Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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HOMECOMING Tradition sets off mixed emotions Homecoming weekend brought many mixed emotions. For the sophomores, it was a new experience. For the seniors, it was the last time. The Pirates faced Andrean for the emotion- al rivalry and Homecoming game. With the defense doing a superior job, the Pirates led the first half, 14-3. Matt Naspinski, senior, said, “If it wasn’t for the defense, the game might have been a lot closer.” The halftime activities proved just as emo- tional. Stecy Plesha, senior, was crowned Homecoming Queen. The court was made up of Julie Zale, Robin O’Deen, and Karen Kirk- sey, seniors. After winning, Plesha commented, “It was an honor to be in the Homecoming court, and I was very surprised to win.” Also at halftime was the introduction of Mr. Football, Matt Naspinski. Naspinski remarked, “Being Mr. Football was a nice way to close out my football ca- reer. The second half of the game continued like the first half with the Pirates ahead. Mike Demakas, junior, caught a touchdown pass to make the final score 21-3. After the game, Jeff Sopczak, co-captain of the team, said, “Our team really came togeth- er for the Andrean game. We were preparing for Hobart.” Steve Michael, football player, remarked, “The seniors wanted to win their last home- coming game with a flair.” The next night was the Homecoming dance. The theme was “Almost Paradise” and the cafeteria was decorated with palm trees. Since it was the last Homecoming dance for the seniors, a lot of them attended. “I had a good time at the Homecoming dance because I went with someone very spe- cial,” stated Laura Vrtikapa, senior. Nancy Kirk, senior, said, “My date and I had the best time ever at this dance. But, I still felt kind of sad about it being my last Homecoming Dance.” Although some seniors had somber thoughts. Homecoming left many good memories. — Sharin Pigott The Pirate defense successfully stops a fifty-niner runningback. While the offense scored 21 points sparked by Mike Demakas ' . junior, two touchdown passes. Homecoming 13

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Jill Lamfalusi, sophomore, and her date enjoy a slowdance at the Student Council ' s Homecoming Dance. “Almost Paradise. Stecy Plesha, senior, is escorted onto the football field by her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Plesha. She was crowned Homecoming Queen at halftime of the Homecoming game. The MHS cheerleaders cheer on the Pirate football team before the Homecoming Game. The “Battle of Broadway proved victorious again for MHS. MHS students cuddle with their dates at the Homecoming Dance. The dance was Saturday October 6 in the MHS cafeteria. Homecoming

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HALLOWEEN Creativity prompts ‘tricks and treat’ Student Council picked Dave Herbert and Lou Castellani. seniors, for the best couple. After winning the award, they posed for a picture. Showing off their new faces are Jeff Rice and Tammy Modrak, seniors. They appeared at the Oct. 25 dance. Halloween