Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Chauffered in a 1965 Impala convertible, Queen Ruth Lohmeyer and Princess Lisa Mitchell take their honorary lap. Spectators flocked to the stadium for the ac- tion-packed conference battle against Michigan City Rogers. Providng musical entertainment during half-time, the B Band marches in simulta- neous fashion across the field. Music from the Alfred Packer Band lures couples to the ballroom dance floor. 10 — Homecoming

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Ashes fo ashes and dust to dust ' wos the settinQ fot the fltst VMS Donflre honoting senlot football players. If the hot fits, weor It” agrees Honey, senior Tom Sawyers dog os he wears a Viking baseball cap. Showing their spirit during Pep Club ' s Hot Doy ore. Kathy Veselico. Kote Scholl, ond Phil Miller. Demonstroting his disco techniques on wheels, senior Jeff Gordin proctices his moves before attending the new roller rlnk gymnosium ot Den Franklin School. Using the moin showcase to generote spirit. Pep Club listed the dates of all fall sports. Activitie Division — 9

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A$ other couples dance, Jim Lynch and Laurie Brady sit back and relax for a while at the semiformal Homecoming dance. Accepting her crown as 1979 Homecom- ing Queen, at Saturday night ' s dance is senior Ruth Lohmeyer. 1979 Homecoming Court — Front Row: Queen Ruth Lohmeyer, Princess Lisa Mitchell. Back Row: Pam Harbold, Julie Wiencken, Kelly Welch, Stephanie Verde. Coming home to a tradition While Homecoming is a time for alumni to reunite with old acquaint- ances and to reflect upon the past, this event also invites present students to experience the excitement and antici- pation in the high-spirited approach toward the traditional weekend. To prepare for this annual event, bobby sox and sweatsuits became the popular attire during Spirit Week when students and faculty displayed their en- thusiasm by dressing according to a dai- ly theme. On Friday, September 28, anxious spectators filled the stands at the game to cheer the Vikings to victory. The VHS Marching Band provided the background music as Homecoming candidates were introduced by Pep Club officers at the long-awaited half- time. After Ruth Lohmeyer was crowned queen, with Lisa Mitchell as princess, the Vikings completed the game in a 28-20 win over Michigan City Rogers. After devoted Pep Club members spent many hours transforming the south balcony into a Romeo and Ju- liet setting, couples gathered Saturday evening for the dance. Sounds of the Alfred Packer Band filled the ballroom atmosphere and called couples to the Festive spirits take heart ment with the latest dance steps. Following the procession of the Homecoming candidates escorted by football players, the girls were present- ed to the crowd, and 1978 Queen Don- na Raymond presented Ruth Lohmeyer with the crown and congratulations. Homecoming — 11