Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)
- Class of 1986
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Table of Contents Student Life . . J 16 Academics 58 Sportjs . J | . I . . 94 People j . . j . . j . 1 4 A ds .... .190 Index 216 HAT’S WHAT? What Was What in 1986? Everything! Everyone saw it. Felt it. Experienced it. But, what did you think? Change. “I knew this year would be different because it was my senior year,” commented Jean Tasicas, senior, “but a lot of things happened that I didn’t plan on.” For some students, MHS was a totally new experience. “In junior high, everyday was routine and boring. There’s a lot more going on here,” stated Kim Thurman, sophomore. James Ison, sophomore, formerly a student at Kouts High School, didn’t know what to expect when he transfered here. “It turned out that my stero-type was all wrong. Even though this school is bigger than my former school, I’ve made some good friends.” Change at MHS didn’t involve the students. The staff as well as the students were affected by the appointment of Daniel C. Rapacz as principal. “Dr. Rapacz seemed to want to get to know all the students,” said Laura Parkhurst, junior. “He has helped me a lot.” “He was very interested in sharing ideas and distributing information,” added Jim Edgcomb, social studies teacher. Dr. Rapacz himself, also had to make some adjustments. “I had to get a handle on what MHS was when I came here, and then I tried to build upon the good points. Anxious to finish his last year at MHS. Allen Bartley, senior, wasn ' t the only one who had some questions. Bartley, as well as his fellow students, could only guess what 1986 was to bring. 1 Opening HANGES So, what else was what? Rules. MHS students spent the entire first semester waiting for the State Legislature’s decision on new rules such as class lengths, convocations and “Senior Week.” “If the seniors were let out early, they wouldn ' t be rushed to get ready for commencement. We should be able to enjoy our last days at MHS,” said Donna Zaikos, senior. Should next year’s students have seven classes instead of six? This was one of the hottest topics of the year. Sheir Sullivan, junior commented, “If we had a seven period day, we’d be able to take more elective classes. Most students enjoy the elective courses more than the regular classes anyway.” In addition, what was what in sports? For the first time in two years, MHS participated in a Football O’Rama. “The Football O’Rama was a good idea because the fans, the teams and the coaches all got to see their competition for the upcoming season,” stated Steve Mundell and Chris Green, sophomores. In weather unfit for even the biggest of football fans, the Pirates and the Valpo Vikings toughed it out on a swamp-like field for the Regional Championship. “Those were the worst conditions I’ve ever played in,” commented Brian Portlock, senior. “The weather was one of the biggest factors in the game.” 2 Opening GO BIG REOi Exchanging a few comments before class starts, Kristi Ready to give a helping hand, Jim Edgcomb, social Wright, senior and Matt Gilfillan, junior, discuss the studies teacher, oversees the work of Chris Taskoff, changes of the new school year. junior. Teachers as well as students had to adjust to a new routine this year because of changes made within the school. 3 Opening CHOOL SPIRIT What else? Spirit. After a lull in school spirit last year, MHS students came back in ’86 with a new sense of pride. “Last year everyone was in a down mood,” commented Valerie Huston, junior. “The spirit was a lot stronger this year.” The showdown at the Brickie Bowl was the perfect opportunity for Pirate fans to show off their renewed spirit. Students clad in “This Year It’s OUR Turn” t-shirts and sweatshirts with slogans of their own design, traveled by the carloads to back the Pirates in what would have been the upset of the year. “The spirit at MHS was tremendous this year. The students came together to back all the teams,” added Denny Bunda, senior. “Win or lose, our spirit stayed with us.” So, What’s What? No matter how you answered, the year was unlike any other before it. It made sense though, because we were different, and by the end of the year, (yes, we made it), we adjusted to all the changes and came out on top. By the time all 1,504 of us finished the year, we knew what it was all about. 4 Opening Making the most of their lunch hour, Brian Tomb and Paul DeStefano, seniors, meet with their friends in the cafeteria. Problems with the length of lunch lines early on in the year were solved by compromises between the cafeteria staff and the students. PI RAT. Proving that those years of dance lessons have not gone to waste, Bob McGuckin, senior, shows his moves at the turnabout dance. This year, more girls than ever before took the chance and asked the guy they had had their eye on for months to this annual event. Anticipating the Pirates ' victory over the Brickie football team, Karen Pearson, Jean Tasicas and Kris Zimnawoda, seniors, cannot contain their spirit even while waiting on the ticket line. Despite the disappointing loss to their rivals, the Pirate team went on to win the Duneland Conference football sectional. r Opening 5 HAT’S WHAT? STUDENT LIFE: From August to June and all that time in between. For almost ten months, school was the ans wer to our problem and sometimes the problem itself. Sophomores saw the school year as something different and exciting. Juniors? Well, for most juniors, it was the last stretch on the road to “Seniordom.” And the seniors? Seniors had two trains of thought: 1) I have to get out of here before I die and 2) I have to get out of here before I die. But we all knew we’d be here for some 200 odd days, so we made the best of it. And let’s be honest here, life at MHS did have a lot of good points. Yeah, there were tests, assignments and term papers (for a while did you think of Lake County Reference Library as your second home?) But there were also dances, games and whatever you chose to do on your weekends. Weekends — two days that passed like two minutes. “My friends and I usually go to Chicago on the weekends,” commented Deno Tants, senior. Though Chicago had its temptations others chose to stay closer to home. “Weekends are for football and basketball games,” said Chrissy Villaire, senior. Weekends — they made Monday thru Friday bearable. “I live for weekends,” stated Mary Kalogeras, junior. Who to see, where to go, what to do to turn an all right day into an unforgettable one. What was what after that final bell rang? Fulfilling his dreams of being a high fashion model, a Ml- student brings some fun into an otherwise boring class. Students broke the monotony of the day in ways once believed impossible. 6 Student Life Another first day of school B uzz . . . Your alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m., and it’s the first day of school after summer break. It’s time to forget the late night curfews, late movies every night, parties on the weekdays, and sleeping until noon. Most students like coming back to school after their vaca- tions. Steve Civanich, senior, stated, “I looked forward to knowing that I only had one more year left at MHS.” Even though summer was a time to see all of your friends, some didn’t get that chance. Mi- chelle Mitchell, senior, comment- ed, “I enjoyed coming back to be with all of my friends that I hadn’t seen all summer.” On the other hand, many stu- dents weren’t ready to come back to school. Mary Ann Mathis, senior, stated, “Getting up early and not being able to go out every night was the hardest thing to get used to.” Other students also feared coming to the high school. The most common fear among soph- omores was their uncertainty. Kris Konrady, sophomore, com- mented, It was hard not know- ing where any of my classes were and not knowing my way around.” Mike McGibbney, sophomore, stated, “I feared getting my re- port card. Another reason of fear were the new teachers. Karin Cook, ju- nior, stated, “New teachers scare me because I don’t know what their personalities are. I’m also afraid of their specific rules and standards. Whether the students were cheering or fearing, the year had started. Tracy Schneider Meeting new friends is one of the most exciting activities at the beginning of the school year. Wendy Minninger and Teresa Hunt, juniors, find a new friendship. Oh no, REPORT CARDS I t comes around every year, dreaded report card day. It was the day many MHS stu- dents prepared for parent lec- tures and scoldings. Report card day reminded some students of Mondays and fire drills during the dead of win- ter. Lon Schreiber, junior, said, “I would prefer to receive my report card at the beginning of the day instead of the end, because it would give me time to think of some good excuses before I face my folks.” The first report card of the year was given to the parents. That way, unfortunately, it ruled out most excuses students intended to give their parents. Melissa Berrier, senior, said, “I don’t like my parents receiving my report card for me. If we’re responsible enough to hold jobs, why not the first nine weeks re- port card?” Finally there were people who were looking forward to report card day. Tim Stryczek, junior, said, “I don’t mind receiving my report card because I usually get good grades.” In the end, most students agreed that report card day was a day they would try to forget. Adrienne Viramontes 8 Fall Digest When I’m a senior I will . . . ‘‘Hopefully graduate,” Mi- chelle Mestrovich, sophomore. “Carry on the tradition of pick- ing on the underclassmen,” Shirley Smith, sophomore. “Study hard to get into the col- lege of my choice,” Denise Vas- quez, sophomore. “Try to get accepted to Michi- gan or Purdue,” Jeff Kolod- zinski, sophomore. ‘‘Leave home and marry Prince,” Diana Paige, sopho- more. “Party day and night,” Caro- lyn Zygmunt, sophomore. “Help to get our basketball team farther than regionals,” Tami Peters, sophomore “Take all easy classes,” Roy Parpart, sophomore. “Graduate and run for presi- dent,” Don Gligic, sophomore. “Graduate and move to some place warm,” Garry Cagle, sophomore. “Take classes that will help my ambition to own a lemonade stand,” Amy Petrites, sopho- more. “Move to California,” Susan Galoozis, sophomore. Graduate and become a teacher, so I can be as mean as some of the teachers that I have,” Chuck Scates, sopho- more. “Try to further my wrestling ca- reer, so I can become the next Hulk Hogan,” Brandon Collins, sophomore. “Visit my friends who have graduated at college every week- end,” Lisa Marovich, sopho- more. “Have my best year ever be- cause it will be my last,” Chris Gustafson, sophomore. “Have my last good time in high school over spring break in Florida, then I’ll be ready to start my college life,” Ted Pigott, sophomore. “Be 25 years old,” Steve Haller, sophomore. Perfection, yet S ome teachers seem to feel that there are no perfect students. Dr. Eleanor Lewis, art teacher, said, There is no such thing as the perfect student. There is a student in each class that is bet- ter than the rest, but again, no- body is perfect.” On the other hand, some teachers feel the perfect student does exist. “The perfect student should be friendly, mannerly, pleasant to look at, clean, well versed and enjoy the subject,” said Diane Mandon, social studies teacher. Many MHS students feel that there are “perfect students”. to be found A lot of people would say the perfect student earns all A’s, but that’s not necessarily true. The perfect student tries his or her hardest to achieve their goals. That might mean getting a C, but they tried their best and that’s what counts” replied Sue Bills, junior. The question of the perfect student appears to remain unan- swered due to the variety of opin- ions by students and teachers. Kathleen Jennings Perfection doesn’t came easy, especially in school. Mary Ann Galanis, government teacher, explains a problem to senior, Tom Midgett. The Hobart Merrillville game was so exciting. It was the best game and the best show of school spirit ever at MHS.” — Pam Young, Junior Rialed up for the Hobart game, seniors Michelle Sikula and Margie Gianikos, and junior Pam Young, hold up a battered Hobart football jersey. The Pirates lost a close game 7-14. Fall Digest 9 to begin with. Also, because our football team was winning their tough games, the parade drew a crowd. A winning football team attracts a crowd to anything as- sociated to them, especially Homecoming.” “Being on the fire truck in the parade for the first time, I felt so much older than a sophomore. I didn’t feel like a stranger to MHS anymore. I felt like I belonged,” stated Ann Mestousis, sopho- more. For about two weeks before the Powder Puff game, most students brighten Homecoming came dedicated Although the sun didn ' t shine and the rain faded in and out, MHS students brightened up Monday, Sunglasses Day, to be- gin spirit week. Tuesday followed with Crazy Hat Day. Then came Wednes- day, Hawaiian Day. Regan Plesha, junior, stated, “Spirit week was overlooked by a lot of teachers. They didn’t even count us, but that didn’t stop us from getting into the spirit of the week.” espite the rain, The festivities on Thursday did not end until the last flame of the bonfire dwindled out. It all began with Occupation Day as the students represented future doctors, lawyers and con- struction workers. The sun stayed out on Thursday for a suc- cessful parade. The parade began at 4 p.m. from the Pierce Junior High School parking lot and proceded down a crowded Broadway to MHS. Chuck Tipton, senior, stated, “I think the parade went over better this year. It was a nice day football players. All were determined to win the championship game. After the parade, the crowd gathered to watch this popular event. “I always wondered what it would be like to be out on the field playing football as I watched the varsity boys play. So each year I played Powder Puff, I imagined myself as a football player even though Mr. Herbert warned us that we were not foot- ball players,” commented Lisa Funder, senior. The first game bega n and the Junior Class won an easy victory over the sophomores, 40-0. The juniors went on the defeat the seniors 6-0 in a hard fought game. Lisa Gogola, junior, comment- ed, “Going into the game against the seniors, I thought we didn’t have a chance. We all got psyched up and went out to try to beat them. I could hardly believe it when the clock ran down, and we were the winners.” The bonfire followed the excit- ing Powder Puff game. Many MHS Students went to the bon- fire to talk over the week’s hap- penings. Unfortunately, some viewed Homecoming as monotonous and boring due to the lack of cre- ativity in the spirit days. This also accounted for the lack of partici- pation. Mary Kate Hill, senior, stated, “I don’t think Homecoming was a loss at all. I think it was just over- looked because of the Hobart loss the week before.” “Even though the participation level was low, Homecoming was a success because of the positive student participation and not be- cause of the negative participa- tion.” stated, Pat Mulloy, Stu- dent Council sponsor. Karen Dudak Leading the tans into cheers, the sophomore Powder Puff cheerleaders take a break during the first quarter of play. Their enthusiasm lasted the whole game although the sophomores were defeated. Running with the ball, Carrie Ralf, sophomore, tries to gain some yardage against the tough junior defense. She was tackled after only gaining a couple of yards. Homecoming Displaying his spirit for spirit week, Tim O ' Shea, senior, flashes a big smile before class. The Sophomore Class won the competition for spirit week. Trying to frighten the crowded street 7 the Quest Club members display their Homecoming float. Judges then later picked the Senior Class float as Best Float. Concentration overwhelms the Senior Class Powder Puff team as their coach gives them half time instructions. The seniors lost to the juniors, 6-0. 11 Homecoming remain Even though the rain was con- stant, the dedicated fans stayed to watch the mighty Pirates de- feat the LaPorte Slicers, 5-0. Another reason the fans stayed to suffer in the rain were the halftime activities. Chris Pirate fans for festivities Cochran, senior, was elected ‘‘Mr. Football 1985 by the team. Cochran commented, “I was very happy to receive the award. It was especially nice because my brother Doug won this award his senior year also. However, there was one difference, his ball stayed dry, mine got drenched.” This also was the time for the crowing of the Homecoming Queen. The court consisted of Sam Dalkilic, Karen Dudak, Lisa Funder, and Sheri Sohacki, sen- iors. The 1984 Homecoming Queen, Stecy Plesha, pranced out in the rain, along with the court, to crown the new 1985 Homecoming Queen, Sam Dalki- lic. Dalkilic, commented, “It was an honor and I enjoyed it.” Dudak added, “At first, the rain upset me, but once we got out there we had fun and laughed about it because we’ll remember this time for the rest of our lives.” Luckily, the rain held off for the following night. Couples swarmed to the dance to, “Let the Good Times Roll.” The dance was sponsored by the Student Council on Oct. 19. L L Mobile Sound System provided the mu- sic for the 235 couples that at- tended. The couples were provided with a momento which was a re- cord with their name on it, re- freshments, music, pictures, and if they wanted, a lot of socializing. Pat Mulloy, Student Council sponsor, commented, “This was the best turnout we’ve had in a long time. The decorating com- mittee had a fun time making up the cafeteria, and all around, ev- eryone had a great time.” Tracy Schneider 12 Homecoming Fighting to recover the ball, the Pirates defensive line pushes through to gain possession of the ball. Merrillville ended up defeating the LaPorte Slicers. 5 - 0 . Waiting patiently at the Homecoming dance for a slow song, Mike Naspinski and Debbie Galka, sophomores, take time out for a picture. The dance was sponsored by the Student Council on Oct. 19. Enjoying the bonfire, students gathered together after the powder puff game. Students attended in order to talk about the games and show their enthusiasm. Burning up the flags and wood, the bonfire flares up. The fire was lit after the powder puff game. Homecoming ‘‘Ask him! I know he’ll say yes!” ‘‘I can’t. How can I ask a guy to a dance?” This conversation was heard in the halls of MHS weeks before the “Turnabout” dance. This dance, titled Cherish”, was on December 7. For some girls, asking a guy to the dance was easy. “I’ve been going with Chris Able, junior, for over a year, so it everse roles occur at turnabout dance As a momento of the turnabout, Patrica Zolondz gives Terry Farmer, sophomores, one of the special balloons that decorated the cafeteria. wasn’t hard to ask him, said Linda Gogola, junior. Still, others had no idea how to ask a guy out. “I had my friend ask him first, so I would know what my answer would be!” said Amy Petrites, sophomore. Some MHS girls did not have a steady boyfriend to ask and did not want to have a friend ask first. “Eric Ban, junior, and I just went as friends, so it was not hard to ask him. We had a real nice time,” commented Donna Micic, junior. On this occasion, not only did the girls have to ask the guys, but she was also expected to pay for the tickets and the dinner. Jackie Mohamed, senior, re- plied “I paid for the tickets and pictures. My date paid for dinner. I think that is how it should be.” “The ticket sales were low at first, but by Friday we had the turnout we needed,” Carol Tee- ter, FCA sponsor, said. Most MHS girls agreed, it is better when the guy takes care of everything. Although, some girls enjoyed this change of pace. This year’s “Turnabout is over. But remember girls, there’s always next year!! Sherry Guernsey 14 Turnabout Definitely Crazy for You. Jason Mikulka, senior, and date Diana Page enjoy a fast dance away from the crowd. Taking a break from the crowded dance floor are Gina Flarity, Chris Williams, juniors, and dates. They were a few of the many students who brought dates from other schools. Posing for candid pictures at home are Dawn Musgrove and Steve Mundell, sophomores. Several photos were taken before the dance by parents. Romance is in the air. Cathy Arneston, sophomore, and Dan Gerlach. senior, had a great time during Cherish”, the theme for the turnabout. Turnabout 15 Checking for a pulse in Dave Maddack, junior. He played an accused murderer, who was later proved innocent. Being held captive by Bill Wilkison, junior, is Melissa Stefanovich, junior. This scene shows the final conflict in ‘‘Ramshackle Inn. Fall Play went to see my cousin act, but I thought it was professionally done.” Not all the talent was on the stage. Also, credit was given to the cast and crew who stayed after school to make the set and adjust the lighting. R.D. Parpart, senior, com- mented, “I’ve worked on all the plays for the past three years. In ‘Ramshackle Inn’ I worked the lights. Each year I still enjoy do- ing it!” Julie Metcalf “Where else could a girl make $5,000 in one day?” asked Be- linda Pryde, played by Melissa Stefanovich, junior, in the fall udience Witnesses Murder In ‘Ramshackle Inn’ Plot play, “Ramschackle Inn.” The answer to this question could only be found if one attend- ed this play on Nov. 15 and 16. Bill Wilkinson, junior, had the lead as Patton and has been in over 20 plays. “My favorite part of this play was the role I was cast in. It was different not to play an old man,” said Wilkison. Dave Maddack, junior said his memories of his first play would include “all the friends I’ve made.” Jennifer Giacomin, and Lori Cook, juniors, attended the play. I thought it was a really good production, the whole cast did a great job!” commented Giaco- min. Russ Cain, junior, said, “I just As the town’s sheriff, Dave Yonker, junior, questions the suspect. The fall play had a Murder She Wrote” type storyline. Fall Play 17 Attempting to force his donkey to move is Chris Paine, junior. Frustration soon set in as the animal refused to move. Laying the ball up to the rim, Becky Stewart, sophomore, hopes to make a basket. Sore muscles accompanied with bruises developed overnight from the hard playing players. 18 Donkey Basketball Riding comfortably, Tom Cameron, assistant athletic director, steers his donkey toward the ball Sweet-talking the animal to move sometimes proved successful. What do you get when friends get together with a basketball, a hoop and a couple of donkeys? Donkey Basketball, of course. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the MHS Athletic Department spon- sored its fourth annual Donkey Basketball game. Each class had its own team to play ball against the faculty team. Sign ups for the game were taken the week before in the Ath- letic Office. “When more that 1 1 students signed up for a certain class, we put all of their names into a hat and drew out 1 1 to make up the team for that class,” stated Janis Qualizza, athletic director. Now that the teams were cho- sen, it was time to play ball. Be- fore any action took place, the rules were spelled out. 1. The players had to be on their donkeys to shoot a le- gitimate basket. 2. The players had to take their animals wherever they went. 3. When passing the ball, one player had to be on his don- key. 4. To block a shot, the player who was to block the shot had to be on his donkey. Sounds simple, if you had a co- operative animal. Allison McCollum, sophomore, commented, “Playing was much harder than what I imagined it would be. I guess it was because I had to pull my donkey every- where I went. The ones I had just wouldn’t move, especially when I went after the ball.” “It was a challenge trying to stay on the donkey while it was trying to buck you off. I think that’s why I had so much fun playing because I had to try so hard to stay on my animal,” stat- ed Scott Rosenbalm, senior. In the first ten minute quarter of play, the faculty went against the sophomores and in the sec- ond quarter, the faculty played the juniors. Marty Primich, sophomore, stated, “The best part of the whole night was watching Mr. Cameron struggle to get on his donkey. After a while, he pulled his animal over to the side and jumped on the bleachers and then onto the animal.” After the first half was over, the faculty team thenplayed the sen- ior team. The fi- nal quarter - ' bnkeys 8, players 0: seniors against the juniors, but then, the faculty jumped in for the juniors to play the seniors again. Because a running tabula- tion of points was kept, no team actually won the game. After the final buzzer rang and everyone went home, the real test began. Bumps and bruises developed overnight along with very sore muscles. “After football practice, I thought I was as sore as can be up until the Donkey Basketball game. The next day I was sore in an array of different places I thought that could never feel sore,” stated Mike Gavelek, ju- nior. Although Donkey Basketball presented a challenge to the players, its excitement reached out even to the viewers also. Ernie Bodrozik, senior, stated, “I enjoyed watching the game wait ’till next year t because the players look so fun- ny out there on the court trying to either get their donkeys to move or trying to get on and even fall- ing off.” Karen Dudak Celebrating over her first basket, was Maryanne Villaneuva, senior. Teammate Stacy Lawrence senior, looks on. Throwing over the outstretched arm of Steve Telfer business teacher, Colleen Collins, sophomore, tries to get the ball to another teammate. The faculty matched talents against the sophomores in the first quarter. Donkey Basketball 1 S7 On January 27, Super Bowl Sunday in New Orleans, the Chi- cago Bears massacred the New England Patriots, 46-10. The Bears scored more points and established the largest winning margin in Super Bowl history. The Bears were lead on of- fense by their punky quarter- back, Jim McMahon. McMahon ears mania: Faculty lose to champs rushed for two touchdowns and played the role of spark plug to fire up the offense. He also sport- ed some monogramed head- bands during the game. The big play man on offense was Speedy Willie” Gault. He caught four passes for 129 yards. All pro running back Walter Payton, the NFL’s leading rusher, was held to 61 yards on 22 car- ries. On the other side of the line, Richard Dent stole the show. Dent captured the MVP honors with his handling of the Patriots offensive line. “We had a lot of MVP’s out there. Otis (Wilson) played a hel- luva game. He could of won it (MVP) if Dent hadn’t,” said defensive coach, Buddy Ryan. As the Bears kept r olling on, Bears Mania at MHS reached as- touding levels. “I like the Bears because of their awesome defense, “said Tim Bianco, senior. Steve Haller, sophomore, stat- ed, “I think the Bears offense with Jim McMahon is devastat- ing. Bears shirts, hats and jackets were found around the halls of MHS. Heather Charlesworth, junior, commented, “The Bears craze hit everyone. The halls were filled with bears shirts.” The Bears personalities be- came increasingly popular. They often appeared on television and radio. Nick Papageorge, junior, said, “I think Jim McMahon is cool be- cause he can scramble and he is not afraid to take a hit.” Tina Carrigan, senior, stated, “I like Otis Wilson because he has a great body.” Bears Mania at MHS intensi- fied when Englehart Gymnasium was filled to capacity level with screaming fans who came to see 20 B ears Mania Taking in some rays as he practices the day before the Super Bowl, Jim McMahon, quarterback, rushed for two touchdowns to aid the Bears victory in Super Bowl XX. Putting the moves on back-up quarterback Mike Tomczak, Sherm Izsak, trainer, dribbles the ball underneath the basket. The Bears beat the faculty 78-76. Zawada the Bears play the faculty. Aside from the Bears late arrival, the evening was a remarkable suc- cess. Tracy Wikse, sophomore, commented, “I had a fun time watching the Bears play basket- ball.” Among the players who showed up were Pat Dunsmore, Mark Bortz, Dave Duerson and Mike Tomczak. The Bears won the game 78-76. Sheri Sohacki, said, “I think Tomczak was the cutest player on the floor.” Eric Ban Refrigerator Scores! William “The Refrigerator” Perry jumps to his feet after diving over the Green Bay Packers defensive line for a one yard touchdown. Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka is carried on the shoulder of Steve McMichael and William Perry while being escorted by Willie Gault (83) and Maury Buford (8). The Bears celebrated after they won Super Bowl XX, 46-10. hat’s i Irnlr ip? I What is a typical date like; where do you go? “I enjoy going to the beach be- cause it’s romantic and the sun- sets are breathtaking,” said Stacy Stubblefield, junior. Going to a romantic movie and cuddling,” said Sherri Ship- tock, junior. “A trip to the drive-in, because I like to watch the movie,” said Tate Richardson, sophomore. “Going out the dinner and seeing a good movie,” said Sue Bills, junior. “Going out with another cou- ple to a concert or play, then go out to dinner,” said Eleanor Lewis, art teacher. “Going to see a movie after having a candlelight dinner,” Diane Mishevsko, junior. “A night in Chicago because it’s more fun than anything around here,” said Wendy Min- ninger, junior. “Going to the beach, staying out real late and going for a long walk,” said Larissa Rudczenko, sophomore. “Candlelight dinner at an ex- pensive restaurant then to a ro- mantic movie, and we would then finish off the date at her place,” said Nick Zairis, junior. “He’d pick me up in his car and we’d go to the dunes and have a picnic lunch. We would spend the whole day there, and then we would walk along the shore, watching the sunset,” said Sheri Machanek, sophomore. “A real expensive restaurant with dim lights and a dozen roses in the middle of the two of us,” said Angie Grigoraki, junior. “The movies because you can have fun and then go to Chicago for a carriage ride,” said Kathi Crowder, senior. “Going to a good party would be a good start. Then go out to Denny’s for a good meal, and then end up at the best romantic spot you can find”, said Brad Jones, junior. “I think a good date is going out to eat at a nice restaurant, going to a show and then coming home to talk by the light of a fireplace,” said Lisa Stedman, junior. “The best date is the beach on a warm clear night and going walking and shopping around Chicago on a Saturday night,” said Julie Zaradich, junior. “Going to Burger King, a good cheap restaurant, because you get to know the girl better,” said Kelly Jedynak, sophomore. “To go to the Greek Islands for a nice Greek dinner then a long walk on a quiet beach,” said Martha Christos, junior. “I realized graduation was near when my calendar countdown got near 100. That was close enough for me to realize that I would soon be leaving MHS. — Darlene Maryonovich, senior Preparing for graduation, Marlene East, secretary, measures Darlene for her cap. Graduation will be a combined Baccalaureate and Commencement cere mony for the first time. Winter Digest Shopping problems dominate ‘Christmas spirit’ Winter Carl Jimenez Visiting the Merrillville elementary schools as part of an assignment for Quest Class, Lisa Neis, senior helps Fieler students make Santa Clauses. The Quest Classes visited the elementary schools during the holidays to entertain the students. Barendela MHS ‘rockin eve’ not televisec S tay tuned for further school closings in your area ... This sounded familiar to MHS students when weather seemed bad enough to close school, but in ' 86 there were no “snow days.” “Snow days”, as these were called, usually existed because of drifting snow. “When we had snow days off, I tried to catch up on the soap op- eras!” said Susan Galoozis, sophomore. But, these days weren’t the only chance students had to play in the snow. “I tried to go skiing at the Pines every weekend I could,” com- mented Dave Wilk, junior. “I waited for the first snow, so I could take my snowmobile out,” said Scott Griggs, sophomore. Jeri Scrivnor, junior, said she liked to sled down the hills at Salk school, but she warned “watch out for trees!” Ice skating is another popular winter pastime. Dan Brankle, sophomore, shovels the lake in his neighbor- hood for team “ice hockey”. Bill Brice, junior, pointed out that winter sports are fun, but “you can never stay out for too long because of the freezing tem- peratures!” The next snowfall, whether it closes school or not, MHS stu- dents have plenty to do! ...4. ..3. ..2... 1 Hap- py New Year! Bring out the party hats, the whistles, the confetti and we can’t forget the punch. Although New York and Hollywood had their New Year’s Eve celebration nationally televised, MHS decid- ed against having any cameras present. Instead, MHS students kept a low profile. Everyone knew where the parties were and where they weren’t. They also knew where the roadblocks were located. Jeff Warren, senior, said, “I don’t really remember what I did; I guess that means I had a good time.” However, some MHS students did remember how good of a time they had. John Sutka, sen- ior, said, “I celebrated New Years so well that it would be impossi- ble to forget it.” Finally, some MHS students stayed home and toasted in the New Year. Steve Civanich, sen- ior, said, “I didn’t mind staying home as long as I had my share of spirits.” Although MHS students were not included on Dick Clark’s “New Years Rockin’ Eve”, they definitely rocked in the New Year one way or another. Adrienne Viramontes Snow, snow, we want snow (if not, a snow day will do!) Julie Metcalf I t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” That phrase, for millions, brought joy and happi- ness; however, for many MHS students, it installed overwhelm- ing anxiety. “As the holidays drew nearer, I started to worry about everyth- ing,” said Heidi Yonker, senior. At this time of year, everyone seemed to fall into one of two catagories: the type who finished shopping a month early, or the type who started shopping Christmas Eve. More likely than not, if one tended to start shop- ping late, troubles did not stop there. “I usually start my shopping late, and then begin to ask myself every question in the book from ‘What size should I get?’, to ‘What color? ' and ‘What did they get me last year?’,” said Cathy Samardzija, sophomore. While counting days on the calendar and bills in their wallets, students slowly checked names off their shopping lists. “I still had a few gifts to get, but quickly ran short on time and money,” stated Bill Wilkison, ju- nior. As the hours ticked away and as the tension mounted, some students took advantage of all the excitement to have some fun. They thought it was great going to the mall under these condi- tions if all you wanted to do was have some fun. “I just loved going on those ex- citing, late Christmas shopping sprees with my frinds,” said Kathy Dulla, junior. However, for those trying to get shopping done, it was a real problem accomplishing anything. Shocking the nation day after day, headlines reported the many world tragedies. From natural di- sasters to hijackings, the number of fatalities and damages grew enormously. Aggriavating travelers, busi- nessmen and eager vacationers, terrorists struck many times. Pa- lentineans hijacked TWA flight 847, four men seized an Italian ship, killing one man, and terror- ists captured an Egyptian airliner, killing 60. Edie Phillips, sophomore stat- ed, “I would take dominate the news 
