 55 Jelesky, Lori 62. 86. 183 Jennings. Theresa 171 Jensen, John 183 Jensen. Robert 24. 65, 1 4 1 . 34. 50. 51. 56 Jessup, Rebecca Jewell, Lorianne 171 Jillson, Jody 76, 171 Jimenez, Conrad 183, 56 Jimenez, Nicholas 141 Johnson. Charles 171 Johnson, Daniel 62, 183, 57 Johnson, Jack 171 Johnson. James 183 Johnson. Jacqueline 141 Johnson. Jeffrey 183 Johnson, Judith 183, 50 Johnson, Joseph 171, 84 Johnson, Laura 171 Johnson. Linda 86. 171 Johnson. Lori 22. 171 Johnson. Margaret 22. 86. 141 Johnson. Mark 183 Johnson, Merry 62, 183 Johnson, Timothy 141 Johnston, Linda 14 1. 44 Jones. Bennica 171 Jones, Bruce 69. 92. 94. 141, 44 Jones. Deloris 183 Jones. Donald 183 Jones. Ed 141 Jones. Linda 171 Jones. Sheri Jones. Tracy 171 Jones. Troy 183 Jonusas, Sandra 143 Jovanovich, Mira 183 Judge. Lawrence 27. 69, 92, 108. 171 Judge. Michael 94. 108, 183 Juloski. Rugima 44 Jurasevich. John Bradley 171 Jurasevich, John Douglas 142 Kkk Kacmar. Barbara 53. 62. 171 Kacmar. Deborah 53. 63. 86. 143 Kaiser. Pamela 171. 48 Kakouris. Christerpher 183 Kallas. Edward 143 Kallas. Jeffrey 183 Kaluf. Rhonda 143 Kambouris. Maria 143 Kane. Clarence Kane. Paula Kansfield. Tracy 1 7 1 Kapitan. Carol 183 Karagas. James 143 Karakozis. Mark 183 Karaleftheres. Irene 183 Karamacoski. JoAnne 183 Karas. James 143 Kark. Kristin Karras. Paul Karrle. Leanne 183 Kaschak. Steven 63. 183 Kastner. Charles 144 Katris. Frank 144. 44 Kavadas. Harry 183 Keeler. Kenneth 171 Keen. Jodi 73. 171 Keilman, Janice 171 Keilman. JoAnne 171 Keiser. Troy Keller. Bradley 183 Kemp. Michael 171 Kendera. Richard 171 Kendron. Dawn 183 Kendt. Daniel 183 Keneson. Ronald 171 Kepshire. Mark 1 7 1 Kern. Deena 171 Kerr. Laurie Kervlis. Gregory 92. 171 Kezy. Mark 53. 62. 183 Kierzkowski, Corinne 171 Kiesner, Jeffrey Kimmel. Felecia 183 Kimmel, Tonya King. John King. Linda 53. 183 Kino. Mary 133, 144. 44. 55 Kirby, Zorine Kirksey. James Kistler, Thomas Klazura. Lisa 144 Klein. Mark 144 Kleist. John 183 Klimaszewski. Louie 94, 193 Knauss, Kimberly 183 Knight, Dawn 183 Knish. Paul Knop, David Knopf. Richard 144 Knops. Ed 183 Kochendorfer. Ellen Koelling. Linda 144 Koen. William 183 Koening. Tina 183 Koepke. Janet Koepke. Joseph 183 Kolodziejczak, Christine Kolozenski. Mark Komechak. Robert 183 Komisarcik. Kathleen 183 Komisarcik. Phillip Konja. Daniel 183 Konrady. Diane 64, 34 Koonce. Debora Koontz. Debbie 183 Kordys. Denise Korn, Suzanne 56 Korwek. Diane Kostantios. Billy 183 Kostelnik, Michelle 50. 51 Kostides. John 69. 92. 171 Kotso. Marianne 183 Kottaridis. Denise 144 Kouskoutis. Chris 183 Kovac. Stana 55 Kouvakas. Kathy 183 Kovacevic. Adam 183 Koveck. Kimberly 183 Kouvelas. Gregory 14. 69. 91. 92. 93. 94. 144. 44 Krafft, Jeffrey Kraft. Michael Kraft. Monica 53. 63 Kralis. Greg Krampen. Susan Krampien. Karen 69 Krausnick. Paul 67 Krecik, Julie Krecik. Stephen 144 Kriadis. Gary 144 Krisko. Michael Krol. Mary 59. 55 Krsterski. Lazo 24. 69. 108. 144. 51 Krueger. Donald Krutz. Michelle 144 Krutz. Stephen Kubacki. Joy Kubiak, Linda 63 Kulage. Denny Kulage. James Kunac, Tom 108 Kunovski. David 92. 144 Kunovski. Sonia 144 Kunovski. Steve 144 Kurth. Linda 144 Kures. Maria 144 Kustric. Omer Kutanovski, Debbie Kuzemka. James 92 Kyres, Bill Kyres, Maria 49. 44 Lll Lach, Cindy 145 Lach, Gregory LaFever. Kimberly 67. 56 LaFoone. Philip 92 Lagenoek. Janet 145 Lalios, Christine 69, 133. 145 Lalios. Nicholas 92 LaMarca. Laura 53, 62. 67. 105. 184. 45 Lamb. Connie Lamb. Ron 145 Lamb. Scott 94. 184 LaMore. Douglas Landers. Valerie 145 Lane. Charles Lane. Linda 145 Lane. Scott 184 Lane. Tracy 184 Langbehn. Karl Lara. Francisco 184 Larsen. Denise 145 Larson. Mary 53 Laudani, Linda 184 Laughead. Deborah Laviolette. Geralyn Law. Colette 55 Lax. Jeffery 69. 74 Layman. Jay 184 Lazarian. Kristin 52 Leaser. Kris 184 lannessi. Diane 141. 56 Leathers, Karen 184. 48 LeCounte. David Lee. Marvin 184 Lekar. Rudy 184 Lemke. Deborah 184 Lemster. Lisa 145 Lenker. Cynthia Lenker. Theodore Lennon. Laurie 145 Lennon. Robert 184 Lentini. Laurie 145 Leonard. Gerald 184 Leonard. Mary Victoria 53. 145 Leone. Sandra 62. 145 Leontaras. Penelope 184 Lepp. Kelly 184 Leposky, James Lesniak. Karen 69. 184 Lesniak. Linda 69. 56 Lewan, Douglas 184 Lewon. Lisa 46. 145, 44 Lewandowski, Lawrence 58. 29 Lewandowski. Linda 184, 145 Lewin, Kelly 184 Lewin, Larra 184 Libician, Robert 184 Lind. Gregory 184 Lipski. Jeffery 48. 55 Kipton. Mark 58. 145. 57. 44 Lisch. Ronald Lisek, Dawn 21. 59. 184 Lisek, Linda 145 Lloyd. Tim 145, 34 Loda, Alexis Loda, Dawn 145 Long, Susan 184 Longfellow, Daryl Lopez. Angelo Lopez. Erwin 184 Lopez. Yvonne 146 Lorenzo, Diane 146 Louie. Natalie 49 Lovely. Deanna Lucas. Frank 184 Lucas. Leslie 184 Lucas. Lisa 82. 146 Luckiewicz, Joseph 92 Luebcke, Dawn 53. 105. 184 Luebcke, Douglas 62 Luna. Christina Luna. Carmen 146 Lund. Philip 53. 184 Lundy, Kevin Lunsford. Eric 146 Luytgaarden, Kimberly 184 Lynch. Terri Mmm Macchia. Sharry Machia, Kimberly 146 Machin, Lawrence Machin. Mark 184 Mack. James 17. 92. 146 Mack, Lisa 184 Mackanos, Karen 31. 146. 44. 55 Mackey. Gregory 16. 92. 108. 106. 146 Muckulak, Jeffrey 146 Madera. Denny 184 Madera. Kathy 146 Magiera. Michael 94, 184 Maginot, Lawrence Maicher. Philip 92. 146 Major. James Major. Kathy 146 Malenock. Michael 146. 44. 56 Malich. Christina 21. 184 Malich. Teresa 67 Maloney. Robert 146 Maloney. Thomas 184 Maluga. Daniel Mamlula. Dan Mance. Rudolph 146 Mangione. James 146 Manglis. Niki 184 Manghs. Theo Mamon. Gail Mams. Andrew 69. 92. 93. 146 Mams. Gary 53. 62 Manis. Sandra 105. 110, 184 Manivilovski. Biliana 147. 44. 55 Mann. Scottie 94. 184 Manolivic, Diane Manoski. Scot 94. 184 Marando. Antonette 46. 53. 63. 184 Marich. Dragon Robert Marino. Michael 46. 184 Markle, Bruce 108, 184 Markle. Shelly Marolejo. Mike 62 Marmolejo, Michael 53 Marosevich, Vjekoslav 57 Maroules, Pamela Marson, Carla 1 10. 185 Martin. Jane 147 Martin, Kirk 185 Martinez. Dawn 147 Martinez. Dora 59 Martinez. Fabian 62, 147. 56 Martinez. Joseph 147 Martinez. Pete 92 Maryonovich. Dawn 147 Maryonovich. Diahn Massow. Sharri 48 Matthews. Bryant Matheus, Scott 147 Mathis. Karen 183 Mathis. Lori 147 Mathis. Timothy 64. 147, 45 Matthews. Sherrie 105. 104, 110. 11 1. 147 Mattingly. Dawn 185 Mattingly. Pamela Mayer. Cynthia 147 Mayersky, Randall 185 Mayros. Anthony Mayer. Anthony McAlpin, Brett McAnally, Neil 147 McClellan. Rodney McCloud. Darren McConnell. Barbara McCormick, Cathy 147 McCumber, David 185 McCumber, Roy 185 McDonald. Karin McDonald. Kevin 147, 84 McGhan, Michael 69. 28. 147 McGregor. Daniel 147 McGuire. Brian 147 McGuire. Carolyn McHenry, George 147 McKay. Deanna 185 McLaughlin, Kelly 69. 147 McNally, Lisa McNally, Michael 147 McNary, Peggy 147 Meade. Michael 108, 185 Meade. William 108, 106 Mecchia. Brenda 104, 110 Mecchia, Lori Medanich, Andrew Madanich, Deanna Meechia. Lori 185 Melcic. Scott Mellinger, Lorie Melvick. George 185 Menacher. Jackie 185 Mendoza. Gerald 148 Merced. Nancy 48 Merced. Sandra 185 Merrifield. Kristi Merrifield. Sherri 185 Mesarch, Phil 147 Mesarch. Timothy 185 Meschede. Thomas 83 Metcalf. Dennis 108. 185 Metcalf. Thomas 148 Metlov. Annette 185 Metten. Leslie 53 Metros. Sandra 59. 185 Metros. Sharon 46. 148. 50 Metten. Patricia 185 Metten. Paul 148 Metten. Saylor 55 Meyer. Jeffrey 185 Meznarick. Jerry 185 Michael. David Michaels. Joseph 53. 62. 94. 185 Mickey, Daniel 148 Mihal. Catherine 185 Mihal. Daniel Mikolics. Ginger 148 Mikuly, James 185 Mikuly, Nannette 185 Milakovich. Margie 148 Miller. Dale Miller. Daniel Miller. Scott Miller. Toni 64. 69. 104. 105. 111. 34 Miller. Tracey Mills. Barbara Milter. Beth Milteer. Julie 148 Minton. Sherri 24. 46. 52. 63. 148. 34 Miskuf, Jerry 148 Mitchell, David Modrak. Sherri 55 Moehl, Sandra Molden. Nancy Mollick, Dana 49 Mollick, Darrell 185 Monix, Sue 185 Montoro. Teresa 44 Monzulla, Lee 185 Mooney. William Moore. Bradley 69. 185 Moore. Deborah Moore. Jeffrey 17. 69. 92. 28. 148 Moore. Lori 148 Moore. Robert 148 Moravskij. Sylvia 185 Morigi. Dan Morigi. Mary 185 Morillon, Edward Morris. Willie 53. 62. 185 Moroz. Mary Moroz. Darryl 185 Moses. Ronald 185 Mosteller, Lisa Mourad, Linda Mourad, Salwa Mroz, Darryl Mroz, Kristin 148 Mudrich, Peter 185 Mueller, Jeffery 185 Mullen, Lorraine Murnma, Mark 185 Mummey, Mark 148 Munguia, Sandra 185, 48 Murawski, Harvey Murphy. Michael 148 Murray, Alanna 185 Musselman. Barbara 59 Muvceski. Zoran Myatovich. Lori 148 Myers. Devra Nnn Nadolski. David 185 Nadolski. Edmund Nastovski. Tom Natale. Kimberly Navarro. Michele Nay. Scott Neal. Deborah 46. 29. 48 Nealon. Steve 148 Neff. Jacqueline 63. 105. 185, 48 Neis. Mary Lynn Neuerburg. Lisa Newlin. Dawn 59 Nicholich. Steven 185 Nims. Richard David Nims, Philip 185 Nipper. Carol 62 Nipper. Thomas 62. 185 Nixon. Lisa 148. 56 Nochevich. Mike 17 1 Nodd. Deborah Nommensen. Peter 31. 148 Nonos, Peter 183 Norrell, John Norris. Loretta 183 Norris. Lori 148 Novotny. Nancy 62. 149 Nowak. Melanie 149 Nowak, Melinda Ooo O ' Brien, Mary Beth 149 O ' Connor, John 24, 92, 149, 155 Odeen, Dawn 69, 50 Ogan, Alan 94, 185 Ogiego. John 92, 185 Ogiego. Michelle Olesh. Mark Olivadoti, Dominic 185 Oliver. Debbie Oliver, Elizabeth 53 Oliver, Jane 185, 55 Oliver, Lawrence 62, 96 Oliver, Valerie 149, 44 Olovich, Patrica 149 Ordway, Gregory 63. 185 O ' Rear, Nolan Orlich, Georgeanna 46, 48, 55 Orosz, Robert 69, 91, 92, 149 Orosz, Scott 185 Orosz, Susan 149 Orten, Craig 149 Otterbacher, George 21. 185 Otterbacher. Tracy 58, 87, 31, 149, 48 PPP Pabey, Patricia Padgett. Christine Palmer. Virginia 149 Pall. Cheryl Pall. Janet 185 Palm. Camella Palvas. Karyn 20. 185 Pampalone, Anthony Panas, Harriet Pankiewicz, Daniel 185 Pankiewicz, Therese Panning. Dawn 24. 149 Pantelic. Alexander 94. 185 Papageorge, Mary 185 Papp. David 185 Pappas. Christopher 94. 185 Parini. Anthony 149 Parkhurst. Robert Parks. Deborah 20. 58, 67, 185. 45 Parks. Daryl Parpart. Raymond 185 Parsons. Penny Paschia. Domomc 185 Patterson. Keith 149 Patton. Jennifer Patz. Dave 108 Patz, Timothy 90. 91. 92. 149 Pawlak, Joseph 92. 149 Pearman. Gerald 92 Pearson. Michael 185 Peddicord. Jarvis Pefley. Marcia 149 Pefley. Maria Pejic. Alexander 185 Peioski, Steve 185 Pemberton. David Pemberton. Ula Pena. Alyssa Pennock. Jill 185 Perez. Cynthia Peric, Snezana Perrotta. Emil 185 Perry. Gail Perry. Martha 185 Perry. Richard 63 Peschke, James 149 Peters. Jeffrey 69. 150 Peters. Karyn 185, 56 Peters. Michelle Peterson. Alan Peterson. Roger Petroff. Rose 185 Petroskey. Edward 185 Pettroff, Kenneth 69. 92 Petrov. Nancy Petrovich, Brian 108, 185 Petrovich, Joe Petroviskie, Nikola Pheanis. Lisa 150 Pheanis, Suzanne 185 Phenis, Laura 185 Phillips. Jefferson 185 Phillips. Susan 150 Philpot. Tommy 185 Piazza. Mark Pictor, Donna 57 Pierce. Lisa 150, 44 Pigott, Lynn 46, 185 Piper. Steven Pittman. Debra 185 Pittman. Gregory 150 Pittman. John Pienta, Sharon Plesac, Sandra Plesha, Scott 69. 92 Plumb, Dawn 185 Pluth, Judith 52. 185 Pochop. Robert 185 Pokrajac, Milorad Poliak, George Pollitt, Steven Poponas, Theodora 150, 44 Porter. Julie 151 Porter. Mark Porter. Paul 185 Poss, Gary 151 Potter. Charmin Poturalski, Dennis 151 Povlin, Jill 185 Povlos, Frances Powers. Kevin Powers. William 185 Povlock. Jack 151 Poxon. JoAnne Poxon. Theodore 151 Prasuhn. William Premil. Cathleen Premil. Marc Press. Robert 185 Prgomelja. Kathy Prgomelja, Thomas 185 Price. Carolyn 59. 185 Price. Cy 186 Priestly, Cooley 186 Primich. Frank 94. 186 Primich. George 151 Prince. Stephen 53 Pruiett. Debbie 186 Pupillo, Ross 186 Pushka. David 69 Qqq Qualizza. Mark 186 Rrr Rachford. Susan 151 Radjenovich. Rade 186 Radu, Kimberly 186 Raehl, Charles 186 Raehl, Donald 151 Ragon, Dean 151 Rainford. Clyde Phillip 186 Rainford. David 96 Rajsich, Scot Ralph. Sherry 151 Ralph. Terri Ramon. Antonio 151 Ramon. Jaun Ramuscak. Andrew 151 Randall. Bill 186 Rasich, Bob 63 Ratajec, Anthony Ratajec, Stephen 151 Rayson. Bruce 151 Reder, Kim Reder, Sheryl 151 Reeves. Scott 151 Regan, Elizabeth 151 Regan. Kelley Regeski, Denise 56 Reibly, Don 151 Reilly. Margaret 62. 186 Reimer. David 186 Reimer, Patricia 151 Reinhart. Bryan 58. 29. 31, 151 Remkus, Stanley Remley. Robert 94. 186 Remley, Rebecca Rendina, Karen 46. 186 Rendleman. Richard Renn, Jeffrey Reyna. Anthony 186 Rhodes, Rick 46. 69, 143, 151 Rice. Dana 151 Rice, Frank Richards. David 92. 151 Richards. Lori Richmond. James 151 Richter, Sandra Riddle, Lori 186 Riddle. William 24. 151 Rimer. Lori 186 Rimer, Patty 86 Ring, Laura 151 Risner, Joseph 186 Risteski, Louie Rivera. Michael 186 Roberson. Sandra 151 Robertson. Bridget 186 Robinson. David 53. 58. 62. 151, 57. 44 Robinson. Douglas 53. 58. 63. 151. 57. 44 Robinson. Jay 151 Robinson. Mark 151 Rodd, Michael Rodgers, David 62. 96 Rodich, Danica Rodriquez. Dolores 151 Rogers. Cheryl J. 186 Rogers. Cheryl L. 186 Rolff. Diane Roll. April 186 Rollenson. Michael Rollet. Veronica 186 Rondinelli. Frank 63. 186 Rose. Rosella Rosendaul. Richard 186 Rosich. Robert 53. 63. 186 Ross. Danelle 186 Roszkowski, Debora Roszowski. Pamela Roth. Catherine Roth. Georgia 186 Routsolias. Lisa Rubush. Nancy 186 Ruff. David Rumbut. Charles 151 Rusak. Lisa 69. 56 Rusbasan. Laura Rusbasan. Lisa 186 Russell. Gregory Russell. Jimmy Rutkin. Patricia Ruthkay. Mitcheal 151 Sss Saavedra. Gabino 151 Sabo. Helen 151 Sabo. Kristine Sabo. Michael Sabo. Sharon 186 Sadowski. Melissa 69. 186 Sadowski. Vicki Sage, Michelle 186 Sakaleros, Michael 94. 186 Salapski. Mark 152, 54 Salcedo. Anthony 96. 152 Salcedo. Katheen Saliek, Cynthia 186. 50 Saliwonczyk. Lori 50. 51 Sanchez. John 186 Santucci, Mary 186 Sarantis, May 152 Satka, David 186 Satnan. Robert 45 Satka. Lori 152 Sattler. Marie 152 Savvas. Stamatios Sawochka, Alan Scheub, Patricia 48 Schmidt, Anthony 152 Schmidt. Jeffrey 58, 31 Schimdt, Leonard 94. 108, 186 Schneider, Laura Scholz, Linda Schoon, Sharon 152 Schramm, Paul Schreiber, Michael 152 Schreiner, Michael 63, 186 Schreiner, Patricia 186, 51 Schultz, Karen Schultz, Sally Schulz. Karl Schuster. Ricky 58, 31, 152 Schuster, Roger 186 Scott, Cindy 186 Scott, Gwendolyn 152, 44 Scott, Teresa 152, 49 Scrivnor, Julie 186 Sears, Lisa Sebastian, Cecile 152 Sebben, Christine 186 Seber, Catherine 59. 186 Segraves. Lynne Segraves. Ronald 83 Seibel, Nick Seitzinger, Scott 152 Sekerez. Randy Sell. Mary 186 Semplinski, Sharon Servin, Andres 186 Sharpe. Helen 152 Shatkowski. David 53. 63. 186 Shaver. Kevin Shawver. Leana 56 Sherck, Dawn 152 Sherin. Lynne 15. 50 Shimley. Bernard 53. 62. 186 Shobaki. Richard Shotter. Rosemarie 24. 152. 44 Short. Timothy 69. 152. 44 Shriener. Trish 50 Shriver. Gregg Shriver. Kim Shudick. Kris 186 Shuman. Diane 186 Sierkowski. Alan 53, 58. 63, 29. 31. 152, 49 Sierkowski. Karen 59. 186 Simac. Barbara Simic. Aleksandra 58 Simic. Zorine 152 Sikanovski. John 186 Sine. Richard Slade. Linda 186 Slayden. Brad Sliwa, Tom 152 Slupzynski, Lyla Slusser. Ronald Smallfield, Laura 186 Smar, Jeanne Smith. Debra 154 Smith. Deborah 186 Smith. Gerald Smith. Howard Smith, Jaqueline Smith, James Smith, Karin 186 Smith, Kathryn Smith, Lilly Smith. Mark 186 Smith. Martin 187 Smith, Paul 58, 154, 44 Smith, Robert 94, 187 Smith, Rory 154 Smith. Steven 187 Smith, Thomas 154 Smolar, Kelly Smolnicky, Deanne 154 Smoot. Sheri Sneiderwine. Karrie Sneiderwine, Michael 187 Snemis. Donald 69. 154. 56. 44 Snemis. Jeffrey 187 Snow, Jeffrey Sobczak, Justine 187 Sobierajski, John 187 Sohovich, Robert 187 Sokol, David 154 Solich, James Solich, Joseph 154 Solivais, Barbara 154 Solon. Constantios 187 Solon. George Solvjanski, Diane 58, 31 Soos, James Sopko, Mark 187 Sorbello, Danny Sormaz, Peter 187 Sormaz, Robert Soulovnias, Thomas Souronis, Michael 15, 69, 108, 154, 51 Sowles, Cynthia 154 Sovljanski, Diane 154. 44 Spadoni, Kimberly 187, 50 Spahic. Donna Spak. Vicki 154 Spangler, Julie 154 Speer. Andrew 154 Sperber. Barry Sperber. Cassie 76 Sperka. Vicki Spicer. Catherine 154 Spirovich, Patricia 52. 154 Spiru. Jennifer Spott. Joseph 53, 63. 56 Spott, Kelley 62. 187. 56 Springman. Craig 154 Springman, Kristine Spurr, David Spurr, Richard 154 Stanborough. Robert 154 Stanik. Bryant Stanley. Donna Stanley. Gena Stanton, Mary 58. 187 Starko, David 154 Stauffer. Abby 154 Stefanelli. Janice 187 Stefanovic. Ljubisha 108, 154 Stefoski. Orce 154 Steininger, Paul 187 Steiniger. Sheila 154 Steininger, Steve 154 Stepnoski, Michael Stevens, Brian 92 Stewart. Edward Stojanovski. Daniel 154 St. Martin, Diane 63. 187 Stoltz. Valerie 187 Stone. Christine 187 Stone, James 154 Stone. Susan 187 Stone. Tamara Stooksbury. Leah Stovall. Jill Strawhun, Jayne Strong. Dian 187 Sturm, Jeff Sturtridge. Lora 154 Sudbrack, Monica 57 Sullivan, Kevin 53, 63 Sum. Wendy 154 Summers. Preston Sunny. Gordon 69. 92. 28, 155. 44 Surdzial, Jill 62, 56 Sutkowski, Michael 187 Suvajac, Lilly Suzich, Shari 155 Swanson, Nancy 21. 155 Swanson, Sandy 187 Swift, Janet 187 Swike. Jacqueline 62, 187 Swike. Jeffrey 67, 155 Swinford. Tammy 187 Swinford. Richard 187 Szczerbik. Jennifer Szklarski, Darlene Szklarski. Douglas 187 Szmagj, Kathryn 24. 143. 155, 34 Szocka. Catherine 155 Szocka, Denise Szymaszek. Dennis Szymaszek. Susan Ttt Takis. Constance 187 Talley, Charles 155 Talley. Robert Tamayo. Rita 56 Tants, Anita 156 Tasicas. Tom 187 Taylor. Gregory Taylor, Susan 187 Teller. Kerin 187. 56 Teets. Joseph Teets, Tina 156 Tetzloff, Lawrence Thomas. Michael 187 Thomas. Cheryl Thomas. Michael 94 Tica. Milos Tica. Zuezdana 187 Tiernan. Christopher Tiernan, Matthew Tiffany. Randall 156 Tiffany, Rhonda Tilmon, Jon 69, 90 Timmons. Brian Timmons. Robert Tisma. Elizabeth 156, 44 Tisma, Michael 9 1 . 92 Titak, Jacqueline Tkach. Catherine 156 Tobias. Alanson Toby, Christine 59 Toby, Jennifer 156 Todorofski, Helen 187 Toigo, John 187 Tomb. Gheryl 97 Tolman. Herbert 187 Tomandi, Christopher 187 Tomaszewski, Kevin Tombers, Mary 156, 34 Tommasi, Terri 156, 54, 56 Tommasi. Toni 156. 54. 56 Tomondi, Donna 156 Tonavich, Mark Tonetski, Juliann 156 Tonetski, Karen Trop, Inga Torres. Denise Torres. Doris Touchette, Brad 20. 53. 63. 187 Tournai, Kathleen 156, 143 Townsend. Tuan 156 Traber. Mike Traicoff, Phil Trajkovski. Linda Travis, David Treskovich, Barbara 156 Trocha, Margaret Trousdale, Linda 187 Trowbridge. John Trpezanovich, Kenneth 187 Trpkovski, Tony 187, 84 Truchan, Jill Truchan. Jonathon 69, 92. 156 Tsangaris. Steven Tsarnas. Konstantinos Tsiongas. Angelo Tucker, Craig 187 Tully, Guy 69 Turley. Michelle Turman. William Turner, Cathy Turner, Cindy 156 Turner. Susan 187 Turner, Tammy 156 Uuu Urbahns. Rex Utpates, John 156 Utley. James Timothy Urycki, Lori 156 Urbano, John Urban. Carol 156 Urban. Thomas Underwood, Barbara 187, 28 Underwood. Scott Vw Vajner. Gregory 156 Valdes, Connie 156. 49 Valencia. Karen 156 Valencia. Kathy 156 VanderTuuk, Beverly 21. 59. 187 VanMeter, Dorene 58. 59. 187. 57 Varela. Louis 187 Vargas. Edward 156 Vasilarakos. Myra Vasos. Toula 156 Vazquez. Ronald Vasquez, Victor 187 Veljanoski, Klimka Veljanoski. Violet 187 Verbancic, Michael 187 Vereb. Christopher 187 Vergin. Victoria 69, 104, 156 Vermillion. Cheryl 69, 104, 187, 110 Vertrees. Rebecca 110 Vessely, Paula 187 Vickroy, Kimberly 14. 15, 156, 50. 44 Victor. Phyllis 156 Victor. Todd 187 Vidimos, Daniel 69, 156 Villarreal, Alonzo 187 Villarreal, Ricardo Villareal. Steve Vincent. Robert 187 Virgo, David 156 Vislosky, Timothy 92. 156, 34 Vlisides. Evanthia 187 Vlisides, Mary Volk, James 156 Voltry, Patty 47 Vossos, Eleni Vossos, William Voyles, Jerry 96 Voyles, Ronald Vraniskoski, Jasmina 156 Vrotny, Patricia Vujovic, Daniel 187 Www Wachowski, Steven 187 Wade. Pamela 156 Wagner. Rene 62. 187 Wahlman. Anthony 187 Wainman, Cheryl 187 Wakefield. Mark 187 Waldrop. Flora Waldrop, Floyd Walker, Edgar 187 Walker, Michael 92 Wallace. Michael 156 Walther. David Wampler. Karen 187. 50 Wardell. Kimberly 63. 187 Wardell, Virgil Warminski, Wendy 156 Warren, Steven 156, 44 Wasick. Lawrence 187 Weaver. Sheryl 187 Webb. Jeffery Webb. Lisa 158 Webb. Lori 59. 187 Webster. Nancy 46. 158 Wiess. Alexander Weissert. Susan Wengel. Dana 49 Westcott, Gregory Whitworth, Scott 158 Whitworth, Sherryl 158, 56. 44 Widup, Sheldon 77 Wielgorski. Pamela 59. 84 Wiening. Keith 62 Wiening. Kurt Wiggand. Carl 158 Wiggins, Katherine 69. 187, 50 Wilburn, Gregory 69. 92. 158 Wilk. Cathy 159 Wilk, Frank Wilk. Karen 187 Wilkening. Randall 187 Wilkerson. Margret Janie Wilkerson. Marla Joan 58. 97 Williams. Dan Williams. David Williams, Jaylene Williams. John 187 Williams, Rodney 69 Williams, Russle Wilson. Kevin 187 Wilson, Janis 58. 159 Wilson, Judy Wilson. Linda Wing, Timothy 159 Winovich, Elizabeth 171 Winter, Angelia 159 Wirtes, Sharon 49 Wirtez, Andrew Wirtz, Ruth Wirtz, Thomas 94, 187 Wojas. Paul 187 Wolan. Mary 187 Wolf, Timothy 17. 69, 92. 159 Wood. Lisa 47. 52. 53, 63. 159 Wood, Timothy 187 Woods. Phillip 187 Woods. Tammy Woodward, David 69. 92. 187 Wozniak, Laura 62 Wright, Bradley 187 Wright, Tammy 187 Wrigley. Julie Wrigley. Michael Wyllie, Robin Xxx Xidis, George Xidis, Susan 187. 48 Yyy Yakubec, John 188 Yaselsky, Tamara 46. 159. 34 Yester. Daniel 188 Yester. Richard 83 Yetsko, David Yetsko. Jayne 188 Young. Bryan 159 Young. Charles Young. Doug 159 Young, Gilbert Yuchak, Thomas Yugo, Robert 159 Yurchak. Tom 159 Zzz Zabrdac. David 63 Zaikos. George 188 Zajac, Desiree 188 Zajack. Mark 159 Zajdel, Donna Zakula, Michelle 188 Zanders. Paula 159 Zarnick. Robert Zeha. Jason Zellers. Joseph Zellers. Mark 159 Zemlik. Mike Zervos. Angelina 159, 44 Zervos. Maria Zervos. Peter 188 Zimmerman. Connie Zimmerman. Dan Zimmerman, Marie Zolcak. John 159 Zorich. Linda 84 Y esterday T oday, F orever T ogether we are something. Charles Dickens 1 - ' IT WL There are all those early memories; one cannot get another set; one has only those. Willa Sibert Cather All these days, once our future, have all passed. Linda Evans 81 Staffers Melissa Burelli Editor-in-Chief Jackie Abramson Karen Mackanos. Student Life Dave LeCounte Sandy Merced . Academics Karen Chandler Kathy Seber ... Clubs Tim Mathis Sharon Bianchi Sports Diane lannessi Michelle Baran Underclass Melissa Burelli Toni Miller Diane Konrady Senior Album Joe Jensen Lisa Catenazzo Faculty Cathy Christopher Jeff Irons Community Mike Djurich, Jr Photography Editor Dave LeCounte Cathy Christopher Joe Jensen Mark Salapski Jon Truchan Photographers Jeff Moore Tracy Buncich Donna Engle Carol Lipke Kristin Mroz ' Mark Zajack... Helpers We appreciate you T hanks are in order for the many people who have made this book possible . . . We, of the ' 81 staff, would like to thank Mr. Bruce Woods, our advisor; Mr. John Giolas of Giolas Studio; Mr. George Kingsley, Jr. , our representative. Many thanks also go to Joel Keisner for his cre- ative cover design; to the very few loyal summer staffers; and finally to all the fac- ulty and staff of Merrillville for their co- operation. H ow can I possibly put on pa- per three of the most im- portant years of my life? This is a difficult thing to do. A few words describing my feelings about working on the Merrill- vue for three years could be educating, rewarding, very confusing, and quite pleasing. I also experienced physical traumas like headaches over deadlines and strained eyes from checking copy and lay- outs. Despite the long hours and hard work, I must say it was fun, but Hallelujah, it’s over! Congratulations to the class of ’81. It is to you that I dedi- cate this book, because you deserve it more than anyone. What a year it has been. Who could have ever guessed it could pass so quickly. It is one that will never be forgotten. I truly hope this book will mean as much to you as it does to me; if not now, in the future. To some it will merely be a dust collector. To others, an ego trip, but others, a reminder of some very good memories. I I trip V so am very pleased to have been a part of this book and the past two books. I would like to extend my thanks to Mr. George Kingsley Jr. for his extra supplies, help, and patience he gave me throughout the year. Also thanks to Mr. John Giolas for his assistance in the photog- raphy department and to the faculty and administration for putting up with our constant in- terruptions and requests. A special thanks goes to Mr. Bruce Woods, my advisor, who put up with me for three years. You will never be for- gotten for everything you’ve done. And last, to those very special people called the staff, I give my undying love! Although we managed to miss every deadline, we still made it. For this you should be proud. (Some more than oth- ers.) If it weren’t for you, there wouldn’t be a yearbook. Thank you and good luck always. Melissa Burelli Editor-in-Chief