Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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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FALL PLAY More for your money For s few weeks in October and Novem- ber, the cast of “Cheaper by the Dozen” seemed more at home in the ,1920’s than in 1984. Boys dressed in knickers and girls in calf-skimming skirts, this group of sopho- mores and juniors took the audience back to 1923 to he home of Mr. Gilbreth, a strict : ather who believes in “saving time and mo- tion.” Mr. Gilbreth tried to pass his ideas down to his twelve children, but to no avail, hey all seem to go their separate ways. “Cheaper by the Dozen” was the first play or the sophomores at MHS. Jill Stoner, soph- omore, said, I liked being in the play a lot. I elt like I was contributing something to the school instead of just sitting back and watch- ng things happen.” “I learned what a group effort the plays lere at MHS are,” said Carl Jimenez, sopho- nore, “in the production, everyone is impor- ant.” The juniors involved in the play had noth- ig but praise for the sophomores and their cting skills. Barb Hippie, junior, commented, “The sophomores performed very well. I really like the idea of having a Sophomore Junior play, this way the sophomores will be acting with people who already have some experience.” All of the cast agreed that doing the play was a lot of fun and they all plan to be in future plays. David Yonker, sophomore, said, “I enjoyed working with so many talented students, and while doing so, I made a lot of new friends.” Shirley Price, junior, added, “The best part of being in the play was the way everyone got along.” Jill Stoner, sophomore, summed up the feelings of the entire cast by saying, “I loved doing the play mostly because of the people who were involved. The best part was getting to know the cast and then sharing the excite- ment and nervousness before the play begins and the relief and depression when it was over.” — Kris Zimnawoda “I felt like I was contributing something to the school instead of just sitting back and watching things happen.” Jill Stoner, Sophomore Digging through some old treasures are Jill Stoner, sophomore, and Tony Zaradich, junior. Many of the props used in the play were antiques donated by cast members. “Cheaper by the Dozen” cast — Front row : Shirley Price, junior, David Yonker, sophomore, and Mike Rotheker, sophomore. Second Row: Carl Jimenez, sophomore. Bill Wilkinson, sophomore, Diana Stanton, sophomore, and Jared , Riddle, sophomore. Back row: Bill McMollum, sophomore, Leah Mehay, sophomore, Sheryl Riddle, junior, and Kenny Moore, junior. Fall Play