Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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

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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