Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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CHANGES new policies, personnel MHS tudents generally face many changes while in high school. There is change that can be found in pockets, change of time and change of rules. In 1984, MHS students found several changes. For example, the school day is 17 minutes longer than last year. As of July 1, 1984, the Indiana Department of Education made it mandatory that students attend school for six hours. Paul Schuyler, principal, said, “If the time is used to increase the educational opportu- nities for the students than it is better for them.” Ron Maihofer, senior, said, “I really don’t mind the change except I have to get up a half hour earlier.” Another rule passed this year stated that school assemblies can not take place during school. Lou Castellani, senior, said, “Not having pep rallies during school hurts the teams.” A definite change for the business depart- ment at MHS was teaching typing on key- boards instead of typewriters. Georgine Yandris, junior, said, “Keyboard- ing will benefit me in the future because it will help me finish my programs faster!” Grace Bovard, business teacher, stated, “I feel that keyboarding is a survival kit, and it should be mandatory for graduation.” Also new is Frank O’Shea, the football coach. When not coaching, Mr. O’Shea is Dean of students at MHS. Mr. O’Shea com- mented, “I especially like the students here because they are friendly and self-disci- plined.” Along with the change in a football coach there were many new faculty members. They are Jacquelyn Demaree, math teach- er, Mark Seeley, science teacher, Lisa Ann Selle, math teacher, James Wiltshire, math teacher, Mark Owens, science teacher, and Debra Read, foreign language teacher. Miss Read said that she became a teacher be- cause she loves to be involed in the learning process. There was two sponsor changes in pom- pons and cheerleading. Carrie Johnson, a 1984 graduate of MHS, took over as the new pom-pon sponsor. Pat Smith, another new pom-pon sponsor, said that she took the job as sponsor because it was more of a chal- lenge. Jacquelyn Demaree is the new cheer- leading sponsor. No matter what happens in high school, students will always have to face changes, especially those made in 1985. — Amy Stooksbury “Not having pep rallies during school hurts the team.” — Lou Castellani, Senior Martin Due to role changes, only educational programs could be presented during school hours. A Merrillville police officer talked to MHS physical education classes about alcoholism. In ' 84-’85 the building trades class constructed a new office for athletic administrators. Tom Cameron, assistant athletic director, puts the finishing touches on some work. Kawicki Changes In ' 85

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MHS welcomed seven new faculty members in 1984. Seated are Debra Read, foreign language. Lisa Selle. and Jackie Demaree, math. In the back row are Mark Seely, science, Mary Owens, social studies, James Wiltshire, math and Frank O ' Shea, dean of students. Frank O’Shea works on important papers. Mr. O’Shea began his first year at MHS as dean of students. He was also head football coach. Grace Bovard, business teacher, helps Angela Rzetelny. junior, on her typing skills. Computer keyboards were used this year in some classes instead of typewriters. Changes In ‘85

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T Janice Hughes and Beverly Ambroziak, business teachers, listen diligently to MCA evaluators after an aquaintence session. Paul Schuyler, principal, speaks to the MCA members before they begin touring the school. MHS received high marks from the association on a fine I learning environment. Schuster miNLSS k ) PI. f L -