Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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deer (Skip Bird) made their annual appearance at the dance, which took place December 12, from 8-11 p.m. Syrus , a local band, played a variety of songs from rock to bal- lads. Giola ' s photographers handled the couple ' s $6 picture packages. In addition to the 153 couples at- tending the King of Hearts Dance, Romeo and Juliet, Kermit and Miss Piggy, and Tarzan and Jane also put in an appearance. Annually sponsored by V-Teens, one highlight of the dance is the tra- ditional crowning of king and prince. Nominated by members of the sen- ior class, Pat Malackowski, who re- ceived the most donations from the student body, was crowned king and Milan Moncilovich was chosen prince. Heart Fund donations to- taled $500. The South Balcony provided the meeting place for the Great Lovers, who danced to Spectrum Light and Sound Crew from 8-11 p.m. — Susan Risk AFTER RECEIVING THE crown and scepter, King Pat Malackowski invites his date, senior Carol Roberts, to share the royal dance. 1982 KING OF HEARTS COURT MEMBERS AND ESCORTS: Laura Neis. Chris Hreha. Sta- cey Trowbridge, John Schumaker. Gail Grieger. King Pat Malackowski. Prince Milan GIVING SANTA, (SID REGGIE) their Christmas lists while they take a break from dancing are seniors Nicole Azar and David Spring. Santa and his Reindeer. Skip Bird, passed out candy and holiday cheer during the Christmas Dance Moncilovich. Laurie Brady. Mike Reaman. and Becky Donley Bearing the crown and scep- ter are John Ayoub and Amy Shurr. 19 Christmas King Of Hearts Dance