Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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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.

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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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JUNIORS JAMIE CASBON and Rob Garcia en- joy the music by Northside Station” at prom. POSING FOR A sketch of herself, Mandy Jo- hansen takes advantage of one of the many activities provided for the couples at Post- Prom. IN ADDITION TO dancing, bowling and other activities, Post-Prom featured a buffet dinner for John Stokes and Chris Razus. 25 Prom Post Prom