Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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When gazing at the flower covered verandas, mansions, horse-drawn buggies and a moon overlooking the lake, one might mistake the setting for a scene from the movie classic Gone With the Wind. Looking beyond these first impressions, however, one realized it was the setting for the 1982 Junior-Senior Prom, Southern Nights. A split-path entrance led prom-go- ers on Friday, May 14 through gar- dens, by a wishing well, and past a lovers swing, where the couples en- tered the southern paradise. Couples danced to the music of Northside Station, which played on the porch of a pillard mansion from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m., Giolas Photog raphers took formal pictures for th€ event. This feature was added tc prevent a long waiting line during the dance, stated Lance Leach, Junio Class Co-Sponsor. Assisting Mr. Leact with advising the juniors on prom de- cisions and plans was Miss Ruth Wil- liamson. The Grand March, led by Senio 22 Prom Post Prom A fl ‘■ ' C 4 A BROKEN LEO didn ' t even keep senior Darin Medley from dancing with his date. Jana Mi- losevich. “SOUTHERN NIGHTS”, with plantation man- sions. a wishing well, and a gazebo, provides a warm atmosphere for seniors Kim Walls, Eric Kroeger, Tom Sachs and Melanie Meyer. DESPITE A FORMAL GOWN and high heels, senior Nicole Azar practices her bowling at VU Union. JUNIORS KELLY STEELE and Bill Blanco move to the music of Syrus. at post-prom ' s Fantasy Islant setting.

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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

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Class President Laura Neis and Junior Class President Cindy Wood, was the biggest change in prom plans from previous years. After marching through the gym, couples paraded upstairs to the balcony, “We decided this would be a good addition to the march, so viewers get a closer look at the cos- tumes, said Cindy Wood. Upon leaving Southern Nights at 11:30, the 212 couples headed for VU Union, and got aboard the “Love Boat , the theme for post-prom. Spon- sored by junior parents and co-chaired by Mrs. Marilyn VanKeppel and Mrs. Sandra Walsworth, the party lasted until 4 a.m. Couples dined on Fantasy Island, played games, and danced to Syrus and Whiteline Productions. — Susan Risk GETTING IN POSITION for formal pictures are seniors Gina Buchanan and Scoff Saponaro. TAKING A BREAK from dancing while hoping to win some money at Bingo are juniors Fred Benner. Kim Page and senior Jenni Stritof. 23 Prom Post-Prom