Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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PRESENTING THE INVOCATION to the gradu- ating class is Reverend Robert Craig. Superin- tendent R. James Risk. Guidance Director Don Dick, and Principal Garth Johnson bow their heads in prayer. GIVING HIS FINAL ADDRESS to the class of 1982 is Valedictorian Greg Smitherman. who reflected on the accomplishments of the class in previous years. p.m. Offering seniors inspiration. Fa- ther Kenneth Grabner, or St. Mary ' s Medical Center, Gary, Indiana, deliv- ered the homily. Graduation night, Wednesday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the VHS athle- tic field, was highlighted by speeches from Valedictorian Greg Smitherman, Salutatorian Greg Ludwig, and Su- perintendent R. James Risk. Diplomas were awarded by Principal Garth Johnson, assisted by senior class president Laura Neis. Senior class sec- retary Susan Bard and class treasurer Les Stipp presented each girl with a rose. Following Commencement, seniors took off for the senior party, held at the Valparaiso University Union, be- ginning at 10 p.m. Senior parents sponsored the party, with donations and funds from the previous year ' s post-prom. Although it was a time of happiness and success, seniors looked back, reminisced about the good times, and eagerly awaited the upcoming sequel to their last bestseller. — Susan Risk 25 Graduation