Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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 .

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‘‘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