Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Assuming Responsibility . . . Getting the Job Done Mr. James Mundy, assistant principal at VHS, is responsible for the attendance office. His duties also include supervision of hall monitors and locker combi- nations, as well as sponsorship of the Student Council. Born in Otterbein, Indiana, Mr. Mundy grew up in Danville, Illinois. He received his B.S. and M.A. from Ball State Teachers College. He has also done graduate work at Purdue and Indiana University. His three children— Teri, Sharon, and Barbara— range from sev- enth to second grade. During World War II, Mr. Mundy toured most of Europe on foot with the infantry; his travels have taken him through most of the United States. Mr. Mundy is a member of the National Edu- cation Association, the Indiana State Teachers Associa- tion, the National Association of Secondary School Prin- cipals, and the local American Personnel and Guidance Association, of which he is secretary. He enjoys read- ing in his spare time. Mr. Alfred Henkel, VHS guidance director, helped students to wisely plan for the future. After consulta- tion and planning with each student, Mr. Henkel spent the summer scheduling and arranging the classes. Dur- ing the school year, he assisted students with choice of curriculum by administering various tests. He also aided seniors in choosing the correct college or career. Mr. Henkel was born in Amlin, Ohio, but his home- town is Fort Wayne, Indiana. He attended Valparaiso University, where he received his A.B., and Northwestern University, where he received his M.A. He is married and has two children. He served in the European Theater of Operations via the Sixth Armored Division. While he was there, he had the opportunity of visiting several foreign countries. Spare time interests include bowling, gardening, working in home wood shop, stamp collecting, and listening to semi and classical recordings on his hi-fi stereo. Mr. Thomas Roberts, industrial coordinator at VHS directs the education of students enrolled in industrial arts courses in the shop building. As Director of Build- ings for Valparaiso Community Schools, he supervises planning, construction, and maintenance of the system’s buildings. He is also supervisor of transportation. A native of Indiana, Mr. Roberts claims Redkey, in Jay County, Indiana, as both his birthplace and his hometown. He is married and has four children: Tom, Mark, John, and Sarah. He attended Ball State Teachers College, where he earned his B.S., and Iowa State College, where he received his M.A. Mr. Roberts taught industrial arts at VHS from 1943 to 1955, since which time he has worked in the administration office. During his spare moments, Mr. Roberts enjoys wood- working.

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Capable Administrators Supervise Mr. G. Warren Phillips, Superintendent of Valpa- raiso Community Schools, is responsible for administra- tion of policies set forth by the Board of Education. He also guides a curriculum improvement program, manages personnel and finances, and represents our community and state in educational societies. Although born in Fairfields, Iowa, Mr. Phillips grew up in the Valparaiso area. He received his B.A. from DePauw University and his M.A. from Indiana Uni- versity. He has also done additional graduate work at Purdue University and Columbia University. He and his wife have three children, George, Joan, and Nancy. Mr. Phillips is a member of the local Rotary Club and the United Fund Campaign. In addition he is a past president of the Indiana Superintendent Association and is now serving on the executive board of the Ameri- can Association of High School Administrators. He is the first Indiana educator ever to be elected to this board. Mr. King Telle, principal of VHS, is in his thirty-third year as a teacher or principal. Interested in all the academic, social, and athletic functions of VHS, Mr. Telle has always strived to attain and maintain the high- est standards of conduct and performance for the school. Born and raised in Salem, Indiana, Mr. Telle re- ceived his A.B. from Hanover College, and his M.S. from Indiana University; he has also done graduate work at Purdue University and Indiana State Teachers College. His two sons, Tom and Dick, are continuing their higher education at Indiana University. At pres- ent he is president of the Northern Indiana High School Conference, and a member of the Indiana State Athletic Council. He is a past president of the State High School Athletic Board and the State Principal Associa- tion. His community activities include membership in the Kiwanis Club and the Valparaiso City Council. During his free time, Mr. Telle relaxes with a good book or a stimulating round of golf. Mr. Telle and Mr. Phillips keep VHS standards high.

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Mrs. Patricia Mockler spends a good part of each day answering the phone in the Administration building. Efficient Secretaries Keep Offices Running Smoothly Mrs. Betty B. Price serves as Registrar and as secre- tary to Mr. Telle. She has traveled in most of the southern and western states. She enjoys knitting, read- ing, playing bridge, and watching television. Mrs. Janet W. Tofte serves as secretary to both Mr. Henkel in the guidance office and Mr. Mundy in the attendance office. She has traveled in most of the eastern and southwestern states. Among her hobbies are bridge, golf, and bowling. Mrs. Grace Rickard serves as financial secretary and as secretary to Superintendent Phillips in the Adminis- tration Office. She has traveled in New England and camped in the wilds of Canada. As hobbies she enjoys music, cooking, and camping. Mrs. Patricia Mockler also serves as receptionist and as secretary to Mr. Phillips. She has traveled through several of the United States. Her hobbies include bowling, volleyball, playing cards, fishing, and playing the piano. Mrs. Grace Rickard handles the general bookkeeping for the school system. Keeping up-to-date files in the guidance office is one of Mrs. Janet Tofte’s numerous jobs. 27