Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Clouds disappear at a.m. party Despite thunder showers and par- ents who turned into camera bugs, 250 couples arrived at prom intact. Awaiting them was a medieval cas- tle complete with a garden, a draw- bridge, and stained glass windows. “Foxfire” entertained dancers from 8:30 to 11:30, when couples proceed- ed to post-prom at the V.U. Union, which was transformed into a Gar- den Party” by junior parents. Students spent time dancing to Powerhouse, eating dinner, or visiting any of the many other attractions available. As the all-night affair ended at 5:30 a.m., promgoers rushed home to get some sleep before dashing off to ball games, amusement parks, and t) other activities for the remainder of the rainy Saturday. 1. Lining up for the break, Nancy Rooney prepares to challenge her date in a game of pool at Post-Prom. 2. Although prom featured three hours of dancing, Nora Hagans and Johan Ureel find the Post-Prom band, Powerhouse,” equally inviting. 3. Curious as to what the future may hold, senior June Schultz and her date consult card reader, Mrs. A.” 4. Pinball enthusiasts Lori Armstrong and Craig Kenworthy find that although it ' s only a game, pinball requires serious concentration. 5. A long, flouncy dress may be appropriate for dancing, bu Carol Joseph finds that non- regulation attire does have an affect on her bowling technique. 26 — Post Prom

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It’s all over! Tonight there are no green and white jerseys out on the football field. Instead, 432 folding chairs await the graduating class of 1978. The crowd has even given up popcorn in honor of the occasion. Senior class officers opted to schedule ceremonies on the Viking field as opposed to holding them in the gym. The atmosphere was less stifling, more relaxed. Although baccalaureate and graduation may seem trite or sentimental, they are more than meaningless rituals. Exams may be our days before, but the reality of “getting out” doesn’t hit you until you’re walking up the aisle on May 31 to receive your diploma. It’s then that you ask yourself, “Have I made any progress since I came here as a confused sophomore three long years ago?” You hear Mr. Dick read off names over the loud speaker. Some you’ve never heard before, and some belong to people who ' ve become your best friends. Whispered conversations include, “Remember when we won State?” and “I wonder what we ' ll be doing ten years from now?” But you can’t help grinning as you think, What a relief — I’m finally a high school grad!” 1. Family and friends gathered In the bleachers for the outdoor ceremonies, the Class of ' 78 files Into the VHS stadium. 2. Quoting the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Valedictorian Mark Lasky assures his fellow graduates that they are free at last.” 3. Senior Class Officers Mary Vondran, Nancy Dixon, and Troy Albert lead the procession Into the football field. Graduation