Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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RELAXING IN THE COMMONS after a long day of classes is the Giorgi family. Twins Geoff and Gina, seated in the front row. are sophomores. Tom. a junior, and Paul, senior, are in the back BASKETBALL IS ' A Family Affair ' when the Collins family is involved. This is Chuck Collins second year playing varsity ball under his father ' s. Coach Skip Collins ' , direction JUDY AND JOAN Crowe, who run together on a daily basis, warm up before the team goes on to win the first-ever IHSAA Girls ' Cross-Country sec- tionals. held at Hobart 8 A Famty Affair TWINS AURORA AND ALLYL McCarron. sopho- mores. do daily laps in the pool to stay in shape for the swim season DAVE CICIORA, senior cross-country member, gives sister Diane last-minute tips. The Ciciora family, besides being active in school, is very involved in athletics. Their faither. Dale, is head coach for Girls ' Basketball, and teaches Social Studies and physical education.

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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

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At school the news is out that a dead mouse was found in Miss Smith ' s purse and you were the culprit. Be- cause sister Sue decided it was her ’duty ' to rat on you. Mom and Dad were informed, too. Attending VHS with a sibling could be unbearable You may be at Friday night ' s football game, and trailing be- hind you is little brother Bobby. What will your friends think if you are seen with kid brother? And there is always a teacher who never can seem to remember that you are Tommy with a 2.0 G.P A. and not brother Timmy with a 4.5 G.P A. Having your family at school does not have to be dreaded but rather enjoyed. Responses reveal that ad- vantages out-weigh the disadvan- tages. Companionship seems to be the greatest advantage of having a sib- ling at school Walking to and from school, eating and attending school functions together is not uncommon. My sister, Linda, and I are in Foreign Exchange Club and we go to ball games together. admitted Terri Ann Rae. Siblings can also help each other meet new people I know more soph- omores now that are Dave ' s friends, stated senior Kathy Beiser. I showed Beth around and men- tioned good clubs to join from my ex- periences. We ' re always there for each other, explained Jenny Frame. I ' m lucky to have a sister who is there to help me if I need her. said Donna Marshall. Having parents that work at VHS does not have to be painful, either. Usually parents do not interfere with their children and most students get a ride everyday with Mom or Dad. According to Athletic Secretary Ra- chel West, her daughter, Cindy, had doubts about attending school where her mother worked. But for the past two years. Cindy has worked for her mom as a QUEST volunteer. Mrs. Brenda Lott, social studies teacher, enjoyed having her son, Ken- dall, a senior, around. It ' s been an ab- solute joy! I get flowers on my desk on Valentine ' s Day and he gets a ride everyday. exclaimed Mrs. Lott. — Denise Marshall TWIN COACHES Wilma and Willa Detwiler. who head Girls ' Track, have been in the Valpo school system for three years Wilma also coaches Girls ' Volleyball and Willa teaches physical education A Family Aflat