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Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1981 volume:

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AND ON CONTENTS Student Body ...........4 Faculty and Administration ... 32 Student Life ..........38 Clubs and Organizations .......51 Athletics..............64 Advertising ...........91 THE BEAT GOES ON ... “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” has become the theme song associated with the captivity of the 52 Ameri- cans taken hostage Nov. 4, 1979, and who still remained in Tehran, Iran as this page goes to print Dec. 12, 1980. Down the streets of Valley Park and streets throughout the nation yellow ribbons tied around trees are a constant reminder of the Americans held hostage and will only be removed when they return free to the United States. From the far reaches of the world to the small berg of Valley Park people have been “Flirtin’ with Disaster.” The earthquake in Italy claimed a toll of 3,105 confirmed dead, 1,575 missing and believed dead and approximately 7,671 injured. The worst eruption of a volcano in the history of United States occurred at Mount St. Helens in Washington. The volcano erupted numerous times causing severe destruction to wildlife and timber and leaving 88 people missing and 18 people dead. Disaster struck with the burning of the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, claiming lives and causing millions of dollars in damage pointing up the need for change in building codes for mod- ern high rising skyscrapers Disaster also struck in Valley Park in Oct. 27, 1980 when the building by the bridge believed by some to be the oldest building in Valley Park was totally destroyed by fire. The exact age of the building was unknown, but it was said to have once been an Indian mission. J.R. Ewing Mae West Steve McQueen John Lennon AND ON ... The impact of television continues to make its mark! “Who shot J. R.?” was one of the most asked questions around the world, and the epi- sode on “Dallas” revealing Kristin as the guilty one was the most watched show in the history of American television. In the world of entertainment, 1980 marked the passing of Steve McQueen, Mae West, Peter Sellers, Jay Silverheels who played Tonto in “The Long Ranger,” and Alfred Hitchcock. Ex- Beatle John Lennon was openly gunned down and murdered in front of his apartment build- ing in New York City. 2 AND ON .... Impressive! Tremendous! Fantastic! These were a few of the words used to describe the dazzling pictures Voyager I sent back of the planet Saturn over 1 billion miles away. The twisted forms of the rings around Saturn totally amazed the scientific community. THE BEAT GOES ON .... “There’ll Be Some Changes Made” is the tune being sung in Washington D.C. Ronald Reagan won a stunning victory to become the 40th Presi- dent of the United States over incumbent Jimmy Carter and Independent John Anderson. During the campaigning prior to the election, 5 Valley Park students were chosen from a public lottery to hear President Carter at the Town Hall Meeting. The state of Missouri had some changes with Christopher “Kit” Bond winning the govenor’s race over incumbent “Walkin’ Joe” Teasdale. The voters legalized bingo and gave approval for a nu- clear power plant. AND ON .... Changes took place in Valley Park High School. The building took on a new look with new win- dows, doors, restrooms and new locker room facili- ties. The athletic program saw the addition of Girl’s Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball, and the purchase of a Universal Gym. 3 “Looks Like We Made It” has become the theme song for the thirty eight seniors who gradu- ated this year from Valley Park High. Although the 1980-81 school year has passed so very quickly, and the graduating seniors must be on their way; they will always cherish the memories they have gathered here. All the seniors take with them growth in knowl- edge and growth in maturity to face the unknown challenges that await them. TAMI LYNN BOWER “I would rather live in a world where my live is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehend it.” Softball 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,3,4; Cheerleading 2,4; Drama Club 1,2,3; Plays 2,3; Newspaper 1; Year- book 3,4; Spanish Club 4; Sec. 4; Superlative Winner 4. KAREN SUE BOYER ‘‘Life is a mixture of sun- shine and rain, teardrops and laughter, pleasure and pain. We can’t have all bright days, but one thing is true, no cloud is so dark that the sun can’t shine through.” Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Capt. 3; Most Spirite- d Outstanding 2,3; Volley- ball 1,2,3,4; MVP 3; Soft- ball 2,3; Most Improved 3; Yearbook 3,4; Editor 4; Newspaper 3,4; Superla- tive Winner 3,4; Band 4; Drama Club 2; Homecom- ing Court 4. DAVID CHARLES BAUER “If you wish in this world to advance your merits, you’re bound to enhance; You must stir it and stump it, and blow your own trumpet, or trust me, you haven’t a chance.” Basketball 1,2,3,4; capt. 2,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Drama Club 2,3,4; Pres. 3; V. Pres. 4; Plays 2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Pres. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; John Phillips Sou- sa Band Award 3; Superla- tive Winner 3,4 TAMMY LOUISE CARTER “There is only one suc- cess-to be able to spend your life in your own way.” Pre COE 3; COE 4 VIRGE “PETE” LEE BIRDNOW III “Never turn down a chal- lenge, and you will always come out ahead.” Wrestling 3; Valley Park History Club 3; Play 4. JOYCE ANN COTTON “There is a mountain of work to be done between first grand ambition and final achievement.” Volleyball 2,3; Sports- manship 2; Most Im- proved 3; Yearbook 4; Asst. Editor 4; Class Offi- cer 3; Student Council 4; Journalism Award 3; Out- standing at Freshman ac- tivities 1. 4 DOUGLAS CLAY FINDER “There is only one suc- cess-to be able to spend your life in your own way.” Newspaper 3; Pre COE 3; COE 4. KEVIN PATRICK HEINEMANN “Don’t wrestle with your education. You can get a good education and be a wrestler at the same time.” Newspaper 1,2; Yearbook 2; Wrestling 3; Pre COE 2; COE 4. JOHN WARREN HANNA “Go to college, get the knowledge, stay there till your through, if they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.” Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Drama Club 1,2; Plays 1,2,4; Student Council 2; Super Hawk 3; Superla- tive Winner 3,4; W’restling 2,3,4; 1st. place in Han- cock Brentwood Quads 4; 4th Place in Districts 3. TIMOTHY WALTER HULSEY “Only some of us can learn by other people’s mistakes. The rest of us have to be the other peo- ple.” Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1; Yearbook 2,3; Drama Club 3; Homecoming escort 3; Prom Escort 3; COE 4; Su- perlative Winner 4. DAWN RENEE HARTMAN “Those who bring sun- shine into the lives of oth- ers cannot keep it from themselves.” Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Capt. 1; Volleyball 2; Soft- ball 3; Homecoming Queen 3; Yearbook 4; Su- perlative Winner 3,4. LISA GAYE HEDRICK “If you think you have no reason to be thankful, think and be thankful that you have reason.” Newspaper 1,3,4; Year- book 3; Superlative Win- ner 3,4. KEVIN MICHAEL JAMES “Those who go too far can find how far they can go.” COE 4; Superlative Win- ner 4. 5 1981 SENIOR SUPERLATIVES MR. MISS VALLEY PARK MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED VALLEY PARK HJGH SCHOOL Karen Boyer, Jeff Terrill Julie Moore, Pete Birdnow Missy Rauls, Kevin Stiles Karen Miller, Kevin James BEST ALL AROUND MOST DEPENDABLE Lisa Hedrick, Ricky Whitaker Joyce Cotton, Charles Nunnery “YOU OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES” SENIOR PETS CHATTER BOX Kim Rideout, Kevin Heinemann Della Wideman, John Hanna DONALD LEE JESSEN Pre COE 3; COE 4; News- paper 3. SUSAN ANN MATLOCK “When you go into the working field always give a full days work for a full days pay.” Office Assistant 1,2,3; Spanish Club 4; Newspa- per 4. DARYL WAYNE MAYER “Only he is lost who gives himself up for lost.” Band 1,2; Drama Club 2,3,4; Plays 2,3,4; Wres- tling 3,4; Student Countil 3,4. DONNA GWEN JOHNSON “The vanity of human life is like a river, constantly passing away, and yet con- stantly coming on.” Student Council 2,3; Of- fice Assistant 2,4; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Val- ley Park History Club 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 3; FHA 2; Plays 2,3; Depart- ment Achievement Award 2,3; Missouri Certificate for top 15% of class 4. JAMES SAMUEL McMullen “I don’t have to be what you want me to be - I’m me.” Basketball 2; Class Favor- ite 3; Class Officer 4; Su- perlative Winner 4. RONALD SCOTT MENLEY “If one distributes his friendship among enough people, he shall have those people, as friends, to last him a lifetime.” Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Class Officer 1; Class Favorite 1; Student Coun- cil 2; Pres. 3; Treas. 4; Dra- ma Club 1,2,3,4; Plays 2,3,4; COE 4; Superlative Winner 2,3. KAREN ELIZABETH MILLER “Positive thinking plus positive action produces positive results.” Volleyball 4; Spanish Club 4; Newspaper 3,4; Newspaper Editor 4; Su- perlative Winner 4. CLYDE LLOYD MOORE JR. “Those sciences are vain and full of errors which are not born of experi- ment, the mother of cer- tainty ...” Leonardo da Vinci Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,3; Wrestling 4; Class Of- ficer 1; Student Council 3,4; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Plays 1,2,3,4. MELISSA ANN RAULS “Give to the world the best that you have, and the best will come back to you.” Student Council 1,2,3,4; Sect. 3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Pres. 3; Spirit Club 2,3; Nation- al Honor Society 2,3; Spanish Club 4; Pres. 4; Class Officer 2,3; Home- coming Court 4; Superla- tive Winner 4. MARVIN LEE RAY “Live long and live fine, you’ll see the world through a clearer mind.” Drama Club 1; Pre COE 3; COE 4. JULIE ALICE MOORE “Don’t put off until to- morrow what you can do today.” Drama Club 2,3,4; Plays 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,4; Span- ish Club 1,2; Pre COE 3; COE 4; Student Council 1; Superlative Winner 3,4. MARY ELEN REDMAN “Success can be reached so start climbing.” Softball 1,2,3; Volleyball 3,4; Basketball 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3; Hunter Safety Club 2; FHA 1,2,3; Class Officer 3,4. CHARLES RAY NUNNERY “Finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow is a dream, but sometimes dreams turn into reality.” Valley Park History Club 1; Plays 2,3; Wrestling 3. KIMBERLY MAE RIDEOUT “Anybody can give up. It takes guts to keep up. Softball 1,2,3; MVP 3; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; MVP 3; Basketball 4; Cheerlead- ing 1,2,3; Most Spirited 3; Yearbook 4; Class Favor- ite 2; Office Machine Award 3; Class Officer 2; Plays 2,3; Superlative Winner 4; Band 4. 9 “BABY FACE” 9Z � 1. Missy Rauls 2. Della Wideman 3. Tammy Carter 4. Daryl Mayer 5. Jim McMullen 6.Sherry Thompson 7.Ron Menley B.David Bauer 9. Kathy Ward 10. Joyce Cotton 11. Renee Hartman 12. Tami Bower 13John Hanna 14. Brenda Wilkinson 15. Charles Nunnery 16. Karen Miller 17. Donna Johnson 18. Donna Don Jessen 19.Sheila LaRue 20.Susan Matlock 21. Kim Rideout 22. Kim Trevino 23. Ricky Whitaker 24. Kevin Heinemann 25. Kevin Stiles 26. Karen Boyer 27. Julie Moore 28. Tim Hulsey 29. Pat Wheeler P ZL j sz k 6SHOiNas asaHA AaixNaai qoa nvo KEVIN SCOTT STILES “To many people, life is but alot of needs and wants for oneself, but to wise, the greatest of all needs is God, for he can satisfy all other wants.’’ Wrestling 2,3,4; MVP 3; Baseball 1,2,3; Most Im- proved 2; Sportsmanship 3; Department Achieve- ment Award 2,3; National Honor Society 2,3,4. KATHRYN J. WARD “Its better to be late; than not to come at all.” Hunter Safety Club 2; Drama Club 2; Pre COE 3; COE 4. JEFFREY NEAL TERRILL “When your stomach is empty and your mind is full it’s always hard to sleep.” Wrestling 2,3,4; Baseball 3; Yearbook 3; COE 4; Stu- dent Council 2; V. Pres. 3,4; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Plays 1,2,4; Superlative Winner 4. PATRICIA ANNE WHEELER “It is better to talk and say something than to be silent and say noghing.” Journalism 1; Pep Club 1; FHA 1; Volleyball 2; Pre COE 3; COE 4; Class Offi- cer 3,4. SHERRY LYNN THOMPSON “A friend is someone who knows all about you, but still likes you anyway.” Pep Club 1; FHA 2; Dra- ma Club 3; Spanish Club 4. KIM VENCITA TREVINO “Life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved.” Volleyball 2,3; Softball 3; Student Council 3; Super- lative Winner 2,3; Class Favorite 1,3; Class Officer 4; Homecoming Court 3,4. RICKY LON WHITAKER “You have to lose occa- sionally in order to appre- ciate winning - But oh, how I hate to lose.” Wrestling 1; Baseball 3,4; Basketball 4; COE 4. DELLA ROSE WIDEMAN “One does not fall into love, one grows into love, and love grows within him.” Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; co capt. 1; capt. 4; Softball 1,2,3; Volleyball 2; Class Officer 2,4; Student Coun- cil 3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4. 12 BRENDA KAY WILKINSON “As we leave the years of our school days behind we hold our memories and friends for lifetime.” Valley Park History Club 3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Treas. 4; Office Assistant 1; Girls Basketball Manager 4; Drama Club 4; Plays 4; Prom Committee 3. The yearbook staff wishes to express our sincere congratulations to Brenda Wilkinson. Brenda is suffering from a degenerating sight and hearing problem which could lead to blindness in her early 20’s. Despite her handicap, Brenda has always of- fered a helping hand and a cheerful smile to help support her class. In appreciation we dedicate the senior section to Brenda for all of her hard work. MRS. CAROL MILLER MR. DAVID BURTON SENIOR SPONSORS The senior class would like to express appre- ciation to our class sponsor, Mrs. Carol Miller. We owe a debt of thanks to her for her endless hours of hard work and support throughout the past four years. Also a warm thank you to Mr. David Burton, who has joined Mrs. Miller in sponsoring our class this past year. 13 THE BEAT GOES ON . . . In the first month of 1981 Ronald Reagan was sworn in as President of the United States, and the same day the 54 American held hostage in Iran for 444 days were set free. No more would the hostages sing the song “Lonely Days and Lonely Nights”. Americans rejoiced! From a reception at the White House to a sign in the windows of Val- ley Park High School there were welcome home greetings all over, and the yellow ribbons were taken down. However, ribbons of another kind began to ap- pear. Green ribbons can be seen on Americans as a show of sympathy to the families in Atlanta, Geor- gia, where someone is killing young black chil- dren. As this page goes to press, 30 young blacks have been found dead apparently at the hand of the same person. In April 1981 America began a new era in space exploration. The space ship Columbia made its maiden voyage with commander John Young and pilot Robert Grippen. This was the first U.S. trip into space since July of 1975, the first ground surface landing of a U.S. spaceship and the first ship to be reusable. Wedding bells will ring out for one of the most eligible bachelors, Prince Charles of England. He will wed Lady Diana Spencer on July 29, in St. Paul’s Cathedral. March 30, just seventy days into his presidency, Ronald Reagen was gunned down along with his Press Secretary, Jim Brady. The man accused of the shooting is John Hinkley Jr. President Reagan was seriously wounded with a gunshot in his chest and underwent surgery. Mr. Brady also underwent surgery and is making a positive recovery. Gunshots rang out again in May when Pope John Paul II was shot three times while greeting the crowds in St. Peters Square. A Turkish man is accused of the shooting. Two women were also wounded. Again the world was outraged. 17 (Y COMMENCEMENT VALLEY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY MAY 29, 1981 8:00 P.M. PROCESSIONAL ..................Class of 1981 INVOCATION .............. Reverend Joel Heck SALUTATORY ADDRESS ...... Ms. Donna Johnson PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS .........Mr. John Kosash INTRODUCTORY REMARKS ....Dr. John J. Cleary COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS . Senator George Murray VALEDICTORY ADDRESS ...... Mr. Kevin Stiles PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS OF 1981 .. Mr. John Kosash AWARDING OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS . Board of Education BENEDICTION .................Reverend Heck RECESSIONAL ..................Class of 1981 Senator George Murray 18 Kevin Stiles, Valedictorian SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS % St. Louis Caroling Association Scholarship David Bauer Joyce Cotton Faculty Scholarships Donna Johnson Karen Boyer Daryl Mayer Della Rose Wideman Valley Park Chamber of Commerce Kevin Stiles American Legion Scholarship Award Kevin Stiles American Legion Citizenship Award Kim Rideout American Legion Americanism Award Karen Boyer Region Scholarship to Central Missouri State Joyce Cotton Donna Johnson Julie Moore Mary Redman Kevin Stiles Della Wideman Southeast Missouri State Kim Trevino MCDonnell Douglas Scholarship Kevin Stiles Missouri University Curator Scholarship Donna Johnson 19 Jimmy Boly Sue Brown Julie Couch Jim Cray Class Favorites: Julie Couch. Mike Dains Class Officers President Vicki Goldstein Vice President Tim Mosbach Secretary Jackie Jackson Treasurer Mary Whitaker Sgt. at Arms Mike Dains 20 Mary Whitaker Peggy Whitaker Edith Hawley Karen LaRue David Robyn Kurt Stiles Billy Wallace Wendy Wheeler Rusty Hayes Jackie Jackson Kevin Kneip Lisa Pemberton Paul Stewart Sharon Wilkinson Lynette Whitaker Kris Ross Gene Ruzicka Greg Sandifur Irvin Smith Kim Lott Homer Hernandez Tim Mosbach Tony Nicolas Tracy Null Mr. Kosash presenting Shelly Bequette with her ring. The reality of becoming a senior was realized by the junior class Monday, December 15,1980 with the formal presentation of the senior rings. Ring Day has become a tradition at Valley Park High. At 10:00 a.m. the junior class entered the gymnasium and took their places. Dr. John Cleary, Superintendent, re- minised about the growth and change that has taken place among the junior class. Assisted by Mrs. Lorraine Hackman, class sponsor, Mr. John Kosash, Principal presented each junior his ring as Mrs. Eileen Sherrill, class sponsor, called off the name. Dr. Cleary offered each student his con- gratulations. Vicki Goldstein, president of the junior class, spoke on behalf of the juniors on the significance of the rings. Vicki then led the class in singing the alma mater. Following the ceremony the junior class along with their parents were invited to attpnd the Ring Day reception given by the sophomores in the resource room. After the reception the juniors left for the lun- cheon at the Sappington House. Julie Couch and Mike Dains accepting their rings. Juniors get their rings turned as the go through the reception line. DEC. 15, 1980 “LUNCHEON” Luncheon Menu Tossed Green Salad Baked Breast of Chicken New Parsleyed Potatoes Corn with Pimentos and Peppers Hot Rolls with Butter Choice of Beverage (coffee, tea, milk, or soda) Petits Fours 24 David Halker Angela Hawley Jeff Hedrick =Sf Mike Jacobs Laura Jessen Tracy Kaempfe John Kudlacek EXW Randy Martin Ed McDaniel Scott Menley Paul Mormino Jacki Millea Nancy Neal Denise Park Wayne Price Tiffany Padfield Marty Quick Laura Richardson Kevin Shoup Cheryl Sidwell Andy Smith Sandy Smith Lynn Stewart Laura Strawn Joan Thompson David Williams Gene Wondell Tammy Workman 25 Richie Bausch Denise Chadd Rita Coffman Lateeshia Duckworth Steve Dunn Class Officers Sherry Fowler Angie Gorman Barry Hedrick Lee Jackson Tracey Jill Meyers McDonald FRESHMAN President Darla Null V. President Richie Bausch Secretary Jill Meyers Treasurer Rita Coffman Sgt. At Arms Loretha Trevino Jay Moore Allen Niere Darla Null Tammie Riggs Tommy Rauls Lori Pemberton MOST ATTRACTIVE MOST ATHLETIC BEST DRESSED SUPERLATIVES “IF MY FRIENDS COULD SEE ME NOW” Dave Bauer and Jackie Jackson Marty Jacobs and Renee Hartman ROMEO JULIET Tim Mosbach and Kim Buer Kevin Stiles and Missy Rauls MOST INTELLECTUAL 29 MOST TALKATIVE MOST SPIRITED Denise Chadd and John Hanna MOST TALENTED FAVORITE TEACHERS David Bauer and Julie Moore BIGGEST FLIRTS Wendy Wheeler and Tim Hulsey 30 THE BEAT GOES ON WITH FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION TURN THE PAGE BOARD OF EDUCATION Standing L to R - James Gregory, Treasurer; Jack Steele, Director; Charles Menley, Vice President. Seated L to R - Joseph Harrington, Secretary; Sharon James, Director; Omar Feeler, President. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. John J. Cleary In his second year as Superintendent Dr. John Cleary along with the Board of Education adminis- ters the activities of the district. The three areas of concentration are budget, personnel, and instruction. Mrs. Gray’s duties in- clude correspondence for the central office, handling all mail for the district, and many others including the school board agenda. SECRETARY Mrs. Shirley Gray 32 PRINCIPAL Mr. John Kosash Mr. John Kosash has been principal for the past two years. Mr. Kosash related that he felt school should be a place where tolerance toward others is learned, where respect for achievement is nurtured, where self-discipline is attained and where a student acquires both an appreciation of his her own distinc- tiveness and a sense of participation in a society larger than himself. SECRETARY Mrs. Gagen is busy every- day with the following duties: daily attendance, answering phones, communication be- tween faculty, students and principal, lunch cards, mail, bulletins, memos, outgoing letters, monthly reports and collection of money for classes. Mrs. Pat Gagan BOOKKEEPING Mrs. Mary Heinemann Bookkeeper NURSE Mrs. Ann Bryant The bookkeeping department is responsi- ble for handling payrolls, taxes, inventories, department budgets and all financial records for the district. Mrs. Carolyn Schmidt Assistant Bookkeeper ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Mrs. Bryant’s duties in- clude maintaining health records K-12 grades, as- certaining that all stu- dents are immunized, con- ducting health screening for dental problems, hear- ing, vision and scoliosis and other health problems that occur during the year and offering daily first aid and counseling to students and staff. The Athletic Director is responsible for both the boys and girls athletic programs, and the assur- ance that both programs will operate smoothly within the guidelines of the Missouri State High School Athletic Associ- ation. Mrs. Frank Wilhite 33 FACULTY With a population of 152 students and 20 full time teachers, in grades 9-12 Valley Park High School boasts a student teacher ratio of 8 to 1. This extremely low ratio affords the student and teacher an opportunity for more individualized learning situations. Ms. Diane Bechtoldt Physics Mrs. Sue Brownlee Health, Driver Education Mrs. Marie Buccheri Physical Education, Dance, Outdoor Education Mr. David H. Burton Intorduction to Algebra, Al- gebra I,II, Trig., Senior Class Sponsor Mrs. Ruth Campbell Basic Home Economics, Con- sumer Education, Home Nursing, World Foods, Inter- mediate Clothing Ms. Brenda S. Clinton Bookkeeping, I,II, Typewrit- ing I,II, Office Machines Mrs. Doris Fridley Library Science Mr. W.E.G. Gatling Pre C.O.E., C.O.E. I,II Mr. William G. Gouty American History, Sociology, American Government, Mod- ern American History Mr. Brent A. Gregston Physical Education, Baseball Coach, Sophomore Class Sponsor Mrs. Jenna Grubb Art I, Design Drawing, Print- making Painting, Textiles, Ceramics, Sophomore Class Sponsor Mrs. Lorraine Hackman Shorthand I,II, 9th Grade English, Junior Class Spon- sor 34 Mrs. Susan Huff Ms. Denise Knapp Spanish I,II,III, Freshman Art, Speech, Drama Class Sponsor Mrs. Louise Levine Basic Math, Independent Calculas, Geometry, Fresh- man Class Sponsor Mrs. Carol Miller Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Senior Class Sponsor Mr. Richard R. Roberts General Shop, Power Me- chanics, Drafting, Electricity, Wood I,II Mrs. Mildred H. Schulz 9th Grade English Mrs. Eileen Sherrill Mr. Dennis K. Taylor World History, Valley Park Resource Room History, St. Louis Area Histo- ry, Psychology, Humanities, Junior Class Sponsor Mrs. Lana Vlahiotis English Lit., American Lit., College Prep II, Spelling Voc., Business English, Mass Media, Honors English Mr. Larry Wexelman Counselor Mrs. Ann Martin Reading Mr. Harry Simon High School Band, Beginning Band, Concert Band Mr. Philip G. Wedel Geography, Your World, Community Education Mrs. Barbara Zingrich Sophomore English, Newspa- per, Yearbook 35 SUPPORTIVE STAFF BUS DRIVERS Gil Harenda, Margie Moise, Ann Holweg and Frank Wilhite Jim Bratcher; Maintenance and Transportation Director CUSTODIANS Art Smith, Jim Bratcher, Roy White, Mary Fredricks, Vick White and Jimmy Nunnery. CAFETERIA STAFF Ida Jergens; Food Service Direc- tor THE BEAT GOES ON WITH STUDENT LIFE TURN THE PAGE FALL FIELD DAY Fall field day was held October 31, 1981. This fun filled day consisted of the following field events; class verses class softball and football games, 800 yd. relay, 100 yd. dash, shot put, and tug-of-war. Other events held were the egg toss, balloon stomp and a math competition. The junior class won first place with the seniors coming in second. The freshman comes in third and the sopho- mores finished last. 38 SPIRIT WEEK Wednesday, December 10, 1980, at lunch time, the winners of Spirit Week were announced. The cheerleaders gave McDonald Coupons for 50c off a purchase to every member of the sophomore class for being the over all winners. Individual day winners were: Monday-Unknown Comic and Mix and Match Day A tie between the Freshman and Seniors Tuesday-Orange and Blue Day - Juniors Hush Button Day - Sophomores Wednesday-50’s Day - Sophomores Thursday-Western Day - Sophomores Friday-Character Day - Seniors SOPHOMORES MOST SPIRITED 39 Front Row: BarbiHartman, flower girl; Missy Rauls, Homecoming Queen; Marty Bullock, crown bearer. Middle Row: Kim Trevino, Karen Boyer, Jackie Jackson, Homer Hernandez, Lisa Pemberton. Back Row: Tim Hulsey, David Bauer, Mike Dains, Tim Mosbach. Weeks of planning and work went into the stage decorations for the Homecoming Cornation which was held Friday, February 13,1981. Streamers of red, pink and white went from floor to ceiling. In the center of the back wall were two hearts interlocked with a white wrought iron patio chair underneath for the throne. The cornation was held between the junior varsity and varsity basketball games. The first to enter was the retiring queen, Renee Hartman, who was escorted by Chris Cusack. Then the Homecoming candidates and their escorts entered. First was Jackie Jackson escorted by Mike Dains, followed by Lisa Pemberton escorted by Tim Mosbach. Karen Boyer escorted by David Bauer entered next. Then came Missy Rauls escorted by Homer Hernandez followed by Kim Trevino escorted by Tim Hulsey. Miss Meaghan McCarville sang “Just For Tonight.” Mrs. Ann Martin, Student Council Sponsor, announced “Our new 1981 Homecoming Queen is Missy Rauls.” Missy walked over to Renee who placed the crown on her head. Missy was then presented with a gold heart necklace. Following the varsity basketball game the Homecoming Dance was held in the cafetorium until midnight. Barbi Hartman, flower girl and Mary Bullock, crown bearer. Meaghan McCarville singing “Just for Tonight.” Retiring Queen Renee Hartman crowning Missy Rauls. 41 Senior Renee Hartman escorted by Chris Cusack Senior Missy Rauls escorted by Homer Hernandez Senior Kim Trevino escorted by Tim Hulsey Senior Karen Boyer escorted by Dave Bauer Junior Lisa Pemberton escorted by Tim Mosbach Junior Jackie Jackson escorted by Mike Dains Friday, February 13, proved to be an unlucky day for the Valley Park Basketball Hawks. The homecoming events began with the junior varsity basketball game against St. Johns. The first three quarters of the game were close; however, during the fourth quarter the Lions moved ahead. The final score was Lions 37 and Hawks 30. The boys varsity basketball game followed the corona- tion. It was a fast paced game with St. Johns leading all the way. The final score was St. Johns 50 Hawks 25. “A SMALL TOWN IN MISSOURI” Phyllis Dunn, Rusty Hayes, Kim Trevino and David Robyn won 1st place in the local History Day Contest at St. Louis University. Their win made them eligable for the state con- test which they won also. The team along with Mrs. Eileen Sherrill, sponsor, will board a plane June 11 for the national finals in Washington D.C. This team of four originated a slide-tape pre- sentation entitled An Historical Study of a Small Town in Missouri, based upon the contest theme of ‘Work and Leisure’. Two stories were written about Valley Park as it existed from 1904 to 1930. One story was from a girl’s point of view and the other story from a man’s perspective of life and events dur- ing that period. The materials on file in the local history class, combined with class discus- sions, evolved into a script. Kim Trevino, Rusty Hayes and Phyllis Dunn selected photographs from 1904 to 1930, and copied them on slide film using the school copy stand. After process- ing, the group then selected which slides they wished to use to accompany the script and with the help of Mrs. Lana Vlahiotis the recording began. Everything on the tape is factual except the families. These people were invented in or- der to give as many facts as possible about the history of Valley Park. The narration describes the life and leisure of two working people and how their lives were controlled by outside forces. The topic “An Historical Study of a Small Missouri Town” was chosen be- cause Valley Park has an interesting history and very few people in St. Louis and St. Louis County know anything about Valley Park, Missouri. It was an early settlement, an early railroad town located on the nineteen mile of track laid when the railroad was be- gun from the Mississippi River at St. Louis and destined to go all the way to the Pacific Ocean. It was the most popular resort on the Meramec River from the early 1900’s to the 1930’s. 44 Courtesy of Ken Barbour Courtesy of Doris Fischer ACTIVITY RECAPS Winners of department honors Language Arts .... Math Science Vocational ........ Fine Arts ........ Physical Education John Phillips Sousa Band Award Social Studies Donna Johnson . Kevin Stiles Kim Rideout David Bauer Mary Redman Della Wideman Kencall Brignole Mrs. Campbell’s High School Home Economics classes and Mr. Wedel’s Geography classes spent the day looking at the past, present and future with a field trip to the following places: Lacledes Landing - for architecture, Soulard Market, Jefferson Memorial Expansion Museum, Henry Shaws’ House to see Victorian furnishing, Tower Grove Park for lunch and Dome home on Old Wild House Creek Rd. to see housing of the future. 45 1981 JUNIOR - SENIOR PROM “We’ve Got Tonight” was the theme for the 1981 Junior-Senior Prom. What a night it was! Kim R‘deout was crowned 1981 Prom Queen and everyone who attended showed all the signs of having a wonderful Asteak dinner with all the trimmings was served. Ammeretto was the band for the evening. Towards the end of dinner at 10:00, the coronation began. Vicki Goldstein, Junior class president, presented the court. Jackie Jackson, a prom committee member and treasurer of the junior class, presented the envelope containing the name of the winner. To a drum roll, Vicki announced Kim Rideout as the Prom Queen. Lisa Gregory 1980 Prom Queen placed the crown on Kim’s head and relinquished the throne. The court danced to the theme song “We’ve Got Tonight” dancing continually until 12:00 a.m. (funioi (ffaAA I 3CujJt §cfioof ' i tftc ftonou l of «jou i pi«Acnc« at tiU fumoa-§«mo £P am on oVJuttlaij. 9lla linlR nuulun ftumitcd ul £c Vn o'clock in tfu; c0cncn j eMauljoiJ rKouAfi 47 Retiring Queen, Lisa Gregory es- corted by Bret Tyrey Joyce Cotton escorted by Keith Ru- zicka Renee Hartman escorted by Chris Cusack Kimm Trevino escorted by Tim Hulsey Kim Rideout escorted by Mike Dains 48 9 6? Serzeswl —The Juniors Another year goes passing by Another Prom is here To some this brings a joyous smile To others, brings a tear For four years you have tread a path From dawn to setting sun But now the path gets steeper And the climb is just begun. We're very glad to know you We'll miss you when you’ve gone And to the class of '81 We dedicate our Prom. 49 THE BEAT GOES ON WITH CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS TURN THE PAGE . . FOR THE RECORD VAL-E-VUES RECORDING STARS First Row: Advisor; Mrs. Barbara Zingrich, Jody Barnhart, Kim Rideout; Second Row: Karen LaRue, Renee Hartman, Lisa Pemberton, Julie Couch, Tami Bower; Third Row: Mary Kyle, Karen Boyer, Joyce Cotton. The Val-E- Vues is the official yearbook of Valley Park High School. Five seniors and five juniors, cho- sen at the end of the previous school year, work 6th hour daily to produce this book. The staff spent the first six weeks selling advertising space in Valley Park and surrounding communities to offset the cost of the book. Vincent Price Studios is the professional school photographer, but many of the photos were taken by class members and developed and printed in our darkroom. Jostens American Yearbook Com- pany published the book. All copy was done in Cen- tury Schoolbook type in varying points. STAFF Editor ................Karen Boyer Assistant Editor ......Joyce Cotton Business Manager ......Tami Bower Copy Editor ............Kim Rideout Photo Editor ...................Jody Barnhart Academic Editors ......Julie Couch Mary Kyle Student Life Editors .Karen LaRue Lisa Pemberton Sport Editor ........Renee Hartman Advisor .......Mrs. Barbara Zingrich 52 VALLEY First Row: Advisor; Mrs. Barbara Zingrich, Jody Barnhart, Lisa Hedrick; Second Row: Vicki Goldstein, Peggy Whitaker, Karen LaRue, Paul Stuart, Jackie Jackson, Jim Boly; Third Row: Mike Dains, Karen Miller, Lisa Pemberton, Karen Boyer, Phyllis Dunn, Rusty Hayes, Mary Whitaker. ■ The “Valley Breeze” is the student newspaper of C'T'A T7T7 I Valley Park High School. It is produced and printed O IAr r ■ monthly by the 2nd hour newspaper class. These 4 ■ seniors and 12 juniors, chosen by the advisor for their I jounalistic ability, spend many additional hours pre- Editor-in-chief ............Karen Miller H paring the paper. It is printed in the high school Editorial Editor ........... Paul Stewart H building on the offset press under the direction of Advertising Editor ......... Karen Boyer ■ Miss Clinton. The “Breeze” covers school events and Layout Editor ..................Jim Boly ■ activities and includes editorials and a variety of Copy Editors ...............Mary Whitaker J features. Peggy Whitaker Photographer .........................Jody Barnhart Darkroom ...................Lisa Hedrick Reporters ..................Mike Dains Phyllis Dunn Vicki Goldstein Rusty Hayes Jackie Jackson Karen LaRue Susan Matlock Lisa Pemberton Advisor .............Mrs. Barbara Zingrich S3 STUDENT COUNCIL 1st Row: Charles Nunnery, Lori Pemberton, Rita Coffman, Cheryl Sidwell, Della Wideman, Ron Menley; 2nd Row: John Wall, Mary Kyle, Kim Bauer, Tim Mosbach, Jackie Jackson, Julie Couch, Joyce Cotton, Ms. Martin, Advisor; 3rd Row: Robert Courtney, David Bauer, Jeff Terrill, Missy Rauls, Greg Sandifer. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS David Bauer ......................President Jeff Terrill ................Vice President Cheryl Sidwell ...................Secretary Ron Menley .......................Treasurer Those students with a 3.6 grade point average or better in their high school career are eligible for the National Honor Society, The 1980-81 officers were: President, Kevin Stiles; Vice President, Donna Johnson; Secretary, Della Wideman; Treasurer, Mary Redman. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 54 1st Row: Della Wideman, Mary Redman, Kevin Stiles, Donna Johnson; 2nd Row: Kendall Brignole, Cheryl Sidwell, Joyce Cotton, Angela Hawley, Mrs. Vlahiotis, Advisor, Vicki Goldstein; 3rd Row: Missy Rauls, Lisa Dalrymple, Mary Whitaker, Daryl Mayer, Kurt Stiles. 1st Row: C. Morphew, K. Brignole, J. Jackson, K. Bauer, T. Padfield, J. Walker; 2nd Row: L. Jessen, L. Pemberton, C. Welsh, K. Shoup, C. Moise, H. Bullock, J. Reynolds, M. Johnson, G. Wondell, L. Pemberton; 3rd Row: D. Bauer, K. Boyer, R. Fain, K. Rideout, T. Nole, D. Johnson 4th Row: B. LaRue, B. Hansel, A. Niere, J. Moore, S. Wesson, B. Maine, J. Meyer, Mr. Simon, Advisor; 5th Row: K. Heinemann, T. Bird, L. Dalrymple, K. Monroe, A. Evans, K. Brignole. Spanish Club is a unique, new club on cam- pus, sponsored by Mrs. Susan Huff. It was in- volved in several activities this year. A field trip was taken to Kiel Opera House in the fall and at Christmas the Spanish Students made Christ- mas cards and sacks of treats for the elderly at Cedarcroft Nursing Home. SPANISII The concert band meets first hour everyday un- der the direction of Mr. Harry Simon. Features of the band this year was the presenta- tion of a Christmas concert and participation in a Solo Ensemble Festival at the University of Mis- souri - St. Louis. 55 1st Row: John Marton, Anthony Evans, Sandy Smith, Tracy Hall, Greg Sandifer, Donna Workman, Mark Park, Lisa Miller; 2nd Row: Mrs. Susan Huff, Advisor, Cathy Moffatt, Julie Walker, John Cusack, Angie Varvel, Lisa Dalrymple, Missy Rauls, Tami Bower. o Sitting: S. Smith, L. Strawn, S. Dunn, J. Millea, B. Wilkinson, P. Stewart; Standing, 1st Row: L. Duckworth, K. Lott, K. Brignole, J Thompson, J. Couch, S. Brown, L. Stewart, L. Pemberton, L. Jessen, S. Stewart, P. Courtney, D. Johnson, Mrs. Sherrill, Advisor; 2nd Row: T. Null, J. Boly, R. Whitaker, D. Robyn, D. Halker, J. Hedrick, E. McDaniel, G. Wondell, K. Ferguson, K. Shoup. The Valley Park History Club was begun five years ago. Each year, club members go to places of historical interest in the area including the Mera- mec Highlands, the Indian Burial Mound and the ruins of the Glass Factory. In the spring, walking tours are often taken and we discover many new facts about our community each time. The Hunter Safety Club is sponsored by the Missouri Conservation Commission. Successful students are issued certificates which show they have met the requirements of Hunter Safety for the state of Missouri, the North American Asso- ciation of Hunter Safety Coordinators and the National Rifle Association. V.R Sitting: Cheryl Sidwell, Brenda Wilkinson, Latiesha Duckworth, Sherry Fowler; Standing: Kim Lott, Mrs. Camp- bell, Advisor, Missy Rauls, Jackie Millea, Joan Thompson. The Drama Club is an organization that offers all high school students the opportuni- ty to develop skills in acting, directing, the- atre technology and stage presence. This is achieved through several dramatic perfor- mances produced during the school year. F.H.A. the Future Homemakers of America is a national organization providing opportunities for boys and girls to practice skills learned in home economic classes. The activities are centered around a theme for the year and are designed for fun and service and involve students from other schools as well as within the local school. On Floor: Debbie Fowler, Angela Hawley; 2nd Row: Daryl Mayer, Julie Moore, Steve Dunn, Laura Strawn, Jay Moore, Ms. Knapp, Advisor, Lisa Dalrymple, Brenda Wlkinson; 3rd Row: Tracy Fults, Jeff Terrill, Ron Menley, David Bauer, Kim Bauer, Tim Mosbach. 57 PRE.-C.O.E. 1st Row: S. Brown, M. Bequette, D. Fowler, J. Thompson, T. Brust; 2nd Row: P. Stuart, J. Barnhart, N. Neal, W. Wheeler; 3rd Row: R. Courtney, Mr. Gatling, Advisor. Pre C.O.E. is an elective one-semester course open to sophomores and juniors designed to ac- quaint students with the C.O.E. Program. A student may work during his semester of Pre C.O.E. but he gets no school credit. However, his performance on the job is used as a criteria for judging his qualfications to be accepted into the C.O.E. Program C.O.E. Cooperative Occupational Education (C.O.E.) is a program that allows qualified stu- dents to learn while they earn. The program combines study and work. It allows the school to offer a wide variety of occupational opportu- nities by using business and industry as train- ing laboratories. It keeps school in constant touch with business and industrial job require- ments. C.O.E. students enroll in the program pri- marily for the purpose of learning rather than earning. Training jobs are selected on the basis of interest and ability. High school credit is granted on the basis of satisfactory progress by the student. 1st Row: P. Dunn, D. Wideman, T. Hulsey, L. Barnes; 2nd Row: J. Couch, K. LaRue, P. Wheeler, K. Trevino, K. Heinamann; 3rd Row: P. Whitaker, R. Menley, C. Moore, K. James; 4th Row: J. Terrill, J. Hanna, R. Hayes, A. Mathews, T. Carter, T. Wideman, K. Ward, J. Moore, Mr. Gatling, Advisor. 58 C.O.E. STUDENTS ON THE JOB 1 ■ Kevin Heinemann - Cook’s Helper Howard Johnson, Kirkwood Della Wideman - Child Care Worker Jim Cray - Ice Bagger Amber Ridge School Sno Cap Sales, Valley Park Kris Ross - Assistant Manager Phillips 66, Kirkwood Paul Stewart - Assistant Cook Burger Chef, Twin Oaks Jeff Terrill - Floor Buffer Maritz, Inc., Fenton THE DEATH AND LIFE OF SNEAKY FITCH The Valley Park Drama Club, sponsored and directed by Ms. Denise Knapp, produced an excellent production of the “Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch,” on November 14 and 15. The play was set in the old west and was based on Sneaky Fitch, a Drunken bum, who died and came back to life again. CAST Narrators ..................David Bauer Kendall Brignole Rackham ....................Daryl Mayer Mervin Vale ..................Ron Menley Mrs. Vale ....................Kim Bauer Maroon .....................Julie Moore Sheriff Jack Oglesby .......Clyde Moore Doc Burch ....................Jay Moore Rev. Stanley Blackwood .....Steve Dunn Mrs. Blackwood ...........Angela Hawley Sneaky Fitch ................Tracy Fults Bob Wilson ..........................Pete Birdnow Joe Carter Bill Jackson ................Jeff Terrill Townspeople ............Brenda Wilkinosn Lisa Dalrymple 60 TALENT SHOW The Drama Club held a Talent Show, Friday, April 4,1981. Ron Menley served as Master of Ceremonies introducing the acts and awarding attendance prizes to the audience. The audience voted on the perfor- mances and prizes were awarded. First place went to the Country Express Band, second place for Trumpeter’s Lullaby, with Della Wideman and David Bauer and third place went to Railrider Annie and the Cabooses Four. 1ST PLACE Billy Joe McCabe, Gene Wondell and Leroy McCabe. 2ND PLACE Della Wideman and David Bauer 3RD PLACE Gene Nelson, Jenna Grubb, Denise Knapp and Louise Le- vine. 61 THE BEAT GOES ON . . . WITH ATHLETICS TURN THE PAGE SPORTS BANQUET A tradition at Valley Park High School is the annual Sports Banquet honoring the ath- letes and the athletic program. This tradition was carried out again this year. After a buffet dinner, Mr. John Kosash proceded as master of ceremonies introducing the coaches iEach coach spoke about his sports and then award- ed the individuals plaques for excellence. VOLLEYBALL A special “Thank You” was given to the parents who trav- Karen Boyer ............................... Most Valuable eled long distances to see the Baseball team play in districts Lisa Pemberton ..............................Sportsmanship and sectionals. Karen Miller ............................. Most Improved Gil Harenda ........................................Coach GIRLS BASKETBALI. . Mary Redman Jackie Jackson Brent Gregston Kim Rideout ...... Most Valuable ......Sportsmanship ...............Coach Best Defensive Player BOYS BASKETBALL Mike Dains Kurt Stiles . . David Bauer rank Wilhite Most Improved Sportsmanship Most Valuable ........Coach 64 SOFTBALL MAY 19,1981 6:30 P.M. CHEERLEADING Tami Bower Jackie Jackson Mary Redman Frank Wilhite Most Outstanding Most Outstanding Most Outstanding ...........Coach Mrs. Sue Brownlee though that it was a total team effort. BASEBALL WRESTLING Kevin Stiles ............................. Most Valuable David Bauer ...............................Sportsmanship Ron Menley ............................... Most Valuable Brent Gregston ....................................Coach Kevin Ferguson .............................Sportsmanship Kevin Stiles ............................. Most Valuable Brian Reed .........................................Coach Clyde Moore .............................Most Improved (Not Pictured) 65 Kim Bauer Tami Bower CHEERLEADING is ... four seniors, four juniors, one sophomore, two freshmen, and one great sponsor going to NCA camp; winning five blue ribbons; cheer- ing for boys basketball, girls basketball, and wrestling; planning pep rallies; decorating locker rooms; making up routines and having spirit all year long!! Karen Boyer Julie Couch Karen LaRue Lisa Pemberton 66 ACCUMULATED POINT RECORD Player ............................... Points Tami Bower .................................5 Injured Karen Boyer ...............................43 Kendall Brignole ......................... 25 Julie Couch ................................7 Jackie Jackson ............................64 Karen Miller ..............................27 Lisa Pemberton ........................... 15 Mary Redman ...............................23 Kim Rideout ................................6 Injured Tami Bower Karen Boyer Kendall Brignole Julie Couch Jackie Jackson Karen Miller 68 1980-81 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Lisa Pemberton Mary Redman Kim Rideout 69 ACCUMULATED POINT RECORD 1980-81 J.V. VOLLEYBALL Player Points Kim Bauer (Injured) ................... Peggy LaRue .........................35 Tiffany Padfield ....................42 Lori Pemberton ......................24 Sharon Stewart ......................40 Lisa Zorn ...........................39 Lori Blanton ........................25 70 Left to Right: Miss Joann Portwood, Peggy LaRue, Tiffany Padfield, Lori Pemberton, Sharon Stewart, Mr. Gill Harenda. Not Pictured Lori Blanton, and Lisa Zorn. WRESTLING Coach Reed shaking hands with Kevin, the capt. Kevin Stiles wrestling at 175 lbs. WRESTLING MEET RESULTS Valley Park Opp. John Burroughs N.C.T. N.C.T. Codasco Hancock Brentwood 72 John Hanna wrestling at Heavyweight Daryl Mayer wrestling at 145 lbs. Clyde Moore wrestling at 155 lbs. Kevin Ferguson Tim Bird Homer Hernandez wrestling at 132 lbs. wrestling at 138 lbs. WRESTLING SEASON RECORDS W L Kevin Stiles ................... 11 6 John Hanna ..................... 10 4 Daryl Mayer ......................2 3 Clyde Moore ......................2 .4 Homer Hernandez ..................6 6 Kevin Ferguson ...................6 6 Tim Bird .........................2 4 73 Kendall Brignole Jackie Jackson Donna Jessen Peggy LaRue ACCUMULATED POINT RECORD Player Points Denise Chadd ............................25 Rita Coffman .............................9 Sherry Fowler ........................... 1 Angela Hawley ......................... 35 Laura Jessen ............................13 Cheryl Sidwell ...........................8 Sharon Stewart ......................... 13 Loretha Trevino .........................24 GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Standing (LtoR) Mr. Gil Harenda, Coach, Rita Coffman, Sherry Fowler, Loretha Trevino, Angela Hawley, Brenda Wilkinson; manager; Kneeling Sharon Stewart, Cheryl Sidwell, Laura Jessen, and Denise Chadd. 76 VARSITY BASKETBALL 1981 ACCUMULATED POINT RECORD Player Dave Bauer James Cray Mike Dains Ron Menley . Paul Mormino Tim Mosbach Paul Stewart Kurt Stiles Rick Whitaker . . 6 160 55 78 Dave Bauer James Cray Mike Dains Ron Menley Paul Mormino Tim Mosbach Paul Stewart Kurt Stiles 79 1st Row: Tony Biondo, Brian Hilderbran, Tracey McDonald, Barry Hedrick, Gene Wondell; 2nd Row: David Halker, Paul Mormino, Dan Mcghee, Coach, Lee Jackson, Barry Wideman, Ken Daegele; «3rd Row: Allen Niere, Tommy Rauls, Jeff Hedrick, Jay Moore. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL ACCUMULATED POINTS PLAYER Pts. Tony Biondo ....................................53 Ken Daegele ....................................52 David Halker ....................................0 Barry Hedrick ..................................35 Jeff Hedrick .................................. 19 Lee Jackson ....................................50 Tracey McDonald ............................... 12 Scott Men ley ..................................60 Jay Moore ..................................... 16 Paul Mormino ................................. 202 Allen Niere .....................................2 Tom Rauls ......................................51 Barry Wideman ..................................24 Gene Wondell .................................. 12 80 81 1981 SOFTBALL BATTING AVERAGES On May 8, the Girls Softball team had a great disappointment. The girls had come a long way in Districts but lost to New Haven. This was the second year in a row that they went to the District Finals and for the second time they lost to New Haven. In Qualifying for the District Final game the Hawks eliminated Brentwood 10-2, and took Winfield with the score of 7-4. Going into the semi-finals Winfield posted a 12-2 record. But with a great defensive effort and strong pitching by Mary Redman.The Hawks handed the Winfield Warriors their 3rd set back of the season. Mary Redman .489 Kendall Brignole .465 Kimm Trevino .463 Karen Boyer .452 Jackie Jackson .415 Tami Bower .402 Vicki Goldstein .366 Jill Meyer .333 Della Wideman .282 Kim Bauer .266 Kim Rideout .244 Lori Blanton .222 Lynn Stewart .200 Angie Gorman .000 Angela Hawley .000 Sharon Stewart .000 82 Scorekeeper: Kathie Brignole Coach: Frank Wilhite DISTRICT RUNNER -UPS SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD Date V.P. Opponent 13 3-25 4 St. Johns 13 3-30 8 Mehlville 6 4- 1 4 Brentwood 3 4- 2 13 South County Tech. 12 4- 6 15 Hancock 2 4- 9 16 John Burroughs 5 4-14 11 St. Marys 13 4-23 8 Valmeyer 7 4-24 19 Principia 6 4-28 15 St. Marys 2 4-29 10 Oakville 15 5- 1 31 Christian Academy DISTRICTS 6 5- 6 10 Brentwood 2 5- 7 7 Winfield 4 5- 8 5 New Haven 13 83 i ami Bower SOFTBALL Karen Boyer Mary Redman Kim Rideout Kimm Trevino 84 Della Wideman Vicki Goldstein Jackie Jackson Kim Bauer Lori Blanton SOFTBALL Angie Gorman Jill Meyer Sharon Stewart 85 Kevin Stiles; co.capt. Coach; Brent Gregston, Ron Menley; co.capt. 1981 BASEBALL Date V.P. Opponent 3-25 9 Prep South 1 3-27 2 Windsor 11 4- 1 0 Brentwood 10 4- 4 1 Kennedy 13 1 Kennedy 14 4- 6 7 Priory 4 4- 8 9 Country Day 8 4-11 4 John Burroughs 6 4-14 9 St. Johns 11 4-15 9 Principia 5 4-16 4 Luthern South 10 4-23 6 Valmeyer 4 4-28 3 Windsor 7 4-29 0 Luthern South 77 5- 1 13 Prep South 0 5- 2 3 John Burroughs 8 3 John Burroughs 13 9 St. Johns DISTRICTS 5 5- 6 18 Tuscumbia 1 5- 7 16 Prep South 3 5- 8 7 St. Elizabeth SECTIONALS 6 5-15 8 Belvier 0 5-16 3 Englewood Christian 4 86 5 mi £js% t- i:r HAWKS DEFEATED IN GAME BUT NOT IN SPIRIT On May 6, the Baseball Hawks went into the first game of the District Championship against Tuscumbia. The game ended in 5 innings with the Hawks winning 18-1. The second game of the Districts was held at VPHS, May 7, against Prep South. In bottom of the 4th Prep South was down 7-0, but suddenly came up with 3 runs making it 7-3 going into the top of the fifth. But the Hawks quickly scored 9 runs in the top of the fifth making it 16-3. The game remained 16-3 as the Hawks played tough defense and kept Prep South from scoring in the last half of the inning. The Hawks came up with their third victory Friday, May 8, against St. Elizabeth. Both teams were tied 6-6 going into the top of the 7th. Homer Hernandez hit in Kurt Stiles from 2nd base to put the Hawks up 7-6. The Hawks pulled out their third victory. This was the first time ever for the V. P. Hawks to become District Champions. Everyone is very proud of the Hawks and on the accomplishment they have made. They went to Independence to play the regional games.. The first game was held May 15 against Belvier, the final score was 8-0. The Hawks had only one more game to win but on May 16 they had a big disappointment the game was against Englewood Christian. It was an extremely close game up until the last inning, when the Hawks lost the game with the score 4- 3. Dave Bauer John Hanna Ron Menley Kevin Stiles Ricky Whitaker Tim Mosbach BASEBALL 88 Homer Hernandez Marty Quick Tony Biondo Tracey McDonald Jay Moore Tommy Rauls H A W K S Barry Hedrick BASEBALL Ron Menley .561 Jay Moore .250 Kevin Stiles .460 Tommy Rauls .250 Tony Biondo .375 Tim Mosbach .245 Homer Hernandez Ricky Whitaker .272 .204 David Bauer .340 Barry Hedrick .150 Kurt Stiles Tracey McDonald .317 .148 John Hanna .310 Marty Quick .120 89 THE BEAT GOES ON . . WITH ADVERTISEMENTS BOOSTERS A. Bryant, School Nurse Mrs. Calvin Hedrick Good Luck Seniors, Mr. VVedel The Boyer Family Congratulations. Marcia Huff The Couch Family Best Wishes to class of ’81. Mrs. Gagan The LaRue Family Mrs. Sherrill The Rideout Family Doris Fridlev 1980-81 Yearbook Staff The Best Ever!! Class of ’81 Best Wishes in the Future- The Class of ’81 Kicks! Buccheris Good Luck Seniors From the Class of ’82 Mrs. Hackman Kim and Tim The Zingrichs Best Wishes to the graduating class-Wyatt’s Joyce and Keith Upholstery R. Campbell I Love Joyce, Granny Dennis and Debbie Collins Alpine Gift House Merilee Dauster Carol Miller Ida and Jerry Jergens Dan Kyle Sr. and Family Fuzzie and S.H. Dan Kyle Jr. and Family Valley Bark Library Class of ’81 is best - Donna Johnson Corner Market TURN THE PAGE S.G DESIGN INC. Pictures ’N Framing 19 Stonegate Center (Big Bend 141) Valley Park, Mo. 63088 225-8282 BILL’S AUTOMOTIVE Compliments Of PRECISION FORMINGS INC. Tune-Up Brake Service Air Conditioning Bill Schrader 600 St. Louis Ave. Valley Park, MO. 63088 755 Forest Ave. Valley Park, Mo. 63088 Phone: 225-5191 CINDY’S BEAUTY SALON Compliments Of VALLEY HOT FORMING COMPANY 524 Marshall Rd. Valley Park, MO. 63088 30 Main Street Valley Park, MO. Phone 825-4434 RICK’S 141 Zephyr 2099 Hwy 141 Fenton MO. 825-8770 63026 B.J.’S LOUNGE 5 Marshall Rd. 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INDUSTRIAL COFFEE SERVICE 3615 Tree Court Industrial Blvd. 229 Cresent Ave. St. Louis, Missouri Valley Park MO m « 3 63088 225-5712 Call For Demonstration Dependable Service JOAN’S BEAUTY SHOP MLS 4 Beckett’s Plaza Meramec Station Road Valley Park, MO. 63088 Phone: 825-4606 NEUBAUER, INC. 17 Stonegate Center St. Louis, Missouri 63088 Bus. (314) 225-6500 Res (314) 391-0511 PHONE 825 8709 OR 825 2885 C D ZEPHYR SERVICE SNAP ON ALIGNMENT 8. BALANCING TOW SERVICE PICK UP DELIVERY TUNE-UPS BRAKE SERVICE 370 MERAMEC STA RO VALLEY PARK, MO 63088 FUNERAL HOME 500 Manchester Road Ballwin, Missouri 63011 Phone: 227-5511 Good Luck Class Of 81’ JO E'S FOREIGN CAR RLPAfRC 1337 W. Lark Phone Fenton, MO. 343-5770 Best Wishes To Our Graduating Seniors VALLEY PARK NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Pursuit Of Truth Devotion To Excellence Nature Of Democratic Principles 99 VALLEY HEAT TREAT COMPANY Sixth St. Louis Ave. Valley Park, MO. 225-5222 Compliments Of MAYOR CALVIN HEDRICK FENTON SUPPLY INC. FOOD MARKETS You’ll Come Out Smiling- Ready Mix Concrete Phone: 225-5858 VALLEY PARK AUTO SERVICE 904 Marshall Rd. 825-2163 VALLEY PARK DRUG 228 meramec Sta Ro Valley Park Mo 63088 Phone 225-5123 Ken Fowler (Owner) Excellent Records Are Kept For Your Insurance Tax Purposes BROUK ZIEGIER TOWING Congratulations And Good Luck 24 - Hour 99 Shady Lane Service Peerless Park 225-5476 63088 100 Our Goal: To Help Those Less Fortunate Than Ourselves SPENCER KELLOGG DIVISION OF TEXTRON 225-5226 Compliments Of YOUNG’S CHICKEN FISH SHRIMP Phone 225-6677 YOUNG’S DAIRY MART Best Wishes Class Of ‘81’ Bud, Marilyn And Grant Managers Greg Monroe And Paul Whitaker 404 Jefferson Avenue 225-5284 DAINS DELIVERY SERVICE Freight — Receiving — Service c o 8994 Manchester (Rear) Brentwood, Mo. 63144 Ray Dains Valley Park, Mo. 63088 AMERICAN FAMILY SURANCE AUTO HOME BUSINESS HEALTH LIFE DAVE STUDEBAKER AGENCY 2111 HIGHWY 141, SUITE 202 FENTON. MISSOURI 63026 PHONE: OFF. 225-3014, RES. 343-8424 Serving Valley Park For 7 Years RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE INDUSTRIAL Appraisals For 5 Area Banks With 7 Years Experience RIDEOUT AUTO PARTS TOWING SERVICE 300 Meramec Station RD. (Hwy. 141) Valley Park MO. 63088 225-7182 Open 7 Days A Week Mon. - Sat. 8 A.M. To 8 P.M. Sun. 8 A.M. To 5 P.M. 228-7275 KIRKWOOD STAIR COMPANY Hand Crafted Staircases John M. Stevens Agent 42 Fenton Plaza Fenton, Missouri 63026 Phone 343-4401 Auto ■ Fire ■ Life ■ Commercial OVER 30 YRS. EXPERIENCE (314) 925-2149 RES. 225-3466 St. Louis Boat Canoe Repair, Inc. BOAT REPAIR REPAIR MATERIAL RICHARD MENLEY 220 BENTON ST. VALLEY PARK. MO. 630BB Jack Hoelzer 306 ST LOUIS AVENUE VALLEY PARK, MO. 63066 B.F. Goodrich Laramie Valley Tire 208 Meramec Station Road Phone: 225-7777 Good Year STEVE FISHER THE TEASE SHIRT SHOP FOR THE BEST IN I'S UNO SPORTSWEAR CUSTOM AND STOCK DESIGNS I VANCE RD. 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