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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1987 volume:

______________ ______________________________ SIMPLY _______________________ Val-E-Vues Volume 46 Valley Park High School 356 Meramec Station Rd Valley Park, Mo 63088 (314) 225-4151 Steven Finder is one of the 161 students enrolled. People .4 Sonny Blevins studies before an English test. Academics . 32 Brady Weatherly earned a 5th place trophy in the .1- . 1 O Metro South Open Chess Tournament. _✓ lUkVO . Bryan Clay ran the 3.1 mile course in just under 20 Sports .50 2 Simply Good Times Time out for some fun When students have the free- dom to do whatever they want, how do they spend their free time? Some might choose to be at home and just relax while oth- ers spend their time skateboard- ing, eating, bicycling, hanging around with friends or...do- ing homework? Skateboards have really be- come popular again, said Jeff Miller. It's fun to think of places to go riding. McDonald's now offers good salads, said Dawn New as she Jennifer Walker, Cindy Moise, and Tim Fain wait in line. I hope Mrs. Fridley doesn't mind if I read the paper on the floor, said Claude War- ren. Simply Good Times 3 SIM Y 7 Pros and cons of a small school bc T School Valley Park High is classified as a 1A school because its 161 stu- dent enrollment falls into the 1A range which is 0-200 students. There are advantages and dis- advantages to a small school. feel that the best thing about a small school is that everyone here has a special kind of closeness. Everyone knows each other, said David Finder. Smaller class sizes and more in- dividual student attention are other advantages. We have a 12 to 1 student teacher ratio. This affords the teachers and stu- dents more opportunity to indi- vidualize, said Mrs. Lana Vlahio- tis. Small classes give teachers a chance to really know their stu- dents, said Mrs. Barbara Zingrich. I like Valley Park because you can do just about anything you want. There is very little competi- tion, said Cindy Cantrell. Want to be on Prom Committee? Just volunteer — your on! Or you want to play basketball or be in a club? You can do what you want. The only exception is base- ball and softball; more try out then there are uniforms. I talk with my friends who go to Park- way, and they don't get to do every thing they want. Eighty girls will try out for cheerleading and only 16 make it, said Tricia Barthel. Some of the disadvantages of a small school are that rumors al- ways abound. You can tell one person something and in 10 min- utes everyone will know, said Carolyn Sidwell. Another disad- vantage is that there is always difficulty in scheduling classes. In order to maintain a AAA rating the district must offer 60 V2 differ- ent classes; we offer 65 this year. Some classes are only offered one hour a day. I wanted to take sociology, said John Garza, but it was offered the same hour as chemistry, and I decided that chemistry was more important. Football, soccer and track are some of the major sports that we don't offer. We just don't have the numbers or facilities that those sports require, said Coach Brent Gregston. Every school has their advan- tages and disadvantages. But there's no doubt about it Valley Park High is simply the best, said junior Jennifer Walker. I liked wearing the sombrero donated by Cindy Cantrells' mom as much as the kids did. said Mrs. Natalie Fritts Mr. Small and Mr. Stokes plot their re- venge after the first basketball pep rally. Mrs. Lana Vlahiotis helps Alicia Jacobs with a question on Pygmalion during English lit- erature. 4 Simply The Best School Simply The Best School 5 Juniors bask in sweet success on field day “A landslide is the only way to describe the junior class victory on field day, said junior Jason Ja- cobs. “We were totally awe- some. I mean we worked togeth- er as a class and stomped the sophomores by 30 points. “We took first place in every event but the egg toss, said ju- nior Jeff Miller. “The balloon stomp was our specialty. No one survived the wrath of the juniors. The trick was in not blowing the balloons up too big. The smaller they are the harder they are to break. Class meetings were held first hour to organize the teams. “The seniors had an atten- dance problem. Not very many showed up, commented senior class president Jimmy Walker. “We wouldn't have finished in last place if we had had more play- ers. When Jennifer fell it was hard not to step on her,” said Melissa Hendrix. it was tough getting my grip in the wet ground, but we won. said Jimmy Walker. 6 Field Day Matching sweats was our way of show- ing spirit, said Cindy Cantrell I just kept hoping the egg wouldn't The balloon stomp was a killer on your break, said Andrew Williams ankles, said Kim Brown Field Day 7 8 Spirit Week Sophomores show most spirit Holly Meek really got into Alien Day. It was hard to tell it was Cindy Cantrell in the bee keepers outfit. said Sally Harring- ton dressed as Super Girl Toga Day is my favorite, its really wild, said Patty Poppe The idea of spirit week is to foster school spirit, unity and to have fun, fun, fun, said cheer- leading sponsor Linda Frestel. Every year the cheerleading squads sponsor such a week to kick off the sport's seasons. I think it's one of the best spirit raisers we have here. Dressing up makes you want to come to school and see how ridiculous the rest of the kids look, said cheer- leader Cindy Moise. The themes were: Monday - Hawaiian Day, Tuesday - Toga Day, Wednesday - Alien Day, Thursday - Yuppie Day, Friday - Orange Blue Day. The sophomore class was awarded a plaque for being the most spirited. They had the greatest percentage of students dress in costume. Spirit Week 9 Coronation gets late start Several days before home- coming, rumors were flying that homecoming was going to be canceled or the coronation would be moved to Saturday or the coronation was going to be held at 6:30 rather than after the basketball games. The problem centered around the fact that Karen and Patty were on the girls' basketball team and they were playing for first place in the St. John's tournament that night. “It was going to be such a tight schedule to get back and be dressed for the coronation when we didn't begin playing until 8:30. Mrs. Frestel and Coach Gregston were looking for other options for the coronation, said Patty. The inconvenience was felt by candi- dates Carolyn Sidwell and Shelly Van Hook who each had large numbers of relatives and friends planning to attend the corona- tion at 9:30. “I had relatives flying in from out of town and couldn't get here by 6:30, said Shelly Van Hook. After much dilemma the time was adjusted to start the J.V. at 6:30 instead of 6 p.m. J.V. boys beat St. Johns 57 to 38 and Varsi- ty tromped the lions 74 to 34. The boys game ended at 9:30 and the crowd had to wait an hour and fifteen minutes for the coro- nation to begin. The girls took second place. Because of the late hour, the homecoming dance was only held from 11 to midnight. The fee charged for admission was can- celled. Its fun to get all dressed up for dances because there are very few.” said Jenny German Lets go eat some pizza after the dance.” suggested Tammy Powell. Homecoming 11 Junior class changes tradition Alicia Jacobs was crowned queen at the Junior Senior Prom held Saturday evening. May 8, at the Ballwin Recreational Center. Cathy Moffatt, last year's queen, now a freshman at the University of Missouri at Columbia, returned to crown Alicia and to present her with a bouquet of roses. The junior class used the theme The future's so bright and decorated the room in black, white and silver. Everyone that attended the Prom received a memory book and a souvenir champagne glass. Black sung- lasses were also given and worn when the theme song, Future's So Bright I've Got to Wear Shades'', was played. This was the first year that the Junior Senior Prom did not fea- ture a dinner. The Junior class decided that since in previous years many students complained about the dinners, we would let everyone eat what they wanted before they arrived, said junior Jennifer Walker. Instead there was soda and hors d'oeuvres served. Also, senior wills and junior prophecies were posted instead of being read. I had a lot of fun. If Prom was the same thing every year, it would be boring, said junior Kurt Bergmark. ‘ Take My Breath Away' by Berlin was the most popular song, everyone danced, said junior Kurt Bermark “The sunglasses put some fun into the dancing. said junior Sally Harrington. 12 Prom Alicia Jacobs (12) escorted by Eddie Find- er. Edie Schwartz (12) escorted by brother Mike Schwartz. Kim Washington (12) escorted by Elphriam Todd. Diane Rucker(12) escorted by Randel Rus- sell. Carolyn Sidwell (12) escorted by Gerald Martin (10). Reigning queen Cathy Moffatt crowns 1987 Prom queen Alicia Jacobs. Prom 13 SIMPLY People 14 People Teenage Health Consultants Jim Walker and Patty Poppe speak to Coach Wil- hite's P E. class on stress management. Many students show outstanding achievements Students had a chance to show off many special talents both in and out of school. In October, Chris Chadd was the first Valley Park student to be- come a member of the Meramec Community College Orchestra. “I had never played in an orchestra before. It was really hard to ad- just to the new style of music, said Chris. During the school year Chris attended rehearsals every Wednesday, and appeared in four formal performances. Chris hopes to someday pursue a suc- cessful music career. In November, four students at- tended a seminar at the St. Louis County Health Department. This seminar certified Patty Poppe, David Finder, Jeff Miller, and Jim Walker as Teenage Health Con- sultants. Throughout the school year these four students gave speeches to a number of Valley Park classes. We gave talks on sexual responsibility, child abuse, stress management, and drug abuse, said Jim Walker, The most popular subject was stress management. Also in November, seven Valley Park students packed up and headed for the woods. Jim Mat- lock, Fred Palmer, Tom McKinnon, Timm Courtney, Jim Walker, Tim Fain, and Dan Ray cleaned their guns and set out to hunt deer. However, upon returning to school, only Fred Palmer and Jim Walker were able to boast of having shot deer. I bagged mine the first day out, said Fred. Most of the group is already looking forward to next year's hunting season, and hoping to bring home a deer each. On May 7, Karen VanBuren played in a charity basketball game to benefit Cardinal Glen- non Hospital for Children. The teams consisted of the top high school players from the city and county. Karen said, I was ex- cited to be chosen as one of the best. The game was a lot of fun, and it was for a good cause. All proceeds from the game went to Cardinal Glennon. Karen VanBuren glows with pride in her The happy hunters show off their re- Cardinal Glennon All-Star T-shirt. wards for the many long hours spent wait- ing in the woods. Chris Chadd waits patiently for the direc- tion to begin playing. People 15 r supER yea - Seniors require big buck: Dan Ray chose to wear a sweater for six of his twelve poses. It isn't cheap to be a senior! said Dan Ray. I thought my ju- nior year cost a lot with class rings, and prom but the expense of caps, gowns, announce- ments and color pictures puts a real dent in the wallet. The senior spending average is $60 for announcements and $150 for senior pictures. Class of- ficers chose the announcement design. We had a hard time deciding on them. Jostens had a large variety of styles. Getting a tri-fold over just a half fold was a unanimous choice, said Jim- my Walker, senior class presi- dent. I spent $80 for announce- ments, said Timm Courtney. I bought it all, a memory book, a gold key for my key chain, and 60 announcements. I have a big family. I hope I get a lot of pre- ’ sents at graduation. Senior pictures were a p’opu- „ lar Christmas present to grand- parents. “I liked having my named stamped in gold in the right corner of my wallet pho- tos, said Karlette Shields. 16 Senior Announcements SIMPLY Seniors Seniors not pictured Timm Courtney Roy Crites Kathleen DeRoy David Richards Karen VanBuren and Tracy Hannick both like Seventeen Magazine. Franklin Bobbitt Bryan Clay Kathy Halbert Tracey Hannick Rhonda Harris Alicia Jacobs Seniors Matt McKee Tom McKinnon Sheri Johnson I Edie Schwartz Karlette Shields Carolyn Sidwell Karen VanBuren Shelley Van Hook Jim Walker Kim Washington Pam Whitaker Seniors I have been looking to buy a car, but now I am seriously thinking about a career in the Army, and I won't need a car at least in the beginning. said Matt McKee Choices rt OME Should I stay or should I go? Seniors spend part of their year making critical choices. One of these is to go away to college or stay at home and attend a local school or to start a career. Students were evenly split in their choices. Half have decided to attend college. The other half chose to get a job or enlist in the military. Jimmy Walker has decided to stay home and attend the Uni- versity of Missouri-St. Louis. “I don't think I'm ready to go away. Besides Dr. Cleary told me UMSL has a good business school, and I'm interested in a career in bank- ing or in financial planning. “It is cheaper to stay home and go to school, said Tracey Han- nick who plans to attend Missouri Baptist College. “The cost of liv- ing in the dorms is more than I can afford. Diane Rucker hopes to attend Sanford Brown Business College. “I don't want to go away. To be truthful I'll miss my parents too much. I depend on them. They give me advice and remind me what I need to do. I want to experience life on my own, said Franklin Bobbitt. “I want to go away to Jackson State University in Jackson, Missis- sippi. They have a good baseball team, and I might have a good chance of getting a baseball scholarship. Bryan Clay expressed the same sentiments as Franklin. “I just want to be one my own. There aren't any problems at home. We all get along just great. I have cho- sen Bethany University in Kansas because they have a good sci- ence department. I don't know what I want to do, said Timm Courtney. “So I'm going into the Army and then let them pay for my college. “I just want to go to work and get some money, replied Alicia Jacobs. Senior Choices I advise you to take the SAT in De- cember. said counselor Nancy Hutchins to Jimmy Walker. Senior Choices 17 24 receive their diplomas In a ceremony lasting just under one hour, 24 members of the class of 1987 received their high school diplomas. Even though in numbers they made-up the small- est class in recent years, their ac- compolishments were notewor- thy. Jimmy Walker received the Uni- versity of Missouri's Curators four year scholarship. He also re- ceived a $500 VFW scholarship and the $800 Charles W. Frees scholarship. I plan to attend the University of Missouri - St. Louis in the fall and study finance, said Walker. “I am really looking for- ward to it. Karen VanBuren was awarded $4000 in athletic and academic scholarships from Baker University. ”1 can't wait to play basketball at 18 Graduation Baker. I love the game and for- mer VP student Kathie Brignole and I will be teammates, com- mented VanBuren. Timm Courtney, who will be at- tending Meramec Community College, received a $500 Circle of Concern scholarship. Annually the American Legion awards three medals to deserv- ing members of the class who ex- hibit qualities of the medal. Tra- cey Hannick received the medal for citizenship; Jimmy Walker was awarded the medal for scholar- ship, and Franklin Bobbitt re- ceived the Americanism medal. In addition to speeches by Walker and Aiple-Crites, state re- presentative, Walt Mueller, deliv- ered the commencement ad- dress. Because there were only 8 boys in the graduating class, the traditional seating of girls on the right, boys on the left gave way to three center rows of eight seniors each. Jimmy Walker, valedictorian, used the senior class motto, we are the finders, the seekers, and the conquerors. when he spoke to the graudates and their guests. Michele Aiple-Crites, saluatorian. was the first speaker of the evening. Board member. Mr. James Gregory, pre- sents Franklin Bobbitt with the American Legion medal for Americanism. Graduation 19 Junior Cindy Cantrell considers pur- chasing a skirt and blouse outfit from Lerner's while shopping at Chesterfield Mall. Rhonda Appleton Kurt Bergmark Kasey Boles Kim Brown Cindy Cantrell Chris Chadd Shanta Cotton Linda Davenport Tim Fain David Finder Trenay Gillard Sally Harrington Jason Jacobs James Matlock Aaron McElwee Jeff Miller Cindy Moise Gina Niere 20 Juniors SIMPLY Juniors Waitin' for the weekend Juniors cruise the social scene When juniors hear the word “weekend most immediately think of going out with their friends. Valley Park students can be spot- ted at a variety of places on the weekend. Some can be found at a nearby movie theater or shop- ping mall. Chesterfield Mall is a fun place to go just to look around and check out the guys! said Cin- dy Cantrell. Other kids may be seen piled in a car just cruisin' the scene. If you are seriously hunting down juniors, the best place to find them would be one of their seven favor- ite pizza restaurants. Pantera's would be the first place to look as it was the 1 class favorite. Gina Niere says, Pantera's is my favor- ite because I like the thick crust. Following closely were Pizza Hut at 2, and Imo's at 3. Domino's came in 4th with Little Caesar's right behind in the 5 spot. Jeff Miller likes Little Ceaser's because you get so many toppings. Last, but hardly least, 6th place was a tie between Ottie's and Two Nice Guys. What ever the weekend choice, V.P. students all agree it's impor- tant to make the most of them. So whether they end up at the mall, the movies, a pizza parlor, or just driving around, they always man- age to have as much fun as possi- ble before returning to school on Monday. Dawn New Fred Palmer Janet Polston Patty Poppe Dave Rose Trade Ruzicka Brad Tate Todd Terrill N i Not pictured Angela Bullock Debbie Collins Shelly Dust Bobbie Fowler Tyro Gillispie Lisa Glover Ronnie Pomerinke Pamela Woods Juniors 21 I never thought that picking out a class I've never eaten mostacolli and roast ring would be so complicated. said Tim beef by candlelight before. said Sally Fain. Harrington. 22 Ring Day Juniors dine by There always has to be some- thing to make a special event unique. Everything was going smoothly for the Junior Ring Day until the juniors walked in the din- ing room at Garavelli's for the lun- cheon and found there was a power failure. The ring day luncheon was quite an experience, said Cindy Cantrell, we got to eat our lunch by candlelight. The restaurant staff brought out extra candles and did their best to make it pleasant. Thank heavens the food had been “Having to make a speech in front of the whole school made my knees feel weak, said junior class president Aaron McElwee. “I'm really glad to have my class ring, said Chris Chadd. “I've never eaten at Garavelli's before, said Fred Palmer. Candlelight cooked before the power went off, said Doris Fridley, junior class sponsor and Ring Day coordina- tor, “I'm not sure what I would have done with 30 hungry stu- dents. Juniors paid $8.05 for the meal which featured salad, ham, roast beef and mostaccolli. The food was good, said junior class vice- president Dave Finder, I wish they wouldn't have run out of ham. I had a great time, said Gina Niere, It was a ring day I won't forget. Ring Day 23 Comic Look - dikes found Beetle Bailey, the Smurfs, Popeye, and many more characters can be found in disguise of students and staff. Brian Felgate said, Don- ald Jackson reminds me of Dennis the Menace be- cause he's always getting into trouble. Holly Meek reminds me of Olive Oil because she has such skinny legs, said Carla Sykes. “Mr. Burton looks like Papa Smurf whenever he wears his blue turtleneck shirt, said John Garza. I don't think I have skinny legs Mr. Burton. said Holly Meek. Marie Adams Florence Allen Tricia Barthel Lori Beardsly Anthony Carnell Julie Chadd Ray Crites Nona Curtis Anthony Davenport Amanda Evans Sandy Faulkner Brian Felgate Marchelle Ford John Garza Jason German Kelly Goodrich Jamilia Hamda Sharon Hutson 24 Sophomores SIMPLY Sophomores Clarinda Hutson Miles Jackson Dawn Jacobs Karen James Donald Jauernig Buffy Johnson Laura Johnson Lynette Johnson David Jones Raynard Jones Chris Kimball Jerry Lofland John Magre Gerald Martin Edie McCabe Chris Meyers Tanya Moore Stephanie Nicolas Veniese Pickett Misty Ritzert Reginald Rogers Vickie Shafer Michella Spangler Daniel Steele Korey Stiles Tabitha Stuart Carla Sykes Velescher Tutt Deanna Walker Brady Weatherly Not Pictured: Tori Holland Jennifer Lucas Holly Meek Andrew Williams Sophomores 25 J SIMPLY gP«J Andrea Abella Tonya Black Freshmen Sonny Blevins Jennifer Brockman Shelly Cain Gretchen Corpening Renee Crites Robert Crites Regina Davis Walter Day Elmaria Dinkins Steven Finder Daniel Fowler Chris Fromm Cindy Galler Jennifer German Tiffany Gray Angela Hasson Dionne Hawkins Melissa Hendrix Latacha Henry Thomas Hicks Nick Ivarone Donald Jackson Joe Jenkins William Johnson Larry Lewellen Ceolia Little Nicole Lovett Della McCabe Jerry McCabe Ray Mercer Geneva Pirtle Tammy Powell Joe Rose Tim Shafer Shirley Smith Kim Sykes 26 Freshmen Lookin' for lady luck Lottery brings hopes of cars and trips The idea of getting rich quick has been a dream of many for ages. States have enacted lotteries to generate revenue for treasuries, and people view this as a chance for a dream come true. For a few winners getting rich quick be- comes a reality. Freshmen class members have thought of many ways to spend lottery winnings. Sonny Blevins said, If I won the lottery I would travel around the world, buy a castle and a fancy car. I would save it for college and go on a trip to Europe. said Melissa Flendrix. Larry Lewellen said, I would buy clothes, an expensive car and have a BIG PARTY! Donald Jackson said he would buy a Porsche 9-11, a big house and go to Ha- waii. Joe Rose said that he would buy a Iroc Z-28, pocket the money and cruise around the world. I would go shopping, take a vacation and pay all my debts. said Elmaria Din- kins. Tammy Powell would travel to see an ocean and buy John a car. Joe Joe Rose, Sonny Blevins, and Tammy Powell check out the cost for a trip to Hawaii. Latoscha Tutt Suzanne Warren Tracy Weatherly Jim Wikin Kimberly Williams Not Pictured Darlene Alder Kelly Curtner Chris Earley Lisa Larkin James Mitchell David Russert Tim White Wayne Williams Freshmen 27 Campbell retires June 5th brought to a close the twenty-one year teaching ca- reer for Mrs. Ruth Campbell, home economics teacher. She spent twenty of the years at Val- ley Park. Her first year was at Sulli- van High School, Sullivan, Mo. I enjoyed teaching all facets of home economics from nutrition and food to child development. My favorite class was clothing. It was exciting to see students proud of the garments they made, said Campbell. Mrs. Campbell earned both a bachelors and masters degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia. She has 18 hours to- ward a doctorate degree from St. Louis University. Retirement is looking good to Mrs. Campbell. She plans to travel with her husband George and to visit her four children and two grandchildren. “I can't wait. George and I will come and go as we please. I also plan to volun- teer at Shaws Garden and weave on my own loom, com- mented Mrs. Campbell. I enjoyed teaching lisa Glover how to use the new serger sewing machine. said Mrs. Campbell Mrs. Sue Bell Ms. Eleanor Bernoudy Mr. David Burton Mrs. Ruth Campbell Mrs. Adelyn Cline Miss Brenda Clinton Mrs. Merilee Dauster Mrs. Linda Frestel Mrs. Doris Fridley Mrs. Kay Frisz Mrs. Natalie Fritts Mr. William Gouty Mr. Brent Gregston Mrs. Lorraine Hackman Mrs. Marlene Knobbe 28 Faculty Courage is spelled C-L-l-N-E Mrs. Adelyn Cline, language arts and art teacher, is quite a courageous lady. She spent the year battling the “Big C . “I was stunned. I couldn't be- lieve it. My first thought was that I've never smoked in my life, how could this be? This was Mrs. Cline's reaction after she had found a lump which was later di- agnosed as cancerous. The doc- tors told Mrs. Cline that if she didn't start chemotherapy imme- diately, she could only have six months to live.“It was a real shock to realize that I might die, continued Mrs. Cline. Once a month she had to check into St. John's Mercy Hospi- tal for three days of chemothera- py treatment. “It was just awful, I “No matter how bad things were, I always tried to smile. said Cline. don't know which is worse, the cancer or the side effects, con- tinued Mrs. Cline. “After the shock wore off, I made up my mind, I could not let this defeat me. I would continue to teach and stay active. My family, the faculty and administration, and the students were very support- ive. I am so grateful to them. “I couldn't believe she was so ill, said senior Karen Van Buren. “She looks so good. She handled it so well, I admire her. At the beginning of May Mrs. Cline had her final treatment in the series and was told that her cancer was gone. She should live a normal life. “It was great news. I'm so grateful this is all behind me, replied Cline. Mrs. Louise Levine Miss Dortha Osborn Mrs. Sandra Sagan Mrs. Rebecca Schroeder Mr. John Seckman Mrs. Eileen Sherrill Mr. Harry Simon Mr. Jim Small Miss Jeannie Spencer Mr. Dan Stokes Faculty 29 Board of Education: Mr. Joseph Harrington, President, Mr, James Gregory, Director, Mr. Charles Menley, Vice-President, Mrs. Pamela Wilson, Director, Mrs. Sharon James, Treasurer and Mrs. Karen Bergmark, Secretary. Dr. John Cleary Superintendent Dr. John Kosash Principal Members Honors were bestowed as ad- ministrative members Dr. John Ko- sash, along with elementary Prin- cipal Dr. Mary Menne, who were members of the first graduating class of the newly formed St. Louis Principals' Academy. The acade- my was designed to provide pro- fessional growth and to strength- en the educational participants' leadership. Mrs. Sharon James was recog- receive honors nized at the April board meeting for her six years of service to the Board of Education. Mrs. James did not seek re-election in April, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hendrix re- places her. In January, Mrs. Karen Bergmark graduated from the University of Missouri in St. Louis with a bache- lors degree in English and Spanish. Mrs. Bermark was also reelected to the board in April. 30 Administration And Staff Mr. Brent Gregston Athletic Director Mrs. Lana Vlahiotis Instructional Management Systems Coordinator Mr. Phil Wedel Desgregation Coordinator Mrs. Barbara Zingrich Public Information Coordinator Mrs. Nancy Hutchins Counselor Mrs. Ann Bryant. RN Nurse Mrs. Shirley Gray Secretary to Superintendent Mrs Patricia Gagan Secretary to Principal Mrs. Kathy Hawkins Assistant Bookkeeper Mrs. Mary Heinemann Bookkeeper Cafeteria Staff: Mrs. Ida Juergens. director. Mrs. Betty Boyer. Mrs. Helen Rue. Mrs. Margaret Vance, and Mrs. Levon Brown Maintenance: Mr. Andy Skaggs, Mr. James Cray. Mr. LeeRoy White. Mr. Vic White. Mr. Ron Jackman, Mrs. Nancy McKee. Mr Jim Bratcher, director. Mrs. Alice Schwartz Bus Drivers: Mr. Glenn Statler. Mrs Debbie Dalton. Mr. Virgil Wiebe. Not pictured Mr. Gil Harenda, Mr. Frank Wilhite. Mr. Andy Skaggs. Administration 31 Winners take all Many academic classes en- tered projects in various compe- titions and came out winners. The 1986 yearbook, with it's theme We're All in This Togeth- er , received a first place honor in the MIPA, Missouri Interscholas- tic Press Association competition. Local history students' 10 min- ute slide tape entry in media di- vision History Day contest took first place in districts. The contest theme was on the constitution. The student entry was entitled The rights and Responsibilities of the Executive branch; Thomas Jefferson's Dilemma. Thomas Jefferson was a strict constructionist, and he needed to find some justification that al- lowed him to make the Loui- sianna Purchase. Eventually he found the Elastic Clause which said the President has the right to make decisions he deems neces- sary for the good of the people, said Jeff Miller, Karen Van Buren took first place and Kathy Halbert took second in the St. Louis Christmas Carol Association poster contest. Their posters were on display at Plaza Frontenac for the month of December. Six industrial arts students' took 1 ratings at the Suburban Industri- al Arts Fair and went on to com- pete in the state competition. Wayne Williams, Jeff Miller, Kurt Bergmark, Jim Matlock, Dave Rose and Thomas Hicks entered their work against 129 other stu- dents from St. Louis and St. Charles counties. I was thrilled to think that my poster was really that good, said Karen VanBuren. 32 Simply Superior Academics “The 1986 yearbook was the best I've ever supervised, said Mrs. Zingich. Simply Superior Academics 33 f LcUMjMf} First timers produce book Whoever said yearbook is an easy class never took yearbook, said David Finder, a junior, and first time yearbook staff member. David was not the only first time member. In fact the whole staff was new. “I knew last year when I ' had all seniors on staff that this year would be tough. It takes a lot of thought, planning, and cre- ativity to produce a yearbook. It helps to have carry-over peo- ple, said Barbara Zingrich, advis- er. In the past the staff normally has one-half returning members to help and guide the newer ones. There is so much to learn about layout, design, writing copy, making it fit in the space available, counting headlines, and choosing photos, said Sally Harrington. It is frustrating to have to redo a page over and over. Jeff Miller, David Finder and Jennifer Walker along with Mrs. Zingrich attended the National Journalism Conference in Chica- go to learn what's hot and what's not in yearbooks. We had great time. I didn't want to come home, said Jennifer. “The conference was neat. Chicago was tremendous. The 40 block walk to the Sear's Tower was a killer. Happy Birthday. said Jeff Miller to David Finder as the yearbook staff celebrated David's 17th birthday with a pizza and cake party. It was hard to get the number design for the cover on the 3-R until I discovered I could trace it using the window light, confessed Gind Niere. Science lives Students in chemistry, physics, and biology have been spending more time in the lab face to face with the very principles and crea- tures that they would normally learn from a book. Upgrading the materials and supplies has been a number one priority of the science depart- ment, siad Mr. Jim Small, “I want students to have more quality time in the lab. Science should be a hands on type of class. The trend is to get away from the textbook and experience sci- ence. An egg hangs suspended in mid-air over a beaker in a demonstration of the laws of physical motion. During a reaction experiment chemicals are mixed and temperatures recorded. Science 35 Champions! Students in the VP history Class took part in a year-long project which centered on the area's great rivers. The class created a photo essay entry that received the Grand Champion Award. They also received a blue ribbon for their essay on river life. In the photo essay contest we entered four panels which were 4'X4' each. 'Evil is the Society That Fouls Its Streams' featured photos of water recreational fa- cilities and the results of the de- struction caused 'by pollution of the streams, said Mrs. Eileen Sherrill. I can tie a sailors knot on Janet's finger.’' smiled Kathleen DeRoy. Fred Palmer, Dawn New. Tracie Ruzicka. Jeff Miller, Janet Polston and Kathleen DeRoy are proud of those ribbons. 36 History COE COE offers students the oppor- tunity to work, earn a salary, and to get high school credit for doing so. According to teacher, Mrs. Rebecca Schroeder, it is thought to be the 'Best of Both Worlds.' “In COE students learn about the work world. They learn to fill out applications, how to dress for success, how to conduct them- selves in an interview, and how to get along with others, said Mrs. Schroeder. We explore different type of careers, the training needed. I work with students to find them jobs. Diane Rucker and Kim Washington believe that COE is the 'Best ot Both Worlds'. Having a job has been great experience and a lot of fun, said Kim Fowler. COE 37 Students find health fun It is important for students to become more health consious and health fair is an excellent way, said Mrs. Susan Bell. The activities included guest speakers from Weldon Springs Hospital who discussed substance abuse, chemical dependence, adoles- cent stress, and self esteem. Speakers from Palmer Drug Cen- ter and Vic Tanny were also heard. Students received a health packet and then proceeded to the stations to have their height, weight, skin fold measurements, vision and blood pressure taken and recorded. They were then reviewed and the school nurse Mrs. Ann Bryant would evaluate them for referrals. The St. Louis Dairy Council provided informa- tion on calcium needs and its re- lationship to osteoprosis. Logan College featured posture. The Care Unit booth with stress. The Life Crisis Services let students use a quiz board dealing with suicide, and the American Lung Assoc, had materials on the body. The Sports Medicine Clinic, De- partment of Justice, the National Council of Alcohol and DART (Drug, Alcohol, Rehabilitation and Treatment) hosted learning cen- ter booths. Many students found the health fair to be informative. Pam Woods said, thought it was really educational. I've never had a skin fold test before, it tickled a little, said Gina Niere. Having my finger bleed for a blood test made me nauesous, said Sharon Hutson. 38 Health Art made real Noted watercolor artist, Mrs. Chrystal Jackson, and her son, Chris, each demonstrated their own style of painting in two one hour sessions. It was really neat, said Kath- leen DeRoy.' l couldn't believe that they could put a painting to- gether so quickly. They made it look so easy. Mrs. Jackson has developed her own style of watercolor painting which she calls the De- materialistic Theory of Painting. The theory directs attention away from the concrete image of the subject and toward the eternal qualities of peace, har- mony and goodness. She chooses lakes, waterfalls, birds, flowers and shells to express those qualities. In addition to brushes, Mrs. Jackson showed the students how to use a trowel han- dle pallet knife, a single edge ra- zor blade, cosmetic sponges, salt in a shaker, and a spray bottle of water as tools in painting. While Mrs. Jackson created a seascape scene, her son painted from the same pallete showing his calligraphy style of painting. I hope of expand bringing trav- eling artist on campus next year. It helps to make professional art real to the students, said Mrs. Sa- gan. By turning your brush at different angles you can get different effects, said Chris. Fine Arts 39 Students awarded for academic achievements Every year in May the high school students are rewarded for good work at the academic awards ceremony. This event is looked forward to with enthusi- asm and excitement by all the students. There is always great support and praise for the win- ners. The awards ceremony is a sure sign of the end of another successful school year. I enjoy seeing my friends receive the recognition they deserve for their hard work, said junior, Fred Palm- er. The most fun is trying to guess who will win the awards in differ- ent subject areas, said junior, Jennifer Walker. The awards assembly is impor- tant because it tells the students that academics is as respected as well as athletics, said Mrs. Ei- leen Sherrill. These students received awards in the following subject areas: Mathematics Science Language Arts Social Studies Business Ed. Home Economics Spanish Lynette Johnson Ray Crites Sally Harrington Edie Schwartz Michelle Crites Jennifer Brockman Alicia Jacobs Industrial Arts C.O.E. Health Computer Science Reading Art Music lnst. Music Vocal Timm Courtney Jeff Miller Diane Rucker Jerry Lofland Karen VanBuren Kathleen DeRoy Rhonda Appleton Todd Terrill Dawn Jacobs Karen VanBuren receives the computer science award. Ms. Osborn receives a hug from a choked up Kathleen Deroy. 40 Awards Assembly Awards Assembly 4 SIMPLY 0«¥ Clubs bring students together For many students at Valley Park dubs are an important part of scholastic life. One of the more prestigious clubs at school is the National Honor Society. If a student has a 3.5 or better grade point aver- age and the faculty determines that he or she has exhibited out- standing qualities of citizenship, leadership, character, and ser- vice he is eligible for induction. This year five students joined the Honor Society. They were: Lyn- ette Johnson, John Garza, Jerry Lofland, Ray Crites, and Julie Chadd. Student council showed its ap- preciation to the faculty during National Teachers Week by sponsoring a luncheon for them. The meal was served in Mrs. Campbell's home economics room and included two deli style meat trays. The band, one the most active clubs, performed many times. They played the national anthem for Valley Park night at the busch stadium, when students and resi- dents saw the Cardinals beat the San Diego 6-4. They also played in many parades including the soulard Mardi Gras, and St. Pats Day at Rolla. John Garza has a flower pinned on by his mother during his honor society induction. Would you like a glass of lemonade Mrs. Fridley?, asked Dave Finder. The band gof in free when they played the National Anthem. Clubs 42 Simply Outgoing Clubs Simply Outgoing Clubs 43 Student Council Student Council was sponsored by Mr. David Burton and Mr. Wil- liam Gouty. StuCo met through- out the year to plan such events as field days and Homecoming. StuCo also helped the Junior class by raising money for Prom. Front row: Gina Niere. Jim Walker, Jenny German. Second row: Sandy Faulkner. Joe Rose, Ray Crites, Edie McCabe. Third row: Julie Chadd. Aaron McElwee. David Finder. John Garza. Mr. William Gouty, sponsor. Not pictured: Jeff Miller. National Honor Society The National Honor Society rec- ognizes members of fhe student body who have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average since entering high school. At in- duction ceremony in May, five sophomores were added fo the N.H.S. John Garza said, Becom- ing a member of the N.H.S. made me feel like all my efforts to work hard and make good grades were finally rewarded.” left to right: Mrs. Lana Vlahatiotis. spon- sor, John Garza, Jim Walker, Michelle Ai- ple-Crites. Jerry Lotland, Ray Crites, Dave Finder. Sally Harrington, Todd Terrill, Julie Chadd, Lynette Johnson. Sally Harrington passes on the light of knowledge to N.H.S. inductee-lynette Johnson. 44 I I Clubs Yearbook The Val-E-Vues staff, spon- sored by Mrs. Barbara Zingrich, worked hard to decide a theme, draw layouts, write copy, and take pictures all through the year to put together Simply the best book. Jennifer Walker. David Finder. Carolyn Sid- well. Sally Harrington, Jeff Miller, Gina Niere. Newspaper The eight member Valley Breeze staff meets daily to keep students informed of school events through the paper that is printed by the students each month. Karen VanBuren, Carla Sykes. Jeff Miller, Diane Smith, Carolyn Sidwell, Jim Walker, Fred Palmer. Spanish Club The Spanish club met periodi- cally throughout the school year. In April, the club took a field trip to Forest Park. They visited the pre- Columbian art exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum. They also vis- ited the St. Louis Zoo to see some of the Latin American animals that they had read about in class. Tricia Barthel, Mrs. Natalie Fritts. sponsor. Kim Sykes, Dawn New, Cindy Cantrell. Clubs 45 Science Club Science club is another newly formed club that met periodical- ly. Members went on a camping and hiking trip to Haun State Park near Farmington. They also did an eagle watch at Winfield Lock and Dam. Todd Terrill. John Magre. Roy Crites. Ve- lescher Tutt, Julie Chadd. Patty Poppe. and Jim Small. Chess Club Chess Club competed in many matches. Their biggest win was the Micheal S. Sarnoff Memorial Tournament where they claimed 5 trophies including a second place team trophy and one for the biggest upset. Brady Weatherly. Ray Crites, David Jones, Coach Jim Small. Jason Jacobs, and Jerry Lotland. Ray Crites plays at lunch to keep his skills sharp. 46 Clubs J_______ DECA DECA was a newly formed club this year for C.O.E. students. Some members of this club com- peted in a state contest and re- ceived placement in the top 30 for the Food Marketing Master Employee Contest, and in the top 10 for Full and Quick Service Res- taurant Contests. Diane Rucker placed 2nd in the Public Speaking event with a speech entitled “Marketing and its Role in World Trade. Laurie Gregory. Diane Rucker. Kim Wash- ington. Shelly Van Hook. Karlette Shields. Angela Cotton. Kim Fowler and Mrs. Re- becca Schroeder. Band Busy is the adjective for the band. “We are busy all year. said director Harry Simon, Be- sides two concerts, we marched in the St. Pat's Parade in Rolla and the Soulard Parade. 1st Row: Dionne Hawkins. Melissa Hendrix. Jennifer German, Jimmy Walker. Chris Kimball. 2nd Row: Marie Adams, Brian Whitney. Matt Hawkins, Lori Ford. Sally Har- rington. Scott Wood. Cindy Garza. Tracy Turner. Deanna Walker. 3rd Row: Lynette Johnson. Dean Prewitt. Gabe Wesson. Kelly Goodrich. Reggie Rogers, Dave Jones, and Todd Terrill. Let's close up that line. shouts Harry Si- mon. Clubs 47 I Computer Club Computer club members en- tered several contests on both the district and suburban level. The students worked on several projects designed by The Nation- al Apple Computer Club. The pri- mary emphasis of the club was to study computer graphic software and its application. They also made banners for fundraisers for Student Council. 1st Row: Rhonda Harris, Katie Johnson. Lori Ford. Angela Wideman. 2nd Row: Gabe Wesson. Earnest Black, Mrs. Louise Levine. Tracy Turner. 3rd Row: Joe Wondell. Kasey Boles, Cannon Kress. Chorus Chorus members practiced ev- ery day first hour and gave two formal performances. Front Row: Earnest Black, Rachel Conway. Maria Frederick. Thelma Gore. Tammy Powell. Middle Row: Mrs. Marlene Knobbe. Dawn Jacobs. Kim Sykes, Melinda Smith. Wendy Jacobs. Latoscha Tutt. Tracy Weatherly. Back Row: Bernard Jackson. Lori Beardsley. Carla Sykes. Tonya Black. Dee Cain. Cynthia Phillips. Iva Williamson. “I was a little nervous at first, but after the first verse I settled down. said Dawn Ja- cobs. 48 Clubs F.H.A. Clubs 49 History Club Valley Park History Club mem- bers worked on the year long Great Rivers Project and in the History Day Contest. The first pro- ject was a slide tape presenta- tion, Valley Park Playground on the Meramec. It was presented to the Meramac River Recreation Association, St. Louis Nursing As- sociation and other community groups. Students also served as jurors in a mock trial at St. Louis University. Amanda Evans. Janet Polston. Dawn New. Trade Ruzicka, Debbie Collins. Mrs Eileen Sherrill, Timm Courtney, Jett Miller and Kathleen DeRoy. FHA members served lunch to residents at the Senior Citizens Dining Center during American Education Week. Members also went Christmas caroling. Front Row: Deanna Walker. Dawn Jacobs. Edie McCabe. Holly Meek. Lori Beardsly. Renee Cntes. Suzanne Warren. Sandy Faulkner Back Row Lynette Johnson. Tri- sha Barthel. Cindy Galler. Jamilia Hamda. Kathleen DeRoy. Mrs Ruth Campbell, Jen- nifer Brockman. Shanta Cotton, Florence Allen, Sharon Hutson. Bobbie Fowler, Chris Chadd. Jett Miller. Fred Palmer, and Jimmy Walker prepare for the finals in the History Day Competi- tion. f Young teams show improvements Bryan Clay goes up for two. Jennifer Walker rounds first for a single. Tom McKinnon has a base hit on his mind. With the small number of sen- iors as returning players, the Val- ley Park sports' teams had to deal with some inexperience and lack of leadership. The varsity girls' basketball team had only one senior on the team. With two of the starters being freshman they amassed a 18-8 record including a district ti- tle. “The team has a bright fu- ture, said Coach Brent Greg- ston. The girls' softball team had only one senior but still managed a 12- 4 record including the Valley Park Tournament championship and the Tri-County Conference title. The boys' baseball team had only four seniors out of seventeen players, but with the young play- ers and a sprinkle of experience, the Hawks managed a second place finish in both the ABC League Tournament and the Dis- trict Tournament. The varsity boys' basketball team had three seniors, two of fhem starters. Senior Bryan Clay averaged 13 points a game and senior Franklin Bobbitt averaged 11 points a game. Franklin and Bryan will be hard to replace, said Coach Frank Wilhite. Simply Dedicated Sports 51 Varsity Coach Wilhite. Steve Finder. Donald Jackson. Larry Lewelien. Mike Yost. Gerald Martin. Jerry McCabe. Joe After running 3.1 miles, it really wasn't Rose as bad as I thought, said Gerald Martin. J V Back row David Finder. Aaron McEl- I was only concentrating on the finish wee. Dave Rose. Gerald Martin. Jerry line. said Steve Finder McCabe. Front row Coach Wilhite. Steve Finder, Jason Jacobs. Bryan Clay. Joe Rose. Cross Country Hawks qualified for State. Cross Country coach Frank Wilhite feels he coaches a special sport. He said, Cross Country is unique. It is a sport in which the last man to finish a run is often cheered. The constant challenge and the use of strategy in plan- ning the training and competition plus the close association that develops among the runners can provide great personal satisfac- tion. This was only the second sea- son for the sport at V.P. The prac- tice season began in early Au- gust when the temperature ex- ceeded 95 degrees. Thirty run- ners began the season but only twelve survived. Gerald Martin had the number one position on the squad. His fas- test time was 18 minutes 37 sec- onds for the 3.1 mile course. Steve Finder holds the number two slot. The team qualified for the state meet. They finished twelfth out of seventeen teams. I was disappointed in our placement in state. We were a much stronger squad then the re- cord shows. I personally finished 59th which sounds bad. but there were over 170 runners. said Da- vid Finder. Dave Rose and Aaron McElwee hope to continue running in the lead after the first two miles. Cross Country 53 Jennifer German falls to her knees to ex- ecute a bump that will keep the ball in play. Front row: Jennifer German, Kim Brown Middle row Dionne Hawkins, Edie McCabe. Deanna Walker. Melissa Hendrix. Back row Kim Sykes, Coach Lisa Gross, Trisha Barthel. 54 J.V. Volleyball J.V. volleyball shines with pride “This year's nine member junior varsity volleyball team did an ex- cellent job, said Coach Lisa Gross. Since all of the players were new to the sport. Coach Gross decided to use a strategy of consistent serves and precision bumping. “Coach Gross worked with us to help us gain the skills we needed to successfully complete our plays, said J.V. captain Tri- sha Barthel. The girls used the skills they learned in practice games with the varsity team. “By com- peting with one another, they were able to get a feel for what the regular season would be like, commented Coach Gross. The girls posted a season re- cord of 7-8. “This gives us a posi- tive outlook on what to expect from our varsity squads in the next few years, said Coach Gross. However, some of the girls feel that they don't deserve all of the recognition. Deanna Walker said, “I was really excited that our team did so well this season, but we can't take all of the credit. Coach Gross was always there to help us out and give us the extra support that we needed to win. The players are already looking forward to next season. “I had a lot of fun playing volleyball. I hope next season is just as good or even better than this one was, said Dionne Hawkins. With this kind of spirit and enthusiasm, it seems that the girls have a lot in store for volleyball next year. SCOREBOARD Opponents HAWKS Won Lost Villa Duchesne 1 2 Christian Academy 2 0 Brentwood 2 1 Valmeyer 0 2 Grandview 2 1 St John's 2 0 Westminster 2 0 John Burroughs 0 2 Christian Academy 2 0 Grandview Tournament 0 2 Valmeyer 0 2 St Mary's 1 2 St John's 2 0 Westminster 1 2 Grandview 0 2 Melissa Hendrix runs to bump the ball over the net and score a point for the Hawks. J.V. Volleyball 55 Varsity team plays better than record shows - After losing all of last year's var- sity starters, volleyball coach Lisa Gross and her players had their work cut out for themselves. She said said, My first year coaching was difficult because only 2 of my 12 players had any prior volleyball experience. With this in mind, coach Gross set one major goal, to develop a competitive team that worked well together. Although frequently reminded of the 13-2 record of the previous year's team, everyone's expec- tations for this season were high. SCOREBOARD Opponents HAWkS Won Lost Villa Duchesne 0 2 Christian Academy 2 0 Brentwood 0 2 Valmeyer 0 2 Grandview 0 2 St. John's 0 2 Westminster 0 2 John Burroughs 1 2 Christian Academy 2 0 Valmeyer 0 2 St. Mary's 0 2 St John's 0 2 Westminster 2 0 Grandview 0 2 As the third person on the play, Jennifer Walker successfully bumps the ball over the net. Jennifer Walker said, “We began the season believing we could win, and we played each game with that attitude. The girls spent many hours in practice to accomplish the goal set by coach Gross. By the end of the season, they had in fact be- come a well disciplined, competi- tive team. It is unfortunate that their season record of 3-15 does not reflect how well they played. After having played a total of 39 games, the varsity team lost 16 of them by a narrow 3 point margin or less. We tried hard and we had what it took to win. We came so close. said Gina Niere. Because there was only one senior player this year, next sea- son the team will not have to deal with a major loss of exper- , ienced players as it did last sea- son. As a result, spirits are already j soaring for varsity volleyball next year. Patty Poppe said, I look forward to beginning practice in the summer. It shouldn't take us long to pick up our skills and then start to build. 56 Varsity Volleyball Clarinda Hutson delivers a perfect serve and scores the winning point of the game Front row Jennifer Walker. Gina Niere. Cindy Moise. Middle row Kim Sykes. Dionne Hawkins. Jennifer German. Melissa Hendrix. Back row Coach Lisa Gross. Pat- ty Poppe Varsity Volleyball 57 The J V and varsity squads teamed up for Homecoming to cheer V IC T O.R.Y A few of the cheerleaders performed a dance routine between games to the song Dancin' In The Sheets . Cheerleading A tough season This is my third year of cheer- leading, and it is such fun. But never have we had such a tough season. said Cindy Moise. Just before their first pep rally, the cheerleaders were told that a new policy had been estab- lished to eliminate climb-ups from cheers. Dr. John Kosash, principal said, All cheerleaders are pro- hibited from using any form of pyramids or mounts during their practices or in game situations. The second problem arose when two members of the varsity squad left the team for personal reasons. The varsity squad then numbered only three cheer- leaders, and the junior varsity had seven. A decision was quickly made by sponsor Ms. Linda Frestel to promote two J.V. cheer- leaders, Amanda Evans and Julie Chadd, to the varsity squad. 'T was really excited to be a part of the varsity squad as a sopho- more. said Amanda, I didn't ex- pect to be able to cheer varsity until my junior year. Not only were Amanda and Julie happy to have been moved up, their new team mates were glad to have the added support they pro- vided. The third and final difficulty came when injuries hit the varsity squad. Cindy Moise fractured her arm, and Amanda Evans severely twisted her ankle. The two girls were put out of commission for the remainder of the season. However, there were teams to support and a homecoming coronation to put together. The girls pulled together to finish out the season. The varsity squad performs a hello cheer for the visiting team. Left to right Tammy Powell. Amanda Ev- ans. Sally Harrington, Julie Chadd. Dawn New, Tracy Weatherly, Edie Me Cabe. Marie Adams. Lori Beardsley Cheerleading Back row Kory Stiles. John Garza. Regi- nald Rodgers Coach Kevin Stiles. David Jones, Jerry McCabe. Mike Yost. Bottom row Donald Jackson, Joe Rose. Steve Finder. Jason German. Sonny Blevins. Jerry Lofland 60 Boys JV Basketball SCOREBOARD HAWKS Opponent 63 Martin Luther 36 24 Country Day 48 29 Hancock 48 38 Vaimeyer 31 32 John Burroughs 54 50 Westminster 63 38 Grandview 39 30 St John's 25 53 Martin Luther 27 43 Westminster 46 44 Prep South 34 32 Vaimeyer 55 51 Grandview 44 54 St. John's 32 37 Hancock 44 45 Bayless 50 42 Westminster 50 Boys achieve a .500 record Boys' J.V. basketball team set out to achieve a .500 record. For a team that went 5-16 the pre- vious season, had mostly inexperi- enced players and a new coach. .500 seemed to be out of reach. By season's end, the team's re- cord stood at 9-11. The games against Westmin- ster showed our improvement. In our first game against them we lost by 34 points. By the end of the season Westminster had to fight hard for a 3 point win and a 7 point one, said Coach Kevin Stiles. Six sophomores and seven freshman made up the team and each player contributed either on the court or with support from the bench. The starting five were especial- ly strong. David Jones was the key to the Hawks offense, scoring 235 season points. Reginald Rod- gers provided the inside muscle and intimidation on the boards, while Mike Yost provided the backup. John Garza began slow- ly, but ended the season with a solid performance on defense. I had an off year, but I'm glad I had someone like David Jones to back me up. I hope to have a better season next year.'', said John Garza. I felt confident for the points, because this was my better side. said Kory Stiles. I got a chance to use my hook shot.” said Mike Yost. Boys JV Basketball 61 SCOREBOARD The team begins their 20 minute workout before the game. Back row Aaron McElwee, David Finder. Dave Rose. Brad Tate, Coach Wilhite Kneeling Matt McKee. Bryan Clay. Frank- lin Bobbitt, Gerald Martin, Thomas Mar- shall. Matt Rose. HAWKS Opponent 77 Christian Academy 20 70 Grandview 59 67 Valmeyer 75 71 Prep South 44 51 Bourbon 70 80 Crossroads 61 45 Country Day 75 67 Jennings 74 48 Math and Science 70 52 Hancock 58 57 Valmeyer 64 70 John Burroughs 69 46 Westminster 43 50 Grandview 51 83 St. John's 40 78 Christian Academy 28 64 Prep South 50 88 Christian Academy 26 50 Valmeyer 74 70 Grandview 59 83 St. John's 40 38 Bayless 66 50 Westminster 56 76 Yeshiva 37 40 New Haven 64 Emotional control is the secret. Boys have break even season The boys' varsity basketball team completed it's fourth con- secutive winning seasop with a 14-12 win-loss record. The Hawks finished second in the Valley Park tournament and third in the Dis- trict Tournament. Coach Wilhite said, Emotional control is the secret to winning. The team played well, but they struggled with their emotions. “It was strange - we would play good one game and bad the next. said David Finder. It was a real up and down season. The Hawks were led by seniors Bryan Clay and Franklin Bobbitt who carried 13 point and 10 point averages respectively. Dave Rose led the middle game with a 13 point average, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocked shots per game. The forwards were David Finder and Claude Warren. I'm just so glad I got to play, said Bryan who along with Franklin and Claude are city transfer stu- dents. ea$V open ■ sa|d Promo eoC°c,eor Girls post best season ever The girls' J.V. basketball team posted the best season in the his- tory of the J.V. program with a 10-9 overall record. They also es- tablished a conference record of 3-3. Coach Lisa Gross was quite im- pressed with the team's success. She commented, Our most im- portant victory was against Westminster Christian Academy in the Principia Tournament. After losing to them in an earlier con- ference match, we applied an effective press and used preci- sion shooting to outscore them. We then advanced to the Championship game against Prin- cipia.'' Although the team placed second in the tourna- ment, the victory against WCA clearly proved the dedication, determination, and ability of this year's J.V. squad. Sandy Faulkner led the team in steals, averaging 4 per game, and in points averaging 9 per game. Lynette Johnson, another returning player, contributed greatly with her strong defensive positioning. Vaniese Pickett proved to be a pleasant surprise. Vaniese played the wing spot on offense and shot 38 percent from the field. She also led the team in free throw shooting percentages. Her quick shot on offense and her blocking and rebounding abilities on defense provided the consis- tency needed in a player to pull out victory. Coach said just keep your eye on the basket. said Sandy Faulkner. I knew she was going to foul me. said Marchelle Ford. HAWKS Opponent 23 Maplewood 27 18 Grandview 38 28 St. Johns 25 24 Principia 43 29 St. Mary's 26 24 Grandview 20 35 St. Johns 30 25 John Burroughs 28 43 Westminster 36 19 Principia 42 46 Mary Institute 15 46 Hancock 20 19 Mary Institute 11 44 Westminster 29 Back row: Christy Ritzert, Vaniese Pickett, Melissa Hendrix, Clarinda Hutson. Mar- — chelle Ford. Jennifer German. Coach Lisa Gross. Bottom Row: Dionne Hawkins. Lyn- ette Johnson. Sandy Faulkner, Jennifer “ Brockman. Girls J.V. Basketball 66 Gregston wants the team to set up a Rhonda Appleton looks to set up a 1-3-1 play against John Burroughs. Karen adds 2 more points to the 49 to 20 win against John Burroughs. 66 Basketball I owe my success to Coach Gregston. Varsity girls' capture two titles The girls' varsity captured the Tri-County Six Conference Cham- pionship and District Champion- ship at New Haven, and had a 7-1 conference record and an 18-8 season record. Many players gave outstand- ing performances. Karen Van- Buren broke several records. She became the all time leading scor- er at Valley Park. Rhonda Apple- ton was the leading assist maker and a top defensive ball player with 92 steals. Patty Poppe led the team in rebounds averaging 10.5 rebounds per game. Nicole Lovett was the point guard and contributed 6 points per game. Elmaria Dinkins became the lead- ing scorer by a freshman with 208 points and was the squad's sec- ond leading scorer. Elmaria said, I played for two years with St. Nicolas Catholic School and was their leading scorer. I owe my success at Val- ley Park to Coach Gregston, be- cause he gave me tips on my form. HAWKS SCOREBOARD Opponent 34 Bourbon 44 46 Windsor 42 50 Westminster 42 67 Crossroads 21 : 63 Christian Academy 24 41 Maplewood 43 43 Grandview 36 39 St. John's 33 33 Principia 49 39 St. Mary's 25 55 St. Mary's 22 32 Mary Institute 36 44 Christian Academy 30 53 Grandview 31 28 St. John's 50 49 John Burroughs 20 33 Westminster 25 35 Hancock 28 41 St. Elizabeth 43 37 Mary Institute 36 63 Hancock 26 27 Mary Institute 30 60 Westminster 25 69 Christian Academy 9 56 Wellsville 29 35 New Bloomsfield 73 Back row Coach Lisa Gross. Rhonda Ap- Elmaria Dinkins fended off two St. Mary's pleton. Patty Poppe. Karen VanBuren. El- players for two points in the third quarter maria Dinkins, Melissa Hendrix. Coach Brent Gregston. Kneeling: Nicole Lovett. Christy Rizert. Jenny German. Basketball 67 1st VP no hitter pitched The girls' softball team started the season with only five players who returned from last years 16-1 team. Every year I set goals for my teams ' said Coach Frank Wil- hite. This year was no exception. I wanted to win both champion- ships and 12 games. We were successful on both accounts. The girls added a few years to my life, but it was truly one of the most interesting seasons! We improved our overall record to 75 and 15 over the last five years and for that I cannot complain. The Hawks had excellent pitch- ing from freshman Melissa Hendrix and sophomore Sandy Faulkner. Melissa pitched the Hawks to the conference championship with an outstanding 11-0 no hitter. This was the first in Valley Park softball history. The Valley Park Invitational Tournament was held on the final day of the season. The girls won 6-5 in a thriller which ended with Jennifer Walker making a running stab at a line drive that could have convereted into a two run homer, but instead ended with a VP win. Hitting was the team's strong point. Stephanie Nicolas, Jennifer Walker, Melissa Hendrix and Jenny German combined for 140 hits out of 260 at bats which is .538 batting average. This includ- ed 108 runs scored. Carolyn Sid- well, the only senior, hit .571 dur- ing the last ten games of the sea- son. Freshman Dionne Hawkins and Kim Sykes hit approximately .450. Seven plays were selected to the Tri-County Six All-Conference team. Sandy Faulkner, Jenny German, Dionne Hawkins, Melissa Hendrix, Stephanie Nicolas, Caro- lyn Sidwell, Jennifer Walker. Back row Lisa Gross, Edie McCabe. Pam Woods. Dionne Hawkins, Deanna Walker, Jennifer Walker, Coach Wilhite, Stephanie Nicolas. Sandy Faulkner, Kim Sykes, Jenni- fer German, Melissa Hendrix. Misty Rizert. Middle row: Jessica Walker, Carolyn Sid- well, Becky Rauls. Bottom row: Cindy Garza. 68 Softball HAWKS Opponent won Christian Academy won Valmeyer lost Principia lost St. Clair won Westminister won Christian Academy won Martin Luther lost Valmeyer i won Hancock won John Burroughs won Villa Duchesne won Brentwood won Westminster lost Hancock won Valley Park Tourn. It's a tradition for a senior to be photographed with the district trophy. Carolyn Sid well had that honor. It's a winner, said Melissa Hendrix. Softball 69 ■ � HAWKS Opponent won Prep South won Christian Academy won Martin Luther (J.V.) lost Valmeyer lost ABC Tournament won Principia won St. John lost Westminster won Christian Academy lost Brentwood Tournament lost Valmeyer won Prep South lost Country Day won Westminster ! lost John Burroughs won Hancock lost District Tournament You con do it.” said catcher Claude Warren to pitcher Dave Rose. 70 Just two more outs and we'll have this game ' said Coach Gregston. Baseball Hawks win ABC tournament! The 1987 Baseball season came to a close May 20th when the Hawks were defeated 6-4 by New Haven in the championship game of the district tournament. The Hawks ended the year with a 12-9 record. I wanted to go to state again this year, said Frank- lin Bobbitt. It would have been a wonderful way to finish out my senior year. Even though the team won the Confernece title and District Tournament, they still exper- ienced a successful season which included back-to-back wins over Lutheran North and Lutheran South in the ABC Tournament be- fore losing the championship game to John Burroughs. Leading the team in batting was senior Franklin Bobbitt who hit over .500 for most of the year. Franklin was also the team's RBI leader with 28. Senior Tom McKin- non was the team's home-run leader with 5, with one of those being a grand slam. Freshman Mike Yost was the winningest pitcher with 4 victories. The Hawks placed 2 members on the 1st team All-Conference squad with Franklin Bobbitt se- lected as 1st team All-Confer- ence left fielder, and Claude Warren 1st team All-Conference catcher. In addition three players were chosen for the 2nd team All-Con- ference. Those players were Sen- ior Tom McKinnon selected as 2nd team All-Conference cen- terfielder, John Garza thirdbase, and Gerald Martin as shortstop. Back row: Coach Gregston, David Finder, Tom McKinnon, Mike Yost, Dave Rose, Brad Tate. Aaron McElwee. Claude War- ren, Kevin Stiles. Front row: Gerald Martin. John Garza. Chris Chadd, Larry lewellen, Franklin Bobbitt, Bryan Clay, Donald Jack- son. Jim Walker, Steve Finder. Joe Rose. Baseball 71 Competitors receive awards The close of the athletic season brought the annual activities banquet. It was a night for remi- niscing about games and plays, boasting of team accomplish- ments and thanking coaches, players and parents. The following varsity players re- ceived trophies: Band: John Phillips Sousa Award Jimmy Walker Chess: Most Outstanding Player Brady Weatherly Cheerleading: Most Spirited Julie Chadd Volleyball: Best Defensive Player DeAngela Jackson Best Offensive Player Jennifer Walker Sportsmanship Patty Poppe Boys' Basketball: Most Outstanding Players Bryan Clay Franklin Bobbitt Dave Rose Girls' Basketball: Most Outstanding Player Karen VanBuren Most Improved Player Patty Poppe Sportsmanship Rhonda Appleton Softball: Most Outstanding Players Carolyn Sidwell Melissa Hendrix Stephanie Nicolas Baseball: Most Outstanding Player Franklin Bobbitt Most Improved Player Tom Mckinnon Best Defensive Player Claude Warren Cross Country: Most Outstanding Runners Gerald Martin David Finder Dave Rose Coach Wilhite really taught me a lot about basketball since I came here my freshman year,” said senior Bryan Clay. 72 Sports Banquet The baseball team presented Barb Greg- ston with a plaque for being so support- ive. I'm happy that I received an award for the most improved player on the basket- ball team. said Patty Poppe. I was sad that this was my last sport's banquet. said senior Carolyn Sidwell. Sports Banquet 73 Support SIMPLY One great sub We've got a sub today. said David Finder. We won't have to do anything fourth hour. Wrong, commented Jennifer Walker, It's Mrs. Sweet. Mrs. Andrea Sweet is finishing her second year of substitute teaching and is in constant de- mand by the staff. I always ask for Mrs. Sweet to take my classes. I know the work I leave for stu- dents will get presented, said Mrs. Adelyn Cline. I don't have any trouble with the kids. Once they find out I'm a serious sub and not just passing through, they don't try to feed me stories. If I can keep them working and on task, everything runs smoothly, commented Sweet who moved to St. Louis from Detroit two and one half years ago because her husband was transferred with his job. “I average subbing 11 days out of a possible 20 per month, con- tinued Sweet. The last three months I have been kept busy between here and Kirkwood schools. In May I was called every day but two. The mother of two children ages 15 and 11, Sweet finds sub- stitute teaching fits her lifestyle. “By subbing I don't have to make a full time committment. If my children are ill or I want to play bridge, I just don't work, contin- ued Sweet. “I am looking for a full time position this fall. I wish Valley Park had a social studies position open. If I don't find a job. I'll be back next year. I enjoy working with students, said Sweet as she works with Brian Felgate. STROTHKAMP BROS. DECORATING CENTERS 612 Gravois Road 343-7887 704 Manchester Road 227-5225 1288 Clayton Road 391-8448 Porter Paints Wallpaper Custom Draperies Custom Picture Framing Art-Craft-Supplies 74 Community Support BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Joseph Harrington - President Mr. James Gregory - Vice-President Mrs. Karen Bergmark - Secretary Mrs. Sharon James - Treasurer Mrs. Pam Wilson - Director Mr. Charles Menley - Director BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1987 Community Support 75 Ray Dains 225-5284 DAINS DELIVERY Freight-Receiving-Service c o 8994 Manchester (rear) Brentwood, MO 63144 Bill Dains 962-9083 Mo. P.S.C. T12-990 BULK IN DUMP FROST ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. 54 Weldon Parkway Maryland Heights, MO JAMES PROUD TO BE A SPONSOR TRUCKING CO., INC. 9 Boyd Avenue Valley Park, MO 63088 Phone (314) 225-7820 Phone 567-4004 (314) 256-9110 SHOE CORNER Women's Brand Name Shoes ROSA M. SONG 70 Manchester Mall Manchester, MO 63021 STONEGATE PHARMACY 16 Stonegate Center Valley Park, MO 63088 Hours: Mon.- Fri.: 9 AM - 8 PM Sat 9 AM - 6 PM Michael B. Hitschler RPh 76 Community Support Spencer Kellogg Products icals NL Industries, Inc. 3rd and St. Louis Ave. Valley Park, MO (314) 225-5226 Community Support 77 THE VALLEY PARK COMMUNITY LIBRARY 320 Benton Street WISHES ALL STUDENTS GOOD LUCK AND HAPPINESS Janet E. Messerla - Librarian Norma J. Smith - Assistant Hours M-T-W-F 1 P.M. - 6 P.M. Thurs. 1 P.M. - 8 P.M. We are always here to help. 225-5608 “There is always a voice saying the right thing to you somewhere, if you'll only listen for it. Thomas Hughes The The Simply Best Book From Best Staff: Compliments Of GARY H. 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Since 1918 A PROFESSIONAL SALON FOR MEN WOMEN We use and recommend the complete line of Redken Products • style cutting shining high lighting • perms beard moustache grooming • coloring manicuring MICHAEL ANTHONY’S HAIR DESIGNS 1803 Hwy. 141 (at Vandover) 225-4336 For Residential Repairs Painting Vernon’s Your Man VALLEY DONUT AND CREAMERY 906 St. Louis Ave. Valley Park, MO 314 343-5574 (314) 825-4101 (314)225-5346 STONEGATE AUTO PARTS 225-3301 •28 Stonegate P'aza DAN RICHARDS Big Bend 141 Manager Valley Park MO 63088 68 S. Hwy. 141 Peerless Park, MO 63088 (314) 225-4466 1175 Jeffco Blvd. Arnold, MO 63010 (314) 296-7766 Community Support Good Luck to the Class of 1987 YOUNGS CHICKEN, FISH SHRIMP RESTAURANT 212 Meramec Station Road 225-6677 Dine in. Carry out. Catering YOUNGS DAIRY MART 202 Meramec Station Road 825-2174 Ice Cream and Sandwiches 86 Community Support $ ERHARD AMANN R. Ph. | 225-6657 BECKETT LAUNDRY 8c CAR WASH 2 Beckett Plaza Valley Park. MO 63088 225-8481 Amann's Valley Park Pharmacy 228 Meramec Station Rd. at Vance Road JOAN'S BEAUTY SHOP Congratulations Class of '87 4 Beckett Plaza Valley Park. MO 63088 825-4606 Mm t am rl l lmr « i Lr,T_T WLy CA PCT • TH.I • VINYL • ClRAMIC • MABOWOOO • WINDOW TBtATMlNTS • INSTALLATION SERVICE • RESIDENTIAL 225-8350 COMMERCIAL DAN BREWER 208 Mer� m c Station Rd Valtay Part. Mo 63088 Frank J. Clancy IV Proprietor Meat Market 647 TREETOP SHOPPING CENTER SULPHUR SPRING AND BIG BEND 391-4841 STAR VIDEO 15 Stonegate Center 225-8350 Mon. - Fri. Fresh meats 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Smoked meats Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fish 8r poultry SSeoo uAe Wou £iA jVioe 37vt n jfA FINE FURNITURE DISCOUNTERS PAGE AND LINDBERGH HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM PHONE: 427-4200 VALLEY PARK HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sat. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PHONE: 225-3666 Community Support 87 BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1987 VALLEY PARK PTO Mary Abdelmalek - President Linda Cantrell - Vice President Eileen Sherrill - Treasurer Mary Lou Knox - Secretary VALLEY MATERIAL READY MIXED CONCRETE LADDER COMPANY MANUFACTURERS WOOD AND ALUMINUM LADDERS VALLEY PARK, MISSOURI 63088 201 Marshall Valley Park, MO 63088 Ready Mixed Concrete Building Material i Phone: 314-225-5186 Sales Shipping 88 Community Support VALLEY HEAT TREAT Bulk Sixth St. Louis Avenue Valley Park, Mo. 63088 225-5222 Diesel Propane Gasolines Cylinders K-1 Kerosene Home Heating Best Wishes To Our Graduating Seniors VALLEY PARK MISSOURI NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Pursuit of Truth Devotion To Excellence Nature of Democratic Principles Community Support 89 Index Abella, Andrea 26 Adams, Marie 24, 47, 59 Allen, Florence 24, 29 Amann's Pharmacy 87 Appleton, Rhonda 20, 67, senior Ballwin V.F.W 80 Barthel, Patricia 24, 45, 49, 54 Beardsley, Lori 24, 49, 59 Beckett's Car Wash 87 Bell, Sue 28 Bergmark, Kim 10 Bergmark, Sharon 30 Bergmark, Karen 30 Bernoudy, Eleanor 28 Black, Tanya 26 Blevins, Sonny 1, 26, 60 Board of Education 75 Bobbitt, Franklin 62, 71, senior Boyer, Betty 31 Boles, Kasey 20 Bratcher, Jim 31 Brewer Flooring 87 Brockmann, Jennifer 26, 49, 65 Brown, Kim 7, 20, 54 Bryant, Ann 31 Burton, David 28, 35 Cain, Shelly 26 Campbell, Ruth 28, 49 Cardinal Electric 83 Carnell, Anthony 24 Carol House 87 Cantrell, Cindy 7, 9, 20, 45 C8tD Service 83 Chadd, Chris 20, 23, 49, 71 Chadd, Julie 24, 44, 59 Clay, Bryan 1, 10, 52, 62, senior Cleary, John 30 Cline, Adelyn 28 Clinton, Brenda 28 Collins, Debbie 22. 49 Corpening, Gretchen 26 Cotton, Angela 47, senior Cotton, Shanta 20, 49 Courtney, Timm 10, 49, senior Cray, James 31 90 Index Crites, Michelle 44, senior Crites, Renee 26, 49 Crites, Robert 26 Crites, Ray 24, 44 Curtis, Carla Curtis, Nona 24 Cusack, John 10 Dains Delivery 76 Dalton, Debbie 31 Dauster, Merilee 28 Davenport, Anthony 24 Davenport, Linda 20 Davis, Regina 26 Day, Walter 26 DeRoy, Kathleen 49, senior Dinkins, Elmaria 67 Dr. Herman Grumke 83 Environmental Land Scaping 83 Evans, Amanda 24, 49, 59 Fain, Tim 3, 20, 22 Faulkner, Sandy 24, 44, 49, 65, 68 Felgate, Brian 24 Fenton Supply 80 Finder, David 20, 34, 44, 45, 62, 71 Finder, Steven 1, 26, 44, 52, 60, 71 Ford, Marchelle 24, 65 Fowler, Danny 26 Fowler, Kim 47, senior Frestel, Linda 28 Fridley, Doris 28 Frisz, Kay 28 Fritts, Natalie 28, 45 Fromm, Chris 26 Frost Electric 76 Gagan, Pat 31 Galler, Cynthia 26, 49 Dr. Gary Shanker 78 Garza, John 24, 44, 60, 71 Gelbach 89 German, Jason 24, 60 German, Jennifer 26, 44, 47, 54, 57, 65, 67, 78 Gillard, Trenay 20 Godley, Mark, senior Goodrich, Kelly 24, 47 Gouty, William 28, 44 Gray, Shirley 31 Gray, Tiffany 26 Gregory, James 30 Gregory, Laurie 47, senior Gregston, Brent 28, 67, 68 , 71 Gross, Lisa 54, 65, 67, 68 Hackmann, Lorraine 28 Halbert, Kathy senior Hamda, Jamilia 24, 49 Hannick, Tracy senior Harenda, Gilbert 31 Harrington, Joseph 30 Harrington, Sally 9, 20, 22, 44, 45, 47, 49 Harris, Rhonda senior Hasson, Angela 26 Hawkins, Dionne 26, 47, 54, 57, 65, 68 Hawkins, Kathy 31 Hendrix, Melissa 6, 26, 47, 54, 57, 65, 68 Hinnemann, Mary 31 Henry, Latasha 26 Hicks, Thomas 26 Hutchins, Nancy 31 Hutson, Clarinda 25, 65 Hutson, Sharon 24, 49 Ivarone, Nick 26 Jackson, DeAngela senior Jackson, Donald 26, 52, 60, 71 Jackson, Miles 25 Jacobs, Alicia 10, 13 senior Jacobs, Dawn 25, 49 Jacobs, Jason 20, 52 James, Karen 25 James, Sharon 30 James Trucking 76 Jauernig, Donald 25 Jenkins, Joe 26 Joan's Beauty Shop 87 Johnson, Lynette 25, 44, 47, 49, 65 Johnson, Buffy 25 Johnson, Laura 25 Johnson, Sherry senior Johnson, William 26 Johnny Mac's 81 Jones, David 25, 47, 60 Jones, Raynard 25 Joseph Finder Bricks, Co. 82 Juergens, Ida 31 Kimball, Chris 25, 47 Knobbe, Marlene 28 Kosash, John 30 Kwik Kopy 79 Larry's Donuts 82 Levine, Louise 29 Lewellen, Larry 26, 52, 71 Liberty Sand Blasting 83 Like New Shoe Repair 83 Little, Ceolia 26 Lofland, Jerry 25, 44, 60 Lovett, Nicole 26, 67 Magre, John 25 Marshall, Thomas 62 senior Martin, Gerald 25, 52, 62, 71 Matlock, Jim 20 McCabe, Della 26 McCabe, Edie 25, 44, 49, 54, 59, 68 McCabe, Jerry 26, 52, 60 McElwee, Aaron 10, 20, 23, 44, 52, 62, 71 McKee, Matthew 62 senior McKinnon, Tom 71, senior Meek, Holly 8, 49 Menley, Charles, 30 Meramec Valley Bank 84 Mercer, Ray 26 Miller, Jeff 2, 20, 34, 44, 45, 49 Mitchell, James Moise, Cindy 3, 20, 57 Moore, Tanya 25 Morris, Lamonte senior Meyers, Chris 25 New, Dawn 3, 21, 45, 49, 59 Nicolas, Stephanie 25, 68 Niere, Gina 10, 20, 34, 44, 45, 57 Osborn, Dortha 29 Palmer, Fred 21, 23, 45, 49 Pickett, Vaniese 25, 65 Pirtle, Geneva 26 Polston, Janet 21, 49 Poppe, Patty 9, 10, 21, 57, 67 Powell, Tammy 26, 59 PTO 88 Ray, Dan 10, senior Richards, Dave senior Ritzert, Misty 25, 68 Rogers, Reginald 25, 47, 60 Rose, Dave 10, 21, 52, 62, 71 Rose, Joe 26, 44, 52, 60, 71 Rucker, Diane 13, 47, senior Rue, Helen 31 Ruzicka, Trade 21, 49 Sagan, Sandra 29 Schroeder, Rebecca 29, 47 Schwartz, Edie 13, senior Schwartz, Mike 13 Seckman, John 29 Shafer, Tim 26 Shafer, Vicky 25 Shamrock Meat Market 87 Sherrill, Eileen 29 Shields, Karlette 47, senior Shoe Corner 76 Sid well, Carolyn 10, 13, 34, 45, 68 senior Simon, Harry 29 Skaggs, Andy 31 Small, Jim 29, 35 Smitty Auto Body Shop 80 Smith Shirley 26 Sno Cap 80 Spangler, Micheila 25 Spencer, Jeannie 29 Spencer Kellog 77 Star Video 87 Steele, Daniel 25 Stiles, Kevin 60,71 Stiles, Korey 25, 60 St. Louis Boat Canoe Repair 80 Stokes, Dan 29 Stonegate Auto Parts 85 Stonegate Pharmacy 76 Strothkamp 74 Stuart, Tabitha 25 Sykes, Carla 25, 45 Sykes, Kimberly 26, 54, 57, 68 Tate, Bradley 21, 62, 71, 96 Terrill, Todd 21, 44, 47 Tower Music 80 Traffic, Control 81 Tutt, Velescher 25 Tutt, Latosha 27 Valley Donut 8 . Creamery 85 Valcour Printing 81 Valley Heat Treat 89 Valley Park Library 78 Valley Material 88 Va'ley Park Missouri National Assoc. Valley Park Sunoco 82 VanBuren, Karen 10, 45, 67, senior Vance, Margaret Van Hook, Shelly 10, 47, senior Vernon's 85 Vlahiotis, Lana 29, 31 Watling Ladder 88 Walker, Deanna 25, 47, 49, 54, 68 Walker, Jennifer 3, 21, 34, 44, 45, 57, 68, 69 Walker, Jim 6, 44, 45, 47, 49, 71, senior Warren, Claude 3, 21, 71, senior Warren, Suzanne 27, 49 Washington, Kimberly 13, 47, senior Watson, Robert 21 Weatherly, Brady 1, 25 Weatherly, Tracy 27, 59 Wedel, Phil 31 Whitaker, Pam senior White, Andrew 25 White, Roy 31 White, Vick 31 Wiebe, Virgil 31 Wilkin, Jim 27 Wilhite, Frank 52, 62, 68 Williams, Andrew 7 Williams, Kimberly 27 Williams, Richard 25 Willis, Virginia 27 Winfield, Kimberly 27 Woods, Pamela 68 Wyatt's Upholstery 83 Yost, Mike 27, 52, 60, 71 Young's 86 Zingrich, Barbara 29, 31 Index 91 SIMPLY Times Never a dull moment could be the way to describe 1987. Faith in President Reagan was challenged in the Iran contra af- fair. Its alleged that he knew that the profits from the sale of arms to Iran were being illegally divert- ed to the Nicaraguan contras. Who keeps baby M? Mary Whitehead agreed to be surro- gate mother for a fee of $10,000. After the child's birth she refused to give up the baby girl. After a long term court battle, the baby's father, William Stern, was given legal custody. The Voyager aircraft success- fully flew around the world in 11 days piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeanna Yeager. For the people who like to go fast, the speed limit was upped to 65 M.P.H. in unpopulated areas. In New York, The Statue of Li- berty's 100th birthday was cele- brated with song, dance and fire- works. Mrs. Liberty was freshened up with a $69 million renovation. The constitution celebrated its 200th anniversary also. The Mets won the World Series 8-5 over Boston in seven games. Len Bias, a basketball superstar for the University of Maryland died of an overdose of cocaine shortly after signing a contract with the Boston Celtics. In the St. Louis area, all the Kroger Supermarkets were closed and then re-opened as National or Schnucks. Accused of womanizing. Democratic Senator, Gary Hart, was forced to end his presidential campaign. The worlds population reached 5 million. Television ministry was rocked when P.T.L. leader, Jimmy Bakker was accused of using church funds to silence a woman he had an affair with. Notable people who died this year were: Desi Arnez, Liberace and Cary Grant. The Voyager really facinated me. said junior Debbie Collins 92 Simply Complex Times PRICE BUSTERS — Swatch watch .............$35 Big Mac ............... $159 Movie Ticket ............ $5 Big Gulp ...........69 cents Yearbook ............... $22 Pack of Gum ........47 cents Class Ring ............ $175 Video Movie Rental ..... $2 Large Domino's Pizza ... $10 Hershey Bar ........40 cents Spiral Notebook ... 79 cents Ice Cream Cone .. 75 cents Prom Tickets ........... $10 Hair Cut ................$15 Hair Perm .............. $35 Compact Disc ........... $15 Pqlo Cologne ........ $26.50 Guess Jean Jacket .. $50 to $75 Taco Bell Soft Taco ... $1.09 Basketball Ticket .....$1.50 '87 Corvette ....... $37,000 The popularity of car sunglasses have risen over the past year Let's go Krogering will never be heard again as Kroger closed in St. Louis. Simply Complex Times 93 All work As the school year draws to a close many students start looking for summer jobs and those who already have jobs look to pick up extra hours. I needed a summer job. said Gina Niere. I started in April to avoid the end of the school rush. I really like working at National. ''Finding the right job — I think is the hardest thing to do, said Cin- dy Cantrell. I want one that pays well and is fun to do. Work- ing at Six-Flags is fun but it only pays minimum wage. I love working at Six-Flags, said Sally Harrington. It's not real- ly like work. There are so many different people to talk to each day. I just stand around in the USA section and make change for people to play games. It has to be simply the best job. I just can't seem to find the right job for me, said Cindy Cantrell. Most people prefer paper bags to the plastic, said Gina Niere. Simply Making Money 95 Acknowledgement The 1987 Val-E-Vues staff would like to express thanks to people who con- tributed their help. Mr. Warren Klawiter, Josten's St. Louis representative, and his secretary, Mrs. Doris Busch, offered tremendous support. National School Pictures took the of- ficial senior portraits and underclass pictures. They provided the staff with black and white film. Senior class paid for the four page color tip-in section. A special thanks to all teachers for permitting all the class interruptions and allowing staff members time out of class to work on the book. Avant garde type was used throughout the book. Body copy size was 10 point and caption copy was 8 point. Gina Niere designed the cover. The book sold for $22 and was sched- uled for distribution in late September. In Memoriam Bradley Wade Tate June 18, 1970 - May 23, 1987 Brad Tate, a member of the junior class, died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident that happened earlier in the day. He came to Valley Park High in his sophomore year. Brad 15 was an active member of the basketball and baseball team. 96 Acknowledgement In Memoriam