Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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HANGOUTS: Friday night attractions A long week of homework and studying is over. It’s Friday night — the night you’ve been waiting for all week to go out with your friends, forget school, and just get rowdy. The night starts with a football or basketball game, where you yell and cheer the Pirates on to victory. After the game, you’re still wound up with excitement and ready for fun as you and your friends leave the parking lot with the radio jamming. Where to now? “After a game, you want to go where the gang is,” said Deena Takis, senior. In ’82, “the gang” usually went to Godfather’s Pizza. “Most people go there,” said Nick Bravos, senior, “because it’s newer and has better pizza. It’s a good place for everyone to get together and talk.” Lynn Pigott, senior said, “Godfather’s has a good atmosphere because it’s very lit up and open, so that you can see the whole place at one glance.” “We enjoy the students and having them here,” said Henry Ludwign, assistant manager at Godfather’s. “We are always packed with high school students on Friday and Saturday nights, usually serving about 400 after a game. All we require is that they don’t tear the place down.” Susan Kozak, junior, gave the most common testimonial for Godfather’s when she said, “I go there to see everyone else.” Not everyone migrated to Godfather’s, however, some opted for Shakey’s or another restaurant instead. “I usually go to Shakey’s or even Poppin’ Fresh Pies after a game just to get away from the crowds and relax,” said Ken Haupt, junior. “I like going to Pizza Hut after games because Godfather’s is usually too crowded,” added Dee Hill, sophomore. “If you want to be with friends from other schools, Shakey’s is the place to be,” said Cathy Seber, senior. “People go 16 Hangouts there from Hobart, Crown Point, Andrean and Merrillville.” Shakey’s $1 minimum food purchase worked more favorably than Godfather’s $2 requirement and specified size pizza. But as Phil Pardus, sophomore, said, “Spending a couple of dollars is worth having a chance to sit back and talk without a teacher rapping you up side the head.” Still others, as Takis put it, “Head for the nearest party.” Most, such as Hill, especially liked the dances held after some games. “I thought the dances were great. You didn’t have to buy food — you could just walk around and see nearly everyone from school there.” It all boils down to simply having fun. Who can forget milling around the arcades at Godfather’s or Shakey’s, slipping a quarter into the jukebox, or eating with one eye on that special someone in the next booth? Friday night — one night of freedom to relax and enjoy. As Seber said, “Going somewhere after games is a good time to see old friends, meet new friends, and enjoy yourself.” Carla Marson Enjoying their pizza, Susan Hines, Cheri Adler, Sue Metros, sophomores, migrate to Godfather ' s after a home football game. Vincent

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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

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The inside of Godfather’s Pizza appears to be an overcrowded classroom of MHS students. Students go there to enjoy good friends and good food. After a Friday night football game, many MHS students go to Godfather’s Pizza. Parpart At poolside, the band, Departure, entertains students and guests at the Hodiday Plaza in Merrillville. photos Gray Hang Outs 17