Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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A dignified parting for 306 A touch of the new flavored the traditional VHS graduation ceremonies this year. However, the glam- our of Senior Day stood unchanged as the roar of happy graduates at Baccalaureate practice invaded the quiet school hours of diligent underclassmen. For the first time in several years, all of the seniors appeared in green gowns at Baccalaureate on June 4. Msgr. John Charlebois of St. Paul ' s Catholic Church delivered the main address. On the following Thursday evening, June 8, Commencement Exer- cises were held for the Class of 1 967. The invocation and benediction were given by Rev. L. E. Myers of the Nazarene Church. In an effort to streamline the program, the invitation to an out-of-town speaker was omitted. Mr. G. Warren Phillips, Superintendent of Valparaiso Community Schools, spoke briefly on today ' s educational standards. After the presentation of diplomas the entire class performed the turning of the tassels, which was met by a large ovation from the audience. In his address. Charge to the Class. Mr G. Warren Phillips emphasized the ever-growing need for education .. 3 3 Msgr. John Charlebois of St. Paul s Catholic Church speaks to the Class of 1 967 at Baccalaureate on June 4 Valedictorians Steve Lutze and Mar- garet Springsteen, and Salutatorian Paul Kruger headed VHS ' s Class of 1967 148

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Rich Coolman. Kathy Rainey, Nancy Conklin, and Vic Myers relax in the refreshing park-like entrance during the prom Tom Hart and Frisky Resur enter the carnival through the Moonlit Carou- sel ' ' arch, supported by miniature horses on candy cane poles An intermission by the Jack Adams Band gives couples a chance to ex- change greetings and compliments

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Three hundred and six 1967 gradu- ates listen attentively to the messages and advice of their speakers at Com- mencement Gail Dogan was one of seven mem- bers of the National Honor Society serving as usherette at Commence- ment. 149 Paul Kruger, salutatorian. happily accepts his well-deserved diploma from Principal King Telle