Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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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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