Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Left: The seniors break loose” at the pep session. Below: 1980 Homecoming Queen. Kim Vickroy, pro- ceeds to crown the 1981 Queen. Denise Dudak, who was accompanied by her father. Junior Don Engel is congratulated by fellow team- mates after completing a great defensive play against Portage. 13

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M.H.S. Finds Success Friday, the biggest day of Homecom- ing, had arrived. Long before the pep ses- sion even started, kids began to get row- die in school. But when the pep session did finally begin, everyone really got fired up.” This pep session, unlike others in the past, was held outside on Demaree Field. Led by the seniors, many stood up and cheered on the team by throwing confetti or waving signs. The first male beauty pageant was held, and Larry Maginot, Miss Merrillville”, won. There was a blindfolded race through an obstacle course, and, of course, a lot of yelling and cheering. Also, during the pep session, Joe Luckiewiczz was named Mr. Football for 1981. At the game that night, the Pirates burned the Indians! The fired up Pirates were ready for revenge. And that they Senior cheerleader. Lynne Shearin, prepares Senior football captain, Joe Luckiewicz. for the treacherous obstacle course. got. By halftime, the Pirates had a whop- ping 14-0 lead. During halftime, Denise Du- dak was named Homecoming Queen for 1981. Coming out as strong as they did in the first half, the fighting Pirates made Portage bite the dust by shutting them out 20 - 0 . Overall, this Homecoming week had been a total success, especially with the great Pirate triumph Friday night. Junior Joe Bardeson runs the obstacle course as ju- nior cheerleader. Kathy Wiggins, tries to lead him. Senior Jeff Webb (alias Miss Portage”) shows off his sexy legs during the male beauty pageant. After the crowning of the Queen at halftime, the whole homecoming court smiles for a picture. (From left to right), Alexis Loda. Beth Winovich, Queen Denise Dudak. and Lori Saliwoncyzk. U

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Many preferred a cool, refreshing breeze over any refreshment that was served. Couples Search For the Stars Although Homecoming came early this year, Merrillville High School students were waiting to make the occasion a suc- cess. And that they did! When all the fun and festivities were through, the time came for just sitting back and enjoying the memories. Merrillville’s Student Council hosted the Homecoming Dance — On With the Show. The dance was Saturday night, September 26, and the students were ready for it. After arriving, each couple had their own ideas on how the enjoyable evening should be spent. Nearly all the couples, either boogying or slow dancing, got into the music of After Dark.” Some simply walked around and talked to friends, while others just stayed to them- selves and had a very cozy night. After the fun and romance at the dance, most couples completed this long awaited evening with dinner at an elegant restau- rant. Dave Patz and Kathy Hevezi. picture perfect, make one of the nicest couples at the dance. Mike Anderson and Andrea Berndt shake their groove things.” ' ti ‘ML ' C5 j d I « mM si m i ■ ' 4m 14