Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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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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