Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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.

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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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Diana Stanton and Bill Wilkinson, sophomores, rehearse their lines for Cheaper by the Dozen.” The cast put in many hours of rehearsal for the Third Annual Sophomore Junior Play. Sharing a moment alone, Leah Mehay and Mike Lester, sophomore, are unaware of the presence of David Yonker, sophomore. This was the first play at MHS. Gathered in the dining room are Leah Mehay, Francine Harper. Jarred Riddle, sophomores, Sheryl Riddle, junior, and Bill Wilkinson, sophomore. Fall Play