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

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District strives to overcome space problems Twice this year the Board of Education put before the voters proposals for capital improve- ments. The November 5th bond issue asked for $3.2 million, and the February 28th ballot con- tained a $2 million bond issue and a 50 c tax levy increase. “Valley Park School District is facing a critical need for addition- al classroom space,” said Dr. John Cleary. “The elementary enroll- ment continues to increase to the point that we are doubling-up in classrooms. Our secondary library is far below state requirements in space. Our use of the basement for classrooms is undesirable. They are damp and cramped, but we have no choice. Our award win- ning marching band practices in a windowless room that is acousti- cally poor. Board of Education has a strong commitment to correct the space problem.” As the pages go to press the Board of Education has an- nounced a $1,875,000 bond issue for the August 5th ballot. It will provide for 4 new classrooms in the North end of the high school, and 4 new classrooms and a new secondary library in the South end of the building. A new music wing is proposed behind the ele- mentary gym. “This is a “no frills” bond issue-the bottom line,” said Board secretary Mrs. Karen Berg- mark. Architect Charles Fawcett points out the new band wing behind the elementary gym to citizens of the community. Architect’s rendering of the Meramec building addition.

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On the instant replay board the Cards welcomed V.P. Fred Bird gives Margaurite Wilburn, a hug. A baseball game spells good times for community. Again this year, members of the community and school district headed for the ball part to cele- brate Valley Park Night at Busch Memorial Stadium and to watch the baseball Cardinals play. “I really look forward to this evening,” said Mrs. Donna Rauls, PTO president and district com- munity night organizer. Over 300 people from Valley Park attend, and we sit as a community in one section of the stadium. We all cheer really loud when they an- nounce it’s Valley Park Night.” Mayor Fred Palmer, Margaurite Wilburn, secretary to the mayor, Police Chief Dave Brown, and Linda Cantrell, PTO treasurer were introduced on the field and their pictures were flashed on the instant replay board. Fred Bird even gave Mrs. Wilburn a kiss. The Hawks marching band decked out in full dress, proudly represented the school as they played the National Anthem. “Of all the events at which the band plays, this is one of the most exciting because we played before more than 25,000 people.” said Tina Booth (12). I really like going to baseball games,” said Cathy Moffatt (12). It was a good game even though we lost. Tony Gwynn hit a ho- merun ball off pitcher Danny Cox that barely missed hitting Cathy Moffatt. “I saw the ball coming and knew it was going to hit me so I moved my binocular case in front of my face. The ball hit in the tier above me.” The homerun by Gwynn was matched with one by Jack Clark. “The cardinals are in a hitting slump, and I was glad to see Clark hit a homerun.” said Scott Rue (12). PTO President Donna Rauls, her husband Tom, and daughters Julie and Missy were just a few of the Valley Park residents who attended Busch Stadium on May 6. Band Director Harry Simon alerts the band to get ready to play The National Anthem.

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Dr. Robert C. Shaw, Missouri State Director of NCA, reads the faculty self evaluation forms. Dr. William Rebore, speaks to Mr. Gouty's class about being part of a large school. NCA evaluates The secondary program re- ceived its North Central Associ- ation (NCA) accreditation last March. As part of the membership requirement, a school must under- take a self study to identify its strengths and weaknesses. This culminates with a three-day on campus evaluation by a visiting team. “During the year every aspect of the school was reviewed. Person- nel, curriculm, instructional mate- rials, finances, services, activities, facilities, and the school and com- munity relationship were cov- ered,” said Mrs. Eileen Sherrill, district NCA coordinator. Twenty-six educators who made-up the visiting team arrived on campus Sunday afternoon, April 20, to begin the visitation. They met with committees, ob- served classroom instruction, and met with community members. The final day they prepared and gave exiting reports. “The reports show the programs are strong, and the staff is talent- ed and dedicated,” reported Dr. John Kosash. Paul Chrisler, director of Lutheran North Computer Program discusses the learn- ing activity that Karen Van- Buren is studying. Doris Fridley, chairperson of the Learning Media Sources committee discusses the me- dia budget with Jim Salle of Parkway South and A1 Sher- man of Crystal City High.