Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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VALPARAISO HI(| WW0L VIKINGS Exterior face sees little modification Programs reflect funding cutbacks, after inward views Johnson. Students attended this heavily restricted class, su- pervised by administrators, from 8-11 a m. either reading or studying during that time. Until the second week in February, when a group of non-VHS educators observed classes, few students realized that VHS was undergoing evaluation for accreditation, which occurs every seven years. However, the North Central Accreditation evalua- tion was frequently in the minds of teachers as they com- pleted detailed department self-evaluations. Due to decreased federal funding and cutbacks in the amount of food given to the school by the government, school lunches increased 20$ to 95$ per lunch. Food por- tions were not decreased. With modifications here and cutbacks there, the $20 bill, like VHS, outwardly remained the same, but the value was constantly fluctuating. — Laura Meyer Look closely at the face val- je of a $20 bill. What does that green-flecked material with Jackson ' s picture represent to you? Perhaps the six hours at minimum wage that you worked to earn it? Maybe the concert ticket, or just a neces- sary refill for the tank ? Outward appearances, like paper money, are often super- ficial and unable to illustrate full potential. Our opinions of people are influenced by mon- ey and reputations. Daily we make judgements based solely on a person ' s out- er image. We greet faces in the hallway every day, often learning more about the indi- vidual behind the smile as the year unfolds. During our three years at VHS, the faces we show change as we grow and re-evaluate long held beliefs. Little changed the reserved facade of VHS, masking the al- terations within. Twenty Apple computers were purchased and used by the Math and Business Departments. By September 30, most stu- dents who drove to school reg- ularly had registered their car and affixed the green and white parking sticker to the rear wi ndow. Cars were checked daily, and those with- out stickers were fined $3. The idea of the Saturday class as a replacement for sus- pension also grew out of the Drug Study Program. The DSP felt that going to school on Saturday is more of a deter- rent than being suspended, explained Principal Garth authorized parkin •i FtKWll BIRTHDAYS AND BIG GAMES wer occasions lor the traditional decorated locker — complete with plenty of candy and good wishes. STUDENTS WHO DROVE to school regularly were required to reg ister their cars and sported a new per mit allixed to the lower left-hand cor- ner oi the rear window 5 Openng

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After a cursory glance, VHS seems an unlikely place to showcase an innovative dance company, host rock bands, or provide entertainment for 200 formally-dressed couples. Yet, beyond the sterile classrooms these diversions expressed a new and different face of the school for the students. VHS changed its expression according to the needs of the students. Throughout the year, students looked forward to convocations as a means to escape from class. Mr. Glen Ellis continued to secure many diverse acts which ranged from multi-media presentations to a Shakespearean play. By night, VHS had several faces. Some were elegantly made up for the four seasonal dances, while other faces set the mood for games, band concerts, and awards banquets. The dance marathon, co-sponsored by V-teens and Pep Club, replaced the ordinary sock hop as a means of raising money. However, traditions such as the FCA Ugly Man Con- test and the Powder Puff football game, attracted both stu- dents and funds. At VHS, first glances never encompassed the whole mood. — Laura Meyer REFLECTING THE VARIED laces oi allerschool | irtuntties, the Iron! hall display cast- incorporated tangible items Irom all extiu-i urricular activities tridud inq uniforms, pictures, and trophies. 7 Student Life Division Page