Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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LEFT: With a dreamy look in her eyes, alumnus Linda Berthold sings to alumnus Scott Gruoner about the man of her dreams. ABOVE: Amidst the confusion in a wild Havana nightclub, Sarah Brown, alumnus Linda Ber- thold, and Sky Masterson, alumnus Scott Gruo- ner, try to sneak in a quiet drink. B eneath the hustle and bustle of New York City, in a dark and musty sewer, Nathan Detroit and his mugs were secretly engaged in the old- est established crap game. With a roll of the dice, Guys and Dolls came to life. Tourists, hoodlums, and bobbie-sox- ers set the atmosphere as the curtain opened on June 23, 1977. The 200 cast and crew members transformed the stage into an array of song and dance, under the direction of Mr. Richard Hol- mberg, music department head, and Mr. Gene Fort, U.S. History teacher. The story revolved around the hi- larious exploits of the runyonland char- acters in the 1950 ' s. The cast was led by alumi Linda Berthold as Sarah Brown, Scott Gruoner as Sky Masterson, Nancy Fine as Adelaide, and junior Tom Bosch as gambler Nathan Detroit. Directed by speech teacher Mrs. Helen Engstrom, the 18 dancers high- lighted the stage in such numbers as The Crap Game Dance , A Bushel and a Peck , and Take Back Your Mink . Because of insufficient funding and a lack of available assistants for technical crews, the staging of a musical produc- tion last year was not possible. The $7,298 needed to produce the musical for this year was raised through dona- tions, ticket sales, sponsors, and patrons. Beginning in April, practices for both cast and crew were held at every avail- able time. Much time was devoted to the memorization of lines and the con- struction of numerous sets in order to make up the 17 scenes. As the curtain came to a close on the fourth and final performance, the lights dimmed in a dark and musty sewer. In the distance there could be heard the si- lent rumbling of dice.

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RIGHT: As they lift their boss Nathan Detroit, ju- nior Tom Bosch, alumni Steve Brumm and Kevin Crary declare that the crap game will go on. BELOW LEFT: Caught up in all the excitement of BELOW: As a typical New York City drunk, Guys and Dolls are alumni Curt Ray, Nancy Fine, alumnus Jim Wilkinson portrays the atmosphere of Marilyn Kiewsetter, and Dave jarzombek. the uproarious times on Broadway in the 1950 ' s.

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RIGHT: Waiting for his cue. Bob Wisnewski stands ready at his drums. FAR RIGHT: As Kari Anttinen listens to the ceremony, Steve Arent glances down at his diploma to make sure that it ' s really there. BOTTOM: In the tense moment before he receives his diploma from Board Member Herbert Weinberg, Kris Zatorski reflects upon his past. BELOW: Waiting for the A ' s to be called, Cathy Adams and Scott Agerter listen for their names. The end— it ' s such an ominous sound- ing word. It brings connotations of both happiness and sadness. For instance, the sadness of the impending end of sum- mer is overshadowed by the beginning of fall. Just as the ending of seasons is in- evitable, so is the beginning of a new stage of life. Taking the step from high school years, 418 graduating seniors re- ceived their diplomas on June 4. Graduation day began early with Bac- calaureate service held in the auditorium at 2 p.m. Readings were given by each Senior class officer beginning with the Invocation by Class President Charles Weinberg, followed by readings from Vice-President Mike Koufos, Secretary- Treasurer Carrie Melind and Salutatorian Wendy Wagner. Reverend Howard Ness presented the address and Benediction. The program opened with the In- vocation by Student Senate President David Waxman. Addresses were given by Valedictorians Kim Duhon, Carrie Melind, and Dalia Sidabras. Adding mu- sic to the program, the Concert Choir performed Anthem to Spring and the Long and Winding Road . The Orches- tra played Capriccio Italien . The long awaited diplomas were then presented by Superintendent Dr. Wall- ace Underwood and the school trustees. With the flipping of the tassel from the left to the right, the ceremony came to a close. The seniors filed out of the field- house amidst tears, shouts, hugs and cheers, each expressing their own feel- ings. Although some were anxious, oth- ers apprehensive, and most a little of both, no one knew what the future would hold.