Kathy (Fabian) Seremet enjoys her (count em) FIVE beautiful grandchildren, ages 5 and under!
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Tom & Kathy (Fabian) Seremet, our fellow classmates, share proud smiles at their eldest sons wedding. Sadly, suddenly & unexpectedly, Tom passed on in Jan., 2004.
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Pilot John Gerbas runs his own airline, a cargo delivery business, but "relaxes" on his KY farm with new love - race horses, currently numbering about two dozen.
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Buddies Paul Schreiner, Tory Hudspeth, Dan Hoffman, Dave Hutchens & Jerry King crammed lots of sightseeing in their 2007 Arizona trip to usher in Jerry's 60th birthday! Sedona was one favorite spot.
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Posing a perfect 2006 holiday photo, Rima Lapinskas Curry cuddles Lucky, her cat.
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Buddies Paul Schreiner & Dave Hutchens give a "thumbs up" to their helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon in March, 2007.
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Ginny had great fun finding her traditional Thai dress at a costume shop. Her taste is still exquisite as you can see.
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Jerry & Bunny (Fijut) King enjoy retirement life in sunny Arizona! They tell us the sun doesn't need shoveling!
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Bunny & Jerry King are proud of their new Arizona retirement home. They claim now EVERY day's a Saturday!
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Attending our 8-4-07 Birthday Bash, Mary Ann (Baker) Fiegle and Jim Fiegle prove that \"60 is the new 40!\"
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California Classmate Rima Lapinskas Curry has her home ready for Christmas 2006!
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The Currys enjoy the 2006 Holiday Season - Rima Lapinskas Curry and husband Steve, Tippy their dog and Lucky the cat!
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"Navy" Joe Brzezinski says this was taken on the U.S.S. Gudgeon ported at Pearl Harbor that "proves he was young once, had hair, and was skinny."
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Jerry/Bunny King retired to sunny AZ, but Jer's 60th brought old friends. (1-r)Dave Hutchens, Paul Schreiner, Terri (Gargas) Ligocki, Tory Hudspeth, non-Jiver ladyfriend, Dan Hoffman, Bunny/Jerry King, & non-Jiver gentleman.
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John Gerbas proudly poses in Kentucky with his winning race horse.
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Betty Moose Thomas of Colorado is proud as can be, showing off Sierra's new foal. There's a ray of sunshine around that Barn for sure!
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There's no doubt that John Gerbas is in the Racing business!
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All paths lead to the Gerbas Farm on party day!
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On a sunny Sunday morning, Jivers didn't want to miss seeing John's thoroughbreds up close!
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The social on Friday night found Bill Schweitzer and John Gerbas getting caught up on the latest.
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Returning locally for her fathers funeral, Ginny (Majcherek) Maripolsky, now of Bangkok, Thailand, took time to share a moment with old friend Mary Alice Herod LaJoie of Ohio.
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Strolling the paths leading to the paddocks, John introduced us to some of his racing beauties!
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Ginny poses with co-workers including a doctor-chef. Ginny is Assistant CEO, Nursing Affairs at Bankok Hospital.
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Happy Jivers enjoying the sunset at John Gerbas' 60th Bash 5/07!
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Miss Ginny dons traditional Thai attire for a mid-year hospital party. Retirement is not a word in her vocabulary!
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Ron Saczawa, posing with Thelma (Stocki) Matthew, Annette (Gordon) Dorn and Linda (Szymanski) Colter, presents John Gerbas with the perfect birthday gift - - an authentic German license plate, bearing the name of John's farm!
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Beauty of New Birth! Now, Betty Moose Thomas has to decide on the perfect name for Sierra's new foal - - It's a BOY!
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We knew we had "arrived" for John Gerbas' birthday celebration!
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"Our Boys Will Shine Tonight!" These '65 classmate chums come back each year to attend a BNI basketball game. They are featured here in the Noll quarterly magazine. School Spirit Forever! (Joe Wieser must be Jim's alias)?
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A long-time Soccer fan, Ron Saczawa is an official Volunteer Member for the WM-2006 matches to be held in Germany in June. Pictured here, Ron holds a sample Tournament Ticket.
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Ron Saczawa bears close resemblance to German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer, head of the World Cup organization committee
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Ron "in training" as Volunteer for Soccer World Cup 2006 hosted in Germany
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Germany will be the host country for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Soccer finals. Standing in front of the Frankfurt Germany Soccer Hdqtrs is our German Jiver, Ron Saczawa, a proud Volunteer worker with WM-2006.
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Local 10-5-06 Pizza Party brings out lively Jiver Guys. Ron Saczawa was in from Germany.
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A "rose" between "thorns" - well, it would be appropro since Sally King Zimmer just opened her own florist shop in Schererville, IN, last year, "A Time to Remember...When." Pictured here 6-8-06 with Tory Hudspeth, Dan Hoffman & hubby Ivan Zimmer.
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Jiver Gals gathered 10-5-06 for pizza and fun!
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Just chillin on a summer's evening - Maureen Shreibak Curtis, Tom Krull & John Lanigan - some of the (14) '65'ers renewing friendships on 6-8-06.
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These happy Jiver gals don't need an excuse to get together, but, hey, they don't pass up the chance either! Partying with John Lanigan and a dozen more Jivers on 6-8-06 at Northwoods in Schererville, IN.
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Local Jivers enjoy a summer's evening on 6/8/06. John Lanigan vacationing "home" was perfect reason to celebrate!
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Bob Kaye's retirement gift to himself! Retired in '04, Bob is having a great time tooling about the countryside in his new T-Bird with the Mrs, the former Cheryl Peifer. If you have clean shoes & wear white gloves, he may let you have a ride!
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Can you guess who this is? We have our own "zebra" who keeps order on the field. Don't try to get away with anything while the Doc (Bob Kudnowski Kaye) is on duty.
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Arlene "Tiger" Niemec entered the security industry in Florida!
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Which Mysliewic twin might this be? Loretta or Lorraine?
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"Chick" Koszis is proud of the dashboard of his '32 roadster - - a memorial to "Charlie & Stelle," his parents, who fostered his love of all things mechanical, and, life in general.
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Roadster Ride for Mom! Chuck (Chick) Koszis couldn't resist a surprise ride for Mom in his '32 beauty! And, boy, Stelle grabbed her scarf and was "ready to roll!"
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Claudia Pernal admires Chuck Nau's John F. Kennedy Collection. Chuck is a lobbyist in D.C. for Johnson & Johnson Company.
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Lovely Cindy Burney is escorted by Tom McMahon to her place among the Homecoming Queen nominees.
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Louis Kovach gets a well-deserved graduation kiss!
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Paul Schreiner, Dave Hutchens, and Jerry King hope for a smashing Warrior win!
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Mike Simpson admires Kathy Rivich's "Bee Hive Hairdo!" Kathy works for East Chicago's school system, while Mike is enjoying life in Kentucky.
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One block from Noll sat a popular burger joint! Note that fish was served only on Fridays, back when Catholics couldn't eat red meat on that day of the week!
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John Lanigan dives for the glory of Noll's swimming team! Subsequent to his watery ways in high school, John made a big splash in college (3 times!) and went on to earn a doctorate level degree. Sadly, our brand new pool was cemented over in 2003.
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Brand spanking new Bishop Noll--complete with a yet unpaved parking lot! The Class of 1965 was fortunate to enjoy a state-of-the-art high school, but not before putting up with off-campus classes, 1/2 days, and other inconveniences!
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Tops In Track! Noll's "thinclads" had the longest sports season (indoor and outdoor) among athletes, with practice starting after Christmas and the last meet run at Clark H.S. in late May.
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Elaine Engle and Paula Dybel (l-r) enjoy the county fair in August of 1963. Friends for life, Paula would later sponsor the baptism of one of Elaine's children.
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Here are most of the classmates who gathered on that stormy night on June 28, 2003. Can you name names? Prizes will be awarded at the 40th reunion July 22-24, 2005 at the Dynasty. Winners must be present to collect prizes and have the time of their lives.
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Jerry King (front left) and others decorate a car for Homecoming in the fall of 1964. Fellow East Chicago Central High School teacher--Kathy Synko--attests to Jerry's fantastic rapport with the Twin City's students.
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Maralyn Maluga has lived, performed, and directed theater in Canada for many years.
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Ron Saczawa is surrounded by devoted fans after he brought chocolate and gummie bears from Germany just for them. (We had to MAKE Annette share)!
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A handsome bunch of '65ers had a great night at the House of Pizza in May, 2005. Joe, Tory, Jim, Dan and Ron shared many memories and found new common interests.
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Mary Lou Bolfik (l) and Bob Kukula (c) gave sterling performances in "The Lark," a play about Joan D'Arc.
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Joe Whelan joins us at the House of Pizza May 12. He looks forward to meeting more classmates in July. Please don't disappoint him. Remember he was a pretty cool dancer!
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Cindy Burney during the summer of 2002. This Floridian classmate has a daughter who excels in tennis, which might explain why Cindy is often seen near the clay courts!
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Is junior Terry Sherman thinking that our Nancy Ozelie is looking a bit like Rosie O'Donnell in this take from "Bye Bye Birdie?"
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Three of the loveliest and coolest '65 ladies you will ever meet. Cheryl, Eileen and Linda will be partying at the 40th Reunion in July, 2005. Will you?
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(l-r) Pete Skafish, Joey Whelan, and Ted Zagar made East Chicago's birds happier during the summer of 1956 when their Cub Scout den made houses for our feathered friends!
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These guys had a good time at the House of Pizza in May when Ron flew in from Germany. He's taking another long plane ride to hop on our reunion train in July.
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20th Anniversary Reunion Booklet. Six falling leaves represent deceased classmates as of 1985. That number has swollen to twenty-six persons as of 2005.
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With these guys around, you know the talk centered on golf and other "sports." Come join in the conversation and good times at the Dynasty on July 22 & 23, 2005.
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A drawing submitted by Dan Lynch for the 1965 yearbook. It is entitled "After Hours" . It was not accepted by the administration for inclusion. Dan's nationally recognized cartooning talents were evident even in high school.
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20th Anniversary Reunion Booklet. Poem, written by Ted Zagar, celebrates the "Generation of Growth" between graduation and 1985.
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Clarice Marciniak proudly holds her new grandson, Elliot.
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Proud papa John Gerbas joins his son Lt. Christopher Gerbas, and his brother ,at Chris' bar pinning during graduation from West Point Military Academy .Next for Chris is a year of flight school in Alabama. Yes, he rides a motorcycle like dad!
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Did you know we had a real Queen in the Class? Paula Dybel was chosen as a Mardi Gras Queen. Her consort was her handsome husband, our own Bob Zabrecky. With them are their 3 sons, Rob, Ryan, and Justin. We miss this lovely lady who died in 2001.
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Bunny Fijut King and Jerry King, STILL looking great after all these years! Wow, wonder if we will see the Kings dressed this formally at all of our class reunions?!! This classmate couple looked sharp "stepping out" four decades ago. See photo on right.
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During our high school years basketball star Jerry King and cheerleader Bunny Fijut formed a lasting partnership. Jerry recalls doing the popular dance, "The Freddy," after dinner at the Sabre Room. Dance fads abounded during the '60's.
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Chick Koszis retires June 30, 2005 and he says this is " what most people will see of me this summer!" Happy Trails, Chick - - don't forget to stop in when you get this way.
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Jim Wieser takes to the dance floor in the Grand Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville, IN. Jim and local professional dance partner April won 3rd place in The Times competition on 2-23-06 amid the cheers of family and friends.
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In this 2006 photo, Jim Wieser joins George Wilson in the world of ballroom dancing. Still exuding athleticism, the Coach shows his softer side as he provides Jim with a few winning dance steps.
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Would you believe he dances? Yes, former BNI head of physical education department, wrestling and football coach George Wilson is still a "doer!" George and his lovely wife Madeline have enjoyed ballroom dancing for many years.
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Jim Wieser and dancing partner April Rodriguez catch their breath after their tango and cha-cha routine as part of the "Ever wanted to Dance like a Star?" competition.
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A young Chuck Nau on Juan Les Pins in the French Rivera. Oh, the good life...
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Our 1965 Basketball Team graces the hallway just outside Noll's gymnasium.
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Jetsetting Charles hosted a Paris reception for George MGovern in 1980.
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Chuck Nau, our guy in Washington, D.C. is still as creative as ever as you can see by this clever card.
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Chuck Nau always took an interest in politics and now lives in Washington D.C. He has met may people we only read about or see on TV.
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Notre Dame grads remember Chuck Naus big day as he introduced Bobby Kennedy to the student assembly on April 4,1968. Chuck says on the way back to the airport they learned of MLKs murder.
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Another familiar face with our DC guy at a fundraiser for Ann Richards of Texas.
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Several classmates either "work at home" or have domestic offices where "the job" continues after office hours. Lew Schwerin works for IBM exclusively from his Colorado mountain retreat (see next 2 photos).
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Lew Schwerin performs his programming chores for IBM from an office at ground level in this Colorado homestead.
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John Gerbas and Mary Lynn Kolas (BNI '68) in "Bye Bye Birdie." John really did know how to play guitar for the role, and his band played at a few high school functions.
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(l-r) Mary Lou Trgovich with cousins Bill and Linda Benchik. Photo taken in the East Chicago apartment above Doctor Benchik's office.
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The day after the 40th reunion Eileen McKern took Mary Lou Bolfik on a tour of the Nazareth Home in East Chicago.Here's Eileen and one of the babes sheltered there.
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It is said that it gets lonely "at the top"--Lew Schwerin's isolated mountain digs are surrounded by this grand display of nature at its finest. Lew welcomes classmates who wish to flee their urban blues!
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Like Lew Schwerin, Bill Schweitzer also performs his job for a computer giant from home. This aerial photo shows Bill's land cleared to make room for a home, olive orchard, and grape arbor. Bill has gotten "into" winemaking!
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So how did Bill Schweitzer get so "brainy?" From this vintage photo of Bill Murphy, Bill Schweitzer, and junior Noreen LaMere, it seems that the "smart genes" were there all along! Bill Murphy was recently named Vice President of Ohio State University.
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Just for the fun of it, BNI '65 Class President, Justina Bialek, sent Bill Schweitzer this humorous mock-up of a wine label for his faux winery!
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Joanne "Cookie" Zagar also brings "work home." Cookie is a successful real estate agent working the D.C. area while enjoying life in nearby Maryland. Cookie lived in many states during 3 decades with Amoco, developing a keen eye for property development.
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Janet Hansen and Dan Lynch enjoy a dance! Dan went on to become one of Indiana's finest political cartoonists, while Janet enjoys the company of her sons and animal companions near San Diego, California!
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Ivan ('64) and Sally King Zimmer enjoy the May '03 Pizza Party at Marilyn Rieder's restaurant! Sally helps "Coach" Zimmer at the track meets that his high schoolers run.
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Twins Bernie and Antoinette Kowalski at one of the local BNI '65 reunion luncheons.
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Noll Gym Burns! Fortunately, school was not in session during that day when we were enjoying the winter of our freshman year.
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Alice Jelonek wearing stylish glasses!
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7th graders Mary Ann Luberda (left), Bernie Kowalski, and Pete Skafish as St. Dominic Savio Club officers.
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Ted Zagar taught science at Noll (1972-73) and currently operates the media center at Merrillville's Pierce Middle School. Ted has authored over 100 articles and columns on wellness/medical astrology in print and on various web sites.
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Bunny Fijut and Sally King prepare for a dance during the Fall of 1964. These two friends cheered the teams to victory in high school, then teamed up again to serve on the 2003 Reunion Committee!
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John Schweisthal offers inspirational seminars! Our former basketball center is taking people to new "heights" with his inspiring retreats.
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Kathy Derdula grooves at the Senior Class Picnic at the Indiana Dunes!
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Senior Class President Bob Meisterling became an orthopedic surgeon!
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Who might these lovely "Chorus Line" ladies be at the Senior Class Picnic at the Indiana Dunes?
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"California Girl" Vi Bingelis has designed living quarters for "the stars" while fostering a number of lucky children!
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"Gentlemen, begin!" Coach/teacher Bob Bradtke (BNI '56). Bob's sister, Pauline (Pat), our '65 classmate, died in Dec., 2004. Bob retired from Gavit H.S. faculty in 2002.
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1964 Halloween Sock Hop Ticket. Many a mother must have anguished over what soapy concoction would work best to get the dirty bottoms of our socks clean!
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1965 Yearbook Cover. The abstract design--6 spheres over 5 spheres for "65"--was a departure from previous issues of the Marquette.
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