Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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1 w Ja At Homecoming, Dr. Daniel C. Rapacz, principal, and his daughter, Dana, enjoy the warm weather. However, rain ruined the game and the halftime the following day. Teaching a second grade student her Q sounds, is Debbie Galka, senior. Galka is part of the FEA program for student teaching organized by Jan O ' Shea, FEA sponsor. At the Homecoming bonfire, Mitch Davidhizar, senior, wards off the heat while toasting marshmallows. The bonfire was only a small part of the Homecoming festivities. Photos Bounnharaj Student life division 7

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Thro ugh it all. From the sudden stampede of fans after the half time downpour to the crowning of the Homecoming queen, Cara Carribine, another Football Homecoming will not be forgotten. The dance was one of the largest attended. Despite the 6-0 defeat by Andrean, fans stood proud behind their school. Whether just hanging around with friends or hitting every party in town, students lived for weekends. Trying to do all that can be done before one ' s curfew was the ultimate goal for the typical student. Involvement, not only in school, especially on weekends, was the high point to student activity. Graduation consisted of much input and involvement. Backed by the planning committees, Dr. Daniel C. Rapacz, principal, and others tried to piece together a respectable commencement that marked the final strides of seniors. Through it all, graduation as well as other memorable moments will reflect upon the seniors ' futures.

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0 ' Good times ' continue Wet? Are you taking an umbrella. These are some of the ques- tions that circulated throughout the school. This was the third consecutive Homecoming that was spoiled by bad weather. Preceding the Homecoming game was Spirit Week which in- cluded Hat, Bandage, Crazy Hair-do, College T-shirt and the traditional Purple and White days. The Senior Class displayed the most spirit with the Junior Class coming in a close second. Even though the temperatures gradually decreased toward the end of the week, the students ' enthusiasm remained at its peak. Many clubs entered floats un- der the theme, Let the Good Times Roll. Boogying to the song Wipe Out the Quest Club was awarded the best float. The lower temperatures did not affect the seniors powder puff performance as they domi- nated the Junior Class, 18-0. Vicki D ' Asto, senior, stated, It was sad knowing that this would be our last year playing. It was a new experience and I had a lot of fun. I look forward to playing next year, added Marlene Kierzkowski, sopho- more. Leading the seniors to victory in spite of the cold were male cheerleaders who entertained the crowd with their humorous stunts and cheers. Jamie Miller, senior cheer- leader, said, Wearing the uni- form was one of the highpoints of cheering on the senior team. Before the powder puff game began, Louis Lopez, senior, was named Mr. Football. Along with the football, Lopez received a warm round of applause (continued on page 10) Members from the Senior Class, ride and show enthusiasm on their float during the Homecoming parade. Unfortunately, the float that took hours to build was ruined by high winds during the trip to Pierce Jr. High. Just before the whistle blows, the sophomores get ready to stop the juniors in the powder puff game. The juniors romped over the sophomores. At the Homecoming dance, Jackie Fashing, junior, and MHS graduate, Dave Gemeinhart, dance the night away. The dance brought to an end the Homecoming festivities. 8 Homecoming