Valley High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Las Vegas, NV)

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Anytown Becomes Our Town

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Tl 'B I 1 'FIRE SGH!!! ' I ', f fi, f me f Wx! ffl? my ,W f Z 3 iw ! ,.,, ,. JZW M A, ,,,, 7,1 Q , . ' ' 7 5 7 -,f' ff ui f 2, , Ella SPIRITEIB 5' ' i ,,wm 1. :QW 1 li- , T here we were at one of ValIey's very entertainini plays. In the starring role, a very talented and promisini young actress at Valley, lodi Herman. Not only was shi in many plays, but she was also very active in speecl and debate. She served as president of Thespians fo two years, treasurer of Gavel club, and was an ICC Rep Through lodi's high school years she helped to create . student awareness of the school's arts program. She fel that this student awareness gave spirit to the studen body. lodi plans to attend ASU. i About her high school memories lodi said, VaIIey i like a big melting pot with all kinds of people, thei knowledge and warmth will always remain with me. Consider moving from a high school where you were well known and liked, to one where no one had eve heard of you. Well, that was Steve Schank's situation when he transferred from Western to Valley to take ad vantage of the scholastic opportunities. He contributen his efforts in National Honor Society, Las Vegas Youtl Council and most importantly to the VHS band. He ha been a member of Honor Band for five years, All Stat' Band for four years, and was honored as one of the twn musicians from Nevada to participate in McDonald' All-American Band. His other interests include racquet ball, skiing, and basketball. Besides being a drum major for VHS's band, Melvil Campbell was in the Human Relations Club, Nations Honor Society, the Mu Alpha Theta Club and the I.E program. He is also an ICC representative and the vici president of the band. Melvin enjoys Valley because o girls, band, and Mrs. Andree Reed, VHS science teaches We're on the top of everything, from sports ani academic skills to our I.B. program. Valley High mad me feel like I was a vital part of something important, said Melvin. Sonia Church has worked hard both academically a an I.B. student, and socially as Senior Class Treasure Varsity Cheerleader, and a member of Key Club. Soni participated in numerous theatre-related activities ir cluding acting, signing, and dancing. Sonia intends t carry on these interests by remaining active in profee sional theatre and studying for a career in communica tions. Although Sonia has experienced a great deal du ing her high school career, she says that her bef memory was of Homecoming '83. Sonia has worke hard to promote spirit at Valley, but she says T he ei thusiasm and talent of the students made all my effor worthwhile. Sonia will surely claim a Name of Fame for herself in the future. Activities L

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First Time in Nevada Anytown! Anytown! Whether you're black, white, red or brown, makes no difference when you come down to Anytown! The Anytown ex- perience teaches high school students how to alleviate racial prejudices through a variety of personal experiences. Approximately 112 students from high schools throughout Southern Nevada attended the first Anytown session in Nevada at Lee Canyon. On the way up to camp on the bus, there was a slight sense of animosity in the air. We were all looking at each other as if we were on the way to attend a national 'geek' 81 jerk festival. Surprisingly, from the moment we ar- rived, to the moment we left, there was a total change in everyone's attitudes. Through fireside sings, group discussions and 'free time', we all became a part of each other: it was like one big nonprejudice, totally understanding society. Unfortunately, it had to come to an end. So we packed up and loaded our same items back on to the same buses with the same people - the only difference being that were now different, changed individuals . . . - That's what Anytown IS all about! - Traci Smith - A