Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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After having his name read by Guidance Director Don Dick, Jim Benton receives his dipioma from Principal Garth John- son. Senior Class President Mike Kluth assists.

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The moaaic stained-glass windows of the Valpar ' aiso University Chapel set a solemn mood lor BaC ' calaureate services on the Sunday prior to Com ' mencement, May 31. Following the Salutatory address by Steve Ikeda, Valedictorian Sara Thompson speaks to her fel- low graduates about past, present and future goals. Although earlier in the year commencment was scheduled to be in the gym, the weatherman co- operated and the Class of ' 81 received diplomas on Viking field. O n April 12, 1981, an estimated one half million spectators gathered at Cape Canaveral, Florida to watch the space shut- tle Columbia roar into space to begin its SAVz hour mission which, NASA expected, would open a new space fron- tier. After 12 years of con- struction, its possibilities will span years, for as Time magazine wrote, “the future rides with this vehicle and it will be re- sponsible for settling a new territory.” Like the mighty orbit- er, members of the Class of 1981 remembered 12 long years of preparation and, also like the shuttle, wondered where they would land and what the future held. With the last exam over and public school- ing ended, students en- joyed a few days of freedom and relax- ation before graduation activities be- gan. On Sunday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m., the class met at the V.U. Chapel to participate in Baccalaureate services featuring keynote speaker. Rev. John Wolfe of the Methodist Church. Although the parents, relatives, and friends of the 430 graduates didn’t to- tal a half million, the evening was grati- fying for the 3000 member crowd which filled the stadium on Wednes- day, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. to attend the Commencement ceremonies. Ceremonies got underway with the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” followed by an invocation by Pastor Gale Newman of the Liberty Bible Church. After Valedictorian Sara Thompson and Salutatorian Steve Ikeda had re- flected in their honorary speeches on memorable high school experiences. Principal Garth Johnson, assisted by Class President Mike Kluth and Guid- ance Director Don Dick, awarded each student his long-awaited diploma. The Faculty members dressed in caps, gowns and hoods of their college alma maters, were also formally includ- ed in the program this year. “This real- ly upgraded graduation a notch for the teachers played an important role in each students education,” explained Mr. Johnson. — Kim Ferrall Graduates attending Baccalaureate listen as the Reverend John Wolfe of the Methodist Church gives the Keynote address. Class President Mike Kluth and Vice President Angie Ranalli assisted in the services. 24 — Graduation

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Gripping the ball tightly, Missy Eaton gains yardage tor the Senior Team during the sec- ond annual Powder Putt football game. Dressed as a baby doll and a wicked witch, V- teen members Susan Koberna and Laura Nels relax and enjoy the entertainment at the club’s Halloween party for faculty children. After flower sales, NHS member Eric Amund- sen helps sort some of the 4175 flowers sold for Valentine’s Day. Despite a ten cent In. crease In price this year, sales surpassed those of years past. 26 — Clubs Division Page