Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Are they only entertainment? OBERON CASTS a magical spell on a flower to be delivered to the Queen of the Fairies. SENIOR BARBI JONES enjoys dancing at one of the ACTORS FROM the National Players many soc hops held by different clubs throughout Association present “A Midsummer the school year. Night ' s Dream” during a convo. Valparaiso High School has a reputation as being a very highly acclaimed, academically sound school, and the school year proved to be a year of awards for VHS. In past years, convocations and pep sessions were basically times for student entertainment. This year, however, many events, were held to present some award or to recognize an out- standing athletic team. In early November, the boys’ cross country team won the state championship, and a pep session was held in its honor. The nine member team was the first in 17 years to bring the state trophy to VHS. Senior Scott Schroer received the Mental Attitude Award for 1983. Based on his skills as an athlete, his grades and school- work, and all-over leadership quality, Scott was the eighth Mental Attitude winner from VHS. Later in November, Mr. Phil Whitman, repre- sentative for the CJ.S. Department of Education, presented a plaque to Principal Garth Johnson for Excellence in Education. A few weeks be- fore receiving the award, a committee consist- ing of students, teachers, parents, and commu- nity leaders met with the representative to dis- cuss all aspects of the high school. A flag was also presented to Mr. Johnson in September at a conference at the White House. According to the director of convos. Mr. Glen Ellis, these were not the only reasons for the convocations. “We try to reach a medium be- tween education and entertainment for the stu- dents, Mr. Ellis said. “Costs are also a deter- mining factor of which convos can be sched- uled,” he added. “Dreammaker, a multi-media show, seemed to be only entertainment, but there was a sublined message telling the stu- dents not to be afraid of dreams.” Geneticist Sam Rhine presented “The Most Important Nine Months of Your Life,” as he does every year for sophomores and new students. Once again becoming a prime source for stu- dents to raise funds, soc hops were also a big attraction for students after basketball and football games. A disc jockey for a band sup- plied music for students. Different clubs took turns sponsoring these dances that were held from 9:30 to 1 1 p.m. — Abby Huseman Pep Sessions, Convos 17

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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP boys’ cross country team members Eric Chilian. Scott Sienkowski, Brett Polizotto, Dave Ziegert, Todd Etzler, John Reggie. Leo Frey. Craig McFarland, and Scott Schroer are honored during a pep session. RECEIVING THE Mental Attitude Award for Cross Country, senior Scott Schroer is the eighth student from VHS to be honored with this award. ADDRESSING THE STUDENT body. Principal Garth Johnson accepts the Excellence in Education award from Mr. Phil Whitman, representative for the G.S. De- partment of Education. 16 Pep Sessions, Convos

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Students escape for o night During tedious winter months, students looked forward to vacations, long weekends, and special events. The Christmas and King of Hearts Dances provided opportunities for stu- dents to escape without leaving Valparaiso. Student Council sponsored the annual Christ- mas Dance on Thursday. December 22, from 8- 11 p.m. According to Student Council Presi- dent Jeanne Head, this year’s theme, “Christ- mas in Valpo, was actually very original when compared to former themes like “Christmas on Main Street” and “White Christmas.” “The decorations were easily thought up. We just used all of Valpo ' s landmarks,” she added. With Student Council members working on the decorations for a week before the dance, 130 couples saw the sights of Valpo. including the Court House, Vidette Messenger headlines, the Premiere replaced by Access 24, and various pizza places. Usually not a money-maker for Student Council, this dance made a profit of over $300. On Saturday. February 25, from 8-11 p.m., couples escaped to the magical kingdom of Camelot while attending the King of Hearts Dance sponsored by V-Teens. Kings, queens, and knights awaited the crowning of the new King of Hearts. The court consisted of five senior boys cho- sen by the senior class. Open voting enabled anyone to vote for his favorite candidate during lunch hours the two weeks prior to the dance. Students and faculty were encouraged to vote by dropping money into canisters. During the crowning festivities, V-Teen Presi- dent Stephanie Brown escorted the king, and Vice-President Dana Fattore escorted the prince. Other officers escorted court members. Decorations of the theme, “Camelot — A Knight to Remember,” included scrolls, with the couples names on them, shields, crests, dragons, and other mystical visions represent- ing Camelot. “We usually get quite a good turn-out for this dance since it is girl ask boy,” commented V- Teens sponsor Mrs. Elizabeth Hall. Money raised at the dance was given to the Porter County Heart Fund. — Abby Huseman SENIOR LYNN Chrustowskl and 1983 VHS graduate Bill Parker walk through the en- trance of “Christmas in Valpo. Decorations included restaurant signs, the Court House, newspaper headlines, and other familiar land- marks of Valparaiso. KING OF HEARTS COURT and V-Teen officers — Front Row: Joshua Viers. Erin Daly. Back Row: Vicki Thayer, treas.: Mark Remijan: Dana Fattore, v.p.; Mike Azar: prince; Stephanie Brown, pres.; Sean Garrett, king: Gina Giorgi, sec.; Ken Tincher: Jean Burge, prgm. chm.: Jeff Rybak. 18 Christmas King Of Hearts