Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Times Change, but problems remain To some, Rebel Without a Cause brought back memories of a time that used to be. A time for leather jackets and slicked-back hair on cool-looking guys. And with the boys, came the girls, clad in bobby socks and poodle skirts. But for all of us, who weren’t living in the fifties, it didn’t bring back any nostalgia for days gone by. In- stead, in its own way, it reminded us of some of the age old trials and tribula- tions that come along with growing up. According to Director and Designer, Alice Noble, Rebel Without A Cause, proved that no matter what genera- tion, teenagers go through the same stuff. All that counts in the long run is that they are true to themselves.” Noble added, surprisingly, that kids in the 50’s were only portrayed as be- ing wild and tough. In actuality, she ex- plained, it was a lot of talk and not much more. The play, which was performed on November 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., re- quired six full weeks of preparation. Noble stated that because of the nu- merous fight scenes and car races, the play was very difficult to produce on stage. Superb student acting was the great- est aspect of the play, according to Noble, I feel the kids did the best pos- sible job with a very limited and weak script,” she explained. Including a sound and lighting crew, approxmiately 35 students were in- volved in the production which 800 people attended during the two nights it was performed. Miinougn proaucing tnis piay was not as costly as some previous projects, Noble explained that money was spent on building permanent stage platforms and renting costumes. All profits went to the Drama Club, to cover its ex- penses. Due to the serious nature of the play, “Rebel Without a Cause, made the actors and actresses rely on more than their musical abilities, according to Ms. Noble. In ‘Rebel Without a Cause,’ we were able to round out the program, proving to the players that comedy and musi- cals were not all they could do. — Kimberly Page

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“Stampede” and a performance by The Canadian Brass, an internationally acclaimed musical group, were entertaining yet also educational. A purely entertaining Karate demonstration by the youngest fourth degree Black Belt in the world, Larry Daniels, caused several students to attempt to dupli- cate his amazing feats by “karate chopping” walls and tables after the show. Expert mentalist Craig Karges’ ESP demonstration also had many people attempting to duplicate his psychic powers on tests and quizzes. For the third consecutive year Geneticist Sam Rhine presented a lecture entitled, “The Most Important Nine Months of Your Life,” to all sophomores and new students. Dealing with the causes and prevention of birth defects, Rhines’ lecture has been heard at over 1000 high schools across the country. Unlike the multi-purposed convocations, pep ses- sions had just one goal: to get team members and fans excited before a big game or meet. Helping to achieve that goal, themes such as She’s a Valpo Girl,” (as opposed to a Valley Girl) tied the rallies together. Another new addition to the pep session schedule this year was the inclusion of a Spring pep session to build spirit for sports such as track and baseball. Pep Club President Jolene Zimmerman explained, This year we wanted to include all sports, not just football and basketball.” Even though many students weren’t always sure of the purpose of convocations and pep sessions, most people agreed that they were more than just a 25 t excuse to get out of class. — Mark G. Colin SOPHOMORE BAND MEMBER, David McMichael gets a chance to play The Twilight Zone solo during “Halftime High- lights and Haydn. on November 4. Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Vikettes participat- ed in this concert. THIRD CHAIR, FIRST VIOLIN Orchestra member Laura Hoffman concentrates on Stevie Wonder Sounds during the Half- time Highlights and Haydn performance. CREATING THEIR OWN FUN, VHS stu- dents boogie down at the Pep Club sponsored sock hop on September 24. The Homecoming Court was announced at this dance. 17 Convocations

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AFTER THE GANG beats up a passer-by on the street, Jim Starke (Andy Dix) retrieves a box the victim was carrying, containing a small toy. BEFORE THE SHOW begins, Jennifer Carmichael helps Dee Dee Brauer apply stage make-up in the girls ' dressing room. PRIOR TO THE car race with Buzz, Jim (Andy Dix) tries to talk to his father, (Glen Tucker), but finds this difficult, since his father is not strong enough to give the advice Jim needs to hear. PICKED UP FOR being out past curfew, Judy (Lin- da Wiencken), talks to the counselor who han- dles juvenilles (Kent Grelling) in the police sta- tion. BUZZ AND GOON, (Fritz Eifrig and Brent Ben- nett) discuss plans for the demise of Jim Starke. (Andy Dix) with Goons ' girlfriend Helen (Judy Neal) and fellow gang members Millie (Regina Moore), Moose (Mark Luebke), and Crunch (Da- vid Whyle). 19 Fall Drama