Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Before the powder puff game. Louis Lopez, senior, accepts the Mr. Football award. This was part of the Homecoming pep rally after the parade. While watching intensely, the senior powder puff team awaits the referee ' s decision. The seniors shut out the juniors, 18-0. Homecoming 9

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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

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4 Andrean contributes to downpour from those attending the pep rally. Finally, the big night arrived. The rain, cold and muddy fields did not stop the Pirates against the Andrean ' 59ers. Fighting their way to half time, the score was tied at 0. After the Pirates streamed out of the rain and into the locker room, the half time show began. Along with their escorts, the Homecoming candidates were accompanied by heavy rains and low temperatures. After Cara Carrabine, senior, was crowned Homecoming Queen, the candi- dates, their escorts and many fans left the game due to a sud- den downpour. Meridith Wojcik, junior, said, “I think it ' s a tradition to have bad weather on Homecoming. Scott Reder, an escort, added, We had terrible weather, and I was cold. I felt the ceremony was rushed because of the rain. The Pirate team fought and struggled their way unsuccess- fully to a defeat. The Andrean 59 ' ers beat the Pirates, 6-0. Larry Espravnik, offensive guard, said, Our offense could not take advantage of the breaks that the defense created for us. Scott Besedick, defensive line- backer, said, It was a wet, slop- py night which limited our abili- ty to move the ball consistent- ly Ending the Homecoming week, Student Council spon- sored one of the largest attended dances. Seniors came out on top in the powder puff games. Even though they were defeated, Erika Marinelli. sophomore, and Laura Tripp, junior, still managed to crack a smile at the bonfire. Milena Jasnic, junior, said, I felt that the attendance was higher that last year ' s dance. Even though not many couples stayed long, I had a great time with my date. by MIKKI DUDAK In the parade Homecoming queen candidates, Ann Mestousis, Debbie Galka, and Mikki Dudak, seniors, await the crowning of the queen. Due to ill- ness. Cara Carrabine. senior, was not able to attend the parade. She was, however, present to be crowned queen at the game. On to the football field, Mark Hidalgo, junior, breaks the Homecoming sign. Cheerleaders made signs to say that they wanted a victory. 10 Homecoming