Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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WAITING PATIENTLY to receive their diplo- mas, graduates bear the 40° temperatures. SENIOR CLASS TREASURER Les Stipp leads the grand march through the flag proces- sional. Coming to the end of a great novel, one reflects on the Important details, the loveable and evil characters, and offten wishes their story would contin- ue. Just as a good book comes to a close, chapters of everyday lives end as new ones begin. When twelve years of school terminate, seniors take time to look beyond the educa- tional institutions ' original face value. They saw that school offered the stu- dents a peer grou p, involvement in various activities, and also a social climate, making a balanced combi- nation for growing and learning. This combination provided essen- tials to be referred to during later chapters of life. Although the school system was es- sential and important, seniors be- came impatient awaiting the final day. Senioritus set in and the great countdown began. Talk was cen- tered on preparations for baccau- leaurate, graduation, prom, the sen- ior party, sending announcements, and open houses. Valparaiso University chapel was the setting for the Baccauleaurate services, held Sunday, May 30, at 8 24 Graduation