Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR physical education brought stu- dents to Mr. Virgil Sweet’s volleyball class where sophomore Vic Baron, juniors James Butter. Martin Able and senior Glenn Carlos go up for a spike as sophomore Chad Fortune and senior Erich Nightingale watch. IN HONORS MYTHOLOGY taught by Mrs. Judith Lebryk. junior Greg Borth aids senior Andy Albers in finding the correct reading assignment from The Myth of the Fa which discusses the story of Adam and Eve and its use in western literature. Academics Division 27