Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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HOMECOMING: Excitement continues The celebration went on and excitement continued to build as the Pirates prepared to fight the Valpo Vikings. Friday’s activities began with the pep rally. Members of fall sports teams were honored and all wished the Pirates good luck. The winners from Thursday’s pa- rade were said by Nick Bumbales, senior. The sophomore’s enthusiasm won their powder puff firetruck the “Most Spirited”. However, it was the senior float, “Don’t Stop Believin’ In Pirate Pride”, that won as the “Best Class Float”. Confetti and signs filled the senior section as the champions of the powder puff game declared their victory to all. The senior football player’s election of the 1982 Mr. Football re- sulted in a tie. Dave Woodward and Doug Cochran, seniors, were named Mr. Football. They each received a football signed by the players. “I was surprised,” said Woodward as Cochran added, “I was very honored.” Before the game, a spaghetti dinner was held in the cafeteria by the Quest Club and the athletic department. Students, parents and al umni attended the dinner before going to the field for the big game. At the half, the Pirates were down 0-7. But the fans kept their faith as they anxiously awaited the crowning of the Homecoming Queen. Members of the court were Tuesday Grant, Lisa Mack, Karyn Palvas, and Karen Rendina, seniors. The girls were escorted by one or both parents. Richard Demaree escorted the 1981 queen, Denise Dudak. She crowned the queen, Tuesday Grant. After the excitement, Grant commented, “I was very happy.” The game continued with the Pirates striking back and tying the opponents. When time ran out, the score remained tied and the game went into overtime. Suspense filled the air as the fans desperately cheered their team on. With a successful field goal by Branko Jocic, junior, the crowd went wild. The Pirates defeated the Vikings, 10-7. After celebrating Friday’s victory, the students were ready for the week’s finale, the Homecoming dance. The dance was held on Oct. 16 in the MHS cafeteria. However, festivally decorated with helium balloons and streamers to compliment the theme “It’s a Celebration”, it could hardly be called a cafeteria anymore. Music was provided by L L Mobile Sound and Lighting Company. Spasoff Studios took the dance pictures. The Student Council sponsored most of the Home- coming activities. Beth Bianco, sen- ior parade committee chairman, said, “We worked hard on Homecoming, but I think everyone had a good time and it was well worth it.” Jill Pennock After being crowned Homecoming Queen, Tuesday Grant poses with the 1981 queen. Denise Dudak. Sophomores show their spirit as they cheer the Pirates on at the Homecoming pep session. Vincent 14 Homecoming

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The senior powder-puff team shows the parade spectators before the big game that they are No. 1. Sophomore powder-puff players defeated the juniors in the first game. Kelly Keough, senior coach, gives the fearsome girls a pep talk before the game. The seniors defeated the sophomores 16-8 in the final game. Homecoming 13

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Couples dance to the music of L L Mobile Sound and Lighting Company at the Homecoming dance. After an exciting week, Mary Santos and Mark Thompson, sophomores, join the celebration. After receiving the Mr. Football awards, Dave Woodward and Doug Cochran, seniors, express their thanks to loyal Pirate fans. Homecoming 15