Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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