Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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 -

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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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VISITATION NCA visits MHS for complete evaluation In 1984, MHS had to welcome into the school many things. Along with the addition af seven new faculty members, and a change in policy for seniors, MHS had to welcome the North Central Association. The North Central Association is a commit- tee of teachers and other school officials who travel to schools to evaluate their programs and learning environment. MHS was visited by a group that came from as far away as Kokomo, Indiana. Pat Mulloy, government teacher, commented, “It is good for a school to be evaluated.” The evaluation process does not begin when the NCA group enters the school. In- stead, it begins a year earlier when special committees gather to overview their depart- ment. The committees are made up of depart- ment heads and assorted teachers from other departments who ask questions about the program. MHS received good marks from the evalua- tion committee. Milt Thomas, assistant princi- pal from Goshen, Indiana was quoted as say- ing that the “students were friendly,” and that there is a ’’good learning environment.” He later stated that the staff has done an excellent job of evaluating themselves.” Paul Schuyler, principal, commented, “This is a chance for faculty to view the community because we must look at certain things, such as, taxes and ethnic back- grounds.” Mr. Schuyler also stated that he feels MHS has gotten better since the last evaluation in 1977. Seven years is not a long time. One year after the evaluation the school must file a followup program. And three years later another report is made, only adding progress made in each department. Mr. Schuyler con- cluded, “It is a way to keep up on your educa- tional program.” MHS is not only evaluated. MHS has pro- vided evaluation committees a number of people, of which, are Eleanor Lewis, art teach- er, Tom Herbert, assistant principal, and Mr. Schuyler. With the evaluation complete, MHS can prepare for the next visit in seven years. Carl Jimnez, Sophomore Class president, said, “I can understand why Merrillville received such high marks. This is a very good learning insti- tution.” — Rich Dyman Dan Molchan, physical education department chairman, explains to MCA members and other members of his staff, the basic principles outlining the physical education department at AIMS.