Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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First impressions are often how we judge the worth of objects and people. Especially among high school students, stereotypes and the need to categorize people into well-defined slots become important, so that we know how to relate to them. This classifying is due to the insecurity most high school students experience as they search for their personal values. • Looking beyond initial costs to the long-term benefits of some costly investments rather than opting for something inexpensive and cheaply obtained, we appreciate the value and achievements of others. We search for quality investments, objects with enduring value. The current trend in America is a return to conservatism and the classics. This is reflected in the tailored clothing styles, the return to the 3-R approach in education, the popularity of real gold jewelry, and the conservative government. These few representative styles mirror the attitude that we are returning to tried and true standbys. Yet, in this day of inflation, cash flow problems, and tax cuts, face value often seems very important. Americans, more than ever, have been asked to re-evaluate their spending habits as federal budget cuts hit closer to home. Value can be described as the estimate which an individual places upon some of his possessions as compared to others. Face value, though, is a rapid appraisal, without effort on the part of the appraiser to look beyond the surface. As we mature and discover our own self-worth, we become more discerning. We tend to choose quality over flashy packaging. As our personalities develop, we search for our own ideas, learning to value friends, family, health, and education rather than superficial substitutes. We learn that these things go beyond FACE VALUE. — Laura Mayar FACE VALUE