Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1976 volume:

Note When we first-begarvto consider doing a series of interviews and public opinion polls tor this book, we were afraid that ' all we would find would merely help prove what adults have been sayingfor years — t h a f tee nager s are basics ily cynicai and sarcastic. Well, after having polled or interviewed nearly every student in this school, we ' ve come to the con- clusion that some adults have a , very misguided conception of this generation. Once we ' d learned to cope with the hundreds of question- naires that never were in the same place twice and the tope recorders which refused to.wcrk, we discovered that Valparaiso High v Sehoolstudents in general are optimistic, sincere, and talkative. We’d like to take this oppor- tuni ty to inviteall of you — students, teachers, and.skepticai parenis - - to read on. Jointhestudents of Valparaiso High School as they take an inward glance, a brief inspection of themselves and their objectives. We hope you won’t be too surprised, but we ' re sure that you ' ll be pleased. 2 r- Introspection: an interview in ten parts Contents d o Part 1: What do you think? Part 2: What’s to do? Part 3: Are you a joiner? Part 4: What have you learned? Part 5: What about the jocks? Part 6: Do you remember Part 7: Where do you get it? Part 8: Where’s ole’ 170 whatchamacallit? 194 I Part 9: Who done it? 198 j Part 10: What went on in’76? 200 I Info. Valenian Volume 60 Valparaiso High School 2727 N. Campbell Street Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 200 years ago the fore- fathers of the United States put down the ideals and the- es providing the basis of ment for this nation, ' concepts outlined in various historical documents were admirable ones. They provided not only a solid foundation for government but a common sense way of life for the American citizen as well. But 200 years is a long time. Many of these excellent ideals have been overlooked in the face of growth and pro- gress. It’s time for a re-evalua- tion. It’s time for Americans to slow down for a minute and ask themselves what has meaning and what is trivial; what is just and what is un- just. It’s time for a moment of INTROSPECTION. Opening — 1 + Values It was hard to believe that even random selection could have come up with such a diversified group as the four participants in this inter- view: an agnostic, an atheist, a de- vout Catholic, and a Catholic who rarely attends church. Their opinions were as varied as their backgrounds, and it was interesting to see how their answers backed up (or ques- tioned) the statistics in the box on page three. Question One: The stu- dents felt that the youth of today are more liberal, more willing to get involved in causes than their parents were. One student said, “Every child wants something different from his parents. Someday our kids will pro- bably think we’re pretty conservative, too.” Although they felt there was no longer a stigma attached to not hav- ing a college education, all four stu- dents included it in their list of immediate goals. They named hap- piness, an adequate amount of money, and -good relationships with others as long-term objectives. Ques- tion Two: Explaining why they agreed that religion was less of an influence, the students said that kids today have an option — they don’t have to participate in religion if they don’t want to.” Although they didn’t all believe in God, all four felt that everyone should be exposed to reli- gion at some time in his life. The group’s atheist had this to say: “Voltaire said that if we didn’t have a God we ' d have to invent one, which means there’s no way to explain things other than saying somebody created them.” Question Three: The group tended to disagree with the majority on this question, saying that they were all from famil- ies which were becoming closer as time passed. One girl said that per- haps some families were drifting apart because parents can’t understand some of the things their children are believing and doing.” All four felt they had open relation- ships with their parents and were able to discuss decisions, although some didn’t “take to confiding in them. Question Four: The money situation and a tendency of Ameri- cans to be cold to one another were reasons the students named for the lack of trust they felt exists today. They added that they felt parents tended to be more apprehen- sive about strangers while teenagers were more skeptical of advertising and the media. One student said, “You hear so much about false ad- vertising and malpractice, etc. — it’s really a dog-eat-dog world.” JM The long road to State at last at an end, Jim Panter proudly displays his victory medal after the Carmel game. (Photo by South Bend Tribune) 1. Pre-Hobart game snake dance 2. Mr. Gerry Coffey 3. Be a smash — clash! 4. Doug Nisely 5. Bruce Ives JF t M mtmm Values Survey 1. Do you feel that American values have changed drastically in the last 25 years? Yes 83% No 1 5% No comment 2% 2. Has religion become a more or less influential force on teenagers today than it was on their parents? More 15% Less 80% No change 9% 3. In your opinion has there been a decline in the strength of the family unit in America? Yes 70% No 27% No comment 7% 4. Do you feel that Americans in general are untrusting of one another? Yes 48% No 47% No comment 5% v. Opening — 3 Attitudes Survey 1. In your opinion, is the U.S. gov- ernment doing a fairly good job of running the country? Yes 47% No 31% No comment 21% 2. Do you condone the use of any drug stronger than alcohol or marijuana? Yes 15% No 69% No comment 16% 3. Do you think that anything can be done to bring down the high crime rate in the U.S.? Yes 81% No 12% No comment 5% 4. Are you looking toward the future with a positive feeling about America and the world in general? Yes 74% No 14% No comment 12% Two elementary school children gather with 5000 other Valparaiso Community School stu- dents for the Bicentennial Convocation in October. (Photo by Bob Koenig) 1. Bill Neuffer 2. Don Maiers 3. Allen Ligocki 4. Paula McAleer 5. Kurt Jamison, Brian Stombaugh, Michele McGaffic, Kristen Manatrey Attitudes = = ★ Though their opinions coincided almost exactly with those in the pool, the students in this interview had some very interesting ideas to offer — some exciting, some unusual, and some reassuring. Whether you agree with them or not, you ' ve got to admit that their respones show a great deal of thought and concern. Question One: The group agreed that the government is doing a good job of running the country, although one student described the average politician as “a crook. An- other disagreed with this description, saying that Watergate had smarted the politicians up a little — they’re more for the people now. Referring again to Watergate, the students felt that the media had played an important role in bringing government corruption out into the open and that they should continue to do so. Question Two: Only two members of the group said that they drank, but everyone nodded in assent when asked if their friends did. The two who drank also said that they smoked pot occasionally. Both found drinking more enjoyable, and one went on to comment, When you’re drunk, you’re more out-going, but when you’re high you tend to withdraw. One Doy said he knew of a few students who had experimented with hard drugs, but no one was acquaint- ed with anyone that they felt had any kind of a serious drug problem. Question Three: One student felt that less complicated court procedures and stiffer penalties would do much to bring down the rising crime rate. In response to one student’s theory that part of the crime problem was in the police departments, another replied. “The problem is with the criminals themselves — most cops aren’t just out to burn you.” The death penalty,” said another member of the group, would be a good way to bring down crime. Another quickly countered with the idea that you could never be sure because you could never have ab- solute proof of a person ' s guilt.” Question Four: “With advances in medicine, I think we’ll be doing okay health-wise, but I don ' t know about the rest of the world,” said one boy as he speculated on the future for America. The group’s most radical opiniort was offered by a boy who said that “democracy has brought us a long way, but stricter government control would probably eliminate a lot of arguing.” Naming things they liked most about America, the students mention- ed freedom, modern technology, and simply the people.” vus If VHS students are typical exam- ples, it would seem that the apathe- tic-intellectual-rebel has lost status with today ' s students, who have dis- covered that involvement isn’t so painful after all. Outside appearances and actions may have at times denied it, but statistics prove that in 1976 Valparaiso High School students did give a damn. Question One: “I’ve been here three years, and I’m ready to move on because high school is high school. But if I’d been in a lot of other schools, I’d have been ready to move on a long time ago,” said a senior to sum up his feel- ings about VHS. Everyone in the group said that they enjoyed being students at VHS. Their reasons? One boy said he liked VHS because “the facilities just can’t be compared to any other school ' s in the area.” A girl mentioned “the people,” and everyone enjoyed being out of the city but not in the sticks. Question Two: Only one girl in the group said she’d ever had a teacher that she just couldn’t take.” The remaining students said that they’d had only minor problems with teach- ers. One boy summed up the group ' s general opinion of teachers: “You can talk to most teachers — even if you don’t know them, you don’t feel like running into a corner or saluting when they walk by.” An ability to relate other things to the subject of study headed a list of qualities for an ideal teacher. Everyone agreed that most of their teachers at VHS had this skill. Ques- tion Three: A girl planning to take Business Lab and become a secretary felt that her background at VHS would help her a great deal. The group’s only senior disagreed, saying that in his case, “VHS has helped prepare me academically, but it hasn ' t done much to prepare me emotional- ly for the transition to college. Some- times I feel like I’m locked up and being watched.” Question Four: Most of the group felt that winning the state football championship had had a lasting effect on school spirit. In disagreeing, one boy pointed out the difference in fan support from foot- ball to basketball seasons. “The atmosphere at VHS,” said one girl, is much friendlier that most schools. Everybody has their own little group they hang around with, but there are no fights.” The group agreed that there are very few students who are totally uninvolved in the school. As one boy put it: “Usually kids won’t go out of their way unless they can get something out of it, but they will if you can convince them they ' ll benefit from it. Despite several inches of February snow, Valparaiso High School waits for its 1417 students to arrive for classes. (Photo by Gary Smith) 1. Brad Statts 2. Apryl Butt 3. Victory Parade 4. Fred Carpenter 5. Victory Parade 6. Joann Erceg It i � VHS Survey 1. On the whole, do you enjoy being a student at VHS? Yes 88% No 4% No comment 8% 2. Do you consider most of your stu- dent-faculty relationships adequate for obtaining an education? Yes 82% No 8% No comment 1 1 % 3. Has your background at VHS prepared you for what you plan to do after graduation? Yes 65% No 17% No comment 18% 4. As far as facilities, spirit, and general atmosphere are concerned, do you feel that VHS is an above-average school? Yes 91 % No 6% No comment 3% Activities Survey 1. Do you feel that VHS students support school dances, concerts, and other out-of-school activities? Yes 85% No 6% No comment 5% 2. How often do you attend out-of- school activities? As often as possible 40% Occa- sionally 49% Never 1 1 % 3. Do you think formal dances are worth the time and the money both to have them and to attend them? Yes 77% No 17% No comment 7% 4. Do you feel alcohol at school functions is a serious problem? Yes 20% No 57% No comment 24% Taking advantage of an added attraction at the Christmas dance, Charlene Siar and Jeff Lauman visit Santa (Mr. Sid Reggie) and his elf (Mr. Skip Bird). (Photo by Hitz Studio) 1. Nuclear demonstration 2. Bob Kaspar 3. Eliza Jumal 4. Five On Stage 5. New Christy Minstrels What’s tc de? ★ Most parents of the 70’s are always reminding their teenagers of what it was like in the good ole ' days when sockhops, cruising, and eating hamburgers seemed to be the only activities that teenagers engaged in. Well, kids are still doing some of those same things — although they admit it isn’t always the thrill it was cracked up to be. For this reason, students have some new — and some not so new — ways to pass the time. Question One: Sockhops after games were the most popular type of out-of-school activity with the stu- dents in the group because it gave them a chance to “listen to music, get rowdy, and do something.” “The only problem with school functions,” said one boy, is that kids don’t like to have teachers look- ing over their shoulders all the time.” The students felt that band and choir concerts were planned primarily with the community in mind — which they felt was good. Question Two: Most of the students in the group said that they went to out-of-school activities “somewhere between occa- sionally and as often as possible.” Ev eryone agreed that sockhops “got a little old after awhile and felt that new groups would help improve them. Drama productions and convoca- tions both scored high with the stu- dents in popularity. They enjoyed the quantity and the quality of the convocations this year, saying that they were more than “just a good way to get out of geometry.” Question Three: One boy enjoyed formal dances so much that he felt VHS should “have three proms a year.” Speaking in terms of money, one boy said, “If you could wear the same suit to every dance, it would be worth it. The group agreed, say- ing that a boy could easily spend $150 on a dance. In general the group felt that sopho- mores should not be allowed to go to Prom — “unless,” added one girl, “they are dating an upperclass- men because Prom is meant to be a gift from juniors to seniors.” Ques- tion Four: The students agreed unani- mously that alcohol at school func- tions is not a problem — provided a student is not making a fool of himself.” Most of the group admitted to drinking before school functions on numerous ocassions, and some had even drunk on school grounds. They all said they worried about getting caught but did it anyway. One boy said he didn ' t blame the administra- tion for suspending students for being drunk, saying, “The drinking age is 21 and it’s their responsibility to enforce it.” Diligence eoses autumn dilemma It didn ' t rain. It didn ' t snow. The Viking winning streak remained intact and the band was on time — early even — for the dance. But wait a minute. Homecom- ing is supposed to be a hectic, nerve-racking experience for every- one from the dance chairman to the queen candidates. This year was different. The Pep Club’s annual fall knot in the stomach was less traumatic than usual as advance preparation and stick-to-it-iveness paid off and made the weekend of October 10 a smooth-sailing experience for everyone involved. Tallies from Aaron Curtis, Kurt Jamison, Willie King, Chuck Oliver, Efres Belmonte, and John Poncher gave Viking gridders a 41-0 victory over LaPorte ' s Slicers in Friday’s game. The win was the seventh striaght of the season for the Vikes and it retained for them their rank of fourth in the state. The gym ' s south balcony was decorated in a motif of rainbows yellow brick roads to carry out the theme “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” for Saturday’s dance. Queen Laurie Shriver and Princess Paula Brown reigned over the Emerald City as 186 couples danced and relaxed to the music of Quorum. After gaining yardage toward a first down, a Viking ball carrier is stopped by the Slicer defense. 10 — Homecoming Clad in his usual game uniform, head foot- ball coach Tom Stokes gives his team some last-minute instructions. A barrage of rainbows greets Carol Fitzsim- mons and Terry Murray at the entrance to the Homecoming dance. Homecoming — 11 An evening at the Hot Box provides Chicago hoods (Dave Clark, Carl Neis, and Mike Birky) with needed relaxation. As arch enemy Lieutenant Branningan (Dave Clark) approaches Benny Southstreet ( Jett Roscoe) and Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Carey Gear), Benny makes sport of him. Broadway redeemer Sarah Brown (Amy Ackerman) preaches against the evils of society on a New York street corner with help from Karen Fenzel. 12 — Musical In no uncertain terms. Shy Masterson (Steve Tracy) tells Nathan Detroit (Jim Moyer) that he will not make a $1,000 bet. houu feature mug and moll Choir members scoured local resale shops for double-breasted suits, wide-brimmed hats, and other garb of the 1940 ' s as VHS pro- duced its second annual summer musical Guys and Dolls on July 18 and 19, 1975. To compound the problem of hard-to-find cos- tumes, the show also required a number of diverse sets and several large production numbers. As rehearsals progressed the stage crew simultaneously built sets under the direction of Ned Schafer and Jane Rubke. The entire cast lent a hand in the contruction of such sets as two Broadway street scenes. Sgt. Brown ' s Salva- tion Army revival mission, and the inside of a downtown sewer where Nathan Detroit (Jim Moyer) was en- gaged in holding his crap game. The bulk of the choreography took place in the Hot Box Cafe scenes, where Miss Adelaide (Cindy Hurley) and her troupe of farmer- ettes bumped and grinded their way into the hearts of the audience. Director Mr. Bernard Butt and Wendy Reichard spent long hours and extra rehearsals working with the dancers to coordinate the movements of the seven girls. With cast, crew, and orchestra working in double rehearsals the last week before the perfor- mances, the facets of the show fell together into what the Vidette- Messenger termed a smash hit. Musical — 13 Diver itg park dramatic appeal Line, line, line — what is my next line? Ugh, should have studied them last night. Wait til we get into the third act. Then I’ll really show my stupidity. Man, am I tired. Rehearsals after school, dress rehearsals at night, walking around in my sleep. And all those poor kids working on set design. The rock they built for Aladdin’’ really has added a lot to the pfay — and all those lights and costumes and the way they fixed up the magical cave. The little kids should love it. They get a kick out of colorful produc- tions and fairy-tale things like our evil magician. I remember last fall when we did “You Can’t Take It With You. Now that was work — a full-length comedy. It was really hard to stage. Sometimes it seemed like half the world was on stage and we were all talking at once. We had to worry about comic timing, too, and crazy, disconnected lines, and . . . Oh, crumb, I gotta go on stage again. Gotta get into character. Some character — I don ' t even know my lines. Stand up straight, dummy. Remember what mother’s always telling you. Well, here goes nothin’. A star is born . . . 14 — Drama After commanding the Genie of the Ring to send him to the prin- cess Adora (Jennifer Butt), Aladdin (Steve Gibson) plans to bring her and her castle back from Africa. Mediocre songwriter Ed Carmichael (Ed Bertholet) pounds out a stolen tune as his wife Essie (Peggy Ernst) limbers up for a dance lesson. Arriving a day early for a dinner date, Mar- ian and Anthony Kirby (Becky Hiller and Jeff Roscoe) walk in on chaos at the Sycamore’s home. With a scheme to steal the magical lamp, the Magician (Bruce Ives) implores the Genie of the Ring (Sue Lawrence) to tell him the secret to opening the magic cave. Not knowing that Tony Kirby (Bruce Ives) has just proposed to her daughter Alice (Sandy Agee), Penny Sycamore (Marilee Lindemann) ventures downstairs for a manuscript to one of the plays she has written. Drama — 15 16 — Christmas Dance King of Hearts Allen — Freeway gives Arden Anderson a chance to do his unique imitation of a Russian dancer at the King of Hearts dance. Working on last-minute decoration for the Christmas dance, Michele McGaffic pastes on cotton to complete Old Saint Nick ' s face. Aaron Curtis Tom non Bob Girl di cover liberated pitfall The King of Hearts dance is February 28, only three weeks away! Boy, do I want to go, but who to ask? How can I be sure he’ll go with me? I’ll never know til I ask. Today’s the day, I won’t put it off any longer. I ' ll just go up to him and ask him. But when is the best time to do it? He’s got basketball practice right after school and he’s always with his friends at lunch. I know, I’ll just ask him when I see him walking alone down the hall be- tween classes. There he is! Now is my only chance Uh, hi. Uh, I was wondering if you’d go to the dance with me . . You will? Terrific! Yeah, it should really be good. V-Teens is sponsoring it, and I heard the theme is Venus and Mars. Ah-hem, er-r, um-m — oh, yeah, see ya later. Oh, brother, did I ever blow that; speaking of a liberated wo- man. I sure am glad I ' m not a guy. I wonder if it was hard for him to ask that girl to the Christ- mas dance — man, what a dog. That dance was neat, though. The decorations really did make it look like a Winter Wonderland. Wonder what the decorations for this one will look like. Gosh, what should I wear? Guess I ' ll have to get a new dress, and some decent shoes, and some Fatigued after dancing to the music of Quorum, Kara Mosely and Steve Delahanty seek refreshment from punch and Christmas cookies provided for them by Student Council members. Christmas Dance King of Hearts — 17 18 — April Antics Sister Mary Elephant ' s soporific poetry reading makes naptime an inevitability for the assistant emcees of April Antics, the Muppets. You know what? Babies really do faint if you hold them upside down! Peggy Ernst tells her aud- ience as she portrays Edith Ann in April Antics. Luann Larcom responds with an indifferent glance to Jim Panter, the re-appearing flasher. Expressing their emotions in song, devoted sis- ters Scott and Steve Gibson perform the White Christmas” classic Sisters.” Decked in garb of the roaring 20 ' s, Jenni- fer Butt twists across the stage in her performance of All That Jazz.” Final dress rehearsal finds one of the Muppets receiving a stern talk from Mr. Gerry Coffey on being rude. Calling for a note from their pianist, Steve Gib- son, Kerry Roberts, Ed Bertholet, Chris Kearny and Jeff Roscoe try to get on key. Entertainers move to successful beat “Hey! I thought you said we were gonna have fun.” “We did!” “That song about clowns wasn ' t funny.” “You know, you’re sure critical tonight. You haven’t said one posi- tive thing. Just what would you do if you were in my shoes?” I’d polish them! Ha, ha, ha!” Come on, now. Stop laughing. You can’t be laughing all the time. The Rhythm of Life is sometimes sad, too.” Fast, mellow, funny, somber — the 1976 April Antics featured acts of many different paces and emo- tions to demonstrate that the Rhythm of Life is truly a powerful beat.” The show packed crowds into the VHS auditorium April 9 and 10 to see the singing, dancing, and dra- matic talents of more than 50 stu- dents — as well as two faculty mem- bers and the Muppets, who served as emcees. The bulk of the production was musically oriented, with two large ensembles and a performance by the VHS Carolers. Dancers also found a spot on center stage in acts choreographed to everything from jazz and show tunes to modern soul and rock. While Drama Club members worked furiously behind stage, VHS’s budding comedians per- formed in front of the curtain in between acts. The 90-minute show closed on a somber note with the Muppets ' bicentennial salute to America’s people. April Antics — 19 Disney theme makes waves Oh, no — I’ll never get dressed in time for my next act. Will some- body help me? Get my costume out of my locker for me, will ya? Thanks, that’s a big help. What act’s on now? Huh? Two more before my next one. Whew, one down two more to go. That first one went a lot better tonight — at least the music didn’t stop. I thought I was going to die when the PA system went wacko. I hope everything goes okay at tomorrow’s performance — this is Mrs. Schmett’s last year as sponsor, and it would be nice if everything went really well. It would also give us something to celebrate about at the pool party we’re having tomorrow afternoon. Hm-m-m, I’ve got some time be- fore my next act — I think I’ll go see how the other acts are doing. It would be nice to see what my own acts look like . . . Oh, there are Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. They look so cute — all the Disney characters in the show are really adorable. So are the sets, and the costumes, and the music . . . hey, you guys, be quiet! They can hear us! The music stopped — come on, let’s line up. Oh, my heart’s pounding so fast. I ' m just glad I can’t see any faces. The night my parents came I fouled up just knowing they were sitting out there watching. Oh, no — the music started. I dread getting into the water. It’s so cold, and my hair is still dripping wet from my last act — not that being dry would make it look much better. All this swimming may have put me in great shape physically, but it’s made my hair look like old straw . . . well, here I go back into the icy depths . . . splash — splash — glubglubglub, br-r-r. Setting the scene for the Aquanauts ' water show The Magic Kindom, Larry Holmgren and Ann Lux don mouse ears and become mouseketeers. The Walt Disney motif would be incomplete without the appearance of Donald Duck (Nancy Clark) and Minnie Mouse (Jill Conklin). 20 — Watershow In an act inspired by the Jaws” craze, lifeguards Glenn Hartman and Bob Garrett remove a dead shark (Gary Goodman) from the pool. In a demonstration of her skills as a performer and choregrapher, show chairman Patti Maas works with Glenn Hartman in her duet Scandalous John. Watershow — 21 Retired Marine Band conductor LL Col. Dale Harpham pauses before taking the podium at the Bicentennial concert in February. Obstacles beget concert veterans 6:15 p.m.: After weeks of concen- tration on detail and precision, the last program of the year is now per- fected enough for the audience to hear. Musicians and vocalists, grab- bing their uniforms and formalwear, head for the dressing rooms confi- dent of their parts and ready to perform . 6:30 p.m.: Chatter in the cluttered dressing rooms always turns to the “inadequacy” and “lack of comfort” in concert dress, as preciously faded blue jeans and shoes — any color but black — are temporarily dis- carded. Comments such as These stupid pants are too short; it looks like I’m going to a flood!”, and other grumblings about ties that never stay on” or formals that look ridiculous” aren’t impromptu — they are ac- quired habits from previous concerts. 7:00 p.m.: Last-minute preparations are now in full swing, as specta- tors drift into the auditorium for the concert. Bandsmen meticulously tune their horns. Choir members go through their program one last time, making sure everything is completely memorized. Cases of anxiousness, butterflies, and trembling voices are common, but not serious. Everyone has dealt with such ordeals before the Christmas, pre-contest, and Bicenten- nial concerts. 7:30 p.m.: Performers make their last adjustments to hair and ties as they wait for the curtain to rise. The per- formance must now be at its peak — the people in the audience didn’t hear the program when it was being polished, and they can ' t notice any tremendous improvements made be- tween then and now. But band and choir members aren’t bothered or pressured because everything will be perfect. They know it has to be. Highlighting it performance in the Christ- mas concert with traditional carols, the Girls’ Combined Chorus sings Echo Carol.” 22 — Band Choir Concerts Beth Dutcher sets a festive Christmas mood Changing the pace of the Christmas concert’s traditional yule- for children at the Christmas concert as she tide music, the Concert Band, directed by Mr. Robert Miller, sings Up On the Housetop. opens it segment of the program with His Honor” march. After weeks of preparation. Concert Choir The Symphonic Band accompanies the picolo trio of Sara Wood- soloist Claudia Williamson sings The Magic row, Jennifer Butt, and Carolyn Schnure as they play the coun- of Christmas. termelody to John Phillip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever. Band Choir Concerts — 23 After giving him a radioactive soft drink, guest speaker Mike Gehring tests Mike Gar- rison for radioactivity during an atomic en- ergy lecture. A member of De Kalb High School’s Conglomer- ation” leads the group in an hour of enter- tainment for VHS students. Support for the Viking football team goes farther than the confines of VHS as students and Valparaiso residents gather in the gym for a community pep session. 24 — Convos Always ready to provide musical entertain- ment for athletic events, the Pep Band plays TSOP before a pep session. With over 5000 Valparaiso Community School students in attendence, Mr. Martin Miller opens the Bicentennial Convocation. Skits, music, and a talk by Superintendent James Risk highlighted the October program. Carolyn Schnure lights the candle represent- ing service during the National Honor So- ciety induction ceremony in February. Convos brighten doily routines It is second hour. The daily grind is getting to you and you already know today is not your day. You get up to give your speech third hour and then realize you forgot your notes. Now you’re struggling to show the class the correct procedure in solving an incomprehensible geometry prob- lem when you hear: Will teachers please take their classes to the convocation.” At that moment, a convocation seems to be a life saver — a break from the daily routine. This year’s convos included a wide range of programs, both educational and entertaining. Highlighting the year ' s programs were a bicentennial con- vocation and a performance by the “New Christy Minstrels.” Convos — 25 Juniors host Ritzy soiree Rrring “Hello?” “Hi Mary. This is Carol. Did you have a good time at prom?” “Oh, Carol, it was so much fun. You should have seen Dan in his tux — he looked like a stranger — a tall, handsome strang- er, of course.” “I heard the theme was An Evening at the Ritz Hotel. Did the gym look like a French hotel?” “It was beautiful — you wouldn’t have known it was the gym. There was a statue in the middle of the floor and along the walls there was a french boutique, some elevators, and a veranda with a night scene of Paris. The band was Games, and they were great.” How was post prom? Wasn’t it at the V.U. Union?” Uh-huh. The theme was Happy Days, and the Union was decorated in a 1950’s motif, including pic- tures of The Fonz. What did you do from 11:30 at night to 5:30 in the morning? “There was so much going on — the hardest thing was deciding what to do! We bowled, played pool, and had our handwriting analyzed and our palms read. Oh, we watcned tapes of Happy Days and some cartoons. There was a tape of the state championship football game, too.” “It sounds like you had a fan- tastic time. Are you and Dan going to the Dunes today?” “Yes, he ' s picking me up in a few minutes. I’m so tired — I can’t wait to go crash on a sand dune.” “Have a good time, Mary. Call me when you get rested up.” Okay. Goodbye.” “Goodbye.” Surrounded by the elegance of a French hotel, senior class president Bonnie Hen- sel, her escort Ross Marshall, junior class president Beth Vondran, and her escort Willie King lead 189 couples in the traditional grand march. As an added touch to the junior class ' s year- long project, Paul Conover and Joni Neeley check in for an Evening at the Ritz Hotel.” 26 — Prom Absorbing some of the prom ' s elegant at- mosphere, Jeanie Aszman and Bill Snell roam in the boutique area. Attentive to last-minute dec- orating details. Mary Long puts the finishing touches on the veranda arbor. Weary from dancing, Cindy Rogers and Dee Ciciora re- cuperate with punch served in wineglasses. Sophs lose in photo finish PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOL- LOWING: 1. Sophomores may attend prom with juniors or seniors. 2. Sophomores may not attend prom with juniors or seniors. Junior class officers staged a vote for upperclassmen to settle the perennial spring controversy of whether or not sophomores should go to prom, because juniors and seniors dating sophomores asked for a repeal of VHS’s tradi- tional rule of a strictly junior- senior prom. Those participating in the ballot taken during a home- room in mid-April voted by a close margin not to let sophomores attend. They would, however, be allowed to go to post-prom as they did last year. The no-sophomores-allowed tra- dition began in the old high school where the gym was too small to accommodate all three classes. But many students wanted to keep the practice because of the tradi- tion involved . “It has been a rule for as long as I can remember” noted one junior student, “and I don’t see why the tradition should change for this years’ sophomores when it didn’t change for my class.” Another argument against letting sophomores attend was that the Junior Class finances the prom through class dues as a gift to the Senior Class — if sophomores attended they would have two free years instead of one. However, juniors and seniors in favor of sophomores attending prom felt that if students from other schools were allowed to go, sophomores had no right to be excluded. One senior commented, “If the prom is supposed to honor the seniors, they should at least be able to take who they want to, especially if they’re dating a sopho- more.” sp One of three salutatorians, Gail Neuffer speaks on parents ' roles in their child- ren ' s success. Crowded into the hallway with her class- | mates. Maria Leal makes a final cap adjust- ment before the processional. Despite hot and crowded conditions in the VHS gym, Denise and Debra Lundgren anxiously await their turn to pick up their diplomas. 28 — Graduation _ As Guidance Director Don Dick calls the class roll, Principal Garth Johnson pre- sents David Bales with his diploma. Grads hurdle June jitters June 9, 1976 — the day I’m supposed to remember for the rest of my life — I just hope I live through it! It’s so hot in this gym my robe is sticking to me. Brown.” I’ve still got so much to do this week — get Tim a present before his open house tomorrow and mow the lawn before all the relatives come Sunday “Johnson.” The senior party starts at 11:00. I promised Kathy, Ann and Tim I ' d give them a lift to the V.U. Union, but first I have to take Mom and Dad home . . . Miller.” Wow, I hope I don’t trip over my big feet when Mr. Johnson gives me the diploma. I think that happened to a cousin of mine once — now I remember, Cousin Phillip fell flat on his face . . Smith.” Smith? Hey, that’s me. I hope Aunt Alice was wrong when she said I was a lot like cousin Phillip. SENIOR SCHOLARS Bonnie Hensel Paul Siddall Cindy Brown — valedictorian Debra Lundgren SCHOOL AWARDS Philip Koenig — salutatorian Tammy Trapp Kim Allen — Band Gail Neuffer — salutatorian Larry Tucker Jan Brooks — Band Bob Sepanski — salutatorian Susan Wheeland Jennifer Butt — Drama Linda Hopper ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS Mark Canada — Wrestling Lee Wieland Mark Allen John Cinkoske — Ind. Arts Gary Rush Efres Belmonte Aaron Curtis — T rack Lynn Grieger Tom Dixon Tom Dixon — Basketball Mark Canada Brian Stombaugh Michele Ford — Basketball Art Zemon Jerry Thomas Rita Getz — Drama COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS BOVS ' STATE AWARD Steve Gibson — Drama Daniel Bond Dennis Clifford — Am. Legion Teri Hannon — Swimming Mike Bondi Phillip Hazlett — Kiwanis Larry Holmgren — Swimming Donna Brissette Fred Koberna — Rotary Barbara Hoyt — Band Jennifer Butt Todd Fisher — Elks Carrie Jackson — Art Mark Canada ALTERNATES Bob Johnson — Football Bob Chael Mark Buckley — Elks Bob Krise — Audio-Visual Larry Clark Fred Kendall — Am. Legion Gary Krueger — Golf Gayla Domke Don Maiers — Rotary Bob Lembke — Ind. Arts Peggy Ernst Brett Trowbridge — Kiwanis Marilee Lindemann — French Charles Graves GIRLS’ STATE AWARD Richard Lucht — German Lynn Grieger Peggy Potucek — Am. Legion Patty Maas — Aquanauts Nancy Hodshire Jean Rosscup — Tri Kappa Karen Marencik — Latin Linda Hopper Mary Jean Vorwald — Kiwanis Mike Marasco — Cross Country f Bruce Ives Carrie Jackson Bob Kaspar ALTERNATES Barb Mieczenkowski — Tennis Marilee Lindemann — Kiwanis Kathy Pavacik — Golf Lynn Mrzlak — Am. Legion Frank Ralston — VICA Keith Kassner Chris Kearney EXCHANGE STUDENT AWARDS Brenda Roberts — Business Dept. Jim Bell Kerry Roberts — Spanish Peggy Kraisinger Becky Dillon Gary Rush — Mathematics John Long Brad Farrington Carolyn Schnure — Track, J Richard Lucht Todd Fisher Volleyball Consibrina Martin Fred Kendall Tim Shideler — Tennis Teresa Mateer mb Michele Meyer Mary Ann Moore Penny Tirschman — Gymnastics BICENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP Fred Tressler — VICA Gail Neuffer Jennifer Walker Terry Van Santen — Journalism Gina Quintero DAR AWARD Bill Vaughn — Band Kerry Roberts Carol Bartholomew Gary Waters — VICA Gary Rush BETTY CROCKER AWARD Gay Whitcomb — Library Glenda Rutt Rita Getz Sara Woodrow — German Ned Schafer SPEECH HEARING AWARD Carolyn Schnure Karen Brophy PERFECT ATTENDANCE Angela Shortridge FRED WARING SCHOLARSHIP 1 1 Years: Cindy Pavlick Thomas Smith Jim Moyer 9 Years: Jennifer Butt Brad Staats ACCOUNTING AWARD 8 Years: Kurt Hensel Stephen Thrash Mark Canada 5 Years: Tom Black Andy Tiebert JOHN W. ANDERSON AWARD Karen Fenzel Valeria Vas Jeannie Aszman Becky Pritchard Angela Verde Kris Mason 4 Years: Douglas Parker Lee Wieland HUGH O ' BRIEN AWARD Larry Clark Annamarie Woodruff Ronda Hayes Jeff Lauman Terry Van Santen HAZEL BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP 3 Years: Brenda Dorward VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Terri Busch David Woods Rob Bott GEORGE L. MYERS MUSIC Greg Kenworthy Susan Bouche GRANT Amanda Boudreau Carey Gear Joann Erceg BICENTENNIAL FILM AWARD Roger Farney Diane Bisacky Joe Feola Michelle Gardin 30 — Banquets Awards Once Mother Nature has herald- ed the arrival of Spring with the twitter of birds and the irresistable warmth of beach-hitting weather, it’s difficult to find a student not attired in the outfit most likely confiscated from Mother’s pile for the Salvation Army — cutoffs, a t-shirt, and well-worn sandals. There were a few occasions, however, when the mothers of VHS students smiled proudly as their progeny waltzed out the door dress- ed in clothes designed to make parental hearts skip a beat. At Awards Night on June 3, more than 400 received recognition for everything from scholarship to perfect attendance. A record 180 seniors were honored as Hoosier Scholars, and more than Kids, moms take spring laurels 40 received scholarships from area organizations, merchants, and col- leges. Many clubs and organizations used banquets to top off their activities. The second annual Publi- cations Awards Banquet was held in May at the VU Union for mem- bers of the Valenian and News Bureau staffs and their parents. Seasonal sports banquets through- out the year honored students in athletics, and V-Teens, Aquanauts, and the band recognized outstand- ing participants and announced next year’s officers in banquets held at VHS. Prior to the start of the Publications Awards Banquet, Valenian staffers Cathy Rooney and Ellen McCord trade tabletalk. Finishing up her year as V-Teens president, senior Barb Long intitiates next year’s of- ficers Patty Long, Jill Bell, and Sherry Nisley. 1. Jennifer Butt, Jeff Roscoe 2. Carol Bartholomew 3. Karin Von Reth, Bruce Ives 4. Student Council 5. Sally Hallam With weeks of practice and preparation be- hind them, Anne Lux and Larry Holmgren per- form at a final rehearsal for the Aquanauts ' watershow. (Photo by Hitz Studio) Clubs Survey 1 Do you feel the student body sup- ports the clubs program? Yes 70 % No 9% No comment 20% 2. Is the extra-curricular program wide enough in variety to accomodate student interests? Yes 79% No 16% No comment 5% 3. What kind of club appeals to you most? Skill (Chess, photography, etc.) 18% Service 23% Sports (Girls ' Intra- mirals. Bike, etc.) 59% 4 Have clubs been an important part of your high school career? Yes 28% No 67% No comment 4% 32 — Clubs Are yeu a irinorl ★ Joiners, non-joiners, people who show up for the first two meetings and the banquet in the spring — s hool clubs seem to attract (or turn off) all kinds of students. Why do some people find themselves with four different club meetings on the same day while others go through three years of high school and never attend one? No one knows all the answers, but here are some students’ philosophies. Question One: “I get into clubs because I get bored just sitting at home, and I just like to be involved in something,” said a junior girl who was a member of several clubs. A boy who was not involved in any clubs had this to say about student support of the club program: I guess I ' m just a non-clubber. Peo- ple like to be with people in different ways — for some it’s joining clubs, for others it just isn ' t.” “For some people, clubs are a way of life in high school, but some people steer away from it,” added a girl also not in any clubs. Question Two: I think the variety of clubs available to students is great — there are so many different kinds of clubs for all kinds of interests,” said one girl, who spoke for the whole group One drawback the students felt hindered the clubs program was a lack of information concerning clubs and their activities. One boy thought the best solution to this problem would be a student newspaper. All students in the group agreed that the administration was receptive to suggestions for new clubs, pro- viding a teacher was willing to act as sponsor and enough students ex- pressed an interest. Question Three: “I like clubs where you get out and do something,” said one girl who said she enjoyed service clubs. Another girl agreed, saying that she liked clubs with a purpose that also gave her an opportunity to do things she liked to do. The students also offered a few suggestions for activities they’d like to see as clubs. Their list included intramural swimming and some kind of an exercise club. Question Four: I used to get into clubs,” said one girl, “but sometimes it seemed like I was being shunned out of the main group of people, so I just kind of dropped out of it.” The rest of the group agreed with this, saying that they felt cliques in some clubs had a lot to do with decreasing memberships. One girl who felt her involvement in clubs had helped give her a sense of responsibility said, “You begin to realize that things have to be done, and you just do them. You see how much work it takes, too.” 34 — Intramural Tennis 1. Results, not form, become Important to Jennifer Butt as she charges the net for a two-handed slam. 2. Caught going one way when she should have gone the other, Tena Arndt loses a point to her opponent. 3. After a fault on his first attempt, Chris Sinclair strains to get his second serve over the net. 4. With an ace on his mind, junior Gary Goodman exerts a little extra effort on his service. 5. Stretching to get the ball, Chris Keller returns his opponent’s volley. 1 ight owls seek thrills after dark The hushed blackness of the night suddenly gives way to a brilliant glare. People dash here and there while shouting to one an- other. As seemingly hundreds of fluorescent Pro Centre Courts fly through the air, the future Chris Everetts and Jimmy Conners of American appear to have a great time. What has caused this unex- pected scene of pandemonium? There’s a simple explanation. The outdoor floodlights had just come on, illuminating another Monday evening practice session for Intra- mural Tennis. This small island of bright, bustling activity was provid- ing students not on the tennis team with a chance to play and enjoy tennis while improving their games. Players found themselves suffer- ing the usual sportsman’s com- plaints of tennis elbow and acute cases of fatique from ballchasing. Because of the popularity of this newly organized nocturnal past- time, sponsor Steve Doak hoped to continue and possibly expand the program next year. 1. Dressed in the informal attire of intra- mural tennis players, Jim Panter strains to make his serve clear the net. 2. A drop shot enables Mark Harbold to throw his opponent off balance, in hopes of gaining a point. Intramural Tennis — 35 1. A careful scrutiny of menus of restaurants in the area helps Foreign Language Club members select one for their trip to Chicago. 2. To taste Spanish food firsthand, Foreign Language Club members Ingrid Bannec and Kerry Roberts visit Pepe’s in Miller. 3. Relaxing in the informal atmosphere of Chess Club, Doug Wood and Chris Keller get in an afternoon game of chess as Mark Nolan looks on. 4. CHESS CLUB — Front Row: Doug Wood, Terry Murray, Carol Fitzsimmons. Back Row: Jim Ronco, Jim Squire, Chris Keller, Mr. Jerry Hager, sponsor. 36 — Foreign Language Chess Foreign Language, flies Ethnic fetes spice up club “Finally, we ' re out of that muse- um parking lot. This Chicago traffic is terrible.” “Didn’t you love the costumes on the Spanish dancers?” “Yeah, and that flamenco mu- sic!” “I think the whole Christmas Around the World program is neat.” I hear they have live entertain- ment here, too.” “Hey, is everyone seated? I’m starved!” “Me, too. What are we having.” “Well, I heard Mr. Coffey telling Mrs. Weber that La Margarita Res- taurante makes a mean guaco- mole. “H-m-m-m, what does that waiter have on his tray? Smells great “Say, I wonder if they import their hot sauce from Mexico. For that you ' d probably need a gallon of water to cool-off your mouth.” “Let’s hope they don’t import their water — I’d hate to be a vic- tim of Montezuma’s revenge.” “You know, it’s nice to live so close to Chicago so that we can take field trips like this.” “Yeah, and I’m glad they finally got around to organizing a Foreign Language Club. It really does make a language come alive.” “Sorry to interrupt this conver- sation, but here comes the food.” “Just watch out for the hot sauce.” Size doesn’t check fervor. Ouch! Hey, take it easy, will you? After all, I think that a queen in a chess set deserves to be treated with a bit more respect! You see, my cohorts and I have just been rudely awakened from the top shelf in Mr. Hager’s closet. We are now being transport- ed — and rather roughly I might add — to room B-116. I suppose the next steps will be to dump us out on the table, set us up, and manipulate us around the board for the next hour or so. You know, even though member- ship in Chess Club is down this year, I must admit that those stu- dents who are participating are quite enthusiastic. You know, when you work with the club members as closely as we do, you can see that they truly enjoy the chal- lenge of the game. That’s the idea behind Chess Club — to make the students aware of chess as a game of skill and reasoning. And I must confess that in spite of the haphazard way they treat us, these engrossed players and their strategy make life intrigu- ing for us chess pieces! FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB — Front Row: Mitch Chuich, Ron Shultz. Mr. Gerry Coffey, sponsor; Mrs. Bonnie Weber, sponsor. Second Row: Shelley Ramos, Roberta Haflin. Lori Evans, Susan Saylor, Cindy Brown, Lee Youngjohn, Gail Neuffer, Lindsey Koenig, Karen Brophy. Cindy Emig, Terri Busch. Third Row: Gayla Domke, Shelly Meyer, Jill Conklin, Charlene Siar, Patty Maas, Ellen McCord. Back Row: Corinne Faivre, Donna Breitzke., Glenda Rutt, Carey Roberts, Terri Mitchell. Jenny Crawford, Mary Ann Moore, Rhonda El-Naggar, Nancy Cruz, Mike Chez, Pauline Dawes, Linda Peterson. Foreign Language Chess — 37 Worldly Imurli in mind. A recent advertisement inquires, “Have you ever done it the French way? Well, asked the VHS Foreign Exchange Club, why not the Span- ish, German, or Japanese way, too? In keeping with tradition, the club offered a host of opportunities for VHS students to draw their own conclusions about that age-old idiom “The American Way is the best way,” as they explored the ideas of other cultures for them- selves. Increased membership al- lowed an even greater scope of ac- tivities than in previous years. Capitalizing on their popularity in recent years, the group con- tinued to have monthly trips. This year’s itinerary included attending a baseball game and a ballet, as well as Christmas shopping in Chi- cago. In an effort to relieve students of the symptoms of spring fever as well as acquaint th em with a num- ber of people from other countries, the club once again staged Inter- national Understanding Weekend, this year the weekend of May 6-9. A day of visiting classes and a sock- hop on Friday night gave the whole student body a chance to meet the visitors, while club members were able to host students and attend a picnic on Saturday. 1. FOREIGN EXCHANGE CLUB — Front Row: Carla Klemz, hist.; Sara Woodrow; sec.; Jim Williamson, publ.; Todd Fischer, v. pres.; Gary Goodman, movie supervisor; Sally Hallam, treas.; Karin Von Reth, Corrine Faivre. Ann Ehringer Second Row: Roberta Haflin, Nancy Chu- ich, Debbie Ikeda, Candy Faro, Patti Schroeder, Ann Gran- berry, Lee Youngjohn, Jenny Crawford, Polly Cain, Glen- da Rutt, Nancy Soldiay, Cindy Brown, Patty Maas Third Row: Jodi Mitchell. Mary Jean Vowrald, Mary Lou Prin- cipe. Sandy Telschow, Terri Mitchell, Donna Breitzke, Debbie Hildreth, Susan Saylor. Lori Evans, Gayla Gray, Sue Carey, Teresa Lockhart, Tammy McKnight. Fourth Row: Nancy Rooney, Tina Arndt. Sharon Mammerella, Jill Bell, Lori Bain, Jenny Dickey. Penny Tirschman, Elaine Ka- minski, Kathy Wood. Mitch Chuich, Sue Lawerence, Ruth Shewan, Ed Bertholet, Fifth Row: Denise Lambert, Barb Long, Suzy Bouche, Eileen Stanton, Marilou Phillips, Ellen McCord, Cindy Beach, Sandy Backstrom, Peg Burkett, Cindy Rogers, Nancy Clark, Linda Ellis, Shelley Meyer, Sixth Row: Carrie Powers, Frank Rabey, Teri Schroeder, Christa Winehold, Marcy Steinhilber, Diane Grieger, Jennifer Walker. Lori Welsh, Judy King, Kim Koch, Boo Moore. Claudia Williamson, Jill Conklin Seventh Row: Peggy Potucek. Rhonda El-Naggar, Lindsey Koenig, Karen Brophy, Mary Long, Shelley McCormick, Sue Poncher, Ronda Hayes. Karen Smith, Linda Wasemann, Lynn Allen, Beth Wilson, Tina Wright. Back Row: Mike Rinchak, Al Ligocki, Kathy Morrison, Erin Murray. Dianne Pisarski, Coni Baker. Kara Moseley. Janet Pool, Cheryl O ' Brien, Laura Blaney. Barb Hoyt, Karen Ives, Debi Sturdevant. 38 — Foreign Exchange Club Foreign Exchange Club — 39 2. SUMMER EXCHANGE STUDENTS — Mary Jean Vor- 1 wald, Becky Dillon, Todd Fisher, Mary Anne Moore, Fred Kendall, Jill Bell Brad Farrington and Jennifer Walker. 3. At the annual Foreign Feast, Liz Helms and Linda Haspl decide which exotic foods to try. 4. After a volleyball game and an all-American meal of hotdogs and potato chips, Lori Bain and Jeff Roscoe relax with visiting foreign exchange students at the Dunes. 5. EXCHANGE CLUB OFFICERS AND EXCHANGE STU- DENTS — Front Row: Anne Ehringer, France; Karin Von Reth, Holland; Reiko Asai. Japan; Corrine Faivre. France. Second Row: Mr. Wes Maiers, sponsor; Sally Hallam, trea- surer; Carla Klemz, historian; Ms Margaret Phillips, spon- sor. Back Row: Todd Fisher, vice-president; Marianne Mc- Cord, president; Gary Goodman, movie supervisor. Not Pictured; S ara Woodrow, secretary. ( iTnxi star in backstage drama From the back of the auditor- ium the stage seems to be desert- ed: the lights are off, the seats empty, the curtains closed. From somewhere in the dark- ness comes the sound of voices and laughter. Close examination reveals a group of approximately 10 students working diligently among piles of half-painted scenery and paper mache. Endless chatter breaks the monotony of their work and is accented by an occasional burst of laughter. One of the products of this toil sits alone on the darkened stage. It is a large, semi-sturdy rock, waiting to adorn the set of “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.” As the February perform- ance dates approach, crew mem- bers re-double their efforts in order to insure a smooth performance. Shortly before 6:30 more stu- dents arrive and soon the stage is flooded with light and the hum of activity. A boy stands on the stage and shouts instructions to an invisible being in the lighting booth. His only reply is a sudden dimming of the house lights. Actors and actresses begin to trickle in next and by 6:50 have gotten down to the serious side of rehearsing. As they go about their work, struggling with lines and blocking instructions, mem- bers of the Drama Club and Sound and Light Crew continue working in muffled backstage whispers. 1. Last minute adjustments from Nancy Hodshire pre- pare the Genie of the Lamp for his role in the Drama Club’s children’s production. 2. Helping to add an atmosphere of fantasy to the stage of Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp, Tom Brown sets light patterns from backstage. 3. DRAMA CLUB — Front Row: Brad Farrington, Denise Walters, Nancy Hodshire. Debbie Schirg, Rita Getz, Debbie Sturdevant, Mike Harper, Karen Miller. Second Row: Karin Von Reth, Pamm Morrone, Becky Hiller, Chris Kearney. Jennifer Butt, Kim Mishler. Kathi Schroeder, Denise Bohlmann, Angela Shortridge, Lee Youngjohn. Marilee Lindemann. Third Row: Anne Eh- ringer, Ty Welch, Jennifer Walker. Lynn Hurr, Carol Hawkins. Dave Clark. Bob Czeka, Cheryl Brown, Debbie Maxey, Bruce Ives. Peggy Ernst. Back Row: Ed Bertholet. Steve Gibson, Jeff Roscoe. 40 — Drama Sound Light 1. Faced with the task of transforming a chick- en wire form into Aladdin’s magic cave, Steve Gibson applies strips of paper mache. 2. The long weeks of rehearsal rapidly coming to a climax, Becky Hiller adds highlight to her eyes before appearing in You Can’t Take It With You.” Drama Sound Light — 41 push pedals . buttons What happens when people shar- ing a smiliar interest get together and animatedly discuss their past- time? At VHS this set the wheels of activity into motion and allowed hobby-oriented clubs to get under- way. “Pedal Power” was the motto of the Valpo Cranks as they puffed, panted, and yes — pedalled their way on long-distance rides to vari- ous destinations. The only require- ments for the Cranks were having a bike, a love for riding, and unfail- ing courage in the face of hearty exercise. Shutterbugs exchanged ideas and different techniques in the Photography Club. Cameramen (and women) provided their ser- vices during the state champion- ship football game. The club pro- cessed and developed photos and met with an overwhelming re- sponse when prints went up for sale in the Student Commons last fall. Members let their imaginations run wild during the spr ing field trip to Chicago. Students were turned loose in the Loop with instructions to snap anything and everything that struck their fancies. An in- crease in camera-mania also led to photography workshops, which were held held in the art room each Wednesday night. 1. Regional Media Fair finalists were Diane Bisacky and Michelle Gardin for an eight millimeter Bicentennial film, and Gary Smith for a photo essay on the Spesco fire entitled Disaster. Diane and Mi- chelle also won first-place honors in state competition. 2. PHOTO CLUB — Front Row: Nora Keen. Amy Gunsalus, Kathy Rinchak, Chris Thomas, Sheryl Henderson. Second Row: Terry Hannon, Walter Benson, Kathy Snodgrass, Mr Kurt Anderson, sponsor; Bob Koenig, Gary Smith Back Row: Dave Clark, Art Zemon, Pauline Frank, Andy Lipp. 3. Knowing that much effort and care goes into printing quality pictures, Photo Club member Andy Lipp m eticulously inspects a color slide to see If It is clear enough to print. 42 — Valpo Cranks Photo Club 1. To insure the safety of each rider, Mr. Larry Vinson makes last-minute gear ad- justments. 2. CRANKS — Front Row: Mark Porter. Dan Matern. Back Row: Dean Reynolds. Becky Taber, Bob Harmon, Dave Ransom, Tom Brown. Mr. Larry Vinson, sponsor; Paul Hanson, Lou Kimmel, Harry Kuehl, Vicki Kage. Val Vas. Valpo Cranks Photo Club — 43 Pep clubbers get down lo spirited business I don’t think I’ll ever be able to look another balloon or crepe paper streamer in the face again! But you know, deep down inside I don’t really feel as put upon as I sound. I admit that all of this pre-game decorating can be a bit tedious, but I don’t think Pep Club members really mind it. If we did, we wouldn’t have joined Pep Club in the first place. It’s funny, though — I mean, I know a lot of kids think Pep Club is made up of “rahs” and that the club never accomplishes very much. But our main purpose is to boost the players ' morale and stir up school spirit . . . and that goes for both winning and losing seasons. I must admit it ' s been a thrilling football season, but Pep Club won’t stop here, you know. We ' ll continue to sell programs, hold car washes, have spirit days, and organize bake sales all through swimming, basketball, wrestling, and track seasons. We use our mon- ey to finance all our spirit — building projects — like the decor- ating we’re doing tonight. You know, even if we lose the Carmel game tomorrow night, I don’t think the hours we’ve spent decorating will have been for nothing. It shows that we care, and “rah” as it may sound that ' s what Pep Club is about. I 1. A temporary lull in fan bus ticket sales finds Cindy Risk, Tena Arndt, Karen Brophy, Sue Lomas, and Beth Turner chatting in the student lounge. 2. Greased up to show their school spirit. Brad Burgess, Rich Lucht, and Ron Lattanzi roam the halls during Spirit Day. 3. To provide fall decoration finances, Eileen Stanton and other Pep Club members brave freezing water and cool Septem- ber weather at their annual car wash. 4. Among her responsibilities as wrestling sporthead for Pep Club, Roberta Haflin helps Mr. Sid Reggie, Jay Dix, and Carla Medema score wrestling meets. 44 — Pep Club 3. PEP CLUB — Front Row: Marilou Phillips, pres.; Carolyn Schnure, v. pres.; Eileen Stan- ton, treas.; Kim Blastick. sec Second Row: Kathy Newland. Roberta Haflin. Debbie Ikeda. Denise Lambert. Sheya Fifield. Kelly West. Kerry Miles, Kathy Rhew, Barb Thorpe, Robin Rum- ford. Dianne Stankey. Beth Wilson. Barb Mieczen- kowski. Third Row: Paula Brown. Jody Mitchell, Mary Jean Vorwald, Mary Lou Principe. Sandy Telschow, Candy Fero. Michele McGaffic. Leslie Higgins. Kristin Manatrey. Nancy Dixon, Nancy Rooney, Tena Arndt, Laurie Shriver. Fourth Row: Sandy Backstrom. Paulette Tucker, Jill Bell. Margie Manago. Lori Bain. Terri Mitchell, Donna Breitzke. Debbie Hildreth. Elaine Kamin- ski, Kathy Wood. Jenny Schemehorn Fifth Row: Rita Getz. Becky Balko, Aileen Buckley. Sherry Priano. Sheryl Cole. Ellen McCord, Penny Tirchman, Cathy Paul, Tina Trisik, Jenny Dickey. Sally Hallam. Sixth Row: Barb Long, Suzy Bouche, Sally Nedberg, Cindy Emig. Mary Mangel. Sue Roberts, Carol Griffin. Melanie Taylor. Kate Bartlemo, Karen Pullins, Pauline Dawes. Seventh Row: Laura Blaney. Cheryl Jackson, Kay Cool ey. Sue Beindorf. Jody Simeon, Dianne Pisarski. Nancy Jennings. Linda Parker. Sharon Inches. Marianne Moore. Teri Busch Back Row: Terri Lynn Schroeder. Marcy Steinhilber, Krista Weinhold. Peggy Burkett, Cindy Rogers. Nancy Clarke. Karen Brophy. Mary Long, Erin Murphy, Sharon Mammarella, Bonnie Hensel. 1. Hoops were a first for VHS wrestlers this year as Deb Hildreth and Susan Roberts work on one for the LaPorte meet. 2. Decorating the varsity locker room becomes a weekly occurence during football season for Karen Brophy and many other Pep Club members. Pep Club — 45 Aquanaut . V ' l’O Hallwalkers turn heads One student could have sworn he saw Mickey Mouse scamper past the typing room. Another stared as Goofy meandered amiably by his geometry class. Was Disneyland in- vading VHS? From the viewpoint of the Aquanauts, yes! The theme for this year’s water show was ‘‘The Magic Kingdom, and characters such as these were casing the corri- dors to promote ticket sales and general enthusiasm for the show. Over 70 lively bathing beauties splashed their way through the 15 flashy water routines on the even- ings of April 22-25. The weeks of diligent work ended in a cascade of bubbles and a spray of water as the song It’s A Small World set the tempo for the finale. Clockwatchers set record Chalk up another point for the liberation movement — but this time strike the tally on the mens’ side of the board. The Girls ' Timing Organization (GTO) crashed the sex barrier this year when boys joined the ranks of the formerly female club. A new name for the organiza- tion was in order, and the Val- paraiso Timing Organization (VTO) went into action. Members lent spirit and a steady stop-watch hand to the Boys’ Swim Team. When morale needed boost- ing, VTO was there to give encour- agement. Pre- and post- meet par- ties eased the tension brought on by stiff competition and also let the swimmers and timers get to know each other outside the pool. 1. When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again sets the tempo for Becky Evans, Patty Sheik, Pat Schroeder, and Marianne McCord as they march in the Bicentennial tribute seconds before taking the plunge. 2. With eyes glued to the stopwatch, VTO members Ellen McCord and Sally Hallam cheer in a finishing swimmer. 3. Recording individual times from the electronic scorekeeper, VTO member Cathy Rooney updates team records. 4. VTO — Front Row: Pat Lyon, Car- olyn Maynard, Lee Wieland Second Row: Carol Bailey, Lynn Greiger Third Row: Karin Ives, Judy Rooney. Fourth Row: Becky Keller, Karin Bailey Back Row: Mary Jean Vorwald, Cathy Rooney. 5. AQUANAUTS — Front Row: Deanna Troy, Patty Maas. Polly Cain, Glenda Rutt, Cindy Brown Second Row: Sue Graham, Lee Young- john, Ann Granberry, Jeanine Choaker. Kathy Krebs, Pauline Frank, Lee Wie- land. Ann Lux, Deb Schirg Back Row: Michelle Moser. Pat Schroeder, Jackie Eckert. Lynne Howard, Lori Bain, Carla Medema. Lorie Pollock, Pat Babcock. Aquanauts VTO — 47 Council offer counsel “Oh, I can ' t stand that teacher! She’s being so unfair! “Well, if you feel that strong- ly, why don ' t you do something about it? “Like what? No one will listen to a kid.” Sure someone will listen. Why don’t you complain to the Student- Faculty Senate?” “Well . . . I ' m not sure. I mean, do you think they’d do anything? Besides, I ' d be kind of embarrassed to get up there and ...” “Hold it! First of all you don ' t need to get up before the whole group. You can turn in a written complaint to any Senate member, or just drop it in the box on Mrs. Heckman’s desk in B-110. You don’t even have to sign your name.” Do you think it would help? Well, it can’t hurt. Student Council and its stand- ing subcommittee the Student-Fa- culty Senate strived to stimulate communication and understanding between the faculty and the stu- dent body. The complaint forum was the newest feature of the Senate, and genuine effort on the part of both students and teachers contributed to its success. Other new Student Council projects in- cluded the remodeling of the Stu- dent Commons Area, and enthusi- astic participation in the “Win a Kiss Concert” contest, in addition to traditional Council activities, such as the sponsoring of the Christmas Dance. 1. Assisted by Mark Allen, Student Council member John Christ- ner secures colored lights into position for the annual Christmas dance. 2. STUDENT-FACULTY SENATE — Front Row: Jenny Crawford, Jan Tudor, Ronda Hayes, Roberta Haflin, Gail Neuffer. Second Row: Mrs. Kitty Clark, Miss Margaret Phillips, Paula McAleer, Mrs. Jean Heckman, Yanna latridis, Karen Brophy, Kara Moseley, Mrs. Kathy Grove. Mr. Paul Miller. Back Row: Carolyn Schnure, Mrs. Lenore Hoffman, Rick Rumford. Mitch Chuich, Mike Chez. 3. Anxious to provide VHS with a free concert, many students such as Dave Shaffer, Mitch Chuich, Barb Long, and Bob Mal- ackowski devote their spare time to writing and counting 3x5 cards. 4. STUDENT COUNCIL — Front Row: Mitch Chuich, pres.; Rick Rumford, v. pres.; Joan Erceg, sec.; Bob Malackowski, treas.; Rob Bott, sgt. at arms. Second Row: John Christner, Anne Gil- more, Elmer Field, Gay Griffin, Kimi Nelson, Sue Carey, Cherie O ' Connor, Sally Nedberg, Gary Rush, Mike Morasco. Third Row: Angela Verde, Kathy Boehringer, Tena Arndt. Robin Rumford, Dianne Stankey, Jenny Dickey. Kathy McKibben, Paulette Tuck- er. Ruth Bihlman, Debbie Ikeda, Peggy Potucek. Fourth Row: Yanna latridis, Larry Tucker, Ingrid Paul, Bonnie Hensel, Karen Brophy, Beth Vondran, Suzy Bouche, Rhonda El-Naggar, Mary Long, Paula McAleer. Fifth Row: Barb Koshuta, Tom Pedavoli, Phil Hazlett, Kellie Murphy. Patty Lyons, Sue Lawrence, Jenny Schemehorn, Lindsey Koenig. Kathy Grindlay. Back Row: Laurie Shriver, Barb Long. Barb Mieczenkowski, Tracy Newberry, Sue Poncher. Michele McGaffic, Ellen McCord, Kara Moseley, Nancy Rooney. Carolyn Schnure. Student Council Student Faculty-Senate — 49 Competition novices Providing students with the op- portunity to be of service to the community and develop practical career knowledge, the vocational and distributive education pro- grams demonstrated the value of labor through competition in mar- keting events. To help finance the annual em- ployer-employee banquet in May, VICA participants sponsored a num- ber of activities. These included a car smash, an after-game sock hop, and the second annual VICA vs. fac- ulty basketball game. Proceeds from these fundraisers went toward sending students to the state voca- tional competition. Several local schools took part in the Career Development Confer- ence held February 11 for DECA members. Over 250 students com- peted in marketing and merchan- dising contests. Winners of the lo- cal contests went on to state com- petition in French Lick, Indiana. In addition to these competitive acti- vities, DECA held three after-game sock hops and sponsored a needy family at Christmas. 1. To provide funds for sending students to state and national contests, machine shop VICA sponsored a fall carsmash. 2. HEALTH OCCUPATIONS — Front Row: Char- lene Oslewski, Kathy Blunk, Cindy Simms. Teresa Leal, Linda Hecht. Mary Glissman, Pearl Mounts, Joanna Bryant. Second Row: Carol Graham, Liz Berkowski, Nancy McAfee, Anna Woodruff, Donna Snyder, Peggy Biggs. Penny Callahan, Sarah Oestriech, Sue Loef- fler Back Row: John Clasp, Sue Wheeland, Lori Brown, Linda Weaver, Marrianne Bush- wty, Cindy Gathmann, Sue Frye. Barb Spit- ler, Jill Nuest, Karen Johnson. 3. VICA — Front Row: Mr. Shelly Hugus, sponsor, Mike Maviety. Bob Roof, Chad Elli- ott, Jeff Zulich. Second Row: Ron Veatch, Rich Eichelberg, Perry Campolattara, Tom Culp, Ron Aytes. Back Row: Jim Cross, Steve Berrier, Steve Fisher. John Cinkoske, Kent Jarnecke, Mark Merle. 50 - VICA DECA 1. DECA — Front Row: Steve Buche, Mike Macaluso. Laura Massom, Kathy Lansdowne, Sue Klitzka. Second Row: John Haggerty. Charlie Nelson, Pat Hipke, Cindy Hundt, Cindy Braun. Third Row: Tim Smith. Jim Rhoda, Jennifer O ' Neil, Dianne Simmons. Beth Long: Fourth Row: Mike Lemster. Tom Neely, Steve Thrash, Mike Peiffer. Fifth Row: Dan Fasel, Jeff Johnson, Bill Sieckman, Jeff White Back Row: Kevin Reinert, John Taylor, Tom Cooley, Mike Berkowski. 2. VICA — Front Row: Zane Whitcomb. Norm Dehnart, Jim Smurdon, Rick Walsworth, Dick Daumer Second Row: Brian Brown, Logan Walker. Gary Herren, Terry Johnson. George Cushman, Mike Clarke. Third Row: Mike Cities, Tim Hampton, Scott Nuss, Dave Linton, Rod Cornett, Bob Feldhause, Bob Fritts. Fourth Row: Mike Samick, Tim Broviak, Curt Corneil, John Hyatte, Bill Hadock. Back Row: Jeff Mackenzie. Bob Maynard, Randy Strehler, Greg Pryatel, Brad Burgess, Mr. Robert Rhoda. sponsor. 3. VICA (Drafting) — Front Row: Ronn Smith. Scott Miller, Jeannie Shroka. Marge Sinn. Second Row: Don Raschke. BobChael, Greg Trowbridge, Stan Steffel. Third Row: Tom Velchek, Jack Wellsand, Steve Johnson. Fourth Row: Dan Ransom, Greg Steck, Kurt Hensel, Craig Cassidy. Fifth Row: Mr. Frank Horvath, sponsor; Mike Bailey. Mike Gesse, Ron Taylor, Shane McClean. Back Row: Gil Clifford. Bob Lembke, Chris Thomas, Mark Allen. VICA DECA — 51 Recipe for service clubs is uo secret Take one enthusiastic group of students. Add the desire to gain practical working experience and develop occupational skills. Blend in a sufficient amount of con- cerned. capable sponsors, and sprinkle generously with presever- ance and the will to work. Mix well, and what does one have? Why the service clubs at VHS, of course! The largest service organization was Quest, which boasted over 120 active members. Participants gave up their study halls in order to perform a variety of duties in the bookstore, Learning Center, and main office — as well as in in- dividual classrooms. Prospective teachers devoted time and energy to Future Edu- cators in Action (FEA). Participants 52 — Quest OEA FEA attended preparatory lectures and seminars, and all senior mem- bers received teaching assignments at elementary and junior high schools. To provide members with the necessary groundwork for office occupations, Office Education As- sociation (OEA) worked diligently throughout the year. In addition to holding bakesales, OEA sold re- freshments at girls ' sports activi- ties. The money earned at these functions sent 21 girls to an annual office skill contest held on February 7 at the Gary Career Center. As a reward for surviving the contest, OEA took a much-appreciated spring trip to Old Chicago. Even this vacation furnished practical ex- perience in arranging trips. - Aiv XT ' 3 1. FEA — Front Row: Peggy Ernst, Debbie Bach, Mari- lou Phillips, Paula Brown, Cathy Rooney, Second Row: Shelly Meyer, Paula McAleer, Pauline Dawes, Donna Breitzke, sec; Sharon Zehner. Third Row: Jen- nifer Crawford. Nancy Soliday. Deb Hildreth, co- pres.; Gayla Domke, co-pres; Tim Watt. Back Row: Larry Clark, Mr. Don Dick, sponsor. 2. As part of FEA’s cadette teaching program, Lynn Grieger assists first graders on their Valentines Day projects at Parkview Elementary School, 3. With the office skills contest in mind, OEA mem- ber Sue Carey brushes up on her typing. 4. OEA — Front Row: Tammy Altomere, Madge Dougherty, Brenda Palmer, news reporter Second Row: Lori Pollock, pres.; Bonnie Hensel, treas.: Kim Stalbaum, v. pres.; Leslie Benton, sec.; Cindy Cassidy, hist. Third Row: Kacie Hreha, Patti Strikwerda, Kathi Schroeder, March Boule, Anita Ferguson. Fourth Row: Mrs. Cynthia Stalbaum, sponsor; Donalyn Smith, Luann Larcom, Brenda Roberts, Sue Carey. Shelley Wiesjahn. Back Row: Cherie O’Connor, Kae Evers, Gail Price, Kathy Zaharias, Cindy Marner. 5. Three-year Quest members Rich Lucht prepares a pro- jector for future use. QuetVOEA FEA — 53 I’rt ' seiitin;;’: a ca of lion- apathy A while back I began to get tired of staying home doing nothing. I knew it was high time I did some- thing, but what? I wanted to be useful — really accomplish some- thing. Then school started, and I was flooded with extra-curricular information. That’s when I decided to join the service clubs. I volun- tered for both V-Teens and YARC, and was that ever a step in the right direction. I can’t believe how good it makes me feel to know I’m doing something truly worthwhile for someone else. During Thanksgiving, for exam- ple, V-Teens sponsored a needy family, and over the holidays we went caroling to shut-ins. Proceeds from Apple Day helped finance the annual King of Hearts Dance. Earnings from this popular V- Teens activity were donated to the Heart Fund. Participation in the Youth Asso- ciation for Retarded Children (YARC) has shown me what it is like to give of oneself. Greater en- thusiasm than ever before was re- sponsible for the organization of a larger number of social activities for employees of Opportunity Enter- prises. In addition to several holiday par- ties, these activities included the attendence of two VHS drama pro- ductions. You know, sometimes it feels great to set personal gain aside and act with other people in mind. 54 — YARC V-Teens 1. V-TEENS — Front Row: Polly Cain, Patty Huguenard. Barb Long, Suzy Bouche. Barb Woodworth, Roxanne Straka Second Row: Jenny Crawford, Mary Long, Sherry Nisley. Marrianne McCord, Eileen Stanton, Anita Longnecker, Shari Sweet Back Row: Terry Barnhart, Jill Bell, Patty Lyons, Mary Ann Moore, Terri Mitchell, Mrs. Lenore Hoff- man, sponsor. 2. With the arrival of spring, V-teens meet to discuss plans for a May trip to Old Chicago. 3. YARC — Front Row: Sue Wheeland, Glyn Porter Second Row: Mrs. Cathy Grove, spon- sor; Brenda Cole, Ingrid Bannec. Third Row: Lisa Keegan, Carrie Powers. Lee Youngjohn, Annamarie Woodruff. Fourth Row: Annette Bell, Ruth Shewan Fifth Row: Lori Evans. Teresa Dougherty, Judy Rooney, Mary Ann Moore Back Row: Gina Quintero, Chris Allen, Diane Bisacky, Karin Bell. 4. Providing extra entertainment for Op- portunity Enterprise employees, YARC mem- bers serve refreshments after the Dance club Club production of Aladdin. 5. Refreshments and conversation spark up an afternoon of activity for YARC pres- ident Sue Wheeland and employees of Opport- unity Enterprise. 5 YARC V-Teens — 55 1. Unfamiliar with the tools of yearbooking, first year staffer John Hopkins seeks help in cropping a picture from co-editor Terry Van Santen. 2. VALENIAN STAFF — Front Row: Gary Hefner. Second Row: Ellen McCord, Kathy Newland, Marilee Lindemann. Third Row: Linda Peter- son, Diane Bisacky, Jenny Griffin, Terry Van Santen, Cathy Rooney, Gary Smith, Stacie Fisch, Matt Johnson. Back Row: Sally Hallam, Deanna Troy, Lynne Howard. Tina Wright, Jamie Ferguson, Michelle Gardin, Elmer Field, Jeff Coleman, Bob Koenig, John Hop- kins, Miss Gloria Arvay, adviser; Ben Ames, Chris Thomas. Not pictured: Dave Shaffer. 3. Pondering her choice of words, co- editor Marilee Lindemann types out a rough draft of opening copy. 4. A virtual resident of the Valenian dark room, Gary Smith prints pictures for har- ried editors during a deadline. 56 — Valenian Chatter breaks up the monotony of year- book production for Stacie Fisch and Ben Ames as Lisa Keegan consults the ladder diagram of the book. Deadlines crop up iensions Clickity-click rat-a-tat-tat click — ding — click. Fingers pound at the machines seemingly of their own accord. Scritch scratch scritch. A pencil races across a formerly blank page, rapidly filling it with preliminary copy. Hands mechani- cally crop pictures. Everywhere heads are bent intently over individ- ual work. One can almost hear the cogs and wheels of thought in motion. The deadline draws near. On the blackboard a hastily scrawled chalk message proclaims: “Work Session Tonight. 6:30-8:30 — Be There! At precisely 6:37 the air is filled with frantic shouts. “Who ' s got the keys to the filing cabinet? Has anyone seen the keys?” The keys invariably come out of hiding and peace is partially restored. The general atmosphere of the work session becomes one of organized chaos, and staff chatter turns to past accomplish- stowed upon the 1975 Valenian. Someone mentions the IHSPA’s Harvey Award for Cover and Theme Development, and another reminds the group of the first-place ratings last year’s book received from both the National Scholastic Press Asso- ciation and the Columbia Scholas- tic Press Association. The over- all din tones down a bit, and the work session continues. A lot of hard work does go into the production of the Valen- ian, and this year ' s staff got an early start by attending summer journalism workshops at Indiana University, Ball State, and Culver Military Academy. However, Va- lenian members didn’t spend all their time toiling over the book. Get togethers on a more social level included a dawn breakfast, Christmas brunch, and taco dinner, in addition to the traditional awards banquet in the spring. Valenian — 57 1. Taking time out from the hustle-bustle of backstage activity, Thespian member RitaGetz makes a quick check with the lighting crew. 2.NHS — Front Row: Karen Brophy, Barb Koshuta, Jody Mitchell, Pat Maas. Michele McGaffic, Joanne Erceg, Bon- nie Hensel, Karen Brisette, Jean Rosscup, Sue Wheeland. Second Row: Cindy Brown, Beth Vondran, Jennifer Butt. Gay Griffin, Jenny Crawford, Valerie Vas, Polly Cain, Brenda Roberts, Tina Wright. Terry Mitchell, Phil Koenig. Third Row: Terry Busch, Ingrid Paul, Rita Getz, Chris Kearney, Glenda Rutt, Marianne McCord, Carol Bartholomew. Becky Pritchard, Jeannie Aszman, Jim Moyer. Mark Canada, Sue Poncher, Doug Nisley, Gayla Domke. Back Row: Mary Jean Vorwald, Rich Lucht, Trish Morris, Don Maiers, Sara Woodrow, Phil Hazeltt. Carolyn Schnure, Tom Smith, Bruce Ives, Dave Telschow, Lindsey Koenig, Paul Hanson, Dave Wegrzyn, Fred Koberna, Mark Buckley. 58 — Honoraries Action slum more than just ' brain ■IPBJJPIJI i 1 Cas lal conversation at the V� l- er an taco dinnerhelps to re lieve new Quill and Scroll mem t|ers John Hopkins and Tina Wright of deadline- itis. 1. THESPIANS — Front Row: Debby Maxey, Nancy Hodshire, Karen Miller, Linda Herr, Steve Gibson. Second Row: Deb Sturdevant. Deb Schirg, Rita Getz, Chris Kearney, Ed Ber- tholet Back Row: Jennifer Walker, Jeff Roscoe, Bruce Ives, Jennifer Butt, Brad Farrington, Dave Clark. 2. QUILL SCROLL — Front Row: Bob Scott. Elmer Field. Marilee Lindemann, Kerry Roberts, John Hopkins Second Row: Deanna Troy. Anne Gilmore. Sue Taylor, Ronda Hayes, Nancy Jennings, Terry Van San- ten, Diane Bisacky Third Row: Dave Shaffer, Ben Ames, Theresa Brown, Lisa Keegan. Lynn Howard, Stacie Fisch, Sally Hallam. Back Row: Ellen McCord, Karne Miller, Cathy Rooney, Kathy Newland, Tina Wright, Gary Smith. When thinking of a member of an honorary organization, what de- scriptive terms come to mind? If you answer hardworking, ambitious and involved, you have a good idea of what it takes to meet honorary requirements. Though ingenuity is not consi- dered a requirement for member- ship in the National Honor Society, its members exhibited a great deal of creativity in all their undertak- ings. A multi-media presentation added a unique touch to induction ceremonies in January, while over- whelming success once again greet- ed NHS members with Carnation Day. Planning for the future, Honor Society saved the money from this project for the establishment of a scholarship. Aspiring Woodwards and Bern- steins released themselves from the confines of room A101 in order to raise money for summer journa- lism workshops. Veterans and new- ly initiated Quill Scroll members worked side-by-side at a spring raf- fle and car wash which added $200 to the scholarship fund. New mem- bers were initiated at the annual Publications Awards Banquet in May. Working closely with Drama Club. Thespians stressed the im- portance of being active. Partici- pation in drama productions, stage crew, and other drama-oriented ac- tivities contributed to Thespian points. Those students that met the requirement of 10 points (150 hours of work) were inducted into the troupe. In addition to the annual initiation, the Thespians presented a program for the Women ' s Club in April. Honoraries — 59 Academics Survey 1. Do you feel that the majority of classes available at VHS meet the needs of the majority of students? Yes 88% No 5% No comment 6% 2. How would you rate the VHS cur- riculum overall? Excellent 19% Above-average 55% Satisfactory 24% Poor 3% 3. Have the classes you are taking — or plan to take — helped you se- lect a suitable career field? Yes 65% No 25% No comment 1 1 % 4. Which of the following most close- ly describes the majority of your classes? Fairly open, stimulating 56% Un- exciting, but necessary 28% Worth- less 3% None of the above 13% A moment of climax arrives for Gil Clif- ford as he adds weight to his bridge in the Physics Department ' s bridge-building contest. (Photo by Gary Smith) 1. Doug Greaves 2. Carolyn Schnure 3. Jim Anderson 4. Fred Koberna 5. Pat Hipke What have you learned ?= By the time they graduate, most students will have attended VHS for three years. They will have endured with their fellow students the rigors of everything from physical educa- tion to advanced physics. They will have come to know the meanings of strange course titles like the Greeks Were Right and Love Means. Through it all they manage to survive, and even like what they ' re doing here. Read on, and perhaps you’ll begin to see why. Question One: For a school this size, they have a lot to offer — they have a lot more than many larger schools,” said one boy in reference to the courses available to VHS students. We ' re also given a lot of liberty in choosing what we want to take, he added. A future computer science major found the only flaw in the VHS curriculum to be a lack of prepara- tory courses related to his chosen field. He added, however, that the pre-college math and English courses would be helpful to him in the future. Question Two: The group agreed with the overall above-average rating given to the curriculum in the survey. They felt that various departments had done a good job of keeping pace, sighting in particular the changes planned in the English pro- gram for next year. The students’ major criticism was a lack of course description informa- tion. One boy felt that the solution to this problem would be for student “counselors” to visit junior high stu- dents and give them first-hand infor- mation. Question Three: “I think if you know what you want to do you should take classes that will prepare you, but I don’t think taking a class is going to help you decide what to do,” said a boy who disagreed with the majority. One girl involved in the Explora- tory Teaching program said that being in an actual teaching situation had not only helped her decide what she wanted to do, but even what grade she wanted to teach. She was very pleased with the program overall. Question Four: You really have to apply yourself in the classes where you don’t particularly like the subject or the teacher, but that doesn ' t happen very often because you select so much of what you want to take yourself,” said one boy. The group unanimously decided that teachers to a great extent deter- mine what students are going to get out of a class. They particularly en- joyed classes where simulation games and informal discussions had replaced the standard format of teachers giv- ing lectures and students taking notes. Elections get green sweep “White is right!” Vote green all the way. Green will keep the government clean!” Catchy slogans and party plat- forms formed the basis for poli- tical speeches as second semester government classes held mock campaigns for city offices. Collaborating with the Valpo Jaycees, the classes set up Student Government Day, in which the win- ners filled their real-life coun- terparts’ positions for a day. After dividing into the green and white parties, students se- lected a precinct chairman, who helped slate the various candidates. In preparation for the voting, candidates covered the VHS halls with posters and banners and re- hearsed speeches, which were later presented to the seniors in a spe- cial convocation. In what closely resembled a real campaign, seniors learned to use a voting machine, casting their ballots for the candidates as well as two referenda dealing with lo- wering the drinking age and para- muteul betting in Indiana. The outcome ensured the green party of a landslide victory as it took 11 of 12 positions. The green victors and the lone white winner prepared to make Valpo a better city” at all levels of government. i In an attempt to gain support, unemployed manager Fred Kendall tries to organize a full strike in a Capitalism simulation game. After purchasing stocks in Economics class. Shelly Wiesjahn checks daily market reports for prices on her investments. 62— History Preparing to cast the final vote in the Student Government Day election, Dave Kerr throws the lever to close the curtain and start ballot selection. To obtain information for a history project, Cindy Beach previews a film strip in the Learning Center. ft Inquisitive but skeptical, Mark Errichiello listens to Nancy Hodshire read his fortune with tarot cards. Dimmed lights and candles set a serene mood as Psychology students attempt transcendental meditation. Directing her attention toward a group of speakers, Pat Schulz evaluates each pre- sentation before voting for her choice in Social Problems class. 64 — Psych. Soc. Social Problems TM authorizes legal space-offs F-i-i-i-do, F-i-i-i-do . . . This is ridiculous! I ' m supposed to be re- laxing? All I can think about is saying “Fido” over and over again. F-i-i-i-do, F-i-i-i-do . . This is no use. I just can’t get the hang of it. I ' ll never be any good at Transcendental Meditation. I mean, We ' re supposed to pick one word that has special meaning for us. I love my dog. Fido is a dear friend, but repeating his name cer- tainly doesn’t do anything for me. I’ll try just one more time. F-i-i-i-do, F-i-i-i-do. I give up! This is really weird. We’ve taken IQ tests, watched mice run through a maze, listened to a homosexual talk about his lifestyle, and now we ' re meditating. What will they think of next? F-i-i-do. Of course, no one ever said that psychology would be boring; it’s all been very interesting. Fi-do. We’re supposed to be concen- trating on only one thought and blot everything else out of our mind. I’ve thought about everything under the sun in the last five minutes. F-i-i-i-do, F-i-i-i-do ... I don ' t see how I can concentrate when 30 people are sitting cross- legged on the floor repeating one word the whole time. Well, only five more minutes to go. I guess I can hold out until then. F-i-i-i-do . . . To complete a Psychology requirement, Patty Huguenard uses a reward-punishment tech- nique to train her dog. Volunteers Don Roby and Dianne Goodmann are put in a deep sleep during a hypnotism de- monstration in Psychology. Psych. Soc. Social Problems — 65 Additions attempt to cure English ailments Whether a person’s ambition is to be a musician, a professional athlete, or a politician, practice is a necessity. If a person plans to be a journalist, writer, or secretary, practice in basic reading and writ- ing skills is a must. However, re- cent statistics show that today’s average high school student has a comparatively small background in grammar to go into these fields. To better prepare students for college or careers involving the Eng- lish language, two grammar classes were added to the VHS curriculum this year. Write Right and Nuts and Bolts of English concentrated on the fundamentals of grammar in writing and speaking. In other classes, students de- veloped reading speed, skill, and interest in various ways. Using au- dio-visual equipment, students in several basic reading classes in- creased comprehension and ability by listening to taped commentaries before and after reading a book. A grant donated by the federal gov- ernment enabled the department to purchase these tapes and incor- porate them into the curriculum. Sentence diagrams give Brett Trowbridge in- sight into the functions of sentence struc- ture in the Nuts and Bolts of English. Audio-visual equipment helps pace and in- crease the reading speeds of Chad Elliot In a Humor and Satire discussion about the book Huckleberry Finn, students Donna Down- ing, Bonnie Hensel, Tom Smith, and Don Raschke fill out their outline of the story. Rap Session class prompts Sandy North, Russ Rainey, and Rose Potis to read and discuss many recently written books. Expressing their feelings in writing, Lynn Mrzlak and Mary Jean Vorwald put their com- ments on the scratchboard in Visionary Lit- erature. English — 67 rzzrzzr I as he fulfills one of the requirements J of Basic Speech. Jitters plague budding orators You glance over your notes one last time. Hearing your name called, you sigh nervously and walk up to the front of the room. You grip the podium with your sweaty palms as if to keep yourself from fainting. After a brief moment of hesitation, you begin your speech, trying to use the same words and expression that seemed so good in front of the mirror last night. Glancing around the room, you search for a smiling face that will give you much-needed support. You try to smile, but a strained gri- mace is all you can manage. You try to forget that this one last speech could mean the different between an A and a B on your report card. After finishing your speech, you walk back to your seat and an ex- hilarating feeling comes over you as you realize that you’ve finally completed your one semester of speech. With ingredients and preparation instruc tions close at hand, Phyllis Fritts mixes batter before placing it in a cake pan during her demonstration speech. 68 — Drama Speech To help learn the importance of ex- aggerated stage movement, Lisa Zoss pantomimes climbing a ladder in Drama and Acting. Demonostrati ng a technique of good ora- tory, Greg Gallagher uses hand gestures to add to his speech on Mexican Aztec pyramids. I Drama Speech — 69 Fiesta time during Navidad gives Spanish students John Brantley and Pat Schroeder a chance to dance to Christmas folk songs. As a special project for Latin class, Jeff Gill demonstrates the catapult, an early Roman weapon. 70 — Foreign Language Narrow streets and small cars mark all small German towns as students discovered on their trip to Germany. Travelers spring to Germany Visit Germany: the home of beer, the Rhine River, magnificant cas- tles, Volkswagens, the 1972 Olym- pic games, and lederhosen. This travel folder description of Germany creates dreamlike visions for the average high school student. But for 33 VHS German students, the dream became a reality as the Foreign Language Department tra- veled to Germany for a very special field trip over spring vacation. Excursions to the Olympic village in Munich, the Nazi Stadium in Nuremburg, and the Alps high- lighted the ten-day trip. While ex- ploring ancient castles and shop- ping in the quaint town of Roten- berg, the students accustomed themselves to German culture and practiced the language. A side trip to Salzburg, Austria gave the students a look at the con- vent, church, and mansion where the “Sound of Music was filmed. Another trip on the agenda included visiting the Arc de Triumphe and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Acting as sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rhinehart and Ms. Margaret Phillips organized the trip, which was open to all VHS German stu- dents. Exhibiting decorative beer mugs and steins they purchased in Germany over spring break are Amanda Bourdreau and Lee Youngjohn. Through the use of headphones and pre- recorded tapes, Seth Bretscher and Mark Koenig receive individual attention as their foreign language teacher monitors them. Foreign Language — 71 I Calculator kids add knowledge Looking back, physics wasn’t as horrible as I made it out to be. Oh sure — it meant a lot of studying, but hadn’t I expected that? Probably if I had to sum up what I liked best about it the first thing that would come to mind would be the challenge — every day in physics was a new experience. And no wonder, it covered so many things. I really liked the highly pub- licized contests best. Bridge build- ing was an exciting way to earn extra credit. I won’t mention how much my bridge held up — it was too embarrassing. But wait til next year when I take Advanced Physics. My bridge will be so strong that it will hold three semis and half the class. I entered the mousetrap contest so I could show them I don’t give up. Maybe I should have — given up, that is — my mousetrap powered vehicle was the laughing stock of the Physics Department. But no one told me that you weren’t supposed to have a real mouse on the dumb thing. Set-ups for chemistry labs can sometimes be difficult as Brian Brown finds out while attaching tubing to a flask in Ad- vanced Chemistry. Precisely aligning the stems of his balsa bridge across the platform, Jerry Kilgour takes his turn in the third annual Physics Bridge Building Contest. With a generator from the electronics lab, physics students Martin Hackett and David Schena test revolutions per minute and electrical output. 72 — Science After finding a shady place, Diane Lebryk, Randy Robinson, and Steve Lethen relax in the wildlife surroundings of the VHS Nature Study Area. With warm autumn days conducive to outdoor exploration, Mr. Paul Miller gives his Life Science class a tour of the area. Science — 73 Working with the computer in the math de- partment, Jim Squire programs the fre- quency of a cosine. After a second-place finish in the Chester- ton invitational math contest, Mary Jean Vorwald, Mark Lasky, Craig Bixier, Pam Hans, David Dipert, and Bekki Evans dis- play the i ndividual and team trophies they won. Algebra students learn to deal with the teacher ' s careful examinations as well as puzzling fractions. Confronted with a logarithmic problem, students in Mr. Glen Ellis’ senior math class offer suggestions in solving it. 74 _ Math Independent Study Individual work Wards off blahs “Gosh, I’m so bored! I wish I had something more interesting to do than sit in study hall all semester.’’ “Well, why don’t you get into In- dependent Study?” “What ' s that?” “You pick a subject that you’re really interested in and do an in- depth paper on it.” “That’s all there is to it?” “It’s not as easy as it sounds. You have to work hard since you get credit for it.” “How do I get into it?” “You ask one of the teachers to be your sponsor. Throughout the semester he helps you with your project and grades you at the end.” “Can I pick any subjects?” “Yes, but it has to be approved by the administration first. “Like what?” “One kid that was really in- terested in math spent the time working with the school’s com- puter.” “That sounds neat! What have other people done?” “Oh, they ' re covered just about everything — the history of the musical stage, juvenile delinquen- cy, existentialism. “Wow, this sounds like it would really be fun! “So, go see your counselor.” I can’t right now — I have to go to study hall. Home base for all Independent Study stu- dents is the Learning Center, which pro- vides Carolyn Schnure with information for her project. Math Independent Study — 75 Dancers boogie for P.E. credit What do you think of when you hear the word hustle?” a) the movie with Catherine Deneuve and Burt Reynolds; b) a rigged game of pool; 3) gym class. If you guess c, then you win a Brownie button because discoma- nia did indeed hit VHS physical education classes — as well as the rest of the country — this year. Students hustled, bumped, and bus- stopped around the gym as modern dance was added to a unit on folk dancing. While dance classes were getting down in the gym, a course in life- saving fulfilled the swimming credit for more experienced swimmers. Techniques in rescuing and artifi- cial respiration were taught, and upon completion of the course, each swimmer earned his Red Cross certificate. Because the under-the-chin method of rescue has proven futile for Tom Pedavoli, he at- tempts to save victim Fred Kendall by pulling his hair. Before defenders Fred Ehrstein, Lori Gilbert, and Kathy McKibben can attempt to stop his dribbling, Scott Shirer boots the speed - away ball into the open field. 76 — Phys. Ed. Co-ed baseball supports equal rights as Sue Stark sends a single to left field. A firmly set lip indicates the concentration with which Chad Elliot practices his forehand shot in gym class. Phys. Ed. — 77 I As part of a study on post-natal care, Health Occupations students Cindy Gathmann and Donna ■ Snyder learn how to operate an incubator. Cold weather gives Mr. Tom Stokes an opportunity to explain to Michelle Dierking, Kathy Ribick, Phyllis Fritz, and Wade Bergslien remedies for cold engine starts. Health, Driver Ed. I Healthy extras add zing ■ One-semester health classes delved into all aspects of personal health, involving studies in phy- sical, social, and mental aware- ness. Students discovered that re- quired courses don’t necessarily have to be repetitious drudgery as the class diverted from the usual format. A field trip to Vale Day School accompanied a class discussion on mental health, and a special speaker presented a pro- gram on personality. Using a squirt bottle, Scott Shirer feeds Fred Koberna water to see the effects of gravitation on digestion, as Mr. Tom Stokes checks for results. Chills hit novice drivers A cold challenge confronted driver education students as Val- paraiso faced one of its hardest winters in recent years. Students met their weekly driving time with mixed emotions as drifting snow and freezing tem- peratures caused problems for the prospective license-holders. Back roads, often the first ones students try out, always seemed to be the last to get plowed. Profitable ex- perience, however, was inevitable as students learned winter driving tricks firsthand. An examination of crevices surrounding the canine teeth shows Nancy MacAfee where cav- ity activity begins. After a discussion on the importance of ex- ercise to healthy bodies, Rick Rumford, with Paula Brown holding his feet, pushes to do as many sit-ups as he can in one minute. Health Driver Ed. — 79 80 — Business mmmmi Office game is no smooth slope Snow Country: drifting snow, scent of pine trees in the air, a spacious lodge built on the side of a mountain, transcribing letters, keeping records, operating the key- punch. To most people, Snow Coun- try” does not produce visions of mounds of paperwork and routine office tasks. But for the girls in Business Machines class, this is precisely what it came to mean as they participated in a four- week simulation game called “Snow Country.” The girls became employees of an imaginary business firm, Snow Country, where they played the role of secretary. They typed let- ters, duplicated forms, and filed accounts with the help of adding machines and calculators. Business Machines served as a pre-requisite for the Intensive Lab, in which office-bound girls re- hearsed necessary secretarial skills for two hours a day. Earphones and dictating machines help to speed up business transactions, as Leslie Higgins listens and types recorded messages. Finding the home row becomes a familiar exercise for beginning typists as the semester unfolds. Business — 81 Using her textbook as a guide, Reiko Asai concentrates on the basic principles of mu- sic theory. Clad in formal band attire and accompanied by the Vikettes, the marching Vikings per- form in the annual VU Homecoming parade. II. : jt ns isX ' f l. ci - VALPARAISO IKD1AKA. HIGH SCHOOL V BAND x 82 — Band Choir With the help of his master copy sheet, Band Director Robert Miller yells out marching instructions. CAROLERS: Front Row: Ned Schafer, Marla Palmer, Chris Kearney. Second Row: Jennifer Butt. Kerry Roberts. Kathy Stone, Luann Lar- com. Third Row: Carl Neis, John Long. Ed Bertholet, Carey Gear, Jim Moyer. Back Row: Trish Morris, Dave Telschow, Diane Goodman, Jeff Roscoe, Claudia Williamson, Curt Cor- nell, Pat Babcock, Dave Clark. Musicians note trials of theory Did I understand what Mr. Butt was saying or am I just hearing things? I ' m sure he said that we have to write a large choral arrange- ment — including all four singing parts as well as piano. Oh, no! When I signed up for Music Theory, I never knew it would be so hard. Oh, sure, I knew the class would be concerned with the basic funda- mentals of harmonization and writing music, but most of the kids in here plan to study music in college. I feel like such an amateur — I ' m the only person in here who can’t read notes with- out always reciting Every Good Boy Does Fine.” Performing at one of the Choral Department ' s major undertakings, Jenny Scott sings with the Carousels at the Caberet dinner. Band Choir — 83 Bandsmen step-out Valpo style Wow! What are they doing?” “That’s really neat; I wonder how they do that?” Hey, there ' s Jeff at the top of the “p.” Oh, look, it spells Valpo.” This kind of oohing and aahing greeted the VHS Marching Band on three separate occasions as they performed their crowd-pleas- ing script of Valpo. School started early for band members when they began practic- ing in mid-August for upcoming home football games. Although the script Valpo oc- cupied most of the musicians’ time, they also worked out patterns for a bicentennial halftime presenta- tion with the junior high bands. After completing the marching season, band members focused their attention on concerts and contests. In February, the band presented a special bicentennial concert under the direction of Lt. Col. Dale Harpham, retired conductor of the U.S. Marine Band. Faced with a flourish of solo and ensemble contests, bandsmen devoted class and after-school time practicing for the coveted gold medal. Judged to be outstanding mu- sicians, Dan Bond, Mike Bondi, Chris Kearney, Jeff Roscoe, and Dave Rose were named to the Indiana All-State Band. Selected as the best in their respective instruments. Bond, Bondi, and Kearney held the position of first chair. Keeping the marching band in step with the beat of his tom-toms, Chris Kearney, along with other band members, practices for a half-time performance. JAZZ BAND — Front Row: Mr. Dan Pritchett, director. Second Row: Mark Lee, Carol Grif- fin, Linda Ellis, Jenny Dickey, Jon Uban. Third Row: Dan Bond, Jan Brooks, Fred Car- penter, Gay Griffin, Virginia Cook, Dayna Hagans. Fourth Row: Bob Kaspar, Fred Ko- berna, Charlie Graves, Scott Shirer, Todd Elliot, Dean Reynolds. Back Row: Tom Har- rington, Ned Schafer, Jean Rosscup, Paul Shewan, Jeff Roscoe, Chris Kearney, Mike Bondi. 84 — Band Band — 85 A BAND MEMBERS — Front Row: Rob Bixler, Bob Kaspar, Mary Jean Vorwald, Amanda Bou- dreau, Laurie Shriver, Nicki Platt, Carolyn Schnure, Sue Raber, Jennifer Butt, Sara Woodrow. Second Row: Debbie Sturdevant, Elaine Kaminski, Darlene Neuschafer, Glyn Porter, Stacie Fisch, Patty Hurst, Sue Hum- mel, Jill Conklin, Sandy Agee, Brenda Hart, Gay Griffin, Virginia Cook, Kurt Mussman, Anne Lux, Carolyn Galloway, Kathy Snell, Kathy Grindlay. Third Row: Marilou Philips, Kim Blastek, Angela Shortridge, Debbie Will, Sandy Backstrom, Barb Spitler, Deb Maher, Donna Boehlke, Kim Taylor, Jennifer Walker, Dan Bond, Cheryl Zoll, Steve Garrison, Charles Graves, Jeff Roscoe. Chuck Neuschafer, Phyllis Glasser, Steve Gibson, Rich Zentz, Mark Lee, Jon Uban, Fred Koberna, Kevin Anderson, Matt Johnson, Tom Harrington. Back Row: Chris Kearney, Jean Rosscup. Brad Staats, Mike Bubalo, John Holcomb, Cheryl Stevens, Doug Nisley, John Hoover. Mike Bond, David Kerr, Dave Rose, Martin Hackett. Paul Shewan. Scott Gibson, Jeff Golding. B BAND MEMBERS — Front Row: Bill Vaughn. Kim Allen, Janice Brooks, Vicky Whalls, Bev Taylor, Anne Gilmore, Shirley Cook, Becky Hiller, Jenny Dickey, Becky Rast. Second Row: Pam Hans, Belinda Robinson, Jim Anderson, Karen Bittorf, Linda Ellis, Jill Pahl, Sue Lawrence, Fred Carpenter, Carrie Wehling, Lee Shirer. Kathy McDaniel, Cindy Watts. Teresa Dougherty, Robin Brown. Laura Huck, Ruth Shewan. Third Row: Jeanine Choker, Mike Lipp, Cindy Taber. Laura Clauss, Cindy Mays, Penny Tirschman, Nancy Clark. Barb Lines. Bonnie Wilson, Dayna Hagans, Bill Kerr, El- mer Field, Sue Taylor, Paul Rettinger, Wes- ley Webb, John Eckert, Marla Hershman. Grant Pullins, Tina Palen, Deb Widup, Phil Thrash, Rick Johnson, Mike Bozarth. Jim Fitzsimmons, Carol Griffin. Back Row: Cathy Pavacik, Greg Rudd, Ronda Hayes, Dave Weiler, Mark Porter, Chuck Myers, Mary Von- dran, Marissa Ellis, Barb Hoyt, Bob Harmon, Tim Copsy, Duane Thormahlen, Scott Whirer, Dean Reynolds, Todd Elliott. Carolers grin and bear it Smile! Come on, look at the audience; quit singing to the walls! Stand up straight, Eddie — you look like a question mark! Get with it you guys, Bishop Luers contest is Saturday! Smile! Are you bored? You didn’t get a first place at the NISBOVA contest by acting bored! Get with it! Basses, you’re off! Alright, stop! Cut! Shut up!” With a sigh of relief, the Carolers sit down or run to get a quick drink of water. They appreciate this brief time-out. All for one 20-minute performance. And yet they wonder if they will get through their five songs without hearing the pounding and too-familiar voice of Mr. Butt shouting at them to stop and start over. Wouldn ' t the judges be surprised? They had performed for hun- dreds, probably thousand of people at various events throughout the year — the VHS Swing Choir Fes- tival, the Cabaret Dinner, the Spring Swing Sing. These were the times when all the long hours of singing and dancing paid off for the group. The director’s commanding voice brought them back to reality. This is where it all starts. The perfected performance the audi- ence sees starts here where every note and step are criticized and every Caroler is made to feel per- sonally responsible for any un- balanced appearance in the group. ‘‘OK. Let’s take it from the top,” came the command and the group snapped into action again. 1-2 3-4 Veteran choir member Ed Bertholet sings his solo rendition of ’’Silent Night in the Christmas concert. B CHOIR: Front Row: Joanna Bryant. Gay Whitcomb, Becky Balko, Judy Rooney. Noreen Johnson, Karen Miller Second Row: Teresa Lockhart, Judi Hodshire, Gail Whitcomb, Linda Clark, Nancy Hodshire, Jan Haney Third Row: Tammy Ritz, Tari Pryatel, Ingrid Bannec, Brenda Pauley, Norma Gernand, Lori Thoreson. Back Row: Barb O’Dell, Susan Waite, Jenny Scott, Kim Krueger, Deb Schirg, Deb Hil- dreth, Annette Bell. Creating a Caberet-style atmosphere. Carolers Pat Babcock and Karl Keller perform in the choir ' s annual fund-raising dinner. 86 — Choir GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB: Front Row: Jean Hine, Kim Betz. Chris Allen, Karen Lomax. Debbie John- son. Jean Stelling. Second Row: Laura Gil- bert, Donna McDaniel. Judy Golando. Beth Dutch- er. Myrna Smith. Chris Lamrock, Jamie Ferguson. Third Row: Cama Jarrett, Nancy Rooney. Car- rie Powers. Sharon Inches, Denise Bohlman, Sheri Hinkel, Lori Evans. Debbie Ludington. Back Row: Susan Rice, Carol Mitchell, Barb McDonald, Karen Hendrich, Karen Ives. Mon- ika Weber. Bethel Watt. CAROUSELS: Front Row: Kim Betz, Beth Dutcher, Chris Allen, Myrna Smith, Melanie Taylor, Ja- mie Ferguson, Jean Hine, Debbie Johnson, Jean Stelling Back Row: Jenny Scott, Monika Weber, Pam Vass. Karen Ives. Nancy Rooney. Barb McDonald, Cama Jarrett, Carrie Powers, Denise Bohlman, Sharon Inches. A CHOIR: Front Row: Mike Merryman, Cyndy Hurley, Jeff Gill, Sandy Telschow, Carl Neis, Carol Fitsimmons, Chris Kearney, Marla Pal- mer, Mike Giacobbe, Kathy Stone Second Row: Mike Birky, Sherri Collins. Jim Moyer, Kerry Roberts. Steve Gibson, Laura Rasch, Greg T row- bridge. Jeannie Aszman, Jim Williamson, Apryl Butt. Third Row: Earl T ucker, Janet Jones . Paul Miles, Myrna Woods, Carey Gear, Trish Morris, John Long, Pam Prescott, Karl Keller. Back Row: Jeff Roscoe. Jennifer Butt, Curt Corneil, Claudia Williamson, Dennis Clifford, Karla Graham, Ed Bertholet, Pat Babcock, Dave Telschow, Luann Larcom, Ned Schafer, Diane Goodman, Dave Ransom, Karen Fenzel. Dave Clark. Choir — 87 After preparing Thanksgiv- ing dinner, Foreign Foods students Kellie Murphy, Sherry Nisley, and Patty Huguenard savor the fruits of their labors. 88 — Home Ec. Photography Last-minute touches put Diane Cop- page one step closer toward the final product for Clothing class. Starting the preparation of a choc- olate cake, Bill Barros sifts the dry ingredients. Home Ec., Photography $$$ squeeze hits home If home economics students had visions of indulging in exotic gour- met dishes, the money crunch dashed these hopes as students were forced to whet their appetites with less expensive meat and casserole dishes. Domestic skills also came in handy for cost-cutting students in the newly formed Ad- vanced Tailoring class as they de- voted nine weeks to making their own wool coats. Hoping to add challenging real- ism to their study of continental cuisine, Foreign Foods students used native utensils such as chop- sticks to further their understand- ing of countries and their lifestyles. The presence of males on the domestic scene became an even less unusual sight this year with the addition of an Advanced Bachelor Living course to the home economics curriculum. Caution greeted the boys as experienced teachers anticipated the antics of the bachelors-to-be with under- standable apprehension. Shutters click in color Keeping up with current trends, photography student s added color processing to their long list of dark- room techniques. Although facilities were cramped due to the record-high enrollment, students were allowed to progress according to their individual talent. For the third year in a row, VHS claimed the top award in the regional division of the National Scholastic Photography Competi- tion, which encompasses northern Indiana and Michigan. As she gets ready to print her photograph, foreign exchange student Karin Von Reth places a film negative in the enlarger. In order to finish her home economics project Sue Chelf presses open seams before sewing. Home Ec Photography — 89 Glue and magazine pictures aid Anne Gil- more in the completion of an assignment in art class. With a steady hand and a concentrating eye, Eugene Tucker silver-solders a pill box. Do I detect a note of impa- tience in my counselor’s voice? All of the art courses sound like such fun — I can ' t help it if I can’t decide which one to take. Like this year, I took Ceramics. Pounding on that hunk of clay was a good way to take out my frus- trations. There’s a lot more to it than pounding clay, though. When I put the clay on the wheel, I realized what a picky person I am — it had to be absolutely per- fect. But when the finished pro- Art— 90 Frustration confronts artists duct went on display during Art Week in December I was so proud. The pot I entered in the National Scholastic Art Contest in January got pretty good ratings. Now, back to the problem at hand. Okay, Mr. Counselor, I think I’ll take Jewelry — welding my own jewelry out of hot solder sounds like fun ... or maybe I’ll take Drawing and Painting ... Hammer in hand, Ron Tucker bends a hand- made spoon into the desired shape. With a smooth stroke of the brush, Steve Beach carefully puts the last coat of shellace on his collage. Displays of various sculptures and mod- ern art line the main corridor as Art Week commences at VHS. Art — 91 New class hotwires fantasies According to social attitudes, little boys are supposed to enjoy tinkering with odds and ends around the house. Every little boy has his tool bench and mothers are constantly on the look-out for the mischievous antics of their progeny. Aware of this inborn desire, the Industrial Arts Department added a Housing and Wiring class to its curriculum this year. Students further developed their boyhood dexterity, maneuvering it to solve electrical problems found in the home. Resembling a simple fort from childhood years, a one-room house constructed from 2 x 4 ' s and equip- ped with electrical wiring served as a practice area for the future electricians. Here the boys used techniques learned in class to gain firsthand experience at their trade and to fulfill a boyhood dream to put things together and make them go. As he begins wiring a circuit breaker box, Dave Coulter goes by color coding for the placement of each wire on the terminal strip. A lot of on-the-floor work is required for Jim Hall to connect electrical lines to a wall socket. With the simple push of a button, Tom Mc- Aleer starts a testing operation on the circuit he completed in electronics class. 1 92 — Industrial Arts Industrial Arts — 93 Sales Training as her objective in Distribu- tive Education, Barb Woodworth works after- noons at Valparaiso Office Supply. With a quick and accurate hand, Charlie Nelson prints magnetic numerals on checks with a check-proof machine at Northern Indiana Bank and Trust Company. 94 — Co-Op Joe Co-Op joins commuter ranks 8-11 a.m. — J.C. attends VHS classes where he takes required subjects for graduation. 11 a.m. — J.C. hops onto the school bus which takes him to a subdivision near Smoke Road. There he joins co-operative educa- tion students from other schools in the Valparaiso area. As a parti- cipant in this program, J.C. is able to get career training while finishing high school. 11:15 a.m. — J.C. begins work on the house which will later be appraised by the real estate board and placed on the market. 11:20-2:20 — Having already helped put up the framework and install the plumbing, J.C. uses fun- damental skills he learned in class first semester to put up aluminum siding on the east side of the house. 2:20 p.m. — After three hours of on-the-job training. J.C. punches out on the time clock, adding time to his 1 5-hour work week. As chief electrician at the Porter County Building Trades house project, Steve Beach puts final connections on a basement light fixture as Scott Lambert looks on. Co-Op — 95 Sports Survey 1. Do you regularly attend VHS home sports events? Yes 68% No 29% No comment 4% 2. As a spectator what is your fa- vorite sport? Football 64% Basketball 19% Baseball 5% Other 12% 3. Do you feel a soccer team repre- senting VHS would be successful? Yes 55% No 22% No comment 22% 4. How would you rate the girls’ sports program at VHS? Excellent 16% Above-average 55% Satisfactory 32% Poor 8% Barely outstretching his Bishop Noll oppo- nents, senior Dave Rose reaches for a re- bound. (Photo by Hitz Studio) 1. Tom Smith 2. Ruth Bihlman 3. Steve Garrison 4. Sheri Cannon 5. Chris Norman What abcut the locks? =★ In this year of state football cham- pionships and winning teams in general, it was easy for VHS students to say that they liked sports. Yes, they replied, they attended most of the home games, and yes, they did love football. But, sports fans, there was more to VHS athletics this year than stop- ping the Carmel passing attack. Stu- dents rah-ed, yeah-ed, and painted signs all year long, and now, here are some of the reasons why. Ques- tion One: The group had a variety of answers to this one ranging from I don ' t go because sports don’t interest me” to “I quit my job so I could go to football games. In between these extremes was simply, “It ' s something to do.” Concerning student support of ath- letic teams, the group agreed that when a team is doing well, they get support — in individual games as well as overall seasons.” An ice skating rink was the only facility the students felt VHS was in lack of, as the hockey team was forced to use a rink in Schererville. Question Two: I think one reason football is so popular is that we’ve always had good teams. We’ve only lost two games in the three years that I’ve been here,” said a senior trying to account for the apparent popularity of football at VHS. One girl in the group said that she preferred basketball because, I understand it better than football.” Minor sports fans said that they liked individual sports because, “in something like tennis or track you’re pulling as much for a specific per- son as for the whole team.” Question Three: “I think an organized soccer team would be very successful be- cause there’s a lot of interest in the game, said a soccer enthusiast in the group. One girl felt that soccer was begin- ning to catch on in the United States because of exposure to South Ameri- can and European players. Another thought it was “for pretty much the same reason football is catching on in other countries — they see it and decide they’d like to try it.” Question Four: “The coaches are really good. They really care — not just about winning, but about teach- ing the skills as well,” said one girl who had participated in girls’ sports. She went on to say that fan support was really bad, probably because all of the games are on week nights. She suggested having games on Saturdays or Friday after- noons to increase fan support. She also said that aside from phy- sical skill, involvement in girls’ ath- letics had taught her a lot about teamwork and sportsmanship. 1. VARSITY TENNIS TEAM — Front Row: Tim Noonan, Brett Gromley, Tim Shideler, Karl Meyer, John Mieczen- kowski. Back Row: Coach Steve Doak, Andy Tiebert, Colin Gromley, Tom Krueger, Tom Dixon, Steve Meyer. 2. Following through with his forehand volley is senior Tim Noonan as he concentrates on beating his Hobart opponent. 3. On his way to receiving the most improved player award, senior Tom Krueger displays his fine net play during a pre-match warmup. 4. As they loosen up before the Chesterton meet, Tom Dixon and Andy Tiebert practice their ground strokes. TENNIS Hobart LaPorte VHS 4 1 Chesterton 3 Michigan City Rogers 5 South Bend Adams 3 Portage 4 Merrillville 5 Hobart 3 La Porte 2 Chesterton 3 Michigan City Rogers 4 Portage 3 Merrillville 5 SECTIONALS Chesterton 5 Gary Wirt 5 Hobart 4 Gary Andrean 4 Semi-state Hammond Clark Lafayette Jeff OPP 1 4 2 0 2 X 0 2 3 2 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 98 — Tennis Turning point ends 11-2 season for netters Riding home on the bus, he was only vaguely aware of the Indiana countryside rolling dully past. He had only one thing on his mind, one point in fact: the single point the tennis team had lost by to Lafayette Jeff at semi-state. His thoughts flashed back to the season. Everyone had worked hard and done well, and the team com- piled an 11-2 record. He remem- bered vividly the thrill of defeating last year’s state champion South Bend Adams 3-2. In spite of his disappointment, he was proud of the team’s sectional performance, as they had only two points scored on them in four games. He thought too of individual achievements various players had had. Tom Dixon and Tim Shi deler were both named all-conference stars, and Steve Meyers’ 15-2 sea- son earned him the team’s best won-loss record. Tom Krueger got the Most Improved Award for his 12-6 season. Tennis — 99 100 — Girls ' Basketball G iris ' Varsity Basketball VMS River Forest 3 Crown Point 41 Munster 34 Kouts M Michigan City Rogers 52 Hobart 43 Hammond Gavtt 23 Merrillville 46 Griffith 41 Portage 29 Chesterton 19 Hammond Morton 37 East Gary 29 Girls ' JV Basketball VHS Rivar Forest 46 Crown Point 37 M unstar 24 Kouts 63 Michigan City Rogers 35 Hobart 70 Hammond Gavtt 33 Merrillville Griffith 30 Portage 40 Chesterton 34 Hammond Morton 27 East Gary 14 OPP 15 34 37 24 45 37 58 33 25 38 22 39 18 1 OPP 6 10 15 4 16 6 39 13 25 29 28 32 17 Cager queens Thump, Thump, Thump, (pause) Whoosh! can be heard as the famil- iar orange sphere passes through the hoop untouched and unin- hibited on its way to the floor. ‘‘One fact of our game that has improved considerably is our free throw shooting, which through hard practice has enabled us to add an extra scoring punch against funda- mentally strong teams such as Port- age,” said Viqueen basketball coach Judy Lebryk. For the first time since the es- tablishment of girls’ basketball at VHS, prospective candidates for the Varsity and J.V. teams were cut, allowing only 28 girls to participate. Drawing out the competitive spirit in each girl before the season helped coaches observe each girl’s talents at her highest potential be- fore selections were made. toe the line A willingness to learn combined with a strong group of juniors sup- plied the Varsity with the added stamina and intensity that enabled the Viqueens to compile an 8-6 record. Seniors Cindy Pavlic, Cheryl Zoll, and Carolyn Schnure pos- sessed the needed experience that led the Viqueens to decisive vic- tories over Merrillville, Crown Point, and River Forest. Good ball handling and strong scoring from sophomores Linda Glusach and Cindy Errichello powered the Junior Varsity to a 70-6 victory over Hobart and a 9-4 sea- son mark. Despite on and off court tensions against Michigan City Rogers and a heartbreaking 39-37 loss to Ham- mond Morton, the female green machine battled its way to a suc- cessful season. X. Caught in a race with her Michigan City Rogers foe, Lindsey Koenig stretches for a loose ball. 2. J.V. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL — Front Row: Cindy Risk, Linda Glusack, Carol Rough, Tina Pullins, Michele McGaffic, Kim Canada. Back Row: Assis- tant Coach Judith Lebryk, Cathy Frisky, Jan Lohmeyer, Kim Koch, Becky Rast, Aileen Buck- ley, Cindy Errichello, Kara Mosely. 3. GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL— Front Row: Paula Brown, Kathy McKibbon, Cheryl Zoll, Ruth Bihlman Back Row: Debbie Hildreth, Karen Pullins. Carolyn Schnure, Lindsey Koenig. Cindy Pavlick, Coach Lorrie Woycik. Girls ' Basketball — 101 1. Teammates Mike Marasco. Mike Polite, Kurt Holbrook, and Tim Hannon loosen up before the Hobart meet. 2. Sprinting the last 100 yards is sophomore Tim Hannon as he tries to outlast his South Bend and Munster opponents. 3. CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS — Front Row: Kurt Holbrook, Jim Gilliam, Tom Dougherty, Mike Polite, Craig Bixler, Tom Pedavoli. Back Row: Doug Peterson, Larry Tucker, Phil Koenig, Dave Steele, Bob Hart, Tim Hannon, Mike Marasco, Coach Sam Rasmussen. 4. Despite his small stature, senior Tom Dougherty breaks into an early lead in the LaPorte Invitational. CROSS COUNTRY VHS OPP Andrean 46 15 Chesterton 50 15 Bishop Noll 118 59 Portage 37 21 Griffith 51 46 LaPorte 32 27 Cuhrer 20 41 Hobart 39 16 Calumet 45 15 Michigan City Rogers 44 17 Chesterton 34 22 Merrillville 24 34 Portage 65 30 Plymouth 46 19 Horace Mann 43 17 INVITATIONAL S VHS Portage Hokum Karem 11th Highland 4th Lake Central 3rd Hobart 12th Valparaiso 4th LaPorte 5th Sectional 5th If Duneiand Conference 5th IB 102 — Cross Country Green runners set fast pace Can’t let myself slow down, got to keep up the pace, only nine more miles to go Practice sure has been a has- sle this season — weight lifting three times a week, interval train- ing, and Coach Rasmussen has really piled on the long mileage, though I suppose it has paid off. Wow, come to think of it the sopho- mores have really improved. What race was it they did so well in? Oh, i yeah, they won the Lake Central In- vitational sophomore race. I think the coach said that they swept the first four places. I guess Polite and Bixler really ran well. Right, right, I know coach, pick up the pace — try to catch Dougherty and Marasco . . those two are impossible to catch. Maras- co had a fantastic time at the Rogers Invitational — I think it was a 12:58. All I know is it was the first sub 13:00 two and half mile since 1972, and Dougherty is al- ways toward the front ... he always runs hard in practice. Man, am I getting tired, good thing there are only two miles to go. Oh, no, here comes one of those sophomores. I can’t believe it — they just don’t quit. With over half of the grueling race behind him, junior Larry Tucker strains to finish ahead of the pack in the LaPorte Invitational. Cross Country — 103 A few seconds from victory is junior Scott Selby as he forces his opponent into a pinning com- bination I I Matmen grab second-place hold Like their professional counter- parts Dick the Bruiser, the Sheik, and Doctor X, the VHS grapplers strained, bullied, and scraped their way through one of the toughest wrestling schedules in VHS history. To boost their endurance on the mat, VHS wrestlers increased their mileage during practice. These tac- tics enabled Valpo to finish second at sectionals, and to secure four sectional champions, the most ever in one season. Displaying superior strategy dur- ing the season and in tournament matches, junior Scott Selby, 25-2, and senior Mark Canada, 21-9, were the first VHS wrestlers to qualify for state competition since 1964. Exceptional performance from junior Bob Dorrol, 15-5, and from seniors, who had a combined record of 39-20-2, permitted the Big Green Machine to peak toward the end of the season. “We had a very satisfying season although we had a difficult time at the beginning in the middle weight classes; However things did improve as the team’ gained more experience,” said wrestling coach Steve Morgan. 104 — Wrestling WRESTLING OPPONENT VHS OPP Michigan City Elston 27 32 Gary Andrean 24 34 Hammond Gavit 38 30 Crown Point 46 20 Hobart 20 39 Gary Roosevelt 51 18 Chesterton 31 29 Portage 25 37 LaPorte 21 34 Hanover Central 44 20 Merrillville 14 42 Michigan City Rogers 12 54 Twin Lakes 31 22 SECTIONAL 2nd 2. In the opening minutes of the second period senior Mark Canada attempts to roll his opponent into predicament. 3. Throwing his LaPorte opponent to the mat, junior grappler. Bob Doroll receives two points for a takedown. 4. Determined to drive his Chesterton opponent into a vulnerable position, Tom Dougherty catches his foe off balance. 5. WRESTLING — Front Row: Chris Buis. Bob Philips. Jim Pitzer, Mike Golando, Bob Dorroll, Steve Garrison. Mark Canada. Second Row: Jim Williamson. Bill Kobak, Marlon Dutcher. Scott Selby, Tom Dougherty, Bill Barros, Mark Harbold, Dana Downing. Third Row: Coach Steve Morgan, Greg Trowbridge, Frank Rabey. Tom Licthenberger, Don Gilger, Herb Kukulies, Coach Chuck Stanier. Wrestling — 105 VARSITY BASKETBALL OPPONENT VHS Hammond Noll 67 62 Hobart 51 70 Chesterton 51 72 Hammond High 60 61 Calumet 58 76 MerrtllvWe Holiday Tournay 65 45 West Lafayette 59 49 Crown Point 57 66 Plymouth 54 75 Hammond Morton 60 65 Gary Wirt 49 66 La Porte Michigan City 62 61 Rogers 64 71 Gary Lew Wallace Lafayette 57 56 Jefferson 60 40 Portage 65 85 Gary Roosevelt 77 72 Munster 69 68 Crown Point 52 68 Mishawaka Sectionals 62 66 Morgan 68 79 Boone Grove 62 66 Hobart Regions Is 66 84 North Judson 39 78 St Joseph Semi-State 52 60 E.C. Washington 54 52 3 1. VARISTY BASKETBALL — Fron trow: Dave Rose. Tom Dixon. Mark Allen, Chuch Oliver. Tom Smith, Steve Myer. Tim Owens. Mike Marasco. Mike Nuppnau, Fred Koberna. Brian Doane. Brad Smith, Jerry Thomas. Back Row: Coach Dale Ciciora, Al Scott. 2. On the receiving end of a fast break, junior Mike Nuppnau leaps for a layup against a Hobart defender. 3. Controlling the opening tip against his Hobart opponent, senior Jerry Thomas en- ables the big Green Machine to grab a first- quarter lead. 4. All alone in the corner, senior forward Tom Dixon scores a third-quarter goal. 5. Intent on driving down the base line, for- ward Brad Smith dribbles around his op- ponent to break open for a 10-foot jumper. 106 — Varsity Basketball •� Picky strategy strikes gold Reaching in, one shot,” shouted the referee with just seconds re- maining on the clock. All the sweat, sacrifice, and hard work each play- er had contributed for the last four months rested on one freethrow which would determine the sea- son’s length. Screaming f ns and nervousness amongst the opposi- tion enabled the Valpo cagers to slip away with an overtime victory against Morgan and eventually sec- tionals. Coach Dale Ciciora’s Golden Rule concept enabled Viking players to work free for open shots through a series of picks and screens. Designed for a quick and accurate team, this offense produced strong scoring performances such as Tom Dixon’s record-setting 43 point game against Michigan City Rogers. I think strong senior leadership made us finish stronger than most observers thought we would at first, said Coach Ciciora. With 387 points and 221 rebounds, senior Tom Dixon was the team’s leading scorer and top rebounder. Guard Steve Meyer and center Jerry Thomas allied forces with other Vik- ing standouts to power the team a 3rd place conference finish, and sectional and regional champion- ships. A single basket separated the cagers from victory on four occa- sions. One of these down-to-the- wire contests against number-one ranked East Chicago Washington re- sulted in a 54-52 loss for the Vikings at semi-state. Varsity Basketball — 107 Zeal makes up for JV lacks What do Gerald Ford, Harry Hou- dini, and the 1976 Junior Varsity Basketball team have in common? By walking down a flight of stairs, Gerald Ford defied the world, by extricating himself from harrowing situations, Houdini defied normal human capabilities, and by finish- ing the season with an above- average 13-7 season the JV basket- ball everyone’s estimations of their capabilities. According to mentor Fred Mitch- ell, team members lacked speed, were only average ball-handlers, and only average marksmen. They compensated for these deficiencies with patience and defense. Mitchell’s version of the Big Green - Machine combined an air- tight defense with the offensive firepower of juniors Brett Trow- bridge and Phil Hazlett to subdue their opponents. Highlighting the season were vic- tories over Portage and Michigan City Rogers en route to winning their own holiday tournament dur- ing Christmas break. Brett Trowbridge, a 6’4” jumping jack, was consistently the overall statistical leader by heading the squad in scoring, with an average of 11.9 points per game and re- bounding, with 84. The sophomore squad, coached by Lew Rhinehart, jumped to a blis- tering 4-1 record after five games, comparable to last year’s team, which finished 1 1-5, the best sopho- more record ever at VHS. Overconfidence and inexperience plagued the Vikes in the second half of the season as their record fell to 6-6. Troy Albert led the squad in scor- ing with 84 points while runnerup Mark Albers added 77 points. lOe — Basketball JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL VHS OPP Bishop Noll 42 41 Hobart 41 32 Chesterton 51 48 Hammond (ot) 41 42 Calumet 36 29 Merrillville (ot) 43 41 Portage 38 35 Michigan City Rogers 33 30 Plymouth 28 40 Hammond Morton 52 37 Gary Wirt (ot) 50 52 LaPorte 58 47 Michigan City Rogers 35 39 Gary Lew Wallace 44 37 Lafayette Jeff 26 38 Portage 37 47 Gary Roosevelt 44 34 Munster 39 32 Crown Point 30 32 Mishawaka 59 36 1 . J.V. BASKETBALL — Front Row: Coach Fred Mitchell. Back Row: Keith Gesse, Rick Geiselman, Jerry Hart, Mark Koenig, Mark Buckley. Brett Trowbridge, Brian Guastella, Phil Hazlett, Ben Bedell, Jeff Gebhart, Tom Nelson, Steve Clouse. 2. As the ball caroms off the backboard, junior Mark Buckley stretches upward for a rebound. 3. Popping a jumper from the top of the key, Jerry Hart, contributes to a decisive victory, over Chesterton. 4. As Hobard cagers eye the ball, junior Brett Trowbridge thrusts his shot towards the hoop. 5. SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL — Front Row: John Eicher, Andy Wright, Mark Albers Shannon Kingsbury, Todd Evans. Back Row: Clay Peck, Brian Dick, Troy Albert, Paul Fur- man. Sophyj.V. Basketball — 109 VHS OPP Sophomore Basketball Boone Grove Crown Point Munster Portage Hebron Highland Portage Munster North Judton Munster North Judson (3ot) Kankakee Valley 44 15 39 62 45 40 47 39 46 32 25 33 32 40 32 38 32 30 32 43 63 64 38 36 1. GIRLS ' SWIM TEAM — Front Row: Becki Evans, Margaret Kendall, Karol Bailey, Debbie Ikeda, Jackie Warwick, Kathy Snell. Second Row: Karen Bailey, Carla Medema. Kathy Krebs, Patty Huguenard, Marianne McCord, Tracy Newberry, Marissa Ellis, Carla Somers, Carrie Jackson, Apryl Butt. Third Row: Louise Neis, Lee Weiland, Patti Lyons, Sue Poncher, Julie Bickel, Judy Rooney. Back Row: Coach Linda White, Teri Hanon, Carol Bartholomew, Stephanie Fisher, Kristi Pitzer, Lisa Frost, Bonnie Hensel, Cathy Wilson, manager. 2. Charm and grace are important in floor ex- ercise, as junior Diane Grieger demonstrates at the completion of her exercise. 3. Optional balance beam contestant Renee Gathmann prepares for her dismount during the Munster meet. 4. Preparing to make a turn, breaststroker Lee Weiland gulps for a breath of air. 5. With just over a lap to go, Kathi Krebs takes a quick glance at her opponents. 6. GIRLS ' GYMNASTICS TEAM — Front Row: Coach Lorrie Walker, Lori Corteau, Beth Wil- son, Lorrie Hensel, Faith Marasco, Apryl Butt, Penny Tirschman, Jan Pearson, Diane Grieger, Coach Ruth Aydelotte Back Row: Cindy Emig, Carol Wilson, Mary Mangel, Renee Gathmann, Kate Bartelmo, Kim Betz, Karen Brissette, Kathy Stone, Patchy Bartelmo. 110 — Girls ' Gymnastics Swimming By splashing and stretching, girls fight back In a manner akin to those of forest rangers, girl scouts, and American frontiersmen, the girls ' swimming and gymnastics teams exhibited a great deal of fortitude in their 1975-76 seasons. Splashing in the shadow of last year’s 10-0 record, the female tankers faced the problems of a tough schedule and the gradua- tion of several outstanding seniors. Overcoming these obstacles — in part at least — the girls mustered up a 7-5 dual meet record. Five Viqueens advanced to state competition where Sue Poncher, Louise Neis, Julie Bickel, Carla Somers, and diver Carol Bartholo- mew combined their aquatic talents to come up with a ninth-place finish for the team. Bartholomew was awarded the IHSAA Mental Attitude Award after the meet. Under the direction of coaches Lorrie Walker and Ruth Aydelotte, the Girls’ Gymnastics Team finished the season with 4-3 records at both the beginning and intermediate levels. Leading the squad was beginner Patchy Bartelmo, a state finalist on the uneven parallel bars. Other out- standing gymnasts included Kim Betz, Penny Tirschman, and Apryl Butt, who were all involved in regional competition. Because this was only the third season for gymnastics in VHS his- tory, the squad featured only one optional gymnast, sophomore Re- nee Gathmann. Girls ' Gymnastics Swimming — 111 1. Charged up with firece determination, Craig Selby churns around left end for sub- stantial yardage against Portage. 2. While Highland gridders look on, Valpo defenders, led by number 75 Mark Koenig, stack up another offensive sweep. 3. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL — Front Row: Joel Keen, Rich Geiselman, Joe Feola, Jeff Harrington, Dave Woods, Cliff Olszewski, Paul Furman, Mark Koenig, Bruce Birke. Second Row: Tom Lichtenberger, Kyle Shortridge, Keith Gesse, Mark Albers, Butch Graham, Dave Hernandez, Wade Bergslien, Jay Cruz, Jeff Gebhart. Third Row: Kurt Ohler, Tim Fessant, Don Gilger, Phil Thrash, Chuck Meyers, Doug Wood, Greg Rudd, Doug Cook, Doug Greaves. Fourth Row: Bryan Balboa, Duane Thormalen. Mike Bozarth, Warren Webb, Dave Weiler, Eric Choker, Craig Selby, Dean Williamson, Andy Wright, Joe Emig. Wayne Swanson, Bob Strehler, Bill Kobak, John Brantley. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL OPP VHS Highland 6 0 Portage 27 6 Hobart 32 27 Chesterton 14 35 Michigan City Rogers 6 35 LaPorte 6 23 Merrillville 7 14 Season Record: 4 wins — 3 losses Vikes battle back from uneasy start Somewhat resembling an old car in cold weather, the Sophomore Foot ball Team got off to a slow, shakey start this season as they scored a mere six points in their opening two games. Things warmed up for the sophs after the Hobart game in which an improved offense scored 27 points, but lost in spite of the big effort. The Green Machine stalled again during the Chesterton game and found itself eight points behind Coach Sid Reggie found thrust in the running of Bryan Balboa and the passing of Kurt Ohler as each scored six touchdowns during the 5-4 season. Another offensive plus was Craig Selby, whose five touch- down receptions earned him the title of best receiver at the season’s end. Supplying the Green Machine with energy to burn, Keith Gesse and Don Gilger stole the ball from opponents four times apiece to tie in less than a minute. Not to be beaten so early in the contest, the team turned the game and the season around by winning 35-14. for the Star Award. Gesse also re- ceived the Tackle Award for the 87 times he sacked the competition. Mighty Vikes cop state title From the sweltering humidity of last August to the biting chill of mid-November, Viking gridders sweat, froze, and ached their way to a perfect season and the state championship. Disaster almost struck the Vikes punts, field goals, or extra points during regular season play. A one-point overtime victory over Hobart took the Vikes into the state playoffs with a 10-0 record and rank of fourth in the state. Though slated as underdogs, the Green in their opening battle against Munster as a bad first half forced them to fight their way back to a 21-14 overtime victory. Offensively the Vikings were never the same. Led by Mark Allen and Efres Bel- monte, the Valpo offense displayed one of the highest scoring combina- tions in the state. John Poncher added to this thrust by kicking 30 consecutive extra points. “They weren ' t the biggest in the conference, but they were the quickest group of linemen I have ever had,” said Coach Tom Stokes. Strength as well as quickness were evident as Viking gridders kept enemy defenders from blocking any Machine used a fine combination of passing and running to smash number-one ranked Penn in the first game of the playoffs by a score of 31-19. Last-minute changes in strategy enabled Viking defenders to pick apart the notorious Carmel passing attack on November 14 at VHS field. Following two come-from- behind efforts and a missed extra point by Carmel, the toe of senior John Poncher sealed up VHS’s first state football championship with a 14-13 victory. The following week Bob Johnson, Brian Stombaugh, and Efres Belmonte were named to the Indiana all-state football squad. Winner of the Mental Attitude award, defens- ive end Tom Smith deflects Hobart’s fourth quarter field goal attempt. M Ta-tum! VARSITY FOOTBALL VHS OPP Munster (ot) 21 14 Crown Point 21 6 Portage 35 27 Roosevelt 55 20 Chesterton 35 14 Michigan City Rogers 35 12 LaPorte 41 0 Merrillville 34 14 Plymouth 33 • Hobart (ot) 24 23 Penn 31 19 Carmel 14 13 1. Eyes glued on the hole, fullback Efres Belmonte prepares to do battle with Rodgers ' defenders. 2. Breaking into the open, senior tailback Mark Allen scampers to paydirt in the Carmel game. 3. All alone in enemy territory, Brian Doane gracefully receives a well-placed pass from Mark Allen. VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM — Front Row: Coach Mark Hoffman, Tom Velchek, Tom Hallberg, Jim Panter, Doug Nisley. Mark Dofka. Efres Belmonte, Kerry Higgins. Second Row: Coach Fred Mitchell, Aaron Curtis. Mark Allen. Bob Johnson, Kurt Jami- son, Tom Selby, Bob Malackowski, Greg Trowbridge. Randy Robinson. Third Row: Dave Thiele, John Poncher. Dave Butter- field, Jim Smurdon, Brian Stombaugh, Chuck Neuschafer, Arden Anderson. Scott Lambert, Jeff Zulich. Fourth Row: Don Raschke. Dave McDowell, Steve Shevick, Bart Shutts, Kurt Sorenson, Dan Daly, Jack Well- sand, Chuck Oliver. Willie King, Rick Hill, FredKoberna Fifth Row: Damon Sundin, Brian Doane. Tom Smith, Mike Merle, Ross Marshall, Mike Gesse, Gii Clifford, Steve Lethen, Jeff Snodgrass, Mark Davidson, Rich Schroeder. Sixth Row: Bob Scott, John Good- enow, Don Maiers, Brad Smith, Brian Brown, Ron Aytes, Curt Gesse. Mark Errichiello. Mike Martin, Tim Copsy, Tim Kennedy Seventh Row: Jay McDaniel. Greg Kenworthy. Back Row: Coaches Tom Stokes, Charles Stanier, Athletic Director C.J. Doane, Principal Garth Johnson. «-Ta-tum! Any time you start a season, you hope that you ' ll be a contender for the state title, but that kind of thinking isn ' t very realistic so early in the year. We began to think after the fourth or fifth game that we might have a chance It was a long season. We were in a pressure-type situ- ation. Strong senior leadership kept the team to- gether as much as anything. Our seniors as a group were excellent kids We were relieved when we finally won, but I don ' t think anybody knew what a big thing it was until several days later. It took awhile to soak in. — Coach Tom Stokes. By winning state, we learned what it was like to live in a dream world. We didn ' t know what it was like to lose, but we never got cocky. We had some bad moments, but we did it when we had to Now, everywhere you go people know you as soon as you say you ' re from Valpo. It really gives you a sense of pride There ' ll be a lot of pressure on the team next year. They ' ll have to want to win because everyone will play hard against them The greatest thing about the team was that we played as one, not as different play- ers. It was like a big machine — every single part functioned for the whole.” — Efres Belmonte, Indiana All-State fullback. TIiat ' s tU 1. Cold weather and the tension of state compet- ition don’t thwart the spirited efforts of VHS’s varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads. 2. Early dismissal from school provides Joann Er- ceg, Roxanne Straka, Jeannie Aszman, Cherie O’Connor, and hundreds of other VHS students an opportu- nity to proclaim the Vikings ' number-one status to all of Valparaiso. 3. Just inside the city limits visitors are re- minded of whose territory they have entered. 4. The power source of the Viking defensive attack, the Viking front line rushes toward a Hobart punter. 5. Following their stunning 31-10 victory over Penn ' s Kingsmen, ecstatic gridders rejoice on the field. 6. Tension mounts in the final game of the play- off as junior wingback Jack Wellsand contributes a few yeards toward the 14-13 victory. 3reen Machine insets experts, takes STATE! After awhile we almost became ac- customed to wading through the mounds of crepe paper in the halls and to leaving the house at 6 for a 7:30 foot- ball game. Hoarse throats on Saturdays were routine by mid-November. And the Vikes were number one. It wasn ' t a boast to be ignored — when we shouted we were number one we expected people to listen. They started listening, too after we decisively defeated the state’s official number one team. We clashed and shouted and shook our heads in joyous disbelief as we came to realize just how great they were. Some of us cried and hugged strangers while sitting in the aisles. We stood up in spite of the shorter people be- hind us who kept shouting, “Down in front! Down in front! — but invariably we found ourselves shouting the same thing moments later. Amidst all the excitement there was also an ominous feeling of tension and anger. No one really understood the Great Rule, but it threatened to post- pone or even cancel the playoff. At the last minute a decision was made and the game was played on time — with 36 players for each team as the Rule dictated. When the band took a break, we filled the North Balcony with the tu- mult of chants and cheers. When we ran out of cheers that seemed fitting, we made up our own to replace the stan- dard two bits, four bits.” We t.p. ' d, crepe-papered, and covered the school with signs in a display of spir- it that surprised us all. We went through the motions of going to classes but often found our- selves sidetracked into discussions of one team’s place kicker or another team’s passing game. Suddenly even the most unsporting of us became expert strategists as we plotted various schemes to outwit our opponents. For three apprehensive weeks it was never really out of our minds. We shouted that we were number one, and yet there was al- ways that small, nagging feeling that someone might be better. And then it was over. We stomped our frozen feet and threw our mittened hands high into the air. We cried even though it wasn’t cool to do so and shouted because it felt so right. Some- where along the way it began to sink in — we were the ones with the obso- lete” defense that had won 21 straight games. We — the ones with the coach who never wore a coat — had done it. We blocked that kick, we held that line, the Vikings gave ’em Hell And that’s the way, uh-huh, uh- huh, we like it. At the beginning I had visions of getting in the state playoffs, but even after we won it was still like a dream until we got into the locker room . . The Hobart game had to be the most outstanding game we played all year. No other team hit as hard as Hobart did, and we knew the state champion team would come out of that game I think that one thing that kept the team together throughout the season was the togetherness within the school This is the best senior class that I can remem- ber. — Mark Allen, tailback. Being captain of a state champion team feels great. It ' s really an honor. I want to thank the coaches and the other guys for both this season and last season I think we won because of talent — we had so many runningbacks and so much depth. We had an offense that scored easily and a defense that improved as the season went But the most outstanding thing about the team was the way everybody agreed and hung right in. It was just like a big family I never thought we could do it. It ' s just like a dream come true. — Bob Johnson, Defensive co-captain, Indiana All- State linebacker. Viqueens court super seasons What comes to mind when the words serving” and “spiking” are mentioned? a)a junior high gradu- ation party; b)ping-pong; c)volley- ball? — a gold star for those who guessed C. Serving” and spiking” even go further in describing this year’s Viqueen volleyball team, which according to Coach Doug McGriff, possessed strong funda- mentals. Defeating LaPortegave the Viqueens an early glimpse of a successful season which even- tually led to their second straight sectional victory. The veteran experience of sen- iors Nancy Clarke, Cindy Pavlick, and Carolyn Schnure contributed to the Viqueens 1975 Duneland Conference championship. Any male chauvinist contending there is no competition in girls’ sports doesn’t know what he is saying. Mrs. Elaine Clark, Viqueen golf coach, says competition has gotten a lot tougher since last year now that girls’ golf seems to have caught on in Northern Indiana. Despite cutting 51 strokes from last year ' s sectional the Viqueens dropped to a fifth place finish. Outstanding play from confer- ence medalists Cindy Pavicic, Nancy Jennings, and Kellie Murphy, aided in compiling a 7-4 overall record. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL OPPONENT VHS Kout W Munster Kankakee Valley y l Highland W Washington Twp. — w Portage w LaPorte w Chesterton w Michigan City Rogers w Merrillville w Hobart w Crown Point w Sectionals w Regionals Hobart w Hammond Gavit L Season Record: 11 Wins — 1 Loss GIRLS’ GOLF OPPONENT VHS Michigan City Elston L Michigan City Marquette W LaPorte L Chesterton W Michigan City Rogers L Michigan City Elston L Merrillville W Portage W Seaton Record: 7 Wins — 4 Losses 1. JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM — Front Row: Becky Balco, Janis Brooks, Carol Rough, Kathy McKibben, Penny Tirschmann, Denise Bowman Back Row: Barb Kilgour, Becky Rast, Aileen Buckley, Monika Weber, Jan Lohmeyer, Tena Ardnt, Michele Ford, Nancy Clarke, Sandy Honcher. 2. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM — Front Row: Beth Wilson, Barb Mieczenkowski, Cheryl Zoll, Ruth Bilman, Linda Clark. Back Row: Coach Doug McGriff, Lynn Grieger, Sherie Cannon, Cindy Pavlik, Carolyn Schnure. Michele Ford. Nancy Clarke. Sandy Honcher. 3 . Deter m i ned to set u p o ne of her tea m- mates, Linda Clark demonstrates the basic technique necessary to achieve the perfect height for a spike. 4. With victory close at hand Michele Ford serves to a tough Hobart team. 5. GIRLS ' GOLF TEAM — Front Row: Susan Roberts, Cathy Pavicik, Nancy Jennings. Mary Sue Fischer, Back Row: Cindy Risk,. Coach Elaine Clark, Kellie Murphy, Shannon Murphy. Not pictured: Karen Marencik. Girl ’ Golf Volleyball — 113 BOYS ' SWIMMING — Front Row: Chris Sinclair, Dave Wegrzyn, Karl Keller, Carl Neis. Fred Kendall, Bob Maynard, Larry Holmgren, Gary Goodman, Coach Charles Skip” Bird. Second Row: Elliot Glyn, Chris Keller. Ken Grindlay, Bob Garrett, Bert Smith, Tim Hannon, Kurt Sorenson, Dave Ransom, Brian Sinclair, Jim Matsey. Back Row: Bob Chael, Greg Kenworthy, Tom Pedavoli, Paul Anderson, Glen Hartman, Kelly Husarik, Mike Garrett, Seth Bretscher, Doug Farkus, Mike Giacobbe. 2. Long hours of practice pay off as Glen Hart- man complets his leg of the 200-yard medley relay. 3. With a half lap to go, sophomore tankman Karl Keller strives for the wall. 4. Senior co-captain Bob Maynard strokes to a first-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly. VARSITY SWIMMING Griffith Hammond Chesterton Portage South Bend Riley Highland M.C. Rogers Merrillville LaPorte Munster Munster Relays] VHS 100 2 82 93 86 46 73 100 62 89 74 3rd OPP 69 4 90 73 86 13 H 99 f 7%T- 110 83 98 VARSITY SWIMMING VHS Chesterton 0 J OPP 84 Portage 86 M 69 South Bend Riley 40 ' a 116 ‘,4 Rensselaer 64 90 Merrillville 38 130 Crown Point 76 78 Munster 53 111 Hammond 61 87 LaPorte 62 80 114 — Boys’ Swimming Heads bob together, make waves Everyone is familiar with the adage “two heads are better than one,” but in the case of swimming at VHS this season, three proved to be even more efficient. According to Coach Skip Bird, the assistance he received from his two aids this season allowed for more individualized workouts and specialized instruction — parti- cularly in the area of diving. Bird attributed much of the team’s over- all depth to this newly enlarged coach staff. Sprinting events emerged as a source of power for the tankers, as co-captains Larry Holmgren and Bob Maynard and juniors Fred Ken- dall and Carl Neis consistently scored in and often swept these races. These four also comprised a 400-yard freestyle relay which set a sectional record and placed eighth in the state meet. Holmgren also went to state competition in the 50-yard freestyle, by virtue of the :22.86 record he set in the sectional. Sophomores Karl Keller and Seth Bretscher also added a great deal to the tankers’ efforts, which re- sulted in a second-place finish for the team in the sectional. Bret- scher’s time of 5:15.03 in the 500- yard freestyle made him the team’s strongest long-distance swimmer, and his performance in the individ- ual medley sent him to state com- petition. Boys ' Swimming — 115 1. Eyes fixed on center field, senior slug- ger Mark Dofka blasts a homerun deep in left center against top-ranked Plymouth. 2. Keeping his Portage opponent close to the bag, first baseman Mark Thune crouches in preparation for his next pick-off attempt. 3. Intent on outfoxing a Portage batter, junior hurler Dan Lund blows a fastball down the heart of the plate for a strike. 4. VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM — Front Row: Mark Dofka, Mark Davidson, John Goodenow, Kurt Jamison, Alan Kukulies, Mike Rinchak, Greg Kenworthy, Tom Dobbins, Mike Fetla, Fred Koberna Back Row: Bob Strasburg, Bob Johnson, Tom Selby, Bob Malockowski, Dan Lund, Mike Phillips, Butch Peterson, Greg Elliott, Mark Thune, Mike McCray, Coach Pat Murphy. • VARSITY BASEBALL VMS OPP Calumet Portage « Plymouth 1 LaPorte : - Merrillyille J Michi gan City Rogers Hobart ♦ t ' ■ j Griffit VT i m River FBresfy Chesterton . M.C Marquette M.C Marquftte SSS ;j Merrillville 11 Logansport Logansport Michigan City Rogers Plymouth Hobart Gary Roosevelt Chestejton Munster Boone Grove Whee r Hammond Morton Morgan Morgan Duneland Conference Sectional (Morgan) 9 6 5 2 2 3 5 9 16 6 3 3 8 1 2nd 116 — Varsity Baseball After retiring a batter on a foul pop-up, catcher Bob Johnson confer with pitcher Fred Koberna on the tre- tegy for the next batter. Slugging makes grand-slam season ‘‘We played a very tough sche- dule, and even though our record wasn’t as good as teams that played easier schedules we were better pre- pared for tournament competi- tion,” said Coach Pat Murphy. This statement becomes clearer when a look at the schedule reveals that six of the nine Viking losses were to teams rated in the top ten in the state. Defense, and expertise pitching early in the season allowed Valpo to grasp victory in eight out of nine games played in a two-week period, an achievement unmatched in Murphy’s five years as head coach. Highlighting an early season vic- tory over Chesterton, rated ninth in state, was the snaring of the Vikings ' third straight sectional vic- tory. ‘‘That ball is well hit — back, back. Hey! Hey!” This exclamation, often heard on television, charac- terized Viking slugging this year as early morning batting practices and the powerful biceps of several key players made batting a point of pride for the Varsity Baseball Team. Strong hitting from Bob Johnson and Bob Malakowski, combined with Mark Dofka’s record-setting eight runs added the extra punch to the Vikes which led to an 8-5 record, and a second place Dune- land Conference finish — the best finish ever by a VHS team. I Varsity Baseball — 117 With a 2-2 count, Ken Gudino hangs tough and fouls one down the third base line. JV batmen lose in waiting game If you happen to be waiting for a slow boat to China or a visit from Haley’s Comet, then you can prob- ably expect to wait for some time. But if you happen to be a baseball coach, one thing you don’t expect or particularly relish is a long wait between victories. Such was the case with the Jun- ior Varsity Baseball Team this year as Coach Charles Geiss’ diamond men dropped nine straight games after compiling a 3-4 record early in the season. “We just couldn’t seem to keep guys off base,” said Geiss in refer- ence to the team’s weakness in pitching. A lack of timely hitting also hindered the squad, although Jeff Gebhardt and Keith Gesse both showed promise as sluggers. Defense was a source of encour- agement for the Vikings as Paul Fur- man, Ken Gudino, Larry Piatek, and Keith Gesse manned the infield while Mike Bozarth got used to wearing the catcher’s gear during the long 23-game season. 118 — Junior Varsity Baseball 1. With his man dead to rights, catcher Mike Bozarth calmly waits to tag the runner. 2. Crouched in a fielding position, third- baseman Keith Gesse keeps his eye on the pitcher. 3. After uncorking a wild pitch, pitcher Jim Kerns watches a Chesterton opponent cross the plate. 4. Arm cocked and eyes on the plate, Paul Rettinger fires a fastball. 5. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL — Front Row: Doug Wood, Chuck Myers, Jay Cruz, Paul Ret- tinger, Tony Claesgens Second Row: Jim Kerns, Mark Albers, Keith Gesse, Ken Gu- dino, Wayne Swanson Back Row: Coach Charles Geiss. Mike Bozarth. Mark Koenig, Larry Piatek, Paul Furman, Jeff Gebhardt, Troy Albert. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBAMk 1 ™; Calumet Fegley Portage East Gary (a Porte Merrillville Dchig n City 5 £ ' Lake Central Chesterton r°o a i e La Porte Merrillville 2 Michigan City Rogers 5 Lew Wallace Crown Point East Chicago Roosevelt 10 Chesterton 5 South Bend 2 Clay South Bend 8 Clay Opp 10 10 10 9 15 ) 1 6 13 7 18 15 7 12 10 6 10 9 6 3 3 Junior Varsity Baseball — 119 1. Driving down the lane through heavy traffic, Arden Anderson scores on a layup. 2. GOLF TEAM — Front Row: Jim Schem- ehorn, Tim Owens, Steve Lethen, Gary Krueger, Tom Dougherty, Shannon Kings- bury Back Row: Tom McAleer. Rick Krai- singer. Mark Stasierowski, Dave Lowe. Jim Ficken, Craig Cassidy, Kevin Bris- sette. 3. INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONS — Front Row: Arden Anderson, Greg Steck, Dave Shaffer, Mike Chez, Paul Kropp Back Row — Phil Koenig, Mike McCray, Paul Kohl- hoff, Dave Telschow, Frank Fait. 4. His weight shifted to the left side, junior Dave Lowe hits a 3-wood shot from the rough. 5. With outstretched arms, Dave Telschow and Brian Brown strain to win the tap. Mark Thune Brian BrowtK Kurt Jamison Dave Shaffer Matt Martin John Gooden Greg Elliot Gary Hefner Keith Koch Bob Johnson , 229 214 211 200 194 BOVS ' GOLF VHS Merrillvill Munster Hobart f Rensselaer Inv. LaPorte 0 hes te rto n Michigan City Elston Michigan City Rogers Merrillville Hobart LaPorte Inv. Gary Andrean LaPorte Gary Andrean. 120 — Golf Intramurals Young duffers fall into traps “Quiet prevailed on Wall Street today following an extremely active day of trad- ing yesterday ...” “Economists predict- ed a bleak year for wheat farmers this year in view of rising prices and the effects of the Russian grain deal ...” Up, down, up, down — this year it was more than just a description of the fluctuating U.S. economy as President Ford’s popularity and the VHS Golf Team also experienced this squeamish roller coaster feeling. Lack of experience was responsible for the inconsistent performances of the golfers, as 20 members of the 21-man squad were underclassmen. Junior Tim Owens and freshman Gary Krueger turned in the team’s most consistent records and left Coach Robert Cain look- ing optimistically toward the future. The tournament for the 1975-76 intra- mural basketball championship went down to the wire as Dave Telschow ' s quintet squeaked by Brian Brown’s team in double-overtime. Brown ' s team outdid Telschow’s in league play, however, by grabbing the laurels best overall record. A record-high 106 boys participated in intramural competition this year. High scorers were Brian Brown and Mark Thune, whose 309 points apiece set them ahead of the rest of the pack. Senior Matt Martin received the sportsmanship award. Golf Intramurals — 121 1 . GIRLS ' TENNIS — Front Row: Deanna Troy. Debbie Langer, Michele McGaffic, Jody Cannon, Carol Rough. Barb Mieczenkowski. Back Row: Coach Steve Doak, Peggy Ernst, Tracy Newber- ry . Lindsey Koenig, Sheri Cannon, Sharon Gold, Corrine Faivre. 2. Outstretched in an attempt to gain extra inches, junior Sandy Honchar captures long jump honors against Hammond Morton. 3. With a look of total exhaustion on her S ' TENNIS VMS OPP South Bond St. Joe KT 1 4 3 Highland 5 Plymouth i 6 1 Chesterton 7 0 Peru Invitational v W Crown Point V 7t 0 VHS OPP Crown Point River Forest 27 84 23 Chesterton 48 57 Highland Lowell 34 79 21 Hobart East Gary 71 34 29 Gary West Andrean 45 57 31 Laporte Hammond Morton 53 � 2 60 20 Merrillville 48 57 Duneiand Conference 5th Portage Munster 3% 40 59 Hammond Gavit Morton 37 Vg| 37 10 Sectionals face, sophomore Penny Tirschman strains to break the tape after a record-breaking 880. 4. Hours of practice are evident as Peggy Ernst returns a lob with an overhead slam. 5, GIRLS ' TRACK — Front Row: Marv Mangel, Jan Pearson, Janet Largura, Jeanine Choker, Janice Brooks, Lori Hensel, Julie Veatch, Beth Dutcher. Second Row: Ass ' t. Coach Karen Fletter, Valerie Vas, Paulette Tucker, Beth Wilson, Kate Bartelmo, Laura Clauss, Terri Oplinger, Penny Tirschman, Sandy Honchar, Ass ' t. Coach Debbie Hager. Back Row: Coach Nancy Walsh, Ruth Bihlman, Mary Long, Cindy Errichiello, Sheryl Cole, Sherry Priano, Terri Dumbrowski, Caroline Dupes, Colleen Copsy, Carolyn Schnure, Aileen Buckley, Karol Bailey. 122 — Girls ' Tennis Track Cinderella: falter in field , meet Prince Charming at net Dismaying excellentBrm, junior T racy Newberry carawlly places a forehand shot out ofler Chester- ton oppo nt ' s reach. Yes, grasshopper,” said the wise man, “every living thing must have an origin from which stems life ' s meaning. One must prepare for the goals he desires to achieve, and with hard work and determination this toil will not be fruitless.” This old Chinese lesson typified the young, but industrious Viqueen Track Team. Starting the season with a team cluttered with sopho- mores, Coach Nancy Walsh com- bined the blood, sweat, and tears attitude of her girls with strict train- ing to achieve a season teeming with new school records. A time of 27.6 in the 220 cap- tured a school record for Terry Oplinger, as did Penny Tirschman’s 2.27.6 in the 880. Unindicated by their 7-8-1 rec- ord, the Viqueens managed to quali- fy 16 girls for sectionals and 10 for regionals. Another record-breaking season prevailed this year for the Viqueen Tennis Team which went unde- feated for the second straight year in a row. The girls compiled 27 con- secutive victories under the direc- tion of Coach Steve Doak. Finishing on top of the Duneland Conference as well as capturing the Hammond sectional, strong per- formances by singles champion Sheri Cannon and the number-one duo of Sharon Gold and Carol Rough helped secure the perfect season. Girls’ Tennis Track — 123 Depth is no phantom to runners “Would all those participating in field events please report to their areas. First call high hurdles . . . second call one mile.” It’s about time they got this meet going. Think i ' ll trot over to the shot and discus to see what’s hap- pening. Good, I ' m just in time to see Jim Panter fling the discus. Last meet he broke the school record with a throw of 162.3. Talk about strength — Efres Bel- monte and Don Raschke have really chalked up the team points this season in the shot put. Actually, we’re solid in just about every field event. Scott Reinertz and Chuck Oliver can both clear 6’2 in the high jump, and Kevin Anderson and Rich Geiselman go 19 and 20 feet in the long jump. We have really worked well together as a team this year. Last call 100-yard dash.” Dyna- mite! I’m really looking forward to this event. Just the other day Coach Rasmussen mentioned that we probably have one of the best sprinting teams in Northern In- diana. BANG, Wow, look at them fly ... Come on Aaron . . . I ' ve never seen anyone with such speed. So far Aaron has set school records by running the 100-yard dash in 9.8 and the 220 in 22.1 What ' s that coach? Start warm- ing up? Ok. I ' ll run a few sprints before the two mile. “Last call two mile. Better get to the line. 1. Eeking out a first place finish against Bishop Noll in the 100-yard dash, senior sprinter Aaron Curtis exhibjtfionaqf the state’s bestaprffltfng abilities. 124 — Boys’ Track 1 . VARSITY TRACK — Front Row: Dave Wegrzyn. Willie King, Mike Polite, Curt Hol- brook, Craig Bixler, Keith Bonzani, Matt Mar- tin, Bruce Issac, Tim Crowley, Mark Errichiel- lo, John Eicher. Second Row: Mr. Rich Binder, Jim Gilliam, Bob Sepanski, John Cole. Don Raschke, Randy Robinson, Efres Belmonte, Andy Wright, Curt Peck, Kyle Shortridge. Jeff Zulich, Tim Hannon, Bart Shutts, Dave Burge, Harry Kuehl. Back Row: Coach Sam Rasmussen, Jerry Hart, Scott Reinhertz. Rich Geiselman, Aaron Curtis, Tom Velchek, Rick Hill, Chuck Oliver. Brian Doane, Ron Aytes, Scott Liebig, Butch Graham, Doug Peterson, Don Maiers. Jeff Snodgrass, Jim Panter, Mark Allen, Coach Mark Hoffman. Not pictured: Kevin Anderson, Kyle Kings- bury, Phil Koenig, Tim Noonan, Tim Kennedy, Kerry Higgins. Bob Harmon, Tom Lichten- berger, Don Gilger, Dale Cook. 2. After completing a near-perfect take off, sophomore Tim Crowley easily clears 11-feet to secure a place in the top three in the pole vault. 3. With that last bit of effort needed for good distance, senior Jim Panter hurls the shot for a first-place finish against Bishop Noll. 4. Running second and third after half of a mile-long race, Matt Martin and Curt Hol- brook strain to keep up the pace. 5. Good form, an important element of hurdling, is demonstrated by senior Mark Allen who supplied Valpo with needed scoring in the opening races. PPONENT cr Relays ntr Hebron et Gary Roosevelt Tiver FoiSt Portage Bishop i Merrillville Highland Inv. LaPorte Relays Chesterton Belays Thorton Inv Chesteron LaPorte Valpo Relays DuneU Juneland Conference Sectional I Regional Wj 58 67 72 62 95 2nd 2nd 1st 6th 68 60 1st 2nd 1st 8th Boys’ Track — 125 1. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS — Front Row: Paula Brown. Beth Wilson B ack Row: Kate Bartelmo, Kristen Manatrey, Michele McGaffic, Barb Mieczenkowski. 2. VIKETTES — Front Row: Lori Corteau. Cathy Andrews, Sue Lomas, Lori Pollock, Beth Vondran. Second Row: Bonnie Jarret, Cindy Emig, Sharon Mammarella, Claudia Christian, Faith Marasco, Diane Greiger. Third Row: Karen Fenzel, Karen Lomas, Beth Dutcher, Kim Betz, Terri Barnhart, Shea Fit ield, Julie Veatch Back Row: Erin Murray. Jill Bell, Maureen Casey, Cindy Rogers, Tracy Bertholet, Nancy Cruz, Terri Schroder, Nancy Rooney. 3. With Valpo ahead after three quarters, Kristen Monatrey maintains the vivacious atmosphere. 4. Halftime is a good time to bolster the spirit as JV cheerleaders Robin Ru mford and Kerry Miles perform a pom pom routine. 5. J.V. CHEERLEADERS — Front Row: Kelly West. Second Row: Kerry Miles, Nancy Dixon, Penny Tirschman, Robin Rumford Back Row: Mary Vondran. m , S . 126 — Spirit Victory rhymes with Viking spirit Twas a year to be cneering and all through the halls there were posters and banners on all the walls; The crepe-paper streamers were strung up with care, in hopes that a victory soon would be there. The players were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of glory danced in their heads; By 8:35 they were all fast asleep, after hours of practice collapsed in a heap — when out in his yard there arose such a clatter that the player got up to see what was the matter; He dashed to the window and opened it wide and looking into the darkness he laughed and then sighed. When what to his wondering eyes did appear, but three cars packed with girls from the front to the rear, with ten thousand rolls of green toilet paper, he soon understood this mysterious caper. They divided themselves into three different sections and the head of the whole thing shouted directions, The coaches, the centers, the forwards, the guards, go cream all their houses and cover their yards. We’ll go to school and take care of the halls, now, dash away, dash, away, dash away all! All over the city these people were seen their hearts full of spirit, their hands full of green, They shouted in chorus at every home game, knew every Viking, called them by name. Through football and basketball, wrestling and more, they helped make the Vikings even the score. The cheerleaders guided the spirit machine while Pep Clubbers added noise to the scene, and they were heard to mutter as the Vikings took State, I don’t mind winning, but toilet paper I hate. Album Survey 1. Do you feel that the new atten- dance policy has been effective in curbing the rate of absences and skipping? Yes 52% No 37% No comment 11% 2. If you had to classify yourself into one particular group, which of the following would you be? Grit 6% Rah 15% Intellectual 43% Jock 13% Other 24% 3. Do you feel the VHS student body would support a school newspaper? Yes 52% No 30% No comment 17% 4. What do you plan to do after you graduate? College 64% Trade School 3% Work 25% Other 8% In a desperate attempt to organize a crap game, Jim Moyer as Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls telephones his croney Joey Bilt- more. (Photo by Hitz Studio) 1. Linda Parker, Becky Balko, Rhonda El- Naggar, Liz Helms 2. Mr. Mark Hoffman 3. Nancy Jennings, Karen Brophy 4. Debbie Maxey 5. Sue Loma s Dc you remember? Labels, stereotypes, generalizations — whatever you call it, students don ' t like it. They get angry, and yet, some admit, they do it. Grits, Rahs, Intel- lectuals, and Jocks can all be seen in the halls of VHS and readily identi- fied. They all talk, too and reflect the opinions of their respective groups. Question One: “Some kids will skip or cut classes no matter what. If they ' re going to do it, they’re going to do it, without caring about getting caught,” said a boy who felt that the new attendance policy had not been effective. All the students said that they liked the in-school absences but felt disap- pointed that many teachers refused to grant them to students. One girl said that with some teachers it was easier to skip the class than to take the in-school absence. The majority of the students in the group said that they had skipped at least part of a day under the new policy. Question Two: This question undoubtedly aroused more response than any other question asked on all 10 sur- veys. Answers on the surveys them- selves ranged from a written in reply of gearhead to “Why do you have to put a label on everybody?” The students in the group felt, how- ever, that people do put labels on one another though they may be re- luctant to put them on themselves. Said one girl, “People go down the hall and say, ‘Well, this person dressed like a grit, and this person dresses like a rah, and that’s it.” ' Question Three: When I got here I was really surprised that they didn’t have a school newspaper because I thought it would go over really well,” said a girl who agreed with the statistics and the rest of the group. Another girl felt that a paper would give more students an opportunity to write than the yearbook alone could. The group’s only senior felt that the absence of a paper had helped bring about a lack of communication in the school. He thought that a paper would make needed information available to students. Question Four: Most of the students in the group planned to at- tend college and large schools seemed to be the preference of most. One girl said, “I don’t want to go to a school that’s so big you’re nothing but a number, but I don ' t want to go to a big high school either.” A boy in the group felt that money was a factor in the growing number of students choosing to go to work or trade school after high school. He said, “I know a lot of guys who went to college and ended up selling clothes or shoes — $20,000 to sell shoes.” Assistant Superintendent Myron Knauff is respons- ible for the hiring of all new teachers in the school system. } ■ Ever-present at school functions and student activities is VHS Principal Garth Johnson. In his address to graduating seniors, Super- intendent R. James Risk wishes success and happiness to the class of ' 76. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS — Front Row: Mr. Dean Kohlhoff, Mrs. Bonnie Albert, Mrs. Charles Bowman. Back Row: Mr. R. James Risk, Mr. James Christy, Mr. Robert Malackowski. Food Service Director for the community schools, Mr. George Nash coordinates banquets throughout the school year. 130 — Administration Johnny -come-lotelies try loopholes Law enforcement officer Mr. David Lippens distrib- utes his time throughout the community schools. Attendance at VHS had been gradually yet consistently de- clining. The lowest point came during the spring break of 1975 when it seemed as if the entire population of Valparaiso had mi- grated to the sunny skies of Florida. It became apparant to school officials that the at- tendance policy must be reviewed, revised, or retired. Armed with the knowledge of past successes and failures, a group of students and faculty set out to study the problems of attendance and sug- gest possible solutions to them. The result of the student- faculty discussions was a new attendance policy, completely different from the old one. Final approval of the school board activated the policy for the 1975 fall semester. The policy stressed the three- part cooperation of the teachers, student, and the parent if the enforcement is to work. If one fails, the workability is decreased. The student was also given more freedom to exercise self-govern- ment by allowing in-school ab- sences and personal leave days. Regulations regarding long-term absences were tightened in the hope of decreasing truancies and longer vacations at Christmas and Easter. Officials were optimistic as to the final effectiveness of the policy but agreed that only time can decide the final outcome. Arranging school activities is a Keeping an eye on hallway traffic is regular function for Assistant only one duty of Assistant Principal Principal James McMichael. CJ. Doane. Administration — 131 Teachers like two-way deal What would make a prospec- tive geology student pursue a teaching career at VHS? While seven out of ten teachers inter- viewed hadn ' t intended to go into education, all of them stated that they were happy with their choice. While the ways for getting into the profession varied greatly, all instructors questioned found teaching to be a rewarding exper- ience. One history teacher stated that he enjoyed working with and coaching young people. Overall, teachers considered their role to be a give-and-take proposition: they give of their knowledge and receive in return the satisfaction of knowing a student learned something new. Mrs. Lori Alt, working on her Masters De- gree at Purdue, likes gardening, canning, and listening to music. Art and photo- graphy instructor Mr. Kurt Anderson de- voted much of his time this year to set- ting up a color darkroom for his students. Valenian sponsor Miss Gloria Arvay enjoyed last summer vacationing in Europe. Physics teacher Mr. Ben Austin and his wife are both pilots and enjoy aviation. Home economics instructor Mrs. Cheryl Bagnall enjoys knitting and crocheting. Mrs. Anne Baker taught Capitalism and Western Expansion. In addition to his duties as the boys ' swimming coach, Mr. Charles Skip” Bird fishes during his leisure hours Mrs. Mary Edna Bowman, after retiring from the VHS staff last spring, returned this fall to teach an hour of Latin each day. An avid golf enthusiast, Mr. Bernard Butt completed his tenth year as choral direc- tor at VHS. Art teacher Mr. Robert Cain spends his summers as a driver education instructor. Mr. Vic Charlson, Industrial Arts teacher, has a flair for remodeling and building custom cabinetry. Head bas- ketball coach Mr. Dale Ciciora made use of his skills by operating a summer basketball school. English Department chairman Mrs. Kather- ine Clark taught English at Valparaiso University before coming to VHS. Spanish and English instructor Mr. Gerry Coffey co-sponsors the Foreign Language Club. First-year Vikette choreographer Mrs. Sally Cunningham taught the unusual combination of German and modern dance. Mr. Steve Doak, coach of both the girls ' and boys ' tennis teams, serves as Distributive Edu- cation coordinator. Math teacher Mr. Glen Ellis sponsored in- tramural basketball. A member of the Pro- fessional Bowlers League. Mr. Lawrence Endsley instructed art at VHS. Mr. Bruce Folbrecht, vocational and industrial elec- tronics teacher, is involved with VICA and electronics. Foreign Language chairman and JV baseball coach Mr. Charles Geiss en- joys fishing as a hobby. 132 — Faculty Offering moral support to a losing effort, Mr. Jerry Hager, Mr. Ben Austin, and Mr. Dave Lippins cheer on the faculty team at the second annual VICA-Faculty basketball game. Backpacking on the West Coast was the summertime activity of social studies teacher Mrs. Cathy Grove. PVE coordinator Mr. Jerry Hager sponsored the Chess Club and is interested in U.S. history and music. Mrs. Elizabeth Hall divided her time be- tween teaching English and enjoying her family. Joining the VHS staff in Novem- ber, Mrs. Linda Hanson is filling in as a home economics instructor. Attending workshops and working on Canadian- American studies consumed Mrs. Jean Heckman ' s summer. A free-lance speaker on such topics as Metrics and Parent Education , Mrs. Lela Hewlett instructed Foreign Foods and Clothing. Besides fulfilling her duties as school nurse, Mrs. Doris Hildreth taught Health Services. Mrs. Lenore Hoffman, V-Teens sponsor and English teacher, passes her spare time reading and learning to play tennis. Assistant football and track coach, Mr. Mark Hoffman devotes his free hours to having a good time. Involved with VICA, Mr. Frank Horvath enjoys designing houses and is presently building his own home. Also a VICA sponsor, Mr. Steven Hugus is active in sports and enjoys reading in his leisure time. Chemistry and Life Science instructor Mr. James Hunn devoted his sum- mer to painting and carpentry. Miss Nancy Hutton, social studies teacher, enjoys horseback riding and golf Mrs. Ruth Laube, who instructs business, is involved in church, golf, and gardening. Another business teacher, Mr. Lance Leach sponsored a ski trip for students in January. Girls ' JV basketball and track coach, Mrs. Judith Lebryk, teaches English and reads for relaxation and pleasure. In her first year, teacher Miss Susan Lin- denmeyer taught math, history, and English in the PVE program. Supervising the activi- ties of the Foreign Exchange Club consumed much of math teacher Mr. Wesley Maiers ' time. Maternity leave was granted Mrs. Kathy Miinch in November. The Home Ec. chairman gave birth to a baby girl. History teacher Mr. Martin Miller served on both the Student-Faculty Senate ana the Bicentennial Committee. Faculty — 133 Nature Study Area director and Life Science instructor, Mr. Paul Miller has been on the VHS staff for 32 years. Mr. Robert Miller, band director, fills his vacations direct- ing the summer band and golfing. Assistant football and JV basketball coach Mr. Fred Mitchell completed work on his Masters ' De- gree last summer. Government and economics instructor Mr. Steve Morgan coached wrestling. Social Studies teacher Mr. Patrick Murphy, head baseball and assistant football coach, umpired softball games and traveled last sum- mer Mrs. Alice Noble, drama and speech in- structor, directed all Drama Club productions. Miss Margaret Phillips taught English and sponsored co-ed bowling. Old automobiles and dated architecture are a few interests of English instructor Mr. John Pinkerton. Directing the Jazz Ensemble consumed much of Mr. Dan Pritchett ' s spare time. Business instructor Mrs. Lois Quinn coordinated all prom activities as Junior Class sponsor. Mr. Sam Rasmussen, cross country and track coach, taught physical education. U.S. history teacher Mr. Sid Reggie enjoys fishing and camping as well as coaching the JV foot- ball team. Cleon-up crew does top job Although the accepted school hours are from 7:45-4:00, the cus- todians and kitchen staff worked in anticipation of the arrival of both students and faculty. The cooks and cafeteria aides had to have breakfast ready by 7 a.m. and then began preparation of lunches for all the schools. Cus- todians did various odd jobs throughout the day. After school hours and late into the night they began preparing for the next day. In addition to her bookkeeping duties, Mrs. Rosemary Butt sells tickets at basketball games. 134 — Faculty Staff Sophomore basketball coach Mr. Lewis Rhine- hart taught German and sponsored NHS. School spirit is of chief concern to Mrs. Pat Rhine- hart, German instructor, who sponsors both the cheerleaders and Pep Club Mr. Robert Rhoda, Industrial Cooperative Training chairman, works with trades students almost year round. Quarterhorses and farming are hobbies of Mr. Byron Rigg, science and shop math teacher. Typing instructor Mr. Bryce Rohn is a 36- year veteran of the VHS faculty Mrs. June Schmett originated and has worked with the Aquanauts for the past three years. Math instructor Mr. Don Scott is an avid golfer and also takes statistics at basketball games. Business teacher Mr. Gerald Shurr enjoys hunting as a spare-time activity. Mrs. Cynthia Stalbaum, Business Department chairman, enjoys sewing and camping. Mr. Charles Stanier, economics instructor, is also a coach of football and wrestling. In addition to guiding his team to the 1975 State AAA Football championship, head coach Mr. Tom Stokes instructed driver education and health classes. Physical education teacher Mr. Virgil Sweet is also the executive director of the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association. Mr. Larry Vinson instructed chemistry and served as the science coordinator for grades seven through twelve. Miss Nancy Walsh, physical education department chairman, directed the girls’ sports program. French and Spanish teacher Mrs. Bonnie Weber co- sponsored the Foreign Language Club. In ad- dition to teaching math, Miss Linda White coached the Girls ' Swim Team. KITCHEN AIDES — Front Row: Mrs. J. Dun- lap, Mrs. J. Richardson, Mrs. R. Ingram, Mrs. J. Taylor, Mrs. W. Luther, Mrs. S. Sacks, Mrs. I. Leininger, Mrs. P. Watson. Back Row: Mrs. H. Cooke, Mrs. V. Breen, Mrs. M. Herman, Mrs. R. Tucker, Mrs. A. Shefchik, Mrs. M. Benson. Mrs. A. Hartman, Mrs. B. Ludington, Mrs. S. Aaron. Faculty Staff — 135 Keeping abreast of recent scholarship inform- ation occupies Guidance Counselor Mrs. Elaine Interested in politics, Counselor Mr. Jack Hil- A graduate of VHS, Mrs. Marcy Tomes returned Clark ' s attention. dreth is also a Democratic Precinct Committeeman. this year as a Guidance Counselor. Serving as a secretary in the main office is Mrs. Billie Stordeur. Mrs. Sue Peloso works in the main office as general receptionist. Financial matters are settled quickly by Mrs. Diane Kucinski. Guidance secretary Mrs. Charlotte Ransom prepares transcripts. Mrs. Marilyn Hayes aids students with schedule problems. Keeping athletic rec ords in order is Mrs. Rachel West. Study Hall Supervisors: Mrs. Pat Curtis, Mrs. Elener Nelson, Mrs. Pat Benton, Mrs, Rose Amberson, Mrs. Jean Doak. 136 — Guidance Secretaries I 1 Staffs move at fast clip to keep up ■ 1. Guidance Director Mr. Don Dick also sponsors Future Educators in Action. 2. In his first year with the Valparaiso Communi- ty Schools is Mr. Ron Hartman, psychologist, who devotes most of his time to testing and interviews. As a direct result of a recent poll of the sophomore class, the Guid- ance Department installed more in- formation concerning careers. The poll showed overwhelmingly that students interests have become much more career-oriented than in previous years. Besides fulfilling their duties of class scheduling and solving minor conflicts, guidance counselors sponsored the Career Week lec- tures. Speakers volunteered their time to talk to students interested in a particular profession. The Learning Center also strived to meet the needs of students as media personnel were available to assist term paper victims with re- search and other library-oriented problems. A large stock of audio- visual aids also helped the Learning Center keep up with teaching tech- niques. 3. Learning Center Director Mr. Dean Gerber devotes his time as a consultant to students on research material. 4. Part of Miss Sara Green ' s job as media specialist is stacking new arrivals for student and teacher use. 5. Library Aid Mrs. Alice Krueger types and files catalogue cards. 6. Tasks such as reserving and delivering audio-visual materials to teachers are performed by Mrs. Mary Moser. Learning Center secretary. Guidance Learning Center — 137 SeimIors finally turn the tas le This is it. For twelve long years. I’ve worked for this. Soon it will be my turn to walk up front and get my diploma. My diploma — a piece of paper — somehow it doesn’t seem quite right that that’s all they give you for twelve years of toil. And yet, it’s exciting because those years weren ' t all bad. Here we are together, all of us, thinking over the past twelve years of our lives, wondering if we will ever see each other again. I can remember back to grade school, junior high, but as I do I realize that high school will always have been the most important. High school was the place where I really grew up. I learned about myself and others in a way never before possible. Just think of all the things we went through together — the union of two competing schools into one, the realization that we were special because we were the class of ’76, and always the success we had in our final years of high school sports. I know the memory of being state football champs will always be with us. And each of us has his own special rememberance of things he did — and things he shouldn ' t have done. So now as I sit here waiting, I know that my terminal illness — senioritis — will soon be gone. It’s sort of scary. All year long I wanted it to go away, but now I feel as though I never had it. I can see now how secure high school made me feel, but I can always rely on those times when I felt confined and inhibited to help me break free and surge forward. So this is it. They hand me that piece of paper and shake my hand. I turn my tassel and suddenly it’s over. Mary Jean Ailes — Quest 2-4; swimming 2 Mark Anthony Allen — basketball 2-4; football 2-4; all state; track 2-4; VICA 4; King of Hearts Court 4 (prince). Tammy Jean Altomere — Quest 4; tennis 3; OEA 4. Ben Ames — cross country 3: Quill Scroll 3.4; track 3; intramurals 2-4; Valenian 4; News Bureau 3 Kevin Mark Anderson — Band 2-4; football 2; track 2-4; intramurals 4. Catherine Ann Andrews — Student Council 2,3; Pep Club 2-4; Vikettes 2-4; GTO 2. Philip Annen. Virginia Archibald. Reiko Asai — V-Teens4; Foreign Exchange 4; Foreign Exchange Student from Japan. Jeannie Lucille Aszman — Choir 2-4; NHS 3.4; Pep Club 2; Quest 3; V-Teens 3; Foreign Exchange 2.3; Aquanauts 2-4. Patricia Enid Babcock — Choir 2-4; GAA 2; Pep Club 2-4; track 4 Debbie Lynn Bach — FEA 4; Quest 4 Sandra Jean Backstrom — Pep Club 2-4; V-Teens 2,3; Drama Club 3,4; Foreign Exchange 4 Mike Bailey. David Lloyd Bales. 138 — Seniors Officers for the class of ' 76 are Carolyn Schnure, sec.; Bonnie Hen sel, pres.; Barb Mieczenkowski, treas.; and Dave Shaffer, v. pres. Cecilia Ballard — Choir 2-4; Quest 2. Ingrid Bannec — Choir 2-4; Pep Club 2-4; V-Teens 2-4; YARC 3, v.p. 4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; Aquanauts 2-4; Ex- change Student 3, (Switz.); News Bureau 4. Peggy Jo Barber — Quest 3,4; Aquanauts (Stage Lights 3.4) Timothy William Barkley — VICA 4 William Paul Barros — football 2; track 2,3: wrestling 3,4; Foreign Exchange 2-4. Kate Bartelmo — Cheerleader 4; Pep Club 2.4; GTO 3,4; gymnastics 2-4; track 2-4. Carol Bartholomew — Band 2-4; Drum major 3,4; DAR Award 4; Home- coming Court 4; NHS 3,4; Pep Club 2-4; tennis 2-4; swimming 2-4; girls’ state 3. Cindy Beach — Drama Club 3; Foreign Exchange 4 Steve Beach — Band 2,3; Baseball 2; class pres. 3. Efres Belmonte — football 2-4; track 2-4. Walter Franklin Benson Jr. — Quest 2,3; Photo. Club 2-4. Karey Bergslien — GAA 2; V-Teens 3; Aquanauts 2; intramurals 3 Lizabeth Berkoski — VICA 4 Michael John Berkoski — DECA 4 Steve Kenneth Berrier. Ed Robert Bertholet — Choir 2-4; Thespians 3,4; Student Council 3; Quest 3; Photo Club 3; Drama Club 2-4; Foreign Exchange 4; News Bureau 4. Dianna R. Bish — VICA 4 David A. Blanck — swim- ming 2; tennis 3 Sheryl Ann Blaney — V-Teens 3,4: Foreign Exchange 3,4; track 2; intramurals 2,4. Kimberly Ann Blastick — Band 2-4; GAA 2; Pep Club 2-4, treas. 4; volleyball 3. Kathleen Marie Blunk — VICA 4; Valenian 2 Donna Jean Boehlke — Band 2-4: Pep Club 2; Quest 2; Foreign Exchange 2-4 Christine Anne Bogdalik. Karen Boguslawski. Cynthia Marie Bohlmann — Choir 2; Quest 4; V-Teens 3; Aquanauts 3. Dan Edward Bond — Band 2-4; football 2. Michael Thomas Bondi — Band 2-4 Rob Bott. Suzanne Marie Bouche — GAA 2; Student Council 4; Pep Club 2-4; V-Teens 3,4, program chrm. 4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; King of Hearts Escort 4; GTO 2,3; tennis 2; volley- ball 2. Amanda Jeannette Boudreau — Band 2-4; Aquanauts 2; Bike T ouring Club 2,3. March Marie Boule — Quest 4; OEA 4 Cindy S. Braun — Pep Club 3.4; DECA 3.4. Donna Lee Breitzke — FEA 4, sec. 4; Pep Club 2-4: Quest 3; V-Teens 3,4; Drama Club 2,4; Foreign Exchange 3.4; Aquanauts 3,4; intramurals 3,4; Foreign Language Club 4. Karen Louise Brissette — Choir 2; Foreign Exchange 2; gymnastics 2-4; sec. 3. Kevin Michael Brissette — golf 2-4. Ann Brown — GAA 2; intramurals 3.4 Brian Brown — basketball 2; football 2-4; intramurals 3,4. Cheryl Brown — Drama Club 4. Cynthia Brown — Who ' s Who in For. Lang. 3; NHS 3,4; Student Council 2,3; Foreign Exchange 2-4; Aquanauts 2-4; GTO 4; Ex- change Student 3 (France). Paula Brown — Cheer- leader 2-4; FEA 4: Homecoming Court 4 (princess); Pep Club 2-4; basketball 3,4. Seniors — 139 Steve A. Brown — Baseball 2; Photo Club 2-4. Timothy Robert Brown. Joanna Renee Bryant — Choir 2-4; Drama Club 3.4; VICA 4. Michael Wayne Bubaio — Band 2-4. Steve Buche — DECA 4 Ken Buchheit. Bradley James Burgess — DECA 4 Mary Teresa Busch — Pep Club 2-4; Quest 4; V-Teens4; basketball 3; intra- murals 2.4; Foreign Language Club 4. Jennifer Butt — Band 2-4; Choir 4; NHS 3. 4; Thespians 4; Pep Club 2-4; Drama Club 3,4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; tennis 2-4; Exchange Student 3 (Bel- gium). Polly Cain — NHS 3,4; V-Teens 2-4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; Aquanauts 2-4, pres. 4; Exchange Student 3 (Japan); girls ' state alt. 3. Perry Campo- lattara — VICA 3.4. Mark Canada — NHS 3.4, pres. 4; wrestling 2-4; golf 2. Sue Lynn Carey — Choir 2,3; Pep Club 2; Quest 4; V-Teens 2-4; YARC 4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; GTO 3.4; OEA 4. Jim Carr. Cynthia Dayle Cassidy — Quest 2-4; YARC 3 Robert Dean Chael — swimming manager 2-4. Steve G. Charnas. Linda Susan Chester — Band 2.3; Foreign Exchange 3. John Michael Christner — Student Council 4; golf 3. Mitchell Allen Chuich — football 2; Homecoming escort 4; Student Council 2-4, pres. 4; Student-Fac. Sen. 2.4; Quest 3,4; Foreign Exchange 3,4. John David Cinkoske — VICA 3,4. Larry Clark — FEA 4 Linda Kay Clark — Choir 2-4; basketball 2,3; volleyball 2-4. Nancy T. Clarke — GAA 3,4; Aquanauts (stage light 3,4); Quest 2-4, Co-Op 4; volleyball 2-4; intramurals 2 Gilbert Mathew Clifford — basket- ball 2; football 2-4; VICA 3,4; intramurals 3,4. Debra Ann Clouse. Brian Michael Coleman — Band 2-4; Sound Lighting 2; Quest 2. Jeffrey Kevin Cole- man — Band 2; Quill Scroll 3,4; Chess Club 2,3; Velenian 4. advertising ed.: News Bureau 3. Jill Susan Conklin — Band 2-4: V-Teens 4; Drama Club 4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; Foreign Language 4 Paul R. Conover — football 2. Pamela Jean Cooley — Vikettes 3 Thomas Andrew Cooley — baseball 2; DECA 4 Gregg Anthony Cope- land, Curt Corneil — Choir 2-4; Photo Club 2; VICA 4; Bike Touring Club 2 Rod L. Cornett. 140 — Seniors Seniors shout lost hurrah for Vikes James Steven Coros. Jennifer Kaye Crawford — FEA 4: NHS 3,4; Student-Fac. Sen. 4. chrm. 4; V- Teens 2-4; pres. 3; YARC 4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; King of Hearts Escort 3; Aquanauts 2,3; Foreign Exchange Student 3 (France); Foreign Language Club 4. H. Thomas Culp — VICA 3.4. Gina Cunningham. Aaron Curtis. George Joseph Cushman — VICA 4 David M. Daly. Robert Thomas Davis. Pauline Mae Dawes — FEA 4; Pep Club 4: V-Teens 3,4; basketball 3; Foreign Language Club 4 Norman L. Dehnart — swimming 2; wrestling 3; VICA 4. v.p. 4; intramurals 2-4; Co-Op 4 Steven Kent Delahanty. Andy Dennis. Thomas Allen Dixon — basketball 2-4: tennis 2-4; King of Hearts Court 4. Mark Charles Dofka — class v.p. 3; baseball 2.4; football 2-4; wrestling 2; Student Council 3: intra- murals 3.4; King of Hearts Court 4 (King). Gayla Sue Domke — Who ' s Who in For. Lang. 4; FEA 3.4 pres. 4; NHS 3,4; Girls ' state rep. 3. Mike Dommer- muth. Madge E. Dougherty — Quest 3; OEA 4 Thomas Mark Dougherty — cross country 2-4: track 3; wrestling 2-4. Marlon Dutcher — wrestling 3.4; VICA 3. Ann Ehringer — Drama-Club 4; Foreign exchange 4; Aquanauts 4; Exchange Student from France Joann Erceg — class sec. 2; Choir 2,3; NHS 3,4; Student Council 2-4; Pep Club 2-4; Quest 3.4; Folk Music Club 2,3. Peggy Ernst — Cheerleader 2; FEA 4; tennis 2-4; Bike Touring Club 3.4 Kathleen Jil Evans r _ 1 A ■ fl TD O Seniors — 141 SenIors thrive on thrill of victory Steve Robert Evert — VICA 3. Juanita Denise Eubanks — Choir 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; basket- ball 2; gymnastics 2,3; volleyball 2.3; track 2; intra- murals 2,3. Corinne Marie-Christine Faivre — For- eign Exchange 4; Aquanauts 4: Foreign Exchange student from France. Rodger Glen Farney — Band 2; VICA 3,4 Dan L. Fasel — DECA 4. Scott A. Felts — Band 2,3; swimming 2: wrestling 2. Joseph Thomas Finley — VICA 3.4 Darlene Sue Foy. Pauline Frank — Student Council 3; Photo Club 2-4, pres. 3; Aquanuats 2-4; GTO 4 Mary Katheryn Frazier — Vikettes 2. Robert Fritts. Donna Marie Furman — Pep Club 2,3; Quest 4; V-Teens 2,3; YARC 3; Aquanauts 2-4; basket- ball 2. Patricia Sue Gabbard — Choir 2.3; V-Teens 3 Jeannie Kay Garrison — DECA 4 Wendy Lea Gar- wood — Quest 2-4; Photo Club 2; Foreign Exchange 2 . Jeff Gast. Cindy Lee Gathmann — Choir 2,3; Pep Club 2; VICA 4; Vikettes 2,3. Carey B. Gear — Choir 2-4; wrestling 2. Martin Phillip Gehring — Thespians 2,3; Drama Club 2,3. Norma Gernand. 142 — Seniors Robert Michel Gertsmeier. Mike Paul Gesse — foot- ball 3; track 2: intramurals 3 Rita Kristine Getz — Who ' s Who in For. Lang. 3; NHS 3,4; Thespians 3.4; Pep Club 3.4; Drama Club 2-4; pres. 4 Scott Clifford Gibson — Band 2-4; Foreign Exchange 2; Steven Gib- son — Band 2-4; Choir 4; Drama Club 3.4; Foreign Exchange 2-4. Carol Graham. Karla Graham. Charles B. Graves — Band 2-4; baseball 2; Quest 3; Chess Club 2 Gayla Gray — V-Teens 3; Foreign Exchange 3,4; GTO 3. John Walker Greenawald — Band 2-4; Debate Club 3; Drama Club 3; Lynn Ellen Grieger — FEA 4; GAA 2; NHS 3,4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; Aquanauts 2-4; GTO 3.4; Volleyball 2-4; Foreign Exchange Student 2 (Germany). Jennifer Frances Griffin — Choir 2,3; Quill Scroll 4; Pep Club 2-4; Pep Club 2,3; Valenian 4. Deborah Joan Grogg — Quest 3. Colin Marshal Gromley — tennis 2-4; intramurals 2-4. Sally Jane Hallam — Quill Scroll 4; Pep Club 2-4; V-Teens 3,4; Foreign Exchange 2-4, treas. 4; Valenian 4, album ed.; GTO 2-4; tennis 2; Foreign Exchange Student 3 (Netherlands). Thomas B. Hall- berg — football 2.4; intramurals 2-4. Cheryl Ham- mons. Janet Yvonne Haney — Choir 2,3 Theresa Marie Hannon — GAA 2; Photo Club 4; Aquanauts 3.4, pub. 4; GTO 4; swimming 3,4; co-capt. 4; girls ' state 3; Drama Club 3 Paul H. Hanson — football 2; NHS 3,4; Bike Touring Club 2-4. Thomas Robert Harring- ton — Band 2-4; boys ' state 3; Debate Club 2; swim- ming 2. Brenda Lee Hart — Band 2-4; volleyball 2. Patricia Elizabeth Hart — Choir 2; Pep Club 2. Brian Allen Hartman — VICA 4 Tamara Lynn Hayes — Pep Club 2-4; Quest 2-4; Foreign Exchange 4; tennis 3,4. Gary Jon Hefner — Quill Scroll 4; intramurals 3.4; golf 3.4; Valenian 4 Dale A. Heinrich — base- ball 2-4; wrestling 2; Quest 4: Photo Club 4. Bonnie Hensel — class pres. 4; treas. 2.3; GAA 2; NHS 3.4; Student Council 2-4; Pep Club 2-4; Student-Fac. Sen. 3; V-Teens 2-4; YARC 2-4; v.p. 3; Aquanauts 4; basketball 3; swimming 4; OEA 4. treas. 4; Gary Dale Herren — VICA 4. Donna Sue Hiatt. Elizabeth Ann Hickey — Choir 2; Quest 4 Jan Marie Highlan. Tina Kay Higley — Quest 2-4; YARC 2; Aquanauts 2,3. Debra Lynn Hildreth — FEA 3,4, historian 3, pres. 4: Pep Club 3.4; Quest 4; Foreign Exchange 4; basketball 2-4; track 2-4: golf 3; girls ' state 3. Pat R. Hipke — DECA 4 William Dean Hittinger — swimming 2; Quest 2; intramurals 3. Nancy Adele Hodshire — Choir 2-4; Thespians 3.4; Sound Light 3,4; Drama Club 2-4. Seniors — 143 Larry A. Holmgren — swimming 2-4; Aquanauts 3. John Arthur Hopkins — Quill Scroll 4; Valenian 4. Academics Ed. 4 Kacie Carol Hreha — Pep Club 2-4: Quest 3,4; OEA 4; football sporthead 4. Linda Hopper. Keith C. Hubbell. Dale James Hughes — Baseball 2,3; basketball 2; football 2.3; intramurals 2,3; Patricia Ellen Hugue- nard — Pep Club 2; Quest 2; V-Teens 2. Susie Hum- mel — Band 2-4; Student Council 2; basketball 2,3; track 3.4 Cindy Lee Hundt — DECA 4 Peggy Hundt. Cynthia Diane Hurley — Choir 2-4; Pep Club 2-4; Quest 2-4. John Earl Hyatte. Bruce A. Ives — Band 2,3; NHS 3,4; Drama Club 2-4: Foreign Exchange 4. Kurt Jamison — baseball 2-4, (Most Valuable Player); basketball 2; football 2-4; intramurals 3,4. Noreen Louise Johnson — Choir 2-4; Quest 4. Jeff Johnson — football 2. Robert Riley Johnson — baseball 2-4; basketball 2; football 2-4, capt. 4; intramurals 3,4; King of Hearts Court 4. Terry Allen Johnson — VICA 4; Co-Op 4. Tim Jones. SenIors vault to polls 144 — Seniors Victoria Le« Kage — Pep Club 2; GTO 4; tennis 3; track 2; Bike Touring Club 3.4. Elaine Ann Kaminski — Band 2-4; Pep Club 2-4; YARC 2: Foreign Exchange 3,4; gymnastics 2,3 volleyball 2; Kim Kasch — GAA 2; Quest 3,4; V-Teens3; volleyball 2. Keith Kassner — swimming 2-4; track 2. Christopher Lane Kearney — Band 2-4; Choir 4. Chris E. Keller — football 2; swimming 4; wrestling 2; Chess Club 2-4 Lee Kelley. David Andrew Kerr — Band 2-4; Debate Club 2; wrestling 2; intramurals 4. Gerald A. Kilgour — track 2; Sound Lighting 4 Carol Ann Kilmer — Track 3; Pep Club 2; Quest 2; tennis 2; baseball stat. 2. Minnetta Louise Kingery — Quest 4 Trina Kingery. Kyle Whitney Kingsbury — football 2; track 2-4; VICA 3. Carla Marie Klemz — GAA 2; V-Teens 2-4; Foreign Exchange 2-4, historian 4; volleyball 2 Susan Klitzka. Keith William Koch — basketball 2; football 2. Philip Clarke Koenig — basketball 2; intramurals 3,4; Boys ' State Rep. 3; cross country 4; NHS 3,4; basketball stat. 2-4 Robert Dennis Koenig — Quill Scroll 4; Photo Club 4; Valenian photog. 4. Barbara Anne Koshuta — NHS sec. 4; Student Council 3,4; Quest 4; V-Teens 3; Foreign Exchange 2-4; tennis 3,4; Girls ' State Alt. 3. Tom Krachey. Peggy Lee Kraisinger — FEA 4. Patricia Ann Krieter. Dale R. Krueger. Thomas H. Kruger — tennis 2-4. Bertha Elaine Kruizenga. Mary Kathleen Lansdowne — DECA 4 Luann Kay Larcom — Choir 2-4; Pep Club 3,4; Aquanauts 2-4; OEA 4 Janet Largura — track 3.4 Ronald Anthony Lattanzi. Jeffery Dwigh. Lauman — Drama Club 2; Foreign Exchange 3.4. Maria Hellena Leal — VICA 3,4, treas. 4. Sue Anne Leffler — Choir 3; Pep Club 2; VICA 4; basketball 2-4. Robert Christian Lembke — VICA 3,4, pres. 3,4; 3rd in state in architecture Michael Martine Lemster — DECA 4 Gary Robert Liggett — football 2,3; in- tramurals 2,4. Teresa Lynn Lockhart — Choir 2-4; V-Teens 3,4; YARC 4; Foreign Exchange 4. Brian Edward Loeffler. Susan Jeanne Lomas — Choir 2-4; Pep Club 2-4; V-Teens 2,3; Quest 2; Vikettes 2 Barbara Elizabeth Long — Student Council 4; Pep Club 2-4; V-Teens 3,4 pres. 4; Foreign Exchange 4; King of Hearts Escort 4; GTO 2-4; intramurals 2. Helen Elizabeth Long — DECA 4. Seniors — 145 SenIors seek to escape last- semester doldrums John David Long — Choir 2-4; Thespians 3. 4; Stu- dent Council 3; Drama Club 2-4. Richard Gustav Lucht — Boys ' state alt. 3; Who’s Who in For. Lang. 4; NHS 3. 4; Student Council 4; Sound Light 2-4; Quest 2-4 Debra Sue Lundgren — Pep Club 2; Quest 3; VICA 4 Denise Ann Lundgren — Pep Club 2; Quest 3. Anne Marie Lux — Band 3. 4; Foreign Exchange 4; Aquanauts 4; intramurals 2, 4. Patricia Marie Maas — Quest 3. 4; Foreign Exchange 3. 4; Aquanauts 2-4, v.p. 4; GTO 4 Michael Macaluso — DECA v.p. 4 Bob Malackowski — baseball 2-4 (most valuable offensive player 2); football 2-4; wres- tling 2: Student Council 2-4, treas. 4; intramurals 3, 4 Kathleen Maloney — track 3; Speech Club 4. George Scott Mammarella — wrestling 2; Quest 2, 3; YARC 2. 3; intramurals 2,3. James Russell Manago — Chess Club 2 Angelo Michael Marasco — basketball 2-4; cross country 2, 4, capt. 4, (most valuable player 4); Homecoming Es- cort 4; Student Council 4; Quest 4. Cynthia Lee Mar- ner — Quest 2-4; OEA 4 Ross James Marshall — football 2-4; wrestling 2-4. Matthew Martin — basket- ball 2; cross country 2, 3, capt. 3; track 2-4; intra- murals 3, 4. Kris Timothy Mason — boys’ state alt. 3; Photo Club 3; Chess Club 2-4, v.p. 4; tennis 2, 3; golf 2-4. Laura Ann Massom — basketball 2, 3; track 2-4; DECA, treas. 4. Teresa L. Mateer — YARC 2; Vikettes3; For- eign Exchange 3, 4; Exchange Student 3 (Phil. Is.). Debra Sue Maxey — Band 2-4; Thespians 3, 4; Drama Club 2-4 Bob Maynard — swimming 2-4, capt. 4; VICA 4. Nancy Jo McAfee — Band 2, 3; Quest 4; VICA 4 Mari- anne Ellen McCord — GAA 2; NHS 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 2, 4; Pep Club 2-4; V-Teens4; Foreign Exchange 2- 4, sec. 3, pres. 4; Aquanauts 3, 4; GTO 2-4; tennis 2; swimming 2-4; Foreign Exchange Student 3 (France); intramurals 4. Wayne Allen McDaniels. Patricia Sue McGuire. David Richard McKibben — football 2 Carla Medema — GTO 3, 4; swimming 3,4. Michael Alan Merle — football 2-4; track 2; wrestling 2-4 Mike Merryman. Michele Kaye Meyer — FEA 4; Drama Club 4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; Foreign Language Club 4. Steve Charles Meyer — basketball 2-4; tennis 2-4. Barbara Ann Mieczenkowski — Cheerleader 2-4; class treas. 4; Homecoming Court 4; Pep Club 2-4; tennis 2-4; gymnastics 2; volleyball 4. Paul Donald Miles — Choir 2-4. Scott Allen Miller — football 2; wrestling 2. Terri.Lynn Mitchell — Who ' s Who in For. Lang. 3; Pep Cub 3, 4; V-Teens4; Drama Club 4; For- eign Exchange 2-4; Aquanauts 2, 3, sec. 3. William Howard Moore. 146 — Seniors Taking advantage of a fire drill to get some fresh air, Mike Bondi, Steve de Bruyn, Kurt Mussman and Efres Belmonte enjoy their unexpected break. Patricia Margaret Morris — Choir 2-4. sec., treas. 4; GAA 2, 3; NHS 3. 4; Pep Club 2; Quest 4; Aquanauts 3. Jim Dean Murphy. Terrence Antony Murray — De- bate Club 3; Chess Club 3. 4; Quest 3. Kurt Gerald Mussman — Band 2-4 Beverly Mustaine. Sally Jo Nedberg — Choir 2, 3; Student Council 3, 4; Pep Club 2-4; Quest 3, 4. Joni Sue Neeley. Tom Robert Neely — football 2. Charles David Nelson — DECA 4, pres. 4. Gail Ann Neuffer — Sudent Coun- cil 3; Student-Fac. Sen. 4; V-Teens 3; Foreign Ex- change 2-4; Foreign Language 4. Darlene Elizabeth Neuschafer — Band 2-4; Pep Club 2, 3 Doug Nisley — Band 2-4; boys ' state alt. 3; foot- ball 2-4; Student Council 4; Student-Fac. Sen. 4; in- tramurals 2-4; soccer 3, 4. Kyle Noggle. Mark William Nolen — wrestling 2; Quest 2; Photo Club 3; Chess Club 4; Bike Touring Club 4. Timothy L. Noonan — cross country 2; track 2-4; tennis 3, 4; intramurals 3, 4. Debbie R. North — swimming 2 Cherie Lynn O ' Con- nor— Student Council 2.4; Quest 2-4; OEA 4 Bar- bara Jean O ' Dell. Jennifer D. O ' Neil — DECA 4. Chris- tine Marie Pabich — tennis 2, 3; swimming 2, 3; Bike Touring Club 3: intramurals 3. Seniors — 147 SenIoRS take a peek at government Brenda Irene Palmer — Quest 3, 4; OEA 4. James Cleve Panter — football 2-4; track 2-4 Catherine Helen Parks — Band 2. Ingrid Paul — Student Coun- cil 4. Brenda Kay Pauley — Choir 3, 4; Folk Music 3. James W. Peller — Homecoming Escort 4. Marilou Angela Philips — Band 2-4; FEA 4; GAA 2, 3; Homecoming Court 4; Student Council 4; Pep Club 2- 4, pres. 4; Foreign Exchange 3, 4. Debbie Jean Pierce. Bryan Chester Pisarski. Michael Andrew Plazony — Quill Scroll 2-4; Valeni- an 2-4, sports ed. 3. Lori Lynn Pollock — Cheerleader 2; Pep Club 2; Homecoming Court 4; V-Teens 2, 3; YARC 3; Vikettes 3, 4; Aquanauts 3. 4; basketball 2; track 3; OEA pres. 4. John Henry Poncher — base- ball 2; football 2-4; intramurals 2-4 Glyn Anne Porter — Band 2-4; GAA 2, 3; V-Teens 2; YARC 4; in- tramurals 3, 4. Jeanmarie Porter. Pamela Prescott — Choir 2-4; Quest 3, 4; gym- nastics 2 Rebecca Joan Pritchard — NHS 3, 4; Quest 3, 4. John Bernard Proffitt. Greg A. Pryatel — VICA 4. Karen Ann Pullins — Pep Club 2-4; intramurals 2-4; basketball 2-4. 148 — Seniors Cheryl Maureen Pursley. Gina Marie Quintero — Quest 4; YARC 4 Frank E. Ralston. Nancy Ralston — Aquanauts 2; swimming 2,3. Kevin Howard Reinert — DECA 4 Richard E. Rhoda. Richard M. Rice. Brenda Lynne Roberts — r ' _ t , club 2; V-Teens 3; Foreign Exchange 3, 4; GTO 2, 3; OEA 4 Kerry Lynn Roberts — Choir 2- 4; Who ' s Who in For. Lang. 3; V-Teens 4; Drama Club 4; Valenian 4; Gymnastics 2; volleyball 2,3; Foreign Language Club 4; I.U. Honors Program in For. Lang. 3. Robert A. Roof. Catherine Ann Rooney — Choir 2; FEA 4; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Quest 4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; Valenian 3, 4, faculty 4; GTO 2-4. John Bernard Rooney. David George Rose — Band 2-4; basketball 2-4; Bike Touring Club 3. Pamela Lynn Roseberry — Quest 4 Micah C. Rjbel — tennis 2-4 Rick Allan Rumford — Student Coun- cil 3, 4, v.p. 4; football 2; Student-Fac. Sen. 4. Gary W. Rush — Student Council 3, 4; golf 2-4; Math team 2-4; Nat. Merit Semi-Fin. Pamela Sue Rush — Pep Club 2-4; Quest 3. Glenda Rutt — NHS 3, 4; Who ' s Who in For. Lang. 4; V-Teens 2-4; Foreign Ex- change 2-4; Aquanauts 3, 4, treas. 4; Foreign Ex- change Student 3 (Sweden). Ned Allen Schafer — Choir 2-4, pres. 4, football 2, 3. Jennifer Lynne Schemehorn — GAA 2; Student Coun- cil 2-4; Pep Club 2-4; Student-Fac. Sen. 2; Quest 2; volleyball 2; swimming 2, 3; track 2, 3; intramurals 2- 4. David A. Schena — tennis 2-4; intramurals 3, 4. Deborah Jean Schirg — Choir 2-4: Thespians 3, 4; Drama Club 2-4; Aquanauts 2-4 Carolyn Jean Schnure — Band 2-4; class v.p. 2, sec. 4; NHS 3, 4; Pep Club 2-4, v.p. 4; Quest 4; basketball 2-4; volley- ball 2-4; track 2-4. John Keith Schroeder — football 2-4; VICA 3, pres. 3. Kathi Eileen Schroeder — Quest 3; V-Teens 2, 3: Drama Club 3, 4; OEA 4. Mary Mar- garet Schroeder — Quest 2-4. Debbie Ann Scott — Quest 2-4; DECA 4. Patricia Eileen Schulz — Choir 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; Quest 2-4; Drama Club 2,3. Ronald Raymond Schulz — Who ' s Who in For. Lang. 4; track 2, 4; Sound Light 2-4; Quest 2-4; intramurals 2-4 Thomas Newton Selby Jr. — baseball 2-4: basketball 2; boys’ state 3; football 2-4; intramurals 3,4 William J. Sengpiel — football 2; wrestling 2. Seniors — 149 Robert Sepanski. David Wayne Shaffer — baseball 2, 4; class pres. 2, v.p. 4; Homecoming escort 4; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Student Council 2; intramurals 2-4; Val- enian 4; News Bureau 3. Paul John Shewan — Band 2-4. Timothy John Shideier — Homecoming escort 4; track 2; tennis 2-4, capt. 4 Angela Karen Shortridge — Band 2-4; Debate Club 3; GAA 2; V-Teens 4; Drama Club 3, 4. Laurie Jean Shriver — Band 2-4; Homecoming Court 4 (Queen); Student Council 4; Pep Club 2-4. Charles Barton Shutts — football 2-4; track 2, 4; intramurals 2. Charlene Carol Siar — Pep Club 4; Language Club 4; Shelly J. Sick — Choir 2, 3; Quest 3, 4 William R. Sieckman — DECA 4. Scot V. Sier. Christopher Alan Sinclair — swimming 2-4; tennis 3; Aquanauts 2-4. Jodi Slaughter. Ronn O. Smith — VICA 4. Thomas Noel Smith — basketball 2- 4; boys’ state 3; football 2-4; NHS 3, 4; track 2, 3. Tim Daniel Smith — Quest 2, 3; DECA 4. Jim Smur- don — football 2-4; wrestling 2-4; VICA 4. Kathryn Lynn Snell — Band 2-4; GAA 2; Quest 4; Foreign Ex- change 4; GTO 2-4; swimming 2-4. Cathy Jean Snod- grass — Quest 4; Photo Club 4 Donna Marie Snyder — Pep Club 2; Photo Club 3; VICA 4; CO-OP 4. Lisa J. Sommer — Quest 3,4. Tammy Jo Sowers — Quest 4. Barbara Ellen Spitler — Band 2-4; YARC 2; VICA 4; Co-Op 4; basketball 3; track 3. James Squire — basketball 2; Chess Club 2-4; tennis 2 Bradford Usher Staats — Band 2-4; football 2; wrestling 2; in- tramurals 4. Kimberly Ann Stalbaum — Cheerleader 2; Choir 2, 3; GAA 2; Pep Club 2-4; Quest 3, 4; OEA 4, v.p. 4; intra- murals 4 Todd Allen Stalbaum — VICA 4; Co-Op 4 Eileen Ann Stanton — class sec. 2; Homecoming Court 4; Pep Club 2-4; V-Teens 3, 4; Foreign Ex- change 3, 4; track 3, 4 Gregory L. Steck — VICA 4; intermurals 2. David F. Steele — cross country 3,4; track 3, 4; intramurals 2-4. Mike E. Steinhilber — intramurals 4. Cheryl Ann Stevens — Band 2-4; swimming 2 Richard Brian Stombaugh — baseball 2; basketball 2; football 2-4, capt. 4; intramurals 3,4. Jean Marie Stoner — FEA 4; Pep Club 2-4; Quest 4; V-T eens 3, 4; YARC 4, treas. 4; Foreign Exchange 3, 4; GTO 3; Intramurals 2 David Stout. Roxanne Marie Straka — Pep Club 4; V-Teens 4; For- eign Exchange 4; Aquanauts 2. Randy D. Strehler. Patti Elizabeth Strikwerda — GAA 2; Pep Club 4; Quest 2-4; volleyball 2; track 2; OEA 4; intramurals 4. Debra Jo Sturdevant — Band 2-4; Thespians 3, 4; Drama Club 2-4; Foreign Exchange 2-4; Exchange Student 3 (Phil. Is.). Damon Nore Sundin — football 2-4; track 2-4; intramurals 3, 4. 150 — Seniors John Taylor. Ronald Dean Taylor — VICA 3. 4 David F. Telschow — basketball 2; Choir 2-4; Who ' s Who in For. Lang. 3; NHS 3, 4, v.p. 4; tennis 2; intramurals 3. 4. Elsie Marie Terlicher — Quest 2-4; Vikettes 2, 3; GTO 2; gymnastics 2; swimming 2. 3. David Thomas Thiele — basketball 2; football 2-4; track 2, 3; Foreign Exchange 2; intramurals 4. Charlotte Thomas. Chris Thomas — Photo Club 3, 4; VICA 3. 4, treas. 4; Valenian photog. 4. Jerome E. Thomas — basketball 2-4; track 4; Ronald Anthony Thomas. Lorene B. Thoreson — Choir 2-4; NHS 3. 4. Becky Lynn Thorpe — Quest 3; Stephen G. Thrash — baseball 2; basketball 2; football 2, 3: Student Coun- cil 2, 3; DECA 4 Mark Thune — baseball 2-4; intra- murals 3, 4. Andrew Tiebert — tennis 2-4; golf 3, 4; Tamera Ann Trapp — Choir 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Quest 4; V-Teens 3. Coy R. Traywick — basketball 2. Deanna Lynn Troy — GAA 2; Quill Scroll 3, 4, sec. 4; Quest 4; V-Teens 3; Foreign Exchange 3, 4; Valenian 3. 4, academics ed. 3. advertising ed 4; Aquanauts 2-4, sec. 4; GTO 3, 4; tennis 2-4; volleyball 2; intramurals 4. Andy Tucker. Earl Burton Tucker — Choir 2-4. Ronald Tucker. Janice Marie Tudor — Band 2, 3; Student-Fac. Sen. 4. Beth Ann Turner. Jon Walter Uban — Band 2-4; base- ball 2; Chess Club 2. Terry Ann Van Santen — FEA 4; Quill Scroll 3. 4, pres. 4; VALPOST 2; Valenian 2-4, editor 3, 4; News Bureau 3, 4. Valerie V. Vas — NHS 3. 4; track 2-4; Bike Touring Club 3. 4. Christopher D. Vaughn — Homecoming escort 4; track 3. Ronald Gene Veatch — baseball 2; VICA 4; intra- murals 3, 4. Seni ' ors go out 473 strong Seniors — 151 SENIORS find spots in high places Richard Velchek. Angela Marie Verde — NHS 3, 4; Student Council 2-4: Pep Club 2-4; Commendation Nat ' l Merit 4 Karin Helma Maria Von Reth — V-Teens 4; Drama Club 4: Foreign Exchange 4: tennis 4; For- eign Exchange student from Holland. Logan Walker. Rick Walsworth — VICA 4; CO-OP 4 Joyce Elaine Walters — choir 2; NHS 3. 4; Nat. Merit Commended Student 2. 3; Illinois State Scholar 3. Kimberly Ann Waymire — Pep Club 2. 3: Quest 2-4. William Weidman. Kenneth Herbert Weiler. Susan Kay Wheeland — YARC 3. 4. pres. 4; VICA 4; volleyball 2; intramurals 3. 4. Zane B. Whitcomb — VICA 4. Janet Kay White. Ronald White. Jennifer Lynne Whitman — tennis 2, 3; intra- murals 3. Debra Lynn Whyle — Quest 3, 4; FEA 4. Lee Ann Wieland — Band 2, 3; Aquanauts 2. 4; GTO 4; swimming 2-4; Nat. Merit Semi-Fin. 4 Shelley Frances Wiesjahn — Choir 2; OEA 4. Steve R. Wilder — CO-OP 4. Debra Lynn Will — Band 2-4; GAA 2; V- Teens 4; Fore ign Exchange 2-4; Aquanauts 2; Claudia Ann Williamson — Choir 2-4; FEA 4; Foreign Ex- change 3. 4; Aquanauts 2-4: Foreign Exchange Stu- dent (Denmark). Beth Ann Wilson — Cheerleader 2-4; GAA 2; Pep Club 2-4; V-Teens 3. 4; Foreign Exchange 3. 4; GTO 2-4; gymnastics 2-4; volleyball 2-4; track 2-4. Eric Kevin Witters — Chess Club 2. 3. Katherine B. Wood — Band 2-4; Pep Club 2-4; Foreign Exchange 4; Aqua- nauts 2; tennis 2. 4; swimming 2. Annamaire Helen Woodruff — Choir 2. 3; Quest 4; YARC 4; VICA 4. Barbara Ann Woodworth — DECA 4. Tina Maria Wright — Pep Club 2; Foreign Exchange 3, 4; Valenian 4, business manager Katherine Ann Zaharias — GAA 2; V-Teens 2: volleyball 2, 3; track 2; OEA 4. Sharon Zehner — Choir 2, 3; Quest 4; GTO 2. Arthur Joseph Zemon — Quill Scroll 2-4; Quest 4; Valpost photog. 2; business manager; Photo Club 2- 4: Chess Club 2; Valenian photog. 3. Richard Alan Zentz — Band 2-4. Cheryl Ann Zoll — Band 2-4; basketball 2-4; volleyball 2-4; intramurals 2. 3. 5enior not pictured Debbie Armstrong David Coulter Carrie Jackson Cindy Pavlick Lynn Banschbach Chris Cramsie Ken Jarvis James Rhoda Ken Bell Robert Czekai Brett Jones Megan Rue Leslie Benton Richard Daumer Robert Kasper Harry Scholbohm Terry Birky Stephen DeBruyn Jeff Knapp Paul Siddall Lee Birmingham Melvin Doering Herb Kukulies Diann Simmons Jack Boyd Robert Feldhaus Dennis Lauridson Nancy Soliday Mike Broviak Ralph Ford David Linton Marie Stalbaum Mike Christman Jeff Golding Tom Lobdell Lynette Thone Michael Clarke Diana Goodman Jeff MacKenzie Fred Tressler Marsha Clifford Barb Guastella Consibrina Martin Carl Turner Charles Cohen Martin Hackett Terry Owens James Weinhold George Cole Jon Cotterman John Haggerty John Hine Mike McDonald Barry Pavicic Sara Woodrow Seniors — 153 Kent Abraham Sandra Agee Charles Alexander Todd Altomere Lori Amptmeyer Arden Anderson James Anderson Ron Aytes Karen Bailey Karol Bailey Lori Bain Becky Balko Peggie Beam Rodney Belaschky Jill Bell Karen Bell Mary Benham Wendy Bergstrom Ruth Bihlman Michael Birky Diane Bisacky Rick Bisacky Becky Bradney Becky Bray Robert Britton Karen Brophy Joel Brown Julie Brown Mark Buckley David Burge Linda Buri Peggy Burkett Steve Busch Apryl Butt Dave Butterfield Chubby Butz Carol Campbell Sheri Cannon Cindy Carey Dan Carr Maureen Casey Mike Chez Sue Christy Jeff Church Tim Church David Clark Debbie Clauss Paula Claussen Charlotte Cohen Brenda Cole Sherrie Collins Diane Connors Virginia Cook Julie Copeland Diane Coppage Tim Copsy Patty Cotton Lori Courteau Bruce Craig Nancy Cruz Dan Daly Cinda Daniel Mark Davidson Randy Dedloff Larry Dehnart Curtis DeVries Becky Dillon Brian Doane John Dougherty John Downing Kendra Dunn John Eckert 154 — Juniors J UN i ORS stage prom in disbelief I can’t believe it ' s finally done. After all the long days and hours of hard work, it’s actually finished. I’ll have to admit I had some doubts that we’d ever get this gym turned into a French hotel, but it sure is beautiful! It took all year for us to save the $2500 for this. I can remember wondering if it was all worth it way back in the beginning of the year when I was raking leaves and working at the Donate- A-Day. I began to realize that may- be prom would be a success after all in December when we had our plant raffle and sold license plates. But in the spring when we did all that baking, washed all those cars, and donated ourselves to the com- munity once more — I knew that everything was going to be perfect. So here I sit in the midst of it all — somewhat aware of how near I am to the future but clinging at times to the security of being the middle child — I am a junior. Becky Egolf Fred Ehrstein Rhonda El-Naggar Greg Elliott Mark Errichiello Loretta Eubanks Frank Fait Patti Fait Brad Farrington Elaine Fasei Tom Feltgen Karen Fenzel Candy Fero Mike Fetla Jim Ficken Sheya Fifield Stacie Fisch Todd Fisher Carol Fitzsimmons Terri Foreman Annette Freese Mike Funk Carolyn Galloway Michelle Gardin Juniors — 155 Ben Garpow Robert Garrett Ken Garrison Mike Garrison Steve Garrison Ann Gast Debbie Gericke Kurt Gesse Mike Giacobbe Phyllis Glasser Mike Golando John Goodenow Gary Goodman Penny Gorub Amy Green Gay Griffin Cathy Grindlay Bret Gromley Susan Gustafson Roberta Haflin Amy Halter Robert Harmon Michael Harper Robert Hart Glenn Hartman Janet Hartman Linda Haspl Beth Hattabaugh Allen Hauser Phil Hazlett Judy Head Linda Heaster Connie Heavilin Elizabeth Helms Sheryl Henderson Karen Hendrich Linda Henney Kim Henning Kurt Hensel Kerry Higgins Juniors select leaders for middle class 156 — Juniors Faced with the task of se- lecting junior members of Student Council, Sue Stark circles her choices. Leslie Higgins Richard Hill Judy Hodshire Theresa Hofferth John Holcomb Sandy Honchar John Hoover Marlene Horvath Rebecca Hopper Tammy Hovey Doug Howard Lynne Howard Mickey Hreha Chris Huang Patti Hurst Debbie Ikeda Pam Imm Pat Jankowski Nancy Jennings Matt Johnson Rick Johnson Steve Johnson Janet Jones Greg Kalmar Tom Karcher Brian Kauffman Nora Keen Rebekah Keller Fred Kendall Tim Kennedy Greg Kenworthy Beth Kepley Tom Kilovas Barb Kilgour Judy King Willie King Laura Kissinger Debra Klemz Crystal Klitzka Fred Koberna Beth Koch Lindsey Koenig Paul Kohloff Lori Kraft Bob Krise Paul Kropp Candy Kuebrick Randy Kueck Alan Kukulies Dee Lahti Denise Lambert Scott Lambert Dennis Lands Debbie Langer John Lasko Steve Lawson Diane Lebryk Mark Lee Steve Lethen Doug Lewis Scott Liebig Marilee Lindemann Bonnie Lolkema Joe Lomas Mary Long Anita Longnecker Dave Lowe Chris Lowenstine Bill Ludington Dan Lund Shane MacLean Nelson Madrilejo Juniors — 157 Barry Magyar Don Maiers Margie Manago Kristin Manatrey David Mangel Faith Marasco Mike Martin Jim Matsey Paula McAleer Shelly McCormick Jay McDaniel Mary McDannel Dave McDowell Michele McGaffic Tammy McKnight Mark Merle Brian Meyers Gail Miller Karen Miller Julie Mirkovic Kim Mishler Jodi Mitchell William Mitchell Lisa Moore Marianne Moore Kathy Morrison Pam Morrone Jim Moyer Lynn Mrzlak Martin Mucciarone Kellie Murphy Erin Murray Matt Nagel Marc Nemeth Carl Neis Kimi Nelson Ron Nelson Brian Neuner Chuck Neuschafer Tracy Newberry Kathy Newland Sherry Nisley Joanna Nolen Cindy Noneff Sylvia Noneff Chris Norman Jeff Nulton Mike Nuppnau John Oglesby Chuck Oliver Jerry Ortega Tim Owens Marla Palmer JUNI ' ORS on the green or the grid- mokinq it in sports 158 — Juniors Before the girl s golf section al in Michigan City, Nancy Jen dings practices her putting Renato Pangan Linda Parker Susan Parkes Shari Patrick Jan Pearson Steve Peddle Marti Pelton Butch Peterson Jim Phares Mike Phillips Dianne Pierce Dianne Pisarski Gina Pitts Nicki Platt Sue Poncher Bruce Potee Peggy Potucek Amber Prescott Mary Lou Principe Tari Pryatel Grant Pullins Sue Raber Cindy Rager Russell Rainey Shelly Ramos David Ransom Laura Rasch Don Raschke Carol Redelman Beth Reinert Scott Reinhertz Dean Reynolds Shawn Reynolds Sue Rice Kathy Rinchak Mike Rinchak Deanna Ritz Tammie Ritz Don Robey Belinda Robinson Cindy Robinson Randy Robinson Cindy Rogers Kathy Rogers Phil Rohn Judy Rooney Jeff Roscoe Jean Rosscup Kurt Rothman Tracy Russel Nancy Saunders Mary Sawyer Juniors — 159 Brian Schemehorn Jim Schemehorn Susan Schena Sue Schnick Rich Schroeder Terri Lynn Schroeder Jennifer Scott Robert Scott Scott Selby Greg Sengpiel Stephen Shevick Scott Shirer Monte Sier David Skelton Laura Slingsby James Smith Douglas Sr.ninerman Jeff A. Snodgrass Jeff D. Snodgrass Nadim Sobh Gregory Sommer Kurt Sorensen Karen Spring Herman Staley Brian Stankey Susan Stark Jeffrey Starr Mark Stasierowski Marcie Steinhilber Pat Stipp Sally Stoltz Kathy Stone Robert Strasburg Tim Strehler Tom Strehler Jayne Strikwerda Cynthia Suffern Sue Swanson Shari Sweet Kim Taylor Juniors not pictured David Anderson Michelle Ford Andrew Lipp Brad Smith Donna Asbury Greg Gallagher Mark Longnecker Rick Snow Annette Berg Steve Gibson David Marquart Heidi Snowberger Bill Berry Tim Good Mike Mavity Dwight Stalbaum Kirk Bickel Bob Gordon Mike McCray Mike Stalbaum Craig Birmingham Jim Hall Tim Messenger Deb Stinnett Robert Bixler Mary Harrington Mark Nellessen Pat Stinnett Greg Boehringer Bob Herr Steve Novak Tom Stuckey Keith Bonzani Antia Hicks Rick Owens Phil Taber Tom Brown Dan Hildreth Cynthia Partlow Bret Thompson Jim Carr Ron Hildreth Fred Paul Brad Wagner Craig Cassidy Mike Hogan Jennifer Pauley Todd Warren Nancy Chapel Sue Hohneck James Pitzer Linda Warwick Dennis Clifford Gayle Horwitz Frank Rabey Gary Waters Tom Cloyd Rod Huber James Roberts Thomas Whitcomb Tom Dobbins Fred Jarvis David Rogers Kenneth White Bob Dorrol Mark Johnson Bridgette Ross Richard White George Dougherty Roy Kelley Terry Schilling Gordon Whitman Don Douglass Scott Krieger Janie Schroeder Chester Widner Richard Eichelberg Kim Krueger Terri Schroeder Jim Wiencken Chad Elliot Jim Kurman Kay Schubert Wayne Wilgus Steven Fischer Mary Kussrow Sue Sliger Dickson Wu Jeff Fitzgerald Ricky Lewis Mark Slingsby Chester Zell Gary Fleenor Al Ligocki Gary Smith David Zell 160 — Juniors Juniors give up sleep, Saturdays for f un(d)roising Sandra Telschow Bruce Thompson Mark Trimble Brett Trowbridge Greg Trowbridge David Tucker Eugene Tucker Larry Tucker David Vass Steven Veatch Thomas Velchek John Verde Beth Vondran Mary Jean Vorwald Susan Waite Jennifer Walker Laura Walsh Mark Ward Anthony Watson Timothy Watt David Wegrzyn Kevin Weichert Krista Weinhold Jack Wellsand Lorrie Welch Marsha Whalls Gail Whitcomb Gay Whitcomb Deborah Widup Jim Williamson Kathy Wilson Peggy Witmer Chris Wood Myrna Woods Kathy Zorick Mark Zudekoff Jeff Zulich Juniors — 161 Sophs fight traditional battles Once again I discovered that I was one of the babies” in a new school. I didn ' t really mind though because I knew that everyone ahead of me had also survived the trauma of feeling shorter and more con- fused than everybody else. With all the activities to get involved in — sports events, homecoming, sockhops, clubs, and just school life — I soon found it easy to adapt to the VHS routine. My classmates and I were no different from previous sophs as we eyed seniors in the hallways and showed our class rings to every- body. Of course, we felt obligated to challenge the rule for prom, but we were unsuccessful and wound up spending prom night doing what most sophomores before us had done — plotting ways to snub up- perclassmen the following Monday. Prepared teuindertake their sophomore class off iceragies are Mary Vondran, treasurer; Cinoftaisk, secretary; Robin Rumford, gresident; and Sue Lawrence, preside Mike Airey Mark Albers Troy Albert Christine Allen Kimberly Allen Lynn Allen Tena Arndt Jeffrey Bach Vtl mi I Tina Back Constance Baker Bryan Balboa Kenneth Barker Terri Barnhart Patricia Bartelmo Eric Beach Ben Bedell Susan Beindorff Annette Bell Steve Bellavia Wade Bergslien Julie Berkshire Christine Berrier Kimberly Betz Bruce Birke Karen Bittorff Craig Bixler Thomas Black Jackie Blaney Laura Blaney Denise Blau Catherine Boehringer Denise Bohlman Maureen Bolan Mary Borders Michael Bozarth John Brantley Eugene Braun Timothy Breen Seth Bretscher Janice Brooks 162 — Sophomores Robin Brown Theresa Brown Juergan Brueggmann Aileen Buckley Christopher Buis Timothy Campbell Renee Campolattara Kimberly Canada Tim Carey Fred Carpenter Rob Cash Susan Chelf Eric Choker Jeanine Choker Claudia Christian Steve Christy Nancy Chuich Jeffrey Ciciora Anthony Claesgens Nancy Clark Laura Clauss Robert Clifton Steven Clouse John Cole Sheryl Cole Julie Coleman Terri Collins Dale Cook Shirley Cook Charles Cooley Kay Cooley Colleen Copsy Kevin Coulter Leonard Cramsie Gregory Crider James Crowe Timothy Crowley James Darrough Kris DeLong Brian Dick Jennifer Dickey Annette Dickson Michelle Dierking Richard Diller Nancy Dixon Teri Dombrowski Brenda Dorward Teresa Dougherty Caroline Dupes Beth Dutcher Edward Dykes Jackie Eckert Robert Edwards Sandra Edwards Charles Egolf John Eicher Todd Elliot Linda Ellis Marissa Ellis Cynthia Emig Joseph Emig Fred Ernst Cindy Errichiello Christie Evans Cynthia Evans Lori Evans Todd Evans Peggy Falls Evelyn Fasel Joseph Feola Jamie Ferguson Timothy Fessant Sophomores — 163 Elmer Field Colleen Finney Michael Fitzpatrick James Fitzsimmons Chris Foy Shari Frazee Catherine Frieske Phyllis Fritts Paul Furman Patti Garmon Robert Garmon Todd Garrett Matt Garrison Renee Gathmann Richard Geiselman Keith Gesse Laura Gilbert Donald Gilger Jeffrey Gill James Gilliam Anne Gilmore John Glass Lisa Glynn Sharon Gold Susan Goodenow Barbara Goodrich Ann Granberry Donald Greaves David Gregorowicz Diane Grieger Lori Grieger Carol Griffin Stacie Grube Brian Guastella Kenneth Gudino Amy Gunsaulus Dayna Hagans Jayne Hall Tim Hannon Pamela Hans Jeffery Harbaugh Mark Harbold Judith Hardin Marilyn Hardin Jeffrey Harrington Gerald Hart Teresa Hartman Mark Hartz Carol Hawkins Jack Hayes Ronda Hayes Christine Heffner Sheila Heilman Lorrie Hensel Terri Henson Linda Herr Marla Hershman Rebecca Hiller Jean Hine Sheri Hinkel Brian Hittinger Karen Hodurek Carol Hofferth Curtis Holbrook David Holmgren Kim Honchar Barbara Hoyt Laura Huck Keith Hudgins Edward Hundt Kelly Husarik Yanna latridis 164 — Sophomores Con ing his next move on the volleyball court, Ken Kassner waits for the ball. Sophs endure physical trials Sharon Inches Timothy Ingman Karen Ives Cheryl Jackson Bonnie Jarec Cama Jarrett Debra Johnson Glynis Johnson Mark Joseph Kenneth Kassner Janeen Kauffman Lisa Keegan Joel Keen Karl Keller James Kerns William Kerr Timothy Ketchmark Louis Kimmel Karen King James Kingery Patricia Kingery Shannon Kingsbury William Kobak Kimberly Koch Mark Koenig Richard Kraisinger Kathryn Krebs Christine Krodel Harry Kuehl Robyn Lahti Don Laing Christina Lamrock Kathy Lands Christene Larson Sue Lawrence Charles Leverich Michael Lewis Thomas Lichtenberger Barbara Lines Sophomores — 165 Michael Lipp Terry Lister Jan Lohmeyer Karen Lomas Debbie Ludington Pat Lyons Sharon Mammarella Jackie Manago Debra Maney Mary Mangel Karen Marencik Clint Marshall Paul Mateer Skip Matsey Barb Maxwell Carolyn Maynard Cindy Mays Tom McAleer Ellen McCord Donna McDaniels Kathy McDannel Barbara McDonald Michele McFadden Kathy McKibben Alan Medema Shellie Mertz Karl Me ' er Kerry Miles Greg Miller Lisa Miller Marc Miller Carol Mitchell Thomas Mitchell Laura Mohr Steve Moore Kara Moseley Tim Murphy Charles Myers Kathy Nelson Thomas Nelson William Neuffer Sandra North Cheryl O ' Brien Kim O’Connell Christine O ' Connor KurtOhler William Olson Cliff Olszewski Terry Oplinger Jill Pahl Tina Palen Doug Parker Kristen Parker Patricia Parks Tom Patrick Cathy Paul Cathy Pavacik Clay Peck Thomas Pedavoli April Peeler Doug Peterson Linda Peterson Mark Pfledderer Terri Phillips Larry Piatek Mike Podell Diane Polarek Mike Polite 166 — Sophomores 1 h Janet Pool Mark Porter Rose Potis Carrie Powers Sherry Priano Kristina Pullins Jeff Pytynia Robert Rasch Rebekah Rast Lynn Redelman Brad Reed Stephen Reed Teresa Reeder Paul Rettinger Kathleen Rhew Kathleen Ribik Christine Richart Robbie Riley Cynthia Risk Mark Ritter Susan Roberts Michael Robinson Dale Rogers Gary Rogers Ginger Rogers Jerry Ronco Nancy Rooney Carol Rough Nick Rucker Greg Rudd Robin Rumford Keith Saulsgiver Susan Saylor Pat Schroeder John Schulz Alan Scott Ben Scott Craig Selby Tim Sheerer Tami Sherer Ruth Shewan Lee Shirer Kyle Shortridge Paula Sibo Jodie Siemion Roxanne Silhavy Sophs try on for size Sophomores — 167 Sophs get into the spirit of VI-16 Oan Slagle Bert Smith Cindy Smith Karen Smith Myran Smith Steve Smith Denise Solomon Carla Somers Diane Stankey Gary Staub Jean Stelling Michelle Stipp Robert Strehler Mona Sullivan Wayne Swanson Cindy Taber 168 — Sophomores Becky Tabor Cheryl Talmadge Bev Taylor Melanie Taylor Susan Taylor Dale Thompson Duane Thormahlen Barb Thorpe Phil Thrash Penny Tirschman Dale Tomack Nora Traywick Tina Triscik Cheryl Tucker Paulette Tucker Charles Vas Pamela Vass Bill Vaughn Julie Veatch Tasos Vettas Mary Vondran Becky Wade Cleva Walker Denise Walters Debbie Ward Kathy Ward Linda Wasemann Beth Watt Cindy Watts Warren Webb Wesley Webb Monika Weber Caroline Wehling David Weiler Ty Welch Kelley West Susan Whaling Vicky Whalls Rhonda White Tom White Carol Wiencken Jane Wilgus Beth Will Dean Williamson Bonnie Wilson Bernie Winters Lisa Woidke Doug Wood David Woods Andy Wright Lee Youngjohn Chris Zahn r 6ophs not pictured Brad Adams Debbie Allen David Asbury Charlie Bihlman John Bilen Richard Blossom Carey Bonzani Billy Bowersox Kim Boyce Bonnie Collins Bob Crebase Jay Cruz Dan Dantuma Denise Dantuma harry Dye Jill Eichelberg Sue Evans Jeff Gebhardt Linda Glusac Judy Golando Eugene Graham Joe Grcich Jerry Hendrich David Hernandez Jeff Highlan Steve Hunter Steve Hurley Jack Ireland Mike Kasch Cindy Kassanits Bob King Don Kristoff Mark Lasky Linda Louderback Stella Maloney Dan Matern Ronnie McGan Jeff Mueller Leif Nelissen Brian Norlington Bob Philips Frank Rakoczy Joe Rosenbaum Terrell Snider Tracy Stout Jeff Weideman Pam Woodruff Ken Woodworth Alvin York Julie Zuber Sophomores — 169 . ' X C r i£ : ( f kUjfi r ! V V ! ■), Ads Survey 1. At which area shopping center do you shop most frequently? Southlake 86% River Oaks 1% Mar- quette 5% Other 7% 2. Do you feel there is an adequate amount of entertainment available to students within Valparaiso? Yes 15% No 80% No comment 4% ,3. How often do you go into Chicago? Very often 15% Once in awhile 50% Rarely 36% 4. Have you lived in Valparaiso all your life? Yes 46% No 54% i ■M Displaying one of AYC ' s two national samples for 1975, American Yearbook Representative Pat Lindemann and Design Consultant Pat Car- ney take a break at a one-day workshop. — Josten ' s American Yearbook Company, Pat Lin- demann, Representative, 53010 Timber Lane, Granger, In., 272-2592. 1. Marquette Theatre, Marquette Mall 2. Southlake Mall 3. Hooks’ Drugs, Valparaiso 4. Perkins Pancake and Steak House, Valparaiso 5. Downtown Valparaiso 170 -Ads Where dc ycu set it? ★ Whether it be for records, acne medicine, or one more pair of blue jeans, teenagers always seem to be spending their money on something. Retailers know this and constantly capitalize on the buying weaknesses of this rich but vulnerable group of Americans. Money may be hard to come by at times, but for teenagers it ' s never hard to come buy, as there are plenty of places close to home just ready and waiting for teenage $$$. Question One: Convenience and variety were advantages that the group noted in shopping at the larger malls in the area. One boy mentioned higher costs as a disadvantage, say- ing that it was more economical to shop downtown. The students said that most of the shopping they did in downtown Val- paraiso was for spur-of-the-moment things. They said that they did most of their clothes-buying at Southlake. Question Two: We need everything in this town as far as entertainment goes — we don’t have anything, groaned one boy who agreed with the statistics. If I had saved all the money I spent on gas, movies, and pizza, I’d be a millionaire,” said a boy who said he usually had to take dates out of town to do something. The rest of the group agreed with this, saying that if they stayed in town they usually watched TV or tried to find a party somewhere.” Question Three: Most of the group put them- selves in the once in awhile category, saying that they went into Chicago to shop or for concerts. I like to go to Chicago just to walk around, like in the Loop area,” said one girl. She said that she was never afraid to go anywhere by her- self, but another disagreed, saying that she very much disliked being on her own in Chicago. The students said that their teachers took advantage of the near- ness of Chicago for field trips. Ques- tion Four: There were students in the group who hailed from Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, and Pennsylvania, as well as two who had lived in Val- paraiso all their lives. Gossip and prejudice were two things one girl said she didn’t like the location, saying that the nearness to Chicago and the Dunes made it a very convenient place to live. The school system was something that everyone agreed they liked about Valparaiso. Comparing it to schools in both the larger and smaller cities in the area, the students said that there was nothing nearly as good. VALPO CB SALES SERVICE 106 FRANKLIN, UNIT 3 VALPARAISO 464-2967 Friendly and Knowledgeable assistants at Jones Jewelry help undecided customers like Maureen Bolen make the right choice. — Jones Jewelry, 110 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, 462-7206. 4 Guideposts for Happier Living From First Federal BE CONSIDERATE Develop a sincere interest in people, their lives and their problems. 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Ads - 177 Perkins is a cure for the munch ies Stereo buffs like Bob Sepanski know they can find the ultimate in high fidelity systems at Casbon ' s. — Casbon Electric Co., Inc., 123 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, 462-4194. When sorrow comes to your family, turn to Bartholomew Funeral Home for a memorable service designed to meet your needs. — Bartholomew Funeral Home, 102 Monroe, Valparaiso, 462-4102. CONCRETE REINFORCING BARS MESH SHEARING--ROL11NG BINDING When hard as a brick isn ' t good enough, try Wegener Steel for a complete line of steel products. — Wegener Steel and Fabricating, 906 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso. 462-3911. HEINOLD FELLER TIRE CO., INC. 1707 LINCOLNWAY VALPARAISO 462-5191 Deadline pressures upon them, Valenian staff members take time out to enjoy the first heavy snowfall. High-octane fuel and high-quality service provide all the in- centive needed for Keith Kassner to fill up at Doug ' s Clark. — Doug’s Clark, 1703 N. 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Dr. Robert Stoltz, M.D. Valparaiso Office Supply Van Ness Electric WAKE-WLJE With a wide assortment of western wear and riding gear, Tony’s Saddle Shop can fulfill any equestrian ' s need — Tony’s Saddle Shop, East U. S. 30, Valparaiso, 464 1018. Professional installation and quality material used by Calloway Brothers has won the approval of Elmer Field and Kevin Coulter. — Calloway Brothers, Inc., 653 Axe Avenue, Valparaiso, 462-5815. Businesswomen likeTrish Morris and Kim Taylor realize the importance of catering to the fashion whims of students, which is why the Barn has maintained a reputation of provid- ing the latest in European and pre-washed jeans. — The Barn, 212 Licolnway, Valparaiso, 462-6011. Recent expansion spurs production A growing business in the Porter County area, Enamel Products and Plating supplies car and appliance manufacturers with the pre-coated steel they need. An Equal Opportunity Employer. — Enamel Products and Plating, PO Box 279, Portage, 762-2108. WICKS LUMBER COMPANY Box 368 Wanatah 733-2536 184 -Ads Hi tz catches each moment After a hectic day on the slopes, VHS students and faculty members gather in front of the lodge where the group stayed during the ski weekend in Caberfae. Michigan. — Hitz Studios, 230 Main Street, Kouts, 766-3474. In preparation for a new term, P.E., students wait in the gym to choose the classes they wish to take. School spirit in tact, Nancy Clark gives a forceful yell during VHS ' s first pep session. Ads— 185 Whether they decideofTSw ey. chicken, or beet, Becky Hiller, T Shirer Dana H agan s, and Mike Bondi know they will be sfyved a finjjjiaalatStrOhgbow — Strongbow Turkey Inn, Rt. Family Circle Laundry Dry Cleaners 1607 N. Calumet Valparaiso 462-2713 Shopping for his first car is no hassle for Craig Cassidy with the selection of good used cars that Hayes has to offer. — Hayes Motor Sales, 402 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, 462-4491. At Strongbow our strength is in our menu 186 — Ads Meeting his home improvement needs won ' t be difficult for Rodney Belaschky with the large selection of materials that Ron Veatch has to offer at Von Tobel ' s. Von Tobel Lumber Mart, 256 Washington Street Valparaiso, 462-6184. The discerning jewelry shopper looks first to Martin Binder for fine diamonds, jewelry, and watches. — Martin Binder, 23 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, 462-5931. man Mill! mvrragrag mi iniui i ; wim Tittles 1605 Calumet Valparaiso 462-6621 A choice of flowers for every occasion and Dave Shaffer ' s prompt delivery highlight the services of Schultz Floral Shop. — Schultz Floral Shop, 2204 N. Calumet, Valparaiso, 464-3588. Ads — 187 On a tour of Bethlehem Steel’s Burns Harbor plant, Gus Mantis shows Karen Brissette and Ron Schulz the raw materials handling control center. — Bethlehem Steel Corporation, U.S. 12, Burns Harbor, 787-2120. 188 -Ads While browsing through one of Lowenstines ' many departments, Sandy Telschow stops to admire a collect- ion of necklaces. — Lowenstines Department Store, 57 Franklin, Valparaiso, 462-3115. .v fr - ’ V • ■« r ♦ . 1 ' V w ' . - R.W. Pool Co., Inc. 352 S. FRANKLIN VALPARAISO 462-2176 From All The People At Landgrebe’s ( , A northAmerican VAN LINES I AGENT Landgrebe Moving Storage 462-4181 Landgrebe Son, Inc. International Sales Service 462-0551 Landgrebe Motor Transport, Inc. Freight service to or from anywhere in the nation 462-4181 All located on Hwy. 130, west of Valpo Blow-drying is only one technique that Ray’s stylists utilize to provide Susie Hummel and Barb Koshuta with the perfect coiffures. — Ray’s Beauty Palace, 310 Uncolnway, Valparaiso, 462-8111. Sears’ home entertainment center is but one of the many de- partments dedicated to providing customers with the ultimate in quality and value. — Sears, Roebuck and Co., 63 Lafayette, Valparaiso. 464-1050. I The Pappas Company 307 LINCOLNWAY VALPARAISO 462-5171 Ads — 189 With branch offices in Kouts. Burns Harbor, and on Calumet Avenue, the people at Northern Indiana Bank are there to help you with your financial needs. —Northern Indiana Bank and Trust Company, 101 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, 462-2151. Cantonese delicacies in an oriental atmosphere assure Tena Arndt. Brian Stombaugh, Curt Holbrook, and Anne Gilmore of a pleasant evening at the Jade-East. — Jade-East Restaurant, 1705 LaPorte Avenue, Valparaiso, 464-4838. Providing customers like Gary Liggett with a wide selection of premium quality men ' s apparel for any occasion is the goal of Falvey ' s Men Shop. — James P. Falvey Co., Inc., 7 Lincoln- way, Valparaiso, 462-8317. you can’t go wrong at Wright Motors DECKER’S CLARK 409 LINCOLNWAY VALPARAISO 464-0707 Fire is an ever-present threat of danger, and McDaniel is dedicated to providing the utmost in fire protection systems. — David E. McDaniel Co. Inc., 1055 W. Joliet, Valparaiso, 462-0571. Considering a trade-in? Richard Lucht knows he can get the right deal at Wright Motors. — Wright Motors, 6381 Melton Road, Portage, 762-7708. Ads — 191 CHESTER, INC. BOX 508 VALPARAISO 462-1131 TONY’S PLACE 219 LINCOLNWAY VALPARAISO 464-1018 A double feature at the Premier is the latest in movie attractions as well as a variety of viewing times. — Premier Theatre, 69 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, 462-3021. Having found the formula for a wise car buy. Steve and Scott Gibson polish up their purchase from Gibson Pontiac — Gibson Pontiac. 837 Lincolnway, Valparaiso 462-1168. 192 - Ads SAWYER TRANSPORT A VALPARAISO WO you don’t need a convoy with Sawyer For a long haul Brian Coleman knows you need a trucking company with a long list of satisfied customers like Sawyer Transport. — Sawyer Trans- port, South Haven Square, Valparaiso, 762-3175. With their imaginations at 10,000 feet Jim Schemehorn. Brian Schemehorn, and Brian Meyers prepare themselves for a pleasurable flight in one of Sawyer ' s rental planes. — Sawyer Air Service. Ads — 193 ★_= Where’s ole’ wli A Aaron. Mrs S 139 Abraham. Kent 156 Ace Hardware 183 Ackerman. Amy 12 Agee Sandra 15. 85. 156 Ailes. Mary 1 38 A.rey, Mike 112. 164 Albers. Mark 109. 1 12. 1 19. 164 Albert. Mrs Bonnie 134 Albert. Troy 109, 119. 164 Alexander. Charles 156 Allen. Chris 55. 87. 164 Allen. Kim 85. 164 Allen. Lynn 38. 164 Allen Mark 106. 112. 125. 126. 138 Alt. Mrs Lori 136 Altomere. Tammy 53. 1 38 Altomere. Todd 156 American Yearbook Co. 170 Ames. Ben 56. 59. 138 Amptmeyer, Lon 156 Anderson. Arden 16. 1 12. 120. 156 Anderson. Dave 162 Anderson. Jim 60. 85. 1 56 Anderson, Kevin 85. 138 Anderson. Mr Kurt 42. 136 Anderson. Paul 1 14 Andrews. Catherine 126. 138 Annen. Philip 138 Aquanauts 46 Archibald. Virginia 138 Arndt. Tena 34. 38. 44 45. 49. 1 1 3. 1 64. 190 Aszman. jeanme 27. 87. 58. 1 1 2. 1 38 Arvay. Miss Gloria 56. 135. 198 Asai. Re.ko 39 82 138 Asbury. Donna 162 Associated Pediatricians 183 Austin. Mr Ben 136 Aytes. Ron 50. 1 12. 125. 158 Azar ' s 181 B Babcock. Patricia 47. 83. 86. 1 38 Bach. Debbie 53. 138 Back. Tina 164 Backstrom. Sandy 38. 45. 85. 138 Bagnall. Mrs Cheryl 136 Bailey. Karen 47. HO. 158 Bailey. Karol 47. HO. 122. 158 Bailey. Mike 138 Bam. Lori 38.39.45.47. 158 Baker. Mrs Anne 132 Baker. Com 38. 164 Balboa. Bryan 112. 164 Bales. David 29. 138 Balko Becky 45 86. 11 1 Ballard. Cecilia 139 Bannec. Ingrid 36. 55. 86. 139 Barber. Peggy 139 Barker. Ken 164 Barkley. Tim 139 Barn, the 184 Barnhart. Terri 55. 126. 164 Barros. Bill 88. 139 Bartelmo. Kate 45. 122. 126. 139 Bartelmo. Patricia 164 Bartholomew. Carol 28. 32. 58. 1 10. 139 Bartholomew Funeral Home 179 Baseball (Boys) 1 16. 117. 118. 1 19 Basketball (Boys) 106. 107. 108. 109 Basketball (Girls) 100. 101 B 8 E Honda 175 Beach, Cindy 38. 63. 139 Beach. Eric 164 Beach. Steve 91. 95. 139 Beam Peggy 158 Bedell. Ben 108. 164 Bemdorff. Sue 164 Beiaschky. Rodney 158. 187 Bell. Annette 55.86 164 Bell. Jill 31. 38. 39 45 55. 126. 156 Bell. Karin 55. 156 Beliavia. Steve 164 Belmonte. Efres 112. 125. 139. 147 Benham. Mary 158 Benson. Mrs Mary 139 Benson. Walter 42. 139 Benton. Leslie 53 Bergslien. Karey 139 Bergslien. Wade 78. 112. 164 Bergstrom. Wendy 158 Berkoski. Liz 50. 139 Berkosk.. Mike 51. 139 Berkshire. Julie 164 Berrier. Chris 164 Berrier. Steve 50. 139 Bertholet. Ed 15. 19. 38. 42. 59. 83 86 Bertholet. Tracy 126 Bethlehem Steel 188 Bet . Kim87. 126. 164 Bihlman. Ruth 49 96 101. 113. 122. 157, 158 Biggs. Peggy 50 Binder ' s Jewelers 187 Binder. Mr Rich 125 Bird Mr Charles 8. 114. 136 Birke. Bruce 112. 164 Birky. Mike 12.87. 158 Birky. Terry 139 Bisacky. Diane 42. 55. 56. 59. 158. 198 Bisacky. Rich 1 58 Bish. Dianna 139 Bittorf. Karen 85. 164 Bixler . Craig 74. 102. 125. 164 Bixler, Rob 85 Black. Tom 164 Blanck. Dave 139 Blaney. Jackie 164 Blaney. Laura 38. 45. 164 Blaney. Sheryl 139 Blastick. Kimberly 45. 85. 139 Blau. Denise 164 Blunk. Kathy 50. 139 Boehlke. Donna 85. 139 Boehrmger . Cathy 49. 164 Bogdalik. Christine 139 Boguslawski. Karen 139 Bohlmann. Cynthia 139 Bohlmann. Denise 42. 87. 164 Bolan Maureen 164 172 Bond. Dan 84. 85 Bondi. Mike 84. 85. 139. 147. 186 Bon am. Keith 125 Borders. Mary 164 Bott. Rob 49 Bouche. Suzanne 38. 45. 49, 55. 1 39 Boudreau. Amanda 71. 85. 139 Bouie. March 53. 139 Bowman. Denise 113 Bowman. Mrs Mary Edna 136 Boy Conn Printers 177 Bo arth Mike 85. 1 12. 1 19. 164 Bradney. Becca 158 Brantley. John 112. 164 Braun. Cindy 51. 139 Braun. Gene 164 Breen. Tim 164 Breen. Mrs V 139 Breit ke. Donna 37. 38. 45. 53. 139 Bretscher, Seth 71. 164 Brissette. Karen 58. 139. 188 Bnssette. Kevin 120. 139 8ritton. Bob 158 Brooks. Janice 84 85. 113. 122. 164 Brophy. Karen 37. 38 44 45 49 58. 157. 158 Brown. Brian 51. 72. 112. 120. 139 Brown. Cheryl 42. 1 39 Brown. Cynthia 37. 38. 47. 58, 139 Brown. Joel 158 Brown. Julie 158 Brown. Lori 50 Brown. Paula 45. 53. 79. 101. 126. 139 Brown. Robin 85. 165 Bryant. Joanna 86 Brown. Steve 140 Brown. Theresa 59. 165 Brown, Thomas 42. 43 Brown. Tim 140 Brueggmann. Juergen 165 Bryant. Joanna 50 86 140 Buche. Steve 51. 140 Bucheit. Kenneth 140 Buckley Aileen 45. 101. 113. 122. 165 Buckley. Mark 58. 109. 158 Bubalo. Mike 85, 140 Buis. Chris 165 Burge. Dave 125. 158 Burgess. Brad 44. 140 Bun. Linda 158 Burkett. Peg 38 Busch. Steve 158 Busch. Tern 37. 45. 58. 140 Bushwty. Marnanne 50 Butt. Apryl 7. 158 Butt. Bernard 136 Butt. Jennifer 14. 19. 23. 32. 34. 42. 58. 59.83.85. 140. 151 Butt. Rosemary 138 Butterfield. Dave 1 12. 158. 163 But , Harold 1 58 C Cam. Polly 38. 47. 55. 58 140 Cam. Robert 136 Callahan, Penny 50 Calloway Brothers Inc. 183 Campbell. Carol 158 Campbell. Tim 165 Campolattara. Perry 50. 140 Campolattara. Renee 165 Canada. Kim 101. 165 Canada. Mark 58. 105. 140 Cannon. Jody 122 Cannon. Sher. 96. 1 1 3. 1 22. 1 58 Carey. Cindy 1 58 Carey. Sue 38. 49. 53. 140 Carey. Tim 165 Carpenter. Fred 7. 85. 165 Carr. Dan 158 Casbon Electric 179 Casey. Maureen 126. 158 Cash. Rob 165 Cassidy. Craig 120. 121. 186 Cassidy. Cynthia D 53. 140 Chael. Bob 114. 140 Charlson. Mr Victor 136 Charnas. Steve 140 Cheerleaders 126, 127 Chess Club 37 CheH, Sue 89 165 Chester Inc. 192 Chester. Linda 140 Che . Mike 37. 49. 120. 158 Choir 22 Choker. Eric 112. 165 Choker. Jeanme 47. 85. 122. 165 Christian. Claudia 126, 165 Christner. John 49. 140. 144 Christy. James 1 34 Christy. Steve 165 Christy. Sue 1 58 Chuich. Mitch 37. 38 49 140 Chuich. Nancy 38. 165 Church. Jeff 158 Church. Tim 1 58 Ciciora.Mr DaieE 126. 136. 152 Ciciora. Jeff 165 Cmkoske. John 50. 140 Cities. Mike 51 Claesgens. Tony 1 19. 165 Clark. Dave 12. 42. 59 83. 158 Clark. Elaine 112. 113. 140 Clark. Katherine 49 136 Clark. Larry 53. 140 Clark. Linda 113. 140 Clark. Nancy 20. 38. 45. 85. 1 1 2. 1 1 3 1 40 165. 185 Clarke. Mike 51 Clasp. John 50 Clauss. Debb.e 158 Clauss. Laura 85. 122. 165 Claussen. Paula 158 Clifford. Gilbert 50. 1 12. 140 Clifton. Bob 165 Clouse. Debbie 140 Clouse. Steve 109, 165 Coffey. Mr Gerry 3. 19. 37. 136 Cohen. Charlotte 1 58 Cole. Brenda 55. 1 58 Cole. John 125. 164 Cole. Sheryl 45. 122. 165 Coleman. Brian 140. 193 Coleman. Jeff 56, 140 Coleman. Julie 165 Collins. Sherrie 87. 158 Collins. Terri 165 Concert Band 23 Conglomeration 24 Conklin. Jill 20. 37. 38. 85. 140 174 Conover. Paul R 26. 140 Cook. Dale 112. 165 Cook. Shirley 85. 165 Cook. Virginia 84. 158 Cooke. Mrs H 139 Cooley. Chuck 165 Cooley. Kay 45. 165 Cooley. Pam 140 Cooley. Tom 51. 140 Connors. Diane 1 58 Copeland. Greg 140 Copeland. Julie 158 Coppage. Diane 88, 1 58 Copsey. Colleen 122. 165 Copsy. Tim 85. 112. 158 Cornell. Curt83. 140 Cornett. Rodney 1 40 Coros. James 141 Costas Foods 173 Cotton. Patricia 158 Courteau. Lori 126. 158 Coulter. Kevin 165. 183 Craig. Bruce 158 Cramsie. Len 165 Crawford. Jennifer 37. 38. 49. 53. 55. 58. 141 Crdier. Greg 165 Crosscountry 102. 103 Cross. Jim 50 Crowe. James 165 Crowley. Tim 112. 125. 165 Cruz. Jay 112. 119 Cruz. Nancy 37. 126. 158 Culp. Tom 50. 141 Cunningham. Gina 141 Cunnmgh .m. Sally 163 Curtis. Aaron 112. 124. 125. 141 Cushman. George 51, 141 Crekai. Robert 42 D Dennis. Andy 141 DeVries. Curtis 158 Dick. Brian 109 165 Dick. Mr Don 53. 141 Dickey. Jennie 45 49 84 85. 165 Dickson. Annette 165 Dierkmg. Michelle 78. 165 Diller, Richard 165 DiMon. Becky 39. 158 Dipert. David 74 Distributive Education Club of America 51 Dtx. Jay 44 Dixon. Nancy 45. 165 Dixon. Tom 98. 99 106, 141 Daly. Dan 23. 112. 158 Daly. Dave 141 Daniel, Cmda 158. 174. 175 Darrough. James 165 Daumer. Dick 51 Davidson. Mark 1 1 1. 1 12. 1 16. 158 Davis. Robert 141 Dawes. Pauline 37. 45. 53. 141 deBruyn, Stephen 147 Dedloff. Randy 1 58 Dehnart. Larry 158 Dehnart . Nor m 51. 141 Delahenty. Steve 17. 141 DeLong. Kris 165 Doak. Harold 98 122. 136 Doane. Brian 1 1 2. 1 25. 1 58. 1 63 Doane. Mr C J 112, 135 Dobbms. Tom 1 16 Dofka. Mark 112. 116, 141 Dombrowski. Ten 122. 165 Domke Gayla 37. 53 58 141 Dommermuth. Mike 141 Dor roll. Bob 105 Dorward. Brenda 165 Dougherty. John 1 58 Dougherty. Madge 53. 141 Dougherty, Teresa 55. 85. 165 Dougherty. Thomas 102. 105. 120 Doug ' s Clark 180 Downing. Donna 67 Downing. John 1 58 Drama Club 40. 182 Dunlap. Mrs J 1 39 Dunn. Kendra 158 Dupes. Caroline 122. 165 Dutcher. Beth 23. 87. 122. 165 Dutcher. Marlon 141 Dykes. Ed 165 Dykes Funeral Home 183 E Eckert. Jackie 47. 158. 165 Eckert, John 85 Edwards. Bob 165 Edwards. Sandy 165 Egolf. Becky 157 Egolf. Chuck 165 Ehrmger Ann 42. 38. 39. 141 Ehrstem. Fred 76. 157 Eichelberg. Jill 169 Eichelberg. Richard 50 Etcher. John 109. 125. 165 Eliza Jumal 8 Elliott. Chad D 50. 66. 77 Elliott. Greg 116. 157 Elliott. Todd 84 85. 165 Ellis. Glen 136 Ellis. Linda 38. 84. 85. 165 Ellis. Manssa 85. 1 10. 165 El Naggar. Rhonda37.38. 49, 157 Emig. Cindy 37. 45. 126. 165 Emig. Joe 112. 165 Enamel Prod. L Plating Co. 184 Endsley. Larry 136 Erceg. Joann 7. 49. 58. 1 12. 141 Ernst. Fred 165 Ernst. Peggy 14. 18. 42.53. 122. 141 Errichiello. Cindy 101. 122. 165 Errichiello. Mark 65. 112. 125. 157 Eubanks. Juanita 142 Eubanks. Loretta 1 57 Evans. Bekki 47. 74. 1 10 Evans. Christie 165 Evans. Jil 141 Evans. Lon 37. 38. 55. 87. 165 Evans. Todd 109, 165 194 — Index [itchamacallit? Evers Kae 53 Evert Steve Robert 142 Exchange Club 38. 39 Fait Frank 120 157 Fait. Patti 157 Faivre Cormne 37. 38. 39. 122. 142 Falls. Peggy 165 Falvey. James P. Co. Inc.. 190 Family Circle Laundry Dry Cleaners 186 Farney. Rodger Glen 142 Farrington. Brad 39. 42. 59. 157 Fasel Dan 51 142 Ease! Elaine 157 Fasel. Evelyn 165 Fasels Pizza 8 Rustic Inn 181 Feitgen. Tom 157 Felts Scott 142 Fen el. Karen 12. 126. 157 Feola. Joe 112. 165 Ferguson. Anita 53 Ferguson. Jamie 56 87 165 Fero. Candy 38 45. 1 57 Fessant. Tim 1 12. 165 Fetla Mike 116 157 Ficken. Jim 157. 120 Field Elmer 49 56 59 85 166 183 Frfieid Sheya 45. 126. 157 Finley Joe 142 Finney. Colleen 166 First Federal Savings 172 Fisch Stacie 56 59 85 1 57. 198 Fisher. Mary Sue 1 13 Fischer. Steve 50 Fisher. Todd 38. 39. 157 Fitzpatrick. Mike 166 Fithian Mr Floyd 148 Fitzsimmons. Carol 10. 36. 87. 157 Fitzsimmons. Jim 85. 166 Five On Stage 8 Fleenor. Gary Flatter. Karen 122 Folbrecht. Bruce 136 Folk Music Club Football Ford. Michelle 113 Foreman. Tern 157 Foy. Chris 166 Foy Sue 142 Frank. Pauline 42 47. 142 Frazee. Shan 166 Frazier Mary Kay 142 Freese. Annette 157 Fneske. Cathy 101. 166 Fritts Phyllis 68. 78. 166 Fritts. Robert 142 Frye. Susan 50 Funk. Mike 157 Furman. Donna 142 Furman Paul 109. 1 12. 1 19 166 Future Educators in Action 53 Gabbard Pat 142 Gallagher Greg 69 Galloway. Carolyn 85. 157 Gardm Michelle 42. 56. 157 Garpow. Ben 93. 158 Garrett Bob 21. 114 158 Garrison. Jeanme 142 Garrison. Ken 1 58 Garrison. Mike 24. 1 58 Garrison. Steve 85 1 58 Garwood Wendy 142 Gast. Ann 158 Gast. Jeff 142 Gathmann. Cindy 50. 78. 1 10. 142 Gear Carey 12. 142 Gebhardt . Jeff 1 1 2. 1 1 9. 1 26 Gehring. Martin 142 Gehring. Mike 24 Geiselman. Rich 109. 112. 125 Geiss. Mr Charles 63. 1 19. 136 Gerber Mr Dean F 141 Gericke. Debbie 158 Gernand. Norman 86 142 Gertsmeier. Bob 143 Gesse. Keith 109 112. 119 Gesse Kurt 112. 158 Gesse Mike 112. 143 Getz Rita 42. 45. 58. 59. 143 Giacobbe. Mike 87 114 158 Gibson. Scott 18 85. 143 192 Gibson. Ron 192 Gibson. Steven 14, 18. 19. 41 . 42, 59. 85. 87. 143 182 192 Gibson Pontiac 193 Gilbert. Laura 76. 87. 166 Gilger Dan 1 12. 166 Gill Jeffrey 70.87 166 Gilliam. Jim 102. 125. 166 Gilmore. Anne 49 59 85. 90. 166. 190 Girl ' s Intramurals 34. 35 Glass. John 166 Glasser. Phyllis 85 158 Glissman. Mary Ann 50 Glusac. Linda 101 Glynn. Elliot 1 14 Glynn. Lisa 166 Golondo. Judy 87 Golondo. Mike 1 58 Gold. Dr Marvin 183 Gold. Sharon 122. 166 Golding. Jeff 85. 143 Golf (Boy’s) 121 Golf (Girl s) 113 Goodenow. John 1 1 2. 1 1 6. 1 58 Goode now, Sue 166 Goodman. Diana 65. 83 Goodman. Gary 20 34. 38. 39. 1 14, 158 Goodrich. Barb 166 Gorub. Penny 158 Graduation 28. 29 Graham. Butch 1 12. 125 Graham Carol 50, 143 Graham. Karla 143 Graham. Sue 47 Granberry. Ann 38. 47. 166 Graves. Charles 84. 85. 143 Gray. Gayla 38. 143 Greaves. Doug 60. 112. 166 Green. Amy 158 Green. Miss Sara 141 GreenawakJ. John 143 Gregorowicz. Dave 166 Gneger Diane 38. 1 10. 126. 166 Grieger. Lori 166 Gneger. Lynn 47. 53. 113. 143 Griffin. Carol 45 84 85. 166 Griffin. Gay 49 58. 84. 85. 1 58 Griffin. Jenny 56 Gnndlay. Cathy 49. 85. 1 58 Gnndlay. Ken 1 14 Grogg. Debbie 143 Gromley. Bret 158 Gromley. Colin 98. 143 Grove. Mrs Cathy 49. 55. 137 Grube. Stacy 166 G.T.O. Guastella. Barb 166 Guastella. Brian 109 Gudmo. Ken 1 19. 166 Gunsaulus. Amy 42. 166 Gustafson. Susan 1 58 Girls ' Gymnastics Taam 110 H Hackett. Martin 72. 85 Haflm Roberta 37. 38 44 45 49 158 Hagans Dayna84 85. 166 186 Hager. Debbie 122 Hager. Mr Jerry 36. 137 Haggerty John 51 Hall. Mrs Elizabeth 137 Hall. Jayne 166 Haliam Sally 32 38 39 45 47 56 59 143 Hallberg. Thomas 112. 143 Halter. Amy 158 Hammons. Cheryl 143 Hampton. Tim 51 Haney. Jan 86 143 Hannon. Theresa 42. 110. 143 Hannon. Tim 102. 1 14. 125. 166 Hans. Pamela 74. 85. 166 Hanson Mrs Linda 137 Hanson. Paul 43. 58. 143 Harbaugh. Jeff 166 Harboid. Mark 35. 166 Hardin. Judy 166 Hardm. Marilyn 167 Harley Snyder Co.. Inc. 183 Harmon. Robert 43. 85. 158 Harper Mike 42. 158 Harpham. Lt Col Dale 22 Harrington. Jeffrey 112. 166 Harrington. Thomas 84. 85. 143 Hart, Brenda 85. 143 Hart. Gerald 109 125. 166 Hart. Patti 143 Hart. Robert 102. 158 Hartman. Brian 143 Hartman. Glenn 21. 114. 158 Hartman. Janet 158 Hartman. Mr Ron 141 Hartman. Terri 166 Hartz. Mark 166 Haspl. Linda 38. 39. 158 Hattabaugh. Bethica 158 Hauser. Allen 158 Hawkins. Carol 42. 166 Hayes Automobile Sales. Inc. 186 Hayes. Jack 166 Hayes. Mrs Marilyn 140 Hayes. Ronda 38. 49 59. 85. 166 Hayes. Tamara 143. 176 Hazlett. Phil 49. 58. 109. 158 Head. Judy 1 58 Heaster. Linda 158 Heavilm. Connie 158 Hecht. Linda 50 Heckman. Mrs Jean 49 137 Heffner. Christy 166 Hefner. Gary 56. 143 Heinrich. Dale 143 Heilman. Sheila 166 Helms. Elizabeth 38. 39. 1 58 Henderson, Sheryl 42. 158 Hendrich. Karen 87. 158 Henney. Linda 158 Henning. Kim 1 58 Hensel. Bonnie 26. 45 49 53. 58 66 1 38 143 Hensel. Kurt 80. 158 Hensel. Lome 122. 166 Henson, Terri 166 Herman Mrs M 139 Hernandez. David 112 Herr. Linda 42. 59. 166 Herren. Gary 51. 143 Hershman, Marla 85. 166 Hewlett. Mrs Lelal37 Hiatt. Donna 143 Hickey. Beth 143 Higgins Kerry 112. 158 Higgins. Leslie 45. 81 159 Highlan. Jan Mane 143 Higley. Tina 143 Hildreth. Deb 38 45 53. 86 100 143 Hildreth. Dons 137 Hildreth. Jack 140 Hill. Rick 112. 125. 159 Hiller Becky 1 5 4 1 . 42 85 1 66. 1 86 Hme. Jean 87. 166 Hmkel. Shen 87. 166 H.pke, Pat 51 60. 143 Hittmger. Brian 166 Hittinger. William 143 Hitz Studio 185 Hoards Foodliner Inc. 183 Hodshire. Judi 86, 159 Hodshire. Nancy 42. 65. 59. 143 Hodurek. Karen 166 Hofferth. Carol 166 Hofferth. Ten 159 Hoffman. Mrs Lenore49. 55. 137 Hoffman Mr Mark 112. 125. 1 37 Holbrook. Curt 102. 125. 166 190 Holcomb. John 85. 1 59 Holmgren. Dave 166 Holmgren. Larry 20. 32. 114. 144 Honchar. Kim 166 Honchar. Sandra 113. 122. 159 Hoover. John 85. 159 Hopkins. John 56. 58. 59 144 1 74 Hopper. Linda 144 Hopper. Rebecca 159 Horvath, Mr Frank 137 Horvath. Marlene 159 Hovey. Tammy 159 Howard. Douglas 1 59 Howard. Lynne 47. 56 59. 1 59 Hoyt. Barbara 38. 85. 166 Hreha. Kacie 53. 144 Hreha. Mickie 1 59 Huang. Chris 1 59 Hubbeil. Keith 144 Huck. Laura 85. 166 Hudgins. Keith 166 Hughes, Dale 144 Huguenard. Patty 55. 65. 88. 1 10. 144 Hugus. Mr Shelley 50. 137 Hummel Susie 85. 144 189 Hundt. Cindy 51 Hundt. Ed 166 Hundt, Peggy 144 Hunn. Mr Jim 137 Hurley. Cyndy 11.87. 144 Hurst. Pat 85 159 Husank. Kelly 114. 166 Hutton. Miss Nancy 137 Hyatte. John 144 latridia. Yanna 49 166 Ikeda. Debbie 38 45 49 1 10. 1 59 Imm. Pam 1 58 Inches. Sharon45. 87. 167 Ingman. Tim 167 Ingram. R Mrs 139 Intramurais (Boys) 120 Issac. Bruce 125 Ives. Bruce 3. 1 5. 32. 42 58 59. 144 182 Ives. Karen 38. 47. 87. 167 Jackson. Carrie 1 10 Jackson. Cheryl 45. 167 Jade East 190 Jamison. Kurt 4. 112. 116. 144 Jankowski. Patty 159 Jared. Bonnie 126. 167 Jarnecke. Kent D 50 Jarrett. Cama87. 167 Jennings. Nancy 45. 59. 1 12. 113. 159 161 Johnsen. Noreen 86. 1 44 Johnson. Bob 1 12. 1 16. 1 17. 14- Johnson. Debra 87. 162 Johnson. Mr Garth 1 12 Johnson. Glynis 167 Johnson. Jeff 51 144 Johnson. Karen 50 Johnson, Matt 56. 85. 159 Johnson. Rick 85. 159 Johnson. Steve 159 Johnson. Terry 51 . 144 Jones. Janet 1 59 Jones Jewelry 172 Jones. Tim 144 Joseph Mark 167 K Kage Vicky 43 145 Kalmar. Greg 159 Kaminski. Elaine 38. 45. 85. 145 K archer. Tom 159 Kasch. Kim 145 Kassner, Keith 180 Kassner. Ken 167 Kaspar. Robert 8. 84 85 Kauffman. Brian 159 Kauffman. Janeen 167 Kearney. Chris 19. 42 58 59. 83 84 85.87 145 Keegan Lisa 55 56.59. 167 Keen. Joel 112. 167 Keen. Nora 42. 159 Keller. Becky 47. 159 Keller, Chris 34. 36. 114. 145 Kerr Dave 63. 85. 145 Keller. Karl 86 114. 167 Kendall. Fred 39,62. 76 114. 159 Kennedy. Tim 1 1 2. 159 Kenworthy. Greg 111. 114. 116. 159 Keply. Beth 159 Kerns. Jim 1 19. 167 Kerr, Bill 85. 167 Ketchmark, Tim 167 Khuel. Harry 125 Kilavos. Tom 158. 159 Mgour. Barb 113. 145. 159 Kilgour. Jerry 72 Kilmer. Carol 145 Kimmel. Lou 43. 167 King. Judy 38. 159 King. Kann 167 King Willie 26 111. 112. 125. 159 Kmgery James 167 Kingery. Mmnetta 145 Kmgery. Pat 167 Kmgery. Trma 145 Kingsbury Kyle 145 Kingsbury. Shannon 109. 120. 167 Kissinger. Laurie 159 Klemz. Carla 38 39. 145 Klemz. Debbie 1 59 Klitzka. Crystal 159 Klitzka. Susan 51. 145 Knauff. Mr Myron 134 Kobak. William 112. 167 Koberna. Fred 58. 60 79 84. 85. 1 12. 1 16. 117. 126. 159 Koch. Keith 145 Koch. Kim 38. 101. 167 Koch. Liz 159 Koemg. Lmdsey 37. 38.49. 58. 101. 122. 159 Koenig. Mark 70. 71. 109. 1 12. 1 19. 167 Koenig. Phil 58 102 120 145 Koenig. Robert 42. 56. 145 Kohlhoff. Mr Dean 134 Kohlhoff . Paul 120. 159 Koshuta. Barb 49 58. 145. 189 Krachey. Tom 145 Kraismger Peggy 145 Kraisinger. Rick 120. 167 Kraft. Lon 159 Krebs. Kathy 47. 167 Kristoff. Dan 169 Kneter. Patsy 145 Krise. Bob 159 Krodel. Chris 167 Kropp. Paul 120. 159 Index — 195 Krueger, Mrs Alice 141 Krueger Dale 145 Krueger. Gary 120 Krueger, Kim 86 Kruger Tom 98. 144 Kruizinga. Bertha 145 Kucmski. Diane 140 Kuebrich. Candy 159 Kueck. Randy 1 59 Kuehl. Harry 43 Kukulies. Alan 116. 159 Lahti. Delmda 159 Lahti. Robin 167 Lamg. Don 167 Lambert. Demce 38. 45. 1 59 Lambert. Scott 95. 112. 159 Lamrock. Chris 87. 167 Landgrebe Motors Transport. Inc. 189 Lands. Dennis 1 59 Lands. Kathy 167 Langer Debbie 122. 159 Lansdowne. Kathy 51. 145 Larcom. Luann 18. 53. 83. 145 Largura. Janet 122. 145 Larson. Chris 167 Lasko. John 1 59 Lasky. Mark 74 Lattenzi. Ronald 44. 145 Laube. Mrs Ruth 137 Lauman. Jeff 8. 145 Lawrence. Sue 15. 38. 49 85. 164 167 Lawson. Steve 159 Leach. Mr Lance 137 Leal Helen Maria 28. 50. 145 Lebryk. Diane 73. 159 Lebryk. Mrs Judith 101. 137 Lee. Mark 84. 85. 159 Leffler. Sue 145 Leminger. Mrs I 139 Lembke. Robert 145 Lemster. Mike 51. 145 Lethen. Steve 73. 1 12. 120. 159 Leverich. Chuck 167 Lewis. Doug 1 59 Lewis. Mike 167 Lichtenberger. Thomas 1 12. 167 Liebig. Scott 125. 159 Liggett. Gary 145. 190 Lightcap ' s Service 177 Ligocki. Alan 4, 38 Lmdemann. Manlee 15. 42. 56. 59. 159 Lmdenmeyer. Miss Susan 137 Lines. Barb 85. 167 Linkimers 175 Lions. Patty 31 Lipp. Andrew 42. 168 Lipp. Michael 85 Lippens. Mr Dave 135 Lister. Terry 168 Lockhart. Teresa 38. 86. 145 Loeffter, Brian 145 Loeffter, Sue 50 Lohmeyer. Jan 101. 113. 168 Lolkema. Bonnie 159 Lomas. Joe 1 59 Lomas. Karen 87. 168 Lomas. Susan 44. 126. 145 Long. Barbara 31 . 38. 45 49. 55. 145 Long. Beth 51. 145 Long. John D 83. 146 Long. Mary 27. 38. 45 49. 55. 122. 157.159 Longnecker. Anita 55. 159 Lowe. Dave 120. 159 Lowenstine ' s 188 Lucht. Richard 44 53. 58. 146. 190 Ludmgton. Debby87. 168 Lund. Dan 116 Lundgren. DebraS 29. 146 Lundgren, Denise 29. 146 Luther. Mrs W 139 Lux. Anne 20. 32.47. 146. 174 Lyons, John M 183 Lyons. Patty 47 49. 55. 1 10. 168 M Maas. Patty 21. 37. 38.47.58 146 Macaluso. Mike 51. 146 MacLean. Shane 159 Madrilejo. Nelson 159 Magyar. Barry 160 Maiers. Don 4. 31 . 58 1 12. 125. 160 Maiers. Mr Wesley 39. 137 Malackowski Bob 49 1 12. 1 16. 146 Malackowski. Mr Robert 134 Maloney. Kathleen 146 Mammarella. George 1 46 Mammarella. Sharon 38. 45 . 126, 168 Manago. Jackie 168 Manago. James 146 Manago Margie 45. 160 Manatrey. Kristin 4. 45. 126. 160 Maney Debbie 168 Mangel. Dave 160 Mangel. Mary 45. 122. 168 Marasco. Angelo Michael 49. 102. 126. 146 Marasco. Faith 126. 160 Marencik. Karen A 168 Marner. Cindy 53. 146 Marsh. Mr Galen 139 Marshall. Clint 168 Marshall. Ross 26. 112. 146 Martin. Matt 125. 146 Martin. Mike 112. 160 Mason. Kris 146 Massom. Laura 51 . 146 Mateer. Paul 168 Mateer. Teresa 146 Matern. Dan 43, 168 Matsey. Jim 114. 160 Matsey. Richard 168 Mavity Mike 50 Maxey . Debbie 42. 59. 85. 1 46 Maxwell. Barb 168 Maynard. Bob 114. 141. 146 Maynard. Carolyn 47. 168 Mays. Cindy 85. 168 McAfee. Nancy Jo 50. 79. 146 McAleer Paula 4. 53. 160 McAleer Tom 120 McCord. Ellen 31 . 37. 38. 45. 49 56. 59. 198 McCord Marianne 39. 47. 55. 58. 1 10. 146 McCormick, Shelley 38. 160 McCray. Mike 118. 120 McDaniel Jay 112. 160 McDaniels. Donna 87 McDaniels. Wayne 146 McDaniel ' s 191 McDannel. Kathy 85 McDannel. Mary 160 McDonald. Barbara 87 McDowell. Dave 112. 159 McGaffic Michele 4. 16.45.49. 58. 101. 122. 126 McGnf. Mr Doug 113 McGuire. Patricia 146 McKenzie. Jeff 94 McKibben, Dave 146 McK.bben Kathy 49. 76. 101. 113 McKmght. Tammy 38. 160 McMicheal. Mr James D 135 Medema Carla 44 47. 1 10. 146 Merle. Mark 50. 111. 160 Merle. Mike 112. 146 Merryman. Mike 87. 146 Meyer Karl 98 Meyer Michele 37. 38. 53. 146 Meyer Steve 98 146 152 Meyers. Brian 160. 193 Meyers. Chuck 112, 119 Midwest Steel 176 Mieczenkowski. Barb 45. 49. 113. 122. 126. 138. 146 Mieczenkowski. John 98 Munch. Mrs. Kathy 137 Miles. Kerry 45. 126. 170 Miles. Paul 146 Miller. Gail 160 Miller Karen 42. 59.86. 160 Miller. Mr Martin 24. 137 Miller Mr Paul K 49 73. 138 Miller Mr Robert 23. 83. 1 38 Miller. Scott 146 Miller ' s Market 182 Mirkovic. Julie 160 M.shler Kim 42. 160 Mitchell. Bill 160 Mitchell. Carol 87 Mitchell. Mr Fred 109. 1 12. 138 Mitchell. Jodi 38 45. 58. 160 Mitchell. Tern 37. 38. 55. 58. 146 Moltz Jewelry 177 Moltz. Richard 177 Moore. Bill 146 Moore. Lisa 160 Moore. Mary Ann 37. 38. 39. 45. 55. 160 Morgan, Mr Steve 138 Morris. Patricia 58. 83. 147. 184 Morrison. Kathy 160 Morrone. Pam 42. 160 Moseley. Kara 1 7. 38. 49. 101 Moser. Mrs Mary 141 Moser. Michele 47 Mounts. Pearl. A 50 Moyer. James 1 1 . 58. 83. 87. 160 Mrzlak. Lynn 67. 160 Mucciarone. Martin E Murphy. Jim 147 Murphy. Kellie 49. 88. 1 12. 113. 113. 160 Murphy. Mr Patrick 116. 138 Murphy. Shannon 113 Murray. Erin 38 45. 126. 160 Murray. Terry 10. 36. 147 Mussman. Kurt 147 Mustaine, Beverly 147 Myers. Charles 85 N Nagel Matt 160 Nash. George Mr 1 34 National Honor Society 58 Nedberg. Sally 45. 49 147 Neeley. Joni 26. 147 Neely. Tom 51. 147 Nets. Carl 12. 83. 87. 1 14. 160 Nelson, Charlie 51. 94. 147 Nelson. Kathy 168 Nelson. Kimi 49 160 Nelson, Ron 160 Nelson. Tom 109, 168 Nemeth. Marc 160 Neuffer Bill 4 168 Neuffer Gail 28.37.47. 147 Neuner. Brian 66. 160 Neuschafer. Chuck 85. 112. 160 Neuschafer. Darlene 85. 147 Newberry. Tracy 49. 1 10. 122. 160 New Christy Minstrels 8 Newland Kathy 45 56 59 160 Nisley. Douglas 3 58 85 1 12. 147 Nisley Sherry 31. 55 88 160 Noble. Mrs Alice 138 Noggle. Kyle 147. 1 73 Nolen. Joanna 160 Nolen. Mark 36. 147. 177 Noneff Cindy 160 Noneff. Sylvia 160 Noonan. Tim 98. 147 Norman. Chris 96. 160 North. Debbie 147 North. Sandy 67. 168 Northern Indiana Bank and Trust Co. 190 Nuest. Jill 50 Nulton. Jeff 160 Nuppnau. Mike 126. 160 O ' Brien. Cheryl 38. 168 O ' Connell. Kim 168 O ' Connor. Cherie 49. 53. 147 O ' Connor. Chris 168 O ' Dell. Barbara 86. 147 Office Education Association 53 Oglesby. John 160 Ohler. Kurt 112. 168 Oliver. Chuck 106 112. 125. 126 160 Olson. Bill 168 Olszewski. Cliff 168 O ' Neil. Jennifer 51. 147 Oplmger. Terri 122, 168 Orange Bowl Restaurant 174 Ortega. Jerry 160 Oslewski. Charlene 50 Owens. Tim 120. 126. 160 Pabich, Chris 147 Pahl. Jill 85. 168 Palen. Tina 85. 168 Palmer. Brenda 53. 148 Palmer. Marla 83. 87. 160 Pangan, Renato 161. 177 Pangan. Dr. Zanlta 183 Panter Jim 3. 18. 35. 1 12. 125. 148 The Pappas Company 189 Parker. Doug 168 Parker. Kristen 168 Parker. Linda 45. 161 Parkes. Susan 161 Parks. Cathy 148 Parks. Patty 168 Patrick. Shari 161 Patrick. Tom 168 Paul. Cathy 45. 168 Paul. Ingrid 49. 58. 148 Pauley. Brenda 86. 148 Pavacik. Cathy 85. 112. 113. 168 Pavlick. Cindy 101. 112. 113 Pearson. Jan 122. 161 Peck. Clay 109 112. 125 168 Pedavoli. Tom 49. 76. 168 Peddle. Steve 161 Peeler. April 168 Peiffer. Mikw 51 Peller. James 148 Peloso. Susan 140 Pelton. Marti 161 Pennsy Elevator 177 Pep Band 25 Pep Club 44. 45 Perkin ' s Pancake A Steak House 179 Peterson, Butch 1 16. 161 Peterson. Doug 102. 125. 168 Peterson. Linda 37. 56. 168 Pfledderer. Mark 168 Phares. Jim 161 Philips. Marilou 39. 45. 53. 85. 148 Phillips. Ms Margaret 49. 138 Phillips. Mike 116. 161 Phillips. Terri 168 Photo Club 43 Piatek. Larry 119. 168 Pierce. Debbie 148 Pierce. Dianna 161 Pinkerton. Mr John 138 Pisarski. Bryan 148 Pisar ski, Diane 38.45. 161 Pitts. Gma 161 Platt. Candice 85. 161 Ptazony. Mike 148 Podell. Mike 168 Polar ek. Diane 168 Polite Mike 102. 125. 168 Pollock. Lon 47 53 148 Pone her. John 112. 148 Poncher. Sue 38 49. 58. 161 Pool. Janet 38. 169 Porter County Co-Op 174 Porter Glyn 55. 85 148 Porter. Jean 148 Porter Mark 43 85. 168 Potis. Rose 67. 168 Potee. Bruce 161 Potucek. Peggy 38. 49. 161 Powers. Carrie 38 Powers. Carrie 55. 87 169 Premier Theatre 192 Prescott. Amber 80. 161 Prescott. Pam 148 Pnano. Sherry 45. 122. 169 Price. Gail 53 Principe. Mary Lou 38. 45. 161 Pritchard. Becky 58. 148 Pritchett, Mr Dan 84 138 Profitt. John 148 Prom 26. 27 Pryatel. Greg 148 Pryatel. Tan 86 161 Pullms. Grant 85. 161 Pullms. Karen 45. 101 148 Pullms. Tina 69 101. 169 Pursley. Cheryl 149 Pytyma. Jeff 169 Quest 52 Quill Scroll 58. 59 Quinn. Mrs Lois 1 38 Quintero. Gina 55. 149 Raber. Sue 85. 161 Rabey. Frank 38 Rager. Cindy 161 Ramey. Russell 67. 161 Ramos. Shelly 37. 161 Ransom. Mrs Charlotte 140 Ransom. David 43. 161 Rasch. Laura 87. 161 Raschke. Don 67. 112. 125. 161 Rasmussen. Mr Arthur 102. 125. 138 Rast. Becky 85. 101. 113. 169 Ray ' s Beauty Palace 189 Redelman. Carol 161 Redelman. Lynn 169 Reed. Brad 169 Reeder. Teresa 169 Reggie Mr Sid 8 44 138 Remer. Beth 161 Reinert. Kevin 51 Remhertz. Scott 125. 161 Rettmger. Paul 85. 1 19. 169 Reynolds. Dean 43. 84. 85. 161 Reynolds. Shawn 161 Rhew. Kathy 45. 169 Rhmehart. Mr Lewis 139 Rhmehart. Mrs Patricia 139 Rhoda. Jim 51 Rhoda. Richard 149 Rhoda Mr Robert L 139 Ribik. Kathy 78. 169 Richart. Chris 169 Rice, Richard 181 Rice. Susan 87. 161 Richardson. Mrs J 139 Rigg, Mr Byron 139 Riley. Robbie 169 Rinchak. Kathy 42. 161 Rmchak. Mike 38. 1 16. 161 Risk. Cindy 44 101. 113. 164 169 Risk. Mr James R 134 Ritter. Mark 169 Ritz. Deanna 161 Ritz. Tammie86. 161 196 — Index ★ Roberts Brenda 53. 58. 149 Roberts. Kerry 19. 35. 37. 59. 83. 87. 149 Roberts. Susan 45. 113. 168 Robey. Don 65 Robtnson. Belinda 85. 161 Robinson, 161 Robinson. Mike 168. 169 Robinson Randy 73. 1 12. 125. 161 Rogers Cindy 27 38 45 126. 161 Rogers. Dale 169 Rogers. Gary 169 Rogers. Ginger 169 Rogers Kathy 161 Rohn. Mr Bryce 139 Rohn. Philip 161 Ronco. Jerry 169 Ronco Jim 36 Root Robert 50. 149 Rooney. Cathy 47. 53. 56. 59. 149 Rooney. John 149 Rooney. Judy 47, 55. 86. 1 10. 161 Rooney. Nancy 38. 45, 49. 87. 126. 169 Roscoe. Jett 12. 15. 19. 32. 39. 42. 59. 83 85 161 Rose Dave 85 96 106 126. 149 Roseberry. Pam 149 Rosscup. Jean 58, 84, 85. 161 Rothman. Kurt 161 Rough. Carol 101. 113. 122. 169 Rube! Micah Carl 149 Rucker. Nick 169 Rudd Greg 85. 112 169 Rumtord. Robin 45. 49. 126. 164. 169 Rumford. Rick 49. 79. 149 Rush. Gary 49 Rush. Pamela 149 Russell. Tracey 161 Rutt. Glenda 37. 38. 47. 58. 149 R W Pool Co . Inc 188 S Sacks Mrs S 139 Saulsgiver. Keith 169 Saunders. Nancy 161 Sawyer Air Service 193 Saywer Mary 161 Saylor Susan 37 38. 169 Schafer Ned 83. 84 149 Schemehorn. Brian 162. 193 Schemehorn. Jenny 45. 49. 149 Schemehorn. Jim 120. 162. 193 Schena. Dave 72. 149 Schena. Sue 162 Schirg. Deborah 42. 86. 149 Schmett. Mrs June 139 Schmck. Sue 162 Schnure. Carolyn 23. 25. 45. 49 58 60.85. 101. 112. 113. 122 138. 145 Schroeder ' t Dairy Queen 174 Schroeder Kathy 42. 53. 149 Schroeder Mary 149 Schroeder Pat 38. 47. 70. 169 Schroeder. Rich 112. 162 Schroeder. Terri Lynn 38. 45. 126. 162 Schroeder. Keith 149 Schultz Floral Shop 187 Schulz. John 169 Schulz. Patricia 65. 149 Schulz. Ronald 37. 149. 188 Scott Alan 126. 169 Scott. Ben 169 Scott. Mr Don 139 Scott. Debbie 149 Scott. Jennifer 83. 86. 162 Scott. Robert 59. 112. 162 Sears Roebuck A Co. 189 Selby Craig 11 2. 169 Selby, Scott 104. 112. 162 Selby. Thomas 1 12. 1 16. 149 Sengpiel Bill 149 Sengpiel. Greg 162 Sepanski Bob 125. 149 179 Shaffer David 49 59. 120. 138 150. 198 Sheik Patty 47 Shop ' s Towing A Wrecker Service 182 Sherer. Tami 169 Shevick Medical Inc. 183 Shevick. Steve 112. 162 Shewan. Paul 84. 85. 150. 181 Shewan. Ruth 38. 55.85 169 Shideier. Timothy 98. 150 Shirer. Lee 85, 150. 169 186 Shirer. Scott 76. 79 84 85. 162 Shortridge. Angela 42. 85 Shortndge. Kyle 112. 125. 169 Shriver Laurie 45. 85 Shurr.Mr Gerald 139 Shutts. Bart 112. 125 150 Star . Charlene 8. 37. 1 50 Sibo. Paula 169 Sick. Shelly 1 50 Sieckman. Bill 51. 150 Siemion. Jodie 45. 169 Sier. Monte 162 Sier. Scott 1 50 Sievert Drugs 183 Silhavy. Roxanne 169 Simmons. Dianne 51 Simms. Cindy 50 Sinclair. Brian 1 14 Sinclair. Chris 34. 114. 116. 150 Skelton. David 93. 162 Slagle. Danny 1 70 Slaughter. Jodi 150 Sliger. Sue 11 Slmgsby. Laura 162 Smith Bert 114. 170 Smith. Brad 112. 126 Smith. Cindy 1 70 Smith. Gary 42. 56. 59 Smith. Jim 162 Smith. Karen 38. 1 70 Smith. Mary Smith. Donalyn 53 Smith. Myrna87. 70 Smith. Ronn 150 Smith. Steven 1 70 Smith. Tim 51 96. 150 Smith. Tom 58. 66. 106. 110. 112. 126. 150 Smitherman. Doug 162 Smurdon. Jim 5 1 , 1 1 2. 1 50 Snell. Kathy 85. 150 Snodgrass. Cathy 42. 1 50 Snodgrass. Jeff A 1 1 2. 1 25 Snodgrass. Jeff D 162 Snyder, Donna 50. 78. 150 Sobh.Nadim 162 Soliday. Nancy 38. 53 Soloman. Denise 1 70 Somers. Carla 170 Sommer. Greg 162 Sommer. Lisa 150 Sorensen. Kurt 1 12. 1 14. 162 Sowers. Tammy Jo 150 Spitler. Barb 50. 85. 150 Spring. Karen 1 62 Squire. James 36. 1 50 Staats. Brad 7. 150 Stalbaum. Mrs Cindy 53. 139 Stalbaum. Kimberly 53. 150 Stalbaum. Todd 95. 150 Staley. Herman 68, 162 Stanier. Mr Charles 1 12. 139 Stankey. Brian 162 Stankey. Dianne 38. 45. 49. 1 70 Stanton. Mrs Eileen 44 55. 45. 148 Stordeur. Mrs Billie 140 Stark. Sue 77. 158. 162 Starr. Jeff 162 Staub. Gary 170 Staats. Brad 85 Stasierowski. Mark 120. 162 Steck. Greg 120. 150 Steele. Dave 102. 150 Stelling. Jean 87. 170 Stemhilber. Marcie 38. 45. 162 Stemhilber. Mike 150 Stevens. Cheryl 85. 150 Stinnett. Debbie Stipp. Mitzi 1 70 Stipp. Pat 162 Stokes. Mr Tom 10. 78. 79. 112. 139 Stoltz. Sally 162 Stoltz, Dr Robert. M.D. 185 Stombaugh. Brian 4. 112. 150 Stone. Kathy 83 87. 162 Stoner. Jean 150 Stout. Dave 150 Straka. Roxanne 55. 112. 150 Strasburg. Bob 118. 162 Strehler. Bob 1 12. 170 Strehler. Tim 162 Strehler. Tom 162 Strikwerda. Jayne 162 Strikwerda. Patti 53. 150 Strongbow International Travel Service Strongbow Turkey Inn 186 Student Council 48 Student-Faculty Senate 49 Sturdevant. Debra 38. 42. 59. 85. 1 50 Sundm, Damon 1 12. 150 Suffern. Cyndy 162 Sullivan. Mona 1 70 Swanson. Sue 162 Swanson. Wayne 1 12. 1 19. 1 70 Sweet, Shan 55. 162 Sweet. Mr Virgil 139 Swimming. Boys ' 114, 115 Swimming, Girls ' 111 T Taber. Cindy 85. 170 Tabor. Becky 43. 170 Talmadge. Cheryl 1 70 Taylor. Bev 85. 170 Taylor . Mrs J 139 Taylor. John 51. 151 Taylor. Kim 85. 162 184 Taylor. Melanie 45. 87. 170 Taylor. Ronald 151 Taylor. Susan 59. 85. 1 70 Telschow. David 58, 83. 120. 151 Telschow. Sandra 38. 45. 87. 163. 188 Tennis, Boy ' s 98. 99 Tennis, Girl ' s 122 Terlicher. Elsie 151 Thiele. David 112. 151 Thomas. Charlotte 151 Thomas. Chris 42. 56. 151 Thomas. Jerome 126. 151 Thomas. Ronald 151 Thompson, Bruce 163 Thompson. Dale 1 70 Thoreson. Lorene86. 151 Thormahlen. Duane 85. 1 12. 1 70 Thorpe. Barb 45. 170 Thorpe. Becky 151 Thrash. Phillip 85. 1 12. 1 70. 1 73 Thrash. Stephen 51. 151 Thune. Mark 116. 151 Tiebert. Andy 98. 151 Tirschman. Penny 38. 45. 85. 113. 122. 126. 170 Tittles 187 Tomak. Dale 170 Tomes. Mrs Marcyl40 Tony ' s Place 192 Tony ' s Saddle Shop 183 Town A Country Realty 181 Track. Boy ' s 124. 125 Track. Girl ' s 123 Tracy. Steve 1 1 Trapp. Tammie 151 Traywick. Coy 151 Traywick. Nora 170 Trimble. Mark 163 Triscik. Tina 45. 170 Trowbridge, Brett 66. 109. 163 Trowbridge. Greg 87. 112. 163 Troy. Deanna 47. 56. 59 122. 151. 198 Tucker. Andy 151 Tucker. Cheryl 170 Tucker. David 163 Tucker. Earl 151 Tucker. Eugene 90. 163 Tucker. Larry49 102. 103. 163 Tucker. Paulette 45. 49. 122. 170 Tucker. Mrs R 139 Tucker. Ron 90. 151 Tudor Fashion Floors 175 Tudor. Jan 49. 151. 175 Turner. Beth 44, 151 Two Cousins Beauty Forum 174 U Uban. Jon 84. 84. 151 Ulm. Dave W V Valenian Staff 56. 57 Valparaiso Office Supply 183 Valpo CB Sales A Service 172 Valpo Cranks 42 Van Ness Electric 183 Van Santen. Terry 56. 95. 151 Vas. Chuck 171 Vas. Valerie 43. 58. 122. 151 Vass. Dave 163 Vass. Pam 87. 171 Vaughn. Bill 83. 85. 171 Vaughn. Chris 151 Veatch. Julie 122. 126. 171 Veatch. Ronald 50. 151. 187 Veatch. Steve 163 Vekrhek. Richard 152 Velchek.Tom 112. 125. 163 Verde. Angela 49. 152 Verde. John 163 Vettas. Tasos 171 VICA — Architecture 51 VICA — Health Occupations 50 VICA — ICT51 VICA — Machine Shop 51 Vikettes 82 Vinson. Mr Larrame 43. 1 39 Girls ' Volleyball 112-H Vondran. Beth 26. 49 58. 126. 163. 157 Vondran. Mary 126. 164. 171 Von Reth. Karin 32. 38. 39. 42. 89. 152 Von Tobel Lumber Mart 187 Vorwald. Mary Jean 38. 39. 45. 47, 58. 67. 74 163 V-Teens 55 VT0 47 W Wade. Rebecca 171 Waite. Susan 86 WAKE WLJE 183 Walker. Cleva 171 Walker, Jennifer 38. 39 42. 59 85. 163 Walker, Logan 51. 152 Walsh. Laura 163 Walsh. Nancy 122. 139 Walsworth. Rick 51. 152 Walters. Demse 42. 171 Walters. Joyce 152 Ward. Debbie 171 Ward. Kathy 171 Wasemann. Linda 38. 171 Watson. Mrs Pat 139 Watt. Beth 87. 171 Watt. Tim 53 Watts. Cindy 85. 171 Waymire. Kim 152. 182 Wea ver. Linda 50 Webb. Warren 112. 171 Webb Wesley 85. 171 Weber. Mrs Bonnie 36. 139 Weber. Monica 87. 171 Wegener Steel A Fab 179 Wegrzyn. Dave 58. 114 115. 125 Wehhng. Caroline 85. 171 Weidman. William 152 Wilgus. Jane 171 Wilder Steve 153 Will. Beth A 171 Will. Debbie 85. 153 Williamson. Claudia 23. 38. 83. 153 Williamson. Dean A 112.171 Williamson. Jim 38 Wilson. Beth 38 45. 1 13. 122. 1 26. 1 53 Wilson. Bonnie B 85. 171 Winters. Berme M 171 Witters. Eric 1 53 Woidke. Lisa A 171 Wood. Douglas J 36.112,119.171 Wood. Kathey B 38 45 153 Woodrow Sara 23. 38. 39. 58. 85 Woodruff . Annamarie Helen 50. 55 153 Woods. Dave 112. 171 Woodworth. Barbara 55. 94 153 Wrestling Team 104. 105 Wright. Andy 109. 1 12. 125. 171 Bob Wright Motors. Inc. 190 Wright. Tina 38 56. 58. 59. 1 53 Weiler. Dave 85. 112. 171 Weiler. Kenneth 152 Wemhold. Krista 38. 45 Wemhold. Mathew Welch. Ty 42. 171 Wellsand. Jack 112 Welsh, Lon 38 Wembley Industries 175 West. Kelley 45 126. 170. 171 West. Rachel 140 Whaling. Susan 1 7 1 Whalls. Vicky 85. 171 Wheeland. Susan 50. 55. 58. 152 Whitcomb. Gay 86 Whitcomb. Zane 51. 153 White. Janet 153 White. Jeff 51 White. Miss Linda 110. 139 White. Rhonda 171 White. Ron 153 White. Tom 171 Whiteman. Jennifer 153 Whyle.Deb. 153 Wicks Lumber Co. Widup. Deborah 85 Wieland. Lee 47. 153 Wiencken. Carol L 171 Wiesjahn. Shelley 53. 62. 253 Wiggins Real Estate Inc. 176 Y YARC54 Youngjohn. Lee 37. 38. 42.47.55.71. 17 Z Zaharias. Katherine Ann 53. 153 Zahn. Chris 171 Zehner 53. 153 Zemon. Art 42. 1 53 Zentz. Richard 85. 153 Zoll. Cheryl 85. 101. 113. 153 Zonck. Kathy Zoss. Lisa 69. 171 Zulich. Jeff 50. 125. 112 Index — 197 V, • 1 f ' i ms, m pTjL ' y ks ' jss s K Though spring for the Vaienian staff means deadlines and grease pencils even more than hearts and flowers, the group takes time out for a party. (Photo by Miss Gloria Arvay) 1. Dave Shaffer 2. Deanna Troy 3. Kathy Newland 4. John Hopkins 5. Ellen McCord, Stacie Fisch 6. Miss Gloria Arvay 7. Diane Bisacky !£ Acknowledgements Whc dene it? Thank you Mrs. Pat Lindemann, American Yearbook Company Hitz Studio Chicago Daily News Vidette-Messenger Associated Press United Press International VHS administration and faculty Miss Gloria Arvay Mr. R. James Risk Gary Smith 1975-76 Valenian Staff Co-Editors Marilee Lindemann Terry Van Staten Activities Co-Editors Stacie Fisch Ellen McCord Clubs Co-Editors Kathy Newland Linda Peterson Academics Co-Editors John Hopkins Kerry Roberts Sports Co-Editors Ben Ames Dave Shafer Faculty Co-Editors Jennifer Griffin Cathy Rooney Seniors. Underclass Co-Editors Sally Hallam Lynne Howard Advertising Co-Editors Jeff Coleman Deanna Troy Edge Editors Diane Bisacky Jamie Ferguson Michelle Gardin Index Editor Lisa Keegan Business Manager Tina Wright Elmer Field, ass’t. Photographers Matt Johnson Gary Smith Bob Koenig (contributing) Chris Thomas (contributing) Adviser Miss Gloria Arvay There are many people to whom the Valenian staff is much indebted for the thankless, behind-the-scenes work they did that added so much to the production of this book. For their patience, understanding, and helpful criticism, we would like to thank the following: Ball State and Indiana Uni- versity workshop staffs, Culver work- shop staff, Columbia and National Scholastic Press Associations, every- one at Josten’s American Yearbook Company, and the parents and teachers of all staff members. And, Mom, thanks for the tip (ta-tum)! 199 Early on a dismal Saturday morning in Feb- ruary, Valparaiso firemen battle a blaze at the Spesco complex which ran up a total of over $1 million in damages. (Photo by Gary Smith) 1 ' . Lynette Squeaky” Fromme (Wide World Photos) 2. Louisville, Kentucky (Wide World Photos) 3. Guatemala (Wide World Photos) 4. President and Mrs. Gerald Ford (United Press International photo) 5. Tailgating (Chicago Daily News) 6. Jimmy Carter (United Press Interna- tional photo) 7. Patricia Hearst (Wide World Photos) l art A. SEPTEMBER: The controversial comedy-soap opera Mary Hart- man, Mary Hartman” goes on the air. Busing riots erupt in Boston and Louisville. For the fourth time in six years, Chicago teachers strike. In a 17-day period. Lynnette Squeaky” Fromme and Sara Jane Moore make separate attempts on President Ford ' s life, and Patricia Hearst is apprehended in San Fran- sisco after a 19-month chase. OCTOBER: Japan’s Emperor Hirohito visits the U.S. U.N. Ambas- sador Daniel Moynihan begins a one-man crusade against Third Worl d attacks on the United States. Spain ' � 82-y 0id G eralissimo Fransisco Franco dies. j[he Cin- cinnati Reds defeat the Boston Red Sox by winning four out of seven World Series games. NOVEMBER: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat visits the U.S. to ob tain funds and cement relations be- tween the two countries President Gerald Ford shakes up his adminis- tration by firing four top aides in order to field my own team. ' Vice President Nelson Rockefeller an- nounces he will not be on the ticket in 1976. The Senate Intelligence Committee reveals an FBI plot to topple civil rights leader Martin Lu- ther King in the 1960 ' s. Supreme Court Justice William 0. Douglas retires after 37 years. DECEMBER: President Ford ap- proves a $2.3 billion a year loan to New York City before leaving for China. Terrorists kill four of 25 people held hostage for 15 days in the Indonesian Consulate in Am- sterdam to protest Indonesian con- trol of the South Molucan Islands. Eleven people killed, 51 injured in a bombing at New York ' s LaGuardia Airport. il if ll kill ti i What went en in 713? ★ JANUARY: Richard Welch, chief of the CIA office in Greece, is gunned down by three men as he returned home from a Christmas party in Athens. Eleven oil ministers kid- napped in Vienna. California doc- tors stage a work slowdown to pro- test the skyrocketing cost of mal- practice insurance. China ' s Premier Chou En-Lai dies of cancer at the age of 77. Author of 83 books and 17 plays, Dame Agatha Christie dies at 85. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger goes to Moscow to dis- cuss detente and Angola. FEBRUARY: Speed skater Sheila Young wins three medals and Dorothy Hamill wins a gold for figure skating in the Winter Olym- pics in Imsbruck. Guatemalan earthquake kills 8000 people, in- juries 40,000 more. Daniel Moyni- han resigns his post at the U N. to return to Harvard. A Senate in- vestigation reveals a $22 million Lockheed payoff scandal. MARCH: Undefeated in 56 straight regular season games, Indiana Uni- versity wins the NCAA basketball championship. A San Francisco jury finds Patricia Hearst guilty of armed bank robbery and of using a firearm to commit a felony. Presi- dent Ford’s campaign manager Bo Calloway resigns after charges that he misused his influence to pro- mote ski resort investments. Steps are taken for innoculation of the entire U.S. population against a possible outbreak of swine influen- za next winter. Singer-Actress Clau- dine Longet is charged with negli- gent homicide in the shooting death of skier Spider Sabich. APRIL: New Jersey Supreme Court rules to allow life support systems to be withdrawn from Karen Quin- lan, who had been in a vegetative coma for more than a year. Billion- aire recluse Howard Hughes dies, leaving behind a legacy of mystery and several “wills.” Barbara Wal- ters accepts a $1 -million offer from ABC to anchor the network’s nightly newshow. MAY: Bold Forbes defeats Honest Pleasure in the Kentucky Derby, only to be defeated by Elocutionist two weeks later in the Preakness More than 700 people killed in earthquakes in northern Italy. Former Illinois Governor Otto Ker- ner, convicted of conspiracy, mail fraud, and income tax evasion in 1973, dies of cancer. ON-GOING EVENTS: civil wars in Angola, Lebanon, political chaos in Portugal, Argentina, and Italy. In the U.S. — the nip-and-tuck battles of Gerald Ford vs. Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter (the “unknown” peanut farmer) vs. everybody else. Closing Survey 1. Did you see Jaws? , Yes 71% No 20% . 2. What is your favonte type of! television show? Situation Comedy 56% Detective Series 1 5% Medial Series 1%. Soap Opera 5% Other 24% 3. Do you have a job? ” Yes38%No62%. ' 4 What i? your favorite kind of music? Hard Rock 40% Popular Rock 5 1 % Folk 2% Other 8% — As the day of prom draws near, Debbie I- keda, Denise Lambert, and many other juniors work hectically to turn the gym- nasium Into the Ritz Hotel. (Photo by Gary Smith) ■ i 202 — Closing ■ Part O. ★ Probably the only thing more subject to change than Indiana weather and the price of oil is the opinion of high school students. The media, peer pressure, and per- sonal income play havoc with his likes and dislikes, making it im- possible to compose an itemized list of any permanent accuracy. But here’s some of what VHS students liked — for awhile anyway — in 1976. Quest ' 00 One: ‘‘At first I thought it was really great, but about week later I decided it was really stupid,” said one girl who had seen Jaws and concluded that the whole idea of this gigantic shark going around eating boats was ridiculous. Many of the students felt that “Jawsmania” was just a stage that would have no lasting effect on film. Said one girl in reference to this, People go through phases in the kinds of movies they go to see. Jaws was just part of the terror film craze. It’ll never last.’ Question Two: I like Mary Hartman because she ' s weird, she does things people do all the time, and because the show is so different from every- thing else, said one addict to TV’s most talked about new show. Medical and detective shows re- ceived criticism from the students for plots in which “the same people get killed or the same people fall in love or the same people always have cancer. One girl named Sonny and Cher” as her least favorite show QuestionThree: It ' s hard to find a job in Valpo because most of the merchants would rather hire university students who have more experience,” complained one jobless student. Another girl added that she had tried for two years to find work in Valpo. Most of my friends work because they’re saving up for something specific like college or a car. They don’t seem to mind much about missing out on things or not having much free time — to them it ' s worth it, said one student. Ques- tion Four: Elton John, Aerosmith, John Denver, and the Moody Blues all received votes from the group as favorites, and everyone agreed that the stuff they play on AM radio is really sickening. I really don’t like it, but I think the theatrical, Alice Cooper-type rock shows have been the most in- fluential thing to happen to music recently,” said one girl. Elton John may be the richest rock star, but I don’t think anyone will ever out-revolutionize the Beatles,” added another girl who voiced the group’s opinions on the magnitude of today’s big names. Cwivcv g Senior ( ) LU LU $$$$$ S 0 ss o ) C£ UJ a. All the President ' s Men mood rinqs Soph initiatio day MantJiartman, I 5 jumpshitlsa ; Hafn r-i The Biisstop Rich Man, Poor Man 204 ★ ★ Like Christmas, Florida, and the Great Gatsby, America’s bicentennial became a victim of the curse of today’s hustling world of business, commercialism. Bicen- tennial jokes, bicentennial minutes, and bicentennial coffins were run through the ground long before fireworks and water- melons ever officially announced Ameri- ca’s 200th anniversary. Advertisers hawked the bicentennial as the most somber, moving event in Amer- ica’s history, but the most commonly heard comment from teenagers concern- ing this occasion was, I ' m so sick of the bicentennial that 1 swear I ' ll die if 1 ever see red, white, and blue again! We haven’t tried to sit in judgement of anybody — students, Valparaiso High School, or the American public — because that is not the function of the media. We merely presented the facts and left the job of drawing conclusions up to the reader. We waded through the wealth of information, struggled through the dead- lines, and learned as much about our- selves as we did about the students who so patiently answered our questions. That, we have decided, is the purpose of the student press — to listen, observe, and communicate objectively the truth and to learn the obligations and responsi- bilities of journalism regardless of whether or not we plan to be the Wood- wards and Bernsteins of tomorrow. ilfi Closing I — : All tcol lines and headlines in this book were hand-set by members of the staff using Formatt graphic ait aids. This ex- cludes headlines in the academic section, which are printer’s 24-point News Gothic Bold. This book was printed on 80-pound gloss paper at Josten’s American Yearbook Company in Clarksville, Tennessee. The sitkscreen cover is of silver mylar material and was designed by Marilee Lindemann. £§3 — yous Many thanks to the following students who participated in the interviews which provided information for the copy appear- ing in the opening, closing, and on division pages: Jim Anderson Virginia Archibald Sandy Backstrom Becky Balko Peggy Barber Cindy Beach Becky Bradney Peg Burkett Tim Campbell Maureen Casey Craig Cassidy Mike Chez Jeff Ciciora Jill Conkling Lori Corteau Tim Crowley Pauline Dawes Bryan Dick Caroline Dupes Joe Feola Ken Gudirro Mary Harrington Brenda Hart farhi Hayes Debbie Hiidreth Keith Kubbeil Nancy Jennings Bob Kaspar Dave Kerr Lou Kimmel Debbie Klcmz Krystal Klytska -Fred Koberna Liz Koch- Harry Kuenl Joe Lomas David Lowe Chris Lowenstine Sharon Mammarella Terry Mateer Pam Morrone Bev Mustaine Chris Pabich Clay Peck Doug Peterson Sue Poncher Frank Rabey Kerry Roberts Mary Sawyer Debbie Schirg Kay Schubert - Bart Shu tts Chris Sinclair Laura Slingsby Tom Smith Jim Squire Briatn Stombaugh - Wayne Swanson Barb Thorpe Tasos Vettas Beth Watt Warren Webb Li - isg-ssa ' I ipfcSsf;