Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Tree of Knowledge Permanently encased in stone and overlooking the north and south of the campus are symbols of the tree of knowledge. The various parts of the tree symbolize som e particular phase of edu- cation. The trunk represents education. The branches depict every kind of learning. Included are branches of Pure and Applied Mathematics; Natural. Physical, and Social Sciences; and Practic- al, Fine, and Language Arts. Each branch divides into other specialized fields. For example, language arts separates into twigs of English, Spanish. German, Latin, and every language known to man. The leaves represent the lifeline of the tree; without these the tree cannot live, grow, and prosper. The leaves are the teach- ers, historians, mathematicians , authors, and other men of know- ledge. The fruits of the tree symbolize each individual ability and aim. The tree signifies education and man’s mind, both of which if tended properly will produce excellent fruits. Each individual tree has been planted and given nourishment, but at this stage of our education it has just begun to grow. The trunk, branches, twigs, and leaves must be given an opportunity to develop into mature fruits. 3

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VHS Broadens Its Scope of Knowledge upper center left The year of 1963-64 might be called The Year of Improvements.” One of these devel- opments was the landscaping of the center courtyard and the laying of a gravel walk. This project was sponsored by the Student Council. upper center right Mr. Dixon performs an essential task at VHS. The maintenance staff keeps the school and grounds in good order so that an atmosphere conducive to study will prevail. upper right Kay Dowdell searches through her economics text to find the answer for a question put forth by her instructor. One of the most important experiences of high school education is learn- ing to find knowledge for one’s self. middle left During the summer, the science depart ment began the installation of its new chemistry and physics laboratories. Their completion in Oc- tober made available to the student the latest in equipment and facilities and assisted him in the clearer conception of the sciences. middle center Taking time out from a day of rigorous studies, VHS students relax in the south breezeway during their lunch hour. middle right Judy Bowman and Barb Harvey cooperate in preparing for a welcoming party in honor of incoming sophomores as new members of the various organizations. Although gaining know- ledge is of primary importance at VHS, fel- lowship is also a significant phase of a stu- dent’s education. lower left This fall there was also much work to be done in the chemistry laboratory before its com- pletion. Each group unit and individual locker had to be stocked with the necessary chemicals and equipment. After school the labs were left open for further experimentation by the espe- cially interested students. lower right Mrs. Brunicon and Mrs. Walsh are kept busy preparing daily meals for the over 500 VHS students and teachers that eat hot lunches at school. 4