Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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The Sectional Tournament begins as Mike Mikula, 50, and Jim Mis- kovich, 35, battle each other for the opening jump ball. The national anthem, a spotlighted flag, and personal anxiety create an emotional start to an exciting game. Morton’s Height, Hustle Overpower Oilers Hammond Sectional Tournament action began on Feb- ruary 22 at the Civic Center with the clash between Whiting and Morton High Schools. The first quarter was a nightmare for the Oilers. They hit only one of eighteen shots and committed eight turn- overs. The Oilers began surging after halftime as they outseored Morton 35-29 in the second half. With 1 :28 re- maining in the game, the Oilers were behind by only six points. However, they could not sink the desperately needed freethrows and jump shots that could have put them on top. Whiting lost the contest 55-48, leaving the boys with a 7-14 season over all. Sky Allen led all WHS scorers with 17 points. Jerry Obion followed closely with 1 1 points, while Jeff Bla- hunka had eight. Both Miknla and Allen cleared the boards for 21 rebounds apiece. Urging his boys to try harder Coach Divjak clenches his towel and gri- maces as tension mounts. 21

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Bondra, Obion Feted During Valentine Dance Reminiscing over honors just received, Mr. Basketball Jerrv Obion and Sectional Sweetheart Bonnie Bondra dance amid decorations of flutter- ing hearts and cupids. Associated both with St. Valentine’s Day and the be- ginning of the sectional basketball games, this year’s Sec- tional Sweetheart Dance was held on February 19. Fink and purple decorations throughout the gym enhanced the timely music provided by the band, the “Consequen- ities.” Bonnie Bondra, the 1972 Sectional Sweetheart, ac- cepted the silver necklace from Booster Club president Janice Mae Gyure. For his performance on the basketball court during the regular season, Jerry Obion was chosen “Mr. Basketball” by the student body during the balloting. To lie presented with the traditional basketball, inscribed necklace, and flower corsage is the dream of each nominee. SECTIONAL SWEETHEART COURT 1972-Sheryl Mahony, junior attendant; Nancy Mohr, sophomore attendant; Bonnie Bondra, queen; Sue Rokosz, senior attendant; Sue Grabovac, senior attendant; Kathy Yazvec, freshman attendant.

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Don’t Rain on Her Parade — Funny Girl The feelings of anxiety and anticipation melted away for the cast of Funny Girl as the curtain rose for the per- formance on April 28 and 29. hi conjunction with Mr. Kometz and Mr. Gow of the music department. Miss Stecy endeavored to recreate the early days of the theater on the stage at WHS. The stage band accompanied the vocalists and provided back- ground music during the production. A professional cho- reographer devised advanced routines for the dancers. Fanny Brice (Bonnie Corondan), a poor Jewish girl, joined the Ziegfield Follies, hoping to leave her mark on the world of show business. Because of her obnoxious per- sonality, Fanny received the break that she needed. She married Nick Arnstein (Terry Demeter) and had a child; but, unfortunately, she did not recognize true happiness. Her marriage ended in divorce. Karen Kaminski, accompanied by Mr. Kometz, sings her version of “Henry Street” as Miss Stecy judges her style of delivery. Mr. Kometz and Miss Stecy, co-organizers of the musical, confer on a rendition of one of the songs from Funny Girl. “You are woman; 1 am man, explains George Harangody to Bonnie Corondan during his try-out for the musical. 22