Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Faculty Guide the Youth of Today . . . Mrs. Dolores Bauer was born in Streater, Illinois, but she considers Valparaiso her hometown. She re- ceived her B.A. from the University of Illinois and has done graduate study at the University of Wisconsin, Iowa University, and Valparaiso University. She teaches English and Spanish, sponsors the Nurses’ Office and is sophomore girls’ counselor. Mrs. Bauer has three girls, Linda, Jane and Susan. She has traveled in most of the fifty states. Her hob- bies are music and flower gardening. Mr. Dale E. Ciciora was born in Valparaiso, and considers it to be his hometown. He received his B.S. from Valparaiso University, and M.S. from Indiana University. Mr. Ciciora teaches history here at VHS, and also coaches the junior varsity basketball team. He is married and has two children. During the summer of 1961, Mr. Ciciora had the opportuni- ty of attending a basketball clinic in Long Island, New York. His hob-, bies include athletics, yard work, and gardening. 28 Mrs. Mary Edna Bowman was born in Valparaiso and has lived here most of her life. She attended Val- paraiso University, but received her A.B. and M.A. degrees from the University of Chicago and did gradu- ate work at the University of Colo- rado. She serves as a Latin and English teacher and sponsors Cadet Teachers and F.T.A. Married to J. E. Bowman, she has two children. Her main hobby is growing African violets— without too much success. Burton L. Conkling was born in South Whitley, Indiana, but consi- ders Valparaiso to be his hometown. He attended Winona, Manchester, and University of Iowa, where he re- ceived his A.B. and M.A. degrees. His position on the faculty is that of English and speech teacher; he also sponsors the Dramatics Club. His wife, also a teacher, and he have two children. Mr. Conkling’s hobbies in- clude dramatics, listening to classical music, gardening, and working on machinery. Mr. William Brinker claims Dray- ton Plains, Michigan, as both his birthplace and hometown. He at- tended the University of Michigan where he received his B.A. and M.A. in history. Besides leaching U.S. History and Economic Geography, Mr. Brinker also sponsors the Hi-Y and Projection Club. While serving in the Armed Forces, he was stationed in Frankfort, Germany, for 18 months. His main hobby is swim- ming. Miss Florence W. Craig was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Her hometown is Harrisville, Pennsyl- vania. She received a B.S. from Slippery Rock Teachers College, and an Ed.M. from the University of Pittsburgh. She has also attended the University of Wisconsin, the American Academy of Rome, and Ball State Teachers College. Miss Craig teaches English, directs Audio- Visual work, and sponsors Y-Teens and Projectionists.

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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

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the Leaders of Tomorrow Mr. Roy Ellis Brown was born in West Lafayette but considers Lafa- yette his hometown. He graduated from Purdue where he received a B.S. degree. He did graduate work at Western Reserve and Ball State where he earned his M.A. Mr. Brown teaches English and is advisor of the Valenian. He and his wife have lived in Kokomo, Terre Haute, In- dianapolis, Cleveland, Alexandria, and now Valparaiso. In his spare time Mr. Brown enjoys oil painting, tape recording, and photography. Mrs. Carol Derner hails Evansville, Indiana, as both her birthplace and hometown. She attended Indiana University where she received both her A.B. and MA. in library science. She serves as librarian, presides over honor libraries, and sponsors all the student librarians. Mrs. Derner finds enjoyment and relaxation in reading books of various types, play- ing bridge, and traveling with her husband. Mr. Marvin Robert Cain was born in Valparaiso and has lived here all his life. He attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and Indiana University where he received a B.S. degree. Mr. Cain teaches art and is junior class sponsor. He is married and has two children. Having served in the Korean War, Mr. Cain has traveled through both Korea and Japan. In his spare time his hobbies are golf, art, ponies, and traveling. Mr. Glen Ellis was born in Gary, Indiana, but considers Valparaiso his hometown. He received his B.S. at Valparaiso University, did graduate work at Purdue University, Indiana University, and rec eived his M.S. from the University of Illinois. He is a teacher in the Mathematics De- partment and is official scorekeeper at VHS basketball games. He and his wife have three girls, Laurie, Les- lie, and Linda— (Li L 2 Ls). Mr. Ellis’ hobbies are athletics and play- ing drums. Mrs. Donna Galzacorto was born in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, and considers it to be her hometown. She attended California State College, California, Pennsylvania, Indiana State College, Indiana, Pennsylvania, where she received her B.S. degree. Mrs. Galzacorto is a member of the Business Department, teaching busi- ness English, typing, and shorthand. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, knitting, and playing piano and or- gan. Mrs. Margaret Filipowski was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, but consi- ders Valparaiso her home town. Hav- ing attended Indiana University and Valparaiso University, she holds an A.B. degree. She is married to Steph- en J. Filipowski, Jr. Mrs. Filipowski teaches English, does guidance work and sponsors Pep Club and the Cheerleaders. She has traveled in most of the 50 states. Her hobbies are swimming, photography, ice skating, bridge, and records. 29