Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Every person has his own idea of a good time, ranging from watching an old movie on TV to going out for a night on the town . But as students, par- ents, and members of the community gathered at VHS auditorium on April 23-24, their idea of a good time was enjoying the 1982 April Antics. Good Times , the theme for this year ' s show, centered on graduation and various options open to seniors for the future. Although college was not present as an alternative, three other alternatives carried out the show ' s theme and introduced a wide variety of student talent. Senior Mark Daniels and junior Dai- Ann Dahl found out how difficult it is to get an appropriate job these days. From nursing in a mental hospital to TV announcer and taking care of Grandpa, Dai-Ann and Mark encoun- tered many everyday problems on the road to success. Getting married to your high school sweetheart is another option open for graduates. Senior Susan Roberts proposed to her true love, senior Ke- vin Luebke, but a typical marriage was not in store. While Kevin played housewife , taking orders from Su- 20 April Antics

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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

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WHILE SHOWING HIS LEGS to the cowboys. Elvira. (junior Glenn Tucker) along with sen- ior Rick Cornman, do their half of a country quartet. PLAYING A TWO-PART harmony are seniors Jim Veatch and composer Darrell Ritchea. AS “GOOD TIMES” draw to a close, cast members Ginney Cornet, Dai-Ann Dahl, John Aardema, Susan Roberts, Rick Cornman, Fritz Eifrig, Darrell Ritchea, Cari Brown, Brent Ben- nett, Jenni Carmichael, Jane Simson, Glenn Tucker, and Gary Engel join together to sing in the finale. san, she handled money matters and decision making. Packing up their suitcases and tak- ing their singing and dancing talent, junior Cari Brown and sophomore Jenni Carmichael headed for the Big Apple. Hoping to become Broadway stars overnight, they tried every tal- ent agency in town, and were ex- posed to all types of acts, including a cowboy singing group, composed of seniors Darrell Ritchea, Gary Engel, Rick Cornman, and junior Glenn Tucker with their imitation of Elvira. After exhausting all possibilities, the girls were on the verge of returning home undiscovered. But, as they were walking down the city streets one evening, a talent scout ap- proached them and guaranteed them stardom. Although many people will never encounter situations like those pre- sented at Good Times , sitting back and enjoying the show was an exper- ience satisfying enough for most viewers. — Susan Risk 21 April Antics