Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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April Antics get physically fit It all began with a satirical imperson- ation of “Rocky” and ended with a rousing rendition of As the Saints Go Marching In.” And everything in be- tween was equally funny or crazy or both. “Let’s Get Physical,” the hit song by Olivia Newton-John, was the theme of the 1983 April Antics variety show. Ac- cording to Director Alice Noble, this theme was chosen because its possi- bilities were wide ranging enough to en- compass many different types of skits. “Nothing is more boring than a tal- ent show where the curtain opens and closes, and someone introduces each act,” she explained. We looked for a theme that would bind everything to- gether, and yet not be too limiting, she added. The show, which was presented to the public on Friday, April 14, and Sat- urday, April 15, at 8 p.m. cost nearly $1000 to produce. Approximately 80 teachers and students were involved in the production which 1300 people saw over the two night run. Ms. Noble stated that a talent show is harder to produce than a play or musical, since the director and cast are forced to be more creative. “In a regu- lar show, we have a script, but in a show such as ‘April Antics’ we come up with all the material ourselves,” she explained. Tryouts were open to all VHS stu- dents and teachers, and cast members were chosen by the talent they dis- played and how well they were pre- pared. According to Ms. Noble, the only thing that remained the same from tryouts to show time were the AH-HA skits and a trumpet number. “Nothing else was the same at the beginning as it was when the public saw the show,” she noted. April Antics displayed as much per- sonality and uniqueness as students and faculty did themselves. Perhaps to get a better look at the people who lived here six hours a day, April Antics was a good place to begin. — Kimberly Page AFTER FORGETTING TO bring the radio for en- tertainment at the beach, George Azar and Dave Griffin are forced to improvise by playing their french horns. IMPERSONATING RODNEY DANGERFIELD, Brent Bennett told jokes between skits and was the unofficial Master of Ceremonies. CINDY GRAY, Corrinne Keene, Kristine Martz, Cari Brown, Pam Lawrence, Peggy Stewart, Jen- nifer Martin, and Brenda Coleman sing I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Out of My Hair. 22 April Antics

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A TRADITIONAL PART of attending dances for most students is getting a formal photograph taken. Senior Jilanne El Neggar and graduate Tom Schroeder are posed by Giolas Photogra- phy. WALKING THROUGH THE crowd before the crowning ceremony, V-Teens President LeAnne Rutt escorts Eric Bannec before his is announced King. 21 Christmas King Of Hearts JUNIOR SCOTT KLEMM and date Karla Krause, a 1982 VHS graduate, search the Christmas tree at the Christmas Around the World” Dance, for the souvenier bow with their names on it.

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WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN was the grand finale to the show. Band members Kris Grube, Greg Bannec, Director Dan Pritchett, Ray Vasko, Keith Ludwig and Eric Bannec played. PORTRAYING OVERWEIGHT WOMEN obsessed with dieting are stuffed faculty members Wilma Detwiler, Elaine Bever, Mara Fiegle, Ellen Mays, Ruth Williamson, Brenda Green, and Kim Prit- chett. 23 April Antics