Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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

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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