Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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ABOVE: Musical twist. Music takes a turn from electrical to classical, as senior Lenny Berger masters the classical guitar with aid from his instructor. RIGHT: Attempted mount. Riding lessons begin for senior Karen Warneke as she mounts her horse. 22 Outside Academics

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FAR LEFT: Rapping il up. Last minute instructions are given by junior Powder Puft coach Mr. Robert Maicher to his team just before the start of the game. LEFT: Royal Crown. Crowned in daises, se- nior Rich Simeoni, 1975 Powder Puff king is carried out on the field by cheering fans. ABOVE: Sideline concerns. Uncertain of the game ' s outcome, ju- niors Phyllis Krizmanic, Debbie Rapin, and Mari- beth Obrzut watch intently as the play progresses. Powder Puff. 21

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LEFT: An escape. Releasing all the tension from her fingers to the harp strings, sophomore Ruth Moswin practices for an upcoming recital, BELOW: Limbering up in order to maintain balance and physical control in ballet class, senior Melaine Sorenson stretches at the bar. BELOW: Bible lesson. Simplifying confirmation, senior Mike Surufka explains the religious values of the sacra- ment to his sixth grade CCD students. Instead of the usual books, pens, and paper, some students used ballet shoes, riding boots, and musical instruments to reflect their learning interests through out-of-school activities. Students found ways of expressing themselves outside of the normal classroom. Some students sought music lessons as an escape from the school classroom. From piano and harp to violin, banjos, and guitars, students learned to appreciate music and play an instrument under the guidance of trained instructors. Others practiced voice exercises and memorized lyrics and tunes in hopes of following a singing career. Other more experienced students switched roles and taught beginning - music enthusiasts to read notes and produce pleasant music. Students also demonstrated their teaching ability by tutoring other high school students who had difficulty in Chemistry, Math, and Spanish, and by teaching religion classes to public school students. Ballet, tap, and modern dance were practiced by girls hoping to keep in shape while learning new routines. Everything from the basic positions and turns to the more advanced pirouettes and arabesques were learned through many hours of hard work. Soon the more experienced students were able to create their own dance routine without the assistance of their instructors, expressing their personal ideas. Horseback riding gave teenagers a chance to develop their skills while practicing their routines in outdoor and indoor arenas. After many long hours of mounting and dismounting, doing turns and gaits with their horses, the students who showed exceptional ability went on to compete at horse shows in near-by communities. Students wishing to participate in swimming and tennis lessons went to both private and public clubs. Whether with tennis shoes, a guitar, dance shoes, or a riding saddle, students expanded their general knowledge through out-of-school experiences and learning. Outside Academics 23 tap shoes, riding boots, tennis rackets sqmboli2,e Outside Academics