Valley Park High School - Val E Vues Yearbook (Valley Park, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1983 volume:

VALLEY PARK HIGH SCHOOL 356 MERAMEC STATION ROAD VALLEY PARK, MISSOURI 63088 VOLUME XLH TJHC D o HO Km OMLi M .. On uHm 00 w W OO C 2 O 3 23% � gg 0 gg Si I—H U1 l WH H Rz WH M OMj-j i m “CATCH IT!” SPIRIT (SPIR'IT) n. 1. An atti- tude or principle that inspires, animates, pervades thought, feel- ing, or action. 2. An excellent dis- position or attitude in terms of vigor, courage, firmness or intent, etc. 3. To encourage: urge on: as to action. Spirit is the backbone of any school. It is important to the peo- ple and their morale. It inspires the students to work harder, and drive towards a goal, whether in work or at play. Without spirit and encouragement all hope is lost. 1. Senior Tracy Kaempfe hangs decora- tions for Nerd Day. 2. Senior Jacki Millea hangs memories of her junior year. 3. Drama Club members answer phones for the Jerry Lewis Telethon. 4. The class of '82 donates a plaque to StuCo. 5. Seniors Kim Bauer and Jacki Millea bee-boppin on field day. 6. The cheerleaders support the Cardinals at Keiner Plaza. 7. The Bleacher Bums shows the best spir- it. 8. Seniors paint for Halloween contest at Kroger. 2 SPIRIT CLASSES “PUSHIN’ TO PASS” Our school is divided into fresh- men, sophomores, juniors, and seniors but we’re all pushin’ to pass. Beside the work each class has to deal with, there are some extra little hassles that the kids don’t mind, like the seniors decid- ing what to wear to prom, the ju- niors picking out a class ring. The sophomores still have their candy sales and of course the freshmen striving for any project that may come to mind. When it comes down to it we all work together. 1. Everyone joining in the balloon stomp. 2. Freshmen explore the Magic House on a field trip. 3. Mrs. Campbell and Angela Ray refinish two tables for Interior Design. 4. The seniors view life at Meramec Col- lege. 5. Junior Denise Chadd can’t decide on her new class ring. 6. The class of '83 show their strength again. 4 CLASSES CLASSES 5 “WORKIN’ FOR THE WEEKEND” Now and then everyone needs a break from their daily routine and Valley Park students always seem to find time to take it easy. In between homework, the sea- son’s sport, and jobs, there’s al- ways a little room for playtime es- pecially on the weekends. You’ll find the kids at V.P. anywhere from cruisin around town, goin to a wild party, a night on the town at Hardee’s or just sitting home listening to tunes on the radio. Even the teachers pullout their skis for spring break. But what- ever it is that’s being done, we know how to do it. 1. Junior Steve Dunn enjoys a little snack on his free time. 2. Junior Jill Meyer sneaks a bite before seeing Larry. 3. Junior Angie Gorman pauses for a pic- ture ... 4. ... but sneaks in a bubble. 5. Senior Tracy Kaempfe takes a break from the yearbook routine. 6. Sophomore Rodney DuVall uses his me- chanical talents. 6 LEISURE LEISURE 7 “MUD, SWEAT, TEARS” The Valley Park School District took an unscheduled two week break beginning December 6, when the waters from the Mera- mec River flooded the school buildings along with town homes and businesses. The river began exceeding its banks on Friday, December 3, and continued until it officially crested December 7 at 39' 2 feet; 20'A feet above flood stage. 1. Meramec Sta. Rd. during height of flood. 2. A town resident's house submerged by the river. 3. Mr. McGee and Mr. Reed canoe across the elementary building playground. 4. The Bulletin Board over taken by wa- ter. 5. Otties Restaurant completely flooded on first floor. 6. Mrs. Levine helps clean up in gym after flood. 8 FLOOD t UTTiESli I i£$TAjUT FLOOD 9 NEWS One more year has passed. Things have changed and people have come and gone. Seven people died in Chicago after taking capsules of Extra Strength Tylenol that a yet un- known source had laced with cya- nide. Death also claimed Leonid Brezhev, Ingrid Bergman, Henry Fonda, Jack Dempsey and Prin- cess Grace. Prince William of England was born in July to Lady Diana and Prince Charles. William became second in line to the British throne. Advances were made in the field of heart care when Barney Clark became the recipient of the first artificial heart. Barney lived for 121 days, his heart tethered by hoses to external air compressor. A new health concern appeared in the form of AIDS, in which the body loses its ability to fight dis- ease. Mini skirts returned, and the Valley Girls made their debut “fer sure” and “gag me with a spoon.” It was time to look for heroes and find them. Spirits lifted when our big eyed, longnecked friend E.T. popped up. The Extra-terres- tiral film star won hearts of ev- eryone with his determination to get home. St. Louis had their own heroes in the World Champions Baseball Cards. They battled the Brewers in seven games winning the title for the first time since 1968. 10 NEWS 1. Ozzie Smith bunting during a game in which the St. Louis Cardinals came out the World Series Champions. 2. A Tylenol bottle that caused panic among mil- lions. 3. Princess Grace of Monaco. 4. E.T. with his creator, Steven Spielberg. 5. Leonid Brezhnev, the communist party leader in the Soviet Union. 6. Barney Clark on his way to surgery. 7. Joe Theisman playing for Super Bowl winners Washington Redskins. 8. Princess Diana with Prince William. NEWS 11 DONALD ADAMS KIMBERLY ANN BAUER Spanish Club 1; FHA 1; Band 1,2,3; Drama Club 2,3; Plays 2,3; STUCO 1,2,3; Secretary 3; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Volleyball 2; Soft- ball 1,2,3,4; Most Spirited Cheer- leader 3; Class President 2,3; Class Treasure 4; Homecoming Court 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Newspaper 4. LORI ANN BLANTON FHA 1; Class Secretary 1,2; Cheer- leader 1,2; Volleyball 2; Superlative Winner 2; Basketball 3; VP History Club 3; Softball 1,2,4. KENDALL MARIE BRIGNOLE Cheerleading 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Volley- ball 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Softball 1,2,3,4, Most Valuable Player 1,3; VP History Club 2; Basketball 2,3,4, Captain 4; Most Improved Player 3; Class Vice-President 3; Class Secre- tary 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Student Council 4. 12 SENIORS TERRY K. BRUST Wrestling 1; Child Care Lab 3,4; Community Education 4. MICHAEL CAREY CIBULKA Newspaper 3; Yearbook 4; Spanish Club 4. PAT D. COURTNEY Photography Club 1,2; VP History Club 2,3,4; C.O.E. 3,4. ROBERT E. COURTNEY JR. StuCo Rep. 2; C.O.E. 2,3; VP History Club 4. SENIORS 13 KENNETH WAYNE DAEGELE Hunter Safety 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 4; Baseball 3; Most Improved Basketball Player 3; Most Outstanding Shop Student 3. LISA DALRYMPLE KEVIN S. FERGUSON LYNETTE REA GERMAN Language Arts Department Award 1; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Math Club 3; Math De- partment Award 3; Semi-Semi Fina- list National Merit Scholarship Com- petition 3; VP History Club 3,4. Hunter Safety 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2; Photography Club 2; Most Sports- man-like Wrestler 2. Art History Award 1; Superlative Winner 1,3; English and American Literature Award 3; Library Assis- tant 4; Teacher Assistant 4. 14 SENIORS JEFFREY SCOTT HEDRICK Class Vice-President 1; Basketball 2,3; Hunter Safety 1,2,3,4; VP Histo- ry 2,3; Baseball 3; Superlative Win- ner 3; VP Festival Candidate Escort 3; Class Sgt. at Arms 4; Homecoming Escort 4. ANGELA KAYE HAWLEY FHA 1; Softball 2,3, Most Improved Player 3; Superlative Winner 2,3; Class Favorite 2,3; Drama Club 2,3; Basketball 2,3,4; Class Secretary 3; County Youth Leadership Award 3; Volleyball 4; Newspaper 4; Student Council President 4. LAURA JEANNE JESSEN Band 1,2,3; VP History Club 2; Bas- ketball 2,3; Yearbook 3; Newspaper 3, Co-Editor 3; Journalism Award 3. SENIORS 15 TRACY LYNN KAEMPFE Spanish Club 1; FHA 1; Drama Club 1.2.3.4. Vice-Pres. 4; Plays 2,3,4, As- sistant Director 2; Cheerleading 1.3.4, Captain 3; Volleyball 3,4; Soft- ball 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; StuCo Secre- tary 4. PEGGY LARUE Volleyball 1.2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Class Sgt. at Arms 2; Superlative Winner 3; Softball 3,4; StuCo Sgt. at Arms 4. CHARLES SCOTT MENELY Class Favorite 1; Class Sgt. at Arms 1; Band 1,2,3; Hunter Safety 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-captain 3, Cap- tain 4; Prom Escort 3. 16 SENIORS JACKI ANNE MILLEA FHA 2; Superlative Winner 2,3; VP History Club 2,3; Class Treasurer 3; StuCo Rep. 3; Newspaper 3; Photog- rapher 3; Citizenship Award 3; Year- book 3,4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Homecoming Court 4; 1st 2nd Place Winner in Photography at SSP Conference 4. MICHAEL COHEN SCHWARTZ I KEVIN SHOUP CHERYL ANN SIDWELL Marion County R-2 1; Yearbook 3. Citizenship Award 1; Cheerleading 1; FHA 1,2; Student Council 2.4; Sec- retary 2; Vice-Pres. 4; National Hon- or Society 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Basketball 2; Language Arts Award 3; Drama Club 3; Newspaper Editor- in-Chief 3,4; Volleyball 4; Basketball Scorekeeper 4. SENIORS 17 ANDREW EARL SMITH Homecoming Escort 3; VP History Club 3,4. LYNN STEWART VP History Club 1.2,3,4; Drama Club 2,3,4; Softball 2,3; Superlative Win- ner 3; Class Sgt. at Arms 3. SANDRA DARLENE SMITH Pep Club 2; VP History Club 2,3; Spanish Club 2,3; Softball 3; Home- coming Court 3,4. 18 SENIORS JOAN THOMPSON JOHN THOMAS WALL FHA 1,2,3.4; COE 2,3,4; VP History Club 2,3,4; Office Help 2,3; Yearbook 3. STUCO 2,3,4; VP History Club 3,4; Class Sgt. at Arms 3; Superlative Winner 3; Class Vice-President 4. DAVID WILLIAMS GENE WONDELL Basketball 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Hunt- er Safety 1,2,3,4; Yearbook 3; Class President 4. SENIORS 19 Richie Bausch Denise Chadd I • Rita Coffman Lateeshia Duckworth Steve Dunn Dzena Duong Mau Duong Sherry Fowler Angie Gorman Terry Gregory Barry Hedrick Lee Jackson Tracey McDonald Jill Meyer Jay Moore Allen Niere Darla Null Lori Pemberton Tommy Rauls Sharon Stewart Keith Stiles Loretha Trevino Angie Varvel Rodney Barnett Jim Brust John Cibulka Craig Dalrymple Cang Duong Toung Duong Rodney DuVall Becky Halker Mary Hayes Paula Hayes Rita Jarrell Scott Jones Bill LaRue Wendy McDaniel Julie Miller Scott Moreland Cheryl Morphew Tom Parker Cindy Payne Julie Rauls Gene Sandifer 22 SOPHOMORES Tammy Sansocie Jeff Seville Kevin Shinkle Darla Short Kristin Shoup Greg Spangler Denice Staab Jack Steele Michelle Steppig Timmy Threadgill SOPHOMORES 23 Dawn Barnett Charles Barnhart Tammy Barnhart Denise Behrens Kim Bergmark Tina Booth Kathie Brignole Larry Brookshire Richard Chadd Karen Collins Chris Cotton Robin Crites George Curtner John Cusack Toni Earley Anthony Evans Randy Fain Renefc Feeler Tina Gray Billy Hansel Mike Hopper 24 FRESHMEN Todd James Mark Johnson Frank LaRue Bruce Lawson Georgia Lucas Veronica Martin John Marton Tom McKinnon Jeff Meyer Lisa Miller Cathy Moffatt Kim Monroe Lisa Ray John Reynolds Vincent Richardson Scott Rue Laura Russert Mary Sanifer Delinda Spangler Allen Stewart Ken Stiles Angela Turner Chris Welsh Tammy Wendt Kevin Wilson 25 LANGUAGE ARTS The Language Arts de- partment consists of a wide variety of courses, both re- quired and electives. The de- partment aims to provide each student an opportunity for growth in ability to orga- nize, express, evaluate, and analyze ideas. To increase the students appreciation and enjoyment of literature. To develop the awareness that there is a standard dia- lect and to aid the student in the proper use of the dialect in both oral and written com- munication. Doris Fridley Library Science Lorraine Hackman Freshman English Susan Huff Spanish Spanish Appreciation Jeanne Nelson Spelling Vocab. Business English Dortha Osborne Reading Peggy Wrightsman Freshman English Lana Vlahiotis American Literature English Literature College Prep. Barbara Zingrich Sophomore English Newspaper Yearbook Mass Media ACADEMICS 27 MATH AND SCIENCE Trj fn [ft , Diane Bechtoldt David Burton Louise Levine Carol Miller Since Math and Science are part of everyone’s every- day lives the aims of this de- partment are to help each student develop a better un- derstanding and appreciation of himself and his surround- ings. And to develop skills and attitudes necessary to earn a living and function as a contributing member of so- ciety. Diane Bechtoldt Chemistry Physics David Burton Algebra II Basic Math Geometry Physical Science Louise Levine Algebra Computer Programming Carol Miller Biology Physical Science Top Left: Lisa Dalrymple and John Wall performing an ex- periment in chemistry. Middle Left: Denise Behrens, Anth- ony Evans, and Mrs. Miller putting together a skeleton. Top Right: Amy Yost and Jay Moore working with a scale. Bottom: Angela Hawley, Kris- ten Shoup, and Mr. Burton in math class. 28 ACADEMICS William Gouty Eileen Sherrill w W SOCIAL k STUDIES Philip Wedel The field of Social Studies is almost unlimited. It in- cludes the ideas, institutions, and interactions of human beings on our planet today and man’s relationship to his environment. In recent times it has been extended to in- clude the depths of the oceans and outer space. So- cial Studies includes the thoughts and activities of hu- man beings throughout re- corded history. Through the Social Studies curriculum students will achieve the following objec- tives: intellectual develop- ment, growth and matura- tion, social development, and the development of positive attitudes towards the person- al and social significance of work. William Gouty American History Modern Am. Hist. Sociology Government Eileen Sherrill World History Metro Hist. VP Hist. Psycology Humanities Economics Philip Wedel Geography Top: Mr. Gouty’s American History class. Bottom: Mr. Wedel’s Geography class. ACADEMICS 29 30 VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT PREPARES FOR THE NOW AND THE TOMORROW The Vocational Department, including in- dustrial arts, home economics, commercial arts, and COE, aim to offer relevant vocational programs that focus on preparing students for roles today and tomorrow, enabling achieve- ments of maximum personal potential, and a desire to live a full, useful, and happy life. Ruth Campbell Home Economics Int. Design Career Managment Marriage-Family Child Development Brenda Clinton Typing Bookkeeping Office Machines Doris Kohler COE I II Lorraine Hackman Typing 7th 8th Beginning Shorthand John Seckman Industrial Arts General Metals Wood I Wood II General Shop Electricity Power Mech. Drafting Upper: Mr. Seckman, Terry Gregory. Scott Jones in general shop. Lower: Miss Clinton, Loretha Trevino, and Darla Null in Office Machines. ACADEMICS Ruth Campbell Brenda Clinton Doris Kohler Upper: Jill Meyer, Paula Martin, Loretha Trevino, Darla Null in Office Ma- chines. Lower Left: Terry Morland and Mr. Seckman in General Shop. Lower Right: Mrs. Campbell, An- gela Ray, and Christen Shoup in Interior Design. ACADEMICS 31 FINE ARTS Jenna Grubb Denise Knapp Harry Simon FINE ART AIMS TO ENRICH STUDENTS The Fine Art department is composed of art and music. Through the art program the student will learn different art forms, techniques, and history through hands on op- portunities and written work. The music depart- ment’s goal is to guide each student into a deeper and more significant musician- ship. Technical skill will be developed in performance and music theory. Jenna Grubb Art I Crafts Ceramics Graphic Art Drawing Design Print Paint Denise Knapp Speech Drawing Painting Drama Harry Simon Concert Band Intermediate Band Top: Kendall Brignole designing a poster for art. Middle: Laura Jessen and Lori Blan- ton in crafts. Bottom: The Valley Park Concert Band performing. 32 ACADEMICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION Marie Buccheri Merilee Dauster Brent Gregston v' y1 K. ■ ri P E DEPARTMENT KEEPS STUDENTS FIT Physical Education De- partment aims to equip stu- dents with skills and phys- ical fitness necessary for par- ticipation in recreational and leisure time activities appro- priate for a person’s lifestyle. Marie Buccheri Health Merilee Dauster Girls P.E. Brent Gregston Athletic Director Boys P.E. Drivers Education Top: Cathy Moffatt giving first aid to elementary student. Jason Bantel, in the mock disaster. Middle: Wendy McDaniel and Lor- etha Trevino Playing tennis in the girls P.E. class. Bottom: Tammi Riggs giving first aid to Bill LaRue in the mock disas- ter ACADEMICS 33 BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated L to R: Ronald Heinemann, Director; Mrs. Sharon James, Secretary; Jack Steele, Treasurer. Standing L to R: Joseph Harrington, Director; Omar Feeler, President; Charles Menley, Vice-President. SUPERINTENDENT This years Administration and Board worked to maintain and better the teaching standards throughout the district. They continued to show their support of the instructional management system which is working to develop a complete and coordinated curriculum program. Like all school boards they continued to fight the battle of a balanced budget. The year was complicated by the record set- ting flood. The board had many extra meetings during December and January, organizing the system back to normal. Dr. John Cleary 34 ADMINISTRATION Left: John Kosash, Secondary Principal. Middle row (L to R): Pat Gagan, secretary to the principal. Shirley Gray, secretary to the superintendent. Ann Bryant, school nurse. Bottom row (L to R): Carolyn Schmidt and Mary Heinemann, bookkeepers. Ken Moeser, secondary coun- selor. ADMINISTRATION 35 SUPPORTIVE STAFF KEEPS IT ALL TOGETHER It takes more than the administration and fac- ulty to run the school. It also takes the hard work of the supportive staff. The bus drivers carefully transport the students to and from school, on field trips and the sporting events. The cafeteria staff prepares nourishing lunches each day. The maintenance department makes repairs, maintains a clean campus, inside and out and helps the schools running order. 36 SUPPORTIVE STAFF Top Right: Bus Drivers Margie Moise and Glenn Staler. Bottom Left: Food Service Director, Ida Jergens. Bottom Right: Maintenance and Transportation Director, Jim Bratcher. Top Cooks: Helen Roskowsie, Betty Boyer, Marget Vance, and Connie Walker. Bottom Custodians L to R: Roy White, Pat Smith, Lou John- son, Vick White, Art Smith. SUPPORTIVE STAFF 37 STAFF Advisor- Mrs. Barbara Zingrich Editor- Jacki Millea Assistant Editor- Steve Drnn Business Manager- Kim Bauer Opening Section- Tracy Kaempfe Clubs- Lori Pemberton Sports- Jill Meyer Photography Darkroom- Keith Stiles Classes- Micheal Cilbulka YEARBOOK The 1982-83 yearbook staff endured many setbacks, and late deadlines. They had to spend many extra hours during holidays and vacations to complete the book. The December flood totally destroyed the darkroom along with four months worth of negatives. Many pictures in the book had to be copied from slides that were not affected by the high flood waters. After the water receded the staff pitched in and cleaned and painted the darkroom. Creve Coeur Camera gen- erously contributed darkroom equipment and supplies. Jim Combs, our Jostens yearbook representative, was extremely helpful in meeting our needs. 38 CLUBS 1. Lori Pemberton cropping a picture. 2. Jacki Millea pasting up a page for the ju- nior high yearbook. 2. GROUP (1 to r): Mike Cibulka, Richard Bausch, Kim Bauer, Tracy Kaempfe, Mrs. B. Zingrich, Jacki Millea, Keith Stiles, Lori Pemberton. On floor (1 to r) Jill Meyer, Steve Dunn. 4. Steve Dunn writing copy. 5. Kim Bauer typing her copy. CLUBS 39 Upper left: Cheryl Sidwell working on the front page of the Valley Breeze. Lower left: Angela Hawley putting headlines on the newspaper. Upper right: Jill Meyer typing her story on the word processor. The Staff-Front Row (L to R): Kim Bauer. Angela Haw- ley, Jill Meyer. Lori Pemberton. Back Row (L to R): Cheryl Sidwell. Steve Dunn, Richie Bausch, Mrs. Zin- grich. NEWSPAPER With a small staff but a mighty pen, the News- paper class produced one issue monthly. With stories pertaining to issues such as the flood, de- segration, and dioxin the staff did not have too much idle time. All seven spent the year writing, putting on headlines and typing on the word pro- cessor, the first year this has been used. 40 CLUBS Upper Left: Slide show on drinking and driving sponsored by STUCO and Manchester Police. STUCO Officers: Peggy LaRue-Sgt. at Arms, Cheryl Sid- well-Vice-Pres., Julie Rauls-Treasurer, Angela Hawley- President, Tracey Kaempfe-Secretary. Group: (first row) Julie Rauls, Cheryl Sidwell, Peggy LaRue, Tracey Kaempfe, Angela Hawley, Matt Touchon, Kristian Shoup, Greg Spangler, Donna Workman, John Wall. Lower Right: Ann Martin of Operation Brightside pre- senting 2000 Marigolds for spring planting. STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council became a more active organi- zation this year. They sponsored two dances and two field days. Both were well received. Howev- er, StuCo was not without controversy, which center around their attendance policy and offi- cer elections for 1983-84 school year. CLUBS 41 Right: President Cheryl Sidwell makes her speech to the inductees. Far right: Julie Rauls accepting her certi- ficate from Mr. Kosash. Group: Sharon Stewart, Kristin Shoup, Angela Hawley, Julie Rauls, Kendall Brig- nole. Rita Coffman, Cheryl Sidwell, spon- sor Lana Vlahiotis, Jacki Millea. Below right: Mrs. Vlahiotis speaks at the ceremony for new members. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Honor Society stands for honor, education, and the model student, and these participants fit this mold easily. The National Honor Society has a special meaning stressing on the importance of furthering your education. 42 CLUBS Group: 1st row; Randy Fain, Frank LaRue, Kim Monroe, Ken- dall Brignole, Gene Wondell, Lisa Dalrymple, Kristin Shoup, Richard Chadd, Mr. Simon, spon- sor. 2nd row; Renee Feeler, Kathie Brignole, Kim Bergmark, Tammy Wendt, Tina Booth, Anthony Evans, George Curtner, John Reynolds, Bill LaRue. 3rd row; Billy Hansel, Chris Welsh, Juli Walker, Craig Dalrymple. Bottom left: Kristin Shoup blows hard. Below: Renee Feeler and Kim Monroe relaxing between songs. Bottom right: Tina Booth and Tammy Wendt practice for the concert. BAND This year’s band class took a field trip to the mighty Mizzou, marching with other schools at halftime of a football game. They also presented a spring concert at the end of the year. CLUBS 43 Group: Bottom row; Miss Knapp, Renee Feel- er, Lisa Dalrymple, Steve Dunn. Second row; Dawn Barnett, Tracy Kaempfe, Kim Bauer, and Craig Dalrymple. Lower left; Renee Feeler, Dawn Barnett, Steve Dunn, and Jay Moore answering phones for the Jerry Lewis telethon. DRAMA The Drama club started the school year off by manning the phones at the Jerry Lewis telethon held over Labor Day weekend. They plunged right into a fall play, Plaza Suite. Like everyone else, the drama club lost everything, props, fur- niture, costumes, make-up, and flats in the flood. So the spring play was cancelled. 44 CLUBS V.P. HISTORY The traditional walking tours sponsored by the V.P. History club had to be cancelled due to the flood. However club members managed to stay busy, One group went to state competition after winning the district competition with a slide show presentation titled “Voyage of Dis- covery: The Lewis and Clark Expedition.” An- other group helped the town by working on the Operation Bright Side. Group: Bottom row; Jeff Seville, Georgia Lu- cas, Tammy Sansocie, Denice Staab, Wendy McDaniel, Carol Wall, Michelle Steppig. Sec- ond row; Steve Dunn, Becky Halker. Third row; John Wall, Rodney Duvall, Matt Tou- chon. Fourth row; Tommy Rauls, Jack Steele, Randy Fain. Fifth row; Pat Courtney, Cheryl Morphew. Sixth row; Tammie Riggs, Lisa Dalrymple, DeDe Spangler. Lower left; V.P. History students observing mock trial. Lowe right; Steve Dunn, John Wall, Jay Moore, Andy Smith, and Renee Feeler at a history competition. CLUBS 45 Right: Club president Greg Spangler. Group: 1st row (1 to r); Cheryl Morphew, Greg Spangler, Kristin Shoup. 2nd row; Mrs. Huff, sponser, Dede Spangler, Nancy Neal, Wendy McDaniel, Denice Staab, Georgia Lucus, Dawn Barnett, Kevin Shinkle. 3rd row; Ken Layton, Anthony Evans, Carol Wall, Craig Dalrymple, Tom Rauls, Jack Steele, Sherry Fowler. SPANISH Greg Spangler, Spanish president, will be spending a month this summer in Spain for an International Language Village. As for the rest of club, they spent the year selling Lincoln House products, bake sales, and other fund rais- ers. The officers went to see the broadway show, “Evita”. 46 CLUBS Upper left: Jay Moore preparing for a debate. Upper right: Renee Feeler and Steve Dunn with their trophies. Group: Seated (1 to r); Toni Earley, Re- nee Feeler, Steve Dunn. Standing: John Kosash, coach. Not pictured: Jay Moore. Above: Renee and Steve share some fun times. DEBATE This year’s debate team proves once again that sports at Valley Park High are going strong. The debate team beat the odds with their amount of wins since this was their first year. The team brought back two sets of trophies for going into semi-finals at different tournaments. A great season and super players means a welcome addi- tion to Valley Park sports. CLUBS 47 Top Group L to R: Kevin Ferguson, Gene Wondell, Rod- ney DuVall, Standing: Jeff Seville. Bottom: Mr. Wedel showing students how to shoot a clay pigeon practice. HUNTER SAFETY The main focus of this years’ Hunter Safety was to stress how important safety is while handling a firearm, and also to make oneself aware of nature’s surrounding. 48 CLUBS Top: Mrs. Campbell, Tina Booth, Tammy Wendt, and Mary Sandifer, serving refreshments at the National Honor Society Induction ceremony. Bottom: F.H.A. members Back Row L to R: Mrs. Campbell, Mary Sandifer, Tina Booth, Tammy Wendt, Laura Ru- sert. Middle Row: Rita Jarrell, Latee- shia Duckworth, Delinda Spangler. Front Row: Michelle Steppig, Wendy McDaniel, Denise Staab, Carol Wall. FHA F.H.A. was involved in many activities this year. They made candles and Christmas tree ornaments. They had bake sales, and they also served at the National Honor Society Induction ceremony. CLUBS 49 The sports season started out like any other with vol- leyball being played in our own gym. But the school year proved to be very different from others. The De- cember flood ruined the gym and saturated the baseball and softball fields. The Hawks just wouldn’t give up. The basketball teams found gyms in other towns. This meant long bus rides for the players, the cheerleaders, and the fans. But they kept on going. Soon the baseball and softball season was upon us. The fields needed alot of work. But this situation was soon rectified and the teams were on their way. It proved tp be a great season for all the teams involved. SPORTS 51 rVOLLEYBALL i VARSITY BREAKS EVEN Varsity Hawks ended the 1982 season with their best record. They started the year with some problems, but they worked to overcome them by talking to each other. By the end of the season the Hawks were ranked second seed in district tournament. They drew a bye for the first round, won the second round but lost in the semi finals. The team was very proud of their overall season performance. FOR THE RECORD 6-6 Opponent Hawks-Won Lost Pacific 0 2 Windsor 2 0 St. Mary’s 2 0 Valmeyer 2 0 Christian Academy 2 0 Windsor 2 1 Eureka 1 2 John Burroughs 3 1 Christian Academy 2 0 Pacific 1 2 Valmeyer 2 0 North County Tech. 1 3 “Brignole, Hawely, Kaempfe, LaRue and Sidwell have given volleyball their all. I hope volleyball has given them memories to share for the rest of their life.” Coach Buccheri 52 VOLLEYBALL 1. Peggy LaRue bumps the ball, while Lori Pemberton waits behind her. 2. Peggy taps it over the net. 3. Seniors Tracy Kaempfe and Kendall Brignole congratulate each other on a good game. 4. Kendall Brignole goes to her knees to get the shot while Angela Hawley and Carol Wall watches her. 5. The team: Back Row L to R. Angela Hawley, Tracy Kaempfe, Peggy LaRue, Carol Wall, Sherry Fowler, Kendall Brignole. Coach Buccheri, Lori Pemberton, Sharon Stew- art, Wendy McDaniel, Amy Yost. 6. Carol Wall sets the ball far. VOLLEYBALL 53 “Bump, set, spike, and to- getherness was our motto. We lived volleyball and our record proved it. We were 9- 2, the best winning season ever for our volleyball team.” Coach Buccheri FOR THE RECORD 6-6 Opponent Won Lost Pacific 1 2 Windsor 2 1 St. Mary’s 2 1 Valmeyer 1 2 Christian Academy 2 0 Windsor 2 1 Eureka 1 2 John Burroughs 2 1 Christian Academy 2 0 Pacific 1 2 Valmeyer 2 1 North County Tech. 2 1 3 54 VOLLEYBALL rVOLLEYBALLi JV - BEST SEASON EVER! This could easily be called Varsity Volleyball part two. Since both teams had the same kind of season - unmarkably well. Many of the J.V. players subbed as varsity players throughout the season, just showing an example of their versatility. Surprising everybody with a 9-2 record, these players are certainly ones to keep an eye on in the future. 1) Kathie Brignole bumps the ball, while Kim Monroe and Kelly Wondell awaits. 2) Michelle Steppig backhands the ball while Tina Booth awaits to cover. 3) Michelle Steppig bumping the ball. 4) Kim Bergmark bumping the ball over the net. 5) Kathie Brignole and Kelly Wondell going up to spike the ball. 6) The team: Back row (left to right) Tina Booth, Tammy Wendt, Cathy Moffat, Kelly Wondell, Kim Monroe. Front Row: (left to right): Coach Buccheri, Kathie Brignole, Mi- chelle Steppig, Kim Bergmark, Dawn Barnett VOLLEYBALL 55 ---VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL — The 1983 Varsity boys basketball season is just a memory now. What the team can remember is a season of wins, losses, and tough fights. To the seniors, the memories will mean a last season to play, to others it will mean a year of experience to better themselves for next year. The team ended the season with a 7-14 re- cord. FOR THE RECORD 6-13 OPPONENT HAWKS Bourbon 66 82 Grandview 36 60 Christian Academy 35 36 Country Day 62 35 St. Clair 68 56 Valmeyer 32 42 Windsor 76 62 St. Johns 62 37 St. Johns 55 54 Christian Academy 57 45 Christian Academy 47 44 North County Tech. 49 50 Prep South 52 42 Country Day 54 55 St. Johns 71 51 South County Tech. 46 43 Christian Academy j 34 46 Hancock 78 46 Country Day 68 48 “After the season like the last one it makes me remember a famous saying- There’s no place like home. In the words of E.T., we’re coming home next year.” Coach Wilhite ■'-'t 56 BOYS BASKETBALL 1. Tony Biondo shooting a free throw. 2. Scott Menley going up for a shot. 3. Paul Mormino shooting for a basket with Tony Biondo there for help. 4. The team getting up for the game by yelling Go, Fight, Win”. 5. Group: Bottom Row, left to right: Manager; Tim Fain, Tom Rauls, Rodney Barnett, Lee Jackson, Scott Nicholas, and scorekeeper; Lisa Miller. Top Row, left to right: Tony Biondo, Scott Menley, Paul Mormino, Allen Niere, Ken Daegle, and Coach Frank Wil- hite. 6. Rodney Barnett scoring 2 points for the Hawks. BOYS BASKETBALL 57 “The players handled ad- versity well, and they should be even stronger next year with a home court advan- tage.” Coach McGhee FOR THE RECORD 1-10 OPPONENT HAWKS Valmeyer 49 38 Valemeyer 35 30 Christian Acd. 37 34 South Tech. 44 34 Bourbon 66 53 Luth. South 80 34 J. J. S. 69 43 St. Johns 40 32 Hancock 51 34 Windsor 53 34 North County Tech. 55 36 58 BOYS BASKETBALL 1. Todd James going up for a jump ball. 2. Bill Hansel moving fast to make a basket. 3. A foul being called on number 32 Bill LaRue. 4. Thomaz Trevino scoring for the Hawks. 5. Group: Bottom Row, (1 to r) Manager; Tim Fain, Bill Han- sel, Frank LaRue, John Reynolds, John Cilbulka, and scorekeeper; Lisa Miller. Top Row, (1 to r) Thomaz Tre- vino, Todd James, Scott Rue, Coach Dan McGhee, Randy Fain, and Bill LaRue. r BOYS BASKETBALL -i J.Y. BOYS STAY TOUGH A tough year for both teams, the boy’s J.V. team kept trying even when most would give up. Even when they lost the Homecoming game, they kept up their spirit and cheered the Varsity team on to a victory. BOYS BASKETBALL 59 rGIRLS BASKETBALL- VARSITY CHARGES FORWARD Take on coach, seven players, mix in perserverence, talent, and a winning spirit, and you have this year’s Varsity girls basketball season. Guided by Coach Brent Gregston, the girls ended their season 17-4. The team was ranked ninth in the area at the end of the season. A dazzling season and a sparkling team adds up to a super year for Valley Park’s girls basketball team. FOR THE RECORD OPPONENT HAWKS Windsor Christian Academy Grandview Math and Science Fort Zumwalt Mercy South County Tech. St. Mary Principia Mary Institute Borgia Christian Academy Mary Institute Christian Academy Burrough Windsor Christian Academy New Bloomfield St. Elizabeth North County Tech. Burroughs St. Johns St. Johns 36 53 27 43 20 45 22 50 56 25 47 36 29 33 45 50 24 40 45 47 55 37 30 52 19 39 21 42 24 47 46 59 43 62 47 43 43 39 20 39 22 50 35 38 35 41 The girls never let the adversities they faced diminish their attitudes or determi- nation. The only re- gret I have is that I will never know just how good they could have been. Thank you girls for being true winners. Coach Gregston_______________ 60 GIRLS BASKETBALL 1. Angie Gorman moving down the court. 2. Angie Hawley jumping for the ball. 3. Kendall Brignole makes a free throw. 4. Peggy LaRue running to as- sist. 5. GROUP Standing (1 to r): Kathie Brignole, Loretha Tre- vino, Coach Gregston, Cathy Moffat, Angie Gorman. Kneel- ing (1 to r): Angela Hawley, Peggy LaRue, Kendall Brig- nole. 6. Kendall Brignole going up for a jump ball. GIRLS BASKETBALL 61 I thought we were in trou- ble before our first game with Windsor, when my players started asking me, “How do we know at which basket to shoot?” and “when are we on defense?”. So, I have to say, the most enjoyable moment of the sea- son was watching my play- ers romp over the Windsor Owls 38-10. - . Coach Nichols FOR THE RECORD 4-5 OPPONENT fj HAWKS Principia 28 22 John Burroughs 20 21 St. Elizabeth 46 10 John Burroughs 10 27 Mary Institute 31 7 Mary Institute 29 11 Windsor ▼jo 6 St. Johns 23 11 Windsor 10 38 62 GIRLS BASKETBALI r GIRLS BASKETBALL -i J.V. MOVES AHEAD Through a year of hardships and fun times this years J.V. girls basketball team certainly has shown raw tal- ent and spirit of persistance. Soon they will all be gradu- ating on to the Varsity team, and if the Varsity team isn’t strong enough now, these girls will certainly blos- som into a nonstoppable force. A great job by Coach Nichols and her girls. 1. Dawn Barnett shooting a free throw. 2. Amy, Dawn, and Sherry running down the court. 3. Sherry Fowler going up for a jump ball. 4. Wendy McDaniel going up for a jump ball. 5. Amy running down the court. 6. GROUP First row (1 to r): Michelle Seppig, Amy Yost, Dawn Barnett, Kelly Wondell, Wendy McDaniel. Second row (1 to r): Denise Behrens, Sherry Fowler, Carol Wall, Kim Bergmark. GIRLS BASKETBALL 63 This season was especially hectic, these girls were fan- tastic. They were real troop- ers, showed their enthusi- asm, and endurance. They tried to carry school spirit in our home games away from home. I found the season very enjoyable. Coach Dauster 2 64 CHEERLEADERS CHEERLEADERS SPIRIT OF V.P. The 1982-83 cheerlead- ing squad consisted of 2 seniors, 3 juniors, 3 sopho- mores, and 3 freshmen. The cheerleaders changed to a new look this season with the purchase of new sweaters, plus new blue skirts to alternate with the traditional orange and white ones. The cheer- leaders kept busy cheer- ing for both boys and girls basketball, in addition to selling fundraisers and giving pep rallies. Once again, the girls attended the NCA camp during the summer at Cape Girar- deau, Mo. They worked hard most of the day and into the night. The girls won 3 spirit sticks, 1 white, 3 red, and 1 blue ribbons. 1. The squad doing a hello cheer. 2. Kim Bauer Donna Workman showing team spirit. 3. The squad performing the cheer “Get Ready, Get Set . 4. Tracy Kaempfe moving to the beat. 5. Group: First Row: Donna Workman, Second Row, left to right: Darla Null, Julie Rauls, Tracy Kaempfe, Kim Bauer and Lori Pemberton. Third Row, left to right: Denise Staab, Robin Crites, Jill Meyer, Tammy Sansocie, and Kim Monroe. 6. Darla Null and Jill Meyer cheering the team on. CHEERLEADERS 65 BASEBALL BOYS WIN DISTRICTS The boys’ baseball team proved again that a slow starting season means championships galore. The boys took district championship at Meadowville versus Meadow Heights by a 5-3 margin. They went on in other games for state championship, but they lost to Chaffee, 12-2. FOR THE RECORD 9-10 OPPONENT HAWKS Prep South 3 6 Brentwood 8 3 Brentwood 9 2 Principia 9 6 John Burroughs 6 0 Country Day 7 1 Prep South 9 3 Valmeyer 8 4 Priory 9 13 Lutheran North 18 5 Valmeyer 111. 3 4 St. John 5 7 Christian Academy 1 11 Prep South 1 10 Maplewood 5 8 Meadow Heights 3 5 John Burroughs 2 3 Windsor 9 7 Chaffee •4 12 2 “This year’s base- ball team showed the ability to turn a slow start into a very strong finish. Having such a young ball club and being dis- trict champs should give us plenty of in- centive for next year.” -Coach Gregston- 66 BASEBALL 1. Tom Rauls, Scott Nicolas, and Tracey McDonald holding their District plaque. 2. Scott Nicolas pitches a winning game, 5-3. 3. Jay Moore leaps for the catch. 4. Jeff Hedrick up to bat. 5. Kneeling (1 to r): John Cusack, Rod Barnett. Billy Hansel, Jeff Meyers, Jay Moore, Tom Rauls, Julie Rauls, score- keeper. Standing: Tony Biondo, Scott Nicolas, Jeff He- drick. Ken Daegele, Kennie Stiles. Barry Hedrick. Jack Steele, Coach Gregston. 6. Rod Barnett diving for the ball. BASEBALL 67 i— SOFTBALL n BRINGS OUT THE BEST The 1983 softball team consisted of 5 seniors, 2 juniors, 2 sophomores, and 7 freshmen. The team does well ev- ery year, but this year the girls played tough. They took first place in the Valley Park Tournament held on May 21, and the Hawks ended their season with a 15-4 re- cord. For the seniors it will be a lot of great memories, for the rest it’s a season to beat next year. FOR THE RECORD 15-41 OPPONENT HAWKS North Tech. St. Josephs Valmeyer Villa Duchene So. Tech Valmeyer St. Clair Hancock John Burroughs Principia So. Tech Mary Institute Hancock Christian Acd. John Burroughs Villa Duchene 8 5 8 11 5 19 17 9 9 6 1 2 4 8 2 8 tf 16 10 14 10 12 14 11 10 24 10 29 27 14 7 13 11 “Thank you girls! for my 50th win, a plateau which I’ll al- ways remember. I ap- preciate a strong, no quit effort and will al- ways have a cham- pionship to help us re- member our year. Coach Wilhite 68 SOFTBALL 1. Kathie Brignole goes to tag someone out. 2. Cathy Moffatt pitching for the Hawks. 3. Kendall Brignole up to bat. 4. Peggy LaRue warming up. 5. Top (1 to r): Juli Walker, Amy Yost, Kim Bergmark, Renee Feeler. Standing (1 to r): Carol Wall, scorekeeper, Cathy Mof- fatt, Wendy McDaniel. Inside side door (1 to r): Peggy LaRue, Angie Gorman, Coach Wilhite, Tracy Kaempfe, Kendall Brig- nole. Inside front door (1 to r): Kim Monroe, Kim Bauer, An- gela Hawley, Sharon Stewart, Denise Staab, manager. 6. Amy Yost behind the plate as catcher. SOFTBALL 69 STUDENT LIFE BUSY WITH ACTIVITIES Page 70, top left - Billy Hansel shaving a balloon on spring field day. right- Debbie Fowler crowning Loretha Trevino at Homecoming. Middle - Angie Gorman bumping the balloon during fall field day. bottom - Dawn Barnett jumping rope during the Jump for Heart Jumpathon. Page 72, top left - Lisa Pemberton tieing the cape around Prom Queen. Lynn German. Top right- Tracy Kaempfe and Gene Wondell on Beach Bum Day of Spirit Week. Bottom right - Students at the Halloween Dance. ACTIVITIES 71 “PLAZA SUITE” PERFORMED The first act of this Neil Simon play presented by the Drama Club in the fall of 1982 dealt with the stress involved with vacationing with friends. Two couples go to a hotel to spend a vacation together. After numerous injuries and quarrels, they end up friends again, agreeing never to go on vacation with each other in the future. In the second act, a married couple is celebrat- ing their anniversary. The marriage was already dissolving, and the act ends with the husband leaving for an affair with his secretary. Karen Nash-Lori Blanton Gert-Nancy Neal Mort and Sam Nash-Tracy Fults Beth-Tracy Kaempfe Butler and Student-Butch Schaefer Lighting Director-Craig Dalrymple 72 PLAZA SUITE Homecoming court: (L to R) Jill Meyer es- corted by Tommy Rauls, Loretha Trevino escorted by Tony Biondo, Jacki Millea es- corted by Edward McDaniel, Sandy Smith escorted by Marty Quick, Kim Bauer es- corted by Jeff Hedrick. Upper left page 75. Debbie Fowler escorted by Tracey Mc- Donald, flower girl, Bobbie Jo Timmer- berg and crown bearer, Damon Triola. 74 Homecoming HOMECOMING TREVINO CROWNED QUEEN Homecoming was the first event after the flood that gave some indication that school life was returning to nor- mal. Even though the basketball games had to be held at Parkway South, school spirit was running high. The evening of Friday, February 4 started off at 6:00 p.m. with the J.V. Crusaders. The Hawks lost 37-34 in a very close game. The Varsity Hawks next took the court against the Varsity Crusaders. The Hawks scored a big win, 46-34. During half time of the varsity game, cheerleaders did a dance routine to the song “1999”. After the games, everyone headed over to our own cafe- teria, where the coronation and dance was held. The theme for the evening was “A Space Oddessy.” The stage was decorated by the cheerleaders with a large, gold half moon which served as the queen’s chair. After the court had walked down the aisle, the audience grew tense as the Student Council President, Angela Haw- ley, announced, “The 1983 Homecoming Queen is Loretha Trevino”. Debbie Fowler, retiring queen, placed the crown on Loretha’s head. After all pictures had been taken, the dance immediately followed with a disc jockey providing the music for the evening. Homecoming 75 Right: Scott Menley makes a pass with Barry Hedrick getting ready to assist in the background. Below: Barry Hedrick getting ready to make his move. Below right: Paul Mormino jumping for the ball with Tony Biondo ready for the action. 76 HOMECOMING Left to right: Denice Staab and Richie Bausch dancing to the beat. Tony Biondo and Wendy McDaniel share a slow dance. Anthony Evans and Angela Turner show their talent. Angela Hawley announcing queen candidates. Craig Dalrymple, Mrs. Jones, and Greg Spangler at the food table. Far left: Billy Hansel jumps for a basket. Left: Scott Rue, Bill LaRue, and Billy Han- sel fight for the ball. Below: Billy Hansel shoots a free throw with Kennie Stiles, Todd James, and Bill LaRue ready for the rebound. HOMECOMING 77 SPRING FIELD DAY SENIORS WIN Field day was held on May 20, 1983. This field day differed from others in that a king or queen was to be chosen from each class to collect pennies to pay for the trophies of the winners in their class. Many new events were also held, like the life-saver pass and the backwards race. The day ended with the seniors coming first, the juniors second, the sophomores third, and the freshmen fourth. 1 Pg. 78: Top L to R; Senior class in centipede race, Rita Coffman and Sharon Stewart in leapfrog race. Bottom L to R; John Marton and Kathie Brignole in the three legged race. Michael Cil- bulka and Peggy LaRue passing a life-saver. Pg. 79: Top; Seniors and Freshmen playing basket- ball. Middle L to R; The egg toss competition, Angie Gorman shaving a balloon. Bottom L to R; Kendall Brignole and Sharon Stewart arm wres- tling. Sophomore class in the centipede race. SPRING FIELD DAY 79 1983 JUNIOR SENIOR PROM MAY 7,1983 Pg. 80 Top row: left to right; Retiring queen, Lisa Pemberton escorted by Jeff Smith, Kim Bauer escorted by Tim Mosbach, Lori Blanton escorted by Ralph Simmons. Bottom row: left to right; Lynn German escorted by Jeff Terrill, Angela Hawley escorted by Bill LaRue, Cheryl Sidwell escorted by Ke- vin Shinkle. Pg. 81 Upper left: Lynn German being crowned 1983 Prom Queen. Lower left, Gene Wondell reading senior wills. Lower right, Jay Moore reading senior prophecies. PROM 81 PROM 1983 THE SPECIAL MAGIC OF “JUST ONCE” On May 7, 1983, many of the juniors and sen- iors and the school faculty shared an evening that will be in their minds forever. The memo- ries include the look of surprise on Lynn Ger- man’s face as she was announced queen, Jay Moore reading over the prophecies, and the dancing to the music by the D.J., Kevin McCar- thy, from KHTR radio station. 82 PROM Page 82, top: Lynn German getting the queen’s cape put on by Lisa Pemberton as Jeff Terrill and Jeff Smith watch. Page 82, bottom left: Steve Dunn, Jill Meyer, and Da- vid Halker on the dance floor. Page 82, bottom right: Jacki Milles and Ed McDaniel get ready for prom. Above: The court prepares to go down the aisle. Left: Angie German and her date pose for the camera. Bottom left: Gene Wondell and his date talk with some friends. PROM 83 AWARDS BANQUET HONORS THE WINNERS The Awards Ceremony held Thursday, May 26, replaced the traditional sports banquet. This year four extra groups were included in the program. They were debate, drama, hunt- er safety, and band. New this year was the showing of a 15 min- ute slide show. Throughout the year, Media students took color slide pictures at all the events. Slides of each group represented were synchronized to popular music. Master of Ceremonies Athletic Director Brent Gregston Volleyball Kendall Brignole Angela Hawley Peggy LaRue Boy’s Basketball Maz Trevino Rodney Barnett Billy Hansel Hunter Safety Cheerleading Kevin Ferguson Darla Null Rodney DuVall Kim Bauer 84 AWARDS BANQUET Girls Basketball Kendall Brignole Peggy LaRue Angie Gorman Debate Steve Dunn Renee Feeler Baseball Barry Hedrick Billy Hansel Tony Biondo (not pictured) Softball Kendall Brignole Kim Bauer Kathy Brignole Drama Tracy Kaempfe Band Kendall Brignole AWARDS BANQUET 85 GRADUATION FINISHED AT LAST On June 3rd, 1983, an era end- ed and a new one began. The Class of ’83 began the evening by exiting the front high school doors for their last time as stu- dents and finished the evening throwing their graduation caps into the sky as graduates. Ken- dall Brignole, valedictorian, and Cheryl Sidwell, salutatori- an, gave the traditional speech- es. Walt Mueller, 96th District Representative, was the guest speaker. Dr. John Cleary, su- perintendent, was presented with a plaque by the school board for his outstanding achievements in helping the school through the flood. This year’s graduation was held out- side for the first time because of the damaged gym. Afterwards, tears came down most of the graduates faces and congratu- lation hugs were plentiful. Valedictorian Kendall Brignole Salutatorian Cheryl Sidwell 86 GRADUATION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Curators of University of Missouri Kendall Brignole College Club of St. Louis ............Jacki Millea Lindenwood College ................Lisa Dalrymple Chamber of Commerce ...............Angela Hawley Missouri Baptist College .............. Kim Bauer Tracy Kaempfe Rippon College ....................Tracy Kaempfe Association of the U.S. Army ...... Angela Hawley Caroling Association ..............Lynn German Andy Smith Circle of Concern .................Gene Wondell American Legion Scholarship award . Kendall Brignole American Legion Americanism award .. Gene Wondell American Legion Citizenship award ... Laura Jessen TOP TEN 1. Kendall Brignole 6. Tiffany Padfield 2. Cheryl Sidwell 7. Kim Bauer 3. Lisa Dalrymple 8. Laura Jessen 4. Angela Hawley 9. John Wall 5. Jacki Millea 10. Gene Wondell AWARDS ASSEMBLY HONORS THE ACHIEVERS The awards assembly was broadened this year to include special awards given by orga- nizations outside the district. The Bar Associ- ation gave certificates for the students who participated in the Mock Trail. The University of Missouri at St. Louis Center for Economic Development gave certificates to the two teams from Valley Park that participated in the Stock Market Game. The district present- ed certificates to nine residents of Valley Park for their service to the school and Mayor Fred Palmer presented certificates to 18 students for their efforts in the beautification of Valley Park. At the assembly the American Legion presented two plaques; one of the Bill of Rights and one of the U.S. Constitution. Each department in the school recognized those students who achieved academic excellence. Plus one student was chosen from each in- structional area to receive the department tro- phy as the outstanding student. 1 1. Mike Schwartz receiving the Social Studies award from Mr. Wedel. 2. Cheryl Sidwell accepting her award for newspaper from Mrs. Zingrich. 3. John Wall about to receive the health award from Mrs. Buccheri. 4. David Williams, the outstanding Industrial Arts student and Mr. Seckman walking away from the platform. 5. Peggy LaRue is chosen the outstanding female P.E. student. Presenting the award is Coach Gregston. 6. Laura Jessen is congratulated by Ms. Knapp for being the outstanding art student. 88 AWARDS ASSEMBLY DEPARTMENT SPECIAL SPECIAL AWARDS AWARDS AWARDS Social Studies Bar Association of High Honors Mike Schwartz Metropolitan St. Louis Kim Bauer Language Arts for 1983 Mock Trial Kim Bergmark English-Julie Rauls Program Kathie Brignole Spanish-Kristin Shoup Rodney DuVall Kendall Brignole Speech-Laura Jessen Randy Fain Rita Coffman Year book-Jacki Miller Jay Moore Renne Feeler N ewspaper-Cheryl Nancy Neal Lynn German Sidwell Darla Null Billy Hansel Reading-Kevin Shinkle Karen Reed Frank LaRue Mathematics Jeff Seville Kim Monroe Rita Coffman John Wall Julie Rauls Science Kristin Shoup Cheryl Sidwell Karen Reed Michelle Steppig Keith Stiles Business Matt Touchon Tammy Wendt Cheryl Sidwell Home Economics Center of Economic District Winners Tammy Wendt Development for 1983 1983 History Day Music Stock Market Game, Renee Feeler f Kendall Brignole 100 teams competing Steve Dunn Art 13th place team Jay Moore Laura Jessen Jay Moore Andy Smith Health Angie Gorman John Wall John Wall Michelle Steppig Physical Education Rodney Barnett Perfect Attendance Female-Peggy LaRue 35th place team Kim Monroe Male-Kevin Shinkle Julie Rauls C.O.E. 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Valley Park, MO 314 225-5226 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 103 Best Wishes To Our Graduating Seniors VALLEY PARK NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Pursuit of Truth Devotion To Excellence Nature of Democratic Principals LIONS CLUB VALLEY PARK MISSOURI VALLEY PARK LIBRARY Congratulations Class Of “83” Librarians Janet Messerla Jeanne Smith 320 Benton 225-5608 Hours M-T-W-F 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Board Members Mr. Arlene McElwee Mrs. Betty Davenport Mrs. Susan Harris Mrs. Nancy Moore Mrs. Anna Wieda Mrs. Donna Rauls Mrs. Elaine Feeler Mr. Albert Johnson Mrs. Elmer Faine 104 COMMUNITY SUPPORT MONEY ORDERS BOLTE’S (fij Joodlimr 14 MARSHALL ROAD VALLEY PARK 225-5889 OVER 30 YRS. EXPERIENCE (314) 825 2149 REB 2253466 ADAM’S QUICK STOP St. Louis Boat Canoe Repair, Inc. BOAT REPAIR REPAIR MATERIAL 225-4880 324 St. Louis Ave. 7 a.m.-ll p.m. 220 BENTON ST. RICHARO MENLEY VALLEY PARK. MO. 63088 Fresh Meat Groceries Beer and Wine VALLEY PARK DRUG Phone 225-5123 228 Meramec St. Rd. Valley Park, MO. 63088 Excellent Records Are Kept For Your Insurance Tax Purposes STROTHKAMP BROS. DECORATING CENTERS Congratulations and Good Luck 627 Gravois Road 343-7887 704 Manchester Road 227-5225 1288 Clayton Road 391-8448 N D B L A S T 1 N G «priming — y .SPRAY PAINTING i| I «ANTIQUING • REPAIR WORK mnyt Cali for Free Estimate y° ' L ’tf 5-wII k’orfc Poster Paints Wallpaper Custom Draperies Custom Picture Framing Art-Craft-Supplies MANUFACTURED DY COUNTY FIXTURE CO. INC. 411 ST. LOUIS AVE. VALLEY PARK, MO. 60088 TEL. 314-225-0019 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 105 INDEX a� id Adams, Don 12 Barnett, Dawn 2, 24, 44, 46, 55, 62, 63, 70 Barnett, Rodney 22, 56, 57, 67, 84 Barnhart, Charles 24 Barnhart, Tammy 24 Bauer, Kim 3, 12, 39, 40, 44, 64, 65, 69, 74, 75, 80, 83, 84, 85 Bausch, Richard 20, 39, 40, 76 Bechtoldt, Ms. Diane 28 Behrens, Denise 24, 28, 63 Bergmark, Kimberly 24, 43, 54, 55, 63, 69 Biondo, Tony 1, 3, 21, 56, 57, 67, 74, 76 Blanton, Lori 4, 12, 15, 16, 18, 32, 80, 83 Booth, Tina 24, 25, , 49, 54, 55 Brignole, Kathy 24, 43, 52, 54, 55, 61, 78, 85 Brignole, Kendall 1, 5, 14, 32, 41, 42, 43, 52, 53, 61, 69, 79, 84, 85 Brookshire, Larry 24, 25 Brust, James 22 Trust Terry 13 Bryant, Mrs. Ann 35 Bucheri, Mrs. Marie 52, 53, 54, 55, 84, 88 Burton, Mr. David 28 Cambell, Mrs. Ruth 5, 30, 31, 49 Chadd, Denise 5, 20, 25 Chadd, Richard 24, 26, 43 Cibulka, John 22, 27, 59 Cibulka, Michael 13, 19, 39, 78 Cleary, Dr. John J. 1, 34, 84, 88 89 Clinton, Ms. Brenda S. 30 Coffman, Rita 20, 21, 42, 46, 78 Collins, Karen 24 Cotton, Chris 24 Courtney, Pat 13, 26, 45 Courtney, Robin 13 Crites, Robin 24, 25, 64, 65 Curtner, George 24, 43 Cusack John 1, 3, 24, 67 Daegele, Ken 5, 14, 57, 67 Dalrymple, Craig 22, 43, 44, 46, 72, 77 Dalrymple, Lisa 14, 28, 43, 44, 45 Dauster, Mrs. Merilee 64, 84 Duckworth, Lateshia 20, 46, 49 Dunn, Steve 6, 20, 27, 39, 106 INDEX 40, 44, 45, 47, 82, 85 Duong, Cang 22 Duong, Dzena 20 Duong, Mau 20, 27 Duong, Toung 22 DuVall, Rodney 6, 22, 45, 98 Earley, Toni 24, 47 Evans, Anthony 24, 28, 43, 46, 76 Fain, Randy 1, 3, 24, 43, 45, 59 Feeler, Renee 24, 43, 44, 45, 47, 69, 85 Ferguson, Kevin 14, 48, 84 Fowler, Sherry 20, 46, 53, 62, 63 Fridley, Mrs. Doris 1, 26, 27 Gagan, Mrs. Pat 35 German, Lynette 14, 71, 80, 81, 82, 83 Gorman, Angie 17, 20, 21, 29, 60, 61, 69, 70, 79, 85 Gouty, Mr. William G. 29, 41 Gray, Mrs. Shirley 35 Gray, Tina 24, 29 Gregston, Mr. Brent 60, 61, 67, 84, 85, 89 Grubb, Mrs. Jenna 32 Hackman. Mrs. Lorraine 26. 31, 40 Halker, Becky 22, 45 Halker, David 15, 82 Hansel, William 24, 43, 58, 59, 67, , 77 Hawley, Angela 2, 3, 4, 15, 18, 28, 40, 41, 43, 53, 60, 61, 69, 77, 80, 83, 84 Hayes, Mary 22, 71 Hedrick, Barry 1, 3, 5, 20, 21, 45, 76, 76, 84 Hedrick, Jeff 1, 5, 13, 15, 67, 74 Hopper, Michael 24 Huff, Mrs. Susan 26, 46 Jackson, Lee 1, 3, 21, 29, 57 James, Todd 25, 58, 59, 77 Jarrell, Rita 22, 49 Jessen, Laura 3, 15, 32, 89 Johnson, Mark 25 Jones, Scott 6, 22, 30 Jones, Mrs. Vicki 77 Kaempfe, Tracy 5, 7, 2, 3, 14, 16, 17, 18, 39, 41, 53, 64, 65, 69, 71, 72, 73, 85 Knapp, Ms. Denise 32, 41, 44, 72, 89 Kohler, Mrs. Doris 30 Kosash, Mr. John 35, 42, 47, 85 LaRue, Bill 22, 33, 43, 58, 59, 77, 80, 83 LaRue, Frank 25, 43, 59, 89 LaRue, Peggy 16, 41, 52, 53, 60, 61, 69, 78, 84 Lawson, Bruce 25 Layton, Kenneth 46 Levine, Mrs. Louise 8, 41, 28 Lucas, Georgia 4, 25, 45, 46 EhP Martin, Paula 31 Marton, John 25, 78 McDaniel, Ed 16, 74, 75, 82 McDaniel, Wendy 4, 22, 27, 33, 45, 46, 49, 53, 62, 63, 69, 76 McDonald, Tracey 1, 21, 74, 75 McGee, Dan 8, 58, 59 McKinnon, Tom 25 Menley, Scott 5, 13, 16, 56, 57, 76 Meyer, Jill 4, 6, 21, 29, 31, 39, 40, 65, 74, 82 Meyer, Jeff 25, 67 Millea, Jacki 1, 2, 3, 16, 26, 38, 39, 42, 74, 75 Miller, Mrs. Carol 28 Miller, Julie 22 Miller, Lisa 25 Moffatt, Cathleen 33, 55, 61, 69 Monroe, Kimberly 25, 43, 54, 55, 64, 69 Moore, Jay 1, 2, 3, 21, 28, 41, 45, 67, 81 Moreland, Scott 22 Moreland, Terry 31 Mormino, Paul 56, 57, 76 Morphew, Cheryl 22, 45, 66 Moeser, Mr. Ken 35 Neal, Nancy 17, 45, 46, 73 Nelson, Mrs. Jeanne 1 Nichols, Janis 62, 85 Nicolas, Scott 26, 56, 57, 67 Niere, Allen 1, 21, 57 Null, Darla 21, 30, 31, 45, 64, 65, 84 Osborn, Mrs. Dortha 27 Padfield, Tiffany 17 Parker, Tom 22 Payne, Cindy 22 Pemberton, Lori 3, 21, 38, 40, 52, 53, 64, 65 9� ? Quick, Marty 74, 75 Rauls, Julie 22, 41, 42, 64, 67, 67 Rauls, Tom 1, 21, 45, 46, 57, Shoup, Kristin 23, 28, 31, 42, 43. 46, 51 Sidwell, Cheryl 16, 17, 40, 41, 42, 80, 83, 88 Simon, Mr. Harry 32, 43 Smith, Andy 18, 45 Smith, Sandy 18, 74, 75 Spangler, Greg 23, 41, 46, 77 Spangler, Delinda 25, 45, 46, 49 Staab, Denise 23, 27, 44, 45, 46, 64, 65, 69, 76 Steele, Jack 23, 45, 46, 67 Steppig, Michelle 23, 45, 49, 54, 55, 63 Stewart, Lynn 18, 53 Stewart, Sharon 1, 21, 41, 42, 70, 78, 79, 69 Stewart, Allen 25 Stiles, Keith 1, 21 Stiles, Kennie 25, 67, 77 Thompson, Joan 19 Threadgill, Tim 23, 26 Welsh, Christine 25, 43 Wendt, Tammy 25, 43, 49, 55 Wilhite, Mr. Frank 56, 57, 69, 84 Williams, David 19, 88 Wilson, Kevin 25 Wondell, Gene 14, 19, 43, 71 81 83 Wondell, Kelly 25, 48, 54, 55, 63 Workman, Donna 3, 25, 41, 64, 65 Wrightsman, Ms. Peggy 1, 27 Yost, Amy 3, 23, 28, 52, 53, 62, 63, 69 Zingrich, Mrs. Barbara 1, 27, 39, 40, 88 67, 71, 74, 76 Ray, Angela 5, 31 Ray, Lisa 25, 26 Reynolds, John 25, 43, 59 Richardson, Vincent 25 Riggs, Tammie 33, 45 Rue, Scott 4, 25, 27, 59, 77 Rusert, Laura 25, 49 Sandifer, Gene 22 Sandifer, Mary 25, 49 Sansocie, Tammy 3, 23, 45, 64, 65 Schwartz, Mike 5, 17, 88 Seckman, Mr. John 30, 31, 88 Seville, Jeff 23, 45, 48 Sherrill, Mrs. Eileen 29 Shinkle, Kevin 23, 71, 80, 83 Short, Darla 23, 71 Shoup, Kevin 4, 15, 17, 18 Touchon, Matt 1, 3, 23, 27, 41, 45 Trevino, Loretha 1, 21, 30, 31, 33, 61, 70, 74 Trevino, Thomaz 59 Turner, Angela 25, 76 Varvel, Anglea 21 Vlahiotis, Mrs. Lana 1, 5, 27, 42, 46 Walker, Juli 23, 43, 69 Wall, John 1, 3, 19, 28, 41, 45, 88 Wall, Carol 4, 23, 45, 46, 49, 52, 53, 63, 69 Wedel, Mr. Philip G. 29, 48, 88 INDEX 107