Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Graduation Baccalaureate 25 GUIDANCE DIRECTOR Don Dick announces the name of each graduate while Principal Garth Johnson presents the diploma and a congratulatory handshake. SYMBOLIZING THEIR COMPLETION of 12 years of schooling, members of the Class of ' 84 move their tassels from the left to the right side of their caps. VALEDICTORIAN LAURIE Vaughan pre- sents her address to the graduates and all who gathered for the Commencement exer- cises.

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r Thank goodness, it ' s over! With the arrival of graduation announce- ments, end-of-the-year banquets, and prom, an uneasy restlessness settled over the senior class. But as the graduation date approached, seniors kicked into high gear with enough ener- gy to keep the administration on its toes. Appearing with the first sunny day was a senior absentee list long enough to evoke the suspicions of Assistant Principal Robert Sut- ton. As a result, many Seniors became ac- quainted with the dreaded Saturday class for the first time. Locker clean-out day also proved to be a traumatizing experience for many seniors. Post- ers, stickers, and pictures representing person- al taste had slowly accumulated throughout the school year and suddenly had to be removed. Razor blades, bottles of Fantastic, and in some instances acid from the science department were all utilized in restoring locker doors to their original state. Another sign of the fast approaching G-Day was senioritis which struck even the most dedi- cated students. Spanish teacher Charles Geiss often responded to the seniors-turned-clock- watchers, “Time will pass; will you?” Much to the relief of everyone involved, 12 years of schooling finally drew to a close, leav- ing seniors impatiently waiting for the official ceremonies. Baccalaureate services, held at the Valpar- aiso University chapel, were held Sunday, May 27, at 7 p.m. Father Terry J. Steffens of St. Paul Catholic Church gave the sermon, “In View, All Find Their Home.” Commencement, held Wednesday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the VHS gym, started with Rev. Donald H. Williams of Immanuel Lutheran Church delivering the invocation. Following were the traditional speeches from Superinten- dent R. James Risk, Valedictorian Laurie Vaughan, and Salutatorian Julie Pekarek. Senior class vice-president Mark Remijan ex- pressed appreciation for the teachers, after which Principal Garth Johnson, with the assis- tance of class president Sean Garrett, distribut- ed the diplomas. Class secretary Barbie Jones and treasurer Laurie Vaughan gave a rose to each graduating girl. After graduation, a senior party was held at the V.U. Student Union where seniors worked off the last excess energy, laughed, and remi- nisced about “the good old days.” — Scott Groves REPRESENTING THE GRADUATES. Senior Class President Mark Remijan recognizes the faculty for its part in their education. He also announced that the Class of ’84 will leave to the school a display case for the hallway. AS THEIR CLASSMATES’ names are called. Leanne Pera and Lynette Perrow lead mem- bers of their row to the stage to prepare to receive their diplomas from Principal Garth Johnson. 24 Graduation Baccalaureate

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Academics The year for transition Everything is changing. Despite a strong belief in tradition, society also recognizes the need for constant im- provement. In order to maintain qual- ity standards, things must change. This year, in particular, was a year of change and transition for Valpar- aiso High School. Especially in cur- riculum, transitions were either tak- ing place or on the drawing board. Combating the outbursts for back- to-basics programs, VHS, along with other high schools, again began em- phasizing the three R’s. Increasing required credits, teach- ing computers at an earlier age, and ending released time were some of the proposed changes. Although all of the changes did not come to being, each had its own effect. “Education is a full-time job,” added Principal Garth Johnson. “Curriculum should always keep improving the student.” Although these transitions were considered good by most people, there were still many protests evi- dent. But, as students realized the need for change, VHS improved its status in the Winners’ Circle. Stephanie Brown ENDING HER SCHOOL DAY on a musical note, junior Carolyn Evans plays her viola in sixth hour orchestra class conducted by Mr. Robert G. Miller IN HEALTH OCCUPATIONS instructed by Mrs. Doris BUBBLEGUM HE1 PS SOPHOMORE Jolanda Pitt keep Hildreth, senior Michelle Spriggs learns how to test a steady pace while working on an assignment in Mrs. blood pressure with help from senior Michelle Cole. Patricia Mack ' s geometry class. 26 Academics Division