Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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Daydreaming may often involve thoughts beyond those of our everyday lives, giving us the opportunity to fan- tasize about love, fame, and romantic melodies. But daydreaming wasn ' t the only es- cape students had from their every- day lives. Holiday Harmony , this year ' s Christmas Dance, and The Great Love Affair , the King of Hearts Dance, offered couples a chance to realize their dreams. Christmas melodies including Deck the Halls , The Twelve Days of Christ- mas , and Silent Night were fea- tured on the walls at Holiday Har- mony to carry out the season ' s theme. The Student Council, which spon- sored the dance, decided to make the dress code informal for the first time, in order to save the expense of buying formals during the holiday sea- • son. Santa Claus (Sid Reggie) and a Rein- EVERYBODY’S DOIN’ A brand new dance now! Sophomore Michelle Spriggs and juniors Libby Doug- las. Joe Hayduk, and Gina Moore do the LocoMo- tion during the King of Hearts Dance. A FESTIVE MOOD and lots of holiday decorations set the scene for senior Cindy West and VHS gra- duate Scott Pollock, as they enter Holiday Har- mony . 18 Christmas King Of Hearts Dances