Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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As students find a seat in the auditorium and make themselves comfortable, their first impression is a break from the normal routine of daily classes. But as the lights dim and the audience is si- lenced, the show proves to be more than just a period of relaxation for stu- dents; it goes beyond face value to EVERYTHINO FROM ROCK to Polka Is requested of Dennis Errichiello. Mike Dunleavy and Whitline Productions, the record-music company used by the high school for sock-hops and the V-Teens Pep Club Dance Marathon. 16 Pep Sessions Concerts Convos inform, educate, and entertain. The convocations, arranged and di- rected by Glen Ellis, were scheduled approximately one per month. Besides their entertainment value, certain convocations gripped the observers emotions, such as The Most Improtant Nine Months of Your Life, a two hour presentation by geneticist Sam Rhine that dealt with birth defects, how they may be caused, and possible ways to prevent them. Everyday Heroes, a multi-media presentation containing popular songs and film clips, was another show that related to the students. Some of the convocations were purely for entertainment value, such as the Windfall Dancers, a modern dance company from Indiana Universi-

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Practice leads t© p©ppm 8 POPCORN KING Orville Redenbacher reappeared for AS THE FESTIVITIES drew to a close, the the Third Annual Popcorn Festival. This year ' s festival, downtown streets were left with the rem- themed Popcorn and Music, was directed by Art Ma- nants of an action-packed day. lasto. @©d time Motivated by city pride and two years of success, the Greater Valpar- aiso Chamber of Commerce made the third annual Popcorn Festival, held Saturday September 19, an unprec- edented success. The 1981 Popcorn Festival was the best ever, stated 1981 Popcorn Festi- val Chairman Arthur S. Malasto. He at- tributed the success of the Music and Popcorn fest to experience. The third time around people felt comfort- able and knew what to do, he ex- plained. With approximately 7,000 people in- volved in planning, the GVCC en- larged the fest to a 12-block area lined with 45 food booths and over 300 craft booths. Before the actual festival, many events prepared the town for a pop- pin ' good time . A Popcorn Prelude fashion show kicked off the 1981 fest. In July, a Popcorn Queen and amateur talent acts were selected. A day long Grecian Fest took place the Saturday before the main festival inside a large tent erected on the cor- ner of Washington and Jefferson streets. Many pre-festival events were held in the circus tent. The GVCC thought the large tent would add to the festival and help the downtown activities, said Malasto. That Sunday there was a Pretty Baby Contest and ice cream social, where Brown ' s popcorn ice cream de- buted. Monday and Tuesday ' s activi- ties in the tent were devoted to agri- cultural, industrial, and educational dis- plays, while Valparaiso merchants of- fered popcorn specials Wednes- day. Radio stations WLJE and WAKE served BBQ chicken the following evening. Friday night was Orville ' s night, and many people involved in the festival planning attended an awards dinner. Sunny skies and 80 degree tempera- tures encouraged slightly over 1,000 to participate in the early morning Pop- corn Panic Fun Run and nearly 400 in the Popcorn Pedal Bike Race. Due to over 200 entries, the parade lasted a little longer than two hours, but most of the 85,000 people attend- ing the fest, fortified themselves with elephant ears and hamburgers sold in booths by local groups and various VHS organizations, and of course, free popcorn was availalbe. — Laura Meyer 15 Popcorn Festival

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ty, and the Shakespearean play, Much Ado About Nothing, which was performed in full costume with complete scenery sets. The Ball State University Singers and the Indiana State University Gymnastics Team also appeared. “I always keep my eyes open for interesting shows, and people contact me with any ideas they have, Mr. Ellis commented. I feel we have an ex- cellent convocation program here at VHS, and we try to get a wide variety of shows. Pep sessions, which were approxi- mately one per semester, psyched up both athletes and spectators for the big game or meet. — Susan Risk BESIDES GETTING BOTH the team and fans psyched up for the game, early class dismiss- al is one positive aspect of pep sessions. WINDFALL DANCERS, a dance company from Indiana University, present modern dance workshops and a special afternoon performance. “GETTING A LIFT” by man-powered energy dur- ing a demonstration about energy and hydraulic power is senior Jeff Lamberson. IN A DRAMATIC SCENE of the Shakespearean play ' ' Much Ado About Nothing. Claudio and Hero exchange wedding vows. 17 Pep Sessions Concerts Convos