Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Tracy Zajdel, junior, displayed the punk tad almost every day at MHS. Punking out before her night club job in Chicago is Becky Drakis, senior. “ ads are as popular as you want them to be.” 16 TRENDSETTERS

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tMowecatnina Alumni ‘come home’ for celebration The rain continued throughout both powder puff games. In the first game sophomores vs. juniors, the juniors emerged victorious, 7-6 in the final seconds. Next, the wet and slightly muddy ju- niors faced the seniors. After a hard fought battle, the seniors triumphed, 7- 6 . Mr. Herbert, referee of the game, commented, “All three teams showed excellent sportsmanship. I was very proud of them.” After the game, the annual bonfire was held. However, it ended early be- cause of the rainy, cold weather. By halftime of the Homecoming game, everybody was in dismay, but MHS friends alumni and families still had faith and spirit in the Pirates. While the band played on the field at halftime, the 1983 Homecoming Queen, Tuesday Grant, crowned the 1984 Homecoming Queen, Cindy Lam- falusi, senior. Other members of the Homecoming Court were Dawn Hoisted, Beth Kor- mos and Dawn Spiroff, seniors. Lamfa- lusi commented, I was very surprised at being elected Queen. Joining the court this year was an unofficial candidate, John Malocha, senior, who said it was a last minute decision. Everyone was daring me to dress up and congratulate the queen, added Malocha. Many Merrillville graduates returned home for Homecoming. Joe Bardeson commented, “I came to see my broth- er play. Gene Guernsey added, “I came because my girlfriend was here. After the halftime festivities ended, our Pirates again entered the field. The Pirates fought hard to the end of the 1983 Homecoming game. Even though there were clouds in the sky, the stars still seemed to shine on the couples who attended the 1983 Homecoming Dance, “That Spe- cial Feeling. Joe Zajac, senior, stated, “It was nice to be at the dance with my girlfriend. One hundred fifty couples attended the dance at which L 8t L Mobile Sound System provided the music for the evening. The couples were greeted with their names on programs de- signed to look like TV programs. Irene Halkias, senior and chairman of the dance, commented, “The dance was a lot of work, but worth the trou- ble because everyone seemed to en- joy themselves. Couples went to the dance to share “That Special Feeling, which was sponsored by the Student Council on Sept. 17. However, Valerie Vessely, senior, said she enjoyed the dance because “it was my senior year and I got to be with all my friends. — Robin Wade, Sharon Pigott, Glory Murray, Chris Franz Blocking Julie Fratzke, Junior, In the first game, Is Candy Rathjen, sophomore. The 1983 Homecoming Court consists of Dawn Spiroff, Cindy Lamfalusl, queen, Dawn Halsted, and Beth Kormos, seniors. 15 HOMECOMING

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Movies influence MHS styles, fads The hottest item around in 1984 is the Flashdance look. Diane Ramu- sack, senior, said, “The one-shoulder sweatshirts are very sexy and fashion- able.” This trend was easy to make yourself and inexpensive. Tracy Zajdel, junior, added, “This cut up look is both com- fortable and stylish.” Mini-skirts were also a very popular fashion. Dawn Spiroff, senior, stated, “I like to wear mini-skirts because they ' re in fashion and very comfortable. The preppy fad continued in 1984. Paul Matthews, junior, said “Polo co- logne, button downs with jeans and a tie are what g uys are going for. He also added, “I wear Polo to im- press the women.” Designer jeans have added a lot to the fashion world. Michelle Broda, ju- nior, commented, “I like to wear jeans that fit right and are comfortable.” The Calvin Klein jean commercials are one of the most well known. Jor- dache and Sasson are also very popu- lar. Popular places to shop for fashions included the Southlake Mall. Laura Vrti- kapa, junior, said, “I usually go the the Mall to shop and end up buying clothes at Ayres. Yet, Donna McCloud, junior ex- plained, “I like to shop at River Oaks, because their fashions are more up to date. — Angie Traficante The everyday dress that was most likely found at MHS are shown by Mike Miner, Junior, and Anne Vavra, senior. photos Kawicki Boots have been popular for many years; h owever, in 1983-84 “elf” boots were worn by many MHS students. 17 TRENDSETTERS