Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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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“Although it was upsetting not to participate in the Homecoming festivities during my senior year, I felt that I was a part of it because of the support I received from my friends. Surely, being crowned Homecoming queen at half time during the game was something that ' ll stay with me longer than the memories of being sick. — Cara Carrabine Homecoming ' 1