Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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STRIPES, plaids, polka dots, paisleys, and every color of the rain- bow combined into one outfit was just one of the ways to follow Clash Day. Senior Wade VanOrman and sopho- more Don Williams show their spirit by wearing unusual outfits. HANKIES in red and white flew high during the sectional basketball game against Highland. Handker- chiefs are being used by the whole crowd to cheer the team on and were made by the basketball mothers.

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POUNDS melted away as junior Angie Tsakopoulos burned calories by riding a stationary bike. Excercising became a sure fire way to keep a Sat- urday night exciting. CHECKMATE! Junior Den- nis Gifford plays a game of chess over the phone in an effort to end his Sat- urday night boredom. PONDERING on placing a four of spades in the correct pile, ju- nior Tom Arcella plays a game of Soli- taire. Card games sometimes became the cure for Saturday night blues. Saturday Night Blues 25 ►

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All Dressed Ujd CUT LOOSE Waiting for Spring Break students let go February brought four weeks of rainy, snowy, bleak days. One day dragged into the next. Everyone looked for an excuse to go wild. The an- swer was found in the form of Spirit Week. Spirit Week involved a vari- ety of dress days ranging from Collegiate Day to Chicago Sports and Headband Day, Red and White Day, Clash Day, and finally to Sunglasses and Hat Day. Student Council determined the dress codes for each day. Chicago Sports and Head- band Day seemed to be the most successful, said senior Debbie Soderquist, Secre- tary Treasurer of Student Government. “Everyone could go crazy with the head- bands. Students mimicked Jim McMahon’s style of head- bands with logos such as CRINGING from the idea of getting a pie in the face, Mr. Don Fortner sits and waits for the impact. Losing the pep rally relay meant a pie in the face, and for the losers that can be scary. “POW-MHS’’ and “PRES- TON.” I figured it would be my last chance to antagonize the administration,” said sen- ior John Hoch. Changes were made in the traditional Red and White Day routine. First, the cheer- leaders held a personalized balloon sale instead of the common carnation sale. Later that day, students participat- ed in the annual pep rally. The pep rally made people want to go to the game be- cause they saw people having fun and they wanted to be a part of it, said sophomore Susan Higgins, junior varsity cheerleader. The usual basketball relay between faculty and students was replaced with a series of races consisting of a three- legged race, a hula hoop con- test, a wheelbarrow race, and ending with two basketball shots. Students who wanted to participate in the relay bought chances for 25$. Their names were picked at random. The students won and the faculty had to endure whipped cream pies thrown in their faces. Excitement mounted as the tug of war began. The sopho- mores dominated when they muscled out the seniors in the final round. Further excitement a- roused when the princes and king were announced after be- ing elected through a school- wide vote. Princes included freshman Jason Ryband, sophomore Jim Magrames, and junior Jay Potasnik. Final- ly, senior Jong Lee reigned su- preme as he became king. Many felt the pep rally was successful. The pep rally was great because I was up for the game, and my adrenalin was moving from the start of the rally,” said senior Tom Der- nulc, Varsity Basketball Play- er. Although spirits were high at the pep rally, the feelings weren’t enough for the game that night. The Mustangs lost to the Highland Trojans, 45- 46. After Wednesday’s loss, the last couple of dress up days weren’t as exciting. They were good days, but nobody seemed to get involved,” said junior Barb Payne, member of Student Government. After the whipped cream was scraped off the floor, row- dy crowds cheered the team on, to no avail. Soon everyone had to come back to reality and survive another week of school until spring break start- ed. 1 he pep rally was great this year because I was up ■ for the game, and my adrenaline was moving from the start of the rally. senior Tom Dernulc NEVER look a gift horse in the mouth, especially when it might bring one luck before a big contest. Senior Craig Hanusin tries to retrieve his glove from the mouth of the Mustang, seniors Tony Vranesevich and Larry Sanek, before he starts the tug of war. PARTICIPATION inspirit Week enables students to let them- selves go. Seniors Charlie Shoemak- er, John Hoch, and Paul Manzano take advantage of Chicago Sports and Headband Day to express an opinion about the administration, as they practice songs during choir with sen- iors Tom Hemingway and Kevin Zaun. Spirit Week o 27 ►