Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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

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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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Prom offers chance to ‘escape’ It was the Granddaddy of all VHS dances. This was the biggie that every- one thought about, planned for, and anticipated for months: the prom. Although the prom took place on Fri- day, May 13, 1983, planning for the event began in spring 1982. “We started planning with the class officers right after they were elected,” explained Sponsor Lance Leach. He was assisted by Miss Ruth Williamson. “They (officers) chose the theme, ‘A Night at the Palace Ball’, months be- fore the actual decorating began,” he added. The dance, which was held in the gym, cost the junior class approxi- mately $2500. The theme was devel- oped by designing the entrance way like a castle, and decorating the gym with white pillars. Glass vases were also put on each table with carnations for the girls. Attending the dance, were 241 cou- ples and according to Mr. Leach, this was a typical number of students. Prom tickets were free to those stu- dents who had paid class dues. Howev- er, if dues were not paid, tickets were $ 10 . Although prom was officially slated for 8-11:30 p.m., couples could arrive as early as 6 p.m. to have pictures tak- en by Giolas Photographers. The band, The Northside Station, provided the music. The traditional Grand March was held at 9:30 p.m., giving relatives and friends an opportunity to view the cou- ples. According to Junior Class President Sean Garrett, the class hoped to break even financially, but any profit would be kept in the treasury. While prom was organized entirely by Juniors, post prom was planned by Ju- nior parents. “The Great Escape” be- gan immediately after prom at the V.U. Student Union and lasted until 4 a.m. Included in the $25 ticket price were a buffet meal, dancing and activities such as bowling and getting palms read. As in previous years, many couples chose to go to Great America or to the Dunes the “day after, while some de- cided to get some sleep after the long night. — Kimberly Page 24 Prom Post Prom CURIOUS TO LEARN about his future, Sean Gar- rett, junior class president, has his palm read at Post-Prom. CHALLENGING HER DATE to a game of pool, junior Cindy Gray plots her strategy as Toy Ann Runk, Mark Hillenbrand, and opponent Adam Muench look on. LEAVING THE CASTLE, better knows as the gym, Regina Snodgrass and Graduate Rob Johnson prepare to leave for Post-Prom at the V.U. Stu- dent Union.