Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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

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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