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

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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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Rising water brings bad news A crisis always seems to draw people together. This came true when the school buildings were threatened by the rising water of the Meramec River. Students, teachers, administra- tion, and residents worked togeth- er to prepare for the rising waters. Memories of the devastating flood of 1982 when the district lost over 90% of its contents came to mind. The packing of books and sup- plies began as soon as reports of the rising waters came from the National Weather Service. Parkway South Senior High donated the muscle of their wres- tling team to help move band in- struments and equipment to high- er levels. By the end of the week all was packed and moved to higher grounds in case of water rising over the weekend. Fortunately, the water receded back into the banks of the river over the weekend without reach- ing the school. When students returned to school on Monday the job of un- packing and getting everything back in order began. It took a cou- ple days to get back to normal but all was safe. The water was 1 foot from crossing the road on Nov. 25. Lamont Justice and Shawn Overstreet moved a filing cabinet from Ms. Lycan’s basement room to the second floor of the high school. 77” I .. Sl7% i 77» i ixr ift j tgLPi

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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.