Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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Early Phases of Knowledge are Initiated in the Classroom upper left Steve Johnson is all attention while one of his classmates gives a speech. The skills learned in this room will help the graduate throughout his later life. upper center Very different from the speech classroom, but as important is the choir room where Mr. Hurst strains for just the right note as his or- ganization strives to reach perfection in its offerings. upper right Gesturing for emphasis, Mr. Gaston tries to clarify a point in the study of social studies. VHS students spent innumerable hours in the study of the required social studies courses in classes such a these. middle left Chuck Brookover and Bob Armstrong confer on a point of an assignment during a library study hall illustrating that two heads are bet- ter than one. In some cases the library was used to continue the honor study hall program for VHS students. middle center In a study hall period, Tom Copper conducts a scientific experiment” in blowing bubbles to prove that the “learning devices” are not limited to paper, pencil, and textbook. middle right Totally engrossed, Marty Steinbach listens while a complicated physics concept is ex- plained. The learning that takes place in the science classrooms is elaborated to result in a significant contribution to the future. lower center The typing classroom is the scene of many frustrations and accomplishments as students learn to type themes or business forms for fu- ture school work or careers. lower right Symbolizing the diversity of classrooms in high school, Andy Fitzer works on a surface grind- er. The industrial arts workshops are becom- ing increasingly important to this country’s industrial future. 6