Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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Homecoming Excitement and enthusiasm gen- erated throughout the halls as Loyalty Week transmitted spirit into marts and minds at Munster. The whirlwind of Homecoming activities oegan Monday, October 25, with game tickets awarded to those who found horseshoes. All Sports Day was held Wednesday when jerseys predominated to keep in character with MHS vigor. Thursday’s Button Day showed Stomp the Trojans! slogans and the bonfire that night kindled red-hot Mustang spirit. Fri- day’s highlights were a pep rally and Munster’s first Horr ecoming parade, dominated by honking horns, flying crepe paper, and massive floats. The Mustangs met rival Highland on the gridiron and played to a 13 — 13 tie. Nyla Guess was crowned queen and court members were seniors Peggy Eisner and Cathy Beyer, junior Kathy Pappakosmos, and sophomore Laurie Bates. Saturday’s dance brought the week of memor- able activities to a close. Court: Laurie Bates, Peggy Eisner, Nyla Guess, Cathy Beyer, Kathy Pappakosmos. The royalty reigned over Homecoming festivities. Happiness is Coming Home” was enjoyed by Sue Ogren, Mark Crary, Dick Good, and Valerie Astolas. ACTIVITIES 17

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Memorable Week of Exciting Activities Mark First Despite rainfall, bonfire and spirits blazed to ignite excitement Long hours of preparation and planning, committee meetings, and brainstorming sessions resulted in the junior class float Trap the Tro- jans!” which received first place in the Homecoming class float competi- tion. Nyla Guess smiles joyfully after being crowned Homecoming Queen. 16 Various emotions are reflected as gridmen Mike McComas, Mike Lavery, Chris Ebling, and Mark Thomas watch Homecoming game action. Munster played to a 13 — 13 tie with arch rival Highland.

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STOP Rally, Sp ace Program Pace Convocations A program by the NASA Space Science Demonstration introduced MHS to the world of aeronautics. Versatility in auditorium sessions brought humor, thought-provoking challenges, music, and informative hours to MHS students. Judge William Obermiller gave an inspirational talk presenting ideas and guidelines for future years. A portion of the wide world of music came to MHS as the East Chicago Washington Jazz Band filled the autitorium with swinging sounds of the sixties and haunting classics of days gone by. The Top Twenty, a group performing musical routines, also presented a program. The girls highlighted halftimes at MHS football and basketball games. The world of fashion was opened by a Simplicity style commentator. MHS guys and girls modeled a variety of irresistible styles. Cheerleader Sandie Sutter ready to do a Paragon cheer listens to Mrs. Betsey Wilson inform the Student Body on the added attractions of the 1968 Paragon during the STOP Campaign for yearbook sales. Theme of the auditorium session was centered around STOP — “SPIRIT TRANSFORMS OUR PARAGON!” 18