Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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In cooperation with the government during World War II the students of V H S quietly line the halls for an air raid practice in 1943 V ' H S students drive their horseless carnage to school in 1943 Dressed in dusting caps, the home economics class of 191 3 prepares a meal over small gas burners Anklets, oxfords, long skirts, and curly hair were the latest fashions seen through the halls of 1 IIS in 1940 21

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Diversified activities through the years The Seniors of 1945 proudly display their float in the Homecoming Parade The Homecoming tradi- tion began in 1934. and in 1944 the first queen and attendants were chosen VHS has seen the passing of many generations. Students who once practiced air raid drills or walked the hall of VHS years ago are there no more. But the building remains The study hall still contains the ornamented desks that hundreds of students have studied in The school no longer echoes with the laughter of high school girls with bobby socks and long skirts but the memories are there. Many students have sat in the lecture room, puzzled over a physics assignment in study hall, or hurried through the halls between classes. And even today, VHS is full of life — students learning the knowledge that previous generations have learned in addition to new knowledge brought about by our changing world Students of 1925 pose for Valenian pictures Casual snapshots, as well as baby pictures and jokes were always included in the annual Senior boys of 1943 jwrform their talents for the student body I he study hall, room 103. has been the scene of many accomplishments 20

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Organizations make their debut In 1922 Valparaiso High School’s cheerleaders numbered three There were no football cheerleaders until 1939 GAA girls of 1933 form a pyramid on the north lawn of the school Through the years the extra-curricular activities of VHS have generated a spirit of good will and cooperation among fellow students In the fall of 1910 the Debating Club was formed. The High School Music Club first came into being in 1916; and a sister club, the Octette was organized in 1929 On St. Valentines Day, 1926, Hi-V was formed with an initial membership of 15. The Dramatics Club, organized in 1930, was formed mainly to promote interest in all phases of public speaking. The Band, which had been completely reorganized in 1929 received its first uniform in November, 1931 It consisted of a green broadcloth cape lined with white satin, white trou- sers and skirts, and green military caps. The Girl ' s Athletic Association and the Latin Club were both created in 1930 Y-teens, formerly known as the Girl Reserves, has been a part of VHS since 1929. The club is associated with the YWCA and tries to promote Christian ideals. The Valpost, formerly known as the Valparaiso Hi-Life, was first established in 1929. The Student Council, formed in 1944, was originally another organization known as the Recreation Council The Booster Club of 1946 is today known as Pep Club The club ' s goal is the same — to instill pride in VHS. In 1947 VHS saw the beginning of the Varsity Club which consisted only of varsity letter winners. The Future Teachers of America was organized in 1948 under the direc- tion of Miss Audry Shauer to help solve the problem of lack of teachers In 1950 a Gymnastics Club was formed. The activities of VHS have offered the students challenges and changes. The organizations have advanced to the stage where there is an activity for practically every student interest According to the Valpost of December 5, 1930, we find an interesting fact about the class of 1876. Their difference from other classes is marked by their failure to graduate at the proper time Various reasons have been given but the most interesting one was revealed when we learned that the students who were to receive their diplomas in 1876 desired to gradu- ate with friends who were in the class of 1875. Although they had not completed their entire courses, the faculty grant- ed them permission to be among the fortunate ones in 1875 to be rewarded graduation Hence, we have no record for that year which was the centennial of America ' s freedom According to the 1919 Valenian. the Class of 1919 realized their fondest hope in their junior year, when they gave the first Valparaiso High School Prom for the graduating class of 1918 An invitation was extended to the entire student body Each junior and Senior was given the privilege of inviting one guest outside. The Prom was held at the Armory, which was decorated in the High School colors — green and white The music was furnished by Cleopatra ' s jazz Band 22